Ars Technica’s Top 20 video games of 2025

A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.
Wall Street Journal

First Brands Requests Access to $250 Million in Customer Receipts

Bankrupt auto-parts seller First Brands has requested access to $250 million of customer receipts as it seeks to improve its liquidity and restructure in chapter 11. The company, which filed for ...
GamesRadar+

Just like Baldur's Gate 3 and Larian's other past RPGs, Divinity will likely launch into early access first: "You get something really cool out of that process"

"…even if it's painful for the developer" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Baldur's Gate 3 ...
Reuters

First Brands seeks access to customer payments held up in bankruptcy

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Auto parts maker First Brands said on Friday it had filed a request for expedited approval to access about $250 million as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. First Brands said ...

Maxey scores 36 points and the 76ers win again in New York, beating the Knicks 130-119

Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe each had 26 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks ...
Ars Technica

In 1995, a Netscape employee wrote a hack in 10 days that now runs the Internet

Thirty years ago today, Netscape Communications and Sun Microsystems issued a joint press release announcing JavaScript, an object scripting language designed for creating interactive web applications ...
The Guardian

Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban How is Australia’s social media ban ...
USNI

Hegseth Eyes Increased Pacific Basing Access, Deterrence Efforts Along First Island Chain

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members establish a forward arming refueling point within the first island chain on Yonaguni, ...
CNBC

12 best money market accounts of January 2026: Earn up to 4.25% APY

Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public.