Ukrainian towns turn to drone nets to try stop deaths Towns in eastern Ukraine are putting up netting over sidewalks and roads to stop Russian drones from killing civilians and soldiers.

Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts 7:07 AM PST · February 27, 2026 Spotify is launching Audiobook Charts for the U.S. and U.K., the company announced on Friday. Similar to the streaming giant’s Music and Podcast Charts, the Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre. These rankings are based on listening behavior...

Chess: The women content creators bringing the ancient game into the digital age.The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videosOlga SawczukBBC World ServiceBBCSarah El Barbry became a chess streamer in 2025 and has more than 75,000 followers across platformsDuring Covid, Nemo Zhou was "losing [her] mind" locked down at home and thought it would be nice...

Florida lawmakers approve redistricting to help RepublicansFlorida lawmakers approve new voting maps to favour Republicans Getty ImagesFlorida lawmakers have approved new congressional maps that could help Republicans maintain control of the thinly divided US House of Representatives in the midterm elections this year.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the measure into law, which...

Parents should monitor children 24/7 on Roblox, says developerGetty ImagesRoblox is the most popular gaming platform for children aged eight to 12 in the UKAn independent game developer for Roblox says he believes the platform's child safety measures, including age verification checks, do not go far enough.Roblox is the most popular gaming platform in the UK among eight to 12-year-olds. In an...