PS5 gamers rejoice as two timeless classics and six new games are joining PlayStation Plus Premium in January. God of War Ragnarök, the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018), will embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus search for answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle … Read more
The US government has strengthened its restrictions on advanced computing chips, aiming to prevent their diversion to China. The new rules require broader licensing for chip factories and packaging companies exporting certain high-end chips. This move follows earlier measures aimed at limiting China’s access to critical chips that provide a military advantage. These new regulations … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has rallied around its community in the Los Angeles area affected by devastating wildfires. To support employees, production crew, and their families who lost their homes, Disney Entertainment Television has set up a wardrobe warehouse in North Hollywood where they can collect new or gently used clothing and shoes from recent … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused three major prescription benefit managers – Optum RX, CVS Caremark, and Express Scripts – of inflating cancer drug prices by 1,000%. The companies, which control 80% of the market, are alleged to be marking up reimbursement rates for specialty drugs at “hundreds and thousands of percent”. The FTC … Read more
Cal-Carolina game preview: Two players to watch, Andrej Stojakovic and Tar Heel freshman Ian Jackson, who has been coming on like gangbusters and is now a starter since Seth Trimble missed three games with an injury. Stojakovic leads the ACC’s second-leading scorer, while Jackson boasts a 15-plus average after going five of the last six … Read more
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) nominations were announced this morning, with Focus Features’ Conclave dominating multiple categories with 12 total nominations. Emilia Pérez came in close second with 11 nominations, including a historic nomination for trans actress Karla Sophia Gascón. Several notable shows have received recognition, including Wicked, Anora, and The Brutalist, which may … Read more
UK borrowing costs have plummeted after a surprise drop in inflation, raising hopes that central banks will cut interest rates soon. The yield on key government debt dropped below 4.8%, its lowest level in 16 years. This follows new data showing inflation cooled to 2.5% in December, the first time in three months. The move … Read more
Hundreds of Washington Post staffers signed a letter to owner Jeff Bezos, urging him to meet with newsroom leaders amid a confidence crisis. The letter highlights concerns over recent leadership decisions, which have led to trust being lost among readers and some colleagues leaving the institution. Staffers believe Bezos is aligned with their mission but … Read more
Today’s NYT Connections game features a new set of words to arrange into four groups. The yellow group contains words related to an end, the green group lacks something, the blue group specifies how to prepare a certain concoction, and the purple group refers to fictional misters. The correct answers are: Yellow Group: MECHANISM, MEDIUM, … Read more
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has gained 120% in 2024, with a market capitalization of $1.8 trillion. Its upcoming administration change brings speculation about potential regulatory changes and support from President-elect Donald Trump. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by outgoing Chair Gary Gensler, has historically been hostile towards the industry. However, Trump’s nomination … Read more