Three upcoming indie games – 33 Immortals, Blue Prince, and Revenge of the Savage Planet – have been announced for release on Xbox Game Pass on their respective launch dates. 33 Immortals is a multiplayer roguelike action game set in a hellish world where players must round up 32 friends to escape. The game will … Read more
A vigil for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air strike on September 27, was held at New York City’s Washington Square Park. The event, which drew around 100 people, mostly comprised college students and families with young children. However, the atmosphere quickly shifted from a somber vigil to a loud … Read more
Google has hinted at making a switch from its long-standing hotword “Hey Google” to something new, related to Gemini AI. Following recent updates to the Google Assistant and multiple teaser videos, it appears the company is ready to make the change. However, no official announcement has been made yet. In a recent Android Authority report, … Read more
A new study published in Microbiome suggests that consuming one medium orange a day may lower the risk of depression by 20%. The research, led by Raaj Mehta at Harvard Medical School, found that citrus stimulates the growth of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, a type of bacteria found in the human gut. This bacterium is associated with … Read more
Three years into the conflict, the war in Ukraine remains a major concern. Russian troops invaded neighboring Ukraine on February 24, 2022, citing protection of Russian-speakers and opposition to Ukraine’s NATO membership. The invasion has resulted in significant human losses, with tens of thousands killed on both sides. The eastern European nation continues to resist, … Read more
A rare bear on Wall Street, Barry Bannister, predicts the US economy may enter a period of mild stagflation by year-end. This scenario combines sticky inflation with slower growth, which could lead to a 10% hit to stock prices. Stifel’s chief equity strategist sees early signs of stagflation taking shape, despite most investors expecting strong … Read more
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been dealing with his troubled left knee, sparking concerns about the potential for a long-term injury. According to sources and doctors familiar with Embiid’s condition, “radical” surgeries may be considered if the knee shows signs of further damage. However, some medical professionals believe that Embiid should continue playing on … Read more
Warren Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway has hit all-time highs after reporting record earnings in its fourth-quarter profit, which jumped 71% to over $14.5 billion. Shares in the company jumped around 4% to record levels following the news. Buffett praised his star performer, car insurer Geico, for cutting costs and exceeding expectations. Berkshire’s cash pile … Read more
Federal workers returned to offices on Monday under President Donald Trump’s return-to-office mandate, just as billionaire Elon Musk threatened to place employees on administrative leave if they didn’t comply. Musk, who is leading Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, warned on his platform X that full-time remote work for federal employees was no longer allowed. However, … Read more
Google Cloud and Salesforce have signed a $2.5 billion multi-year agreement to integrate their artificial intelligence and customer relationship management tools. The deal will link Google Cloud’s infrastructure with Salesforce’s AI-powered Agentforce assistants, CRM software, and Data Cloud capabilities. This partnership aims to enhance interaction between Google Workspace and Salesforce’s CRM and AI solutions. The … Read more