Windows 11 Start Menu to Display More Pinned Apps

Microsoft is reportedly testing a new feature for the Windows 11 Start menu that would allow users to display more pinned apps without needing to scroll. A toggle labeled “Show all pins by default” was recently spotted in a preview build, sparking interest among users. The current layout options for the Start menu are limited … Read more

Jaguars Find New GM in James Gladstone After Intensive Search

The Jacksonville Jaguars have appointed James Gladstone, 34, as their new general manager, effective immediately. Gladstone, who previously served as the director of college scouting for the Los Angeles Rams, emerged from a five-man finalist pool that included Jaguars interim GM Ethan Waugh and other notable football executives. Jaguars owner Shad Khan praised Gladstone’s exceptional … Read more

Shotgun Cop Man Blasts into Steam with Demonic Action

Devolver Digital has announced Shotgun Cop Man, a new game from DeadToast Entertainment, the creators of My Friend is Pedro. The game promises to deliver absolute chaos as players control lawman Shotgun Cop Man in a ballistic, precision platforming shooter. Players take on the role of Shotgun Cop Man as he descends into Hell to … Read more

Cloudflare Blocks Botnet Attack on News Website

A recent attack on a news website highlights the importance of online security measures. The incident involved a botnet, which is a network of compromised computers controlled remotely by an attacker. Incapsula, a cloud-based cybersecurity provider, helped block the attack and protect the site. The botnet was attempting to overwhelm the website with traffic in … Read more

Private Credit vs BSLs: Market Trends and Outlook 2024

A shift has taken place in the debt market, with private credit emerging as a viable alternative to broadly syndicated loans (BSLs). Following two years of volatility, private credit’s growth is being closely watched. To gauge its staying power, Alternative Investment Management Association surveyed 200 Europe- and U.S.-based senior lending professionals at firms with assets … Read more

Arab Nations Unite to Reject Trump’s Gaza Plan

Leaders of seven Arab countries gathered in Saudi Arabia on Friday to discuss an alternative plan for the future of Gaza, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal that would forcibly displace its residents. The meeting was attended by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, … Read more

Markets Grow, Fed Eyes Private Credit Risk

Private credit has been a hot source of funding in recent years, growing at an estimated $2 trillion and expected to nearly double by the end of the decade. However, this growth is also creating connections between traditional financial institutions and non-bank firms, such as hedge funds and private equity firms. As these non-bank firms … Read more

Minnesota Lawmakers Warn of Consumer Protection Impacts if CFPB Fades

A federal consumer watchdog’s work pause has sparked concerns in Minnesota, with lawmakers worried about the potential impacts on state residents. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created after the 2008 Great Recession to protect consumers from corporate fraud and scams. As the Trump administration seeks to revamp the government, some lawmakers fear that … Read more

Fortnite’s “Lawless” Season Brings Heists and Pickle Power

Fortnite is shaking things up with its latest season, Chapter 6: Season 2, dubbed “Lawless.” The battle royale game returns to a heist theme, where players can break into bank vaults, rob armored cars, and even pull off robberies on the train. A giant pickle named Big Dill has also joined the fray, rapping its … Read more