Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now enjoy the highly-acclaimed card-based roguelike game Balatro, alongside a new free DLC featuring collaborations from popular titles like Assassin’s Creed, Dead by Daylight, Civilization 7, and Fallout. The new Friends of Jimbo Pack 4 DLC brings together iconic characters from various games, including Ezio Auditore da Firenze from Assassin’s … Read more
Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero has passed away at 34, leaving behind a close-knit family and numerous high-profile clients. His death was announced via Instagram by his family on February 23, prompting an outpouring of love and support from fans worldwide. Guerrero’s longtime friend and client Kylie Jenner is said to be “shocked” and “upset” over … Read more
Google’s upcoming Pixel 9a smartphone is expected to follow a tried-and-tested formula of offering the best current-gen flagship hardware at an affordable price. However, this comes with some compromises on materials and design. A recent hands-on leak video shows that the phone’s chassis will feature a “Nokia Lumia” plastic aesthetic, which feels good in the … Read more
Alternative asset manager Apollo Global Management has agreed to buy real estate firm Bridge Investment Group in an all-stock deal worth $1.5 billion. Bridge shareholders and unit holders will receive 0.07081 shares of Apollo stock for every share they hold, with each share valued at $11.50. The acquisition is expected to give Apollo immediate scale … Read more
Alibaba has announced a significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) development, with a price tag of at least 380 billion yuan ($52.44 billion) over a three-year period. The company aims to pursue artificial general intelligence (AGI), or AI that can think and reason at or above the level of humans. Alibaba’s CEO Eddie Wu stated … Read more
Gold prices touched a fresh record, driven by renewed interest from investors seeking a safe-haven asset amidst global uncertainty. The metal surged to $2,956.19 an ounce on Monday, its highest level since Thursday’s peak. This marks the longest eight-week price rise since 2020. Investors are flocking to gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which saw their biggest … Read more
A popular card game called Balatro has successfully appealed an age rating change from 18+ to 12+, earning more visibility on digital storefronts in Europe. The dispute began in March 2024, when the game’s publisher, Playstack, stated that Balatro received an 18+ rating due to “prominent gambling imagery and material” in the game. However, developers … Read more
The University of Nebraska volleyball team will participate in the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) First Serve Showcase at Pinnacle Bank Arena on August 22-24. The event will feature 10 top-ranked teams, with two matches played each day. Nebraska’s schedule includes matchups against Pittsburgh on Friday and Stanford on Sunday. Other participating teams include … Read more
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez have made history by becoming the third team to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, dethroning Bianca Belair and Naomi in a highly personal match. The victory marked the first time the duo has held the title together. The match was filled with drama and twists as Belair and … Read more
Israel performed a highly unconventional high-profile operation today, executing a gameday-like flyover of Hezbollah’s deceased leader Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral in Lebanon. The operation utilized two F-35Is and two F-15Is, sending an intimidating reminder to the Iranian-backed group and its tens of thousands of supporters. Nasrallah was killed in a mass strike by the Israeli Air … Read more