Russia plans to use a seized US-owned canned food company to feed its soldiers on the Ukrainian front lines amid the ongoing military conflict. The Russian government seized Glavprodukt, a US-based business owned by California-based businessman Leonid Smirnov, in October 2023. The move was seen as retaliation against Ukraine’s introduction of sweeping sanctions on Russia … Read more
Alicia Silverstone is reuniting with her iconic character Cher Horowitz in a new Clueless TV series. The project, developed at Peacock, marks the second high-profile revival of a classic Paramount/CBS IP after Little House On the Prairie. Written and executive produced by Gossip Girl’s Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, along with Jordan Weiss and Amy … Read more
The state of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Discord, alleging the company’s business practices put children at risk due to inadequate measures to prevent predators and violent content. The complaint claims Discord’s existing age verification process is flawed, allowing young users to access the platform by providing a false birthdate. Discord prohibits users … Read more
Luxury brand Hermes plans to shift the burden of tariffs in the United States to its wealthy clients, increasing prices by up to 12% starting May 1. The company’s first-quarter sales fell short of expectations, with a 7% rise on a constant currency basis, below analyst forecasts. Hermes’ Finance Chief Eric du Halgouet said higher … Read more
Codemasters has announced that F1 25 will support path tracing, a feature exclusive to PC players. This technology enhances the game’s lighting, creating more realistic simulations of light on tracks. The Ultra Max option in graphics settings allows for dynamic changes in shade, light, and colors, similar to real-life scenarios. Fans can expect improved visual … Read more
The 2023-24 NBA playoffs are finally here, and fans are weighing in on who they think will emerge victorious. The first round matchups have been set, pitting 3-6 seed teams against each other. In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic (+2000 to win) face off against the Boston Celtics, while Miami Heat (-116 favorites) take … Read more
The UK military has successfully tested a new radio wave-based weapon designed to take down swarms of drones in coordinated attacks. The “RapidDestroyer,” developed by Thales, uses radio frequency energy to target and disrupt drone components, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional missile-based air defense systems. During the trial in Wales, the RapidDestroyer system successfully … Read more
Marvel Studios brings back its iconic superhero team with “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm. The film marks the official MCU introduction of the Fantastic Four after Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Set in a … Read more
Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, made a surprise visit to Beijing on Thursday, just days after the US imposed fresh restrictions on sales of the company’s AI chips to China. The visit was reportedly organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and was seen as an effort to maintain cooperation with … Read more
Washington Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez has been suspended three games by Major League Baseball (MLB) after intentionally throwing at Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen during a game on Wednesday. Lopez had filed an appeal, meaning he will be eligible to play in the series finale against Washington. The incident occurred in the seventh inning when … Read more