Gabon’s junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema has won the country’s presidential election with over 90% of the vote, according to provisional results released on Sunday. The turnout was 70.4%, and no other candidate received more than 3%. Oligui had promised to return Gabon to democratic rule after a 2023 coup ended five decades of corruption-plagued … Read more
Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has admitted to losing the “propaganda war” as his popularity soars negative 14 points, according to recent polling data. The decline in Musk’s favorability ratings comes after he spent millions on politics to support Donald Trump’s attacks on immigrants. Musk attributed the decline to liberals waging a … Read more
Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, will not feature proximity chat due to concerns about player toxicity. This decision was confirmed by the game’s director, who cited the need for a safe environment where players can focus on the game without harassment. The game, which is set to launch in September, will allow players to scavenge … Read more
Israel launched a hospital strike in northern Gaza early Sunday, killing one patient and forcing others to evacuate as attacks intensified. Al-Ahli Hospital, which provides medical care to over 100 patients, was hit by an Israeli airstrike despite receiving evacuation warnings. The hospital’s director, Dr. Fadel Naim, warned that the emergency room and surrounding buildings … Read more
The Israeli military attacked and destroyed part of a hospital in northern Gaza early Sunday morning, despite telling patients and staff to evacuate the site beforehand. The Ahli Arab Hospital was damaged when an errant rocket fired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad struck it hours before. A child being treated for a head injury at the … Read more
In a surprising twist, tech workers are turning to a retro approach to find love and careers by leaving handwritten notes in self-driving taxis. Influur CEO Alessandra Angelini left a note seeking senior software engineers for an AI/music project in a Waymo taxi recently. The same day, another rider found the ad and shared it … Read more
Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch has been marred by controversy, with tariffs playing a significant role in the company’s decision-making process. The US and Canada have seen pre-orders postponed due to high tariffs on gaming consoles, but recently reduced tariffs in many countries mean the new console will now be launched at a lower price. Analysts … Read more
The stock market crash sent shockwaves through baby boomers’ retirement plans, but Gen Z saw an opportunity. Despite the volatility, 24-year-old Piper Phillips tweeted that “the entire stock market is on sale right now” and encouraged others to invest. Unlike their older counterparts, Gen Z has time on their side and a more long-term perspective. … Read more
A devastating roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic has claimed 226 lives, with one more victim passing away in hospital on Saturday. The incident occurred during a merengue concert at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. Rescue efforts yielded 189 survivors, while over 200 were injured, with 14 still hospitalized … Read more
Wolves secured their fourth consecutive win with a 4-2 victory over Tottenham at Molineux. The home team capitalized on Tottenham’s error-strewn performance, taking a two-goal lead through Rayan Ait-Nouri and a Djed Spence own goal. Despite being out of position, Djed Spence’s own goal gave Wolves the initial advantage. Tottenham twice pulled within one goal, … Read more