Gaming console prices have skyrocketed due to tariffs imposed by President Trump’s trade war with China. The US price of new Xbox Series S units has increased to $380, while the Series X is now priced at $600. Sony’s PlayStation 5 consoles are also seeing a significant rise in price, with the base model starting … Read more
The Saudi-led Opec+ cartel has increased oil production for the second consecutive month, defying expectations of falling prices. Eight Opec members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, added 411,000 barrels a day to their collective output in June, driven by Saudi Arabia’s efforts to push back against quotas. The move marks a significant shift in strategy … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has sent congratulations to the team behind the highly-acclaimed role-playing game (RPG) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive. The game, released just over a week ago, has already received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. Released in 2023, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG set in a … Read more
US President Donald Trump has become increasingly active on social media, producing nearly a newspaper op-ed every day since January 20th. His output is staggering, with 4,149 words per week on platforms like Truth Social and X. If he maintains this pace, his total content will surpass Marcel Proust’s 1.3 million-word “Remembrance of Things Past”. … Read more
The Vatican has unveiled a complex system of stoves that will generate smoke, marking the progress of the conclave’s mission to choose a new pope. The cardinals are set to begin their meeting on May 7, with Pope Francis’ death on April 21 sparking the process. Two stoves and chimney pipes have been installed in … Read more
CBS has announced that its drama series “The Equalizer” starring Queen Latifah will not be renewed for a sixth season after five seasons on the air. The show’s finale, titled “Decisions,” will air on May 4 and mark the end of the series. Queen Latifah played the role of former CIA operative Robyn McCall, who … Read more
Google is introducing Gemini AI apps on monitored Android devices for children under 13. The company claims kids can use Gemini for educational purposes, such as homework help and reading stories. However, parents are warned that the AI may make mistakes or reveal inappropriate content. To address concerns, Google has introduced restrictions and parental controls. … Read more
Half-Life 3 rumors are resurfacing, with a new claim that the game is fully playable from start to finish. This latest rumor comes on the heels of recent developments and mysterious clues about the potential third installment in Valve’s acclaimed FPS franchise. The original Half-Life was released in 1998, leaving fans eagerly waiting for more … Read more
The City of Santa Monica is moving forward with its plan to transform surface parking lots near the 17th Street/Santa Monica College Metro Station into new residential communities. Four development teams have submitted plans to create approximately 182,000 square feet of housing, with construction potentially starting by 2027. The proposals range in design and unit … Read more
South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announced he will run in the country’s upcoming presidential election, aiming to reduce the power of the office and ease domestic politics. The move heats up the competition among conservatives, who are scrambling to unify behind a candidate to challenge liberal front-runner Lee Jae-myung. Han, who was appointed … Read more