French President Congratulates Team Behind Acclaimed RPG

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

Trump’s Hyper-Active Social Media Output Surpasses Literary Giants

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

Vatican Uses New Stoves for Smoke Signals During Conclave

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

Queen Latifah’s ‘The Equalizer’ Canceled After 5 Seasons

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 to Roll Out Gemini AI Apps to Children Under 13

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 Might Be Ready for 2025 Release

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

Affordable Housing Development Planned for Metro Station Area

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 PM Han to Run in June Presidential Election

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

Ali France Wins Seat of Dickson, Ousts Peter Dutton

Australian Labor candidate Ali France has won the seat of Dickson, taking it from opposition leader Peter Dutton. The 49-year-old Labor candidate, who was born without a leg and has been living with her disability for over a decade, campaigned on easing the cost of living and investing in public healthcare. In her maiden campaign … Read more

Buffett Brushes Off Market Volatility, Calls for Emotional Detachment

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, downplayed recent stock market volatility by stating it’s “really nothing” compared to his long-term investment experience. The conglomerate’s annual meeting in Omaha provided an opportunity for him to address investors’ concerns. Buffett pointed out that the US stock market has experienced three 50% declines over the last six decades … Read more