The Houston Astros have made a major move ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline by acquiring shortstop Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins. The deal, confirmed to KPRC 2’s Ari Alexander, involves the Astros sending left-handed pitching prospect Matt Mikulski to the Twins. Correa, a key player in the Astros’ 2017 World Series title and … Read more
Electronic Arts has shot down speculation about increasing game prices to $80, at least not yet. In the company’s Q1 earnings call, CEO Andrew Wilson stated that there are no plans for dramatic price hikes, citing a “fairly broad pricing scheme” across its various products. Wilson emphasized the importance of offering value to players through … Read more
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has warned that Berlin will respond to “unilateral steps” from Israel, while also urging the country to take “substantive steps” to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This comes as Western nations, including France, Canada, and Britain, are set to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in … Read more
Square Enix has announced Octopath Traveler 0, a new entry in the popular series, which will launch on December 4, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game serves as a prequel to the original Octopath Traveler, drawing inspiration from its story elements and gameplay ideas. … Read more
The Foo Fighters have recruited Ilan Rubin as their new drummer, following the departure of Josh Freese just over two months ago. Rubin is best known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, serving as the band’s touring drummer since 2009 and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. The … Read more
The US Space Force is facing a pressing threat from China, which could deploy rudimentary “space stalkers” to disable the West’s most critical satellites. This capability has significant implications for national security and the balance of power in space. In 2023, General B. Chance Saltzman, US Space Force Chief of Space Operations, warned of a … Read more
In a surprise move, the White House has released a 160-page report outlining its plan to usher in a “new American Golden Age” with cryptocurrency at its center. The report recommends that Congress enact laws resolving the debate over crypto asset classification and embracing decentralized finance. Additionally, the White House suggests financial watchdogs use safe … Read more
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance during the summer months, and it’s not just a myth that their attraction is influenced by human diet. A recent review of studies published in the journal Biologia found an interesting link between what we eat and our likelihood of being targeted by mosquitoes. Researchers have identified several factors that … Read more
A team of researchers from the University of Southampton has made a groundbreaking discovery about the Northern Appalachian Anomaly (NAA), a region of unusually hot rock beneath the Appalachian Mountains. The anomaly, which spans 200 miles in width and 125 miles below the surface, was triggered by a slow-moving underground “mantle wave” caused by tectonic … Read more
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