Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel struck a Syrian city, targeting “regime forces and weapons” in the process. The strikes were reportedly aimed at preventing the Druze population from being drawn into fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters. The conflict comes as tensions continue to rise in Gaza, where Palestinian civilians … Read more
When a website receives too many requests within a short period, it triggers a 429 Too Many Requests response from the server. This is usually an indication of excessive traffic or abuse. The 429 status code is sent by servers to inform users that their request has been denied due to exceeding the allowed limit. … Read more
A secret scheme moved thousands of Afghans to the UK after a data breach that exposed nearly 19,000 people’s personal details in February 2022. The British government set up a new resettlement scheme nine months later and has seen 4,500 Afghans arrive in the UK so far. The leak, which occurred when an unnamed MoD … Read more
HBO has revealed its first image of new cast member Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, the beloved half-giant from the “Harry Potter” series. The announcement comes ahead of the show’s production start, which began at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden on Monday and is expected to last until 2026. Frost takes on the iconic role previously … Read more
Citigroup Inc., one of the world’s largest banks, plans to issue its own stablecoin in an effort to expand into the cryptocurrency market. The move is part of a broader push by traditional banks to adopt cryptocurrencies. According to CEO Jane Fraser, who made the announcement on Tuesday during an earnings conference call with analysts, … Read more
Air India Flight 171 crash killed 241 people on board and 19 on the ground last month. The preliminary report into the incident has sparked controversy over its conclusions, with experts claiming investigators have been selective in what they’ve released. The report says two fuel cut-off switches were moved to the “cut-off” position seconds after … Read more
Washington Commanders star wide receiver Terry McLaurin is unhappy with negotiations over a potential contract extension. McLaurin, 29, had one of his best seasons last year, catching 82 passes for 1,096 yards and scoring a career-high 13 touchdowns. The former Ohio State star wants to be paid as one of the top wide receivers in … Read more
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in June, with core inflation up 0.2%, according to data released Tuesday. While overall inflation is moderate, the new numbers reveal a shift in where price pressures are coming from. Housing costs have become less expensive, with shelter prices rising just 0.2% last month – a decrease … Read more
CD Projekt will unveil details about its highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 update, Patch 2.3, on July 16th. The update is expected to focus on vehicles, with the developer hinting at a “vehicular focus” in recent announcements. Originally announced in June, the update was initially planned for release towards the end of the month but was … Read more
The concept of destruction is at the heart of Donkey Kong Bananza, and its developers took a unique approach to bring it to life. The game’s use of voxel technology allows for an unprecedented level of destructibility, making it feel surprisingly satisfying. According to Tanaka, the team started researching smashing mechanics even before development began. … Read more