Team Cherry’s highly anticipated sequel to Hollow Knight has finally arrived, and it shows no signs of disappointing. During my demo at gamescom 2025, I was treated to a glimpse into the game’s world, mechanics, and combat system. While only a short 20-minute experience, Silksong felt like a return to form for the series, with … Read more
Israel has launched a new offensive in Gaza City, which it plans to seize and forcibly displace about 1 million residents. The assault comes amid international condemnation and criticism from the United Nations, human rights groups, and Western leaders. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group ruling Gaza, has denounced the Israeli military’s actions as a “clear … Read more
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Kate Riley’s novel “Ruth” acknowledges its debt to Evan S. Connell’s 1959 classic, “Mrs. Bridge.” Both books share a similar structure and tone, written in close third person with short, flat chunks of anecdote and description. The story follows Ruth, a woman born into a strict Anabaptist commune where women are expected to conform. Ruth … Read more
The Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) at the University of Minnesota has released a comprehensive review of the safety and efficacy of US influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 vaccines. The report, which focused on pregnant women, children, and those with weakened immune systems, found no notable safety issues with these immunizations. According to CIDRAP … Read more
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Home improvement retailer Lowe’s has reported stronger-than-expected earnings in its fiscal second quarter, driven by higher sales from its home professional-focused business. The company announced a significant acquisition of Foundation Building Materials, a distributor of drywall, insulation, and other interior building products for large residential and commercial professionals. Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison attributed the improved … Read more
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Wildfires ravage America’s West, claiming lives and destroying homes. But while discussions focus on drought, temperatures, and winds, economics plays a critical role. The federal government, the largest landowner in the US, owns 46% of the Western states’ land, with 55% of last year’s wildfire area burned on federal property. However, poor land management has … Read more
China is accelerating plans to create systems that can monitor dollar-backed stablecoins, a development that has sparked concerns among Beijing’s leadership. The move comes as US banks and financial institutions are exploring the creation of regulated dollar-backed stablecoins. Dollar-backed stablecoins are digital tokens designed to trade near their $1 par value due to being backed … Read more