USMNT Names Roster for Friendlies Against South Korea and Japan

Christian Pulisic is set to return to the US men’s national team, having been named to the squad for two friendlies against South Korea and Japan. The 22-player roster, led by head coach Mauricio Pochettino, includes several notable absences. Goalkeeper Matt Turner will not participate due to an offseason loan move, while strikers Folarin Balogun, … Read more

Gears of War: Reloaded – A Time Capsule for Nostalgic Gamers

The release of Gears of War: Reloaded on the PlayStation 5 marks an interesting irony – a remastered classic that’s now better suited to be played on a rival console. The game, once a flagship title for Xbox, has been upgraded with improved graphics and performance, making it the best way to experience it on … Read more

Spotify Unveils Messaging Feature for Free and Premium Users

Spotify is rolling out a messaging feature to both free and premium users, aiming to attract more customers and stay competitive. Starting this week, the feature will be available on mobile devices of users aged 16 and older in select markets. The company had previously offered a similar messaging feature but removed it in 2017 … Read more

Germany Warns Against Seizing Frozen Russian Assets

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever have cautioned against seizing frozen Russian central bank assets in Europe, citing legal concerns. The two leaders spoke out during a joint press conference in Berlin on Tuesday. Merz, with a background in corporate law, warned that seizing the funds could lead to other … Read more

NBCUniversal Cookie Policy Explained

NBCUniversal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its websites, applications, connected devices, and theme parks. This policy explains how these technologies are used, your choices, and provides more information about NBCUniversal’s data collection practices. Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device, including HTTP cookies, HTML5 local storage/flash cookies, web beacons/GIFs, … Read more

Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Dumps Caterpillar and 5 Israeli Banks Over Human Rights Concerns

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has excluded US machinery manufacturer Caterpillar and five Israeli banks from its equity portfolio due to concerns over their contribution to human rights violations. The decision was made by the ethics committee for Norges Bank Investment Management, which found that Caterpillar’s bulldozers were being used in the “unlawful destruction of Palestinian … Read more

Israel’s Gaza Blockade Sparks Famine Amid War Crisis

The Gaza Strip has been hit by a severe famine, with more than half a million people struggling to access basic food supplies. The United Nations-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system has classified the crisis as catastrophic, with 32% of the population facing extreme hunger and malnutrition. According to anthropologist Alex de Waal, … Read more