Mastercard has released a statement denying responsibility for the removal of NSFW games from Steam and Itch.io, citing its policy of allowing lawful purchases on its network while requiring merchants to have controls in place to prevent unlawful transactions. The company’s operations are structured as a facilitator of transactions rather than a payment processor. Valve … Read more
Japan is experiencing its hottest July on record, with officials warning of severe heat in the northern and western regions through August. The average monthly temperature in July was 2.89 degrees Celsius higher than the 1991-2020 average. A record-breaking temperature of 41.2 Celsius (106.2 Fahrenheit) was recorded on July 30 in Hyogo. This is the … Read more
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is deporting American prisoners to detention camps in Africa without their consent, a move that has left legal experts questioning its constitutionality. According to reports, at least one migrant was told they would be transported to a domestic detention facility but were instead taken to a prison … Read more
US job growth missed expectations, with just 73,000 new jobs added in July, short of forecasts. This weak data has strengthened the case for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve at its next meeting in September. The labor market contraction highlights a notable weakening in consumer and business spending, as more Americans struggle … Read more
A new study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities has found that children who use smartphones before the age of 13 are more likely to experience severe mental health problems later in life. The research, led by Tara Thiagarajan at neuroscience startup Sapien Labs, tracked over 100,000 young adults aged 18-24 and … Read more
Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing free agency next summer to build a long-term future with his new team. The deal keeps Doncic with the Lakers through 2028. Doncic had a player option for the 2026-27 season under his previous contract but chose … Read more
The Port of Los Angeles is poised for significant growth as a result of Union Pacific’s acquisition of Norfolk Southern, creating the nation’s first transcontinental freight railroad. The $85 billion merger aims to optimize cargo flow and expand reach into key markets across the country. Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Association, emphasized the opportunities … Read more
A recent study published in Science Advances has revealed distinct genetic changes in feral dogs living within the Chernobyl exclusion zone (CEZ). Researchers analyzed DNA from 302 CEZ dogs compared to populations outside the zone, finding significant genetic divergence that may influence their survival and reproduction. The analysis identified genomic regions associated with radiation response, … Read more
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The US economy is experiencing a worrying trend of stagflation, characterized by lower growth and higher prices. According to the latest data, the economy shrank at a 0.5 percent annual rate in the first quarter, with imports being a major drag on growth. While the Trump administration touted a significant turnaround from that decline, the … Read more