The Last of Us Season 2’s “The Path” Sets Up Ellie’s Quest

Episode three of The Last of Us season two is a masterclass in storytelling, expertly resetting the audience’s emotions and expectations. After Joel’s brutal murder at the hands of Abby, the people of Jackson decide to take revenge on her group. However, this plan hits a snag when the town council rejects it, citing concerns … Read more

Trump’s Tariffs May Spark US Recession by Summer

A new report from Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok suggests that a sweeping “Liberation Day” tariff announced in April could lead to a recession in the US by summer. Slok now estimates the probability of this scenario at 90%. The tariffs, which President Trump has placed on Chinese imports, will likely disrupt global trade and … Read more

Apple Releases Light-Weighted Beta 4 Updates Across Platforms

Apple has released the latest beta updates across its software platforms, including watchOS 11.5, visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and more. The new update, beta 4, is expected to focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features. This release comes a week after the previous developer betas, indicating that Apple has no major … Read more

Japan’s Stocks Rebound Amid Trump Tariff Talk Progress

Japan’s benchmark stock index rebounded, wiping out all losses caused by US President Donald Trump’s trade announcement, as improved trade talks and a weaker yen boosted investor confidence. Toyota Motor Corp. also surged 3.6% after its chairman proposed a buyout of another company in the group. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-28/japan-stocks-rise-on-tariff-calm-toyota-surges-on-buyout-report

Walmart Deals of the Week: Top-Rated AirPods Pro 2 and More

Get ready to score some amazing deals at Walmart! Our team is curating the best bargains for you, including top-rated AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, a portable Fujifilm photo printer, and an Aroma six-cup rice cooker. Don’t miss out on these incredible savings – they may disappear soon. CNET’s audio expert David Carnoy praises the AirPods … Read more

New Bladder Cancer Treatment Shows Promising Results

A new treatment for bladder cancer has shown promising results in a phase 2 trial. TAR-200, an intravesical drug-releasing system, provided durable disease-free survival outcomes in patients with high-risk, BCG-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) who had papillary-only disease. According to the study’s lead author, Felix Guerrero-Ramos, MD, PhD, patients treated with TAR-200 experienced a 95.6% … Read more

Israel Spy Chief Resigns Amid Fierce Dispute with Netanyahu

Israel’s Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency head, Ronen Bar, has resigned after a fierce dispute with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move comes as deepening rifts in Israeli politics and society between the right-wing and hardliners supporting Netanyahu and liberal elements have been exposed. Bar announced his resignation on Sunday at a memorial event for … Read more

Top Gun: Maverick Screenwriter Cousin Sues Paramount for Uncredited Work

Paramount Pictures is facing a lawsuit from Shaun Gray, a cousin of screenwriter Eric Singer, who claims he wrote key scenes for the Oscar-winning film Top Gun: Maverick without being credited or compensated. The lawsuit alleges that Gray’s contributions to the screenplay contributed to the film’s success and seeks justice for his exploitation by Hollywood … Read more