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‘World of Warcraft: Shadowlands’ release date, preview: Peek into the next expansion’s zone of repentance and its Covenant

Apr 24, 2020 05:20 am UTC| Technology

Blizzard Entertainment excites fans about the upcoming World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion by providing a preview on one of its zones. This time, developers focused on the land of the deads zone of...

GoPro HERO9 release date: Major changes in business operations amid COVID-19 could affect next camera lineup

Apr 24, 2020 05:19 am UTC| Technology

The case of GoPro amid the COVID-19 crisis is unique because its products are primarily marketed towards consumers who love adventurous vacations. With peoples movements restricted over the previous month, the company has...

Nintendo Switch issues: Company confirms reports of hacking incidents; How players can keep their accounts safe

Apr 23, 2020 09:40 am UTC| Technology

Nintendo confirmed receiving reports of a potential widespread hacking issue affecting several Nintendo Switch players. The company has since advised one easy way to make sure players accounts are protected. Nintendo...

‘NBA 2K20’ update rumors: Patch 1.12 expected to arrive soon with 560MB content

Apr 23, 2020 09:40 am UTC| Technology

NBA 2K20 gamers just received the 11th patch earlier this month, but reports have it that the next update is already in the works. While the patch notes are still nowhere to be found, sources claim it would include at...

‘eFootball PES 2020’ updates affected by COVID-19; Free UEFA Euro 2020 content delayed to an unknown release date

Apr 23, 2020 09:40 am UTC| Technology

April could have been one of the biggest months for eFootball PES 2020 just because of the release of the UEFA Euro 2020 content update. Unfortunately, players of the football sim will now have to wait indefinitely as...

‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ promo: ESO Plus free trial now live giving fans access to DLCs, chapters without paying

Apr 23, 2020 06:14 am UTC| Technology

This is the best time to start playing The Elder Scrolls Online as Bethesda Softworks announced the ESO Plus subscription would be temporarily accessible for free. This gives players access to a number of paid content,...

Is the government's coronavirus app a risk to privacy?

Apr 22, 2020 12:58 pm UTC| Technology

Few people can fault the governments zeal in staring down the coronavirus and steering a path for Australia to emerge on the other side ready to do business again. Unlike the crowds amassing in some US cities to declare...

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Economy

China’s Companion Economy Booms as Young People Pay for Friendship and Travel Partners in 2026

Chinas rapidly expanding companion economy is transforming the way people socialize, travel, and seek emotional support, creating new income opportunities for young workers while reshaping traditional social interactions....

Australia Minimum Wage to Rise 4.75% as Inflation Pressures Persist

. Australias lowest-paid workers will receive a 4.75% minimum wage increase starting July 1, 2026, following a decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). The wage adjustment comes as the country continues to face...

US Stock Futures Slip as Iran Tensions Rise and AI-Fueled Tech Rally Loses Steam

U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Monday evening as growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations weighed on investor sentiment. Concerns over a prolonged...

Gold Prices Fall as Stronger Dollar and Iran Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment

Gold prices moved lower on Monday as a stronger U.S. dollar and rising geopolitical uncertainty pressured the precious metal market. The decline came after Iran announced it would suspend negotiations with the United...

US Dollar Rises on Middle East Tensions as Markets Monitor Iran-US Negotiations

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. Demand for the greenback increased after Iran announced it was suspending indirect...

Politics

Los Angeles World Cup Security Plans: No ICE Immigration Enforcement at FIFA 2026 Matches, Officials Say

Federal officials have assured Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna that civil immigration enforcement operations will not take place at FIFA World Cup 2026 matches or related events in the Los Angeles area, according to...

Russian Missile and Drone Attack Hits Kyiv, Injures Civilians and Damages Residential Buildings

A large-scale Russian attack struck Kyiv in the early hours of June 2, leaving at least four people injured and causing significant damage to residential buildings across the Ukrainian capital, according to local officials...

Lebanon-Israel Partial Ceasefire Announced as Regional Tensions Remain High in 2026

Lebanon has announced a partial ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, marking a limited step toward de-escalation in a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and intensified broader Middle East tensions...

Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen Secures Third Term with New Centre-Left Coalition Government

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has secured a third consecutive term in office after reaching an agreement to form a new centre-left coalition government, ending months of political uncertainty following the...

Zelenskiy Warns of Possible Massive Russian Strike as Ukraine Remains on High Alert

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that intelligence reports continue to indicate the possibility of a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, urging citizens to remain vigilant and closely...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

HPE Raises 2026 Outlook After Record Q2 Revenue Fueled by AI Server Demand

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) delivered record-breaking second-quarter results, driven by surging demand for AI infrastructure, enterprise servers, and networking solutions. The strong performance prompted the...

Alphabet Unveils $80 Billion Capital Raise to Accelerate AI Expansion, Secures $10 Billion Backing from Berkshire Hathaway

Alphabet Inc. has announced an ambitious $80 billion equity fundraising plan aimed at supporting the rapidly growing costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure and expanding its computing capacity. The move highlights...

Anthropic Files for IPO, Signaling a New Era for Public AI Investments in 2026

Anthropic, the public benefit corporation behind the widely used Claude family of artificial intelligence models, has officially taken a significant step toward becoming a publicly traded company. The AI startup announced...

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Winbond and Nanya to Overweight on Strong Memory Chip Market Outlook

Morgan Stanley has upgraded two major Greater China semiconductor stocks, Winbond Electronics Corp. and Nanya Technology Corp., from Equal-weight to Overweight, citing strengthening memory chip prices and expanding growth...

SoftBank Becomes Japan’s Most Valuable Company as AI-Fueled Rally Drives Shares to Record High

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO: 9984) surged to a record high on Monday, driven by growing investor confidence in the artificial intelligence sector and the companys expanding exposure to AI-related technologies. The Japanese...