Former Vice President Kamala Harris will release a memoir titled "107 Days," detailing her short-lived 2024 presidential campaign. Published by Simon & Schuster on September 23rd, the book promises a candid behind-the-scenes account of her journey. Harris's campaign, the shortest in modern history, ended after she was defeated...
Square Enix revealed Octopath Traveler III, titled Octopath Traveler 0, launching December 4, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. This entry introduces customizable characters and a town rebuilding mechanic after a devastating fire. The game retains the series' HD-2D visuals, turn-based combat (with Break & Boost system),...
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, is investigating four companies operating 34 porn websites for potential violations of new age verification rules. Over 6,000 adult content sites are required to implement robust age checks. Ofcom prioritized these four companies due to high user numbers and risk assessment, highlighting its...
Proton, a privacy-focused company, launched a free, open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app called Proton Authenticator. Available across all major platforms, it offers end-to-end encryption and syncing across devices. Unlike SMS-based 2FA, Proton Authenticator protects against SIM swapping attacks. The app allows for easy code import and offline...
The Trump administration announced a revised trade deal with South Korea, reducing tariffs from 25% to 15% on imports. Trade advisor Peter Navarro claims the deal, modeled after the Japan agreement, secured significant financial gains for the US, including a $350 billion investment from South Korea. Navarro highlighted...
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Arsenal 1-0 in a pre-season friendly. Pape Sarr scored the lone goal in the 45th minute with a long-range strike. Arsenal's highly anticipated new signing, Viktor Gyokeres, made a late appearance but couldn't impact the result. The match marked the end of the Gunners'...
Tehran, Iran, faces a severe water crisis, potentially reaching "day zero" within weeks due to dwindling reservoirs and record drought. Authorities are implementing water restrictions, including reduced pressure affecting 80% of households, and considering a week-long public holiday to lessen demand. Experts attribute the crisis to decades of mismanagement,...
A CBS News analysis reveals a 120% surge in ICE arrests under President Trump's second term, compared to the same period in 2024 under the Biden administration. Over 109,000 arrests were made, concentrated in Southern and border states, particularly Texas, Florida, and California. Most detainees were from Latin...
Susan Monarez will be sworn in as the new CDC director, facing significant challenges. The agency has lost staff and funding under the Trump administration's proposed budget, and faces potential program eliminations. HHS Secretary Kennedy's actions to undermine vaccination efforts and restrict communications further complicate matters. While...
Chinese scientists are developing strategies to counter Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network, viewing it as a potential military and surveillance threat due to its close ties with the U.S. Their research, published in public journals, explores methods including laser-equipped submarines and attack satellites to neutralize Starlink. This concern stems...
