Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final concert, "Back to the Beginning," is underway in Birmingham, England. Many artists, including Mastodon, Rival Sons, Anthrax, Halestorm, and Lamb of God, are performing covers of Sabbath and Osbourne classics. Video tributes from Def Leppard, Billy Idol, and others were also featured....
Virtuos, a porting specialist that worked on Switch titles like Dark Souls, predicts the Switch 2 will surpass its predecessor's success. They cite the growing handheld gaming market and Nintendo's strong brand loyalty as key factors. The Switch 2's initial sales figures, exceeding 3.5 million units in its...
The US is experiencing its highest number of measles cases in 25 years, surpassing the 2019 record with over 1,277 confirmed cases in 2025. This surge, largely attributed to low vaccination rates, particularly in West Texas, has led to three deaths. While some areas have implemented emergency vaccination...
OPEC+ unexpectedly boosted its oil production increase for August by 548,000 barrels per day, exceeding prior expectations of 411,000. This decision, driven by Saudi Arabia, aims to capitalize on strong summer demand and reclaim market share. The move accelerates the unwinding of previous output cuts, a year ahead of...
China's top diplomat Wang Yi urged a new international agreement on Iran, accusing the US and Israel of destabilizing the Middle East through military actions targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking in Paris, Wang expressed concern over rising tensions and the risk of a nuclear disaster. He reiterated China's...
Xbox executive producer Matt Turnbull's LinkedIn post suggesting laid-off Microsoft employees utilize AI tools like ChatGPT for support was swiftly deleted after attracting online attention. Turnbull, with 15 years at Xbox contributing to titles like Forza Motorsport 4 and State of Decay 2, empathized with the 9,000 affected by...
After a 12-year absence, a new pope, Leo, will revive the tradition of papal summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo, a town near Rome. Residents, initially disheartened by Pope Francis's rejection of the summer retreat, are overjoyed by Leo's decision. Leo's two-week stay will boost tourism and the local...
Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who retired two weeks ago, has re-entered the USADA testing pool, suggesting a potential return to fighting. This unexpected move comes after Jones vacated the title, leaving interim champion Tom Aspinall as the undisputed champion. UFC rules require a six-month testing period...
Actor Peter Sarsgaard, recipient of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival's President's Award, stressed the need for global unity in the face of climate change and political division. He criticized Elon Musk's Mars colonization plans, arguing that humanity must solve Earth's problems together. Sarsgaard also discussed his role...
At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, actor Peter Sarsgaard criticized the political divisions in the U.S., likening them to authoritarian tactics. He urged Americans to overcome factionalism and emphasized the need for sacrifice and action, contrasting the perceived complacency of the left with the commitment of figures like Vaclav...
