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Crystal Hefner, widow of Hugh Hefner, is engaged to marine biologist James Ward. Ward proposed with a six-carat diamond ring on a custom-built deck overlooking the ocean in Hawaii, a spot holding special meaning for the …
Ubisoft Brazil's social media post hinting at potential Switch 2 releases has fueled speculation. The post, featuring Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Rainbow Six Siege, prompted …
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii accidentally revealed a Chrono Trigger remake during a Comicon Napoli panel. Attendees reported Horii mentioning the remake before his translator intervened. Horii's surprise and subsequen…
Despite a recent $100 price increase by Microsoft, some retailers still offer discounted Xbox Series consoles. Dell sells the digital-only Xbox Series X (1TB) for $449.99, while Walmart offers the 512GB Xbox Series S for…
Donald Trump's proposed 2026 budget significantly boosts space spending, largely benefiting Elon Musk's SpaceX. A 13% increase at the Pentagon, focused on missile defense and lunar/Mars missions, aligns with Musk's prior…
Following the Trump administration's dismissal of authors from the Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA), the American Geophysical Union and American Meteorological Society announced they will publish a special collect…
Beloved actress Ruth Buzzi, famous for her role as Gladys Ormphby on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," passed away at 88. Buzzi, a Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee, had a prolific career spanning 45 years and over 200 tel…
Google's NotebookLM, an AI-powered note-taking and research assistant, is launching on Android and iOS on May 20th. Previously only available on desktop, the app allows users to create smart summaries, ask questions abou…
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her hit song "I Kissed a Girl" and outspoken advocacy, died Thursday at age 66 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. Sobule, who released 12 albums tackling divers…
China confirms it's reviewing a US offer for trade negotiations, despite previous denials of ongoing talks. While China emphasizes the need for US sincerity and rejects coercion, both sides have implemented tariff except…
Comedienne Ruth Buzzi, famed for her role as Gladys Ormphby on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, passed away at 88. Buzzi died Thursday from complications of Alzheimer's disease at her Texas home. Her career spanned decades, in…
Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting, dubbed "Woodstock for Capitalists," celebrated its 60th anniversary in Omaha, Nebraska. Growing from a dozen attendees in 1965 to 40,000 today, the event features Warren B…
Google has sped up access to its AI Mode on Android and iOS. Users can now directly start typing after a single tap on the AI Mode shortcut, eliminating the previous introductory page. The update features a sleek animati…
Despite economic turmoil caused by his own tariffs, President Trump's push to increase US fossil fuel extraction is succeeding, leading to a surge in greenhouse gas emissions. While Trump's "drill, baby, drill" policy ha…
Wall Street opened higher Friday, boosted by China's assessment of US tariff overtures. Futures for major indices showed gains, extending a winning streak. However, mixed corporate earnings reports dampened optimism; Exx…
Rising tariffs and economic uncertainty are causing many restaurant chains to struggle with increased costs and decreased customer traffic. Despite this, April's job growth remained robust at 177,000 jobs, although slowe…
Actor Noel Johansen, known for his Hallmark movie roles, mourned his wife Jenifer Darbellay at a Vancouver vigil. Darbellay, a costume designer, was among 11 killed when a vehicle plowed into a street festival. Johansen,…
TikTok has been fined €530 million by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for breaching EU data protection rules. The fine comprises €485 million for transferring user data to China, contradicting previous claims,…
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that tariffs could increase Apple's costs by $900 million this quarter. To mitigate this, Apple is shifting the majority of US iPhone production to India, diversifying its supply chain away f…
Thomson's new Cast 150 streaming dongle, launching in Europe on May 28th, offers a Chromecast-like experience at a budget-friendly price. Resembling the discontinued Chromecast, it features Google TV, 4K support, HDR10, …
Apple's Q2 earnings revealed mixed results, with stocks dropping over 3% after-hours. The company anticipates $900 million in added costs due to potential tariffs, though customer buying patterns weren't significantly af…
Shell reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profits of $5.58 billion, exceeding analyst predictions, despite a 28% year-on-year decline. This beat expectations by approximately $0.6 billion. The company announced…
The film 'Conclave' offers insight into the secretive papal election process. The movie depicts the cardinals' isolation, political maneuvering, and the intense pressure to choose a new pope. While the film dramatizes th…
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her hit "I Kissed a Girl" and contributions to the film Clueless, died at age 66 in a Minneapolis house fire. Sobule, whose music often tackled LGBTQ+ themes, was prepar…
A tourist, Nash Core, and his 11-year-old son helped rescue a stranded 3-meter great white shark in shallow Australian waters. Three local men initially attempted to move the distressed shark, using crab rakes, for nearl…