Payday 3 has experienced a rocky launch, with players reporting issues such as lengthy set-up processes, slow matchmaking, and a poor user experience, leading to a low score on PC and negative feedback from fans.
Canada's investigation into potential links between the Indian government and the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia could represent a targeted extrajudicial killing on foreign soil and a violation of international law, according to experts.
Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against them by the SEC, arguing that the agency exceeded its authority and failed to provide clear guidelines for the cryptocurrency sector.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees in California and other states are planning to go on strike in October due to concerns about pay, staffing, and patient safety, marking what could be the largest strike by healthcare workers in U.S. history.
President Joe Biden announced the creation of a new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which aims to centralize and intensify the federal government's efforts to combat gun violence, including coordinating support for survivors and families affected by gun violence and identifying more executive actions that can be taken.
Kaiser Permanente employees who are members of the Service Employees International Union Local 105 intend to go on a three-day strike if no agreement is reached, making it the largest healthcare strike in U.S. history.
Congress is facing a high probability of a government shutdown as a group of Republican members refuse to cooperate, leading to criticism of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's inability to control his own caucus and reach a deal with Democrats.
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, a Bitcoin skeptic, has been charged with bribery after allegedly accepting gold, cash, and mortgage payments from three businessmen and using his power and influence to benefit them, contradicting his previous criticism of cryptocurrencies.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki warns Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy not to "insult" Poles, maintaining harsh rhetoric amid a dispute over grain imports, which has strained the traditionally strong relationship between the two countries.
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Russia's decision to ban diesel exports to most countries, including the European Union, could lead to higher diesel prices and a possible uptick in inflation in Europe, as Russia is the world's biggest exporter of diesel accounting for over 13% of global supply.
Nvidia stock is seeing declines amid concerns about market valuation and the demand for artificial intelligence, but there is hope that a resurgence in the stock could spur the semiconductor industry and the wider market.
Apple's latest 15-inch M2 MacBook Air is currently available at its lowest price ever, with a $250 discount on Amazon, while the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 is being offered with a $19 discount on various styles and colors; additionally, Belkin's 3-in-1 MagSafe charger and Aqara's HomeKit Smart Lock U100 are also on sale.
Thousands of healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente threaten to strike if a staffing crisis is not resolved, which could disrupt healthcare services for over 13 million patients.
Bitcoin (BTC) has shown remarkable stability above the $26,000 level despite sell-offs in equity markets and a surging US dollar, potentially signaling a bullish cycle as long-term investors continue to accumulate.
Apple's new "FineWoven" case for the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro has received criticism for its susceptibility to staining and its softness, which can cause indentations from objects in pockets.
Google Cloud's BigQuery program, which provides access to historical blockchain data, has added 11 new networks, including Polygon, Optimism, and Polkadot, expanding its push into the blockchain space and catering to the growing demand for a more comprehensive view across the crypto landscape.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to remove $300 million in funding for Ukraine from a Pentagon spending bill after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other conservatives blocked the legislation from advancing.
New cameras in Washington state are using artificial intelligence to detect wildfires, allowing crews to respond faster and prioritize resources more effectively.
Samsung has leaked its own latest "Fan Edition" product lineup, including the Galaxy Buds FE earbuds, Galaxy S23 FE smartphone, and Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablet, revealing features such as improved bass in the earbuds and a design similar to the S23 lineup in the smartphone, with a possible release or announcement date of October 4th.
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Microsoft is nearing final approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the UK, with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) completing the first phase of reviewing a revised proposal that grants Activision's cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft.
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has filed a lawsuit against former employees, accusing them of fraudulently withdrawing $157.3 million in assets leading up to FTX's bankruptcy, with allegations that they exploited their connections to prioritize themselves over other customers.
Rupert Murdoch's eldest son, Lachlan Murdoch, has been named the sole chairman of News Corp, raising questions about a potential power struggle among the four adult children upon their father's death, as outlined in the Murdoch Family Trust.
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The iPhone 15 lineup, featuring design changes and a switch to USB-C charging, has been met with strong pre-orders and long lines at stores around the world, suggesting that many people are eager to upgrade their devices.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces uncertainty and potential government shutdown as hardline conservatives within the Republican party scuttled his spending plans, leading to an embarrassing defeat for GOP leadership and a lack of unity among members.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will feature a new open-world Zombies mode, continuing the Dark Aether Saga and pitting Task Force 141 against undead hordes in the largest Call of Duty Zombies map ever.
Former U.S. Representative Steve Buyer has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for illegal insider trading, as well as being ordered to forfeit $354,027 and pay a $10,000 fine.
Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome to fix a zero-day vulnerability that hackers have already exploited to install spyware, emphasizing the importance of updating the browser immediately.
Despite being announced over a year ago, there is still no official release date or details for Grand Theft Auto VI, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more information.
The recently ended Hollywood writers' strike reached a groundbreaking agreement that protects screenwriters from losing their jobs to AI-generated scripts, although the issue of AI training remains unresolved, highlighting the growing concerns in the music industry regarding AI-generated music and the need for legislation to protect songwriters.
The European Central Bank is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could improve its understanding of inflation, by processing and analyzing multiple data sources to produce better analysis for policy decisions and simplify communication.
Meta Platforms (META) stock has experienced a significant increase this year, rising 148% thanks to the improving digital advertisement market and the company's focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its applications, with analysts predicting further growth in the stock.
Thousands of whole cantaloupe sold in 19 states have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Sega has canceled the game Hyenas developed by Creative Assembly due to economic downturn in Europe, leading to potential layoffs at the studio.
Microsoft is ending the free upgrade path from Windows 7 and 8 to Windows 11, removing the option to use product keys for activation.
Google's Bard chatbot is being re-educated to improve its understanding of privacy after public links to conversations were indexed by Google Search, making them more widely available than expected.
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate reaches its highest level in nearly 23 years, making the housing market even more unaffordable for prospective homebuyers.
Valkyrie Investments has become the first asset manager to win approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer an exchange-traded fund (ETF) featuring Ethereum futures, paving the way for retail investors to bet on the future price of the cryptocurrency.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Anthony Viggiano and three others with insider trading in advance of multiple merger and acquisition transactions, alleging that Viggiano obtained confidential information and tipped off his friends, resulting in illegal profits.
The US FDA has updated the label of the diabetes drug Ozempic to include reports of blocked intestines in some users, while its sister drug Wegovy acknowledges a condition known as ileus; concerns have also been raised over the development of gastroparesis in some users, leading to a lawsuit against drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.
Teardown, a highly-rated indie game, will be released on PS5 on November 15th and will be available through PS Plus Extra, offering players the freedom to creatively tear down environments and objects.
A Los Angeles judge has upheld a decision by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors to prohibit Exxon from using tanker trucks to transport crude oil from offshore platforms to refineries, following a pipeline rupture in 2015 and strong opposition to all pipelines in the area.
A potential government shutdown threatens to delay real estate transactions and leave home buyers unable to secure flood insurance, causing significant disruption to the industry.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been denied bail ahead of his trial on fraud charges, with the judge citing flight risk concerns, but has extended his hours to meet with his attorneys.
Rising mortgage rates and seasonal factors have led to a 7.1% plunge in pending home sales for August, with every region experiencing a decline, exacerbating the existing issues of expensive mortgages, rising prices, and low inventory in the housing market.
Germany's economy is expected to contract in 2023 due to skyrocketing energy prices and political insecurity, but economists are hopeful for a rebound in 2024 as inflation eases and wages increase.
