Roco Kingdom Goes Global
Since its launch in China in March 2026, Roco Kingdom has made a huge mark on the country's app charts. The game went straight to the top among new mobile titles, both in terms of average daily active users and revenue.
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Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands-On Preview: To Quote Marcus Fenix, “Nice”
I’m now not only more fired up to finish Gears of War: E-Day’s prequel story than ever, but I’m also more confident than ever that, at least based on the small slice I’ve played so far, E-Day has struck the exact right balance of tried-and-true old stuff and compelling new stuff.
1001 Threads of Mizan: The First Preview
While I can definitely see it working well solo, playing with two other players in real time is where 1001 Threads of Mizan really shines.
Canadian Streaming Content Becomes a US Trade Issue
Canada's cultural-content rules have become a flashpoint in its trade fight with the U.S., after American negotiators reportedly demanded that Ottawa drop requirements for streaming services to…
Sugar tax may prevent millions of dental procedures, study suggests
A new Australian study suggests a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks may prevent 3.7 million cases of tooth decay as well as 306,000 cases of gum disease or complete tooth loss nationally.
'Aliens: The Video Games' author Mike Diver on overlooked Alien games, tracking down retro game developers, and the future of the Xenomorph (interview)
We chat to author Mike Diver about this complete chronicle of Alien video games.
Uranium Prices Surge as Nuclear Demand Accelerates
Bloomberg's continuous front-month uranium futures contract (UXA1 Comdty) briefly surged above $100 a pound in late January, driven by tightening supplies, renewed government support for nuclear…
- Uranium prices hit $89 per pound in August, a five-month high
- Global nuclear power demand driving price surge
- China set to become world's largest nuclear market by decade's end
Inside One Nation's campaign to conquer Secret Harbour
Secret Harbour in Western Australia has always been a safe Labor seat. One Nation hopes to change that at this weekend's state by-election with its candidate, Luke Herdegen.
Saudi Red Crescent welcomes approval of national emergency response safety policy
Saudi Red Crescent Authority praised Cabinet approval of a national policy to boost emergency response safety in public places and workplaces.
B.C. premier responds to Canada’s counter-tariffs with live event at BC Liquor Store
The federal government announced on Tuesday morning that counter-tariffs against more than 700 American goods amounting to $27.6 billion will go into effect on Sept. 8.
1001 Threads of Mizan is bringing Arabian Nights to life, and it looks stunning
1001 Threads of Mizan is an ambitious action RPG inspired by Arabic folklore, featuring stunning deserts, magical carpet traversal and a distinctly Middle Eastern fantasy world.
Dolly Parton’s Family Shares Statement After Her Death: ‘The Doors She Opened Made And Changed History’
The icon died on Aug. 25 at age 80.
Celebrities Tribute Dolly Parton: Reba, Lily Tomlin, Donald Trump & More React
Celebrities across entertainment, politics and business reacted to Dolly Parton's death as Reba, Lily Tomlin, Donald Trump, Tim Cook and Kacey Musgraves shared tributes.
Atari is taking another shot at reviving RollerCoaster Tycoon
RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks is being developed by Springloaded, makers of the excellent Let's Build a Zoo.
Awal Mohammed pledges to rebuild NPP Nasara Wing and mobilise Zongo communities for 2028
An aspirant for the position of National Nasara Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awal Mohammed, has pledged to restructure the party’s Nasara Wing and strengthen its presence in Zongo…
Skild AI unveils S1, a robotics foundation model that it says can learn tasks never seen during pretraining, using a single video demo, without fine-tuning (Skild AI)
UNSEEN TASKS10-MINUTE HORIZONSONE VIDEO PROMPTNO POST-TRAINING — The evolution of language modeling provides a blueprint …
Three new Macs are launching this fall, here’s what’s coming
Apple launched two new products today— Mac mini and Mac Studio —but three more Macs are rumored to arrive this fall. Here’s what’s coming.
Will mortgage interest rates improve this September? 3 things to consider now
Mortgage interest rates have remained stubbornly high this summer, but could they actually improve in September?
As e-bike popularity grows in Kingston, police issue reminders on safety, legality
Concerns about safety prompted Kingston Police to release a reminder this week about what types of e-bikes are legal on public roads.
US Treasury yields fall as Hormuz progress eases inflation fears
US yields edge lower across the whole curve on Tuesday, following suit.
Africa: Heresy Press Acquires Misadventures on K Street by KRL International CEO K. Riva Levinson
[KRL International] Washington, DC -- KRL International is pleased to announce that Heresy Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, has acquired Misadventures on K Street: My Decade with the…
South Korean Won: Strength backed by tech flows against US Dollar – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts highlight that the Korean Won (KRW) has gained 12% versus the Dollar year-to-date, with USD/KRW falling from around 1560 in June to below 1380.
Geno Smith Delivers Strong Vote of Confidence for Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr
The New York Jets selected rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with their No. 30 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Michigan AG releases Flint water crisis report, says final accountability step her office can take
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said a report released Tuesday on the lead-water crisis in the city is the final step her office can take toward…
Sippin’ (and chuggin’) through the years with a party mainstay — the red Solo cup
TABOR, S.D. (AP) — It’s red. It’s soft plastic. And it probably contains your favorite beverage. The red Solo cup belongs on any list of the country’s most distinctly American objects, but it’s…
Consumers Are Signaling an Uneven Economy, Abby Joseph Cohen Says
Abby Joseph Cohen, Columbia Business School professor and former partner at Goldman Sachs, says recent consumer spending patterns are signaling issues with the US economy.
Kalshi traders see low likelihood of major crypto bill becoming law this year
The White House has pushed for Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a bill on crypto regulation. Kalshi traders see little chance the bill becomes law this year.
Egypt’s desert was once a tropical sea filled with sharks, fossils reveal
Cairo: Fossilised shark teeth discovered in Egypt’s Western Desert have revealed that a landscape now among the driest on Earth was once covered by a warm tropical sea teeming with marine life more…
House Democrats' pro-Israel wing gains power on panel overseeing foreign policy
A trio of vocally pro-Israel House Democrats were given powerful posts on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, with one taking the reins of the subcommittee that oversees U.S.-Middle East…
Elon Musk Just Said Something About AI That’s Literally Incomprehensible
Sure, man. The post Elon Musk Just Said Something About AI That’s Literally Incomprehensible appeared first on Futurism .
Hike Medical Raises $22.5M to Transform Device-Based Care
Hike Medical Raises $22.5M Funding Hike Medical has raised $22.5 million across seed and Series A funding. Saga Ventures led the financing through Max Altman. Indicator Ventures, Fifth Down Capital The post Hike Medical Raises $22.5M to Transform Device-Based Care appeared first on Ventureburn .
Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?
A top committee of Tennessee educators wants lawmakers to include special education prekindergarten students in the state’s public school funding formula.
SpaceX to invest $85.5 billion in a rocket launch center in Louisiana
It will be the company's largest launch site and will play an important role in Starship missions.
Schell Games reportedly lays off staff
Schell Games, co-developer of Among Us 3D and studio behind the I Expect You to Die series, has reportedly laid off staff. Read more
NASA Ames’ Contributions to Roman’s Mission
Set to launch on Sunday, Aug. 30, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will empower astronomers to explore vast regions of the cosmos and settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy, dark matter, planets outside our solar system, and the formation and growth of galaxies over cosmic time.
'Gray Market' Retatrutide Study; Menopause and the Brain; Drug Allergy Warnings
(MedPage Today) -- People who took "gray market" compounded retatrutide, an investigational triple hormone receptor agonist, achieved less weight loss with up to 12 months of treatment than clinical trial participants, a preprint study suggested...
Main Street Sports Group Sues Comcast, Charter Over Unpaid Fees
The regional sports network operator is seeking unpaid carriage fees.
CI/CD for AI-Enabled Applications: Why Traditional Deployment Pipelines Need to Evolve
Traditional CI/CD pipelines are optimized around a familiar assumption: source code changes, automated tests validate the change, a build artifact is produced, and the application is promoted through…
Acute myeloid leukemia increasingly impacting older adults globally
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) poses an increasing global burden for older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology.
Chemists harness light to build 3D molecular structures for drug discovery
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), led by Professor Jian He and collaborators, have developed a new light-driven method for constructing…
New mRNA immunotherapy eliminates pancreatic tumors in mice
Inspired by the work of the RNA Therapeutics Institute at UMass Chan Medical School and the development of the COVID vaccine, Marcus Ruscetti, Ph.D., and Chaitanya Naimesh Parikh, Ph.D.
Surface Chemistry Shows Which Massive Stars Have Gained Mass from Binary Companions
Most stars, including massive ones, are in binary pairs. Astronomers think that about 70% of them have gained mass from their companions, but there's been no way to determine which ones have done so.
US-Canada Cosmetic Tariffs Threaten the $10 Beauty Impulse Buy
In between offering advice on how to find the best towels and where to buy affordable versions of high-end garments, Bryce Gruber recently waded into the US-Canada trade war, warning her social-media…
US records first measles deaths of 2026 as outbreak worsens
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
FG trains 500 women, youths in Ogun to boost vegetable production
The Federal Government has trained 500 women and youths in Ogun State on modern vegetable production techniques as part of read more FG trains 500 women, youths in Ogun to boost vegetable production
Cast Your Vote for the Chunkiest Alpine Rodent During Colorado's First-Ever Fat Marmot Week
The inaugural competition puts eight yellow-bellied marmots head-to-head while shining a light on the science behind their seasonal weight gain and survival at high elevations
Regional residents furious deliveries they paid for aren't coming
Michael Walls has been told the packages he paid to have delivered to his door have been taken to the freight company's depot — a four-hour round trip from his home.
Two People Have Died of Measles in Pennsylvania
The first measles deaths of the year in the U.S. come as cases surge nationwide.
AI inference gets a new tier as context windows grow
AI storage infrastructure is becoming a more consequential planning issue as organizations move from model training toward agentic AI. As agents reason, act and reassess, they build longer contexts and generate more data that they must access quickly during inference. Agentic AI is also changing the shape of the data problem.
Learning to lead: Navigating competing expectations helps new managers build stronger teams
Becoming a team leader doesn't just mean taking on more responsibility. It means learning to navigate competing expectations.
Abnormal differentiation of fetal neural progenitor cells causes autistic-like behavior in mice
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. It has attracted significant attention because of its high prevalence, affecting approximately 1 in every 36 people, and symptoms that interfere with daily life.
A troubling recent rogue AI incident is just one reason why the U.K. AI Security Institute deserves far greater scrutiny
The British government agency is frequently held up as a model of innovation. But is it mitigating dangers, or posing new risks of its own?
In Massachusetts, Latest Annual Snapshot Shows a Tale of Two Biopharmas
The job contraction, according to MassBio, reflected pipeline reprioritization by biopharma giants plus contraction by smaller companies, with R&D jobs dropping significantly between Q2 and Q3 of…
IBM’s new Granite 4.2 models add reasoning and stay dense
On Tuesday, IBM launched the latest family of its open-weight Granite large language models (LLMs). Weighing in at 3 billion, The post IBM’s new Granite 4.2 models add reasoning and stay dense…
Using plutonium to probe the universe: Magneto‑ν experiment advances dark matter and neutrino research
Astronomers can't see dark matter directly, but they know it's there: Its gravity shapes galaxies and the large-scale structure of the cosmos. In an effort to uncover the composition of this hidden mass, a team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is pursuing evidence of particles that exist beyond the standard model of…