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Actors have once again picked up their picket signs. But this time, members of the Screen Actors Guild are striking against the video game industry after negotiations for a new contract governing interactive media and video games fell through. The guild began striking on Friday, July 26th, preventing over 160,000 SAG-AFTRA members from taking new video game projects and impeding games already in development from the biggest publishers to the smallest indie studios. Читать дальше...

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) continues to be the best university globally for studying mechanical, aeronautical, and manufacturing engineering.

As Devin Booker acknowledged, though, there was a fascinating NBA backdrop to the event that was impossible to ignore. Last summer, after Noah Lyles won the 100-meter final at the World Championships in Budapest and sat at the podium for his post-race news conference, he took issue with the fact that NBA champions are often referred to as “world champions.” The comment went viral, with American players such as Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and, yes, Booker (who tweeted a face-palm emoji) sharing their disagreement on social media. Читать дальше...

For the first time since the stadium was built in 1907, the 82,000-seater home of English rugby union will be rebranded as part of an agreement the RFU insists will be "transformative" for the game. The first fixture to be played at Twickenham, which is sited in the southwest London district from which it takes its current name, under its new banner will be the women's international between England and New Zealand on September 14. But unlike other sponsorship deals where the original name of the... Читать дальше...

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina said that, despite an increase in the average national access to water services, the water quality had "markedly" deteriorated.

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Cardi B is taking to the Instagram comments section to clear up any speculation regarding the nature of her relationship with Offset and their divorce, as well as their pregnancy.

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is proposing legislation empowering the U.S. military to attack Iran's oil refineries and other targets including its nuclear plants.

Brat Summer star Charli XCX recently stripped down to her cheekiest outfit yet for a super sultry video with Guess collaborator Billie Eilish to celebrate her 32nd birthday

Hollywood está retrocediendo en sus objetivos de diversidad, según un nuevo estudio de la Iniciativa de Inclusión Annenberg de la USC.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index plunged 12.4% on Monday, with an ensuing chain of sell-offs that shook the world markets as investors anguished over the state of the US economy and fears of a recession.

The Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" rises to a new peak on two Billboard charts this week, a quarter-century after it became a generation-defining smash.

Southgate 's departure came on the back of another Euro final defeat, and the FA have pledged to take as long as necessary to find a successor with an interim option in place if required.

The yuan gained 0.067% to 11.82 rubles over the day

After watching former President Donald Trump spend the last week raving about Kamala Harris not being a "real" Black woman, progressive USA Today columnist Rex Huppke made the case that Trump's psyche appears to be severely damaged by Harris' entry into the race.

The pop superstar will return to the London venue from August 15 to 20 to finish her UK and Ireland run.

A Real Madrid player has sent a message of support to American sprinter Noah Lyles after winning gold in the Men's 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson are through to the quarterfinals of the women's beach volleyball competition at the Paris Olympics after a 2-0 upset of Americans Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss in the Round of 16 on Monday.

Lisa Fischer, who came to fame as a star of the documentary "20 Feet From Stardom" documentary, comes to San Jose Jazz Summer Fest Aug. 11.

Early reviews of iOS 18 beta suggest Apple Intelligence may not make a big splash in 2024, despite impressive AI features showcased at WWDC 2024.

Fortunately a few luxury and performance models still run on regular-grade gas.

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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has a suggestion for parents who don't believe the Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school classrooms throughout the state.