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CHP targets ‘video game-styled’ driving with new vehicles

In the real world, aggressive lane weaving, triple-digit speeds and road rage aren’t part of a high-score strategy—they’re deadly. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is deploying a new generation of low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles (SMPV) to …

Helldivers 2 devs’ next game is “100% funded” by Arrowhead, but studio is still open to working with PlayStation again ...

NYT ‘Strands’ Today: Hints, Spangram And Answers For Saturday, May 17th

Today's NYT Strands hints and answersCredit: New York Times Looking for Friday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here: ForbesNYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram And Answers For Friday, May 16By Paul Tassi It’s been awhile, dearest …

Fortnite unavailable on iPhones globally after Apple rejects App Store release

Epic Games says Fortnite is now unavailable on iPhones and iPads globally because Apple blocked a bid to release the popular video game in the App Store in the US and Europe. “Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App …

Cirque du Soleil’s OVO fails to stick the landing

Open this photo in gallery:Cirque du Soleil's OVO starts off intriguingly with a giant inflatable egg at centre stage, surrounded by a cast of insect characters.Marie-Andrée Lemire/Cirque du Soleil Title: OVO Written by: Deborah Colker Performed by …

When Is The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Coming To Streaming?

(L/R) US actress Jenna Ortega, Canadian singer Abel Makkonen Tesfaye aka The Weeknd and Irish actor ... More Barry Keoghan attend the world premiere of Lionsgate's "Hurry Up Tomorrow" in New York, May 13, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS …

Where To Find Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader, Already Swearing And Using Slurs

Darth VaderLoserfruit In a glimpse at the not-too-distant future of video game writing, or lack thereof, Fortnite has just added an AI version of Darth Vader who will respond in real-time to player voice chat. Within hours, it’s already going the way you …

The Witcher 3's most memorable sidequest was almost very different

By Oliver Brandt is a Contributing Pop Culture Writer based in Tasmania, Australia. Their focus is reporting on video games, film, and TV. They have extensive knowledge of video game history and communities both in Australia and abroad, animated films and …

Mums are using video games to bond with their kids, study finds

Chrystal Williams snuggles up on the couch with her five-year-old son slaying dragons and hunting for treasure, immersed in their online gaming world. "I let him run through the hills, ride a horse and he loves telling me about the trees, animals and …

Bloober Team says its new game won't have an easy mode

By Ryan Woodrow joined Newsweek as a contributing writer in 2024, based in London, England. He has an expert knowledge in video games and pop culture, with a wealth of experience creating detailed game guides and reviews. He graduated from Staffordshire …

GoldenEye 007 and Quake join Video Game Hall of Fame

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has announced its latest inductees for 2025: Defender, GoldenEye 007, Quake, and Tamagotchi. These four iconic games were chosen from a group of finalists that also included Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: …

Lately: An Anonymous hacker’s regret, Canada’s first AI minister and ‘lootbox’ gambling

Welcome back to Lately, The Globe’s weekly tech newsletter. If you have feedback or just want to say hello to a real-life human, send me an e-mail. In this week’s issue: 🥷 A Canadian hacker has some regrets 🥇 Canada’s first AI minister 📚 The rising pile of …

Cousins played video games while this future MasterChef sat tight at the table

The festival ends on Sunday, May 18, with Il Mercato, an Italian-themed edition of the Myrtleford Farmers' Market, showcasing regional producers with seasonal produce and artisan stalls, regional wines, food and Italian entertainment.

How Video Game Sex Scenes Are Made

Somewhere in Warsaw, Poland, two actors are pretending to have sex. It’s not the most intimate of environments. The mood lighting, if you can call it that, is fluorescent bulbs burning overhead, making the sterile, white walls look even brighter than they …

Morocco signs two key agreements to launch training programs in video game development

Two partnership agreements were signed Tuesday in Rabat between three government and institutional bodies, giving a push to Morocco’s efforts to develop its video game industry.  The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and …

Mortal Kombat 2 Is Almost Certainly Going To Include A Massive Video Game Location That No Other MK Movie Has

I'm confident that Mortal Kombat 2 will include a video game location that all the other live-action movies have ignored. The highly anticipated sequel, which is set for an October 25, 2025 release date, will pick up not that long after the intense …

Will PlayStation Prices Go Up? Sony Warns Of Possible Price Hikes Due To Tariffs

Topline Sony said Wednesday it may either hike prices on consumer goods or move its PlayStation manufacturing to the United States to ease the expected burden of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, possibly joining Nintendo and Microsoft in raising …

Game on! Video game design showcase set for May 17

Ready, set, game! On May 17, 21 student teams will present their video games at the annual Game Design Initiative at Cornell’s (GDIAC) 2025 Games Showcase in Clark Atrium in the Physical Sciences building from 1-4 p.m. The showcase will feature teams from …

How to Play More Video Games When You Have No Time

Do you long for the days when you could spend hours playing PC games or staring at a TV with a controller in your hand? You’re far from alone. The gaming industry is producing more games than ever before, but you’ve got no time to play them. But you don’t …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

Innovation, Vision, Legacy, and Leadership: Mr. Purple Builds a Brand Designed to Outlast Him

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an exclusive Xraised interview, Purple Group CEO Jignesh Patel discusses how purpose, design, and innovative thinking are influencing industries and shaping modern leadership …

'Journey Through Time' is an enlightening exploration of RCIA by Laurence F. Aucella

Dive into a groundbreaking study blending history, theology, and hard data to uncover what drives and sustains adult converts in the RCIA process. GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kravitz and Sons LLC is honored …

Intelligent Diva Unveils Landmark AI Fashion Show Alongside Major Music Releases

JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multi-talented artist and entrepreneur Intelligent Diva is redefining the boundaries of fashion and music with the simultaneous release of multiple projects that showcase her …

Balady+ the first app to feature local maps and redefine the navigation experience in the Kingdom

Balady+ the first app to feature local maps and redefine the navigation experience in the Kingdom RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Balady, a subsidiary of NHC Innovation, has launched Balady+, an app aimed at improving …

Antoine Dupont Joins Rugby Football Club Los Angeles Ownership Group

Rugby Football Club Los Angeles is proud to welcome Antoine Dupont and his company Ouest Coast into the ownership group of the franchise. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Widely regarded as one of the very best …

Exceptional Mountain Estate with Private Ski Access in Park City, Utah, Heads to Auction with Concierge Auctions

Top Listing on Utah Market Designed by Fred Babcock to Auction in Cooperation with Paul Benson and Marcus Wood of Engel & Völkers NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A rare legacy estate is coming to market in the …

Dr. Katrina Ferguson Launches New Coaching Platform for Faith-Based Entrepreneurs—Inks Media Partnership with ME Studios

BREAKING: Dr. Katrina Ferguson Launches Bold New Coaching Platform for Faith-Based Entrepreneurs—Inks Strategic Media Partnership with ME Studios DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful move poised to …

Virtue Solar Earns SWaM Certification to Help Power Local Projects

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virtue Solar, a locally owned and operated solar installation company, is proud to announce it has received official certification through Virginia’s SWaM program (Small, Women-owned, …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

Mai Coffee Unveils First-Ever Vietnamese Coffee Pouches, Bringing 'Viet Super Coffee' To The World

Innovative brewing method delivers authentic Vietnamese Robusta coffee without specialized equipment CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While coffee innovation often revolves around high-tech gadgets and complex brewing …

Richard Bland College and Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia Launch Workforce Training Initiative in Petersburg

Partnership to create career pathways and drive economic growth. SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 4, Richard Bland College (RBC), in partnership with Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, will …

James Malinchak Interviews Kevin Mar: Global Fencing Leader and Founder of Kaizen Academy on Championing Leadership

James Malinchak Interviews Kevin Mar: Global Fencing Leader and Founder of Kaizen Academy on Championing Leadership, Excellence, and Empowerment Through Sport SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

Business Solutions Marketing Group Unveils Google Business Optimization Service to Boost Map Pack Visibility

Business Solutions Marketing Group Reveals Innovative Tactics to Get Found on Google Maps (Even If You’re Not in the Top 3!) MECHANICSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business Solutions Marketing Group today announced a suite …

Sir Gadfly Unveils Fiat Prison — Two 1/1 Bitcoin-Inscribed Lenticulars Debut at Inscribing Vegas 2025

A first in Bitcoin art history: One-of-a-kind lenticular installation paired with an Ordinal inscription. Only two exist—one will be auctioned. GOLD COUNTRY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bitcoin-native glitch artist Sir …

Nevada Businesses Shift Toward Outsource Accounts Receivable Services To Speed Up Collections

Discover how Nevada businesses are improving cash flow and speeding collections by shifting to outsource accounts receivable services. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Widespread delayed payments are putting a …

Accounts Payable Services Boost Efficiency for Oregon Small Businesses

Oregon businesses enhance financial control with IBN Technologies’ cost-effective and secure accounts payable services. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the face of supply chain complexity and inflationary …

James Malinchak Interviews Dr. Tom Holloway: Distinguished Toastmaster, Leadership Speaker and Bestselling Author

James Malinchak Interviews Dr. Tom Holloway: Distinguished Toastmaster, Leadership Speaker and Bestselling Author on Empowering Leaders to Lead Through Service ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International …

James Malinchak Interviews Mary Harrison: Author, Autism Advocate, and Parent Coach

James Malinchak Interviews Mary Harrison: Author, Autism Advocate, and Parent Coach on Unlocking the Potential of Children with Special Needs WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International speaker and ABC’s Secret …