In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin addresses the audience during the Future Technologies Forum at the World Trade Center in Moscow on February 14, 2024. Alexander Kazakov | AFP | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is united as it faces the threats of “international … Read more
Netflix’s final trailer for the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender is here, offering a final peek at the newest adaptation of the beloved cartoon. It’ll be tough to live up to the original, but least it’ll probably be better than the 2010 movie. Set in an Asian-inspired fantasy world where people can control water, … Read more
The United Nations’ top court begins hearings Thursday for South Africa’s allegation that Israel’s war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians. Israel strongly denies the claim. Although the case is likely to take years to resolve, South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to order an immediate suspension of Israel’s military offensive … Read more
MANILA, Philippines – Homegrown motorcycle taxi company Angkas, recently wrapped up its basketball tournament, which showcased remarkable skills and camaraderie among its biker-partners. In its fourth successful season, with 124 participating teams since the league commenced in July, the event showcased the extraordinary talent and sportsmanship of Angkas riders. Angkas CEO George Royeca, underscored the … Read more
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government is pouring resources into detecting what it suggests are “fake” missing people — cases reported by political opponents to embarrass the government, or kidnapped people who return home but don’t notify authorities. Yet officials make no significant effort to find actual missing people, angering the families of Mexico’s estimated 113,000 … Read more
Former actress Amanda Bynes has revealed that she is working on a podcast project that will zoom in on “the entertainment industry” and will be collaborating with her “best friend,” Paul Sieminski, a biochemist and a scientist. Bynes noted that the podcast will center on discussions about various aspects of the entertainment industry, including “fashion, … Read more
Electric mobility startup Revel is officially shutting down its shared moped business in New York City and San Francisco, according to a company-wide email that CEO and co-founder Frank Reig sent Friday. TechCrunch has viewed the email. San Francisco and New York were Revel’s last two moped sharing markets. The company will now focus solely … Read more
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Another big esports brand is making some major changes. 100 Thieves, which already announced layoffs in January, is laying off more staff and spinning out its internal game development studio and its Juvee energy drink, 100 Thieves president and COO John Robinson said in a Thursday thread on X (formerly Twitter). The cuts impact roughly … Read more
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Niantic is making some main organizational modifications, together with layoffs, recreation shutdowns, and the closure of its Los Angeles studio, based on an e-mail from Niantic CEO John Hanke shared on the corporate’s web site. The modifications are designed to slender the corporate’s focus, particularly on growing and sustaining its money cow, Pokémon Go. Alongside … Read more