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What You Need To Know About Fortnite's Huge Upcoming XP Changes

Epic Games will be dramatically altering how progression works in Fortnite's various modes in the near future. Starting with all new passes added after the current season ends, you will progress ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit

A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity.

World - The New York Times - October 29

'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Women on how abortion shaped their vote

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

The Red Hook Waterfront Is a Developer’s Dream. Could It Come True?

The Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn used to be home to some of the busiest piers on the East Coast. Developers say the land could fit thousands of housing units.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

$2 billion marina development aims to turn Fort Lauderdale into 'mini Monaco'

The new development at the Bahia Mar marina will include a hotel, condo towers, a beach club, restaurants and retail space, according to the plans.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Trump could be on the hook for huge legal bills if he loses the election

The former president has faced more than $100 million in legal costs, which he’s largely financed through campaign donations.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Anthony Richardson needs more time to develop raw talent: Analysis

Anthony Richardson got fewer starts than Bryce Young before he was sent to the bench

Sports - ABC News - November 1

Meta’s Llama Used to Develop AI Model for China’s Military

Researchers connected to the People’s Liberation Army created a chatbot model based on Meta’s Large-Language Model AI.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.

Scientist behind Ozempic started her career developing laundry detergent

Novo Nordisk scientist Lotte Knudsen, whose research led to Ozempic and Wegovy, started her career developing laundry detergent.

This Elder Scrolls Game Is Ending Development, Servers Going Offline

Free-to-play card game The Elder Scrolls Legends is no longer available to purchase on Steam and its servers will be switched off on January 30, 2025.. "Thank you for playing and we hope you have ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

Nvidia’s Dow nod is a plus — but this development could be an even-bigger deal

A South Korean memory company recently gave commentary supportive of strong Nvidia demand, an analyst notes.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says

Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find. Although it has been argued that under-threes should not have any screen time at ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

GTA 6 Will "Blow People Away," Former Developer Says

Game designer Ben Hinchliffe worked at Rockstar Games for more than a decade, and he contributed to games like Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption II, and Grand Theft Auto VI before leaving ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Phasmophobia Developers Don't Plan To Add Ghostbusters Or Other IP To The Game

Now that it's out on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S , the developers behind Phasmophobia have spoken about what's next for the co-op ghost-hunting game. One thing you can expect not to see is a ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

‘A huge victory’: World leaders react as Trump secures White House return

A flurry of world leaders sent their congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump after the 78-year-old triumphantly declared a "magnificent" victory.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Nvidia advances robot learning and humanoid development with AI and simulation tools

Nvidia revealed new AI and simulation tools that will advance robot learning and humanoid development. The world’s biggest tech company by valuation (worth $3.432 trillion) said that the tools will ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Why this Clippers roster sets up James Harden for a huge season

Andre Snellings looks at how the Clippers' roster is constructed and what that means for Harden and others this season.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Key Zelda And Animal Crossing Developer Has Left Nintendo

Seven years ago, composer Yasuaki Iwata left his mark on Nintendo history with the riveting score for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , which he co-wrote with Manaka Kataoka and Hajime ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 7

Indian experts hail breakthrough in bid to save huge native bird

The birth of a great Indian bustard chick through artificial insemination has given hope to conservationists.

Palworld Developer Shares More Details About Nintendo's Lawsuit Against The Game

When Palworld debuted earlier this year, its similarities to Pokemon led observers to expect a legal response from Nintendo. That finally happened in September, when Nintendo filed a lawsuit ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Ukrainian Soldiers Say Trump's Peace Push Could Come With a Huge Cost

A rapid conclusion to the war now would likely leave Kyiv with the rough end of the deal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Biden administration to restrict drilling, renewables in the US West to help struggling bird

U.S. officials are proposing tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the U.S. West

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Saliba was Arsenal scouting success that Chelsea spent huge sum to match

The Gunners got in early to land William Saliba for £25m – Chelsea later signed his teammate Wesley Fofana for £70m. It was a cold, rainy afternoon in Montpellier when Arsenal first became serious ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Nintendo’s brain trust including Miyamoto answers questions about game development

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa and gaming legend Shigeru Miyamoto answered questions about game development this week.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 9

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories.

Developing world needs private finance for green transition, says Cop president

UN’s top climate official warns ‘no country is immune’ from climate disaster as conference begins in Azerbaijan. Businesses in the private sector must stump up cash for the developing world to ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy

Art police and Pisa prosecutor say 38 people being investigated, with about 2,100 fake artworks seized. Italian police have dismantled a Europe-wide forgery network suspected of producing ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Why OpenAI Is Trying New Strategies to Deal With an AI Development Slowdown

As quantum leaps in AI capabilities get harder to pull off, the market leader is pivoting to progress. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s Grok AI may be opening to more X users.

Business - Inc. - November 11

PS5 Pro's Huge Price Didn't Negatively Impact Sales, Sony Says

Earlier this month, the PlayStation 5 Pro finally arrived in stores. And while the lack of a disc drive and the $700 price tag have been unpopular with players , Sony President Hiroki Totoki ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 11

23andMe Lays Off 40% of Staff, Shuts Drug Development Business

The genetics company is closing a unit that was once seen as core to its future.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

UK construction executive sues Saudi-owned developer for $100mn

David Grover has brought a lawsuit in Riyadh against PIF-backed Roshn claiming bonuses and performance payments

World - Financial Times - November 13

Amazon shuts down secret project to develop fertility tracker

The project, codenamed "Encore," was part of Amazon's moonshot incubator Grand Challenge, which launched under founder Jeff Bezos.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Trump’s shake-up of EV rules would be ‘huge positive’ for Tesla

Ending consumer subsidies for battery-run cars will lead to wider losses at the electric-car maker’s US rivals

Business - Financial Times - November 14

What to know about a tropical depression that could develop into a late-season storm

Meteorologist Stephanie Abrams with The Weather Channel gives an update on Tropical Depression 19 in the Caribbean, which could develop into a late-season storm that impacts Florida.

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