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The Outer Worlds 2 studio Obsidian accused of “violating state wage and hour laws” for profit in California lawsuit
The company denied the allegations earlier this year Image credit: Microsoft Obsidian Entertainment, developers of The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed, have been sued in California for allegedly engaging "in a systematic pattern of wage and hour violations". The case was initially filed in the Superior Court of Orange County by plaintiff Victoria Turner in
The World’s Weirdest Festivals You Should Visit at Least Once
Most “weird” festivals are only weird if you arrive with a lazy checklist mindset. Stay longer than an afternoon, and the pattern changes. What looks absurd from a phone screen usually turns out to be ritual, civic pride, controlled chaos, and a town showing you exactly how it likes to celebrate. Not all madness is
World’s fattest parrots have mating frenzy
Across the tropics, a growing movement is working to secure a future for primates in the face of disease, deforestation and wildlife trade. Reporting from across the planet, this video series highlights how scientists, conservationists and local communities are rebuilding populations and reconnecting fragmented forests. Along the way, it reveals the innovation, collaboration and resilience
World’s largest one stop jewellery marketplace attracts some 80,000 buyers, with growth in buyers from ASEAN, Korea and beyond
HONG KONG, March 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) – The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show wrapped up successfully today. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) under the “Two Shows, Two Venues” format, the twin shows together drew some 80,000 buyers from 150 countries and regions, with
World’s calmest stock market challenges options traders in India
Synopsis Indian stock market has become one of the calmest in the world -- so calm that it’s prompting a rethink of strategies among players in the country’s vast derivatives space. Listen to this article in summarized format ETMarkets.com India’s stock market has become one of the calmest in the world — so calm that
World’s Longest Direct Flight! Chinese Airline Launches 12,000-Mile, 29-Hour-Long Flight Across Pacific
China Eastern Airlines has introduced what it is calling the world’s longest direct flight, linking Shanghai with Buenos Aires. The new service will officially begin on December 4 and will cover almost 12,000 miles, making it one of the most ambitious routes in commercial aviation. The flight will not be nonstop in the strictest sense
SBF rolls out world’s first Gen AI tool to help businesses with trade rules, Singapore News
PUBLISHED ON September 09, 2025 5:30 AM UPDATED September 09, 2025 5:48 AM BY Dana Leong Marking a world first, a generative AI tool has been launched to help simplify complex trade rules and provide clear guidance on free trade agreements (FTA) for businesses here. This comes amid a global changing order and uncertainty surrounding
‘War of the Worlds’ Isn’t Just Bad. It’s Also Shameless Tech Propaganda
“Here we go” is both the first line of the 2025 Amazon Prime movie War of the Worlds and exactly what I said when I chose to watch it after the shitstorm of reviews that warned me not to. Directed by Rich Lee and shot exclusively through online calls and surveillance feed POVs, War of
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...