Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming
The Atari home video game system took the late1970s and early 1980s by storm, complete with faux wood paneling and a classic joystick with a big red button. Rival systems eventually surpassed the video-game pioneer but its iconic status, and fans, remained.
2023-09-30 20:25
NBA suspends player accused of exposing himself to sports psychologist
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Friday that former San Antonio Spurs player Joshua Primo has been given a four-game suspension without pay for "conduct detrimental to the league" after a league investigation determined that "Primo engaged in inappropriate and offensive behavior by exposing himself to women."
2023-09-30 19:21
With Kremlin apologist leading the polls, Slovakia vote threatens country's support for Ukraine
Slovaks are voting in a parliamentary election on Saturday, a knife-edge vote that could radically reshape Slovakia's approach to Ukraine and create deep rifts within NATO and the European Union.
2023-09-30 15:47
'No one is safe': France vows action as bedbugs sweep Paris
The French government has vowed action to "reassure and protect" the public as its capital Paris reports a "widespread" rise in bedbugs.
2023-09-30 13:27
This Ukrainian soldier lost a leg to a landmine. Now he's back on the front line
A group of Ukrainian soldiers moves swiftly through a front-line training ground, overcoming obstacles and firing at distant targets. One has a prosthetic limb where his lower right leg used to be - he's among the many Ukrainians injured by landmines.
2023-09-30 12:21
A weed hangover? Why Thailand's having second thoughts about decriminalizing cannabis
Opening a cannabis dispensary wasn't always top of the list of Wassaya Iemvijan's ambitions. The former lawyer, from the Thai capital Bangkok, first turned to the plant as a form of "alternative care" to cope with stress and settle her mind.
2023-09-30 08:29
Cardi B really loves Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt
Cardi B. came for the spicy wings and ended up sharing some "Who knew?" news.
2023-09-30 02:59
Amazon Violated Nationwide Worker Rights’ Settlement, US Labor Board Says
Amazon.com Inc. was accused by US officials of violating the terms of a labor board settlement, teeing up
2023-09-30 01:57
Debunked: The Empire State Building Didn’t Actually Light Up for Taylor Swift’s “Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch”
The Empire State Building seemingly lit up for "ketchup and seemingly ranch." But not everything is as it seems.
2023-09-30 01:53
Intel hails 'landmark' as high-volume EUV production begins at Irish plant
By Padraic Halpin and Max A. Cherney LEIXLIP, Ireland (Reuters) -Chipmaker Intel said on Friday it had begun high-volume production
2023-09-30 00:17
Sweden's prime minister summons police and army chiefs, as gang violence surges
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will meet the national army and police chiefs on Friday to combat a surge in gang violence, as the country reels from record shooting deaths this month.
2023-09-29 19:21
Evergrande's chairman has been detained. The company will struggle to survive
After defaulting on its debt two years ago, Chinese real estate developer Evergrande was meant to be restructured and allowed to get back on its feet. But that plan now looks to be in peril, after police detained its chairman as well as staff at a financing subsidiary.
2023-09-29 19:21