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Sony announced it will stop making physical discs for PlayStation games starting January 2028. After that, new PlayStation games will only be sold as digital downloads through the PlayStation Store and other retailers.
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From January 2028, Sony will no longer produce physical discs for PlayStation games.
New games will only be available in digital format via the PlayStation Store or retailers.
Digital game downloads already made up 78% of game sales in Sony’s 2026 fiscal year.
Buying a digital game means getting a license to play it, not owning the game itself.
Sony will close the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita in the U.S. in July 2027.
Players will still be able to download previously purchased content for some time after those stores close.
This move continues a shift from physical game ownership to a digital licensing model.
Some gamers worry about losing access to purchased games in the future since digital licenses can be revoked.
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A former CIA officer said during a government hearing that he believes the CIA never fully stopped its research under Project MK-Ultra. The hearing was held by a House committee task force focused on declassifying government secrets related to MK-Ultra.
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Project MK-Ultra was a CIA program that involved research on individuals, often related to mind control and behavior modification.
A former CIA officer spoke on Tuesday during a House committee hearing about MK-Ultra.
The officer stated he does not believe the CIA ended all research connected to MK-Ultra.
The hearing was held by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Task Force on Declassification of Federal Secrets.
The focus of the hearing was to gather testimony about MK-Ultra and federal secret programs.
MK-Ultra has been controversial because it involved secret experiments on people, sometimes without their knowledge.
The House panel is reviewing what parts of the program can be made public.
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John Brennan, former CIA Director, has filed a lawsuit asking the Justice Department to keep all records from its current investigation of him. He says the records are important to protect himself from what he calls a unfair prosecution.
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John Brennan is the former Director of the CIA.
He is currently under investigation by the Justice Department in Florida.
Brennan believes the investigation is unfair and has filed a lawsuit.
The lawsuit demands that all records related to the investigation be preserved.
Brennan says these records will help him defend against the charges.
This is the first formal legal action Brennan has taken about the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, and details about the charges have not been fully shared.
The case is connected to actions taken during the Trump administration.
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation worries have decreased because prices, including energy costs, are going down. He did not give any clues about the Federal Reserve’s next decision on interest rates.
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Kevin Warsh is the Chair of the Federal Reserve.
He spoke early Wednesday at a central banker conference in Portugal.
Warsh said inflation risks are lower now.
Energy prices have fallen significantly.
The drop in energy costs followed a U.S. and Iran framework agreement last month.
Warsh did not indicate what the Fed will do about interest rates next.
The Federal Reserve monitors inflation and sets interest rates to manage the economy.
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A man named Riad Bouchaker was found guilty of trying to kill three children and attacking others in a stabbing incident in Dublin in 2023. The attack caused serious injuries and led to riots in the city. Bouchaker will be sentenced in September.
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Riad Bouchaker, 52 years old and an Algerian-born Irish citizen, attacked children and a childcare worker with a 12-inch kitchen knife on November 23, 2023.
The attack occurred outside a childcare center in Parnell Square, Dublin, as children were leaving.
One five-year-old girl was stabbed in the heart and suffered a brain injury, now unable to speak, using a wheelchair, and fed through a stomach tube.
Two other children, a five-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl, were also injured but less seriously.
The childcare worker, Leanne Flynn, was stabbed while protecting the children and suffered serious lung and internal injuries.
The attacker also harmed other children and a teenager who tried to stop him.
Bystanders subdued Bouchaker, causing him to be injured and hospitalized.
He denied all charges in court, claiming he did not intend to kill anyone, but the jury found him guilty on all counts.
The judge will decide Bouchaker’s punishment in September.
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Ukrainian forces attacked a major Russian oil refinery in Ufa for the second time in a week, targeting key fuel production facilities far inside Russia. These strikes are part of ongoing long-range attacks that have caused fuel shortages in Russia and put pressure on the Kremlin during the war in Ukraine. Ukraine also attacked a missile parts plant in Penza, and Russia reported intercepting many Ukrainian drones over various regions.
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Ukraine struck the Ufa oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest, located over 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine.
The Ufa refinery produces lubricants and is important to Russia’s fuel supply.
Ukraine also hit a plant producing missile parts in the Penza region, about 500 kilometers from Ukraine.
Russian officials and Penza authorities confirmed drone attacks, with some injuries and property damage.
Russia reported intercepting 179 Ukrainian drones over 16 Russian regions and nearby seas.
Ukraine’s drone and missile strikes have led to fuel rationing in some parts of Russia.
Ukrainian Defense Minister said these strikes slow the Russian army’s advances by disrupting supplies.
Sweden agreed to send fighter jets to Ukraine, supporting defense against Russian aircraft.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited Ireland and pushed for progress on Ukraine’s European Union membership bid.
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Volvo introduced the compact electric SUV EX30 in 2023 with an affordable price based on production in China. However, heavy US tariffs on Chinese and European-made cars raised its price significantly, leading Volvo to stop importing the EX30 to the US. The car has strong performance and safety features but is no longer available for new US customers.
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The Volvo EX30 is a small electric crossover vehicle with high safety standards.
Originally priced at $34,950 for the rear-wheel drive version when made in China.
US tariffs on Chinese-built cars introduced in 2024 and increased by 2025 raised costs.
Volvo moved production to Belgium, but European exports still face a 25% tariff.
The tariff increased the starting price to over $40,000 for rear-wheel drive version, and nearly $50,000 for the EX30 Cross Country AWD model.
The EX30 Cross Country has more ground clearance and protection for rough roads or urban driving.
It has a 65 kWh battery, 422 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and can go 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds.
Volvo has stopped accepting new orders for the EX30 in the US; only existing inventory remains.
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Bending Spoons, the owner of AOL and other tech companies, raised $1.7 billion by selling shares on the stock market. The company focuses on buying struggling tech firms and improving them, using technology like artificial intelligence (AI) to help grow their businesses.
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Bending Spoons sold 58 million shares at $29 each in its initial public offering (IPO).
The company received $1 billion from the sale, and the total market value reached $25.5 billion.
Bending Spoons owns companies such as Eventbrite, Vimeo, and recently acquired AOL.
AOL was a major internet company in the 1990s and early 2000s but struggled after the dot-com crash.
Founded in Italy in 2013, Bending Spoons has bought over 50 companies and reorganized them.
The company uses AI to help improve the services of its acquired businesses.
In early 2026, Bending Spoons earned $27.5 million profit on $601 million revenue.
Bending Spoons has about 500 million monthly users and 9 million paying customers.
The company holds nearly $4.4 billion in debt and will use some IPO money to buy more companies.
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Hawai‘i plans to build a new $4.7 million facility in Wahiawā that will crack eggs to meet rising demand for eggs in schools and other institutions. The project aims to boost local food production but has raised concerns about who will benefit and whether it will help local farmers.
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The facility will crack low-grade eggs to supply liquid eggs for the Department of Education and other customers.
Hawai‘i’s schools currently use less than 1% frozen or liquid eggs but expect demand to rise with increased egg-based meals.
The property for the facility will cost $4.7 million.
The project is part of a larger plan to create centralized food facilities to support local agriculture and schools statewide.
State officials, led by Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, are pushing the project to improve local food security.
Some lawmakers worry public money may primarily benefit a large local egg producer rather than smaller farmers.
The Department of Education wants to purchase 30% of its food locally by 2030.
The facility is necessary because schools cannot buy eggs in shells but require pre-processed liquid eggs.
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Iran is preparing for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war involving Israel and the U.S. The country is facing questions about its future leadership and political direction amid ongoing regional tensions and internal challenges like economic problems and recent protests.
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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was assassinated at the start of the war with Israel and the U.S.
Iran is holding a four-day state funeral with many foreign officials attending.
Khamenei’s son, who is expected to succeed him, has not yet appeared publicly.
There is uncertainty whether Iran will continue as a theocracy or shift toward military rule.
Iran and the U.S. recently held indirect talks in Doha but ended them without agreement.
The region is exploring ways to bypass Iran’s control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s population is struggling with corruption, inflation, and the aftermath of protests that saw deaths and arrests.
The funeral is being portrayed by the regime as a display of strength despite recent difficulties.
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European lawmakers warned Albania that its talks to join the European Union could be endangered if it continues plans for a luxury resort supported by Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law. The project involves building on protected coastal areas, which has sparked large protests and concerns about environmental damage and the country’s EU membership goals.
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European Parliament members say Albania risks losing progress on EU membership over a €1.4 billion real estate project.
The project is supported by Jared Kushner and involves building a large resort on Albania’s Sazan island and Zvërnec peninsula.
The construction areas include environmentally protected zones, raising concerns about damage to forests, dunes, and wildlife habitats.
Protests against the project, called the “flamingo revolution,” demand the resignation of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
About 92% of Albanians support joining the EU, making accession a major national goal.
Prime Minister Rama aims to finish EU accession talks by 2027 but may jeopardize that deadline by continuing the resort plans.
European Parliament calls for halting construction in protected areas and removing laws that allow risky investments in these zones.
Dutch MEP Tineke Strik said the resort project threatens Albania’s compliance with EU environmental rules needed for membership talks.
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German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian man, identified as Serhii K, for leading the attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea in 2022. The suspect denies involvement, and Ukraine denies any role in the explosions that damaged the pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany.
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The accused Ukrainian man was arrested in Italy last summer and extradited to Germany in November.
He is said to have led a team of seven people in attacking and destroying three of the four Nord Stream pipelines.
The blasts released large amounts of methane gas into the Baltic Sea and stopped the pipelines from working.
Germany and Ukraine have denied involvement in the sabotage.
A second Ukrainian suspect was arrested near Warsaw based on a German arrest warrant.
Nord Stream 1 had supplied Russian gas to Germany before Russia shut it down in 2022.
The attacks happened months after Germany canceled approval for Nord Stream 2 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The incident caused tension as Germany is a major military supporter of Ukraine.
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President Trump reported over $1 billion in income related to cryptocurrency in his annual financial disclosure. Democrats claim that he and his family may have made improper profits from their cryptocurrency businesses.
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President Trump’s financial disclosure showed more than $1 billion in income tied to cryptocurrency.
He reported about $594 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto company he started with his sons.
Democrats are raising concerns about possible improper profits from these ventures.
The financial disclosure was released on a Tuesday.
The report focuses on the President’s and his family’s involvement in the cryptocurrency industry.
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Clashes between Iranian security forces and Kurdish rebel groups have increased, raising the risk of a new conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. These events challenge a recent ceasefire between Tehran and Washington and follow past threats from U.S. and Israeli officials to support Kurdish movements against Iran.
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Two members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in an attack in Paveh, western Iran.
A new Kurdish group called Xori Hiwa (Sun of Hope) claimed responsibility for the attack.
The IRGC responded with a counterterrorism operation in West Azerbaijan province, killing six infiltrators linked to Kurdish rebels.
Kurdish group PJAK said four of its fighters died in clashes near Mahabad city.
The Kurdish population in Iran is about 10% and mainly lives in western provinces.
Kurdish groups in Iran have a long history of seeking more autonomy or independence, often through armed conflict.
Iran and Kurdish groups in neighboring Iraq have complex relations, with Iran pressuring Iraq and its Kurdish region to act against Iranian Kurdish militants.
U.S. and Israeli officials have previously threatened to support Kurdish groups as part of their strategy against Iran.
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb leads a secret government panel under President Trump that studies unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs. The panel reviews military videos and reports to understand these objects, assuming they are human-made and focusing on national security.
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Avi Loeb, a Harvard scientist, was chosen by President Trump to head a panel on UFOs, called unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).
The panel asks the Pentagon for videos, images, and documents about UFO encounters.
Loeb starts his investigation assuming UAP are created by humans, not aliens.
The panel meets privately and reports its findings directly to the White House.
Some scientists criticize Loeb’s leadership due to his unconventional ideas about alien life.
Another panel member, retired Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet, believes some UFOs are alien and claims government cover-ups.
Billionaire Ben Lamm, known for efforts to revive extinct animals, is also on the panel and supports searching for UFOs using satellites.
The U.S. government has released some previously secret UFO files publicly this year.
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Former CIA Director John Brennan has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department and several Trump administration officials. He wants a court order to protect records related to two federal criminal investigations about him.
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Brennan is facing two Justice Department criminal probes linked to his actions while in office.
One probe examines if Brennan lied to Congress in 2023 about Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
The second probe looks into alleged conspiracies by officials from the Obama and Biden administrations to block President Trump from office.
Brennan’s lawyers claim the investigations are politically motivated and meant to punish opponents of President Trump.
Brennan has asked a judge to require the government and intelligence agencies to keep all relevant materials safe.
The case is assigned to Judge Jia Cobb, appointed by President Biden.
Key figures in the probe include Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and attorneys linked to President Trump’s team.
Some law enforcement veterans worry the investigation is staffed with people who want a politically driven indictment of Brennan.
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The article says that although left-wing candidates claim to represent working-class people, the people who support democratic socialism are mostly wealthy and well-educated. This suggests there is a gap between who the candidates say they represent and who actually supports them.
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Left-wing candidates say they speak for working-class people.
Supporters of democratic socialism tend to be wealthier.
Many supporters also have higher education.
There is a difference between the candidates' message and their actual supporters.
The working class may not feel represented by democratic socialists.
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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has tried several times to return to Venezuela after recent deadly earthquakes, but her efforts have caused tension with the Trump administration. U.S. officials say her actions complicated relief work and increased political conflicts in Venezuela during a critical recovery period.
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Maria Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader who won a Nobel Peace Prize and supports President Donald Trump.
Venezuela suffered earthquakes that killed more than 1,700 people and left many homeless.
Maduro was ousted from power on January 3, 2024, after stealing the election, with U.S. help.
Machado has tried to enter Venezuela via nearby countries but was blocked in Curacao and Panama.
The Trump administration is officially neutral about Machado’s return but says her attempts cause confusion and threaten relief efforts.
Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, was installed as Venezuela’s leader by U.S.-backed policy, which Machado opposes.
U.S. diplomat John Barrett expressed trust in local Venezuelan authorities despite criticisms from exiles and opposition.
U.S. officials worry Machado’s actions could cause unrest while many people need humanitarian aid.
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Researchers report that new AI tools are making it easier to create fake sexual images and harmful content targeting Muslim women in India. This technology increases online harassment by producing realistic but false pictures and messages.
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Muslim women in India have faced online abuse for several years.
Generative AI can create fake images and propaganda automatically.
These AI-made images often target Muslim women sexualizing them falsely.
The new technology intensifies the scale and impact of online harassment.
Experts are warning about the growing abuse enabled by AI tools.
The use of AI in this way raises concerns about misinformation and hate speech.
This development is part of a broader global discussion about AI ethics and misuse.
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President Donald Trump claims the U.S. Constitution gives him the right to take almost any action as president. Recent Supreme Court decisions have mostly supported him, and documents show he has made about $2 billion from various sources since returning to office, including cryptocurrency and foreign deals.
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President Trump says Article 2 of the Constitution allows him wide powers as president.
The Supreme Court has made several rulings that have favored President Trump recently.
A report from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics revealed Trump earned around $2 billion after starting his second term.
His income sources include golf courses, Trump-branded products, cryptocurrencies, and overseas deals.
President Trump received a Boeing 747 airplane as a gift from Qatar.
There are concerns about conflicts of interest between President Trump’s official role and his private business interests.
The Supreme Court stopped Trump’s attempt to fire a Federal Reserve governor without cause.
The court allowed the government to end temporary protected status for some migrants, affecting many people from unsafe countries.
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