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DEIR BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Tuesday it had received “findings” from Palestinian militants in Gaza that were handed over to the Red Cross. The hostages are believed to be the remains of one of two hostages still in the territory: an Israeli and a Thai. The Israeli government said they would be…
Tiger Woods says major schedule changes are coming to the PGA Tour, and soon. After Harris English talks about the 20-event tour schedule for the RSM Classic, Golf Digest reports on the intrigue, people and vision behind the massive changes to the tour under new CEO Brian Rolapp. One of the integral figures in this…
According to a press release, the US prediction market Kalshi has completed US$1 billion in financing and its valuation has risen to approximately US$11 billion. The latest funding round was led by Paradigm, with participation from veteran venture capital firms including Sequoia Capital and Alphabet’s growth equity unit CapitalG. Last month, TechCrunch reported on the…
Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld device is finally one step closer to becoming a true standalone gaming device. Nearly two years after its launch, the company has rolled out a major update that enables PlayStation Plus Premium members to stream PS5 games directly from the cloud without needing to be connected to the console. Rolling out…
Paytm recently added a new feature that allows users to create personalized Unified Payments Interface (UPI) IDs. Now, according to a report, the same feature is being rolled out to Google Pay and other UPI platforms. The Custom ID feature is considered a privacy-focused add-on feature that allows users to hide their phone number or…
Winter is in full swing in Greater Cincinnati, with snow falling early in the month. Cincinnati’s first snowfall on December 2 set a new record. The last record of this date was 2.2 inches in 1929. As of Tuesday morning, areas around Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky had mostly received between 4.3 and 4.8 inches…
It’s been a very exciting few days for Michigan State athletics. Michigan State University announced Tuesday that they will launch a new $1 billion initiative called “FOR SPARTA” to enhance facilities, enhance the student-athlete experience and “ensure MSU’s position as a leader in collegiate athletics.” The initiative was previously announced through social media posts and…
Nintendo is expanding its digital presence with the launch of a dedicated Nintendo Store app, giving fans a faster and more convenient way to browse and shop through the eShop on mobile devices. The new app, available on iPhone, iPad and Android, is part of the Japanese company’s efforts to modernize its online ecosystem. After…
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a slew of new digital payments initiatives at the Global Fintech Festival 2025 in Mumbai. A key highlight is the introduction of biometric and wearable glass authentication for UPI transactions, aiming to make digital payments faster and more…
Ukraine’s General Staff rejected Kremlin claims on Tuesday that Russian troops had captured the key city of Pokrovsk, ahead of a visit to Moscow by U.S. envoy Steve Vitkov. “Armed forces units of Ukraine are continuing defensive operations on difficult sections of the front line, including Pokrovsk, Vovchansk and Kupyansk,” staff said on Telegram. The…