Author: Nicole Roney

A new RTS game, Empire of the Ants, is on the horizon and is already making waves in the gaming community. This game, built in Unreal Engine 5, offers a unique spin on the traditional real-time strategy genre where players command a colony of insects in a stunning forest environment modeled after countryside Paris. Unlike other RTS games, Empire of the Ants takes the brutality and dehumanizing nature of warfare to a new level, where the value of a single life is essentially zero. Players will find themselves immersed in a world where every unit is meticulously modeled and simulated,…

Visa and Mastercard Settle Class-Action Lawsuit, Agree to Cap Swipe Fees Visa and Mastercard have reached a class-action settlement to cap swipe fees charged to merchants, potentially saving them an estimated $30 billion over the next five years. Swipe fees, collected by Visa and Mastercard for processing credit card transactions and shared with issuing banks, have long been a burden on merchants, who pass the costs onto customers, potentially inflating prices. The settlement stems from a 2005 lawsuit filed by merchants claiming they were paying excessive fees to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards. In 2023, U.S. merchants paid a…

HBO has confirmed that the highly anticipated Season 3 of the popular series “Euphoria” has been delayed. The network revealed that scripts for the upcoming season are still in the writing stage, leading to production delays. These delays have been attributed to a combination of factors including Hollywood strikes and the tragic death of cast member Angus Cloud. Additionally, key cast members such as Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Hunter Schafer have been exploring other opportunities outside of the show. Fans of the series can expect Season 3 to premiere in 2025, with at least a three-year gap between…

In the latest stock market news, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decline while Boeing saw an increase following the announcement of CEO Dave Calhoun’s departure. Super Micro Computer and Nvidia were among the winners in the market as they rallied. One standout stock was Digital World Acquisition, which soared amidst news connected to former President Donald Trump. Additionally, promising stocks such as Allstate, Badger Meter, and Ares Management are nearing buy points, showing potential for growth in the near future. The S&P 500 and small caps showed mixed results, with the Nasdaq down 0.1% and the Russell 2000…

In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, the Duke Blue Devils have secured their spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Jon Scheyer opened up about the intense pressure and high expectations that come with donning the Duke uniform, praising his players for their unwavering dedication. After facing some setbacks in recent games, including tough losses, the Blue Devils delivered a commanding performance to defeat James Madison and advance to the next round. Standout players like Kyle Filipowski and Tyrese Proctor returned to school with moments like these in mind, and their contributions were instrumental…

Tech giant Apple has rolled out a new update, iOS 17.4.1, with vague release notes highlighting important bug fixes and security patches. The company’s decision to not disclose specific details about the update is unusual and has left users speculating about its contents. Speculations suggest that iOS 17.4.1 likely includes significant security patches, with experts advising all users to update their devices immediately to stay protected. This update comes just two weeks after the release of iOS 17.4, which brought changes to the iPhone in the European Union. In light of the release, Mosyle, an Apple Unified Platform, has partnered…

March Madness continued to deliver plenty of excitement and drama as top teams narrowly avoided upsets in the NCAA Tournament. Syracuse, Oklahoma, and Indiana all managed to escape with wins, leaving fans disappointed but eager for more intense action in the second round. One player who did not disappoint was UConn’s Paige Bueckers, who made a triumphant return to the tournament with an impressive performance. Meanwhile, Dyashia Fair led Syracuse to a comeback win against Arizona, showcasing the importance of balanced scoring attacks for key victories by Oklahoma and Notre Dame. In a historic moment for HBCUs, Coach Tomekia Reed…

A recent study has revealed the potential for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft to find evidence of alien life on Jupiter’s moon Europa. Scientists believe that just a single ice grain ejected from Europa could hold the key to unlocking the secrets of extraterrestrial life. The Europa Clipper’s Surface Dust Analyzer has been identified as a crucial tool in the search for signs of life on icy moons like Europa. Scheduled to launch in October 2024, the mission will involve close fly-bys of Europa to study its habitability and the ice shell covering its subterranean ocean. Researchers are particularly interested in…

The highly-anticipated release of GTA 6 may be facing a delay, according to insider sources within Rockstar Games. The development of the game is reportedly behind schedule, casting doubt on the previously anticipated 2025 release window. Rockstar management is said to be concerned about the potential delay pushing the release of GTA 6 into 2026. While the company is aiming for a spring 2025 release, sources suggest that a more realistic timeline may be in the autumn of that year. A 2026 release has been considered a “fallback plan” or an “emergency” option by Rockstar, indicating the seriousness of the…

A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has shed light on a rare condition known as prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), which causes facial features to appear distorted. The study, led by Antônio Mello and Brad Duchaine, provides unprecedented visualizations of the facial distortions experienced by a patient with PMO. The patient in question, a 58-year-old male, reported seeing faces without distortion when viewed on a screen or paper. However, in-person interactions resulted in the perception of distorted and “demonic” faces. To accurately depict these visual distortions, researchers utilized computer software to modify a photograph of a face in real-time, mirroring the patient’s…