Over the last few weeks, a battle has been raging between digital video game storefronts, payment processors, and an Australian activist group, Collective Shout. The group initially targeted games focused on r*pe and inc*st, contacting Visa and Mastercard, and forcing online stores like Steam and itch.io to delist dozens of adult games. However, the campaign has extended further, with developers …
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United States Adds Controversial $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” For Visitors
In the coming weeks, the United States is adding a new $250 “visa integrity fee” for visitors who require visas. We first learned about this several weeks back, as it was buried in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill Act,” but we now have more details of the implementation. Millions of US visitors face hefty “visa integrity fee” As of October …
Read More »18 States Could See Aurora Borealis On Labor Day
Topline More than a dozen states could have a chance to see the aurora borealis on Labor Day, as periods of moderate to severe geomagnetic storms are expected to disrupt Earth’s magnetic field, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Periods of geomagnetic storms are expected through Tuesday, forecasters said. AFP via Getty Images Key Facts NOAA forecast a …
Read More »Covid surge map shows dangerous spike in several US states
The spike is highest across a region covering Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas. 08:37 ET, 30 Aug 2025Updated 11:11 ET, 30 Aug 2025 Coronavirus is on the rise again(Image: peterschreiber.media via Getty Images) According to the most recent data, a late summer surge of Covid-19 is sweeping across the US, originating from a cluster of South Central states. …
Read More »Northern lights may be visible in these 18 US states Sept. 1-2
A potent solar storm is on its way and could put on a spectacular northern lights display for Labor Day across the U.S. A fast-moving coronal mass ejection (CME), launched by a long-duration M2.7 flare from sunspot AR 4199 on Aug. 30, is expected to slam into Earth’s magnetic field late on Sept. 1 into early Sept. 2 (UTC), according …
Read More »Noem: More cities could see federal law enforcement, even in red states – Axios
Noem: More cities could see federal law enforcement, even in red states Axios Red State Cities Under Consideration for Troop Deployments: Kristi Noem Newsweek Homeland Secretary: Pritzker, Johnson are protecting dangerous criminals Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle Source link
Read More »Arizona State’s Dillingham says he was out-coached in win
TEMPE — Kenny Dillingham was perked up by the wake-up call Arizona State football got in its 38-19 victory over NAU on Saturday. “Happy we got a W, and it’s always good to win ugly,” Dillingham said postgame. “That’s one of the best things about coaching is when you win ugly and it wakes people up a little bit. That’s …
Read More »What Trent Bray said after Oregon State’s loss to California in its season opener
CORVALLIS — Oregon State football struggled through a 34-15 loss to California in its season opener. The Beavers’ offense was mostly stagnant, and its defense got beat over the top on multiple occasions in the first quarter. Coach Trent Bray addressed those and other issues in his postgame press conference Saturday night. Here is a transcript: Opening statement: “Defensively, got …
Read More »‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on high-end vacation homes spreads to more states
Taylor Swift attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. A new push by states …
Read More »Worrying map shows dangerous Covid spike in several US states
More than a dozen states are reporting positive cases on the rise. The epicentre is a five-state region where the virus is most active. The true number of positive cases is likely to be much higher 05:55 ET, 30 Aug 2025Updated 10:23 ET, 30 Aug 2025 US President Donald Trump (R) listens as US Secretary of Health and Human Services …
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