GTA 5’s ‘Kick Ass’ Story DLC Scrapped Because GTA Online ‘Was Such a Cash Cow,’ Claims Former Rockstar Dev

A former Rockstar developer has said that the company canceled a standalone Grand Theft Auto 5 story DLC because GTA Online proved to be a “cash cow” shortly after launch. Joe Robino, who worked as a senior cameraman and virtual cinematographer at Rockstar’s New York office from 2010 to 2016, explained on the YouTube channel … Read more

Vanessa Hudgens lashes out at paparazzi over photos of her with newborn baby

Vanessa Hudgens shares an update on her family after a disturbing experience. Shortly after the High school musical alum gave birth to her and her husband Cole Tucker‘s first child, photos of Vanessa holding the newborn emerged online. “We are disappointed that our family’s privacy has been disrespected and exploited during this unprecedented time,” she … Read more

Emiliano Martinez saves Argentina after Lionel Messi misses penalty in Copa América shootout

Lionel Messi missed his penalty, but goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez saved two penalties to send Argentina to the Copa América semi-finals, knocking out Ecuador. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) For most of the 90 minutes on Thursday night, Argentina were comfortable. Through 360 minutes of this 2024 Copa América, the reigning champions had not conceded … Read more

Early childhood trauma changes the wiring of the brain and parenting must adapt to this

There’s a reason April Beaton has a six-foot-long white beanbag chair in her living room instead of a coffee table; a reason her 5-year-old’s bedroom is empty. There’s a reason she keeps a stack of printouts of the chart she found that shows the overlapping behaviors of children with nine different mental-health diagnoses; she hands … Read more

What labor market data says about the economy

The summary The Labor Department’s June jobs report showed that employers added 206,000 jobs, down from the 218,000 jobs added in May. Unemployment rose to 4.1% in June and was above 4% for the first time in November 2021. The labor market has resisted long-awaited predictions that the number of vacancies would fall sharply, but … Read more

What to Watch in the U.S. Government’s June Jobs Report

A key government report is expected Friday showing that job growth slowed in June but remained steady, as analysts increasingly believe the U.S. economy is headed for a “soft landing.” Recent economic signals show that the labor market is normalizing: The country’s unemployment rate has been at or below 4% for 30 months. Employment growth … Read more

Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia knocked out: WBC president ‘fears’ for his well-being; family releases statement

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has expelled American boxer Ryan Garcia, stating that he will no longer be associated with the organization in any way. The extreme measure came after the controversial fighter repeatedly used racial slurs against black people. The 25-year-old professional boxer also made derogatory comments about Muslims during a livestream on social … Read more

Recovery of unique geological samples sheds light on the formation of the current Antarctic ice sheet

Rendered image of the landing of the MARUM-MeBo70 on the seabed of the Amundsen Sea. Credit: MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen / Martin Künsting In recent years, global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice caps. The “eternal” ice in Antarctica is melting faster than previously assumed, especially … Read more