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Microsoft is moving to sell off four Xbox game studios as part of sweeping cuts to its gaming business, a restructuring that will also include thousands of layoffs across the company, according to multiple published reports. The shift affects Microsoft’s Xbox organization and comes amid broader workforce reductions. Reports describe the plan as one of…

A man described as “Young Castro” is calling on former President Donald Trump to make a deal, according to an exclusive interview published by USA Today that the outlet says is his first with a U.S. news organization. USA Today’s report centers on the figure it identifies as “Young Castro” and frames his comments as…

Marriage to a U.S. citizen has long been viewed as one of the more straightforward routes to American citizenship, but that process now includes more obstacles and delays than it once did. The shift is being felt by couples navigating the immigration system, including spouses seeking lawful permanent residency and, ultimately, naturalization. While marriage remains…

Sky has agreed to buy ITV in a $2.1 billion deal, a move that will consolidate two major forces in British television and reshape the competitive landscape across broadcast, streaming, and advertising. The agreement brings together Sky, a leading pay-TV and broadband provider, and ITV, one of the U.K.’s best-known commercial broadcasters. The deal price…

A former engineer who spent decades working in Silicon Valley at Apple and Amazon has started an artificial intelligence chip company in his mid-50s, marking a late-career move into the increasingly competitive market for specialized computing hardware. The engineer previously held roles at Apple and Amazon, according to recent reports describing the launch of the…

“Minions & Monsters” took the top spot at the North American box office over the Fourth of July holiday frame, finishing ahead of “Toy Story 5” in a closely watched showdown between two major animated franchises. The new release opened with $36.4 million, according to MyNewsLA.com. That start was enough to put it in first…

A Russian missile and drone attack struck Ukraine’s capital overnight, killing at least three people, according to published reports. The assault hit multiple sites in Kyiv, including apartment buildings and other structures, as air defenses attempted to repel the barrage. The attack involved a combination of missiles and drones launched by Russia, with impacts reported…

SK Hynix is pursuing a U.S. stock listing valued at about $29 billion as it looks to broaden access to investors focused on artificial intelligence, according to published reports. The South Korea-based semiconductor company has been reported as seeking a U.S. listing to reach AI-oriented investors, with coverage describing a targeted valuation near $29 billion….

Lockheed Martin is leading the race to buy naval defense firm Ultra Maritime in a potential deal valued at about $3.5 billion, according to recent reports. Ultra Maritime is known for undersea and naval defense capabilities, including systems tied to torpedo defense and related maritime technologies. Lockheed Martin, one of the nation’s largest defense contractors,…

A major dumping reshaped the “Love Island USA” villa tonight, sending multiple islanders home following a recoupling that capped the latest episode. The departures came after the show’s latest ceremony, where couples were tested and the lineup in the villa was reset. The episode followed a karaoke-themed night that fed into the recoupling and elimination,…

“HBO’s House of the Dragon” is set to release Season 3, Episode 3, and viewers are checking the exact time the new installment will be available to watch. The episode is the third release of the show’s third season and will be carried on HBO Max, according to multiple recent reports and release-time guides published…

An analysis of trading activity tied to a Trump-branded memecoin found that investors have collectively lost $3.8 billion, according to recent reports citing blockchain data and transaction records. The findings center on the TRUMP memecoin, a cryptocurrency token marketed and traded as part of the broader meme-coin market. Multiple outlets, including TechCrunch, The New York…