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Harry Potter fans will love the PS Plus deals in September 2024


Harry Potter fans will love the PS Plus deals in September 2024

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PS Plus program for September 2024 for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers. All titles will be available from September 3 to September 30, 2025. Check out the games below: Quidditch Champions* | PS4, PS5 Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing alone or sharing the magic with […]

Des Moines-based Ricochet gaming lounge expands to Kansas City


Des Moines-based Ricochet gaming lounge expands to Kansas City

Des Moines gaming lounge and social bar Ricochet plans to expand its presence outside of Iowa. Ricochet has announced the opening of a new location in Missouri. This will be the second Ricochet location to open. Traffic at the Des Moines Ricochet has not slowed down since opening in 2021, allowing for growth. Owner Brad […]

New Pokémon Go Wild Area event planned for November


New Pokémon Go Wild Area event planned for November

Pokemon Go In November, players can expect a new type of event: the very first Wild Area will take place both in Japan and later in the month worldwide. Niantic has set the dates for Wild Area 2024. It will initially take place on the weekend of November 16, 2024, followed by a worldwide event […]

Kenton County lowers property tax rate


Kenton County lowers property tax rate

COVINGTON, Kentucky – Kenton County is lowering its property taxes for the fourth consecutive year, reaching the lowest rate since 1983. What you need to know The Kenton County Fiscal Court has voted to reduce the property tax rate by 6% for 2024 It is the fourth consecutive year that the Tax Court has reduced […]

Google fights Justice Department witness list ahead of high-stakes antitrust case


Google fights Justice Department witness list ahead of high-stakes antitrust case

As Google prepares for its trial before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) scheduled for September 9, the tech giant has raised significant objections to the witness list proposed by prosecutors. At the heart of the trial are allegations that Google has monopolized the digital advertising market by controlling both the buy and sell sides […]

Stocks rebound on Nvidia’s ‘pretty good’ results: Markets Wrap


Stocks rebound on Nvidia’s ‘pretty good’ results: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — Technology stocks rebounded from Nvidia Corp.’s hasty selling after traders said the company’s results, which showed revenue doubled in the quarter, underscored the profitability of artificial intelligence. Most read by Bloomberg Nasdaq 100 index futures rose 0.3 percent after previously falling as much as 1.4 percent. S&P 500 contracts also rose and Germany’s […]

Sinema and Kelly praise nomination of Arizona lawyer for U.S. District Court


Sinema and Kelly praise nomination of Arizona lawyer for U.S. District Court

PHOENIX – U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced Wednesday their approval of the nomination of an Arizona citizen to be a U.S. district judge. After President Joe Biden nominated Sharad Desai as U.S. District Judge for the District of Arizona, Kelly and Sinema welcomed the decision. “The President has nominated Mr. Desai, who […]

Background to Love by Helen Wolff A surprising love story from a great proponent of translated fiction


Background to Love by Helen Wolff A surprising love story from a great proponent of translated fiction

(MENAFN – The Conversation) Every publication can be considered a kind of translation. Sometimes from one language to another, but also from one place to another, from one time to another, from one reader to another. The writer and publisher Helen Wolff knew this. It shaped her life as one of the most important publishers […]

The world population will shrink – and that is good news


The world population will shrink – and that is good news

Around 18 months ago, it was announced that China’s population was beginning to shrink. Economic commentators reacted reflexively, eagerly considering what consequences this would have for China’s economic prospects and its position in the world. A smaller population would lead to lower consumption and ultimately slower growth, thus changing the direction of China’s rise. To […]

Epic images are overshadowed by an uneven plot


Epic images are overshadowed by an uneven plot

Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premieres on August 29 on Prime Video and offers a mix of epic imagery and complex character arcs, even if some storylines seem less compelling. The season shines when it delves into Sauron’s dark plans and the creation of the Rings, with standout […]