Philippines mulls pullout of Syria peacekeepers The Philippine foreign secretary says he is recommending to President Benigno Aquino III to pull out all Filipino U.N. peacekeepers from the Golan Heights following the abduction of four by Syrian rebels. More
8 die in clothing factory fire in Bangladesh as Rana Plaza toll passes 900 Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory building two weeks ago climbed above 900. More
Ford shareholders reject stock proposal Ford Motor Co. shareholders are again rejecting a proposal to dilute the Ford family's control over the company. At its annual meeting in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Ford said 67 percent of shareholders voted against the proposal to make each Ford share worth one vote. More
European Auto Industry Awaits Possible China EV Tariff Retaliation Europe awaits news of retaliation to the EU decision to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs. The decision requires member state approval. Is this part of a negotiation? 06/13/2024 - 5:14 am | View Link
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China’s battery makers decry US protectionism, false accusations Any attempt at protectionism or false accusations will not hinder Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery makers from going global, as major battery firms Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) ... 06/11/2024 - 10:00 am | View Link
The US Government Doesn't Trust BMW's Supply Chain Senate Finance Committee expands BMW probe for banned Chinese parts in US imports. BMW faces backlash for using banned parts, unclear of ramifications and future changes. 06/10/2024 - 10:01 pm | View Link
Major automakers may be using Chinese aluminum produced with Uighur forced labor, rights group says TAIPEI--Automakers including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota are failing to ensure they are not using forced labor as part of their China supply chains, a report released Thursday by ... 06/10/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
This week started well with meme coins catching the attention of traders and enthusiasts, each potentially offering substantial returns ranging from 10x to an amazing 1000x.
They have completely transformed how crypto users interact online. Additionally, many have delivered impressive returns quickly for investors.
With this in mind, let’s explore these interesting options during the current consolidation phase in the crypto market.
Chuan Pu (CHUANPU/SOL)
First on our list is Chuan Pu, a meme coin currently in stealth mode but already making waves, with early investors reporting gains exceeding 3x.
Dubbed the “Chinese Donald Trump,” Chuan Pu’s timing aligns well with favorable political sentiments towards cryptocurrencies, especially in the context of economic policies impacting wealth distribution.
Despite its early stage, with no official website, Telegram channel, or active marketing efforts, Chuan Pu boasts a $15 million market cap and $2 million in trading volume.
Indonesian authorities have engaged in a curb against illegal online gambling, which is “sucking the people’s blood dry” according to one government official.
Communications Minister Budi Arie Setiadi confirmed the purge of more than 2 million websites offering illicit betting services, which are said to be operated from Cambodia.
In the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, gambling is prohibited altogether whether online or not but despite the ban, more than 3 million Indonesians reportedly indulged in online betting last year.
Nintendo will host a Nintendo Direct on June 18 at 10 a.m. EDT/7 a.m. PDT to discuss games coming to the Nintendo Switch over the second half of 2024. The 40-minute livestream can be watched on YouTube and Twitch channels. It’s also embedded below.
Though it’s possible this Direct could discuss third-party games, Nintendo itself only has two titles coming up with confirmed release dates: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, on June 27, and Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition on July 18.
There are almost two dozen more games with Switch included as a platform, however, ranging from EA Sports FC 25 in September to Sonic X Shadow Generations in October.
Something that will get zero mention is the Nintendo Switch 2, or whatever the console’s successor will be called.
EA Sports’ rebranded FIFA series, EA Sports FC, is consistently one of the world’s 10 biggest, if not top 5 sellers. Last year was its first under the new name as the publisher and soccer’s global body parted ways after 20 years.
Otherwise, a lot of the game was a continuation of the old series, in the sense of features being iterated on, new clubs being added, and the marketing cadence of trailers, reveals, and previews that preceded it.
With all that as a guide, here is what we know so far about what’s coming in EA Sports FC 25.
When will EA Sports FC 25 come out?
The soccer series has typically launched on the last Tuesday of September.
If you ever fancy a really bland conversation that goes on for hours, strike up a conversation with me about Cave’s classic shoot ‘em-ups.
Sadly, the reflexes I once had made me rather good at games such as DoDonpachi and Espgaluda II have long since deserted me but I do still partake in the occasional high-score challenge when the opportunity arises.
One of the best ways these days to play these classic blasters is on the Nintendo Switch (I wonder if these were what that lady had in her bra), especially if you can play in Tate mode with the screen vertically.