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Culture

Square Enix's HD-2D aesthetic revives retro RPGs with striking consistency

Square Enix first used the term HD-2D for the 2018 role-playing game Octopath Traveler and has since developed it into a recognizable style and release strategy. The latest entry in that catalog is the ninth official HD-2D title, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, which continues a line of

Tech

Active Reload changes in Gears of War: E-Day

Gears of War: E-Day is rebuilding the franchise’s 20-year-old foundations. The Coalition started from scratch to move the series to Unreal Engine 5, recreating every system, mechanic and art asset as it sets out to tell the story of Emergence Day, when Sera crumbled and the Locust emerged. The

Crypto

Dash Weighs Philippine Entry as Crypto Firms Navigate Regulation

Dash is exploring the Philippines as a potential market for crypto payments, citing demand for lower-cost transactions and the country's openness to digital finance tools. Daria Chernozub, global adoption lead at Dash Blockchain, said the project focuses on emerging markets where users face high fees and need simpler

Tech

Saily adds US phone numbers and multi-currency support to its eSIM app

Most eSIM providers sell data and move on, but Saily, the eSIM service from Nord Security, introduced two notable updates in June 2026 that broaden its appeal for travelers. Plans are now available in USD, EUR, and GBP. That change spares UK and eurozone customers from surprise conversion fees that

Culture

Which Iconic Universe Do You Belong in the Most?

Universe Personality Quiz Which Iconic Universe Do You Belong in the Most? Star Wars · Lord of the Rings · Harry Potter · Game of Thrones · Star Trek Five legendary universes. Five completely different visions of what the world could be — or already was. One of them is the world your instincts, your

Sports

Hayden Hackney warned over 'wrong club' move amid Man United links

Hayden Hackney, 23, has attracted interest from Manchester United, Everton and Tottenham as he enters the final year of his Middlesbrough contract. Boro face another season in the second tier after a narrow 1-0 play-off final defeat against Hull City, and the midfielder is expected to be one of the

Culture

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun turn fling into serious romance

After the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the NBA Championship, Scooter Braun gushed about Sydney Sweeney aboard a private jet and used the L-word: “Syd, I love you and your family so much,” in a video shared by pal Steven Rifkind. He also called her “the greatest good luck

Politics

How Brexit reshaped Scotland’s political landscape

The decision to quit the EU bolstered support for Scottish independence, Kezia Dugdale says, because Brexit “creates a frame around fairness” for many Scots. Unlike England, Scotland backed remain in 2016 by 62% to 38% and then found the UK taken out of Europe; support for independence now stands at

Sports

‘Started to replace Lionel Messi’ — Yamal called 'biggest talent'

Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal has been singled out by Saudi Arabia manager Georgios Donis ahead of his side’s World Cup match with Spain. Donis said the 18-year-old winger “started to replace Messi in Barcelona in the best way” and called him “maybe this period the biggest talent in the

Health

I'm not the 'fun mom' because I have MS; my husband steps in

I always imagined myself as the fun mom who plans class parties, explores interactive exhibits with the kids, and survives the Tilt-A-Whirl at carnivals. Instead, with sons who are now 14 and 11, I've never joined either on a class trip, and the mother I pictured never had

Culture

Which Iconic Universe Do You Belong In?

A Universe Personality Quiz uses eight questions to identify which iconic fictional world matches your instincts, values and the way you see the world. The quiz asks what gives life meaning and what kind of companions, power and moral architecture suit you best. Questions cover the world you most want

Sports

De la Fuente: Comparing Lamine Yamal to Messi or Maradona is a 'mistake'

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente warned that comparing Lamine Yamal to icons like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona is "a mistake" that could hinder the teenager's development. He nevertheless placed the Barcelona winger in a rare category of "geniuses," likening them to

Culture

Jane Seymour, 75, says her secret to aging naturally: 'No lasers, no fillers'

At the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala, Jane Seymour, 75, said her secret to aging naturally is "no lasers" and "no fillers." "This is what happens," she said, adding she isn't "trying to be 30 when [she's] 75&

Tech

CD Projekt Red boss says some fans may never forgive Cyberpunk 2077 launch

Cyberpunk 2077's launch was a low point for CD Projekt Red: the PS4 version was pulled from the PlayStation store, the company's share price tanked, investors filed a class action lawsuit and the studio's reputation suffered. The game was nonetheless a commercial success, and

Sports

Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in 1,000th World Cup match

Tunisia sacked Sabri Lamouchi after last week’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden and appointed Hervé Renard as their seventh manager since qualifying began. The change made little difference: Tunisia were well beaten by a Japan side inspired by Feyenoord centre-forward Ayase Ueda, who scored twice and led the line with

Culture

D&D finally fixes one of the worst Ravenloft subclasses in new book

Ravenloft: The Horrors Within updates the College of Spirits bard, a 5.5 edition version of the subclass that first appeared in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft and later in Unearthed Arcana. The concept — bards who draw power from stories and spirits — was strong, but its core ability, Spirits

Culture

The Sorting Hat Awaits

The Sorting Hat Awaits Which Hogwarts House Are You? Four houses. One destiny. The Sorting Hat has considered thousands of students — now it's your turn. Answer honestly and discover where you truly belong at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Gryffindor. You have nerve. Not the reckless kind,

Sports

Leah Williamson shares loved-up snaps as girlfriend Elle Smith turns 28

Leah Williamson offered a glimpse into her personal life by posting a series of affectionate photos to mark her girlfriend Elle Smith’s 28th birthday, captioning the Instagram collection “Happy Birthday sweets x”. The images documented moments from their recent downtime as Williamson stepped away briefly from her recovery work.

Health

Behavior-specific praise eased our hardest toddler battles

Bedtime was a struggle with my toddler. A technique I found online—behavior-specific praise, the practice of explicitly praising positive behaviors—changed how our family handled tantrums. As an associate professor of literacy, I learned to make praise more specific than "Good job!": "I loved the way

Tech

Babbel lifetime subscription: all 14 languages for $159 through June 22

Through June 22, new U.S. users can get a Babbel Language Learning Lifetime Subscription for $159 (reg. $299) by using code LEARN during the Deal Days sales event. The purchase grants lifetime access to courses in all 14 languages; the offer ends June 22 at 11:59 p.m.

Culture

Which Horror Villain Do You Have the Best Chance of Surviving?

A horror survival quiz asks eight questions to determine which of five killers you have the best chance of surviving. It frames scenarios about instinct, setting and common horror-movie mistakes to measure how you respond under pressure. The options are Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Pennywise and Chucky. Each

Sports

Belgium vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Everything you need to know

Belgium face Iran at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) on 21 June 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 EST / 19:00 GMT. Both teams go into Matchday 2 level in Group G after Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in Seattle and Iran fought back for a 2-2 draw with New

World

NATO can no longer 'sit back' when defending skies

The rise of cheap drones and mass air attacks is straining the West's traditional approach to air defence, a senior NATO commander warned. Stringer said new threats can no longer be met simply by relying on advanced jets and multimillion-dollar interceptors, adding that "those days are over.

Crypto

Algorand unveils roadmap for post-quantum security by end-2027

The Algorand Foundation unveiled a roadmap to make its blockchain broadly quantum-resistant by the end of 2027. The plan begins in 2026 with post-quantum accounts, multisignature wallets and staking support, then moves on to protecting core protocol components. The announcement follows moves by other networks, including Ethereum and Solana, to

Culture

Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie?

Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie? is a ten-question quiz that pairs you with one of five Best Picture winners: Parasite, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Oppenheimer, Birdman, and No Country for Old Men. It asks about the kind of film experience you want — from formal daring to