Donkey Kong Bananza is already cheaper at Costco

Today is Donkey Kong Bananza launch day, and what better way to celebrate than with a discount? The Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive game is currently $62.99 ($7 off) at Costco for members. Nintendo games rarely go on sale, even after several months on shelves, so any amount off the retail price is a big win on…

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Razer’s new Pokémon collab is not very effective

Razer’s new Pokémon collaboration is a missed opportunity. The four PC gaming peripherals in this lineup are simply reskinned versions of products that already exist, and which cost $20 to $40 more than their all-black counterparts. You really should be getting more for your money here. For example, the themed BlackWidow V4 X keyboard should…

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Feds charge 3 more men in Maryland MS-13 racketeering conspiracy involving murder: ‘Reign of terror’

As suspected Maryland MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia stands trial in a high-profile criminal case, three more alleged MS-13 members in the state are being charged with racketeering conspiracy, including murder and drug trafficking. Commenting on the charges, acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Galeotti said the men’s actions “furthered MS-13’s reign of terror across…

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Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell fires back after Dave Navarro sued him over violent onstage attack

Jane’s Addiction is taking their feud to court. On Wednesday, guitarist Dave Navarro, along with bandmates Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins, filed a $10 million lawsuit against frontman Perry Farrell, accusing him of assault and battery after an onstage altercation in September 2024. The same day, Farrell filed a countersuit, alleging a “yearslong bullying campaign”…

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News publishers take paywall-blocker 12ft.io offline

The News/Media Alliance, a trade association behind major news publishers, announced that it has “successfully secured” the removal of 12ft.io, a website that helped users bypass paywalls online. The trade association says 12ft.io’s webhost took down the site on July 14th “following the News/Media Alliance’s efforts.” 12ft.io — or 12 Foot Ladder — also allowed…

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What Big Tech got out of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

The massive budget bill signed into law by President Donald Trump on Independence Day didn’t include everything on Big Tech’s wishlist, but the industry’s largest players stand to gain significantly from several provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Republican-backed legislation is best known for its tax cuts on tips, deduction caps that…

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Could underwater living be the next frontier for human habitats

As the world faces environmental challenges and seeks new opportunities, the idea of underwater living is gaining serious momentum.  While lunar and Martian colonies make headlines, scientists and engineers are turning their attention to the ocean floor, a mysterious and untapped frontier much closer to home. NAVY’S NEXT-GENERATION SUBMARINE PROGRAM FACES ALARMING DELAY TO 2040…

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