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Mar 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Co‑op Heist Fun in VR: New PAYDAY Game Revealed

Fast Travel Games announced a fresh VR title during the recent VR Games Showcase. The new game is called PAYDAY: Aces High and it will appear on Quest and SteamVR this year. It belongs to the PAYDAY universe that fans already know. The game is a four‑player co‑op heist adventure. Players take on th

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Mar 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Metaverse Health: New Digital World, Old Rules

The metaverse is a 3‑D world where people use avatars to work, play, and talk. It began in online games but now touches music, shopping, real estate, and health care. People enter with AR or VR headsets that can also read body signals. Researchers have looked at how this new space might change he

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Mar 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gainesville’s Hot Arts & Music Lineup

The city is buzzing with shows and events that mix music, theater, and art. First up, a new musical set to the famous tunes of Jimmy Buffett is running at the local community playhouse until April 12. It promises laughs and heart, but there’s no show on Easter. Next, a family‑friendly musical based

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

San Diego Pushes for Film‑Industry Boost

A group of union members, producers and filmmakers gathered on the lawn outside the San Diego County Administration Building to ask for more money and support for local film work. They held a press event before speaking at the county budget meeting. Their main requests are: a film commission,

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

Braves Roll Out New Food and Lights Before Season Start

The Atlanta Braves kicked off media day at Truist Park, showing fans a fresh lineup of food and entertainment before the season opens. The first thing visitors noticed were bright LED lights that give the stadium a rock‑concert feel, a design choice aimed at making every game night feel electric. E

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Gulf Nations Warn of Iran’s Growing Danger

The United Nations Human Rights Council heard a strong warning from several Gulf countries. They say Iran’s recent attacks threaten their survival and the wider region’s peace. Kuwait’s ambassador, Naser Alhayen, called Iran’s moves “an existential threat. ” He said the strikes break internationa

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Red Sea Lessons Warn of Hormuz’s Tough Fight

The Western powers have tried to keep ships safe in the Red Sea, but their effort cost billions and still left four vessels lost. That experience now shadows plans to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a narrower channel that carries about twenty percent of world oil and gas. Iran has blocked the water

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Mar 25 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Coins Could Become Everyday Bank Assets Soon

In the next few years, two of the biggest digital coins are expected to be treated like regular commodities by banks. A senior executive at a crypto‑finance firm believes that Bitcoin and Ethereum will be available for purchase through any major bank in about five years. The main difference betwe

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Mar 25 2026FINANCE

Uganda’s Economy Races Ahead with 8. 5% Growth

The economy in Uganda surged by 8. 5 percent during the quarter that finished in December, a jump from 5. 4 percent the year before, officials say. \ This rise is driven by shoppers buying more and construction projects booming across the country. \ \ A new pipeline worth $5 billion is almost fin

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Mar 25 2026FINANCE

French Finance Minister Warns Taxes Won’t Stop Energy Inflation

The French government is not ready to lower fuel taxes or give big subsidies after the price spike caused by the Iran war. Finance Minister Roland Lescure told lawmakers that cutting taxes would not help the shortage of energy supplies and could make inflation worse. Opposition parties want lo

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