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Snow, Strong Wind Batter Parts Of US With Threat Of Thunderstorms, Tornadoes
A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the U.S. on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains.
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Over 5,600 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut As Massive Snowstorm Hits US
A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.
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Overwatch 2 Rebrands to 'Overwatch' as Blizzard Announces 10 New Heroes, Year-Long Story, Switch 2 Version
Blizzard is hitting a major reset on Overwatch 2, dropping the "2" from the game's title, adding 10 new heroes, and a year-long story arc to the game. As part of major revamp, Overwatch will get six new season of content in 2026, beginning with Season 1 on February 10. The game will also be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring.
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Everest Rescue: All Stranded Trekkers Evacuated Safely, Hikers Shovel Snow With Cooking Pots
Rescuers on Tuesday safely evacuated all remaining trekkers near the east face of Mount Everest in Tibet, ending one of the largest search-and-rescue operations in the region.
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Video: Blizzard Traps 1,000 Trekkers On Mount Everest, Over 350 Rescued
Almost 1,000 people were trapped when unusually heavy snow and rainfall hit the Tingri region, one of the main routes to Mount Everest.
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Almost 1,000 Trapped In Blizzard On Tibetan Side Of Mount Everest
Rescue efforts were underway on Sunday to clear access to campsites on Tibet's eastern slope of Mount Everest, where nearly 1,000 people have been trapped by a blizzard that has blocked roads, according to Chinese state media reports.
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Indian Mountaineers Stuck On North American Peak Rescued
Sheikh Hassan Khan, a 38-year-old Kerala government employee and seasoned mountaineer, was 'rescued' from a severe blizzard at 17,000 feet on Mount Denali in Alaska.
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FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
The US FTC dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The FTC believed that pursuing the case against Microsoft was not in the public interest.
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Microsoft Wins Appeal in FTC Challenge to $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
FTC's legal challenge against Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard has been rejected by a US Court. A three-judge panel unanimously ruled that the lower judge had applied the correct legal standards and said the FTC had not shown it was likely to succeed on its claims that the merger would restrict competition.
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WhatsApp Targeted by Russian Hackers Seeking Data on Ukraine
Attackers associated with Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, sent emails to specific targets asking them to join WhatsApp groups, Microsoft researchers said in a blog post Thursday.
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Microsoft Announces 650 Layoffs at Xbox Unit in Bid to Cut Costs After Activision Acquisition
Microsoft is laying off 650 employs from its Xbox unit. The job cuts will affect mostly corporate and supporting functions, the report said, citing a memo sent to staff by Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
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Epic Games, EA, Roblox Among Video Game Companies Hit with EU Complaint for 'Tricking Consumers'
An EU consumer complaint on Thursday accused videogaming firms of misleading gamers into spending money. The move against Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Roblox among others has come amid rising concerns about children turning into gaming addicts.
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Activision Sold AI-Generated Call of Duty Cosmetic, Approved AI Use That Led to Layoffs: Report
Activision reportedly utilised generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create an in-game cosmetic for its latest Call of Duty title and made it available for purchase in late 2023. The Call of Duty maker is said to have approved the use of generative AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion to help create concept art for its games early las...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Arrive on Xbox Game Pass Later This Month: Report
Microsoft announced in May that Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision's popular first-person shooter franchise, will be on Xbox Game Pass when it launches in October. But the first Call of Duty title on the game subscription service might be arriving much sooner. The Xbox parent is reportedly planning to bring Call of Duty: Mo...
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"Groomed" Shooter: US Gun Violence Victims' Families Sue Call Of Duty Maker
Meta and Call of Duty (CoD) game developer Activision have been sued by the families of the victims killed in a US school shooting over alleged promotion of the use of firearms to minors.
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Snow, Strong Wind Batter Parts Of US With Threat Of Thunderstorms, Tornadoes
A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the U.S. on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains.
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Over 5,600 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut As Massive Snowstorm Hits US
A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.
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Overwatch 2 Rebrands to 'Overwatch' as Blizzard Announces 10 New Heroes, Year-Long Story, Switch 2 Version
Blizzard is hitting a major reset on Overwatch 2, dropping the "2" from the game's title, adding 10 new heroes, and a year-long story arc to the game. As part of major revamp, Overwatch will get six new season of content in 2026, beginning with Season 1 on February 10. The game will also be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring.
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Everest Rescue: All Stranded Trekkers Evacuated Safely, Hikers Shovel Snow With Cooking Pots
Rescuers on Tuesday safely evacuated all remaining trekkers near the east face of Mount Everest in Tibet, ending one of the largest search-and-rescue operations in the region.
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Video: Blizzard Traps 1,000 Trekkers On Mount Everest, Over 350 Rescued
Almost 1,000 people were trapped when unusually heavy snow and rainfall hit the Tingri region, one of the main routes to Mount Everest.
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Almost 1,000 Trapped In Blizzard On Tibetan Side Of Mount Everest
Rescue efforts were underway on Sunday to clear access to campsites on Tibet's eastern slope of Mount Everest, where nearly 1,000 people have been trapped by a blizzard that has blocked roads, according to Chinese state media reports.
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Indian Mountaineers Stuck On North American Peak Rescued
Sheikh Hassan Khan, a 38-year-old Kerala government employee and seasoned mountaineer, was 'rescued' from a severe blizzard at 17,000 feet on Mount Denali in Alaska.
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FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
The US FTC dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The FTC believed that pursuing the case against Microsoft was not in the public interest.
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Microsoft Wins Appeal in FTC Challenge to $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
FTC's legal challenge against Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard has been rejected by a US Court. A three-judge panel unanimously ruled that the lower judge had applied the correct legal standards and said the FTC had not shown it was likely to succeed on its claims that the merger would restrict competition.
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WhatsApp Targeted by Russian Hackers Seeking Data on Ukraine
Attackers associated with Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, sent emails to specific targets asking them to join WhatsApp groups, Microsoft researchers said in a blog post Thursday.
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Microsoft Announces 650 Layoffs at Xbox Unit in Bid to Cut Costs After Activision Acquisition
Microsoft is laying off 650 employs from its Xbox unit. The job cuts will affect mostly corporate and supporting functions, the report said, citing a memo sent to staff by Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
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Epic Games, EA, Roblox Among Video Game Companies Hit with EU Complaint for 'Tricking Consumers'
An EU consumer complaint on Thursday accused videogaming firms of misleading gamers into spending money. The move against Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Roblox among others has come amid rising concerns about children turning into gaming addicts.
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Activision Sold AI-Generated Call of Duty Cosmetic, Approved AI Use That Led to Layoffs: Report
Activision reportedly utilised generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create an in-game cosmetic for its latest Call of Duty title and made it available for purchase in late 2023. The Call of Duty maker is said to have approved the use of generative AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion to help create concept art for its games early las...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Arrive on Xbox Game Pass Later This Month: Report
Microsoft announced in May that Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision's popular first-person shooter franchise, will be on Xbox Game Pass when it launches in October. But the first Call of Duty title on the game subscription service might be arriving much sooner. The Xbox parent is reportedly planning to bring Call of Duty: Mo...
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"Groomed" Shooter: US Gun Violence Victims' Families Sue Call Of Duty Maker
Meta and Call of Duty (CoD) game developer Activision have been sued by the families of the victims killed in a US school shooting over alleged promotion of the use of firearms to minors.
