The first update of 2026 for Valorant, patch 12.00, is now rolling out across the different regions. The patch brings all the new content and changes of Season 2026 Act 1, which includes a new pistol, ...

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In 1980, neither China nor India had much representation in the “global middle class” — people who neither belong to the bottom half of the income distribution nor rank among the top 10% worldwide.

Once again, an atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain to Portland and the entire Pacific Northwest. Many people, especially in Washington, are struggling with the impacts of one atmospheric river.

The Rolling Stones have canceled their planned tour for 2026 reportedly over Keith Richards’ “inability to commit” to the schedule. The stadium tour would have seen the “Satisfaction” rockers touch ...

The items were taken in the late 19th century from what was then called the Dutch East Indies. Indonesia had been trying to get them back for decades. By Nina Siegal Reporting from Amsterdam The ...

Physical maps might feel out of date in our smartphone and GPS age but maps aren’t just for navigation. They are windows into history, culture and how we perceive the world. We visit a map library in ...

iOS 26 brought several solid upgrades to Apple Maps, including a feature centered on your typical routes and patterns that might save you from unexpected traffic delays. Apple Maps in iOS 26 can learn ...

This month's Civ 7 update, 1.3.1, will rock up today, December 9th. Following on from the beefy 1.3.0 update, which added in a bunch of new navally-themed bits and revamped battling at sea, this ...

The Chicago Bears (9-3) will face the Green Bay Packers (8-3-1) on Sunday, where the Bears are looking to win their 10th game in the last 11 and remain atop the NFC North and NFC. The Bears are coming ...

A growing wave of property tax reforms is underway across multiple U.S. states, driven by homeowner frustration over soaring housing costs and rapidly rising tax bills. In the five years between 2019 ...