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GTA 6 is garnering attention for its compelling single-player narrative, but there is growing interest in its highly anticipated online feature. The popularity of…

If you want to try an EV out before getting locked into a long-term contract, there’s an option for you. EV micro leases are taking off, giving shoppers added flexibility with new models launching next year. Are you waiting for that new electric SUV coming out next year? Or, perhaps, you don’t want to commit to a long-term contract. Either way, EV micro leases may be an option for you. In October, Polestar launched its Flexible Lease program. The new option eliminates the worst part of…

The rise of smaller languages may be due to the number of programmers increasing or to search engine ranking algorithms changing. In this month’s TIOBE Programming Community Index, the top 10 programming languages list rankings have stayed steady since November. However, according to the index’s ranking system, Python dropped slightly in popularity, losing 2.80%; C lost 5.12%; and C++ lost 1.92%. This may seem contradictory, but the index is ordered based on overall ratings, not the month-over-month…

DiD Graph: Trends in PSOE Vote Share in Treated and Control Municipalities. Credit: American Political Science Review (2023). DOI: 10.1017/S0003055423001235 A new study by UCL researchers shows how it's possible to phase out fossil fuels without sacrificing electoral popularity—even in coal mining regions. The new paper, published…

Do women twirl their hair when they’re around you? Do men laugh loudly at your jokes? Have you noticed you’re particularly good at chatting people up? Then you’ve got rizz.If you’re unfamiliar with the word then get to know it, because “rizz” has been named as the word of the year by Oxford University Press (OUP), the world’s second oldest academic press and the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary.The gen Z slang for “style, charm or attractiveness” or “the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner” beat out…

Consequently, leading gaming firms are now looking at India not only as a hotspot for download numbers, but as a more significant player. On 19 May, Korean gaming major Krafton had relaunched Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), following a clearance by the ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity). The game, which was launched as an India-specific title after the erstwhile PUBG Mobile was banned, was suspended in July 2022. Soon after,…

This story first appeared on Grist, a nonprofit media organization covering climate justice and solutions.Electric vehicle sales in the United States set a record this past quarter and are on track to break the 1 million mark in 2023, which would be a milestone for the industry. This surge comes even as many vehicle models have lost their eligibility for federal, and some state, incentives.Analysts at Wards Intelligence and Cox Automotive reported that consumers bought nearly 300,000 EVs between the beginning of April and…

Twitter has been suffering from a series of issues lately with “data scraping and system manipulation” plaguing the platform. Since its acquisition by Elon Musk, people have been skeptical of the way Twitter is being run, and several eminent personalities such as Elton John and Jim Carrey have taken the extreme step of even quitting the platform. The microblogging site also suffered a big outage on July 1 with over 4000 people reporting problems like “Cannot retrieve tweets”, downdetector.com revealed. Add to that,…

Fewer U.S. adults are beginning their product searches on TikTok than a year ago, according to a CivicScience study. Why we care. This is the latest evidence that Amazon is a platform that retail brands must pay attention to. While TikTok intends to build a $20 billion ecommerce business, the U.S. won’t be a big factor yet – and may never be. Regardless, marketing and advertising budgets will continue to follow users. But ultimately it comes down to whether TikTok is an effective platform for your brand. Amazon…

TMS Network (TMSN) has recently taken center stage with its presale, captivating the crypto community. While established tokens like Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOT) have held their ground, TMS Network’s (TMSN) remarkable ascent is capturing the spotlight. Let’s delve into the latest developments surrounding Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOT), and explore the reasons behind TMSN’s rising popularity. >>BUY TMSN TOKENS NOW<< Solana (SOL) – Fading Glory Amidst Regulatory Turmoil The once-promising Solana (SOL) has…