Tariffs and fentanyl cloud prospect of Trump-Xi summit in Beijing Summary The Financial Times reports that an upcoming summit between US president Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing is being overshadowed by two major sticking points: tariffs and concerns about fentanyl. Officials on both sides are preparing for high-stakes diplomacy that could […]
Sean Perry Sues Fellow Poker Player Mikki Mase for Defamation Summary Controversial gambler and poker player Sean Perry has filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow gambler Mikki Mase (Michael Meiterman), William Darnell Smith (aka “Mazi”), and a former employee, Charlie Cavalier. The suit, filed on 29 August in Clark County, Nevada, stems from sexual-assault accusations […]
US listings market bursts back to life with busiest week in 4 years Summary The Financial Times reports that the US listings market experienced its busiest week in four years, with a marked uptick in initial public offerings and other listings activity. After a prolonged lull, deal flow has picked up, signalling stronger investor appetite […]
Pressure mounts on Starmer after more details on Mandelson scandal emerge Summary The Financial Times reports that fresh details have surfaced about a scandal involving Peter Mandelson, and those revelations are increasing political pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. The new information appears to have prompted questions inside the party and from opponents about […]
God of War Gamers Torn Over Kratos’ Replacement Summary The God of War community is split over the idea of Kratos being replaced as the series’ lead, with many fans pointing to his deep association with the franchise dating back to the original trilogy and the character development added by the 2018 reboot and Ragnarok. […]
Shipping’s outdated paper chase | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide Summary The OECD warns that international trade and shipping remain heavily dependent on paper-based documents despite rapid digital transformation elsewhere. Its new policy paper calls for a decisive shift to digitalisation to lower trade costs, boost export competitiveness and strengthen supply-chain resilience. The report quantifies big […]
Taylor Morrison’s Kent Lay named chair of Nevada State Contractors Board Summary Kent Lay, division president at Taylor Morrison and former Southern Nevada Home Builders Association president, has been chosen as chair of the Nevada State Contractors Board for the 2025–26 fiscal years. Lay — a board member since 2015 who previously chaired from 2019–22 […]
Ghost Of Tsushima Meets Baldur’s Gate 3 in New RPG You Can Try Free Now Summary Shadow of the Road is a story-driven, turn-based RPG from Another Angle Games set at the tail end of feudal Japan (1868). The game blends samurai-era atmosphere with tactical, party-based combat that borrows a little of the flair of […]
Triton Jeju: The Start of a New Era After a Record That Will Be Tough to Beat Summary The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series on Jeju Island in March 2025 delivered record-breaking numbers and marked the launch of a new mid-stakes strand, Triton ONE. Across the two-week festival the series ran 18 high-stakes events […]
Steam Drops Huge Free Game, Immediately Showered With Negative Reviews Summary Steam has added Summoners War: RUSH as a free-to-play release, but early player feedback has pushed its Steam rating to a “Mixed” verdict. Players praise the fast-paced battles but criticise the game for feeling derivative, leaning too heavily on mobile-style advert rewards and microtransaction […]
