Technology
‘This Should Be Illegal’: Sony Deletes Over 500 Movies People Bought From Their Digital Libraries – Just Further Proving Why 4K Blu-ray’s Popularity Keeps Growing
Hundreds of TV episodes and movies will be removed from PlayStation Store accounts on September 1stPeople had bought the movies and showsNo apologies, let alone compensation, from SonyOne of the best things about Blu-ray discs is that you don’t have to worry about Sony sneaking into your home in the…
Hundreds of thousands at risk as NordVPN uncovers sophisticated adware campaign hidden on 50,000 pirate sites
NordVPN detected adware campaigns across 50,000 websitesThe malware collects very specific device data to profile and track you The adware can detect and bypass ad blockers with domains that change dailyWho doesn’t love a free movie? Unfortunately, a recently disclosed cyber threat proves the old adage to be true: If…
A classic piece of technology is becoming redundant: the BBC is waving goodbye to its Long Wave broadcasts
The BBC has switched off its Long Wave (LW) serviceBBC 4 joins the digital partyRadios will likely need to support digital soon to be viableIf you’re still rocking a retro, decades-old radio (and live in the UK), you’ll probably need to head down to your local electronics store because it’s…
Sports
Mercedes Moné wins the Owen Hart Tournament for the second year at Forbidden Door
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Mercedes Moné returned to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) to take on the challenge…
Malik Beasley is facing federal charges for allegedly fixing Bucks games
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Former NBA guard Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal charges stemming from…
How to watch Brazil vs. Japan: TV channel, live stream, time
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Brazil and Japan meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32…
Health
Global drug use is reaching record highs as increasingly potent synthetic drugs spread
“We have seen an unprecedented increase in new types of drugs on the market, and worryingly, some are more potent or dangerous than before,” said Monica Juma, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). An estimated 331 million people used drugs in 2024, corresponding to…
Deaths in US immigration detention to be investigated: UN rights chief
“Those responsible for violations of the law must be held accountable and the victims’ families’ right to truth, justice and compensation and guarantees of non-repetition must be upheld,” Mr Türk said in a statement. Mr. Türk’s call comes as 18 people died while in ICE custody in the first five…
Lives at risk in DR Congo as Ebola outbreak continues to outpace response
At a media briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that more than a month into the outbreak, Frontline responders have expanded care and testing at an unprecedented rate, but conditions on the ground remain challenging. “It is encouraging to see that since the outbreak was first reported…
Entertainment
Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Secretly Say ‘I Do?’
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce became engaged on August 9, 2025Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are making headlines again after…
Druski takes aim at Stevie Wonder in BET Awards opener, sparks online frenzy
‘We have Stevie Wonder in the building. Put his net worth up there, Druksi saidDruski Desbordes, known for his signature…
‘House of the Dragon’ Stars Teases Big Season 3 Turning Point
‘House of the Dragon Season 3’ premiered on June 21, 2026 on HBO and MaxHouse of the Dragon stars Emma…