Empire Unveils Its Best Games of 2026 So Far List
Empire Online has published its roundup of the best video games of 2026 so far, spotlighting AAA blockbusters, indie breakouts, and a industry in flux.
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Kentucky Farmer Turns Down $26M Data Center Offer
A Kentucky woman turned down a $26 million offer to sell her family farm to a data center developer, spotlighting the AI land rush reshaping rural America.
France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls Starting Aug 11
France's toughened telemarketing law takes effect August 11, 2026, banning most unsolicited sales calls and raising fines for violators to protect consumers.
Spent SpaceX Rocket Stage Believed to Hit the Moon
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage appears to have struck the moon in an unplanned collision, astronomers say, reviving debris-tracking concerns in deep sp
Three Lions Die at Japan Zoo Amid Record Heat Wave
Three lions have died at a zoo in Japan as the country endures another punishing summer heat wave, reviving concerns about animal welfare and climate extremes.
60 Minutes Anti-Leak Memo Leaks, Embarrassing CBS Brass
A CBS News memo warning 60 Minutes staff against leaking to reporters was itself leaked within hours, deepening turmoil at the storied newsmagazine.
EA Officially Goes Private in $55B Saudi-Backed Buyout
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, becoming the largest LBO in his
Dutch Law Forces Appliance Fixes After Warranty Ends
A new Dutch law now requires manufacturers to repair certain broken appliances even after the warranty has expired, part of the EU's right-to-repair rules.
Judge Blocks NY Ban on Masked Federal Agents
A federal judge ruled New York cannot bar ICE and other federal agents from wearing face coverings, siding with the government in a closely watched legal fight.
BMW Puts Spider-Man Ads on Dashboards After Vow Not To
BMW is displaying Spider-Man movie promotions on drivers' dashboards months after pledging to scale back intrusive in-car advertising, reigniting owner backlash
