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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Los Angeles 2028: Tech‑Powered Games for Fans Everywhere

The 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics are coming up in Los Angeles, and the focus is on how technology can bring the event to viewers worldwide. The chief marketing officer for LA28 explained that his past work with customer journeys and fan engagement—both in the real world and online—has equ

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Immersive Tech Joins a Brand‑Building Agency

The Many, an agency that helps companies invite people into their ideas, has taken a big step by buying most of CatalystXR, an Australian studio that makes VR, AR and large‑scale interactive experiences. Jamie Gilroy, the founder of CatalystXR, will now lead the new partnership as a partner who focu

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Supplier Fires Former Manager While Denying Tech Leak

GPTC, a main supplier for TSMC’s CoWoS packaging, says it has not shared any key technology with China. The company issued a statement through the stock market bulletin, confirming no leaks were found after rumors spread. At the same time, GPTC has taken legal action against its ex‑General Manager,

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Apr 25 2026CRYPTO

Ripple’s CEO Says Rumors About Big Bank Deals Are Misleading

The top Ripple executive has called out the buzz on social media that a huge announcement about central banks and XRP is coming. He said the hype is almost always wrong and that people should not invest time or money based on it. He also explained that many partners keep secrets with non‑disclosu

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

PlayStation Prices Jump Again: What’s Really Going On?

Sony lifted the price of its flagship console, the PlayStation 5, from $499 to $649 in April. This is the second big hike within a year, raising the cost by about 30 percent. The move has sparked debate among gamers who see it as a sign of corporate greed. The explanation offered by Sony points to

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses Help Blind Runners Chase the London Marathon

Blind runners are using new AI‑powered glasses to chase a dream that once seemed impossible. Tilly Dowler, who has only about 10 % of her sight left, began running last year after a couch‑to‑5K program. Now she trains for the London Marathon with her boyfriend as a guide and Oakley Meta Vangua

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Trump Hits Chinese Refinery Over Iranian Oil Ahead of China Visit

President Trump’s latest move hits a major Chinese oil plant, the Hengli Petrochemical refinery in Dalian, for dealing with Iranian crude. The decision follows his earlier warning that he would add secondary sanctions to companies and nations trading with Iran, aiming to weaken the Iranian economy.

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Store Cutbacks: A Shift Toward Smarter Retail

Bath & Body Works has quietly shut 92 shops in its latest yearly report, showing how the brand is reshaping its physical presence while aiming for a fresh surge in growth. The closures happened across the U. S. during the fiscal year that ended on Jan. 31, but the company kept the specific sites und

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Graduates Celebrate New Leadership Path

The Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn hosted a special ceremony where 23 new leaders received their plaques. Among them was the chamber’s president, Andrea Fulks, who praised the program for its strong turnout and meaningful impact. She joined the course to learn what future participants experienc

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Industrial Space Bought After Zoning Victory

A company that sells promotional items has bought a 4, 000‑square‑foot factory in Edison for $835, 000. The property was on U. S. Route 1 and had been owned by a family cabinet shop for many years. The deal was not quick. It took almost a year and required the buyers to fix zoning problems tha

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