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Nov 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Mario Odyssey: A Budget-Friendly Adventure with a Free Switch 2 Boost

Mario Odyssey, a popular 3D platformer, is now on sale for just $29. 99, a significant drop from its original price. This game stands out because it lets players control Mario and a new character, Cappy, who can transform into various objects and creatures. This feature makes the game's worlds more interactive and fun to explore. The game has received a free upgrade...

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Nov 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Switch Games and Amiibos: A Black Friday Treasure Hunt

Black Friday is here, and Nintendo fans are in for a treat. Some of the best games for the Switch are seeing big discounts. Let's dive in and see what's on offer. First up, there's "Super Mario Odyssey. " This game is a standout for its clever level design and fun gameplay. It lets you control not just Mario but also certain enemies and parts of the environment. It'...

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Nov 24 2025FINANCE

Japan's Big Move: Crypto Gets a Tax Break and New Rules

Japan is making some big changes to how it handles cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a plan to treat digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products, similar to stocks and investment funds. This change could happen as early as 2026 and would bring a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, which is a big drop from the current rates...

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Nov 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo's Black Friday 2025: Games, Amiibo, and More on Sale!

Nintendo's Black Friday 2025 sale is now live, offering discounts on a variety of games, amiibo, and accessories. The sale includes popular titles like Super Mario Odyssey, which is ranked fourth on IGN's "Top 100 Nintendo Games of All Time, " for just $30. Other notable games on sale include Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake, Splatoon 3, Luigi Mansion 3, Ze...

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Nov 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Smuggling Ring: U. S. Cracks Down on Illegal GPU Exports to China

In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The suspects are accused of attempting to bypass U. S. export controls ...

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Nov 21 2025FINANCE

Asian Markets Are Leading the Tokenized Finance Race

Asia is making big moves in tokenized finance, and it's happening faster than in the U. S. Let's break it down. Japan is working on rules to make crypto more like traditional finance. They've got over 12 million exchange accounts holding trillions in assets. The goal is to make it easier for banks and brokers to handle crypto without all the legal hassle. This could...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Germany and Singapore Team Up to Fix Trade Problems

Germany and Singapore are joining forces to handle trade issues. This comes as both countries face new challenges in global trade. Germany's Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, recently visited Singapore. He met with top leaders there. They talked about working together to make supply chains more diverse. Germany is known for exporting a lot. But it's facing problems....

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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

Tech Wins Big: How Pacific Prime is Changing HR Games

In a world where tech is king, Pacific Prime is making waves in the HR scene. This global insurance broker and benefits specialist just snagged three big awards at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards Singapore 2025. The event happened on November 7, 2025, at Sofitel Singapore City Centre. Big shots from Pacific Prime were there, including Heena Bose, the CEO of Pacific...

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Nov 18 2025CRYPTO

Big Companies Still Love Crypto, Even When Prices Drop

The crypto market is going through a rough patch. Bitcoin's value has fallen below $100, 000, but that hasn't stopped major companies and banks from jumping into digital assets. In the United States, a well-known trading platform and bank has started offering crypto trading services to big clients. Meanwhile, the Singapore Exchange is also introducing new crypto trad...

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Nov 18 2025CELEBRITIES

Wicked Stars Skip Interviews: A Rocky Road to the Premiere

The stars of "Wicked: For Good" had a bumpy ride leading up to their New York premiere. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande decided not to do interviews at the event. Erivo wasn't feeling well and had lost her voice. Grande chose to stand by her co-star, skipping interviews too. But they still showed up for photos, so fans got to see them. The movie's promo tour has had...

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