Rockstar Games has set a new date for fans to lock in their copies of Grand Theft Auto VI: the pre‑orders go live on June 25 across PlayStation, Xbox and a handful of retailers. The game will debut on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S; a PC launch is still unannounced. The c
Rocket Companies, a big name in home loans, is facing tougher times because mortgage rates have jumped unexpectedly high. Analysts now say the company’s short-term outlook isn’t as strong as it once was, leading to a downgrade in its stock rating. Higher rates mean fewer people can afford new mortga
Bariatric treatment is a key tool for people with serious obesity. Lifestyle changes and medicines can help, but they sometimes fall short because of side‑effects or difficulty sticking with them. When those options fail, doctors turn to procedures that alter the digestive system. One big gap
Bari Weiss, the editor‑in‑chief at CBS News, has decided it was time for a fresh start. She announced that Nick Bilton, known for his tech writing and documentary work, will take over as the executive producer of “60 Minutes. ” This change follows Tanya Simon’s departure after a decade with the prog
Barnstable’s public payroll list shows that most of the town’s highest paid workers are police officers. The leading name on the 2025 list is Lieutenant Jason Laber, who earned a total of $314, 202 after more than 25 years with the department and a promotion in 2024. Following him are six othe
Barley doesn’t always wait to be harvested. Sometimes, rain before cutting triggers premature sprouting in the field, turning starch into sugar and ruining quality. Scientists have now found small genetic differences that help some barley plants resist this problem, called preharvest sprouting. Inst
Barber Cellars in Petaluma has announced that its downtown tasting room and cheese shop will shut down on June 5, after eleven years of serving guests with wine, food and laughter. The owners said the decision came from financial pressure in the current wine and tourism market, as well as personal h
Barron Trump’s turn to register for military service under new rules didn’t come as a surprise—nearly every American man his age faces the same requirement. But unlike his father’s comments about Olympic teams and college sports, this shift quietly folded into a much bigger conversation about milita
Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began
Campaigns now spend far more on safety than they did ten years ago. Federal groups handed over over $40 million just for security in 2024, a huge jump compared to past years. The money pays for bodyguards, secure venues, and even changes to homes like locks and cameras. Most of this was unthinkable
