Gabe Newell, a former Microsoft programmer and technical executive, co-founded Valve in 1996 with Mike Harrington. Their first game, Half-Life, sold 2. 5 million copies in just one year, putting Valve on the map and making them millions. Fast forward to today, Gabe Newell's net worth is estimated at
Next year, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can polluting industries pick and choose where to fight federal environmental rules? This is a long-standing issue, where groups try to file cases in courts they think will be friendlier. States often do this too, especially in Texas, to chall
Steve Bannon, a prominent figure in right-wing media and a former advisor to Donald Trump, will be freed from federal prison on October 29. This comes after he and his legal team tried to get him released earlier. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed his release date won't be moved up, making him s
The Detroit Lions emerged victorious over the Minnesota Vikings, 31-29, in a game that started rough but ended well. Let's look at who shined and who struggled. Jared Goff, the Lions' quarterback, had a stellar game. He completed 22 out of 25 passes for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. Even when blitzed
Ever wondered what it takes to build a whole new world? Nintendo's recent leak about the Switch Online: Playtest Program might give you a hint. The mystery game in question is called PlanetCode, and it’s not your average Switch game. PlanetCode is all about teamwork. You and other players work toge
The Minnesota Lynx lost Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to the Liberty, with their coach, Cheryl Reeve, having strong words during the postgame press conference. The Lynx missed many shots, but Reeve wasn't focused on that. Instead, she blamed the officials for the loss. "They stole this from us, " she sa
Imagine this: you're at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand, saying goodbye to a loved one. But wait, there's a catch! You've only got three minutes for that farewell hug. That's right, the airport has put a time limit on those emotional partings. Why? Well, it's all about keeping things moving smoothly.
Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, has lost his final attempt to sue his former boss. The Supreme Court recently dismissed Cohen's claim that Trump and other officials violated his rights by putting him in solitary confinement. This punishment was due to Cohen's plan to write a tell-al
Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off
Chicago had a lovely fall weekend without the Bears, but plenty of other sports kept fans engrossed. From baseball playoffs to college football, hockey, and NFL games, the city was buzzing. Here are some key observations and fun facts from the weekend. The Blackhawks haven't secured a deal with CHS
