LIFE

Cathay Pacific celebrates its 80th anniversary, evolving from a single cargo aircraft in 1946 to a global airline serving over 100 destinations, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and passenger experience.

Elon Musk and Chess.com reignite their feud over chess's complexity, with Musk claiming it will be solved like checkers, sparking a lively exchange on social media.

Itch.io, a key platform for indie game developers, faced a major outage, disrupting access and uploads. The incident highlights ongoing reliability concerns and the need for a dedicated status page.

Lady Gaga unveils her minimalist makeup routine, focusing on concealer, contour, and lip liner, while showcasing her engagement ring from Michael Polansky. The video highlights her evolving public image.

Players of Brawl Stars, the popular mobile battle game developed by Finnish gaming company Supercell, began reporting access problems Thursday morning, with outage-tracking site Downdetector logging a spike in complaints starting around 10:30 a.m. EDT.

MrBeast's intricate Super Bowl puzzle, hidden in a commercial, was solved by Colin after a month-long hunt, earning him a $1 million prize. The campaign drew massive engagement and media attention.

Discord users face connectivity issues for the third time in three days, with outage reports spiking early Wednesday. The platform's status page indicates ongoing investigations into the disruptions.

Minecraft players experienced widespread access issues due to authentication and server connection problems, with no official statement from Mojang. Outage trackers logged a spike in complaints, affecting gameplay globally.

Wordle puzzle 1,901 featured the word 'RULER', challenging players with its dual meanings of a measuring tool and a sovereign leader, sparking discussions and varied solving strategies.

Overwatch players report server issues starting Tuesday morning, with no official acknowledgment from Blizzard. Monitoring services track ongoing connectivity problems, highlighting the game's history of disruptions.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift introduce their Samoyed, Wendy, in a Tommy Hilfiger campaign, marking the dog's public debut and adding to their pet-filled household.

Discover 10 intriguing facts about Zendaya's journey from Disney Channel star to Emmy-winning actress and fashion icon, highlighting her diverse heritage, career choices, and personal milestones.

Jaylen Brown discusses his favourite NBA Finals moments and his new role with the Philadelphia 76ers, as NBA 2K27 introduces a feature allowing players to relive historic championship matchups.

A 12-terabyte archive of Valve's development files has surfaced, revealing insights into past projects and reigniting interest in the cancelled Half-Life 2: Episode 3.

Armored Mewtwo returns to Pokemon GO for the first time in six years during the Mega Finale event, offering players a limited chance to catch this rare raid boss.

DraftKings is set to launch its largest best ball tournament for the 2026 NFL season, offering $20 million in prizes. Analysts emphasise the importance of draft-day rankings in this format.

Mia Dio wins Miss Universe Cuba 2026, overcoming facial paralysis and a viral prank. Her journey highlights resilience, advocacy for Cuban issues, and a strong social media presence.

M&M'S introduces a new Mint Crunchy Cookie flavour at Walmart, drawing comparisons to Thin Mints. Australian availability remains uncertain, but strong U.S. sales could influence future distribution.

Kuwait International Airport continues operations despite disruptions from Iranian attacks during the 2026 conflict, with ongoing repairs and a planned expansion to enhance capacity.

Dubai International Airport remains fully operational, maintaining its flight schedule despite regional tensions affecting other Gulf airports. Passengers are advised to check flight status due to potential airspace restrictions.

The NYT Connections puzzle challenges players to identify hidden mythological figures within ordinary words, showcasing intricate wordplay and engaging puzzle enthusiasts with its unique categories and difficulty tiers.

Wordle's latest puzzle, featuring the word 'BLOOD', challenged players with its repeated letter, highlighting the game's ongoing popularity and the strategic nuances of solving such puzzles.

Electronic Arts confirms the authenticity of leaked gameplay footage from its upcoming Iron Man video game, showcasing combat, suit customization, and a new setting in Chicago.

Rockstar Games is set to premiere an extended preview of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' on Netflix, with additional creator previews to follow, amid ongoing leaks and anticipation for the game's 2026 release.

Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her polka dots and infinity rooms, passed away at 97. Her art, shaped by childhood hallucinations, remains influential, bridging personal struggles and universal themes.

Microsoft has launched pre-orders for the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, celebrating 25 years of Xbox with a nostalgic design and exclusive Halo game. Limited stock available from November 2026.

Lenovo's BIOS update for Legion Go devices causes blank screens, rendering some units unusable. The update has been withdrawn, and affected users are advised to contact Lenovo Support for assistance.

Dubai International Airport remains open despite the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with major carriers maintaining schedules. Travellers are advised to confirm flight times due to potential delays.

How to Fish, a co-op fishing game by Dazed Games, sold 1 million copies in two days on Steam, thanks to its unique gameplay and affordable pricing.