Author: Max Smith
Alicia Williams bought her first home in St. Louis this December after renting for more than 20 years.A city native, Williams had never considered buying a home until she used a mortgage calculator and realized her monthly payments would be roughly the same as renting.”Why should I pay someone else's property taxes when I can do it myself?” Williams, a Gen Xer who works on an auto assembly line, told Yahoo Finance. “So I took the plunge.”As home prices soar, the Midwest offers a rare opportunity for homebuyers. The region has the most affordable housing in the United States, and…
The Dallas Mavericks were leading 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals when they dealt a tough blow to the Minnesota Timberwolves.Luka Doncic led the Mavericks to a 109-108 Game 2 victory in a heartbreaking victory over the Timberwolves. Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday at 8 p.m. ET in Dallas (TNT).Doncic finished with 32 points on 10-of-23 shooting, 13 assists, 10 rebounds and, of course, the game-winning point. Trailing 108-106 with four seconds left, Doncic drained a step-back 3-pointer over Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert's head to put an end to Target Center's momentum that had at one…
Dr. Sloane will come back to life again in Fortnite (2024), Epic Games Proving that identity politics literally permeates the DNA of video games, Epic Games is encouraging developers using its popular Unreal Engine to use “inclusive” language in the programming code of their titles. Solomon Reed (Idris Elba) enters Night City in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (2023, CD Projekt Red) Related: Apple bans Epic Games from App Store, claims Fortnite developer's past criticism makes promises to follow developer terms “certainly unreliable” This new “inclusive language choice” clause was first added to the engine's official coding standards when the fifth…
Bangalore, also known as the Silicon Valley of India, is home to a number of companies specializing in cybersecurity. With cyber threats and attacks becoming increasingly prevalent, it has become imperative for businesses to invest in cybersecurity to protect their assets and information. The rapid digitalization of businesses and the prevalence of cyber threats have made strong cybersecurity measures essential. Businesses rely on cybersecurity companies to protect themselves against attacks and prevent the breach of their critical data. With the rapid evolution of technology and the continuous integration of new devices into the online sphere, security has become a prime…
Barely a week goes by without news of a new tech security breach, which typically involves unauthorized access to personally identifiable information (PII) or the hackers hiding sensitive data until they receive their payment (a ransomware attack). These digital attacks happen to businesses of all sizes, but individuals can also be victims of malicious actors. These basic security measures will help protect your personal information from unauthorized actors. 1. Password Protection Image credit: Shutterstock. One of the most common forms of data leakage is access to user passwords. To prevent this, use passwords that are hard to guess and change…
“I knew I had a problem,” Scott admits. “The amount of time I was spending on it just kept increasing and I couldn't imagine quitting. I recognized all the signs of an addict and knew I had to do something.” Scott wasn't addicted to alcohol or drugs, but he was addicted to video games, spending every minute he had in front of a screen. “Gaming allowed me to escape reality. It made all my stress go away,” explains Scott, a spokesman for Game Addicts Anonymous, which was founded in 2014 and has seen a steady rise in demand for its…
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All night long, bricks.And then, boom.All night long, awful.Then, the dagger.Caitlin Clark spent most of her first visit to Los Angeles on Friday stuck in awful traffic, stalling, swerving and slamming on the brakes as her Indiana Fever team hurtled toward disgrace.Next is FasTrak.Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drains a 3-pointer during the second half of Friday's game against the Sparks in Los Angeles. (Ashley Landis/The Associated Press)She's really unreal. She's really magical.With 2 minutes, 27 seconds left in the game and the Fever holding a three-point lead against the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena, Clark drained a deep, looping 3-pointer…
The City of St. Cloud notified regulators about the recent cybersecurity incident and has introduced a toll-free number and website to provide affected employees and customers with further information and support. On or about March 25, 2024, the City became aware of suspicious activity occurring on its computer systems. The City promptly took steps to mitigate the incident and initiated an investigation in collaboration with third-party cybersecurity experts to determine the nature and scope of the incident. The City has also implemented additional safeguards to further protect its computer systems. The investigation is ongoing, but so far we know that…
Instead of playing classical staples from the likes of Mozart and Beethoven this weekend, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra will be performing an entirely different repertoire, drawing from the video games “World of Warcraft” and “Assassin's Creed.” The unconventional show is the latest to embrace the growing popularity of incorporating game soundtracks into grand orchestral settings, often with added visual elements like lighting and game footage. The TSO show is a presentation by Game On!, a touring showcase featuring songs from 14 titles, including “World of Warcraft,” “The Elder Scrolls” and “Assassin's Creed,” along with customized video game footage to go…