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“The president gave a direct answer to a direct question,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters Thursday. “President Biden’s known President Putin for a long time. They’ve both been on the global stage for a long time, worked through many iterations of a relationship between the United States and Russia, and he believes we can continue to do that.” During an interview that aired Tuesday, Biden agreed when ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos asked whether he considers Putin to be a “killer....

It has been eight months since Biden took the Oval Office. Many of his campaign pledges have either failed to come to fruition, or instead, opposing policies have been implemented. In the lead up to the presidential election, some billed Biden as America’s “unlikely savior” for a post-Trump era, given his progressive stance on contested issues. But echoing former politicians, Biden’s faux liberalism has meant he has repeatedly said one thing and acted in contrast....

Indeed, more and more laptops (including Apple MacBooks and Dell’s XPS line) and tablets (such as Apple’s iPad Pro) use the latest USB-C connection standard—or its faster Thunderbolt 3 or 4 and USB4 siblings—because it’s small and versatile: the port can be used for a variety of things including connecting peripherals, displays and charging. But if you still need to connect non-USB-C devices to your USB-C laptop or tablet you’ll need a USB-C hub or adapter....

Back in 2019, the GTX 1660 was a solid mid-range GPU from Nvidia and the ideal choice for mid-range gamers looking for a solid 1080p performance, since it delivered the best of both worlds, visual fidelity and framerates. However, as time went by and games progressed technologically, this GPU doesn’t stand as strong as it used to. Warzone 2, being a next-generation title, demands much more from the player’s hardware....

With such a huge lineup of distinct games, it’s perhaps no surprise that the Nintendo-made machine was home to a number of games that never made it to Western shores. Despite many of them being great, accessible titles—as is the case with the games featured here—there are several that, to this day, remain exclusive to Japan. 8 Captain Rainbow A zany take on the Japanese-based “Tokusatsu” action hero, this adventure features Nick; a yo-yo waving protagonist who can morph into the colorful Captain Rainbow....

Start With the Parents Middle school should come with a trigger warning for parents. We all know it can be a psychologically treacherous time for kids. It’s the point when old friendships abruptly end, new alliances form, and everyone is subjected to a brutal process of “sorting,” as I once heard the psychologist and author Michael Thompson say, which arranges kids into unforgiving hierarchies based on looks, wealth, athleticism and that ever mysterious ingredient that in my day was called “cool....

The ex-Real Housewives of New York City star spoke out about Harry as more revelations and leaks from his forthcoming book Spare were released. The latest excerpts to drop include Harry detailing a fight he had with brother Prince William, his thoughts on William’s thinning hair, and Harry’s past with drugs. Speaking on TikTok, Frankel said Harry has started oversharing details from his life. “Is it too late to change the name of Harry’s book to Dirty Harry Laundry?...

Revealed via the company’s Twitter account, Bethesda will be auctioning off a bundle that includes an Xbox Series X with 16 games and the opportunity for one lucky fan to design their own Starfield character that will be added to the RPG. The winner’s money will go towards the Make-A-Wish foundation, which is a non-profit charity that supports children with critical illnesses by helping them fulfill life-long wishes. RELATED: What to Expect from Bethesda in 2021...

Fallout 4 released in 2015 and was met with mostly praise. The game was applauded as an accessible entry point into the franchise that still provided enough depth for longtime fans to enjoy. Along with it, fans could purchase a season pass, a bundle that promised buyers all the DLC ever released for the game for one price. In 2019, this promise returned to bite Bethesda in the back....

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The O’Rourke campaign announced Friday that it would be deploying over 44,000 volunteers to contact more than 2 million Texas voters via home visits, text messages, phone calls and letters in February. The effort was launched after President Joe Biden’s effort to pass federal voting rights legislation failed in the Senate and while O’Rourke lagged far behind Abbott in most polls, with the Republican governor enjoying a 15 point lead in the most recent survey....

Irons 9/4 for the drop The Hammers announced Bilic’s departure on Monday, in the wake of Saturday’s dismal 4-1 home defeat at the hands of Liverpool, another of the Spaniard’s former teams. In quote tweeting an account reporting the news of the manager’s demise, Arbeloa posted: “Better late than never.” Arbeloa arrived at West Ham in August 2016 on a one-year deal, but played just three Premier League matches under Bilic....

LAS VEGAS – The lowest total on the board tonight has the Tigers at Tampa Bay with a number posted at 6.5, and for good reason. Not only are tonight’s starters, Max Scherzer and Chris Archer, pitching at their absolute best of the season, but both teams are having difficulty scoring runs. Scherzer (14-4, 2.98 ERA) is on a run of going 6-1 with a 1.78 ERA over his last 10 starts and will be looking for his AL-leading 15th win of the season....

Considering how much Nintendo has to share at E3, it’s a little hard to imagine how anyone else can top Nintendo’s presentation. So much of the game discourse of the past year and a half has focused on Nintendo projects that got stalled or went underground during the pandemic, and now the time is right for Nintendo to do a sprawling Direct unveiling tons of new information. Nintendo could completely dominate E3 discourse if it actually comes forth with news about everything it’s sitting on....

The Botox boom, backed by a $50 million advertising campaign, has made the dream of youthful skin seem more accessible than ever. Yet not everyone can afford up to $1,000 per treatment. Experts say unlicensed operators are offering cut-rate services out of homes and beauty parlors, particularly in immigrant communities. In many cases the injections aren’t Botox at all, but substances like silicone or colla-gen. In Florida, officials report getting new calls daily from patients suffering from botched procedures....

Beyerdynamic revealed its latest set of earbuds on Thursday, showcasing what the company calls its most flexible pair yet. Designed to meet all your daily audio needs, the Blue Byrd is a fantastic set of earbuds that Beyerdynamic promises deliver a fantastic listening experience, whether you’re talking on the phone or jamming out to your favorite music. I’ve had a few days to test out the new Blue Byrd, and I’m happy to say Beyerdynamic’s top-notch audio quality continues to blend with accessible controls and sound personalization options, but it never feels truly ground-breaking....

The iconic singer’s seventh studio album, which features 16 tracks, was released on Friday, weeks after lead single “Break My Soul” helped whet fans’ appetites. And as the star channels a number of thoughts, feelings and life moments in song form on the new project, one area touched upon appears to be the eight-year-old scandal involving her sibling and spouse. Back in May 2014, the fiercely private family hit the headlines after leaked security footage showed Solange physically attacking Jay-Z in a New York City elevator as the trio departed a Met Gala after-party....

RELATED: 10 Best PlayStation Games That Barely Made Any Money Unfortunately, these titles, anticipated as they are, have yet to see release. In fact, many have seemingly been stuck in development here for years—or even decades—at this point. From the highly anticipated Dead Island 2 to the most hyped sequel to a classic cult, Beyond Good and Evil 2, here are ten games we’re still waiting to hear more from....

In Ubisoft’s latest quarterly financial report, it talks about expanding its premium content and ambitious plans for its franchises. Aside from other upcoming releases like Far Cry 6, it also explicitly mentions Beyond Good & Evil 2 and how it will revive the fan-favorite franchise. But this is the only time it’s brought up in the entire report with no status update on development. RELATED: Beyond Good and Evil 2 in Playable State, Gameplay Reveal Coming in 2021...

According to a post on the publisher’s official website, Beyond Good & Evil 2 won’t be making any sort of appearance at E3 at all, and will instead be getting another dedicated livestream next week; specifically on Wednesday, June 5th at 9am PDT. As for why it’s skipping E3, the post states that this is due to them “focusing on core development milestones.” What details will be shown during the livestream remains to be seen, especially since the post also reads “We look forward to sharing more with you, including new gameplay footage, when the time is right....