Discord is finally giving up on Electron, the cross-platform framework that allows developers to create desktop applications using web technologies. Electron web apps are notoriously resource-intensive, and Discord is now moving its desktop app entirely to Rust, a modern programming language designed for speed and memory safety. “We have been early adopters of Rust since … Read more
The honorary president of the Japanese Football Association, Kozo Tashima, has announced his intention to oppose Gianni Infantino to be the next president of FIFA. Tashima, 68, is a member of the FIFA Council and a former international footballer and coach. He said he wants to convey “integrity, solidity and high moral standards” and “contribute … Read more
Even in the 21st century, mysteries abound about wildlife, especially in the depths of the oceans. A recent and interesting example was the discovery of what became known as the “golden orb.” Found in a deep-sea exploration in 2023, the strange object baffled scientists for three painstaking years until they discovered its secrets. The story … Read more
‘I felt imprisoned in my home after being paralysed’ BBC
In a peculiar failed smuggling attempt, 3,000 tarantulas were seized at a Peruvian airport, after an anonymous complaint led authorities to search the suitcases of two German citizens and a Polish citizen who were boarding a flight to Germany. Published on November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 Share 3,000 tarantulas hidden inside luggage seized at Peruvian … Read more
The government submitted final renderings to the National Capital Planning Commission that depict a 250-foot arch topped with three gold statues and an eternal flame. Department of the Interior hide caption toggle caption i Department of the Interior This could be a make-or-break week for President Trump’s triumphal arch. For months, the Trump administration has … Read more
Several European flights face bomb threats for the second time this week BBCFlights across Europe hit by bomb threats for the second time this week BBCThe Latest: Flights diverted in Europe due to bomb threats The HillSeries of bomb threats cause flight disruptions across Europe NBC NewsBomb threat forces Aer Lingus Dublin-Rome flight to be … Read more
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Douglas Hoey of the National Community Pharmacists Association said that splitting CVS Pharmacy from its insurance and Pharmacy Benefits Manager businesses could improve competition and reduce costs. CVS Health on Tuesday announced plans to split its growing conglomerate into separate health insurance and pharmacy businesses, a move that … Read more
World of Warcraft: Forever came out last night. Those who stayed up were prepared for the usual fare for major WoW releases: long queues, disconnections, and server delays. However, apart from a few minor hiccups here and there, everything went smoothly. Eurogamer can report firsthand that for European players who stayed up, say between 11pm … Read more
The Sharks (7-9-1) currently sit in sixth place in the Pacific Division. It’s a disappointing start after the team made great strides in its rebuild last season, when it went 39-35-8 and finished four points behind the Kings for the second wild card in the Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoffs. This season, San Jose ranks … Read more