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Thousands of Fortnite players around the world were unable to access the game on Christmas Eve 2025 due to a major authentication outage, Epic Games confirmed. The disruption affected login servers across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, interrupting festive gaming sessions during one of the busiest times of the year. The outage struck as … Read more
As families around the world settle in on Christmas Eve, a familiar question returns Where is Santa right now? For millions, the answer comes from the NORAD Santa tracker, a decades old holiday tradition run by the North American Aerospace Defense Command that monitors Santa Claus’ global gift giving journey in real time. Beginning at … Read more
A widespread Steam outage disrupted access to the world’s largest PC gaming platform on Tuesday, leaving users unable to browse the digital storefront or play several of Valve’s most popular online games. The disruption began early afternoon on the US East Coast and appeared to affect users globally, according to outage tracking services and community … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Tubi, the Fox Corp.-owned free streaming platform, is gaining traction in the competitive streaming market, drawing viewers who prefer ad supported content and helping the company reach profitability this year. The platform has long been considered part of a secondary tier of streaming services alongside lower budget offerings such as Pluto TV … Read more
Two British social media campaigners are among five individuals recently denied entry to the United States, after the State Department accused them of trying to “coerce” American technology platforms into restricting free speech, officials said Monday. Imran Ahmed, former Labour adviser and head of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, and Clare Melford, CEO of … Read more
MOSCOW — Russia has announced plans for a moon nuclear project within the next decade to support its lunar space program and a joint research station with China, highlighting the country’s renewed push in space exploration amid growing international competition. Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, signed a contract with the Lavochkin Association aerospace company to develop … Read more
On Christmas Eve, a familiar question echoes in homes around the world Where is Santa right now? What began decades ago as a simple novelty has evolved into a global digital tradition. Today, AI powered Santa trackers from organizations such as the North American Aerospace Defense Command and Google combine mapping technology, artificial intelligence and … Read more
Japan has moved closer to restarting the world’s largest nuclear power facility, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s long and cautious return to nuclear energy nearly fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster reshaped public trust and energy policy. A regional vote this week cleared a key political hurdle for the Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear plant … Read more
Steam services were restored late Sunday night after a widespread Steam outage temporarily disrupted access for millions of users around the world. For roughly an hour, gamers reported being unable to sign in, launch games or use online features on the world’s largest PC gaming platform. The disruption triggered a surge of complaints across social … Read more
San Francisco — Nearly 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco were left without power Saturday in a series of widespread blackouts that darkened entire neighborhoods, disrupted transit, and left city officials scrambling to coordinate a response. Pacific Gas and Electric Co., the region’s largest utility provider, reported no immediate timeline for restoring electricity. The … Read more
