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Bungie has asked critics to hold their full Marathon reviews until the game's late-March endgame zone, Cryo Archive, opens, a stance that recalls Destiny’s Vault of Glass rollout and raises questions about marketing shaping early impressions.
Bungie reportedly asked outlets to postpone Marathon reviews until after its official release, following a sub-100,000 Steam player count at launch. While early impressions praise gunplay, critics flag UI issues and a cautious outlook as post-launch content in March could shift the game's reception.
President Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain over a dispute about jointly operated U.S. air bases, signaling possible embargo actions despite EU trade rules; Spain defended the bases as part of NATO and bilateral agreements, while noting international law, and the episode follows earlier tariff threats and a Supreme Court decision limiting use of emergency powers.
Trump floated a potential 'friendly takeover' of Cuba amid the U.S. fuel embargo, reiterating a regime-change stance as Washington pressures Havana with sanctions and humanitarian concerns while Cuban officials denounce the approach.
Cuba faces widespread blackouts and fuel shortages after the US squeezes Venezuelan oil supplies, prompting government warnings and military drills as private citizens improvise to cope and analysts warn of possible economic collapse.
Officials are weighing a total oil blockade on Cuba to pressure the regime—backed by some aides and Secretary of State Marco Rubio—with no decision yet. Cuba already faces energy shortages after Venezuela oil cuts; a blockade could trigger a humanitarian crisis and regional instability, while hawks argue energy leverage could topple the regime.
German defense firm Renk is shifting tank gearbox production from Germany to the US to bypass German restrictions on arms shipments to Israel amid the Gaza war, a move that has caused internal political backlash against Chancellor Merz's decision to halt arms exports to Israel.
The U.S. signed an executive order imposing tariffs on Brazil, excluding key exports like orange juice, aircraft, wood pulp, and energy products, citing Brazil's prosecution of Bolsonaro as a reason. The move impacted Brazilian companies Embraer and Suzano positively, while also coinciding with sanctions on a Brazilian Supreme Court justice overseeing Bolsonaro's trial.
China has implemented a stricter-than-anticipated embargo on critical minerals, impacting global supply chains and trade dynamics. This move is expected to have significant repercussions on industries reliant on these materials, potentially leading to increased tensions in international trade relations.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel criticized the U.S. as "interventionist" amid protests over food and power shortages, accusing the U.S. of having "contempt" toward the Cuban people and revolution. The U.S. denied accusations of fueling the protests, stating support for the Cuban people's demands for human rights and freedom. Díaz-Canel attributed the protests to the U.S. embargo and criticized the U.S. for its policies towards Cuba. The protests, sparked by shortages and rising inflation, have led to calls for "freedom" and "electricity" in various parts of the country. The U.S. official emphasized that the embargo and Cuba's economic crisis are intertwined, while Díaz-Canel asserted the strength of the Cuban revolution in the face of speculation about its collapse.
Poland has declared an indefinite embargo on imports of Ukrainian products, as announced by Polish Minister of Agriculture Czesław Siekierski. The decision comes amidst ongoing protests by Polish farmers who have resumed blockades at border checkpoints, demanding government subsidies and assurances. Despite previous promises to meet the farmers' demands, the lack of written confirmation from the government has led to continued unrest. The embargo will remain in place until an official order to lift it is issued.
NVIDIA is set to launch three new desktop RTX 40 SUPER cards in January, with embargoes set for various dates. The company will introduce the RTX 4070 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 4080 SUPER during a special address at CES 2024. The embargoes include announcement, unboxing, and review dates for both MSRP and non-MSRP cards. NVIDIA enthusiasts can expect a series of new card releases nearly every week, with additional models planned, such as the RTX 4090D for China and the RTX 3060 6GB.
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4060 non-Ti graphics card is set to launch on June 29th, earlier than originally communicated, according to a leaked embargo document. The card features an AD107-300 GPU with 3072 CUDA cores and 8GB GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit interface. The release date for the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB model is still scheduled for July. The RTX 4060 will cost $299/€329 and reviews will be split into MSRP and non-MSRP cards.
The release of the 2023-2024 US News law school rankings has been delayed indefinitely due to an "unprecedented number of inquiries" from schools, including those that are boycotting the rankings. The delay is reportedly due to data errors in the rankings' new methodology, particularly regarding employment figures. Yale Law, which spearheaded the boycott, has already criticized the rankings for using "entirely incorrect" employment data.