Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.
Day: August 21, 2025
TRM Labs launches Beacon Network, a real-time alert system for illicit crypto activity, partnering with law enforcement and exchanges like Binance and Coinbase (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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TRM Labs launches Beacon Network, a real-time alert system for illicit crypto activity, partnering with law enforcement and exchanges like Binance and Coinbase — An industry-wide project led by TRM Labs is…
New Zealand will spend $1.6B on military aircraft in a plan to double the defense budget
New Zealand’s government has announced new military spending of $1.6 billion to replace aging planes and helicopters.
US warships may reach Venezuela coast by weekend in drug cartel operation
Three US warships to be stationed off the coast of Venezuela in fight against ‘narco-terrorists’, according to reports.
Redistricting row: Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed redrawn maps in House
The Texas House has passed a controversial redistricting plan, potentially adding five Republican seats in the US House, following pressure from Donald Trump. Democrats are contesting the move, alleging it’s undemocratic and racially discriminatory, wh…
Tacoma to pay $600K to officer acquitted in killing of Manuel Ellis
Timothy Rankine and his wife filed a claim alleging that elected officials and city employees made “politically motivated, false accusations” to the public.
NSW weather: heavy rain and flooding as Sydney records wettest day of the year
Weather and flood warnings stretch from Sydney’s south to the state’s north-west, as elevated river levels, full dams and more rainfall pose risks to communitiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app…
Their window seats lacked windows, so Delta and United passengers sued
Two lawsuits filed Tuesday accuse Delta Air Lines and United Airlines of knowingly charging passengers extra for window seats that were not next to a window.
Israel Approves Settlements, a Blow to Faded Hopes for a Palestinian State – The New York Times
Israel Approves Settlements, a Blow to Faded Hopes for a Palestinian State The New York TimesWith Moves on West Bank and Gaza City, Israel Defies Global Outcry The New York TimesIsrael approves settlement plan to erase idea of Pal…
They rioted against an asylum seeker hotel. Now a court has given them what they want
The shock legal defeat has left the British government scrambling to find new ways to house thousands of asylum seekers who have been living in hotels and motels – in breach of planning laws.