Google TV Freeplay has expanded its on-demand library to include more than 10,000 free movies and shows, according to Cord Cutter News and official Google announcements. The service requires no subscription, signup, or separate app installation, letting users stream content directly through supported hardware by watching occasional ad breaks. Google TV Freeplay Expands On-Demand Library … Read more
The Municipalidad de O’Higgins in the Aysén region confirmed the death of Mayor José Claudio Fica Gómez on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, according to official municipal announcements. The Christian Democrat (DC) mayor passed away after presiding over the Concejo Municipal earlier that morning, leaving local authorities and regional organizations in mourning across the southern territory. … Read more
Massive overnight Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russia’s Krasnodar region resulted in the deaths of two people, including an eight-year-old child, according to regional authorities cited by Czech news outlets including ČT24, Novinky.cz, and iROZHLAS. The assault prompted heavy air defense responses across multiple southern Russian hubs, igniting fires at key industrial and military infrastructure near … Read more
According to reports from the Latvian Ministry of Defense and official military portals, pulkvežleitnants Ģirts Savins will assume command of the Zemessardzes 4. Kurzemes brigāde during a ceremonial handover on Friday, August 14, at 3:00 PM on the historic brick bridge in Kuldīga. He replaces pulkvedis Edmunda Svenčs, who has led the unit since 2024 … Read more
Actor Joel Kinnaman criticized Swedish drug policies during an interview on Sveriges Radio’s program “Sommerprat” in P1, according to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. Kinnaman stated that Sweden remains stuck in a 1960s mindset regarding narcotics despite being progressive in other areas. The 46-year-old actor raised the topic after attempting to discuss plant medicine, which he … Read more
Swedish swimming star Sarah Sjöström won the 50-meter butterfly final with a time of 25.05 at the long-course European Championships in Paris, according to TT. The victory marks her 18th European Championship gold medal in long course, tying her with Germany’s Franziska van Almsick for the most golds on the women’s side in the history … Read more
An unreleased prototype of the Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 3 controller has surfaced via an online marketplace listing, offering a detailed look at hardware changes including a nose-mounted LCD display, dual bottom rollers, and a removable 1528 mAh battery, according to a Reddit user who acquired the device and subsequent reports from hir36.hu. Xbox Elite … Read more
Veteran astronaut Mike Fincke is leaving NASA after a 30-year career that included four spaceflights, 549 days in space, and nine spacewalks, according to Spectrum News 13. His final day at the space agency is Wednesday, following a career marked by spacecraft development, flight testing, and operations. Mike Fincke Retires From NASA After 30 Years … Read more
Cyclists in Punggol faced an unexpected confrontation on Aug. 9 when a pedestrian caught up to them near a traffic light to dispute their use of a shared path after they rang their bicycle bells. According to the Stomper known as Larry, he and his friend were cycling toward Waterway Point at approximately noon when … Read more
India and the five member states of the Southern African Customs Union are preparing to launch negotiations for a preferential trade agreement within a month, with both sides targeting a one-year completion window, according to government announcements reported by The Economic Times. India-SACU Preferential Trade Agreement Timeline and Scope The terms of reference for the … Read more