Viral Telegram-based tap-to-earn game Hamster Kombat planned to launch its token on The Open Network (TON) in July, but with two days left before the end of the month, the team says it is still working out a plan to deploy the large-scale airdrop. The Hamster Kombat website still notes...

‘Hamster Kombat’ Airdrop Delayed as Pre-Market Trading for Telegram Game Expands

The Terra blockchain was halted Wednesday morning after an exploit drained millions of dollars worth of tokens. In a tweet, Terra stated that the blockchain would halt at block height 11430400 to enable validators to apply an "emergency patch" to address the exploit. 📣Attention Terra users: Please be advised that...

Terra Blockchain Exploit Drains Over $4 Million in Tokens

‘BANANA’, an idle game within the TON ecosystem hit one million users in under 72 hours. With activation from some of the biggest players from TON, BANANA positions itself as a catalyst for mass adoption of Web3 gaming and increased user acquisition into the TON ecosystem. With rapid adoption...

TON Game ‘BANANA’ Hits 1M Users in 72 Hours

I was ready to sing the praises of PixelTap for being a Telegram-based tap-to-earn game that was trying to do something different. But amid recent changes, one new feature in the Pixelverse game has killed any chance of me continuing to play. Compared to other prominent tap-to-earn games, PixelTap is...

'PixelTap' Review: Should You Play the Telegram Crypto Combat Game?

Telegram clicker game Hamster Kombat has attracted over 300 million players within five months of its launch in March 2024. The game is now preparing to launch what is being touted as the “largest airdrop in the history of crypto.”. Hamster Kombat, described as a “crypto exchange CEO simulator,”...

Telegram’s Hamster Kombat draws 300M players ahead of historic airdrop

Tom's Guide

Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

Gemini is about to work better with lots of your Google services. In an APK Teardown of the latest Google beta app, we see information related to many new Google extensions coming soon. These extensions include previously unannounced Home, Phone, and a phone-focused one called Utilities, as well as Keep,...

Gemini getting loads of new Google extensions, including Home, Phone, more (APK teardown)

Los Angeles, CA

Activist investor and renowned short seller Andrew Left surrendered to authorities in Los Angeles on Monday and was scheduled to appear before Judge Rozella A. Oliver in U.S. District Court this afternoon, according to a CNBC report. Left is facing both a criminal indictment issued Thursday by the Justice Department and charges of “bait-and-switch” tactics from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

GameStop, Nvidia Short Seller Andrew Left Surrenders on Fraud Charges

The US Sun

ANDROID owners have been warned not to use a simple setting on their phones after users of three popular Google devices say they've been locked out. Those with Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6A phones have been taking the internet by storm to complain of the highly inconvenient issue. Many...

Android owners warned not to use simple setting after users of three popular Google phones say they’ve been locked out

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

BGR.com

The YouTube ad blocker cat-and-mouse game between Google and ad blockers continues with a new episode that might deliver a big win to Google. The company has been trying to ban ad blocker extensions on YouTube for quite a while, though these programs have always found a way to circumvent Google’s ideas. This seemed to indicate that Google might never be able to stop all ad blocker apps out there completely. But also, that extensions that block YouTube ads might not always work.
Some users have started noticing a new type of ad tech on YouTube that might make it harder...

YouTube might render ad blockers useless with new ad tech

The Samsung Internet Browser also received an update, albeit an incremental one. An updated version of Samsung’s Clock app has appeared online ahead of the One UI 7 beta program, bringing a few visual tweaks. The company has also updated its Samsung Internet browser, although a new icon seems...

Samsung is refreshing apps ahead of One UI 7 beta (Update)

Lexington, KY

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Most Americans work hard to purchase and maintain their vehicles, making it all the more important they protect their investment from ending up in the hands of thieves. But with vehicle theft still on the rise in many areas across the country, the continued problem is costly―not just to theft victims but to all vehicle owners.

Car owners reminded to protect their ride during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in July

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

In today’s digital age, online gambling has become increasingly popular. One of the main attractions is the ability to play casino games without the need to download any software. This convenience has made online casinos like SlotoZilla the go-to destination for avid gamblers. With a wide variety of slot machines from reputable software companies, SlotoZilla offers a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience.

Play Free Slots Online with SlotoZilla: No Download Needed, Instant Access to 50 Free Spins on Hells Grannies

Solana dog coin Billy (BILLY) was abandoned by its dev shortly after being born. But onlookers believed he was too cute to spend the rest of his days in the pound and helped lift him to a $200 million market cap. Billy was born on Pump.fun in early June. According...

How Solana Meme Coin Billy Survived Being Abandoned by Its Dev

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Apps that offer “limited functionality” will soon be removed from the Google Play Store. This includes apps that offer very little content or engagement, such as text-only apps, single-wallpaper apps, and apps that are intentionally designed to "do nothing." Google regularly attempts to improve the app store by...

Google Is Removing "Do-Nothing" Apps from the Play Store

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Telegram Game 'Hamster Kombat' Hits 300 Million Players, Reveals Token Allocation Plans

The makers of Hamster Kombat, the viral Telegram-based tap-to-earn game, said Tuesday that the game has attracted 300 million players to date. That’s nearly one-third of...

Telegram Game 'Hamster Kombat' Hits 300 Million Players, Reveals Token Allocation Plans

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