Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As a reminder, the latest edition of Steam Next Fest runs from February 23 until March 2, during which you'll be able to check out demos for hundreds of upcoming games. A bunch are available already, including one for Denshattack!, which I definitely recommend checking out. As it turns out, doing Tony Hawk Pro Skater-style
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The Year of the Fire Horse
A dozen or so friends clamoured around my fireplace's mantel to grab their Dollar Store-bought journals and select a fancy gel pen. A ChatGPT-designed workshop on creating a 2026 vision for one's life was about to begin, and two
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- Steve Hanke says AI is "overhyped and potentially dangerous."
- The veteran trader and economist said he agrees with Yann LeCun about chatbots' shortcomings.
- Hanke previously said the AI boom could be a bubble and his advice was to "buckle your seat belt."
Steve Hanke says there's excessive buzz around AI — and it could end badly.
The veteran trader and economist told Business
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- After graduating from NYU in 2024, I wasn't able to secure a full-time job.
- I couldn't afford to stay in New York City, so I moved home to California to live with my parents.
- I'm happy I get to spend time with my family, and I'm trying not to rush this transition period.
My whole life, it felt like I was promised that if I got an un
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- The Supreme Court ruled on Friday to strike down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
- The decision made waves in the Swiss watch-collecting community.
- Switzerland has faced ups and downs as it has dealt with tariffs doled out by Trump.
The watch world breathed a collective sigh
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- The Supreme Court rules that Trump's IEEPA tariffs are illegal.
- Businesses are celebrating the SCOTUS ruling, but tariff refunds may pose a fresh challenge.
- The federal government could be on the hook to refund $129 billion.
The Trump administration's cornerstone
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As soon as I stepped inside the supplement factory, the sweet smell of red berries filled the air. It reminded me of being a kid and gorging on chewable multivitamins — a not-quite-natural "mixed berry" scent that
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- Matthew McConaughey and Timothée Chalamet discussed AI during a televised town hall event.
- McConaughey said actors need to protect their likeness in the age of AI.
- McConaughey has secured eight trademarks related to his likeness.
And the award for Best Actor goes to… an AI model trained on Matthew McConaughey?
The concept of AI actors usurping human actors may
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- There's a little-known IRS designation called real estate professional status, or REPS.
- It allows qualifying investors to use real estate losses to offset W-2 income.
- If you or your spouse qualifies for REPS, it can reduce or even eliminate your tax liability.
For years, Dr. Jill Green
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- Cara West, 34, often seeks medical care abroad due to high prices in the US.
- The longtime Texas resident has sought care in Greece, Turkey, and Portugal.
- The family is likely to move abroad permanently, in part due to America's high cost of living.
Cara West had never seen such a gorgeous hospital.
The 34-year-old