Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday moved to force through France’s budget without a vote but looked certain to keep his job — for now — thanks to support from the Socialists in the bitterly divided parliament. Bayrou, a veteran centrist named by President Emmanuel Macron in December to end months of political crisis following last summer’s inconclusive legislative elections, …
Read More »Mokobara selling Chinese bags at premium prices? Brand’s ‘chutzpah’, ‘bold’ reaction leaves netizens divided
Mokobara, a brand quickly shaping the future of travel style, is at the center of controversy over allegations of “white labeling”. The brand faced backlash on social media over claims that “Mokobara original design nahi hai, sab chinese hai. [the designs of Mokobara are not original, all of then are Chinese].” Not only the allegation, but also the brand’s reaction …
Read More »South Korea’s Gen-Z Divided Over Political Crisis
In the shadow of Seoul’s centuries-old Gwanghwamun Gate, young businesswoman Shin Ji-young wears a rainbow headband and waves a flag criticising South Korea’s impeached president alongside thousands of protesters. A divide has emerged among South Korea’s youth since Yoon Suk Yeol declared a bungled martial law decree last month and hunkered down at his residence resisting arrest. On one side, …
Read More »Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Writer Reveals Canceled Plans for Adam Jensen’s Story to Lead Into the Original Deus Ex
Eidos-Montréal’s much-loved Deux Ex prequel series famously ended on a cliffhanger with Mankind Divided, frustrating fans. Now, they know exactly what they missed out on. During an episode of the From Script to Life podcast, Human Revolution and Mankind Divided writer Mark Cecere discussed where protagonist Adam Jensen’s story would have gone in the third game, were it not canceled. …
Read More »PS5 Users Are Divided Straight Down the Middle Over Turning Their Console Off or Putting It in Rest Mode
PlayStation 5 users are torn over how to treat their precious console between gaming sessions, with 50% choosing to turn it off completely and 50% choosing to put it in rest mode. Sony Interactive Entertainment’s vice president of game, product, and player experiences, Cory Gasaway, told Game File that the Welcome Hub feature, which debuted last year, came as a …
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