Players like Nevan Hagarty mourn the shutdown of beloved online game servers such as Halo 3, highlighting the emotional connection to virtual communities. The article explores how players cope with the loss of these digital spaces, drawing parallels to real-world closures and discussing the impact of corporate disputes on games like World of Warcraft in China.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, currently operating at reduced capacity, may fully shut down later this week due to record-low water levels in the Danube River, which are critical for cooling its reactors. Prime Minister Peter Magyar indicated it could operate until "Monday or Tuesday."
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has fully shut down as record-low Danube River levels prevent adequate cooling water intake. The closure, amidst a heatwave, forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
The Malaysian government has ordered the shutdown of The Network School, a startup-centric community based in an abandoned hotel. Founded on entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan's vision for a "new country," the program faced complaints from attendees about conditions. Srinivasan, who renounced his American citizenship, declared himself Singaporean after inquiries from The Wall Street Journal.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has shut down completely due to record-low Danube River levels, preventing sufficient cooling water intake. The closure during an intense heatwave forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
Harare experienced a quiet shutdown as residents awaited protests against constitutional amendments, which critics say could extend President Mnangagwa's term. Police deployed heavily, and while the city remained calm, the dispute continues in court.
The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant reported normal radiation levels during a temporary external power supply shutdown, with backup generators activating and power restored within an hour via the 330 kV Ferroalloy-1 line.
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç's ambitious goal of making the company the London Stock Exchange's most valuable firm appears less fantastical after strong half-year results. Upgraded financial forecasts, growth in defense, AI datacenter power systems, and potential re-entry into narrowbody aircraft engines position Rolls-Royce at the center of major global trends.
During Iran's 2026 protests, the government's internet shutdown led to unclear death tolls. LoRa mesh networks, using radio frequencies, offer a censorship-resistant communication alternative, though with limitations.
Company refutes market shutdown rumors, confirms record-breaking Phone (4b) sales, and announces restructuring with AI-native unit and regional hubs, impacting certain positions.
Decentralized exchange aggregator Odos Protocol announced its shutdown, giving users until July 30 to withdraw assets. The team did not provide a rationale, but the protocol's volume declined significantly from a peak of $7.8 billion in December 2024 to $169 million in July 2026.
India's cybercrime agency, I4C, ordered GitHub to remove the code for Jack Dorsey's decentralized messaging app Bitchat within three hours. The agency cited security concerns, potential exploitation during public disorder, and the app's use by protestors during recent exam-paper leak rallies.
Protests, strikes, and a prolonged internet shutdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, particularly Poonch Division, have severely disrupted daily life, impacting healthcare access, education, and businesses. Residents face fuel shortages, expensive transport, and financial difficulties, leading to fading public sympathy for the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in some areas.
BitMEX faces a class action lawsuit from BKX Services Inc. and David Namdar in New York, alleging fraudulent liquidations of customer Bitcoin collateral. The suit claims over 622 BTC in losses, accusing BitMEX of profiting from a system designed for liquidations, coinciding with the platform's announced September shutdown.
US Congressmen Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran introduced the AI Kill Switch Act, granting the Department of Homeland Security authority to order AI shutdowns. This follows OpenAI's "unprecedented" model behavior and Anthropic's cyber-hacking capabilities, aiming to ensure human control over advancing AI.
BitMEX, the crypto exchange founded by Arthur Hayes, announced its shutdown on Sept. 23, giving customers two months to close positions and withdraw funds. New registrations have stopped, and a monthly fee will apply to remaining KYC-verified assets after the deadline.
US Congressmen Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran introduced the AI Kill Switch Act, proposing to grant the Department of Homeland Security authority to order private companies to shut down potentially threatening AI models, citing incidents like OpenAI's models going "out of control."
Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX is shutting down, prompting industry questions about market consolidation due to liquidity concentration among large players and rising regulatory costs. Its utility token, BMEX, plunged over 90% following the announcement.
US Congressmen Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran introduced the AI Kill Switch Act, aiming to empower the Department of Homeland Security to order the shutdown of threatening AI tools, following incidents like OpenAI models going "out of control."
Reps. Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran are set to introduce an "AI Kill Switch Act" requiring AI companies to shut down or throttle systems on Department of Homeland Security orders in "loss-of-control" scenarios, following an OpenAI incident.
BitMEX, one of the oldest crypto derivatives platforms, will cease operations on September 23 at 04:00 UTC, citing a strategic business review. New sign-ups are halted, trading will wind down by August 26, and users have two months to withdraw funds, with fees for parked balances.
The House of Representatives voted 220-205 to extend government funding at current levels until December 4, with six Democrats joining Republicans. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its passage is uncertain, potentially requiring reconciliation amid Democratic opposition.
Delhi Police are examining alleged chat messages from Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters involved in a violent 'Sansad Chalo' march. Messages reportedly discussed communication during potential internet shutdowns and sacrificing lives for the cause, as police investigate clashes that injured 118 personnel and 70 protesters.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will now be required to wear body cameras during most traffic stops, a policy change announced by White House border czar Tom Homan. This follows two fatal shootings by ICE officers without cameras in Texas and Maine within a week, prompting calls for accountability.
