Visa, Mastercard to Pay $167.5 Million in ATM User Fee Settlement
Global payment giants Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. have agreed to pay a combined $167.5 million to settle class-action lawsuits that accused the companies of conspiring to suppress competition and inflate ATM access fees in the United States. The landmark resolution marks a significant step in a decade-long legal battle that has tested the boundaries […]
Netflix Is Acquiring an Avatar Company as It Moves Into Party Games
Netflix is making a bold move into the world of interactive entertainment with the acquisition of Ready Player Me, an avatar-creation technology company. This strategic purchase signals Netflix’s intention to deepen its foray into party games and social gaming experiences, offering users the ability to craft personalized avatars that can travel across multiple Netflix games. […]
Sony Acquires Majority Control of Peanuts for $457M
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) have struck a definitive agreement to acquire majority control of the iconic Peanuts franchise, purchasing a 41% stake from WildBrain for $457 million USD (C$630 million). This transaction boosts Sony’s existing 39% ownership to 80%, transforming Peanuts into a consolidated subsidiary while the Schulz family retains a […]
First Wheelchair User Reaches Space on Blue Origin Flight
Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, a German aerospace engineer, made history on December 19, 2025, becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán line into space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. The 33-year-old, who has been paraplegic since a 2018 mountain biking accident, floated weightlessly alongside five crewmates during a 10-minute suborbital joyride from West […]
Air Pollution Alters Teen Brain Development Below EPA Limits
A groundbreaking study from Oregon Health & Science University reveals that everyday exposure to common air pollutants—even at levels deemed “safe” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—can trigger structural changes in teenagers’ brains. These alterations, particularly in regions controlling executive function, mood, and social skills, raise urgent questions about long-term cognitive and emotional health for […]
Putin Rejects Compromise on Ukraine as Peace Push Shifts to Florida
Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine as Moscow restated its hardline demands this week, even while US and Russian delegations planned fresh talks in Florida and Ukraine pressed for security guarantees to end the war. Putin’s position: what “no compromise” means in practice? Russia’s public line has stayed consistent: any settlement must reflect Moscow’s claimed territorial […]
Inside the Private Suites: 10 Boutiques Mastering Luxury Personal Shopping in Dubai
Dubai is no longer just a destination for acquiring luxury goods; it is a global stage for living them. As we move into 2026, the retail landscape has shifted dramatically from transactional purchases to “ultra-lifestyle management.” For the high-net-worth individual, Luxury Personal Shopping Dubai has evolved into a seamless blend of privacy, hyper-personalization, and exclusive […]
DualMedia Innovation News: The Future of Interactive Content Creation in Blog Gaming
Ever feel like regular blogs just don’t cut it anymore? You know the feeling. You scroll through walls of text, searching for a real gameplay tip or a fresh update, but you get bored before you find anything new. It’s frustrating. You want a space where the writing connects with videos, live chat, and interactive […]
Delhi Dense Fog Orange Alert: Low Visibility Disrupts Travel as Air Quality Stays Very Poor
Delhi’s dense fog orange alert conditions returned to Delhi early Saturday (Dec 20, 2025), with dense fog cutting visibility in key areas and adding to travel disruption risks while the city’s air remained in the “very poor” range. Delhi’s fog situation today: what residents experienced and what the data shows? Delhi began the day under […]
What Is OnionPlay? Is OnionPlay a Legal Streaming Service in the US
Have you ever settled in for movie night only to hit a paywall? It is frustrating. You might have heard about OnionPlay on Reddit or from a friend as a free fix. It sounds perfect on paper. You get free movies without an account. But can you actually trust a site like OnionPlay in 2025? […]
Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs as Fed Rate Cuts Fuel Demand
Gold and silver hit record highs in mid-December 2025 as the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates, inflation cooled, and investors sought safety while tight silver supply and strong industrial demand pushed prices higher. Market snapshot: where prices hit records and how fast they moved? Gold and silver surged to fresh records this week, extending a […]
Chris Evans Returns as Captain America in New Avengers Teaser
Chris Evans is officially back as Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, in the first teaser for Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated film “Avengers: Doomsday.” The teaser, released in theaters ahead of screenings of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” has sent shockwaves through the Marvel fandom, confirming Evans’ return after years of speculation and rumors. The brief footage […]
