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Xbox’s sci-fi looter-shooter Blackbird was scrapped even after leaving execs ‘blown away’
Xbox was well on its way to delivering a sci-fi stylized game with plenty of exciting movement mechanics before an abrupt change of heart. The upcoming third-person shooter RPG codenamed Blackbird from ZeniMax Online Studios, which developed The Elder Scrolls Online, has been “shelved indefinitely,” according to an exclusive report from Bloomberg. The report added that Xbox execs were “blown away” by the game and had “nothing but complimentary words,” according to Bloomberg‘s sources.
The exciting new IP was expected to rival the Destiny franchise with its looter-shooter gameplay in an alien noir-themed world. The Bloomberg report revealed that a sci-fi setting would be paired with movement-based abilities like “double-jumping, air-dashing, a grappling hook and wall climbing.” The project was reportedly gaining momentum recently and was set to be released in 2028, after the studio expanded its team to 300 people.
Microsoft didn’t provide comments to Bloomberg or any explicit reasoning why the Blackbird project was dropped. Not much was known about the game, but TrueAchievements uncovered a plot that revolves around players uncovering a notorious murder in a capital city called Exodus. Along with Blackbird, Microsoft canceled Everwild, a fantasy game from Rare that’s been in development since 2014, and a reboot of the Perfect Dark first-person shooter.
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‘Change at Presidency:’ Naqvi advises against paying heed to ‘social media speculations’
- The interior minister says some people are bothered to see politicians-govt-establishment on same page
- Rejects rumours about the enactment of the 27th constitutional amendment
ROHRI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday dispelled the reports claiming a “change in the presidency” and enactment of the 27th constitutional amendment as mere speculations, advising the public not to pay heed to “social media speculations.”
He urged the media to refrain from political speculations for at least two days in respect for Ashura days, noting these “rumor-mongers” are spreading misleading narratives.
“Some people are bothered, as for the first time, politicians, the government, and the military establishment are on the same page,” he declared while addressing the media during his visit to Sindh’s Rohri city on Saturday.
Replying to journalists’ queries on reports suggesting President Zardari was being removed from office and that another constitutional amendment was in the offing, Naqvi denied the speculations, advising “against paying heed to the social media reports.”
His statement came after the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) obtained a simple majority in the National Assembly after the reinstatement of reserved seats by the Election Commission of Pakistan following the top court’s Constitutional Bench verdict.
It also handed the ruling alliance a two-thirds majority in the lower house, as its strength rose from 218 to 235 members.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar also said on Saturday that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) would remain a key ally of the PML-N despite the latter securing a simple majority in the National Assembly as a result of the reserved seats ruling.
“PPP is and will remain our coalition partner,” said the deputy prime minister, recalling that without the PPP’s support, it would not have been possible to form a government following the 2024 general elections.
Talking to journalists at the Data Darbar shrine in Lahore, Dar said that the Bilawal Bhutto Zardari-led party stood by the government during difficult times and the Nawaz Sharif-led party would not abandon it in times of stability.
To a question, he replied that the coalition partner has not demanded any ministerial portfolios from the PML-N.
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Gold forecast: All about tariffs again in week ahead – FOREX.com
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Elon Musk wants to shut down the International Space Station for which Donald Trump just sanctioned $1.25 – Times of India
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Karachi building collapse: minister admits official involvement
KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani said that 588 buildings in Karachi are deemed unsafe, with 456 of these located in the South District alone.
Speaking during ARY News programme ‘Aitraz Hai’, the minister said that 16 dangeour buildings have been evacuated over the past few months, though some critically unsafe ones remain occupied despite ‘efforts’ to clear them.
“Forceful evictions attract criticism, but we will proceed with action against unsafe buildings regardless,” Saeed Ghani added.
He said that Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called a high-level meeting on the dangerous buildings in Karachi.
Speaking on the recent collapse of a building in Karachi’s Lyari in which at least 21 person lost their lives, the local government minister said a team tried to evacuate the same building just days before the incident but the attempt he said faced resistance from the residents.
“The government tries to vacate unsafe buildings after issuing notices,” he added.
‘Officials involved in illegal constructions’
Saeed Ghani conceded that some officials of the concerned departments are involved in illegal constructions.
He said that the current laws do not allow the government to take strict action against so-called builders.
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“We are working on amending the law, with consultations currently underway,” he vowed to impose stricter penalties on those responsible for illegal constructions and their agents involved in buying and selling such properties.
Saeed Ghani also called for harsh measures against citizens purchasing these buildings. He said that the Sindh government is also working to launch an app to guide the public, providing information on the legal status of constructions.
Meanwhile, the death toll from the collapse of a five-storey residential building in Karachi’s Lyari Baghdadi area has climbed to 21, with rescue teams recovering two more bodies from the rubble, according to officials from Rescue 1122.
The officials confirmed that 21 bodies have been retrieved so far, with fears that more individuals may still be trapped under the rubble. The operation, now in its second day, is expected to take at least eight more hours to complete due to the complexity of the debris removal process.
The devastating incident occurred as a six-storey residential building collapsed in the Baghdadi area of Lyari, Karachi.
The collapsed building, constructed in 1974, had been declared dangerous by the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) three years ago, with multiple notices issued to residents to vacate the premises.
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James Bond icon diagnosed with dementia
George Lazenby, the acclaimed actor known for portraying James Bond in the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, has been diagnosed with early-stage dementia.
The actor’s wife, Pam Shiver spoke openly about her ongoing support for the 85-year-old actor as he adjusts to life with the condition.
To note, Lazenby made history as the shortest serving James Bond, stepping into the role following Sean Connery’s departure.
In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Shriver shared that Lazenby is in the early stages of dementia, but was quick to add that his distinct personality and spirit still remain very much intact.
‘He has dementia, but he is still very much himself,’ she shared. A softer version of himself, perhaps-and this is the key.’
In July 2024, Lazenby officially retired from acting, tellings fans: ‘This hasn’t been an easy decision but it’s time to announce my retirement from work,’ he shared.
‘Therefore, I won’t be pursuing any further acting roles, public appearances, interviews, or autograph signings starting today. It’s been a rewarding journey, but aging isn’t without its challenges.’
Lazenby decision to decline further Bond roles allowed him to pursue diverse acting opportunities in the 1970s, including roles in films like Universal Soldier (1971), Who Saw Her Die? (1972), and The Man From Hong Kong (1975).
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Surprise Discovery About Sugar in The Brain Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s : ScienceAlert
Stores of glucose in the brain could play a much more significant role in the pathological degeneration of neurons than scientists realized, opening the way to new treatments for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s is a tauopathy; a condition characterized by harmful build-ups of tau proteins inside neurons. It’s not clear, however, if these build-ups are a cause or a consequence of the disease. A new study now adds important detail by revealing significant interactions between tau and glucose in its stored form of glycogen.
Led by a team from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in the US, the research sheds new light on the functions of glycogen in the brain. Before now, it’s only been regarded as an energy backup for the liver and the muscles.
“This new study challenges that view, and it does so with striking implications,” says molecular biologist Pankaj Kapahi, from the Buck Institute. “Stored glycogen doesn’t just sit there in the brain, it is involved in pathology.”
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Building on links previously found between glycogen and neurodegeneration, the researchers spotted evidence of excessive glycogen levels both in tauopathy models created in fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) and in the brain cells of people with Alzheimer’s.
Further analysis revealed a key mechanism at play: tau proteins interrupt the normal breakdown and use of glycogen in the brain, adding to the dangerous build-up of both tau and glycogen, as well as lowering protective neuron defense barriers.
The researchers looked at the effects of a build-up of tau proteins and glycogen in fruit fly brains. Above are normal brains; below, brains with tauopathy show increased vacuole size, marked by arrows. (Bar et al., Nature Metabolism, 2025) Crucial to this interaction is the activity of glycogen phosphorylase or GlyP, the main enzyme tasked with turning glycogen into a fuel the body can use. When the researchers boosted GlyP production in fruit flies, glycogen stores were utilized once more, helping to fight back against cell damage.
“By increasing GlyP activity, the brain cells could better detoxify harmful reactive oxygen species, thereby reducing damage and even extending the lifespan of tauopathy model flies,” says Buck Institute biologist Sudipta Bar.
The team wondered if a restricted diet – already associated with better brain health – would help. When fruit flies affected by tauopathy were put on a low-protein diet, they lived longer and showed reduced brain damage, suggesting that the metabolic shift prompted by dieting can help boost GlyP.
It’s a notable set of findings, not least because it suggests a way that glycogen and tau aggregation could be tackled in the brain. The researchers also developed a drug based around the 8-Br-cAMP molecule to mimic the effects of dietary restriction, which had similar effects on flies in experiments.
The work might even tie into research involving GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, designed to manage diabetes and reduce weight loss, but also now showing promise for protecting against dementia. That might be because these drugs interact with one of glycogen’s pathways, the researchers suggest.
“By discovering how neurons manage sugar, we may have unearthed a novel therapeutic strategy: one that targets the cell’s inner chemistry to fight age-related decline,” says Kapahi.
“As we continue to age as a society, findings like these offer hope that better understanding – and perhaps rebalancing – our brain’s hidden sugar code could unlock powerful tools for combating dementia.”
The research has been published in Nature Metabolism.
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Ashley Tisdale spills marriage secret with husband Christopher French
Ashley Tisdale shares secret of her successful marriage with Christopher French Ashley Tisdale has revealed the key to her successful marriage.
The actress, who tied the knot with Christopher French in 2014, finally spilled the secret to their marriage.
Ashley said, “No matter what in life, things change.”
“I think the biggest thing is to always just try to stay on the same page throughout that,” she added.
As per Ashley, the key to successful marriage is “communication.” She said, “Communication is key on everything. That’s a big one for us.”
Ashley Tisdale who shares Christopher French share two daughters: Jupiter, 4 and Emerson, 10 months old, said, “We definitely had a really good foundation of years to just learn about each other before having kids, which I think is so important because just kids change everything,”
“One of the things I noticed is that it brings out the flaws more in each other, the flaws that you’ve always known about your person. You’re like, ‘Oh, it’s fine.’ But then when you have kids, it is, “Oh my God.” It bothers you more for some reason.”
“But then there’s some people I know that literally get married and have kids, and they’re really great, too. So, I don’t know. Everyone is different,” she said, adding that it’s a “good thing” that they found each other at the “right time.”
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