First Descendant Hotfix 1.0.1 improves PS5 performance, makes gameplay adjustments, and more

Developer Nexon has released the first post-launch update for The First Descendant, which adds some much-needed improvements to the game after its rocky launch. Hotfix 1.0.1 is out now for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and specifically improves performance on PlayStation 5 (the PS5 version has significant framerate issues). It also includes gameplay adjustments and fixes … Read more

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Frances Tiafoe in 5 sets at Wimbledon

LONDON — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon on Friday in an entertaining match between two friends, full of moments of brilliance and a series of changes of momentum. The third-seeded Alcaraz was outclassed by No. 29 Tiafoe … Read more

Business leaders and democracy activists send letter asking Biden to withdraw

A prominent group of political donors, civic leaders and business leaders, created to protect the institutions of American democracy, sent a letter to President Biden on Friday morning urging him to “cement his legacy” by ending his bid for re-election. “We respectfully request that you withdraw your candidacy for reelection for the sake of our … Read more

US job growth remains solid

July 5, 2024, 7:03 AM ET July 5, 2024, 7:03 AM ET Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell said this week that officials would like to see more data on cooling inflation “like we’ve seen recently” before cutting rates.Credit…Pete Marovich for The New York Times The labor market has remained surprisingly strong over the past … Read more