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US economy plunged 31.7% year-on-year in second quarter

BALTIMORE (AP) – The U.S. economy shrank in April-June with an alarming annual rate of 31.7% as it struggled under the weight of the viral pandemic, the government estimated Thursday. It was the sharpest four-year drop on record. The Department of Commerce downgraded its previous estimate of U.S. gross domestic …

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‘This is not at all designed as a game-as-service’

I’m listening Gotham Knights debuted this past weekend and because it is World Cup related, everyone was immediately skeptical. WB Games Montreal’s treatment of Arkham Origins, WB’s propensity for games-as-a-service and the RPG elements were all cause for concern, and IGN sat down with director Patrick Redding and senior producer …

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U.S. officials injured in collision with Russian car in Syria

Four U.S. officials were injured in a collision between a car and a Russian military police patrol in northeastern Syria, U.S. officials said. The incident points to tensions around the countries operating nearby in one of the world’s most complex war zones – and one that some analysts say risks …

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