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Tom Clancy's XDefiant is almost upon us. Ubisoft is releasing the free-to-play first-person shooter on May 21 for the Xbox Series X|S, the PS5 and PC through Ubisoft Connect. The developer is kicking things off with the preseason version of the game, which is scheduled to last for six weeks before XDefiant's first season officially starts. Ubisoft announced the game way back in 2021, promising

• A new report says China's $229 billion military budget in 2022 was actually equivalent to $711 billion.
• A similar figure was touted by lawmakers last year when they cited US intelligence estimates.
• The report, by think tank AEI, breaks down that figure to

Free Comic Book Day is back this weekend, offering a slew of free comics for nerds young and old. This year the annual event falls on May 4, which is also a significant day for Star Wars fans. And yes, there will be a couple of free Star Wars comics.

Taking place this Saturday, Free Comic Book Day is an annual event during which comic book shops give free comics to anyone who requests them. However

You'd be forgiven for thinking Sugar is your run-of-the-mill type crime show, because up until the end of episode 6 that's exactly what it is.

John Sugar (Colin Farrell) has spent the season so far on the trail of missing influencer Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler), the granddaughter of powerful Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell). There's mystery, there's red herrings, and there's

• Former President Donald Trump has denied falling asleep during his hush-money trial in Manhattan.
• He said he'd been closing his "beautiful blue eyes, sometimes," so he could "listen intensely." 
• The trial, which began on April 15, is one of four criminal cases against Trump. 

Former President Donald Trump says he hasn't been falling

• Novo Nordisk has said it will cut prices of Wegovy amid rising sales and competition.
• Sales of the blockbuster weight-loss drug more than doubled in the first quarter year on year.
• Novo faces competition from Eli Lilly and scrutiny from the US government over drug pricing.

The Danish drugmaker Novo

• City Storage Systems' restaurant tech arm cut staff this week, including more than 80 in the US.
• Otter, which runs a number of software and hardware businesses, is seeking profitability.
• Otter has $80 million in annual recurring revenue and continues to grow, an executive said on Thursday.

Six months after

• Students protesting Israel's war on Gaza may be ruining their career prospects, says Kevin O'Leary.
• The "Shark Tank" host said employers could identify applicants who joined in the protests using AI.
• "I can't believe the stuff I find in background checks now. These people are screwed," he said.

"Shark Tank" host and investor Kev

TL;DR: A five-year subscription to a Control D Some Control Plan is on sale for £27.87, saving you 70% on list price.

Working from home might be the best part of your job. And while it offers more flexibility and a better work-life balance, it can be hard to eliminate distractions and stay zoned in on your long list of to-dos. 

Whether you find yourself refreshing FaceBook or doom-scrolling on

TL;DR: Watch Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL for free on JioCinema. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Five weeks into the 2024 IPL season, and things are continuing to heat up. Next up is Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders as captains Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer lead their teams in the 51st game of the season.

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• NATO is accusing Russia of "malign activities" in its member states, including Germany and the UK.
• The alliance said this includes sabotage, acts of violence, and disinformation campaigns.
• The