A major electronics retailer has placed the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor on sale for $439.99 during early Black Friday promotions, representing a rare opportunity to purchase the gaming chip below its suggested retail price. Micro Center's discount marks an unusual development for the product, which has remained difficult to obtain at standard pricing since its initial release. The processor features enhanced 3D V-Cache technology and Zen 5 architecture, delivering strong performance for gaming applications.
The merchant also offers a bundle combining the 9800X3D with an ASUS B650E-E TUF Gaming WiFi motherboard for $529.99, effectively providing the board at minimal cost when purchased together. Recent testing comparing the chip...
A California-based technology firm has introduced a humanoid robot designed to perform household tasks, marking a significant step in bringing artificial intelligence into residential settings. The NEO assistant from 1X Technologies stands five feet six inches tall and can complete activities such as cleaning dishes, managing laundry, operating doors, and controlling lighting systems. The machine develops additional capabilities through periodic software enhancements.
Users can delegate responsibilities and establish schedules through a smartphone application that also provides activity monitoring. The robot employs audio and visual recognition systems to understand when someone is speaking to it, distinguish items and respond to...
Jabari Henley, known as Baby Uiie and the 34-year-old son of music industry figure Eugene Henley, died from gunfire on Friday evening in South Los Angeles. Officers arrived near 69th Street and Figueroa Street shortly past 11 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired. Emergency personnel discovered a Black male victim with bullet injuries who was declared deceased at the location. Investigators say Henley had walked toward a stationary vehicle positioned near a tobacco retailer when the shooting occurred. The suspect escaped and remains unidentified, with authorities declining to specify whether gang activity played a role.
Luce Cannon, a music consultant and rapper currently detained with Eugene Henley at the Metropolitan Detention...
McDonald's locations across the United States have begun adjusting cash totals to the nearest nickel as the nation prepares for the 2026 elimination of penny coins. A company representative confirmed that some restaurants cannot provide precise change and may round final amounts when customers pay with bills and coins rather than exact denominations.
The chain emphasized that card purchases and mobile application orders remain unaffected by the adjustment policy. Only physical currency payments require rounding under the temporary measure. Company officials described the situation as a nationwide retail challenge rather than an isolated concern, noting their intention to collaborate with federal authorities on permanent solutions...
A security employee has initiated legal proceedings against rapper Offset following an alleged confrontation at a cannabis retail location in Los Angeles during March. Jim Sanchez filed the complaint claiming the artist struck him after he requested identification verification at the MedMen shop near Los Angeles International Airport.
The lawsuit describes how tensions rose rapidly when Offset arrived with companions. Sanchez alleges the musician became aggressive and punched him, with additional members of the group participating in the altercation. Medical personnel transported him to a hospital for treatment of head pain and neck trauma. His legal action seeks damages for assault, battery and psychological harm.
Representatives for...
State and municipal governments have mobilized emergency resources to support millions of Americans affected by the ongoing 2025 federal shutdown, which has disrupted food assistance programs, housing benefits and federal paychecks. Leaders across the nation deployed local budgets, activated National Guard units and established relief initiatives to prevent hunger and homelessness while Washington remains gridlocked.
California Governor Gavin Newsom allocated $80 million for food banks, replacing lost federal SNAP funding, with National Guard personnel distributing supplies statewide. New York Governor Kathy Hochul designated the SNAP interruption a public health crisis and authorized more than $100 million for emergency food programs...
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued a directive on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2025, that temporarily blocks evictions and water service disconnections for vulnerable residents through Jan. 31, 2026. The measure responds to disruptions in federal SNAP benefits that have left thousands of households without nutrition assistance.
The executive action prevents the Department of Watershed Management from cutting off water to customers behind on payments. It also stops eviction proceedings against tenants in housing properties owned or subsidized by the city. Dickens stated that residents should not face losing shelter or water access while struggling to feed their families during the federal aid interruption.
Rising housing costs and inflation have...
The Estée Lauder Companies announced that MAC Cosmetics products will arrive at more than 500 Sephora locations throughout the United States and through digital channels beginning in early 2026. The cosmetics brand will appear in standard Sephora shops, Sephora at Kohl's outlets, and the retailer's web platform. This represents MAC's first significant U.S. retail partnership with Sephora, following earlier collaborations in Canadian and European markets.
Tara Simon, who serves as president for the Americas region at Estée Lauder, described the arrangement as the product of years of international cooperation between the companies. She emphasized plans to provide American shoppers with engaging retail experiences while continuing to...
McDonald's will introduce Buffalo Ranch Sauce at restaurants across the United States by November 3. The condiment blends spicy buffalo flavor with smooth ranch dressing and contains buttermilk, garlic and onion elements, according to company descriptions. The fast-food chain markets the sauce as a complement to chicken menu items but suggests customers can add it to other foods as well.
Three specialty sandwiches will feature the new sauce for a temporary period. A Buffalo Ranch Snack Wrap contains a McCrispy chicken strip, lettuce, cheese and the dressing. The Bacon Buffalo Ranch McCrispy adds applewood-smoked bacon and crinkle-cut pickles. A Deluxe variation includes additional lettuce and Roma tomatoes. Customers can also purchase...
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