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Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement meant to end 15-month Gaza war, official says
The agreement, meant to end the 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands, includes withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas.

Save 29% on this super-fast 1TB Crucial X9 portable SSD right now
One thing you can always use is extra storage space, especially when it comes in the shape of a speedy portable SSD. This Crucial X9 offers 1TB of space for just $69.78 thanks to a sale on Amazon. (It doesn’t show as a sale, but it was $99 up until a couple of days ago.) The Crucial X9 portable SSD isn’t just great because it allows you to store all your photos, videos, and games offline, but also because it can transfer files quickly. With read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s, this SSD is perfect for moving large files or even editing 4K videos. It’s also pretty darn small and built to resist a lot, from accidental water exposure and heavy dust environments (thanks to its IP55 rating) to drops from up to 7.5 feet. Your data is safe here. The Crucial X9 is also perfectly compatible with most devices. It has a universal USB-C connection that works seamlessly with PCs, Macs, phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and more. It’s a lot of extra space at a great price, so don’t waste your time and don’t miss this chance to snag the 1TB Crucial X9 portable SSD for just about $70 on Amazon! Save 29% on this super-fast portable SSD with 1TB of capacityBuy now at Amazon

This fast-charging, high-capacity Ugreen power bank is 30% off
One thing I rarely leave the house without is my power bank. It gives me peace of mind to know that even if my phone or laptop dies while I’m out, I can always charge them and have them ready. Don’t have a power bank yet? Here’s a great one worth getting, especially now that it’s 30 percent off on Amazon. The 25K Ugreen power bank is down to $70, a sizable drop from its usual $100. This power bank has a massive 25,000mAh capacity, which is enough to charge most phones about five times over. That also means it’s big enough to charge up your laptop without breaking a sweat. It has a max output of 140W when you’re only using the main USB-C port, which is fast enough to charge a MacBook Pro by half in just 30 minutes. But the power bank fits up to three devices — with that main USB-C port, a second USB-C port, and a USB-A port — so you can keep your phone, laptop, and earbuds charging all at once if needed. There’s also a small digital display on the side that tells you exactly how much juice is left, so you’re never caught empty by surprise. And when you have to recharge the power bank itself, it can handle up to 65W with an adequate charger (not included), meaning this thing can go from empty to full in about two hours or so. It’s sleek, it’s portable, and it’ll fit into most bags without issue. Don’t miss out on this 25K Ugreen power bank deal for just $70 on Amazon while it’s still on sale! Save 30% on this fast-charging 25K power bankBuy now at Amazon

Another kilted Kiwi named in Scottish six nations squad
Former Crusasder named in Scottish squad, Dupont back for France, Ireland looking strong for Six Nations.

Australian Open Highlights: Casper Ruud v Jakub Mensik
Watch the match highlights between Casper Ruud & Jakub Mensik in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.

Draper forces five-set thriller
Thanasi Kokkinakis hits the ball wide to take his match against Jack Draper to five sets.

Draper knocks out Kokkinakis
Jack Draper breaks the hearts of Australians as he finishes off Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Injury-cursed Kokkinakis casts doubt on future after heartbreaking Open loss
The Australian suffered a second-round defeat to 15th-seeded Brit Jack Draper on Wednesday night after more than four-and-a-half hours on court.

'A win-win' - Wellington's shuttered Reading Cinemas to reopen under new $38m lease deal
New owners of Wellington's boarded-up cinema complex - Primeproperty Group - will lease the site back to Reading Cinemas after earthquake strengthening is completed. Councillor Tim Brown says the...

A high school student just made Doom playable in a PDF file
There’s a growing trend of developers flexing their muscles to make PDF documents do completely different things than what they’re intended to do. The goal is to push the boundaries of the PDF format. PDF (which stands for Portable Document Format) was created in 1992 as a way to present documents independently of software, hardware, and operating systems. It’s practical, but it’s also complex — and that’s what makes the format attractive to programmers and malware creators alike. (Where some see security risks, others see a chance to shine.) As it turns out, one GitHub user named ading2210 — a “high school student with an interest in programming, web development, and cybersecurity” — has pushed the envelope even further with DoomPDF, a port of Doom that runs directly in a PDF file. The only catch is that it needs a PDF reader that supports JavaScript, which is usually only available in Adobe Acrobat and browsers like Chromium. You can try playing DoomPDF yourself here (PDF). The developer was inspired by PDFtris, a PDF version of Tetris created by Thomas Rinsma.