Denise Crosby is devastated by the loss of the only house she ever owned due to the recent wildfires burning across Los Angeles County. The actor shared a horrifying photo of her “beautiful Spanish cottage” turned to “ashes.” The LA County region faces one of the most destructive firestorms in recent history and is currently under a red flag warning. The scorching blaze has reportedly destroyed communities and claimed the lives of at least five people. Meanwhile, several celebrities, including Crosby and Cary Elwes, have shared an update on social media.
Denise Crosby shares loss of only house she’s ever owned due to Palisades fire
Yesterday morning I had a beautiful Spanish cottage that gave me endless joy, where I met my husband and raised my son, the only house I’ve ever owned, with fruit trees I grew, with a garden of native plants. Now, ashes. I am heartbroken ? #palisadesfirepic.twitter.com/LBYfZoTFgC
Denise Crosby took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a photo of her destroyed neighborhood due to the Palisades fire. The 67-year-old actor also penned a devastating note while opening up about her loss due to the firestorm.
She wrote, “Yesterday morning I had a beautiful Spanish cottage that gave me endless joy, where I met my husband and raised my son, the only house I’ve ever owned, with fruit trees I grew, with a garden of native plants.” Crosby shares her 26-year-old son, August Sylk, with her husband, Ken Sylk, 80. The star further revealed in her X post that her house is now “ashes.” She then wrote, “I am heartbroken.”
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Palisades fire has burned more than 15,800 acres and many homes and other buildings in Pacific Palisades and westward along the Pacific Coast Highway toward Malibu. Meanwhile, the strong Santa Ana winds have also fueled the multiple wildfires. As per the recent reports, five bodies were found in three structures in Altadena. The area has been affected by the Eaton fire.
The horror continues as firefighters are also dealing with new fires that broke out on Wednesday night. Moreover, the windstorm is predicted to last for days and may make matters worse, forecasters have warned.
Back in those early days of the NBC drama, Cruz left gang leader Flaco (José Antonio García) to die in a fire; he did it to protect his brother Leon (Jeff Lima). Flaco’s cousin, Junior (Richard Cabral), however, knows what he did and leverages it to force Cruz to help him get money back from the person who stole it, Moreno. But that goes sideways: Junior is killed, Moreno flees, and Cruz, with a gunshot wound to his arm, quickly gets out of there.
Below, Minoso teases what’s next for Cruz in the aftermath — including trying to keep it a secret from Severide (Taylor Kinney).
It seems like Junior being dead is the best-case scenario for Cruz in a way.
Joe Minoso: Yeah, I suppose.
But Moreno is still out there.
Yes, correct.
How is he feeling about how everything went down and where he is in terms of that now?
The last thing I think you see in that episode is a man in a car whose mind is completely reeling and you are going to learn something — What I can say is [Episode] 10 is a direct cut from nine where you see Cruz sort of after this ridiculous shootout in this paint shop that almost cost him his life and definitely cost Junior his life… I think the last thing on his mind is Moreno, frankly. I think he’s so just in a state of shock at the events that have just occurred, that his priority quickly becomes, how do I just kind of shove all of this stuff that was in the closet back in the closet as quickly as possible and pretend nothing happened to get back to work?
And that is the worst idea that he could have had because he works with a fire cop. The guy is basically an investigator who cannot stop investigating at his own peril — which is a whole other thing that I love about Taylor. I did not think that Severide would ever sort of become an arson investigator, especially because of all the stuff that happened with his dad [Treat Williams‘ Benny] and how his dad was an investigator and all that. I’m so obsessed with the weird mirroring and daddy issue storyline thing that they’ve done with him and how he can’t help but jump headfirst into this arson investigation stuff. And so, yeah, he’s definitely going to suspect something. It’s going to be up to Cruz to keep that at bay and to make sure that Severide knows nothing, but let’s not forget he’s a fire cop.
Herrmann (David Eigenberg) and Mouch (Christian Stolte) both pass their tests. There was the matter of the lieutenant’s test for Cruz last season. Is that going to come up for him again as he’s seeing people passing these tests and thinking about their futures?
I know that I can say that for me as an actor who’s been playing a character for 13 years, yes, I can’t help but have those thoughts. But I think if there’s anything that Cruz is realizing, it’s like we’re starting to get too many officers in this house. We’re at a point where there’s not enough seats to fill how many officers are either about to make it or could make it. I think he’s just super thrilled for specifically Mouch. Mouch and Cruz have a really special and interesting relationship. Let’s not forget that sort of the only person that Cruz confesses to in almost a literal confession scene is Mouch in Season 1 — or at least still left. He sort of told Casey [Jesse Spencer]. And so they have a very tight-knit bond. I know that it’s just such a point of pride for Cruz to see Mouch have achieved something so huge for someone who’s wanted it so bad. So yeah, I think, yeah, pride and joy for his friends is primary because he’s got a lot of other s**t on his mind. There’s a lot of other stuff going on in his life at that moment.
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Speaking of that, Jack Damon (Michael Bradway) shows up at Severide’s arson class and we all know how Cruz felt about Jack Damon. So is that something else that’s going to be piling on that he has to think about or is that really separate, which is good for Cruz right now?
I’m so happy you brought that up. There was a great scene between me and Severide early this season — I think it was the third episode — where I kind of warn him about what you are willing to do for family and you don’t see it until you’re up against it and then it may or may not be the best move. And we knew this storyline was going to be coming up when we filmed [Episode] 3. And so we really tried to flavor that dialogue and that line with sort of a hinting at what was coming down the line, and who has more experience in getting themselves into deep s**t to protect their brother than Cruz? Damon is just a tough relationship to navigate, especially as somebody who, I think, deep down inside longs for family — I feel like Severide has really always wanted a big family. He is a family man, but he’s never really known how to express that. And to see that and to sort of see his relationship kind of becoming the relationship he had with Benny, all of that crazy sins of the father stuff, is so juicy. It’s so great. I think Damon coming around is never good news for Severide, but I think it’s always just about — it’s Cruz. He always has the best interest of the people that he loves in mind.
Yeah, I love that scene. I enjoyed all the Cruz and Severide stuff we got last season. I remember when Cruz really wanted to be on Squad before he was even on Squad. And to see how that relationship has evolved…
Yeah, I remember when I joined Squad, Severide was thinking about quitting and I go to his house to basically beg him to stay on Squad because the whole reason I wanted to join was to learn from him. So, yeah, it has been an interesting dynamic over the years. Especially since the [different] rigs — truck, engine, squad, and ambo — kind of live in separate universes a lot of the time. And so in the early years when it was Truck, it was Truck, when it was Squad, it was Squad, and we interacted every once in a while, but to be able to work with Severide now and to have grown to know him, Taylor specifically for so many years, has been a real joy. It has just been really great to learn him and grow with him, and it’s been a tremendous experience.
After suing real estate software company RealPage in late August, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) expanded its lawsuit on Wednesday to include six major landlords. According to the DOJ, the landlords worked with RealPage to keep rent prices high by sharing sensitive information.
The companies now named in the suit are Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC Blackstone’s LivCor LLC; Camden Property Trust; Willow Bridge Property Company; Cortland Management LLC; and Cushman & Wakefield Inc. and Pinnacle Property Management Services LLC. The DOJ states that they collectively own more than 1.3 million rental properties in 43 states.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued RealPage on August 23 after a two-year investigation that included an unannounced FBI raid of a national corporate landlord. The DOJ alleged that Richardson, Texas-based RealPage, which sells real estate software, decreased competition among landlords and artificially inflated rents for millions of tenants across the country.
“We allege that RealPage’s pricing algorithm enables landlords to share confidential, competitively sensitive information and align their rents,” attorney general Merrick B. Garland stated in a press release.
The DOJ filed the 115-page complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina on Friday. The antitrust lawsuit details how RealPage signed contracts with landlords who would otherwise be competitors and collected sensitive, detailed information about rent prices, lease terms, amenities and occupancy rates.
RealPage then allegedly fed the information to its AI-driven algorithm, which gave landlords recommendations on how to price rentals and set terms for rental agreements. The DOJ also accused the company of ensuring landlords accepted its recommendations by sending out pricing advisors to meet with them for “accountability conversations” and adding an “auto accept” feature so landlords would automatically approve price increases.
In 2020, RealPage said its software collected data on 16 million rental units of the 22 million investment-grade apartment units in the U.S., indicating its broad reach.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (C), U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco (L) and U.S. Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer (R). Photo Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
“As Americans struggle to afford housing, RealPage is making it easier for landlords to coordinate to increase rents,” assistant attorney general Jonathan Kanter of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division stated, adding that “competition – not RealPage – should determine what Americans pay to rent their homes.”
The DOJ filed the lawsuit with the attorneys general of North Carolina, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington. State attorneys general for Arizona and Washington, D.C., have already taken legal action against RealPage this year.
In a statement, RealPage said the DOJ’s claims were “devoid of merit” and “will do nothing to make housing more affordable.” The lawsuit “seeks to scapegoat pro-competitive technology,” the company claimed.
The non-partisan nonprofit American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) took a different stance. In an emailed statement to Entrepreneur, AELP senior legal counsel Lee Hepner pointed to RealPage’s own marketing, highlighted by the DOJ, which stated that the company took “every possible opportunity” to raise prices.
“Working people have enough problems affording daily necessities without RealPage bragging that it seizes ‘every possible opportunity’ to increase rents,” Hepner stated.
ZURICH, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced deployment of its Robobus autonomous shuttle service at Zurich Airport in partnership with Flughafen (VIE:) Zürich AG and Swiss Transit Lab (STL), marking a significant milestone in bringing autonomous mobility solutions to a major European aviation hub, and building on WeRide’s successful European operations, including its recent autonomous shuttle service at Roland-Garros during the 2024 French Open.
The WeRide Robobus, which accommodates nine passengers, will be the first commercial autonomous bus shuttle project at a European airport. It will serve airport employees along a dedicated route connecting the employee entrance at gate 101 to the maintenance area at gate 130. Service will begin in the first quarter of 2025.
Flughafen Zürich AG is working with airports in Brussels and Amsterdam that are also testing technologies for autonomous vehicles. Before the start of test Robobus operations, WeRide’s autonomous taxi, Robotaxi, completed route mapping at Zurich Airport, demonstrating that WeRide’s Robotaxi will have more applications in Switzerland.
At the foot of the Alps, Zurich Airport presents severe challenges to autonomous driving technology due to complex operational environment and climatic conditions. WeRide successfully overcame these challenges with its strong technical capabilities and rich implementation experience, providing a mature and reliable solution.
The Zurich Airport service follows the successful deployment in Paris, where Robobus provided efficient shuttle services on a five-kilometer route during the French Open, as part of an ongoing collaboration with Renault (EPA:) Group to promote low-carbon public transportation solutions.
The Robobus deployment leverages WeRide’s advanced autonomous driving technology, which has undergone extensive testing and validation across more than 30 cities in seven countries. The initial phase at Zurich Airport includes a safety driver on board, with plans to transition to remote monitoring operations.
WeRide possesses a fully developed and thoroughly tested technology, meets all of the legal and safety requirements in place at Zurich Airport and guarantees that it will meet the data protection requirements set out, Flughafen Zürich AG said in a statement.
The Company will work with Swiss Transit Lab to ensure smooth operation of the service.
The International Longshoremen’s Association union and the US Maritime Alliance of ports and shipping companies said they had reached a tentative agreement for a six-year contract, a week ahead of a Jan. 15 deadline.
In a joint statement, the two sides said the agreement protects union jobs and allows ports on the East and Gulf coasts to modernize with new technology, ” making them safer and more efficient, and creating the capacity they need to keep our supply chains strong.’’
The deal must be ratified by the International Longshoremen’s Association. Above, union chief Harold Daggett in October. Bloomberg via Getty Images
They said they were not releasing details of the agreement publicly to give union and alliance members a chance to review and approve the document.
The longshoremen staged a three-day strike in October, suspending the walkout after agreeing to a 62% pay increase over six years. But that truce was contingent upon reaching an agreement over automation: The union worried that machines — especially semi-automated cranes — would replace human workers.
A strike would have shut down ports along the East and Gulf coasts and would have begun damaging the economy if it lasted much more than a week, economists said.
“We are pleased to announce that ILA and USMX have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year ILA-USMX Master Contract, subject to ratification, thus averting any work stoppage on January 15, 2025,” the two sides said in a joint statement.
The longshoremen staged a three-day strike in October, suspending the walkout after agreeing to a 62% pay increase over six years. REUTERS
“This agreement protects current ILA jobs and establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernizing East and Gulf coast ports – making them safer and more efficient, and creating the capacity they need to keep our supply chains strong.
“This is a win-win agreement that creates ILA jobs, supports American consumers and businesses, and keeps the American economy the key hub of the global marketplace.”
President Biden has long maintained the delusion that history will see him as a great leader, and he’s clinging to it to the bitter end.
In an “exit” interview with Susan Page, USA Today’s Washington Bureau chief, Biden reviewed the last four years with nonstop nonsense.
Blame his failing faculties, the White House bubble, his lifelong pretensions to be more than an extremely lucky hack politician delusions — or all three.
Maybe he was deceived by someone he trusted; maybe he deceived himself; maybe he’s just decided to forget the facts.
We’re within throwing distance of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration after he delivered a historic whooping to Democrats, and Biden has not let a single ray of reality slip through the cracks of the self-flattering myth he’s built for himself.
Biden wouldn’t have won in a showdown against Trump — In reality by staying in he likely would’ve cost Democrats dozens more seats in Congress.
Democratic leaders knew this, Democratic voters knew this; everyone, it seems, knew this but Biden.
But his self-delusion goes deeper: Asked what will “endure” about his legacy, Biden responded: “I hope that history says that I came in and I had a plan how to restore the economy and reestablish America’s leadership in the world . . . And I hope it records that I did it with honesty and integrity.”
Any history book that says that will belong in the fiction section.
Biden’s told many fibs over political career, but possibly none have been more far-fetched than the one he’s told himself — that he was a good president.
The voters were wrong.
The polls were wrong.
Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and Barack Obama were wrong.
In Biden’s mind, he wasn’t appreciated in his time, but history will see him as the second coming of FDR.
He’s bought that fantasy hook, line and sinker.
As the sun sets on his term as president, it seems he’s the only one who did.
“Enterprise data policies have typically assumed that vendors are not saving personal information unless there is some sort of opt-in policy,” said Hyoun Park, CEO and chief analyst at Amalgam Insights. “In particular, the argument that data capture ‘doesn’t hurt anyone’ is a red herring compared to the actual requirement for governance.”
However, while Google’s defense focuses on its own practices, the outcome of the case could drive the industry toward better transparency and accountability.
“Google obviously has to defend its actions and perspective, but my hope is that this finding leads to greater transparency,” Park added. “Obviously, one of the challenges of any complex data service, such as Google or Microsoft or Amazon, is the complexity of governance and administration associated with the data environment and the complicity of tracking the data and activity associated with any sort of service.”
When it comes to gaming, laptops have come a long way. Once seen as the lesser cousin to gaming PCs, today’s gaming laptops pack a serious punch, offering remarkable power and portability in sleek packages. Whether you’re exploring open-world RPGs, dominating multiplayer arenas or creating content on the side, modern gaming laptops deliver performance that can rival many desktop rigs, with the added bonus of being able to game wherever you want.
One of the biggest advantages of a laptop is its flexibility. You don’t need to worry about bulky setups or being tethered to one spot. Plus, with features like displays with high refresh rates, powerful GPUs and cutting-edge processors, these machines are more than capable of handling AAA titles, eSports and even VR gaming. Many laptops now come equipped with RGB-lit keyboards, advanced cooling systems and next-gen SSD storage to keep up with your gaming needs, too. We’ve tested a number of the latest gaming laptops to see which are worth your money.
What to look for in a gaming laptop
Price
Your laptop buying journey starts and ends with the amount of money you’re willing to spend. No surprise there. The good news: There are plenty of options for gamers of every budget. In particular, we’re seeing some great entry-level PC gaming choices under $1,000, like Dell’s G15 lineup. A cheap gaming laptop in this price range will definitely feel a bit flimsier than pricier models, and they’ll likely skimp on RAM, storage and overall power. But most cheaper laptops should be able to handle the majority of video games running at 1080p at 60 frames per second, which is the bare minimum you’d want from any system.
Things get interesting when you start looking at the best gaming laptops in the mid-range space, with prices at $1,000 and higher. At that point, you’ll start finding PCs like the ASUS Zephyrus ROG G14, one of our favorite gaming notebooks. In general, you can look forward to far better build quality than budget gaming laptops (metal cases!), improved graphics power and enough RAM and storage space to handle the most demanding games. These are the gaming machines we’d recommend for most people, as they’ll keep you gaming and working for years before you need to worry about an upgrade.
If you’re willing to spend around $1,800 or more, you can start considering more premium options like Razer’s Blade, which is on-par with some of the best gaming PCs. Expect impeccably polished cases, the fastest hardware on the market, and ridiculously thin designs. The sky’s the limit here: Alienware’s uber customizable Area 51m is an enormous beast that can cost up to $4,700. Few people need a machine that high-end, but if you’re a gamer with extra cash to burn, it may be worth taking a close look at some of these pricier systems.
CPU and GPU
The answer to this question used to be relatively simple: Just get an Intel chip with an NVIDIA GPU. But over the last few years AMD has stepped up its game with its Ryzen notebook processors, which are better suited for juggling multiple tasks at once (like streaming to Twitch while blasting fools in Fortnite). Intel responded with its impressive 12th and 13th-gen chips, but it’s nice to have decent Ryzen AMD alternatives available, especially since they’re often cheaper than comparable Intel models.
When it comes to video cards, though, AMD is still catching up. Its Radeon RX 6000M GPU has been a fantastic performer in notebooks like ASUS’s ROG Strix G15, but it lags behind NVIDIA when it comes to newer features like ray tracing. (We’re still waiting to test AMD’s new Radeon 7000 series mobile graphics.) At the very least, a Radeon-powered notebook can approach the general gaming performance of the NVIDIA RTX 3070 and 3080 GPUs.
If you want to future-proof your purchase, or you’re just eager to see how much better ray tracing can make your games look, you’re probably better off with an NVIDIA video card. They’re in far more systems, and it’s clear that they have better optimized ray tracing technology. NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs also feature the company’s DLSS technology, which uses AI to upscale games to higher resolutions. That’ll let you play a game like Destiny 2 in 4K with faster frame rates. That’s useful if you’re trying to take advantage of a high refresh rate monitor.
You’ll still find plenty of laptops with NVIDIA’s older RTX 30-series GPUs these days, and they’ll still give you tremendous performance. But to be safe, it’s probably worth opting for the newer RTX 40-series systems, since they support the newer DLSS 3 technology and offer a wealth of performance upgrades. (If you’re looking out for the best deals, you can probably find some killer RTX 3070 laptops out there.) The entry-level RTX 4050 is a solid start, but we’d suggest going for a 4060 or 4070 if you’re aiming to maximize your framerates on faster screens. The RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 are both incredibly powerful, but they typically make systems far too expensive for most users.
It’s worth noting that NVIDIA’s mobile graphics cards aren’t directly comparable to its more powerful desktop hardware. PC makers can also tweak voltages to make gaming performance better in a thinner case. Basically, these laptops may not be desktop replacements — don’t be surprised if you see notebooks that perform very differently, even if they’re all equipped with the same GPU.
Screen and refresh rate
Screen size is a good place to start when judging gaming notebooks. In general, 15-inch laptops will be the best balance of immersion and portability, while larger 17-inch models are heftier, but naturally give you more screen real estate. There are some 13-inch gaming notebooks, like the Razer Blade Stealth, but paradoxically you’ll often end up paying more for those than slightly larger 15-inch options. We’re also seeing plenty of 14-inch options, like the Zephyrus G14 and Blade 14, which are generally beefier than 13-inch laptops while still being relatively portable.
But these days, there is plenty to consider beyond screen size. For one: refresh rates. Most monitors refresh their screens vertically 60 times per second, or at 60Hz. That’s a standard in use since black and white NTSC TVs. But over the past few years, displays have evolved considerably. Now, 120Hz 1080p screens are the bare minimum you’d want in any gaming notebook — and there are faster 144Hz, 240Hz and even 360Hz panels. All of this is in the service of one thing: making everything on your display look as smooth as possible.
For games, higher refresh rates also help eliminate screen tearing and other artifacts that could get in the way of your frag fest. And for everything else, it just leads to a better viewing experience. Even scrolling a web page on a 120Hz or faster monitor is starkly different from a 60Hz screen. Instead of seeing a jittery wall of text and pictures, everything moves seamlessly, as if you’re unwinding a glossy paper magazine. Going beyond 120Hz makes gameplay look even more responsive, which to some players gives them a slight advantage.
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Not to make things more complicated, but you should also keep an eye out for NVIDIA’s G-SYNC and AMD’s FreeSync. They’re both adaptive sync technologies that can match your screen’s refresh rate with the framerate of your game. That also helps to reduce screen tearing and make gameplay smoother. Consider them nice bonuses on top of one of the best gaming monitors with a high refresh rate; they’re not necessary, but they can still offer a slight visual improvement.
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One more thing: Most of these suggestions are related to LCD screens, not OLEDs. While OLED makes a phenomenal choice for TVs, it’s a bit more complicated when it comes to gaming laptops. They’re mostly limited to 60Hz, though some models offer 90Hz. Still, you won’t see the smoothness of a 120Hz or 144Hz screen. OLEDs also typically come as 4K or 3.5K panels – you’ll need a ton of GPU power to run games natively at that resolution. They look incredible, with the best black levels and contrast on the market, but we think most gamers would be better off with an LCD.
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Other things to remember when buying a gaming laptop:
Get at least 16GB of RAM. And if you’re planning to do a ton of multitasking while streaming, 32GB is worth considering.
Storage is still a huge concern. These days, I’d recommend aiming for a 1TB M.2 SSD, which should be enough space to juggle a few large titles like Destiny 2. (If you can afford the jump to a 2TB SSD though, just do it.) Some laptops also have room for standard SATA hard drives, which are far cheaper than M.2’s and can hold more data.
Get your hands on a system before you buy it. I’d recommend snagging the best gaming laptop for you from a retailer with a simple return policy, like Amazon or Best Buy. If you don’t like it, you can always ship it back easily.
Don’t forget about accessories! For the best performance, you’ll need a good mouse, keyboard and a headset — these are some of the best gaming accessories for gaming PCs and laptops.
How we test gaming laptops
We review gaming laptops with the same amount of rigor as we approach traditional notebooks. We test build quality by checking cases for any undesirable flexible spots, as well as the strength of screen hinges during furious typing and Halo Infinite sessions. We benchmark every gaming notebook with PCMark 10, a variety of 3DMark tests, Cinebench and Geekbench. We also use NVIDIA’s Frameview app to measure the average framerates in Cyberpunk 2077, Halo Infinite and other titles. For media creation, we transcode a 4K movie clip into 1080p using Handbrake’s CPU and GPU encoding options.
Displays are tested under indoor and outdoor lighting with productivity apps, video playback and gameplay. We also try to stress the full refresh rate of every gaming notebook’s screen by benchmarking Halo Infinite, Overwatch 2 and other titles. Laptop speakers are judged by how well they can play back music, movies and the occasional game session with detail and clarity, and without any obvious distortion.
When it comes to battery life, we see how long gaming systems last with a mixture of real-world productivity apps and gameplay, and we also test with PCMark 10’s “Modern office” battery test. In addition, we’re judging the quality of a machine’s keyboard with typing tests as well as relative accuracy and comfort during extended gaming sessions.
Best gaming laptops for 2025
Other gaming laptops we’ve tested
Framework Laptop 16
We were eager to test the Framework Laptop 16 since it promised both modular customizability and a decent amount of gaming power. But while we appreciated just how repairable and upgradeable it is, its actual gaming performance was middling for its high price. You could always buy it without the additional GPU, but that makes it more of a daily workhorse than a gaming system.
MSI Stealth Studio 14
On a brighter note, we were pleased to see MSI return to form with the Stealth Studio 14, which is far faster and more attractive than the previous model.
Razer Blade 16 and 18
We were amazed to see a genuine 4K/1080p native screen in the Razer Blade 16, but it’s far too expensive and impractical, even for such a pricey brand. Similarly, we found the Razer Blade 18 to be both oversized and overpriced.
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After a US citizen from Texas intentionally drove a pickup truck onto a crowded street in New Orleans, LA, killing at least ten people and wounding 35 others, the FBI announced that they were investigating the attack as terrorism, as the deceased suspect reportedly had an ISIS flag on the back of his truck.
President Biden said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA:
I have been continually briefed since early this morning by federal law enforcement leadership and my homeland security team, including Secretary of Homeland Security Ali Mayorkas, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and the Mayor of New Orleans regarding the horrific incident that occurred there overnight. The FBI is taking the lead in the investigation and is investigating this incident as an act of terrorism. I am grateful for the brave and swift response of local law enforcement in preventing even greater death and injury. I have directed my team to ensure every resource is available as federal, state, and local law enforcement work assiduously to get to the bottom of what happened as quickly as possible and to ensure that there is no remaining threat of any kind. I will continue to receive updates throughout the day, and I will have more to say as we have further information to share. In the meantime, my heart goes out to the victims and their families who were simply trying to celebrate the holiday. There is no justification for violence of any kind, and we will not tolerate any attack on any of our nation’s communities.
Biden later told reporters that he would not talk about specifics at this time, but he was angry and frustrated by the attack.
President Biden is working with Homeland Security and the FBI to keep the nation safe.
Biden’s response was measured, presidential, and put the country’s security first.
What came from Donald Trump was the exact opposite.
A four-story structure fire in Studio City erupted and quickly spread to nearby hillside homes on Wednesday night.
The Los Angeles Fire Department reported the fire on the 3000 block of North Sunswept Drive at 8:52 p.m., saying the residence was “well involved in fire with exposures and vegetation.”
The four-story home collapsed from the flames and the wind picked up the embers to nearby brush, according to officials.
“We did just have the winds pick up again so we are seeing some ember casting from that four-story structure,” Adam Vangerpen, a spokesperson with LAFD, told KTLA around 9:30 p.m. “Our hope is to hit it hard, and we’re trying to keep it out of the brush right now.”
Vangerpen said this fire was not connected to the Sunset Fire currently burning in the Hollywood Hills.
A massive fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills near Runyon Canyon and the “Hollywood” sign Wednesday night.
The new fire dubbed “The Sunset Fire” came out of nowhere and exploded.
Local news in LA describes this new Hollywood Hills fire as happening “out of nowhere.” pic.twitter.com/JBX4GJxEmH
