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Illustration · News PoliteA store-data rumor put GTA 6 near 210GB. Rockstar has now published the official answer: players may need up to 212GB for the console preload.
A fake Rockstar-style post claimed another GTA 6 delay. Official pages still list November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Voters will decide every House seat, 35 Senate contests and dozens of governors' races as the 2026 US midterms reach Election Day.
The IMD expects the severe cyclonic storm to cross south Andhra Pradesh around midnight or early Tuesday, bringing destructive winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding risks.
An emergency appeal seeks the separation of about 20,000 California mail ballots, one day before the US midterm elections.
Wall Street traded unevenly after a technology-led sell-off, while a sharp move lower in oil offered relief to travel-related companies.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Venezuela's foreign minister after government and opposition representatives agreed on an electoral reform framework.
The advance estimate shows faster US growth, supported by investment and consumer spending, while inflation measures eased from the prior quarter.
ISRO says the third next-generation NavIC satellite is healthy after its first planned engine burn and will undergo more manoeuvres before reaching its final slot.
Opposition parties demanded the election chief's resignation over a nationwide voter-list revision, while the Election Commission says eligible voters can challenge exclusions.
The new 16-bit microcontroller targets refrigerators, washing machines and other appliances with lower operating power and added security features.
The IMD says the very severe cyclonic storm is moving faster than expected, with landfall forecast near the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast early Wednesday.
Rockstar's latest official update puts the spotlight on Vice City, ahead of the confirmed November 19 console release.
The October 27 announcements put Apple's newest chip into its 14-inch professional notebook and all-in-one desktop.
The US central bank concludes its two-day meeting on Wednesday, with investors focused on rates, inflation language and December guidance.
Saudi authorities said Houthi missiles were intercepted, while conflicting claims underline the difficulty of verifying fast-moving wartime reports.
A Reuters poll points to growth near 7%, while higher energy prices add pressure to inflation and household budgets.
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