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The 6 big thinkers reshaping foreign aid, masculinity, and development

The roots of the world’s most stubborn global health problems don’t yield to vibes-based solutions. They surrender to data, rigor, and the surprisingly radical idea of actually trying to figure out what works.  Governments and nonprofit organizations depend on the economists, activists, policymakers, and writers who are reshaping how we understand poverty, health, and progress. They’re […]

How to deliver a baby with no supplies

By the time the woman arrived at the hospital, she had nearly bled to death.  She went into labor on a warm September day earlier this year, and made the trek from her rural village in the small West African country of Gambia to a nearby clinic. The baby was delivered successfully, but after the […]

Kuaishou reports Q3 revenue up 14% YoY to ~$5B and net profit up 37% YoY to ~$632M, above ~$588M est., driven by ad growth and its Kling AI video generator (Sherry Qin/Wall Street Journal)

Sherry Qin / Wall Street Journal:
Kuaishou reports Q3 revenue up 14% YoY to ~$5B and net profit up 37% YoY to ~$632M, above ~$588M est., driven by ad growth and its Kling AI video generator  —  The Beijing-based company reported a 37% increase in third-quarter net profit  —  Kuaishou Technology delivered another quarter …

Mega Zeraora Revealed For Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC

Pokémon Legends: Z-A has another new Mega Evolution on the way in the form of Mega Zeraora. This evolved form of the Gen 7 mythical monster will be included in the game’s upcoming Mega Dimension DLC.

Check out Mega Zeraora in action in a new trailer, as well as its official description and stats:

The electric energy it stores in its body is equivalent to ten bolts of lightning. Protrusions on its forehead, chest, back, and the backs of its hands are where the electric energy is particularly concentrated. The protrusions steadily emit a pale blue light.​

Category: Thunderclap Pokémon​
Type: Electric
Height: 4'11" (1.5 m)
Weight: 98.1 lbs. (44.5 kg)

Mega Dimension is a paid expansion for Z-A and centers on players exploring the mysterious Hyperspace Lumiose dimension, which is home to new Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Mega Dimension is launching on December 10 for the Switch 2 and Switch editions of Z-A for $29.99.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our review of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Sources: South Korean antitrust officials visited Arm's Seoul offices as part of ongoing scrutiny of its licensing practices, following Qualcomm's complaint (Josh Sisco/Bloomberg)

Josh Sisco / Bloomberg:
Sources: South Korean antitrust officials visited Arm's Seoul offices as part of ongoing scrutiny of its licensing practices, following Qualcomm's complaint  —  South Korea's antitrust regulator visited the Seoul offices of Arm Holdings Plc this week as part of ongoing scrutiny …