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Valorant moves to Unreal Engine 5 today.
Valorant moves to Unreal Engine 5 today.

The Verge

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Verge

Valorant moves to Unreal Engine 5 today.

Posted Jul 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTC Valorant moves to Unreal Engine 5 today. And Riot Games is hoping you won't even notice, apart from the big download. Today's update moves Valorant from Unreal Engine 4.27 to Unreal Engine 5.3, and there might even be some small performance improvements on some systems. While other PC games using Unreal 5 have run into stutter issues, Riot says its switch shouldn't even be noticeable for most players. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Tom Warren Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Tom Warren Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gaming Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All PC Gaming

Drag queen Panti Bliss shuts down rumours of joining presidential race
Drag queen Panti Bliss shuts down rumours of joining presidential race

Sunday World

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Sunday World

Drag queen Panti Bliss shuts down rumours of joining presidential race

That was just me being silly, says drag star Panti will not be running for the presidency Drag queen Panti Bliss has poured water on a mischievous hint she might join the race to become the next President. Panti, whose alter ego is publican Rory O'Neill, had a sold-out audience at a show in Dublin last weekend whooping in delight at her initial announcement. 'Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Vicar Street. And welcome to Riot. 'My name is Panti Bliss, the next President of Ireland.' Her 'prediction' was met with deafening roars of approval and whoops from the cheering crowd. President Michael D Higgins But last night Panti played down any move by her at throwing her hat in the ring to replace Michael D. Higgins in Áras an Uachtaráin. 'That was just me being silly,' Rory told us. The Mayo man, who co-owns Panti Bar and Penny Lane gay pubs in Dublin city centre, was at the centre of the gay marriage referendum 10 years ago. Panti's 'Noble Call' speech in Dublin's Abbey Theatre in February 2014, in response to a freedom of speech row about an appearance she made on RTÉ , has been viewed over one million times and was seen as a galvanising call for gay rights. The 56-year-old self-styled 'Queen of Ireland' has since won several awards for his activism, including an honorary doctorate from Trinity College for his contribution to LGBT rights and marriage equality. If Panti/Rory had genuinely decided to run for the Presidency it would have been the most high profile openly gay candidate since David Norris's failed bid in the 2011 campaign. Mairead McGuinness Catherine Connolly President Michael D Higgins' 14-year term ends on November 11, with a date in late October mooted for polling day. Initial favourite to succeed him is former MEP Mairead McGuinness. The 66-year-old from Ardee Co Louth is almost certain to be Fine Gael's candidate in the upcoming election. Independent TD Catherine Connolly has also launched her bid for the Áras. The 68-year-old has been garnering support from left-leaning parties, including the Social Democrats and People Before Profit, and a number of independents. But the Galway woman recently landed in hot water when it emerged she gave backing to former journalist turned right-wing conspiracy theorist Gemma O'Doherty's candidacy in the last Presidential election. Panti will not be running for the presidency Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 27th

RIOT PLATFORMS, INC. REPORTS BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF 9.85% IN BITFARMS LTD.
RIOT PLATFORMS, INC. REPORTS BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF 9.85% IN BITFARMS LTD.

Cision Canada

time16-07-2025

  • Business
  • Cision Canada

RIOT PLATFORMS, INC. REPORTS BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF 9.85% IN BITFARMS LTD.

CASTLE ROCK, Colo., July 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Riot Platforms, Inc. (" Riot") issues this press release pursuant to Part 3 of Canadian National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues and Part 5 of Canadian National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids in respect of Bitfarms Ltd. (" Company"). Riot announces that on July 16, 2025 it sold 2,462,458 common shares (the " Sold Shares") of the Company representing approximately 0.44% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (the " Common Shares") of the Company (based on the information contained in the Company's management information circular filed on June 9, 2025 (the " Company's Circular"). The Sold Shares were sold through normal course sales on the Nasdaq Stock Market and other open market trades for a weighted average price of approximately US$1.05 per Sold Share (equivalent to approximately C$1.44 per Sold Share based on the daily exchange rate posted by the Bank of Canada on July 16, 2025 (the " Exchange Rate")) at a price range per Sold Share of approximately US$1.04 to US$1.07 (equivalent to approximately C$1.43 to C$1.46 based on the Exchange Rate) for an aggregate amount equal to US$2,593,460.77 (equivalent to approximately C$3,556,153.40 based on the Exchange Rate). Immediately prior to the sales of Common Shares giving rise to the issuance of this press release, Riot beneficially owned 57,207,521 Common Shares, representing approximately 10.29% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (based on the information contained in the Company's Circular). Following completion of the aforementioned sales, Riot beneficially owned 54,745,063 Common Shares, representing approximately 9.85% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as at the date hereof (based on the information contained in the Company's Circular). Riot intends to review its investment in the Company on a continuing basis and depending upon various factors, including without limitation, any discussion between Riot, the Company and/or the Company's Board of Directors and its advisors regarding, among other things, the Company's financial position and strategic direction, overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to Riot, and the availability of securities of the Company at prices that would make the purchase or sale of such securities desirable, Riot may (i) increase or decrease its position in the Company through, among other things, the purchase or sale of securities of the Company, including through transactions involving the Common Shares and/or other equity, debt, notes, other securities, or derivative or other instruments that are based upon or relate to the value of securities of the Company in the open market or otherwise, (ii) enter into transactions that increase or hedge its economic exposure to the Common Shares without affecting its beneficial ownership of the Common Shares or (iii) consider or propose one or more of the actions described in subparagraphs (a) - (k) of Item 5 of Riot's early warning report filed in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. This press release is not meant to be, nor should it be construed as, an offer (or an intention to make an offer) to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any of the Company's securities. Riot will file the Early Warning Report in accordance with applicable securities laws, which will be available under the Company's profile at The head office of the Company is 110 Yonge Street, Suite 1601 Toronto, Ontario M5C 1T4. The address of Riot is 3855 Ambrosia Street, Suite 301, Castle Rock, CO 80109. FOR MORE INFORMATION For further information and to obtain a copy of the Early Warning Report, please see the Company's profile on the SEDAR+ website ( or contact Phil McPherson, Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations, at (303) 794-2000 ext. 110. About Riot Platforms, Inc. Riot's (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world's leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes. Riot, a Nevada corporation, is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. Riot has Bitcoin mining operations in central Texas and Kentucky, and electrical engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado, and Houston, Texas. For more information, visit Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements Statements contained herein that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of future events, performance and economic conditions. Such forward-looking statements rely on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the safe harbor provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words and phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "create," "drive," "expect," "forecast," "future," "growth," "intend," "hope," "opportunity," "plan," "potential," "proposal," "synergies," "unlock," "upside," "will," "would," and similar words and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or actual results, and readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as actual results may differ materially and adversely from forward-looking statements. Detailed information regarding the factors identified by the management of Riot, which they believe may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements in this press release, may be found in Riot's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the " SEC"), including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" of Riot's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2025, and the other filings Riot has made or will make with the SEC after such date, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at All forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date hereof, and Riot disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which Riot hereafter becomes aware, except as required by applicable law.

RIOT PLATFORMS, INC. REPORTS BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF 10.29% IN BITFARMS LTD.
RIOT PLATFORMS, INC. REPORTS BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF 10.29% IN BITFARMS LTD.

Cision Canada

time14-07-2025

  • Business
  • Cision Canada

RIOT PLATFORMS, INC. REPORTS BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF 10.29% IN BITFARMS LTD.

CASTLE ROCK, CO, July 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Riot Platforms, Inc. (" Riot") issues this press release pursuant to Part 3 of Canadian National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues and Part 5 of Canadian National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids in respect of Bitfarms Ltd. (" Company"). Riot announces that on July 14, 2025 it sold 1,784,000 common shares (the " Sold Shares") of the Company representing approximately 0.32% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (the " Common Shares") of the Company (based on the information contained in the Company's management information circular filed on June 9, 2025 (the " Company's Circular"). The Sold Shares were sold through normal course sales on the Nasdaq Stock Market and other open market trades for a weighted average price of approximately US$1.13 per Sold Share (equivalent to approximately C$1.55 per Sold Share based on the daily exchange rate posted by the Bank of Canada on July 14, 2025 (the " Exchange Rate")) at a price range per Sold Share of approximately US$1.07 to US$1.15 (equivalent to approximately C$1.47 to C$1.57 based on the Exchange Rate) for an aggregate amount equal to US$2,014,314.40 (equivalent to approximately C$2,758,200.71 based on the Exchange Rate). Immediately prior to the sales of Common Shares giving rise to the issuance of this press release, Riot beneficially owned 58,991,521 Common Shares, representing approximately 10.61% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (based on the information contained in the Company's Circular). Following completion of the aforementioned sales, Riot beneficially owned 57,207,521 Common Shares, representing approximately 10.29% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as at the date hereof (based on the information contained in the Company's Circular). Riot intends to review its investment in the Company on a continuing basis and depending upon various factors, including without limitation, any discussion between Riot, the Company and/or the Company's Board of Directors and its advisors regarding, among other things, the Company's financial position and strategic direction, overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to Riot, and the availability of securities of the Company at prices that would make the purchase or sale of such securities desirable, Riot may (i) increase or decrease its position in the Company through, among other things, the purchase or sale of securities of the Company, including through transactions involving the Common Shares and/or other equity, debt, notes, other securities, or derivative or other instruments that are based upon or relate to the value of securities of the Company in the open market or otherwise, (ii) enter into transactions that increase or hedge its economic exposure to the Common Shares without affecting its beneficial ownership of the Common Shares or (iii) consider or propose one or more of the actions described in subparagraphs (a) - (k) of Item 5 of Riot's early warning report filed in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. This press release is not meant to be, nor should it be construed as, an offer (or an intention to make an offer) to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any of the Company's securities. Riot will file the Early Warning Report in accordance with applicable securities laws, which will be available under the Company's profile at The head office of the Company is 110 Yonge Street, Suite 1601 Toronto, Ontario M5C 1T4. The address of Riot is 3855 Ambrosia Street, Suite 301, Castle Rock, CO 80109. FOR MORE INFORMATION For further information and to obtain a copy of the Early Warning Report, please see the Company's profile on the SEDAR+ website ( or contact Phil McPherson, Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations, at (303) 794-2000 ext. 110. About Riot Platforms, Inc. Riot's (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world's leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes. Riot, a Nevada corporation, is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. Riot has Bitcoin mining operations in central Texas and Kentucky, and electrical engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado, and Houston, Texas. For more information, visit Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements Statements contained herein that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of future events, performance and economic conditions. Such forward-looking statements rely on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the safe harbor provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words and phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "create," "drive," "expect," "forecast," "future," "growth," "intend," "hope," "opportunity," "plan," "potential," "proposal," "synergies," "unlock," "upside," "will," "would," and similar words and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or actual results, and readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as actual results may differ materially and adversely from forward-looking statements. Detailed information regarding the factors identified by the management of Riot, which they believe may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements in this press release, may be found in Riot's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the " SEC"), including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" of Riot's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2025, and the other filings Riot has made or will make with the SEC after such date, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at All forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date hereof, and Riot disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which Riot hereafter becomes aware, except as required by applicable law.

Rihanna Makes First-Ever Red Carpet Appearance With Both Sons and Fans Say They're 'Looking Like Twins'
Rihanna Makes First-Ever Red Carpet Appearance With Both Sons and Fans Say They're 'Looking Like Twins'

Yahoo

time14-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Rihanna Makes First-Ever Red Carpet Appearance With Both Sons and Fans Say They're 'Looking Like Twins'

Rihanna Makes First-Ever Red Carpet Appearance With Both Sons and Fans Say They're 'Looking Like Twins' originally appeared on Parade. It's official— and her sons have made their first red carpet appearance together (now all we need is a full family moment with dad). On July 13 in Los Angeles, the "Diamonds" hitmaker made a truly heartwarming debut on the blue carpet alongside her two little ones, , 3, and , who turns 2 on Aug. 1, at the premiere of her new animated film, Smurfs, where she voices Smurfette and sings on the soundtrack of the film. The 37-year-old superstar—glowing with her baby bump as she carries her third child with —shared this milestone with her boys in a fashion-forward and effortlessly sweet moment. Related: The Bajan bombshell embraced chic glamour in a rich chocolate-brown ensemble that perfectly balanced elegance and edge. Her satin dress featured a lace-trimmed top paired with a dramatic ball-gown skirt, complemented by a matching leather bomber jacket that added a touch of her signature cool‑girl style. Her hair was swept up in a tousled bun updo, showing off her facial features. Not to be overshadowed, RZA and Riot were impeccably outfitted in coordinating formalwear, showcasing tiny blazers and oversized slacks that echoed their mother's polished and always fashionable aesthetic. The trio walked the carpet hand-in-hand, delighting fans and photographers alike for their first family moment in the spotlight. One of the evening's most charming moments arrived when the boys met Papa Smurf—a touching scene captured for the ages. It's not often that the baby boys are pictured together in public, and people definitely noticed. On social media, fans were absolutely obsessed with the rare, adorable display. "Both looking like twins omg," one said on X (formerly Twitter), while another gushed, "she made the most perfect babies ever omg." "She really has such a beautiful family," a third swooned. Meanwhile, others insisted that the younger boy, in particular, looks just like his mom, writing things like, "Riot literally took her face" and "Riot rose is her twinnn." "Them boys are dressed DOWNNNNNN i love their little outfits," another complimented. Several more comments rolled in, with many calling them "too cute" and "beautiful," or simply inserting enamored sentiments like "awww" and "OMG." This LA premiere followed Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's elegant appearance at the Smurfs world premiere in Brussels on June 28, where she left onlookers speechless in a custom celadon-green Chanel gown richly embellished with crystals, sequins, and feathers. Next: Rihanna Makes First-Ever Red Carpet Appearance With Both Sons and Fans Say They're 'Looking Like Twins' first appeared on Parade on Jul 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.

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