- EA to Permanently Close Grid Multiplayer Amid Licensing Concerns
– Grid’s multiplayer is set to go offline within 24 hours, ending a long-running online chapter for the 2019 racer. Delisted since 2023 due to licensing, the move raises questions about the franchise’s future and Codemasters’ path under EA.
– An abrupt end looms for Grid’s online play as servers near shutdown. With the title already delisted for licensing reasons, fans are left wondering what lies ahead for the series and its developers.
– Licensing hurdles and a vanished storefront mark the latest twist for Grid, as EA moves to shut down its multiplayer in the coming day. What does this mean for the future of Codemasters’ racing saga?
- Camila Cabello Reflects on Viral Quismois Christmas Moment and Her Digital Detox
Camila Cabello weighs in on the viral “quismois” moment with a mix of wit and gravity, revisiting the White House performance that sparked the meme and its seasonal comeback. She opens up about the meme’s impact in December, plus how a calmer year of creativity and a digital detox could shape what’s next for her music.
- Sudden FCCC leadership U-turn in Fiji raises eyebrows
A sudden leadership pivot at Fiji’s competition regulator has left the FCCC in limbo just as tariff decisions and regulatory questions intensify. A new chairman was appointed, only for the move to be reversed by the minister within a day, keeping the incumbent in place. The unfolding drama underscores broader debates over governance and economic direction.
- Fiji mother appeals for funds for daughter’s overseas eye surgery
A Fiji mother of four is urgently seeking help for her 13-year-old daughter, Jiya Geetanjali Prasad, who needs a specialized amniotic membrane graft—treatment not available locally. The procedure must be done in India, and the family is fundraising to cover surgery plus travel and accommodation costs, with a goal of over $5,000. This fight to save her sight could also open the door for Jiya to return to school.
- Duckett Reaches 3,000 Test Runs as England Rally in Melbourne
Ben Duckett hits a landmark 3,000 runs in Test cricket, adding a bold chapter to England’s Bazball story. A tale of resilience and a promising lift for the opener as the drama continues to unfold.