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Stylish roguelite Into The Restless Ruins channels classic Warhammer Quest's dungeon crawling
- Into The Restless Ruins is a roguelite dungeon crawler deckbuilder inspired by the classic Warhammer Quest.
- The game allows players to build their own dungeon from a deck of tiles before each run.
- Scottish folklore and a hint of mystery are combined with addictive gameplay elements.
- Into The Restless Ruins is set to be released in April by Wales Interactive and Ant Workshop Ltd.
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Madhya Pradesh pushes for skill development, industry collaboration
- Madhya Pradesh is focusing on skill development for economic growth.
- The state aims to create a business-friendly environment through collaboration with the private sector.
- Madhya Pradesh is investing in human capital and prioritizing industry-aligned skill-building programs.
- Efforts include expanding collaboration with industries and setting up centers of excellence in local institutions.
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Rewiring for Digital Transformation: Building the Tech Foundation (Part-2)
- The second part of the series focuses on the execution and implementation of digital transformation, emphasizing the importance of technology for speed and innovation.
- To empower teams in digital transformation, organizations must provide the right tools, seamless data access through APIs, and automated workflows for innovation acceleration.
- Implementing a developer platform allows engineers to access standardized tools efficiently, reducing dependencies on IT and enhancing scalability.
- Product managers play a crucial role in defining the purpose and capabilities of the developer platform through strategic planning and collaboration.
- A structured product management approach is outlined for building a robust API infrastructure that prioritizes standardization, security, and usability.
- API-first design principles, aligned with Bezos' API Mandate, are essential for ensuring APIs become core digital assets within organizations.
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and MLOps automation are key for rapid and reliable software and AI deployment, enhancing innovation cycles.
- A product manager overseeing these initiatives should focus on standardization, scalability, and business impact to integrate CI/CD and MLOps effectively.
- With a strong technology foundation including developer platforms, APIs, CI/CD, and MLOps, organizations can efficiently scale AI-driven innovations.
- Embedding data at the core and ensuring widespread adoption are crucial for long-term business impact in digital transformation.
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Seekers of Skyveil is League of Legends with extraction mechanics, demo out now
- Seekers of Skyveil is League of Legends with extraction mechanics, demo out now
- The MOBA genre has been silent for a long time. Presided over by twin titans Dota 2 and League of Legends, we've seen challengers come and go, with most failing to really carve out a place for themselves.
- 2024 saw the revival of Predecessor, a remake of Epic Games' Paragon, as well as the rise of Supervive, Theorycraft Games' colorful MOBA brawler hybrid. Then, of course, there's Deadlock, Valve's newest project that's already proven itself a worthy challenger despite being in the very early stages of development.
- Seekers of Skyveil is hoping to add itself to that list, and it's got a unique Escape from Tarkov-style mechanic that'll help it do just that.
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Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate employees to improve efficiency
- Starbucks is planning to lay off 1,100 corporate employees worldwide as part of a restructuring to improve efficiency.
- The layoffs will be announced by mid-day Tuesday, 25 February, 2025 and will affect corporate support employees, but not baristas or roasting and warehouse staff.
- The move is aimed at reducing complexity, increasing accountability, and improving integration within the company's operations.
- The company's new chairman and CEO, Brian Niccol, has been working on streamlining operations and improving service times in response to declining sales and increased competition.
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Best Visa Credit Cards Of February 2025
- Visa has over 4.7 billion cards and processes billions of transactions yearly.
- Major card issuers in the U.S. offer Visa products, including rewards and non-rewards cards.
- Visa offers simplicity and credit-building options.
- Forbes Advisor provides unbiased ratings and information on credit cards.
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After junking Balatro's 18 rating, PEGI will develop "a more granular" rating system for gambling themes
- The Pan European Games Information board has reclassified the video games Balatro and Luck Be A Landlord as suitable for people aged 12 years and over after initially giving them an 18 rating.
- PEGI will develop a more specific set of classification criteria for games that reference gambling, in order to distinguish between jingling parodies and actual casino games.
- Balatro and Luck Be A Landlord were previously affected by their 18 ratings, causing their removal from digital stores and restrictions in certain countries' app stores, respectively.
- PEGI's decision to revise their rating system is aimed at ensuring transparency and better understanding of the content present in video games with gambling themes.
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Mortgage Rates Today: February 25, 2025 – Rates Remain Fairly Steady
- Today's average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.76%, down 0.05 percentage point from the previous week.
- Borrowers may save on interest costs by choosing a 15-year fixed mortgage with an average APR of 5.89%.
- The average interest rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.83%, providing a repayment period of 15 years.
- The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate jumbo mortgage is 7.13%.
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Private Student Loan Rates: February 25, 2025—Loan Rates Jump Up
- Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans rose last week.
- The average fixed interest rate on a 10-year private student loan was 7.54% from February 17 to February 22.
- The average fixed rate on 10-year loans last week rose by 1.08% to 7.54%.
- Last week, rates on variable five-year student loans moved up, reaching 9.81% from 6.90% the week prior.
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This Week’s Personal Loan Rates: February 25, 2025—Rates Inch Down Again
- Last week, rates on personal loans inched down.
- The average fixed rate on a three-year personal loan was 14.61% for qualified borrowers with a credit score of at least 720.
- The average rate on a five-year personal loan fell to 19.21% from 19.70%.
- Personal loan rates fluctuate frequently, and each lender determines and sets different rates.
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Today’s HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: February 25, 2025
- Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes.
- HELOCs offer a revolving line of credit, while home equity loans provide a lump sum.
- Rates and terms vary based on the amount of funding needed and the desired repayment period.
- Homeowners can use the equity in their homes for renovations, major investments, or to consolidate debt.
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High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: February 25, 2025 – Rates Are Steady
- Rates on high-yield savings accounts have remained steady.
- The highest yield for a standard savings account with a $2,500 minimum deposit has been 6.35%.
- High-yield savings accounts with a minimum deposit of $10,000 or $25,000 offer the same interest rate of 6.35%.
- The current average APY for a traditional savings account is 0.23%.
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Current Mortgage Refinance Rates: February 25, 2025 – Rates Drop
- Today, the rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.84%, with a 15-year financed mortgage averaging at 5.82% and a 20-year financed mortgage at 6.68%.
- The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage refinance stands at 6.84%, down from 6.89% last week, with an APR of 6.87% compared to last week's 6.93%.
- At the current 30-year interest rate, borrowers with a $100,000 mortgage will pay $654 per month, totaling around $135,557 in interest over the loan's life.
- For a 20-year fixed refinance mortgage, the average interest rate is currently 6.68%, with an APR of 6.73%.
- With a 20-year fixed-rate mortgage of $100,000, borrowers can expect to pay $756 per month, totaling about $81,518 in interest over the loan term.
- Refinance rates are generally slightly higher than mortgage rates, varying by program, with cash-out refinance rates being higher due to borrowing from available equity.
- Refinancing can be beneficial to lower interest rates, reduce monthly payments, pay off loans quicker, tap into home equity, or eliminate private mortgage insurance (PMI).
- It's essential to calculate the break-even point for a potential refinance to determine how long it will take for savings to outweigh closing costs.
- Factors like improved credit, shorter loan terms, and switching from a government-backed loan to a conventional loan with 20% equity can help in qualifying for competitive refinance rates.
- While now may be a good time to refinance to reduce monthly payments or get a better interest rate, consider the associated costs and benefits before proceeding with the application process.
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CD Rates Today: February 25, 2025 – Forbes Advisor
- CD rates today offer up to 5.06% interest, varying by certificate term lengths.
- Certificates of Deposit (CDs) provide fixed interest rates for a set period but come with withdrawal penalties.
- Current top CD rates: 3-month CDs at 4.79%, 6-month CDs at 4.94%, and 1-year CDs at 5.02%.
- 2-year CDs offer rates up to 4.52%, 3-year CDs at 4.65%, and 5-year CDs at 4.43%.
- Jumbo CDs with rates up to 4.94% for a 6-month term, averaging 1.82%.
- Consider deposit minimums and early withdrawal penalties when choosing CD accounts.
- CDs offer competitive returns compared to savings accounts and money market accounts.
- Risk tolerance and financial goals should guide decisions between CDs and stocks.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) provides insurance up to $250,000 for CDs in case of bank failure.
- CD rates by Curinos exclude certain CD types from the average calculation.
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The AI governance gambit: Scale your AI without making headlines
- Julia Steen, a respected product leader, faces backlash over an AI-driven health assistant project lacking diverse dataset testing and clinical reliability assurance.
- Challenges in scaling AI systems are causing projects to be abandoned, with 54% of enterprises incurring losses due to AI governance failures.
- Transitioning AI systems to full-scale production requires a fundamental shift in mindset and continuous learning approach.
- AI governance must adapt to the probabilistic and data-dependent nature of AI systems to avoid failures in real-world deployments.
- AI products should prioritize user needs over technology, focusing on simplifying experiences and meeting real user requirements.
- Static governance policies may fail to address the evolving nature of AI systems, leading to governance gaps and potential risks.
- Real-time monitoring is crucial to track AI system behaviors and intervene when actions deviate from expected norms.
- The complexity of AI governance increases as AI agents evolve to reason and act autonomously, requiring adaptive governance frameworks.
- Organizations face challenges in managing stakeholder expectations amid rapid AI innovation and fragmented tools ecosystem.
- Governments are developing regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act to keep pace with AI advancements and ensure effective governance.
- Adopting an iterative and data-driven approach to AI governance is essential for aligning AI initiatives with business goals and ensuring success.
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