ToplineA U.S. Army unit in Georgia is offering a four-day pass to play “Grand Theft Auto VI” upon its release as an incentive for troops to reenlist, which a spokesperson called a “unique opportunity” as it looks to capitalize off the video game’s unprecedented hype ahead of its November release.Key FactsThe Army’s 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering the incentive, with soldiers who reenlist between Aug. 1 and Nov. 14 receiving a four-day pass to coincide with the release of GTA VI, Lt. Col. Angel Tomko, a 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson, confirmed to Forbes in an…

Comcast on Monday announced Xfinity Shield, a home-security platform that taps into Xfinity Wi-Fi in new ways. It adds WiFi Motion, which uses compatible Xfinity Wi-Fi routers to detect movement in the home without cameras or dedicated motion sensors. WiFi Motion and other Shield features are available at no additional…

Published on 19/08/2026 – 8:16 GMT+2•Updated 8:21 Firefighters managed overnight to fully surround Belgium’s largest wildfire in a century, but the situation on the ground “remains complicated” with several flare-ups overnight, authorities said on Wednesday. Crisis cell spokesperson Tony Hosmans said the fire raging in the High Fens nature reserve…

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Besides helping protect millions of Americans from the costs of long-term services and supports, well-designed long-term care financing reform also could sharply lower Medicaid costs. Even better: One version of reform, public insurance, could give care recipients and their families significantly more flexibility in designing their own care.Over the long…

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