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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
EA Sports College Football 26 goes deeper: Real coaches, fiercer recruiting, and a wear-and-tear slider
Image generated using AI tool After an 11-year break, EA Sports' college gridiron series finally comes off the bench with more than a fresh coat of paint. College Football 26 lands on 10 July for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, promising a beefed-up Dynasty mode, smarter AI and deep cross-play leagues designed to satisfy die-hard fans and first-timers alike. A new kind of sideline boss For the first time, you can start your Dynasty as one of more than 300 authentic head coaches and coordinators—each carrying a real playbook, scheme, and career record. If you'd rather craft your own persona, fresh gear options (hoodies, quarter-zips, even sleeveless tees) and custom stances let you choose everything from wardrobe to body language. Coach progression now stretches to level 100, so building a legend takes more than a weekend binge. Recruiting is no longer a spreadsheet EA has rebuilt the talent hunt around traffic, distance and the modern transfer portal. Cross-country visits burn time, local kids are cheaper to woo, and up to 3,500 players can jump into the portal each off-season. Facilities, playing time and NIL-style expectations shift as prospects grow, forcing constant triage of scholarships and promises. Wear-and-tear makes every hit matter A new health pool tracks damage to specific body parts through the season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges Undo Star running back limping in Week 8? Rest him or risk a longer lay-off. The slider can be tuned, but injuries now sap ratings, change animations and even cut momentum bonuses during a game. Dynamic substitutions help—swap tired starters without pausing and save custom sub packages for future Saturdays. 2,800 plays, 45 formations and smarter defence EA has packed in ten fresh archetypes, rebalanced abilities, and tied quarterback vision to height. Defensive AI has also been overhauled after fan feedback, aiming to end the 'cover-2 cheese' that plagued older editions. Momentum still swings, yet poor form or heavy bumps can drag stats the other way. Custom conferences, protected rivalries and full cross-play Whether you want to keep Michigan-Ohio State glued to November or create a coast-to-coast super-league, the scheduling tools now allow protected rivalries and playoff tweaks. Dynasty leagues support cross-play, meaning PS5 and Xbox Series X|S owners can rebuild together without workarounds. A roomy Trophy Room and College Football History hub track every title, award and record you collect. Mark your calendar EA Sports College Football 26 hits PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 10 July, with Deluxe owners getting the ball on 7 July. EA says these upgrades are 'Year 2' of a multi-season plan, hinting that even deeper immersion—perhaps NIL deals or expanded playoff formats—could follow in future iterations. For now, the return playbook already looks thick enough to keep fans busy until bowl season. Want every last detail? Catch EA's full gameplay video and the 13-thousand-word Gridiron Notes on the official blog. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
New Trailer for Action Comedy GUNS UP Starring Christina Ricci and Kevin James — GeekTyrant
A second full trailer has been released for the action comedy, Guns Up , starring Kevin James ( King of Queens , Grown Ups ) as a family man by day and mob enforcer by night, and Christina Ricci ( Now and Then , Yellowjackets ) as his wife, who has some secrets of her own. They are joined by Luis Guzmán, Francis Cronin, Kelly Landry, and Rob Gough. The film is written and directed by Edward Drake ( Animals , Apex , American Siege , Gasoline Alley , Detective Knight ). The synopsis reads: 'Police officer Ray Hayes wants to provide his family with a better life than what a regular cop can afford. So he switches sides and begins working as a debt collector & thug for organized crime. He and his wife Audrey plan to use the money they earn to open their own diner. 'Five years later, this plan seems within reach, and Ray is planning his exit. After a new gangster boss, Lonny, takes over, Ray becomes a target of his own men after a job goes wrong. Ray and Audrey must protect their unsuspecting children from the mafia.' This looks like it might be a fun popcorn flick to watch with the family. Check out the new trailer below, and watch Guns Up in select US theaters and on VOD on July 18th.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kevin James joins Jelly Roll onstage for surprise performance after lookalike comparisons
Jelly Roll fans were seeing double at his Columbus, Ohio show over the weekend. The singer, 40, embraced the lookalike comparisons between himself and Kevin James by including the 'King of Queens' actor in his performance at the Buckeye Country Superfest. The duo took the stage together for an epic performance of Jelly Roll's hit song 'Need a Favor,' which made the crowd go wild. Advertisement 9 Jelly Roll and Kevin James for surprise performance in Columbus, Ohio. Tiktok/@taylorteaguee 9 Jelly Roll and Kevin James on stage. Tiktok/@taylorteaguee 'Jelly Roll brought out Kevin James in Columbus…ICONIC,' a concertgoer wrote on TikTok alongside footage of the pair on stage. Advertisement Before the joint performance, Jelly Roll told fans that he tried to think of 'the craziest thing' that he could do in Ohio. James, 60, then appeared from backstage and Jelly Roll told the actor that he looked like he was ready to do 'some rock 'n roll.' 9 Kevin James joins Jelly Roll on stage at the Buckeye Country Superfest. Tiktok/@taylorteaguee 'Kevin, we're in the biggest house in Ohio. Can we sing a song together?' Jelly Roll asked James. Advertisement The two stars even matched in black vests and jeans with backwards baseball caps for the duet. After the performance went viral on TikTok, fans drew attention to the pair's striking resemblance to one another. 9 Jelly Roll and Kevin James during their duet. Tiktok/@taylorteaguee 9 Jelly Roll at the 2025 Railbird Music Festival. Getty Images Advertisement 'Love the twinning couldn't be more perfect,' one person wrote in the comments of the TikTok. 'But like Kevin James is Jelly Roll if all of his tattoos are removed,' someone else said. Another fan added, 'I was like…jelly roll looks a bit different but I can't put my finger on it lol.' 9 Kevin James arrives for the 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2' New York premiere in 2015. Getty Images 'If they made a jelly roll movie, make kevin james jelly roll,' a different fan suggested. More viewers fawned over James making an appearance at the concert. 'I love Kevin James!!! I hope he never touches Ozempic like everyone else. He's handsome the way he is,' a fan commented. 9 Jelly Roll performs during the CMA Fest 2025. FilmMagic Advertisement 9 Kevin James during the 28th Annual Peoples Choice Awards in 2002. Getty Images 'Kevin James is so fine,' another fan gushed. Someone else declared, 'Kevin James is one of the hottest men on the planet.' This isn't the first time James has shown off his singing talents. Advertisement In 2024, the Emmy nominee appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and performed a song about Groundhog Day with the late-night host. 9 Kevin James attends the Zookeeper photocall at London Zoo in 2011. Ian Gavan Over the last year, James has also showed off his dramatic weight loss after dropping 60 pounds by fasting for a month. Advertisement 'When I lock on, I can do something,' he stated on Joe Rogan's podcast in March 2024. 'I started fasting, I didn't say 'I'm going to do 40 days,' I just said 'I'm going to do whatever I can. I felt pretty good for a while, and then I'd have these dips, like wow, I feel pretty miserable.' 'I lost, I think, like 60 pounds,' James revealed. 'I didn't even take vitamins. It cleansed everything out of me.'
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Central banks set to boost gold holdings amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty: World Gold Council
Central banks anticipate an increase in official sector gold holdings amid a backdrop of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, according to a report released by the World Gold Council today. More than nine in ten (95%) reserve managers indicated that they expect central banks to continue increasing their gold holdings in the next 12 months, according to the new 2025 data released by WGC. This is a record high since it was first tracked in the 2019 survey and represents a 17% increase from the 2024 findings. The 2025 Central Banks Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey, which collected data from a record 73 of the world's central banks, also finds that nearly 43% of central banks plan to add to their gold reserves within the next year. Reserve managers' favourable view of gold persists even in the face of record-high gold prices and 15 successive years of central bank gold buying . Gold continues to be used as a safe-haven asset to help mitigate risks as ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on reserve managers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges Undo The top three current motivations for holding the asset have shifted to its long-term store of value (80%), its role as an effective portfolio diversifier (81%), and its performance in times of crisis (85%). Central banks in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDE) have once again maintained their positive outlook for gold's future share in reserve portfolios. Notably, 28 out of 58 (48%) EMDE respondents thought that their gold reserves would increase in the next 12 months, compared to 3 out of 14 (21%) of advanced economy respondents, more than last year. Live Events Although interest rate levels remained a key component of both groups' motivators for holding gold, inflation (84%) and the geopolitical situation (81%) were top of mind for EMDEs, while 67% and 60% of advanced economy respondents felt the same. Notably, more central banks are increasingly storing gold domestically: 59% said they have gold in domestic storage, up from 41% in 2024. Additionally, most respondents (73%) see moderately or significantly lower US dollar holdings within global reserves over the next five years. However, respondents also believe that other currencies, such as the euro and renminbi, as well as gold, will increase their share over the same period. Shaokai Fan, Global Head of Central Banks & Head of Asia-Pacific (ex-China), commented: 'After eight years of conducting this survey, we have reached an important milestone: nearly half of the central bank respondents intend to increase their gold holdings in the coming year. This is remarkable, especially considering how many record-high prices we've hit so far in 2025. Notably, this reflects the current global financial and geopolitical environments. Gold remains a strategic asset as the world faces uncertainty and tumult. Central banks are concerned about interest rates, inflation, and instability – all reasons to turn to gold to mitigate risk.'
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mossad's ghost army runs wild behind enemy lines in Iran
Iran yesterday executed a man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. His case follows a string of similar executions in Iran targeting individuals accused of collaborating with Israel. Over the past few days, Iranian officials have arrested a number of people on suspicion of spying for Mossad. Mossad has infiltrated deep into Iran. The latest Israeli attack on Iran was mounted with the help of Mossad operatives within Iran. Mossad spies were already active on the ground in enemy territory. Also Read: Iran is no pushover: Israel is learning the hard way The fear of Mossad is real and palpable after the recent Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and killing of military officials. CNN has reported that intense paranoia has gripped Iranian authorities which are hunting Israeli spies said to be everywhere and acting with impunity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges Undo Mossad spies wearing masks, hats and goggles The Intelligence Ministry of Iran has become so paranoid about the ubiquity of Mossad operatives and collaborators within Iran that it has been asking the public to report suspicious activity and issuing guidance on how to spot collaborators, CNN has reported. One statement from the ministry urges people to be wary of strangers wearing masks or goggles, driving pickup trucks and carrying large bags or filming around military, industrial, or residential areas. "Elsewhere, a poster published by the state-affiliated Nour News – which is close to Iran's security apparatus – singled out for suspicion people who wear 'masks, hats, and sunglasses, even at night' and those who receive 'frequent package deliveries by courier.' The poster asks people to report 'unusual sounds from inside the house, such as screaming, the sound of metal equipment, continuous banging' and 'houses with curtains drawn even during the day.' Another poster, attributed to the police and published on state media, advised landlords who had recently rented their homes to notify the police immediately," the CNN report said. Live Events You Might Also Like: Iran claims to have hit Mossad training facility in Herzliya; Israel kills top Iranian military officer Citing Iran's state-controlled media, the report said that the Basij, a paramilitary wing of Iran's Revolutionary Guard which was used to crack down on anti-regime protests, has been deployed in night patrols to increase surveillance in the wake of the Israeli infiltration, indicating the pervasive fear of Israeli operatives running wild behind enemy lines. In a video statement on Monday, Iran's chief of police Ahmad-Reza Radan urged 'traitors' to come forward, suggesting those who realized they had been 'deceived by the enemy' might receive more lenient treatment and be 'honored' by Iran – while those who were caught would be 'taught a lesson that the Zionist enemy is being given now', as per the report. The paranoia about Mossad operatives has grown after the recent Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran in which Mossad operatives played a key role. Mossad established drone bases long before the attack while its operatives deployed precision-guided weapons systems near Iranian missile air defence systems, which were activated at the same time as the Israeli air force began striking its targets. The Mossad was also involved in the killing of top Iranian military officials. Mossad even shared a video with CNN showing Israeli operatives smuggling weapons into Iran in advance of Friday's strikes. 'Mossad has treated Iran like its playground for years now,' Holly Dagres, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute and curator of the Iranist newsletter, told CNN. 'From assassinating top nuclear scientists to sabotaging Iranian nuclear facilities, Israel has proved time and time again that it has always had the upper hand in this shadow war that has now been playing out in the open since the first tit-for-tat strikes in April 2024.' Mossad's presence inside Iran has had a chilling psychological effect on the regime. Paranoia among top officials has skyrocketed. Executions of suspected Israeli collaborators have increased, often without evidence. The IRGC has undergone massive purges and restructuring, sometimes harming its own cohesion more than any external force. Mossad's ability to act with such impunity has damaged the prestige of Iran's intelligence and counter-intelligence services. In effect, Mossad has not just conducted operations, it has created a climate of internal fear and systemic distrust. You Might Also Like: Iran executes alleged Mossad spy Ismail Fakhri by hanging How Mossad managed to infiltrate Iran For over a decade, Iran has become a playground for Mossad. Widely regarded as one of the most formidable spy agencies in the world, Today, Mossad has infiltrated the heart of Iran's security, nuclear and military infrastructure with a level of access that would have seemed implausible just years ago. Through a mixture of human intelligence, cyber offensive, high-tech assassinations and psychological warfare, Mossad has turned Iran into a covert battlefield, disrupting its nuclear ambitions and sowing paranoia at the highest levels of its government. Mossad's obsession with Iran's nuclear ambitions dates back decades, but the past 10–15 years have seen a dramatic escalation in both scale and daring. The turning point came in the early 2010s, as Iran moved closer to achieving uranium enrichment milestones. Israel, feeling isolated in its concerns, doubled down on covert action. Israel's new strategy was based on recruiting operatives inside Iran, including dissidents, minorities (such as Kurds and Baloch), and informants with access to nuclear and military facilities. It embedded sleeper cells, likely for years, with access to logistics, surveillance networks and communication hubs. It cultivated defectors and insiders from Iran's own intelligence and military services, possibly even within the IRGC itself. What enabled Mossad's infiltration into Iran was its internal security gaps. Despite its authoritarian apparatus, Iran suffers from deep institutional weaknesses. Fragmented intelligence services often act independently, allowing Mossad to exploit bureaucratic blind spots. Widespread corruption makes infiltration easier. Bribes can secure documents, access and even silence. Internal dissent among minority groups, women and opposition factions has created a pool of disaffected individuals open to collaboration with foreign actors. Also, Mossad invested heavily in cutting-edge surveillance, AI, and robotics, allowing it to conduct operations with minimal physical presence. The 2020 assassination of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh using a satellite-linked, AI-powered remote-controlled machine gun was a paradigm-shifting display of remote warfare. Drone warfare and cyber-attacks (like the Stuxnet virus, co-developed with the US) allowed for deep disruption of Iran's nuclear timeline without boots on the ground. Mossad also leverages regional assets and intelligence-sharing networks with Kurdish militias in Iraq and Baluchi rebels near the Pakistan-Iran border, who provide on-the-ground support and smuggling routes. Azerbaijan and the UAE are said to secretly provide staging grounds or access to logistics for Mossad teams. Global dissident Iranian networks also assist in intelligence gathering and recruitment. In 2018, Mossad executed an ambitious operation, the Tehran nuclear archive heist. Mossad agents penetrated a guarded warehouse in Tehran and stole over 100,000 documents related to Iran's secret AMAD Project. The files were extracted in hours and smuggled out of the country the same night, a staggering logistical and intelligence feat. In 2020, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the scientist widely considered the father of Iran's nuclear program, was gunned down using a robotic, satellite-controlled machine gun, without a single Mossad agent present at the scene. In 2021, an explosion disabled advanced IR-6 centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility. Mossad was believed to have pre-positioned explosive devices months earlier and activated them remotely. What makes Mossad's penetration into Iran so remarkable is not just the success of individual operations, but the sheer consistency and boldness with which it has operated for over a decade deep inside one of the world's most closed and security-obsessed nations. The Islamic Republic, for all its counter-intelligence might, appears unable to counter an adversary that walks its streets, steals its secrets and kills its scientists, and then vanishes like a ghost.
