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  • Daigo Umehara explains why he isn’t switching from Akuma despite Ryu’s recent successes in Street Fighter 6… for now











    BST|Daigo Umehara recently made the bold declaration that he is planning to quit streaming at some point this year. Doing so will allow him to focus solely on his competitive career that’s currently centered around Street Fighter 6.






    Leading up to this, we saw events in which 2G|Blaz and Mouz|EndingWalker were able to come in second place at Capcom Cup 11 and Red Bull Kumite 2025 respectively. The interesting thing about these achievements is that both players were able to place at major tournaments using Ryu, a character that was previously being regarded as one of the weaker combatants in Street Fighter 6.









    A new perception of Ryu is beginning to manifest within the competitive Street Fighter 6 community. Could this be a good time for a player like Daigo to finally switch to Ryu?


    “When people ask me why I don’t Ryu, I always say he has bad match ups, like JP, Dhalsim, and Guile. But surprisingly enough, Ryu players are beating these characters now. This means he’s a strong character now.” — Daigo Umehara


    Recently, Daigo revealed that he still intends to stick with Akuma for the time being. Though Daigo does acknowledge that there are some merits to switching to Ryu over Akuma, he believes that it would be more prudent for him to stick with the more complex character rather than switching to a simple one.


    “I think Ryu is a pretty strong character now,” stated Daigo. “When people ask me why I don’t Ryu, I always say he has bad match ups, like JP, Dhalsim, and Guile.”


    “But surprisingly enough, Ryu players are beating these characters now,” continued Daigo. “This means he’s a strong character now. But I really think I can go back to Ryu at anytime.”


    Of course, Ryu has always been designed to be a simple character to pick up, even if he is a little difficult to master. Meanwhile, Akuma is the type of character that requires quite the commitment for those that wish to master his complexities. Due to his low health, there’s always little room for error when playing as Akuma.


    “You might think I’m underestimating Ryu for saying this, but I don’t think Ryu is doing anything extremely complicated. That’s why I think I can go back to Ryu at anytime.” — Daigo Umehara


    “You might think I’m underestimating Ryu for saying this, but I don’t think Ryu is doing anything extremely complicated,” said Daigo. “That’s why I think I can go back to Ryu at anytime. The same goes for Ken.”


    “But when it comes to Akuma, let’s say I stopped playing Akuma, and I switch to Ryu or Ken,” continued Daigo. “Then Akuma gets buffed, let’s say. It’s impossible to come back to Akuma. The difficulty is completely different.”


    It’s interesting that Daigo thinks that Akuma could receive some buffs in the future. Meanwhile, Daigo is of the opinion that Ryu won’t be receiving any share of buffs anytime soon due to his recent successes.


    Of course, Daigo is also open to the possibility of Akuma getting nerfed. Daigo says that he’s open to switching to another character if that scenario plays out.


    Check it all out in the video below:









    Source: Event Hubs

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  • Ex-RHOC star Lydia McLaughlin’s brother shot de@d by cops in California

    Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, the brother of former Real Housewives of Orange County star Lydia McLaughlin, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in Newport Beach, California. The incident occurred Thursday night along the Pacific Coast Highway, roughly 50 miles south of Los Angeles.

     

    According to law enforcement sources, Stirling was riding a motorcycle when officers pulled him over. He allegedly became uncooperative during the stop, leading to at least one officer opening fire. Stirling was transported to a hospital, where he later died. Authorities confirmed that no officers were injured in the incident.

     

    The California Attorney General’s Office has initiated an independent investigation into the shooting to determine the circumstances surrounding the deadly encounter.

     

    In a statement released Friday, April 18, McLaughlin expressed her grief over her brother’s death. “My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn.”

     

    Lydia McLaughlin appeared on Season 8 and Season 12 of Real Housewives of Orange County, alongside cast members including Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino, and Heather Dubrow.

     

    Stirling was 45 years old.

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • Anime Siege Codes (April 2025)

    Update: we added new Anime Siege codes on April 19, 2025

    Like many Roblox players, I’d grown weary of the repetitive formula in anime tower defense games. That was until I stumbled upon Anime Siege, which retains the core tower defense mechanics but truly shines with its strikingly unique and outlandish visuals. As is common in TD games, acquiring your beloved anime characters involves using gems or performing rerolls. To give you a head start in bolstering your defenses, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of all the currently active Anime Siege codes, offering valuable free gems, rerolls, and other useful in-game items. Don’t miss out – grab these rewards and defeat enemies faster!

    All New Anime Siege Codes

    • RELEASE!: Get 1000 Gems, 5 Rerolls Tokens, and 500 Gold (NEW)
    • 2K SPECIAL!: Get 800 Gems, 10 Rerolls Tokens, and 1000 Gold (NEW)

    Expired Anime Siege Codes

    Currently, there are no expired codes in this experience. The game was just released on Roblox, so it is the perfect time to redeem the codes for free rewards. Be quick, or the developers might take the codes down soon.

    If the anime TD fatigue has already hit you enough, I suggest you try Blue Lock Rivals, Volleyball Legends, or Basketball Zero. Want a different spin on TD games? Anime Rangers X can be your next destination. For something fresh, go through our Roblox game codes master list and choose an option for yourself.

    How to Redeem Anime Siege Codes

    Ready to get the ultimate anime troops for your defense? First, you must redeem the codes for Anime Siege to get the freebies. Here is how to do so:

    • Open Anime Siege in your Roblox app.
    • Click the Codes button from the left menu.
    • You can also walk to the Codes NPC and talk to him.
    • Once done, click the Redeem button to get rewards.

    How to Get More Anime Siege Codes

    If you are a social butterfly who wanders around the internet a lot, I recommend you find the codes in the official sources for the game. This includes the official Anime Siege Discord server. On the server, there are several channels that you must keep your eyes on to stay updated with the latest codes.

    However, I suggest you stick to our codes list. Apart from grinding levels, we go through new codes daily while checking for new codes. This way, our list always stays up-to-date with the latest codes for Anime Siege. So, bookmark the page and visit us for new codes whenever the developers drop one.

    And that is how you can easily get free rewards from the codes. Which anime character are you rolling for? Tell us in the comments.

    Ishan Adhikary

    A gaming nerd who cover all thing video games. Spending time looking through the games and gaming industry was always a dream. Thanks to Beebom, I live it. Once I am done gaming, I write. Once I am done writing, I game.


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  • Mischievous’ – Shettima debunks report on denial of access to Aso Rock

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has debunked a report that armed military units have denied him access to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President said the publication was a story so far removed from reality.

    He said misinformation can only be entertained by those unfamiliar with the inner workings of the Nigerian government.

    Shettima, therefore, urged Nigerians to disregard such malicious publications and advised the media to continue to seek information from credible sources or approach sensational claims with the caution they deserve.

    The statement read: “This we owe ourselves collectively as a nation.”

    He noted that there has been deliberate and well-planned orchestration of falsehood against him in recent times.

    The VP added: “These mischievous and totally fabricated reports are all in a bid to cause confusion and insinuate total clash in the Presidency.

    “These reports seek to mislead the public into believing there’s discord at the highest levels of government.

    “The latest in this string of disinformation is a report claiming that the Vice-President has been refused entry to the Villa.

    “This is a feeble attempt to traduce the person and office of His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima. For the record, NOTHING OF THE SORT EVER HAPPENED.

    “The recent publication by some obscure blogs alleging that armed military units have barricaded the Vice President from accessing the Presidential Villa is not only the wildest expression of wishful thinking.

    “(It’s) a clear indication that the purveyors of these tales have exhausted both ink and imagination.”

    Source: Ripples Nigeria

  • Antony shares real feelings on Erik ten Hag


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    On-loan winger Antony has revealed his feelings on Erik ten Hag, the coach who brought him to Old Trafford in 2022.

    Ten Hag spent two years with Antony at Ajax before his move to Manchester United in 2022.

    And just three months after the Dutchman’s arrival, the pair were reunited when United signed Antony for around £81m.

    Both Antony and Ten Hag’s first seasons were positive, with the newly led United team finishing third in the Premier League, winning the Carabao Cup, and reaching the FA Cup final, although they would lose to Manchester City.

    Another trophy would be lifted in the following season, when United beat City in the FA Cup final, but league form had deteriorated significantly, leading to an eighth-place finish, United’s lowest finishing position since 1990.

    Antony’s form would slow too, with the winger registering just one Premier League goal in 29 appearances.

    Following a poor start to this season also, Ten Hag would be dismissed and replaced by Ruben Amorim.

    Antony struggled for game time under new management and left on loan to Real Betis in January, where he has recaptured some form.

    Despite the way things ended, Antony has reaffirmed that he has no hard feelings towards his former coach.

    “Erik ten Hag is a coach I’m very grateful to,” the Brazilian explained to ESPN Brazil.

    “He helped me a lot in the Netherlands, and in England too, even though the opportunities didn’t come the way I wanted to. But that’s the coach’s choice, I don’t hold any grudges or anything.

    “On the contrary, I’m very grateful for everything he’s done with me, for all the conversations too. He’s a coach who will certainly be in this story because he helped me a lot.”

    Antony’s future at Manchester United is still unclear, with Real Betis keen to keep the winger in Spain next season.

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  • Gas Pipelines & Seized Russian Assets Could Give US Leverage Over The EU

    Gas Pipelines & Seized Russian Assets Could Give US Leverage Over The EU

    Andrew Korybko writes on Substack

    US control over the trans-Ukrainian and Nord Stream pipelines could incentivize the EU into concessions on their trade war while whatever seized Russian assets that the US obtains legal ownership of from Moscow could serve to justify ramping up pressure on the bloc in this context.

    Reuters reported earlier in the month that the latest version of Trump’s resource deal with Ukraine includes an “Easter egg” giving the US’ International Development Finance Corporation control over its international gas pipeline between Russia and the EU. This prompted another report from Reuters alleging that French and German firms are open to the possibility of resuming imports via that route. These reports collectively suggest that the US wants to control Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe.

    The triple rationale behind doing so would be to obtain further leverage over the EU amidst their trade war, buoy its struggling economy if a deal is reached so that it’s a more stable market for American exports, and incentivize Russia into agreeing to a ceasefire by restoring some of this lost revenue. In furtherance of this goal, the US might also try to obtain control over the four Nord Stream pipelines, the scenario of which was analyzed here and here.

    While control over the Kiev-owned Ukrainian pipeline could be obtained via Trump’s resource deal with Ukraine, which might require forcing Zelensky to form a government of national unity if he doesn’t agree to this on his own, different means would have to be employed for the Russian-owned Nord Streams. Hypothetically returning the estimated $5 billion of seized Russian assets under American jurisdiction wouldn’t suffice for replacing the nearly $20 billion that Nord Stream 1 and 2 cost in total.

    The additional $15 billion (or more if Russia demands such and the US agrees) could be obtained by pressuring the EU into releasing that amount of seized Russian assets under its jurisdiction. If the EU refuses, then Russia and the US could agree to a creative financial arrangement whereby Russia transfers legal ownership of this sum to the US, the US transfers this same amount to Russia, then Trump weaponizes the $15 billion of newly US-owned assets under EU jurisdiction as a chip in their trade war.

    This formula could also be utilized by them for facilitating Russia’s reportedly requested purchase of Boeing jets that Bloomberg recently claimed that it suggested buying with some of those seized assets. Taken to its extreme, the estimated $300 billion worth of total assets that the West seized from Russia could be transferred to the US via these means for large-scale purchases across a slew of industries that would solidify the strategic economic partnership that they want to forge in the post-conflict era.

    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently said that “There is an incentive for Russia to end this war and perhaps that could be economic partnerships with the United States” so this could be the means to that end. Russia has also made do without those assets and doesn’t expect them to be returned in full, perhaps not even at all despite official rhetoric to the contrary, which is why this would be the most mutually beneficial use of them in the context of the nascent Russian–US “New Détente”.

    The creative energy diplomacy and financial arrangements that were proposed in this analysis would give the US lots of leverage over the EU. They’d correspondingly result in control over most Russian pipeline gas imports for incentivizing the EU into concessions on their trade war while whatever seized Russian assets that the US obtains legal ownership of from Moscow could serve to justify ramping up pressure on the bloc in this context.

    The Trump Administration should therefore seriously consider this.

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  • Fyre Festival 2 postponed indefinitely, refunds issued

    The organizers of the embattled Fyre Festival 2 announced the event has been postponed indefinitely and refunds were being issued.

    “The event has been postponed and a new date will be announced,” a message sent to ticket buyers read, according to ABC News. “We have issued you a refund. Once the new date is announced, at that time, you can repurchase if it works for your schedule.”

    The new festival was scheduled to take place in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from May 30 to June 2. Tickets went on sale in February starting at $1,400.

    The first Fyre Fest, which took place in the Bahamas in 2017, was marred by subpar food and accommodations and last-minute cancellations by musical acts.

    The snafu became material for material streaming service documentaries and led to organizer Billy McFarland pleading guilty to wire fraud. He was released from prison in 2022 and owes millions in restitution after a class-action settlement.

    “I’m sure many people think I’m crazy for doing this again. But I feel I’d be crazy not to do it again,” McFarland, 33, said when announcing the second festival.

    No lineup had been announced before the event was postponed.

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  • Two Officers Killed As Kogi Govt Embarks On Security Operations

    Two security officers have been killed in Kogi State during the ongoing security operations in the state.

    A statement on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo indicated that the security exercise is being carried out in the central senatorial district by a combined team of security agencies.

    He said the operations, which took place in identified security flashpoints within Mopamuro, Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu and Lokoja Local Government Areas, were parts of a sustained and strategic onslaught against criminal elements threatening the peace and security of our dear state.

    He informed that “during the operation, security forces engaged bandits and other criminal elements in a fierce exchange of gunfire, resulting in significant disruption of the activities of these criminal networks.

    “We commend the gallantry, professionalism, and sacrifice of our security personnel, whose bravery led to the successful neutralization of several threats within the area.”

    The Commissioner said “the camps of the bandits suffered heavy casualties, however, we are deeply saddened to report that in the course of this operation, we lost two courageous operatives who paid the ultimate price in defense of our people and our state.

    “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of these fallen heroes.

    “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and their memories will remain a source of inspiration in our collective fight against insecurity,” he said.

    He commended “the resilience of other operatives who sustained injuries in the line of duty.

    “The State Government is working closely with the security authorities to ensure that all necessary medical care is provided promptly and comprehensively.

    “The Kogi State Government assures citizens that normalcy has been restored in the affected areas, and further operations are ongoing to ensure a total purge of criminal elements.

    “We urge our people to remain calm and not to panic. The rules of engagement are strictly in place to protect innocent and unarmed civilians, and our security agencies remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism in the discharge of their duties,” he stated.

    He reaffirmed the government’s “iron-cast commitment to the safety and security of every resident of Kogi State.”

    He reiterated the administration’s zero tolerance for criminality, and resolved to “partner continuously with federal security agencies and the Office of the National Security Adviser to ensure Kogi remains one of the safest states in the country.”

    Two Officers Killed As Kogi Govt Embarks On Security Operations is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler