The Daily Populous

Thursday July 17th, 2025 morning edition

image for Nintendo can disable your Switch 2 for piracy in the U.S., but not in Europe, as confirmed by its EULA

In anticipation of the Switch 2 launch in June, Nintendo updated its end-user license agreements (EULAs) for consoles and other digital products.

While the legal framework in the United States allows Nintendo to disable a pirated console completely, in Europe, Nintendo can only prevent access to pirated software.

There is a significant legal difference between the United States and Europe that affects the Nintendo Switch 2 and piracy.

When we purchase a video game console or a video game, we are subject to an EULA, which we tacitly accept by using this type of product.

The most relevant part is at the end of this EULA clause, where Nintendo reserves the right to disable Nintendo Switch 2 consoles if its strict rules are broken, including game piracy.

In Europe, Nintendo can only block access to pirated Switch 2 games if it detects unauthorized access to certain titles.

This significant legal difference does not mean that Nintendo cares less about piracy in Europe. »

King of the Hill fans can visit a real version of Arlen, but Hank’s BBQ won’t have propane

Authored by dexerto.com
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Hulu is bringing King of the Hill to life at San Diego Comic-Con with a full-scale Arlen experience, including Hank Hill’s backyard, but there’s no propane or propane accessories in sight.

Over at Mega Lo Mart, guests can customize trucker hats with limited-edition King of the Hill patches, unique to the event.

The King of the Hill revival is set to premiere on Hulu on August 4, with all 10 episodes dropping at once. »

Mike Johnson Says GOP Should Put “Everything Out There” on Epstein, Then Votes No to Release Epstein Info

Authored by vanityfair.com

Johnson is not the only one who has publicly demanded that more information about Epstein be shared with the public, and then stonewalled an attempt to do so.

Also on Tuesday, GOP representative Marjorie Taylor Greene insisted that “America deserves the truth about Jeffrey Epstein,” and then voted against Democrats’ move to release the documents.

As a reminder, it also wasn’t so long ago that Trump was publicly suggesting that Epstein may have been murdered. »

Most Americans think Trump administration is covering up evidence in Epstein case, new poll finds

Authored by independent.co.uk
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Most Americans think the Trump administration is covering up evidence in the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s federal case, according to a new poll.

open image in gallery Most Americans think the Trump administration is covering up evidence in convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s federal case, according to a new poll ( Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images ).

Only 8 percent of respondents in the new poll believe the government is not covering up evidence about Epstein, while 25 percent are unsure. »

Ceasefire reported in southern Syria as thousands of Druze breach border, Israel strikes Damascus

Authored by ynetnews.com

The military said early Wednesday afternoon that it struck the entrance gate of the Syrian regime's General Staff headquarters near Damascus.

Defense Minister Israel Katz posted the video on his X account (formerly Twitter), writing, “The painful blows have begun.”

Overnight, Defense Minister Katz warned that Israel would escalate its military response if Syrian regime forces do not pull back. »