Dynasty

Searches are surging around Jitiya Vrat, a festival observed mainly by mothers in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh for the long life and wellbeing of their children. Alongside questions about the timing of the Paran, the ritual meal that breaks the fast, Hindi outlets are carrying the traditional Katha, recounting the sacrifice of Gandharva king Jimutvahana and the legend of the Nag dynasty that underpins the vrat.

The MLB playoffs are in full swing, with fans searching for today's schedule. Coverage focuses on the Wild Card Series and the Division Series matchups, including White Sox at Guardians and Braves at Dodgers. Outlets are publishing updated brackets, expert predictions, and questions about whether the Dodgers' dynasty is over.

Miami beat Clemson, and the result underlines how the ACC hierarchy has flipped: a program that once trailed Clemson's dynasty is now the one setting the pace, with the Tigers left chasing. The Athletic's analysis frames the rivalry's reversal as complete, prompting debate among college football fans about whether Miami can sustain its new position atop the conference.

Bill Draper, the American venture capitalist and a founding figure of Silicon Valley investing, has died, according to a New York Times report. Draper was known for decades of early-stage investing and for a family dynasty in venture capital that includes his son Tim Draper. Tributes and condolences are being shared widely online.

The family behind Casas Bahia has given up its legal battle and unlocked a billion-real inheritance, according to Portal Leo Dias. The decision ends a dispute over the vast estate tied to the Brazilian retail dynasty, drawing wide attention as details of the settlement and what happens to the fortune remain unclear.

A new book examines how a single coach turned a college golf program into a sustained powerhouse, detailing the recruiting, culture-building and teaching methods behind the run of championships. The review highlights the coach's ability to develop overlooked players and maintain success over multiple seasons, making the book a read for golf fans and coaches alike.

Tomohiko Sho, producer of the Dynasty Warriors series, says he would rather spend the rest of his career creating new games than producing more remasters of older titles. His comments highlight a broader debate in the games industry, where many studios lean on remasters and re-releases instead of developing original projects. Fans of the long-running musou series have taken an interest in what new directions Sho may pursue next.

A century-old Major League Baseball result is drawing attention: on July 4, 1920, the Washington Senators defeated the New York Yankees 5-2. The final score is listed in MLB's official Gameday archive, which covers historical box scores. The matchup recalls the era when the Yankees were still before their Babe Ruth-led dynasty, and the Senators were Washington's flagship club.

Stephen Curry's closing years with the Golden State Warriors are underway, and The Athletic reports this final chapter looks little like the dynasty era that produced four championships. The piece frames the veteran guard's remaining seasons as a distinctly different period for the franchise, with the team no longer built around the championship core that defined his first decade.

History enthusiasts are marking the anniversary of Theophilos becoming Byzantine Emperor in 829, sharing it alongside travel content about Istanbul, the former Constantinople. Theophilos, the second emperor of the Amorian dynasty, is remembered for his iconoclasm and building projects, and his reign remains a point of interest for visitors exploring the city's Byzantine heritage today.

A new profile examines how Stephen Curry's late-career years with the Golden State Warriors have taken a shape far removed from his championship dynasty era. The piece notes the Warriors are now talking about simply making the playoffs rather than contending for titles, underscoring how Curry's remaining seasons are unfolding amid a rebuilding, less dominant team.

Attention is turning to a Brazilian election contest framed as a showdown between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The race is being read as a proxy battle between the country's two dominant political dynasties ahead of the 2026 presidential vote, with voters and commentators weighing the Bolsonaro family's enduring influence against Lula's incumbent standing.

Elections for the president's post of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) have drawn five candidates from prominent political families. The contest has drawn attention because of the overlap between Rajasthan's political dynasties and the running of the state's cricket body, with the outcome likely to shape the administration of the sport in the state.

Interest has surfaced in Dick Haley's situational statistics from the 1959 season, when he played defensive back in the NFL. Haley, better known later as a Hall of Fame executive who helped build the Pittsburgh Steelers' 1970s dynasty, is being revisited for his early playing career and the numbers he posted that year.

Magic Johnson has revisited the Lakers' loss to the Chicago Bulls in the 1991 NBA Finals, arguing that Michael Jordan was not the reason Los Angeles struggled. Johnson says the real problems lay elsewhere, offering a fresh take on the series that marked the beginning of the Bulls' championship dynasty and the changing of the guard in the NBA.

Commentators are marking the death anniversary of Wu Sangui, the Ming general who died on this day in 1678. He famously opened the gates to Manchu forces, helping bring down the Ming dynasty and establish the Qing. He later turned against his new masters, rebelling in 1678 and declaring himself Emperor of all China before his death the same year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are chasing a third consecutive World Series title, a feat no Major League Baseball team has accomplished since the New York Yankees won five straight from 1949 to 1953. Coverage follows the team's progress through the season as they attempt baseball's rarest dynasty achievement, drawing attention from fans and analysts tracking whether they can make history.

Rivalry between Brazil's two dominant political families is once again in the spotlight, with renewed confrontations shaping the country's political landscape. The feud between these entrenched dynasties has long influenced Brazilian elections and governance, and their latest clash is drawing attention to ongoing power struggles ahead of future votes.

A new interview with the team behind Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered covers why the project is a remaster rather than a full remake, and how Unreal Engine 5 is being used to update the classic hack-and-slash title. The developers also touch on other technical and design decisions behind bringing the 2000s game to modern platforms.

Walgreens Boots Alliance, the parent company of UK pharmacy chain Boots, is reportedly close to a deal selling the business to Canada's Weston family for around $9 billion. The sale would put the health and retail group in the hands of one of Canada's best-known retail dynasties, ending years of speculation about the company's future and restructuring under its US owner.

A remastered Complete Edition of Dynasty Warriors 3 is drawing review coverage, with critics revisiting the classic musou title two decades on. The latest review from The Outerhaven leans on the game's most famous moment, the hunt for the formidable warrior Lu Bu, as a hook. Fans of the long-running Koei Tecmo series are checking whether the aging hack-and-slash formula still holds up in modern form.

History enthusiasts are marking the birthday of Qian Chu, born on this day in 929, who ruled as the last king of Wuyue, one of the Ten Kingdoms of southern China. His reign ended when he peacefully surrendered his realm to the Song dynasty, a move remembered as sparing the region from war.

The Golden State Warriors are shifting their focus from championship contention toward rebuilding, with the team now talking about a playoff push rather than a title. Stephen Curry has remained with the franchise through this transition, and a new profile examines why he never wavered in his commitment as the dynasty era effectively winds down.

Reviews are in for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, the updated re-release of Koei Tecmo's classic 2002 hack-and-slash. Outlets including TheSixthAxis have published their verdicts on how the remaster holds up, covering its gameplay, visuals and added content. Gaming fans are discussing whether the musou title still delivers the massive-battle thrills it was known for.