Epic Games Launcher is coming to SteamOS

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Epic Games announced that its launcher will work on SteamOS, along with several other Linux distributions, after Communications Director Jake Jones confirmed the compatibility to GamingOnLinux. The update.

Nvidia’s board opened an independent investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence. The company said Huang remains committed to leading Nvidia. Congress plans to investigate the CEO over the alleged spy ties, according to additional reporting. It is not yet clear what specific espionage activities are alleged, what evidence links any individuals, or whether any corporate secrets have been compromised. The impact on Nvidia’s business and any potential legal consequences also remain unknown.

A pianist from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was rescued after spending nine hours treading water about twenty miles offshore in the Pacific. The Coast Guard is now investigating how he fell overboard. The incident.

A group backed by Citadel Securities and Cboe filed a lawsuit challenging the approval of single‑stock perpetual contracts.

Theo has business, and a possible new rule for young users.

Reporting in this segment

• Epic Games Launcher is coming to SteamOS · The Verge
• Nvidia opens investigation after reports CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence · NBC News (also ABC News)
• Cruise ship pianist rescued after nine hours treading water miles from shore · The Guardian

Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:30–1:46 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Elena. I'm Theo, with business and technology.

The culture secretary says the government is looking seriously at banning under‑16s from Vinted and eBay, with a possible ban in March.

Here's Ivy with the weather.

Reporting in this segment

• Government 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay · BBC News

Weather

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Thanks, Theo.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flash flood warnings for parts of Texas, and a flood warning for parts of Texas. The warmest spot on our map today is Los Angeles at 85; the coolest, Seattle at 56.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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