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Jannik Sinner wore the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 126515LN—an Everose gold, black-ceramic bezel Daytona with a Sundust dial—to celebrate back-to-back Wimbledon titles in 2025 and 2026, a watch that could join Rolex’s pantheon of nickname-worthy Daytonas, with a $44,800 MSRP and typical dealer scarcity.
Nintendo Life reports that the Switch eShop versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen now censor offensive words in nicknames, replacing terms like “dick”, “pussy”, “shit”, and even the f-slur with safe names such as “Gary” or “Janne.” The update can override user inputs for trainer names, and it may be tied to online features like Pokémon Home, though milder words like “hell” and “damn” aren’t censored. This edit to a classic release has sparked discussion about censorship in family-friendly titles.
Major cybersecurity companies including Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, and Google are creating a public glossary of hacker nicknames to reduce confusion caused by the proliferation of whimsical and inconsistent monikers for cyber threat groups, aiming to improve collective response and defense against digital espionage. The initiative has received mixed reactions, with some experts seeing it as a significant step, while others remain skeptical about its practical impact.
Baldur’s Gate 3 players are excited to discover Karlach's specific nicknames for the game's Origin characters, such as "fringe" for Shadowheart and "magic man" for Gale. These details showcase the developer's attention to detail and add depth to Karlach's character, contributing to the game's replay value and the ongoing excitement surrounding it.
Mike Tindall, husband of Zara Phillips, revealed on a podcast that he calls Prince William 'One Pint Willy' because he is not a big drinker. Tindall also shared that he and Zara have nicknames for each other, with Zara saving him in her phone as a nickname ending in 'kitten'. The couple made these revelations during a special podcast with rugby league legend Rob Burrow, who is battling motor neurone disease.
The full strawberry moon, also known as a supermoon, will be at its brightest tonight, but there are many other full moons to catch this year, each with its own unique nickname. From the Buck Moon to the Sturgeon Moon, the Harvest Moon to the Hunter's Moon, skywatchers can admire these celestial events throughout the year. The nicknames come from Native American, Colonial American, or other traditional North American sources passed down through generations.
The full "strawberry moon" will be visible on June 3 and 4, 2023, while four consecutive "supermoons" will be shining on July 3, August 1, August 30, and September 29. The June full moon is named after the short season for harvesting strawberries in northeastern North America, and it can give off a reddish tint when it starts rising in northern regions of Europe. Other nicknames for the June full moon include "rose moon," "hot moon," "honey moon," and "mead moon."
Taylor Lautner and his wife, Taylor Dome, have revealed that their families differentiate between them by calling them "Boy Tay" and "Girl Tay." The couple, who got married in November 2022, were introduced by Lautner's sister, Makena. Dome used to be on "Team Edward" but switched to "Team Jacob" upon marrying Lautner, who played Jacob in the "Twilight" film series. The couple recently got matching tattoos of their wedding date.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) criticized former President Trump for nicknaming President Biden "Crooked Joe Biden" and said they have a better one: "winner." The DNC spokesman accused Trump and his family of using his presidency to make billions from shady deals with foreign countries. Meanwhile, Trump called Biden a "threat to democracy" and said the country is in a dangerous position. He also stated that 2024 is the final battle and if they don't take over, the country will be lost.
The Pink Moon, the full moon in April, was captured in stunning images around the world. The name Pink Moon does not refer to the moon's color, but rather to a wildflower called moss pink that blooms around the same time. While the Pink Moon reached 100% illumination on April 6, it will still be visible as a big round orb tonight. A supermoon, which appears larger and brighter than a normal full moon, will occur on August 31 this year.
Grimes shared a rare photo of her daughter Exa “Y” Dark Sideræl Musk, who she shares with Elon Musk, and revealed her three nicknames: Y, Why, and ?. Grimes explained that the nicknames represent curiosity and the eternal question. The post also showed the striking resemblance between Grimes and her mini-me daughter, who was wearing a red ruffled jumpsuit and neon yellow hair. Grimes and Musk welcomed their daughter in 2021 via surrogate, and Grimes previously revealed the meaning behind her unique name.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked about the nicknames former President Donald Trump has given him in an interview with Fox's Piers Morgan. DeSantis responded to the question, and the Atlantic's McKay Coppins discussed the exchange on CNN.