tvN has unveiled the first teaser for its upcoming weekend drama 100 Days of Lies on July 2, 2026, offering viewers their first look at the historical espionage series. It is an upcoming South Korean romantic action thriller set during the Japanese colonial era. The drama stars Kim You-jung and GOT7’s Jinyoung (Park Jin-young) in the lead roles along with Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Moo-saeng, and Jin Seon-kyu.
Released exactly 100 days before its premiere, the preview introduced the central characters, their hidden identities and the world they inhabit. Set in 1932 Gyeongseong during the Japanese occupation, the teaser recreates the era with detailed visuals of Gyeongseong Station, Japanese police and the Government-General building. The short preview establishes a tense atmosphere while setting the atmosphere of a story of secret missions, political conflict as well as romance.
Throughout the teaser, brief moments build suspense and highlights the central themes of espionage, survival, sacrifice, and romance. It first introduces Kim You-jung playing Lee Ga-gyeong looking at the Government-General building.
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She is the city’s most skilled pickpocket, who has secret mission and moves cautiously through enemy territory. She is seen crossing paths with Kim Tae-woong, played by Jinyoung. Their encounter hints at an unpredictable relationship that develops amid growing danger.
The teaser also introduces the other key figures like Yoo So-ran played by Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Moo-saeng’s Yoo Philip and Jin Seon-kyu playing Sato Shinichi. The closing moments show Kim You-jung’s Lee Ga-gyeong staring at someone with tears in her eyes as a gun is aimed at her, leaving viewers questioning the circumstances behind the emotional confrontation.
Soon after 100 Days of Lies’s teaser was released, it generated discussion across social media. Fans took to social media to share their excitement over the drama’s production quality, historical setting, and specifically cast lineup. They expressed anticipation for the series’ premiere. One fan wrote,
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“THE ACTORS ARE ACTORINGGGG OH WE’RE GETTING A BANGER OF A DRAMA.”
THE ACTORS ARE ACTORINGGGG 😭🔥 OH WE’RE GETTING A BANGER OF A DRAMA. #100일의거짓말 #김유정 #박진영 #김현주 #이무생 #진선규
Viewers continued praising 100 Days of Lies‘s teaser’s visuals and the performances shown in the brief preview, saying they were looking forward to seeing Kim You-jung and Jinyoung back on the screen.
NO FVCKING WAY!?!!! i’m literally screaming kim yoojung you’re crazy
AAAAAAAAA FINALLY JINYOUNG NEW KDRAMA AAAA OMG SO HANDSOME LOOK HIS ACTING EYES 100 Days of Lies D-100 Teaser! OMGGGGG #Jinyoung #진영 @JINYOUNG #GOT7 #100DaysofLies #100일의거짓말
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100 days more of waiting… 😭 But atleast now we got a teaser! So excited for Yoojung’s comeback! It’s been almost a year now since Dear X! 🤩
PARK JINYOUNG X KIM YOUJUNG WAS NOT ON MY BINGO LIST BJIR WOOOOOOOOHHH AKAN GW TONTOOOOOOON
Many viewers also praised the star-studded cast, saying the lineup has raised their expectations for the series. Some also praised tvN’s decision to release the preview exactly 100 days before the premiere, calling it a creative promotional move. Several fans said the teaser alone had heightened their anticipation for the drama’s debut.
BRUH??? the teaser dropping exactly 100 days before the premiere??? that’s such a genius promotion. kudos to tvN and everyone behind 100 Days of Lies. October, please come faster. Kim Yoo Jung and the entire cast are about to EAT every single scene.
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insane casting, they’re going to serve acting hard, can’t wait for 10th October! #100DaysofLies #100일의거짓말
Even with a teaser that has no dialogue and just shows the actors’ faces, you can feel the grandeur.
100 Days of Lies: Plot, cast, premiere date, and everything to know about Kim You-jung and GOT7’s Jinyoung’s historical spy romance
100 Days of Lies (100일의 거짓말) set in Gyeongseong in 1932, follows Lee Ga-gyeong, the city’s most talented pickpocket and con artist. Hoping to earn enough money to leave Joseon and begin a new life overseas, she accepts an offer from the independence movement to infiltrate the Japanese Government-General of Joseon.
Disguised as an interpreter, she agrees to serve as a “fake spy” for 100 days. However, as her mission progresses, she becomes deeply involved in the resistance and starts passing valuable intelligence to the independence army. The situation forces her to choose between personal survival and a greater cause.
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While carrying out her dangerous assignment, Ga-gyeong meets Kim Tae-woong, also known as Sato Hideo, an elite interpreter who works inside the Government-General. Fluent in Korean, Japanese and English, he returns to Joseon after spending more than a decade abroad. He is entrusted with an important role within the colonial administration.
As the adopted son of Inspector-General Sato Shinichi, Tae-woong finds himself caught between his responsibilities and the growing secrets surrounding Ga-gyeong. Their relationship gradually develops into a romance as hidden identities, conflicting loyalties, and espionage place both of them in increasing danger.
Kim You-jung as Lee Ga-gyeong and GOT7’s Jinyoung as Kim Tae-woong lead the series. The supporting cast includes Kim Hyun-joo as Yoo So-ran, a sniper in the anti-Japanese resistance determined to avenge her past.
Lee Moo-saeng plays Phillip Yoo, a Gyeongseong correspondent for an American news agency who supports Korea’s independence movement. Jin Seon-kyu plays Sato Shinichi, the ambitious Inspector-General of Korea and Tae-woong’s adoptive father, whose pursuit of power makes him one of the resistance’s primary targets.
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Blending romance, espionage, action, and historical drama, 100 Days of Lies follows characters navigating deception, political conflict, and personal sacrifice during one of Korea’s most turbulent periods. Against the backdrop of the independence movement, the series explores how secret missions, hidden identities, and growing emotions reshape the lives of those fighting on opposite sides of the colonial divide.
100 Days of Lies also becomes another collaboration between director Yoo In-shik, known for Dr. Romantic, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and TheWonderfools, and writer Ryu Bo-ri, who previously penned Do You Like Brahms?. 100 Days of Lies will consist of 16 episodes and is set to debut on tvN on October 10, 2026.
The season is expected to conclude on November 29, 2026, with each episode running for around 70 minutes. 100 Days of Lies will follow a Saturday-Sunday broadcast schedule, with episodes also streaming on Netflix after their television airing.
Parameters are pretty simple: two sentences for all contracts signed on July 1st that were worth a million dollars in AAV or more. Let’s get to it!
When the Ducks lost Gudas, Trouba, and Carlson, they were gonna need a few reliable adults back there. Not sure it moves the needle much, but Jensen can at least plug some leaks.
Seems like goalies who’ve played NHL games cost at least a million. Here’s some cheap/credible insurance for the Dobes and Fowler.
At first glance, it seems like an absolutely mental number for a guy who’s been a fringe sixth- or seventh-man in the league. Like, how many teams were all over Desharnais? But at second glance … OK, it’s still high, but he’s got all the desirables, from size to handedness to age to underlying numbers.
Bjorkstrand is one of those guys who, with favourable deployment, can get some numbers. He can shoot it. Don’t think he moves the needle much without help, though.
Marchment has made more money than I’d bet even he ever thought he’d make in the league as a former ECHL guy. But it’s a cool story (his Dad’s former team, same number), and he’s got both skill and toughness, which show in flashes before periods of dormancy.
Has played good minutes with Dakota Joshua in the past, kills penalties and knows his role. Nothing special or flashy for the Leafs, but a good bet on a short deal to improve a formerly putrid bottom-six.
His goaltending brain is elite, so it’ll be up to what his body — something he takes good care of — can do over the next few years. A bounce-back after a write-off year in Florida isn’t out of the question, but there’s risk here for the Leafs (as there is with about 50 of the 64 goalies in the league).
At some point, the Canucks need NHL bodies in their lineup, and Cotter can skate and has put up a little offence in New Jersey in the past. He’s young enough that if he finds his game there, the Canucks can use him past this contract.
Goalies with NHL experience, signed to provide insurance, cost a million as the floor. As noted with Kaapo Kahkonen, that’s all this is here.
Schwartz, surrounded by some talented Avalanche forwards, has the skills and brains to make the most out of his roster spot. He’s a Cup champ to go with many in that room, so I like this as a depth add for the Avs.
Hey, they traded for the guy; it only makes sense to pay him to stay. He’s young and has upside, and should fit in perfectly with the Kraken (take that however you like).
This is one of those contracts that everyone knows isn’t serious — that the player has no intention of playing through — so it keeps the AAV down. But Gudas has struggled to defend as he’s gotten older, and I can’t believe there’s going to be much value pulled from the deal anyway.
Good pro, respected, valuable contributor. You can see the way numbers are going for top-end guys, so this falls in line comfortably.
The value of anybody with an ounce of snarl to their game has gone through the roof. Douglas has more than an ounce.
Truly cannot believe Bogosian is just 35, it’s felt like he’s been 35 for five straight years. A good competitor who defends his butt off, but a seventh D who’s starting to struggle with the pace.
Boone Jenner feels like a born Washington Capital, out of the Lars Eller mould. A solid depth guy and good pro, you worry about how his game will look as he keeps getting older, but you can see what the Caps like.
Feels like Dubas’ thing is to bet on high upside guys while their stock is low, and you’re bound to hit on a few winners that way. But they won’t all pan out, and when they don’t, you want the term to look like this: one single year.
Truly one of the NHL’s most fascinating, respectable, purely mid players. This will make it nine straight NHL seasons where Kerfoot has earned either three or three-point-five million, as he can do a little bit of everything and do it decently well.
Ah, the ol’ “teacher in the room while we’re bad” job. No better pro to choose for that role, but it could be a long year.
I have about as many Joe Veleno takes as you’d expect. Not yet had a 30-point season, but has enough NHL experience that he should be fine.
Arvidsson is one of those guys who, when he’s healthy, is easy to love. Small but lays it all on the line, goes to the net, but his availability will be a question mark.
As I said about toughness, it’s at a premium these days, as evidenced by the 32-year-old Johnston getting three years. He’s tough as nails, though, so if you’re going tough, you could do worse.
Mikheyev is fast, PKs and creates pucks to the net. I can see the Lightning thinking they’re getting “faster Nick Paul,” which is true in theory, but not sure he’s got the sense for the game that Paul does.
Toughness has value, and the fans in Columbus will love the Lomberg show. He works for everything he gets.
If you’re Connor Bedard, I’m sure you’re just dying for the team to turn the corner. Cole has done his share of winning and should help the Blackhawks get moving in the right direction.
Ersson is funny, because the numbers don’t like him any more than the next goalie, but the people who’ve watched him see potential. I’m not sure why he got the dollars he got, exactly, but it sounds like he’s got upside.
One of the several older UFAs the Kings signed, Haula was a player who made a difference for years. The bet that that’s going to continue to happen is getting harder to see.
Luostarinen is essentially the league’s most perfect third-line winger, alongside Anton Lundell. Assuming he’s good for another few years, the contract should age fine.
Anaheim lost Jeffrey Viel and wanted some toughness. Congratulations are in order, as they found some.
It’s a little funny how every team that signed a sorta-back-up, sorta-third-string guy just gave them about a million and called it a day. I like Comrie as a back-up.
See the above. Journeyman back-up banks another well-earned million.
You can’t just build a team out of the same player, and Sissons is your quintessential quality depth centre. Reliable guy who can PK, win draws and take some D-zone starts off Matthews’ plate.
Pretty unremarkable here, I like Clifton fine, pretty versatile D. Low-to-no-risk deal.
I’m seeing this deal get killed by just about everyone, and yeah — not pretty in terms of cost-to-value ratio. But he’s a better D-man than the Sharks’ past depth, so the team gets better in the short-term, which appears to be their goal.
I think the Isles lost Max Shabanov and just said, “let’s replace him with another smaller skill guy,” at least that’s the most sense I can make out of this. Maccelli is an NHLer, but if he’s playing meaningful minutes for your group, you’re probably not a great team.
This seems to be the going rate for reliable depth. Pens are trying to hodgepodge things together at the fringes again, and TVR is at least a good pro.
Actually quite like this bet. He’s a good age, he’s competitive, and they got him for a couple years at a nice price.
It’s crazy that Stu Skinner is only 27 — it feels like he’s been in NHL headlines for a decade already. Not many guys with his size/experience available out there. If he’s your backup, you’re doing pretty well.
I like Viel on a fourth line fine enough, and the Lightning have to deal with the Panthers, I get all that. But five years is crazy talk.
This rules for the Flyers. Good player locked up long-term for cheap.
I just cannot make sense of why a guy would sign up for eight years, given his talent and the direction of the cap. I think there’s a chance that in the last few years of this deal, he’s left five million on the table per season (which rules for Montreal).
Stenlund is an excellent depth forward, which is why I’m surprised he couldn’t get two years. Utah is loaded up front, as evidenced by Stenlund being a clear fourth-liner for the side.
Big, young, and actually had better numbers than Bobrovsky in Florida last year. The goalie market is a crapshoot, though, so who knows.
I really should’ve taken these backup goalie contracts out of this “analysis.” Daws, a million per year… Sure. Fits what the rest of the league is doing.
Not many players in the league are more solid than Acciari; players react to running into him like he’s pure granite. But he’s slowing down, and he already wasn’t fast, so I’m not sure what this will look like in year two.
The Leafs signed a bunch of grinders, so it’s tough to blame them for chasing some speed to go with the ability to transport the puck. But I’m not sure he fits in the top-six, or in the bottom-six exactly either, so I’m curious to see if he finds a steady home in the lineup.
If you’ve got talent for days, it’s good to have the odd thumper out there. Juulsen plays heavy and likely will occupy a sixth- or seventh-man role for Colorado.
If you played meaningful minutes for Vegas, aren’t a star, and are owed any additional money, you’re almost definitely gone. Smith was that, and should provide some steadiness to a Blackhawks team trying to go forward.
He had a great year, but it’s tough to love giving any goalie in the NHL five years who isn’t one of about five guys in the Hellebuyck/Shesterkin class. Still, they locked up a prime-aged good goalie for a low AAV, so here’s to hoping he’s the real deal.
This is top pair D UFA money. Checks out. Andersson probably leaves a few bucks on the table because he wants to be in Vegas, so it seems like everyone gets what they want.
A truly bonkers number, but he’s undeniably a help to their struggling roster, so they did what they had to do to keep him. It feels like he’s been one of those “never satisfied” guys so far. Now that he’s got the money and the top-pair role, I’d say the pressure is squarely on him.
Fascinating signing, in that Freddy just played 16 of 19 games for the Canes en route to a Cup win, and he only got a year and under three million. But it just shows that people aren’t sold on what he is at this point in his career, which might be a tandem goalie who struggles to stay healthy.
Love this for the Oilers, Shea was rock solid for the Penguins last year. With minimal responsibility, he should be a reliable guy.
The kinda signing that makes you take Utah more seriously. No asset cost but the money, and he’s a big, heavy guy who’s been a captain in the league. A great addition.
If you chase stars like Vegas, someone has to play cheap and hopefully contribute. “Vegas Vic” is back, and they’re hoping he shoots a few in the net yet again.
When I see all these signings, it blows my mind that Kapanen can’t get more than a year of term. As good as depth scoring gets in the NHL, and can be effective without getting points.
It’s quite a bit of money, but what should the Canucks care? You need some real players to keep from being a laughingstock, and Oleksiak is a big, mean defender.
Love this by the Devils, and what a concept, right? The idea that you’d take competitive action to get a player from another team, even though they won’t like it? Hayton would help down the lineup, is prime-aged, and will be the type of depth the Devils could use.
I like his skating for Edmonton in their bottom-six. Cheap, no-risk deal.
Laughton is a good dude and solid player, smart, versatile, and with more skill than you’d expect. The Kings are kinda old, but Laughton can still skate.
As noted, the Kings are old, but Zuccarello can still make plays. The Kings are creating the weirdest team, without much of a long-term forecast, but they should threaten the playoffs again next year.
Great deal for the Jets for a good, prime-aged competitor. Surprised he didn’t cost more, quite honestly.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has allayed concerns that midfielder Declan Rice could miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash with co-hosts Mexico on Sunday (July 5) in Mexico City due to injury.
Rice, 27, played the Three Lions’ opening two group games, delivering an assist in the 4-2 campaign-opening victory over 2018 finalists Croatia. He played the full 90 minutes of the goalless draw with Ghana, where he sustained a calf issue that sidelined him for the 2-0 win over Panama.
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The Arsenal man returned for the 2-1 come-from-behind Round of 32 win over DR Congo earlier this week, coming off deep in stoppage time after complaining of pain.
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Providing an update on the midfielder’s potential availability against Mexico this weekend, Tuchel said that Rice should be good to play (as per Irish Times);
“I asked him very late, and he said ‘I can do it for the team, but I am in terrible pain’.
“When Declan tells you that he is in terrible pain, then you know he cannot take it anymore, so he was grateful that we took him off. He just said after the game it’s not an issue, he will recover, so there is no injury. He was just in pain, so I hope he is right. It’s more nerval pain.”
In eight games at the FIFA World Cup, Rice has an assist, having gone without a goal contribution at Qatar 2022, where the Three Lions lost 2-1 to eventual finalists France in the quarter-finals.
“They’re getting close” – England boss provides update on injured duo before 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16
England vs Congo DR: Round Of 32 – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Source: Getty
England boss Thomas Tuchel said that the injured right-back duo of Reece James and Jarrel Quansah are progressing well in terms of their recovery, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 game against DR Congo came a bit too soon.
James suffered a hamstirng injury during the goalless draw with Ghana and hasn’t featured for the Three Lions since then. Meanwhile, Quansah, injured his ankle against Panama after twisting his ankle.
“They are getting close,” Tuchel said (as per Irish Times). “They are getting closer and closer. I saw them on the pitch.
“In the nature of their injury, Jarell is a little bit ahead of Reecey. But the race was close even to make it into the match squad this time, so we need to make sure that we have more matches. “That is the main focus, and then they will be available very soon.”
England started Djed Spence at right-back against Congo before he came off in the 70th minute for Eberechi Eze, with Declan Rice playing the remainder of the game at Spence’s position.
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates winning the second round women’s singles match against Maya Joint of Australia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
The journey continues for Alex Eala—and it will go through a familiar foe on an unfamiliar surface hosting their duel.
The 21-year-old Filipino star heads into Wimbledon’s third round, where she will meet defending champion Iga Swiatek, hoping to add more days to what has already been a historic stretch for Eala at All-England Club.
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The popular left-hander surrendered just two games in the final two sets and took down Maya Joint, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, late Thursday evening (Manila time) in the second round of the grass court Grand Slam.
But things are about to get harder for Eala, already making history as the first seeded female player from the Philippines to win two games at Wimbledon.
Eala and Swiatek have met twice in the past, with both splitting those matches.
Eala stunned Swiatek on the hardcourts of the Miami Open last year, one of the huge upsets the Filipino carved in the tournament to trigger her rise to tennis superstardom.
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Swiatek got payback a month later on clay at the Madrid Open, rallying from a set down to beat Eala in the second round.
Their third-round duel on Saturday (Manila time) at Wimbledon will be their first on grass.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic produced a Wimbledon masterclass as the history-chasing star raced into the third round on Wednesday, while defending champion Jannik Sinner battled through before French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit.
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Djokovic demolished Stefanos Tsitsipas in a 98-minute rout that served as a statement of intent to Sinner and the rest of his Wimbledon title rivals.
The seven-time Wimbledon champion won, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, hitting 33 winners and making just seven unforced errors.
Djokovic’s latest attempt to make history by winning a record 25th Grand Slam singles title got off to a rocky start as he laboured against unheralded Wu Yibing in the first round on Monday.
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He plays French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech in the last 32.
“I’m feeling great. I like the terminology ‘vintage’, it brings back the best days and you feel very satisfied and joyful on the court when you’re playing this way,” said Djokovic after being asked if it was a vintage performance.
Bidding to become the oldest man to win a major title in the Open era, Djokovic—who won the most recent of his Wimbledon crowns in 2022—has increasingly looked his age over the last two Grand Slams.
The 39-year-old Serb crashed out in the French Open third round, blowing a two-set lead against Joao Fonseca.
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But Djokovic underlined his enduring class with his latest win against Greek world No. 87 Tsitsipas, who has now lost their last 12 meetings.
Djokovic’s 104th match win at Wimbledon leaves him just one behind Roger Federer’s Open era record in the men’s singles.
Sinner wasn’t at his best again, but the world number one did just enough to beat Portugual’s Nuno Borges, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4.
The 24-year-old Italian had narrowly avoided an embarrassing first-round exit when he fought back from two sets to one down to beat Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday.
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The four-time Grand Slam champion ended Carlos Alcaraz’s two-year reign as Wimbledon champion with a brilliant final victory over the Spaniard last year.
Andreeva arrived at the All England Club hailed as one of the sport’s rising stars after winning her maiden Grand Slam crown in Paris in June.
But the Russian teenager was unable to maintain the momentum from Roland Garros as Barbora Krejcikova recaptured the magic that inspired her unexpected Wimbledon title triumph two years ago.
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The 30-year-old Czech, who also won the French Open in 2021, fought back for a dramatic 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 victory.—REPORTS FROM INQUIRER SPORTS DESK AND AFP
Rockstar Games has been monitoring toxicity and abuse in GTA Online voice chat (VoIP) using a voice analytics AI model throughout 2025. This is a fascinating research project that the American gaming giants have been doing with the help of Modulate’s Velma model. The tool basically monitors how and when players get angry and start abusing each other.
Modulate even released a full case study, which was shared by the game studio. Here is a more in-depth look at the case study for GTA Online toxicity in voice chats in 2025.
In-depth look into GTA Online voice chat toxicity monitoring done by Rockstar Games and Modulate AI
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On July 2, 2026, Rockstar Games posted a newswire for GTA Online weekly updates before the Summer DLC. The developers basically crammed two weeks’ worth of content into it so that the new weekly update starts with the DLC.
At the end of this newswire, the company mentioned its partnership with Modulate, an AI voice analytics company, to moderate in-game voice chat in a better way. This partnership was first formed in 2023, when Modulate’s pilot model moderated GTA Online VoIPs. The AI company has now released a massive case study of the project.
How did Rockstar and Modulate monitor GTA Online voice chat?
Rockstar monitored over 20,000 players using Modulate to moderate VoIP abuse (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)
This case study is done on GTA Online’s voice chat from January to December, 2025. The game is basically monitored by a moderation technology called ToxMod, which is powered by Velma, Modulate’s AI voice analytics system. This entire system identifies violations of Rockstar Games’ Community Guidelines.
Basically, if ToxMod detects someone violating community guidelines in VoIP by abusing or speaking harshly, it will take the necessary actions against them.
The case study firstly reported a reduction in community guidelines violations in 2025 by 35% and claimed that ToxMod operated at almost 98% accuracy.
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Here are more details about how exactly Modulate and Rockstar Games monitored GTA Online voice chat and learnt about player behavior:
ToxMod data is grabbed from January 1 to December 31, 2025.
The data is recorded from a sample of 20,000 players across all platforms.
Anger scores are aggregated across three-minute time intervals and GTA Online gameplay session data.
In-game gameplay factors such as mission failure and repeated deaths are also studied to confirm sources of frustration before logoff.
All player data is aggregated and analyzed collectively, not individually.
ToxMod’s findings after monitoring GTA Online voice chat
Modulate Velma’s ToxMod system has a unique way of detecting anger in a player’s voice and gives it a probability score. It is basically a measurement of anger identified by a vocal sentiment model. Basically, if someone is speaking harshly on the voice chat, the artificial intelligencewill understand the tone.
Through this unique model, ToxMod found that abuse on VoIP angers a player a lot more than challenging gameplay mechanics. This is somewhat obvious since players will get a lot angrier at another person abusing them, rather than failing a mission or dying in the game on their own.
ToxMod found that players exposed to abuse in the previous five minutes show up to 50% higher anger scores compared to failing a mission or dying. This anger also increases the chances of them logging off the game by 50%.Players got a lot angrier with verbal abuse rather than failing missions or dying (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)
All the data during angry moments was combined with existing gameplay session data to determine what usually gets people riled up.
Modulate basically studied the link between VoIP abuse and rage quitting, which is a popular term used for when a player gets so angry that they log off the game.
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Hence, any form of voice chat abuse increased the likelihood of rage quitting by up to 50%. In simple terms: voice chat abuse drives anger, and anger in turn drives players to log off.
Rockstar plans to bring several QoL changes with Summer DLC (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)
Note: This part is entirely subjective and reflects the writer’s opinion.
In Rockstar Games’ newswire, the company mentioned that it will introduce various quality-of-life improvements with the Kortz Center Heist. In the same section, they added the link to this case study.
Hence, an argument can be made that the developers might add new ways to moderate voice chat moving forward. The research with Modulate last year must have given them enough data to create new kinds of moderation to ensure a safe virtual environment for everyone.
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This is even more important for Rockstar Games since they will soon release GTA 6, and potentially a multiplayer title tied with it, even though they have not announced anything related to it.
Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold.
Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday’s
Round 17 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and
St Kilda Saints. The game kicks off at 3:15 pm with St Kilda Saints heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs.
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St Kilda has an opportunity to reignite its finals hopes when it takes on an Essendon side low on confidence at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. The Saints entered the bye after losing four of their previous five matches but now face a Bombers outfit enduring one of the club’s toughest periods. Essendon’s defeat to North Melbourne extended an alarming losing streak in Victoria and raised further questions about its direction. St Kilda claimed a narrow victory the last time these sides met and will view this as a crucial chance to remain within striking distance of the top 10. For Essendon, another defeat would deepen an already difficult season.
Adelaide Oval will play host to Sunday’s
Round 17 AFL game between Port Adelaide Power and
North Melbourne Kangaroos. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Port Adelaide Power heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Port Adelaide Power vs.
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North Melbourne faces another important test of its finals credentials when it travels to Adelaide Oval to take on an improving Port Adelaide. The Kangaroos sit inside the top 10 after defeating Essendon, but their victories have largely come against lower-ranked opposition, making Sunday’s clash another significant measuring stick. Port Adelaide has shown considerable improvement since its heavy Round 1 loss to North Melbourne and produced one of its best performances of the season by defeating Adelaide in last week’s Showdown. Harry Sheezel and Nick Larkey starred when the Kangaroos comfortably won the first meeting, but the Power enter this rematch with momentum and an opportunity to keep their own late finals hopes alive.
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced that he will take a break from international football while the current coaching staff remain in charge of the national team.
The 27-year-old made the announcement after Senegal’s painful exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Teranga Lions threw away a 2-0 lead before losing 3-2 to Belgium after extra time in their last-32 match.
Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr gave Senegal a deserved two-goal advantage, but late strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans forced the match into extra time. Belgium then won a controversial penalty in the 125th minute, and Tielemans scored the winner from the spot.
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Gueye, who plays for Spanish club Villarreal, started the match but was replaced by Lamine Camara in the 66th minute.
In a message posted on social media, Gueye expressed his disappointment and confirmed his decision to step away from the national team.
“I will come back to say a few words about the elimination, but I am announcing today that as long as this coaching staff is in place, I will be taking a break from the national team,” he wrote.
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Gueye has made 45 appearances for Senegal and scored twice during their group-stage victory over Iraq at the tournament.
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been in charge since December 2024. His tenure has been marked by controversy, including the incident during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.
During that match, Thiaw led his players off the pitch after Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty. Senegal later returned to complete the game after a delay of about 17 minutes. Although Senegal initially won the final after Gueye scored in extra time, the Confederation of African Football later overturned the result and awarded the title to Morocco.
Senegal have appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and remain hopeful of having the title restored.
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn was indicted by a grand jury in Washington, D.C. on charges of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to court documents released on Thursday.
He was charged with “destruction of property $1,000 or more,” a felony.
The Reflecting Pool has been in the news since President Donald Trump announced that he would fix the “once beautiful” body of water in time for the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4. The repair project was projected to cost $14 million.
However, the dark blue paint — intended to resemble the blue of the American flag — and coating to line the basin trapped heat from the sun and raised the temperature of the water. That allowed algae to bloom in the pool, turning the water a murky green color.
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Workers then treated the water with chlorine and hydrogen peroxide to reduce the algae. But those methods were unsuccessful. Those chemicals also caused the paint at the bottom of the basin to peel off in sheets and float to the top of the pool.
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The reflecting pool has been in the news recently for efforts from the Trump administration to make the water in the basin appear a clear blue, presumably to look at its best for the celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4. The repairs were projected to cost $14 million and have since surpassed that by at least $2 million.
President Trump blamed vandals for the setbacks with the Reflecting Pool. The National Park Service alleged that the sealant was cut with knives or razors. Hearn was one of the first people to be charged with destruction of government property. Federal officials arrested six others on charges of vandalizing the pool, according to the New York Times.
Police guard the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool from behind a fence, installed after claims by President Trump that vandals damaged the water and basin. (Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images)
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U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said she was examining the other cases, some of which would be charged as misdemeanors.
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Hearn — not to be confused with PGA golfer David Hearn — competed in three Olympic Games in the canoe slalom, finishing ninth in the C-1 race at the 1996 Atlanta Games. He also raced in the 1992 Barcelona and 2000 Sydney Olympics. Hearn also won six consecutive world championships in the C-1 team competition from 1979 to 1989, and two individual titles in 1985 and 1995.
“I didn’t vandalize anything,” Hearn told the Washington Post at the time. “I didn’t destroy or break or peel anything. By the time I realized what was going on, I was being put in handcuffs.”
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