ARASAKA NETWORK BREACHED

Militech denies involvement in an apparent breach of the local Night City Arisaka Network. This despite rising forensic evidence pointing to Militech’s “ICE Breakers” being used in the braindance-laced security breach at Arasaka Tower. Militech places the blame solidly on third party actors -- so called edgerunners. Militech may be concerned over legal action.

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BIOTECHNICA PUSHES SYNTH O₂ ON PACIFICA

“We’re installing ‘Human Recharging Stations’,” said the Biotechnica Spokesperson of the 45 synthetic Oxygen dispensaries opened in the smog-ridden Pacifica Combat Zone district.

I would gladly support this publicity stunt,” said one anonymous protester, “if there was any actual oxygen used in the process.”

Biotechnica claims reports of “lung rash” -- ruptured alveoli -- are absurd allegations used by the media to bait the gullible.

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A THIRD N.C. STATE OF EMERGENCY

Today, N.C. Mayor Suarez declared the third State of Emergency this month calling upon the oft heavy handed tactics of Platinum Corp to subdue the reported gang skirmishes in Santo Domingo. Reportedly law enforcement has been losing control over the regional solar farms as punctuated by the past week of rolling brownouts.

“Never skip a chance to push a corporate agenda,” says one gang member, “even if the crisis is BS.”.