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Oct 22 2024SPORTS

NYT Launches New Sports Puzzle: Connections: Sports Edition

Hey there, puzzle enthusiasts! The New York Times (NYT) has a cool new challenge for all you sports fans out there. It's called Connections: Sports Edition, and it's currently in beta testing. This means the NYT is trying it out to see if it catches on before officially making it part of their Games

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

The Chilling Truth: A Game Show's Dark Secret

Imagine this: a popular dating game show in the 60s and 70s, where hopeful bachelorettes chose their dream date from three mystery men. This was the scenario for a terrifying crime hidden in plain sight. Rodney Alcala, a contestant in 1978, had already done horrifying things. He was a photographer w

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet the Maker Who Turned a PC into a Retro Gaming Console

Ever thought of playing retro games on a console that doesn't exist? That's exactly what a talented designer named Luke The Maker has done. He created a functional console called the LX, based on the fictional LX console from the game UFO 50. Using a 3D printer, he crafted a shell that houses a smal

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

How a Microsoft Veteran Turned Half-Life's Success into Billions

Gabe Newell, a former Microsoft programmer and technical executive, co-founded Valve in 1996 with Mike Harrington. Their first game, Half-Life, sold 2. 5 million copies in just one year, putting Valve on the map and making them millions. Fast forward to today, Gabe Newell's net worth is estimated at

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

Rodney Alcala: The Killer Next Door

Imagine this: a charming man with a dark secret appears on a popular dating show. This isn't just a plot twist from a thriller movie; it's the real story of Rodney Alcala, better known as "The Dating Game Killer. " With his good looks and smooth talk, he fooled many, including the producers of "The

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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Lions vs. Vikings: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not After Big Win

The Detroit Lions emerged victorious over the Minnesota Vikings, 31-29, in a game that started rough but ended well. Let's look at who shined and who struggled. Jared Goff, the Lions' quarterback, had a stellar game. He completed 22 out of 25 passes for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. Even when blitzed

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Oct 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Discovering PlanetCode: Nintendo's New Playtest Adventure

Ever wondered what it takes to build a whole new world? Nintendo's recent leak about the Switch Online: Playtest Program might give you a hint. The mystery game in question is called PlanetCode, and it’s not your average Switch game. PlanetCode is all about teamwork. You and other players work toge

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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Lynx Coach's Blunt Take on Finals Loss

The Minnesota Lynx lost Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to the Liberty, with their coach, Cheryl Reeve, having strong words during the postgame press conference. The Lynx missed many shots, but Reeve wasn't focused on that. Instead, she blamed the officials for the loss. "They stole this from us, " she sa

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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Russell Wilson Shines in His Steelers Debut

Russell Wilson finally got his chance to take the field for the Steelers after a calf injury kept him on the sidelines for the first six weeks of the season. The wait was worth it, as Wilson and the Steelers put on an impressive show during Sunday night's game against the Jets. It wasn't an instant

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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

49ers vs Chiefs: A Rollercoaster Second Quarter

The San Francisco 49ers started the game with the ball, but the excitement really kicked off in the second quarter. Things went south quickly when the 49ers offense couldn't move the ball on their first drive. The Kansas City Chiefs tried something bold with a fake punt on 4th & 1, but the 49ers de

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