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Megan Farokhmanesh

7 Tips for Mastering ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’

Studio Zero’s new RPG is a massive adventure with a lot to do. Here’s where to start.

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James Dator

Justin Fields is the future of the Steelers, and Russ will need to deal with it

The new era is here for Pittsburgh and they need to embrace it.

There was immense pressure on Justin Fields entering Sunday vs. Las Vegas. Back-to-back losses converged with Russell Wilson getting healthy, causing rumblings of a quarterback change in Pittsburgh. It was still Fields’ job to lose, at least for the moment — but there’s no doubt he was walking a tightrope to stay on the field. It was going to take a not just a win, but a convincing effort to stave off any pressure....

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David Fucillo

Your daily NFL trivia game, Monday edition

Think you can figure out what NFL player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game, and we’re returning to our system of a new article each day for the game.

We tried using a single article for the game, updated with the latest game each day, but it was creating a bit of an unwieldy experience in the comments. So, we’ll have the current day’s game plus the previous three days in each...

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Mark Schofield

Haas F1 announces new partnership with Orion180

Photo by LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images

Ahead of the F1 United States Grand Prix, Haas announced a new partnership with Orion180

Last Week Haas announced a new technical partnership with TOYOTA GAZOO, the motorsport division of Toyota. That sees the legendary manufacturer make a return to Formula 1, and the technical partnership will also include branding on the Haas race cars, starting with this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin.

But America’s one F1 team is...

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Mark Schofield

Jim Harbaugh dropped the most Jim Harbaugh quote ever after medical incident

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh bounced back from a medical incident on Sunday against the Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers improved to 3-2 in the 2024 NFL season, with Sunday’s 23-16 win on the road over the Denver Broncos. There was a question early in the game whether Jim Harbaugh would even be on the sidelines for the contest after the coach returned to the locker room shortly after kickoff against the Broncos for what the team termed an “illness,” and the coach was listed...

Fast Company

Patrick Sisson

How hemp plants can help clean up ‘forever chemicals’

One Indigenous tribe in Maine tribe is using hemp to suck the toxic chemicals from the soil.

Ever since raising hemp in the United States was re-legalized in 2018, the plant’s unique properties have been the subject of excitement. The CBD boom was given a big boost by domestic production. 

Fast Company

Chris Morris

What in the world is going on at Ubisoft?

The video game publisher is once again the subject of buyout speculation. Where did things go so wrong?

Ubisoft is no stranger to takeover whispers. In 2004, Electronic Arts made a run at the video game publisher, but was ultimately rebuffed. In 2015, Vivendi made an even more serious attempt that took years to defuse. Now Ubisoft is the subject of speculation once again—only this time, the deal could actually happen.

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These 20 Target Bathroom Items Might Seem Mundane, But Their Impact Will Be Anything But

These items are easy on the wallet but big on impact.

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Since Every Witch Needs A ~Humble Abode~, I Want To Know Which Of These Lairs You'd Actually Live In

I'm looking for an open-concept spell-casting room with a built-in apothecary!

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If The Whole "Being Famous" Thing Doesn't Work Out, These 14 Celebs Have Interesting Fallback Careers

Erykah Badu is a trained doula. Since 2001, she's delivered more than 50 babies — including fellow singer Summer Walker's three!

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Jaclyn Greenberg

These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer

For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.

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Mark Schofield

Lando Norris’ pursuit of Max Verstappen leads F1 United States Grand Prix storylines

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F1 is back with this week’s United States Grand Prix. Here are the major storylines

Formula 1 is back this week, with the United States Grand Prix.

After a three-week break, the grid returns to life with the first of three straight races that will see the grid go from Austin to Mexico City, and finally to São Paulo.

As the grid roars back to life, the main question facing the sport is this:

Can Lando Norris catch Max Verstappen?

At the moment...

The Verge

Tom Warren

The Internet Archive is back as a read-only service after cyberattacks

Image: the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive is back online in a read-only state after a cyberattack brought down the digital library and Wayback Machine last week. A data breach and DDoS attack kicked the site offline on October 9th, with a user authentication database containing 31 million unique records also stolen in recent weeks.

The Internet Archive is now back online in a “provisional, read-only manner,” according to founder Brewster Kahle. “Safe to resume but might...

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Guy Trebay

Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment

Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book “Fashion Army.”

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Amanda Holpuch

Fisher-Price Recalls ‘Snuga Swings’ Linked to Five Infant Deaths

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, which one of its commissioners said was “doomed to fail.”

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Elian Peltier

Russian Disinformation Targets U.S.-Backed Anti-Malaria Campaign

Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West.

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David Pierson and Amy Chang Chien

China Holds War Games in a Warning to Taiwan’s Leader

The drills were seen as a response to a speech by President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan, who said last week that China had “no right to represent” the island.

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Kenneth Chang

NASA Prepares Europa Clipper Launch to Study an Ocean Moon’s Habitability

The spacecraft will lift off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter.

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