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Last year's best climbing game was also a horror game, and it gets a big anniversary update today
Going up?
Pro-Palestinian Tufts University graduate targeted by Trump administration returns to Turkey
By Nate Raymond BOSTON, April 17 (Reuters) - A Tufts University graduate who had been arrested by U.S. immigration agents last year as part of the Trump administration's targeting of pro-Palestinian campus activists has returned to her home in Turkey following a settlement with
Lebanese joy at returning to homes in the south mixed with horror at ruins of war
By Thomas Suen , Aziz Taher , Emilie Madi and Jihed Abidellaoui QASMIYEH, Lebanon, April 17 - Lebanese children leaned out of cars flashing victory signs on Friday as they bumped across a makeshift bridge erected overnight across the Litani River after a truce with Israel - but
White House vs the pope: What is behind the clash and Catholic just war doctrine?
Theologians Euronews spoke to believe that the escalating war of words between Washington and the Holy See has raised important questions over Catholic and Christian moral thought.
Silent Hill f's director believes 'I am not qualified to tell you how women should feel' and instead relied on female devs for insights to Hinako's fears
"The most I can do is to talk to people and get feedback."
Raye Transforms Radio City Music Hall Into a Jazz Club, Then a Nightclub in Dazzling Two-Hour-Plus Show: Concert Review
If there were ever truth in advertising, it can be found in the poster for Raye’s sensory-overload “This Tour May Contain New Music”: “This tour may also contain: dramatic endings, a brass section, live & passion, at least on jazz cover, potential waffling (excessive
Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures
Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.
María Zardoya’s Not for Radio Drops Spring-Ready EP ‘Bloom’
The project features three new alt-pop tracks, two of which the singer debuted at Coachella last week
Oil flows from Russia via Druzhba pipeline to Hungary could resume next week, Magyar says
The pipeline, which delivers Russian oil to Hungary via Ukraine, has been a source of contention between Budapest and Kyiv after flows were stopped when it sustained damage in a drone strike.
Don Schlitz, Songwriter of Kenny Rogers’ ‘The Gambler,’ Dead at 73
Country Music Hall of Fame member also co-wrote hits like Randy Travis' "Forever and Ever, Amen" and Keith Whitley's "When You Say Nothing at All"
India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women
NEW DELHI, April 17 - An Indian government bill to expand assemblies that would have brought forward plans to reserve a third of the seats for women did not get enough votes to get through parliament on Friday, in a rare defeat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Steam Cult Hit Fortune’s Run Might Finally Get Finished Now That Its Developer Is Out Of Prison
The boomer immersive sim is back on after 'the parole board reviewed my case and instantly kicked my ass out of jail'
The Jungle Giants – “A Moment Like That”
The singer looks like Walter White. That’s my big takeaway from the Joel Wilson-directed video for Australian band the Jungle Giants’ new single “A Moment Like That.” To be clear: Lead Jungle Giant Sam Hales doesn’t need to look like Bryan Cranston’s Breaking Bad antihero. He
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon
A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long the truce will hold.
First archaeological case of cleft lip identified in China reveals inclusive care in Qing dynasty community
Orofacial clefts (OC; cleft lips and/or palates) require intense care immediately after birth and can lead to lifelong difficulties with eating and speaking, leading to social marginalization, stigmatization, and exclusion. In a study published in the International Journal of
I guess I shouldn't be surprised that 43% of you care the most about a game's world when it comes to RPGs
Excellence in exploration.
Rome and Caucasus poised to further discuss closer energy ties
The Italian prime minister is expected to visit Azerbaijan in the coming weeks to continue political dialogue and energy cooperation between Rome and Baku, with Azerbaijani gas supplies via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline remaining a key pillar of bilateral ties.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Royal Caribbean, Exxon Mobil, Critical Metals, Netflix & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust still looks better than most anime 25 years later
Like a crumbling gothic painting brought to life, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust remains iconic
Trump says he 'prohibited' Israel from bombing Lebanon; Netanyahu: Hezbollah a threat
Netanyahu says Israel pursuing 'political and military' path with Lebanon after Trump request; minutes later, Israeli drone strike kills one in southern Lebanon
US to recover uranium from Iran, Trump tells Reuters
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States. "We're going to get it together. We're going to go in with Iran, at a nice leisurely pace,
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Q&A: Will agentic AI replace human scientists?
An emerging type of artificial intelligence, known as "agentic" AI, seems to do everything that biomedical scientists do—and often, does it faster. This next-generation technology can interpret experimental data, report the results and make decisions on its own. But is agentic
After the guns fall silent, violence follows children home across Africa for years to come
For the first time, a study has shown a direct link between political violence and violence against children, adolescents and young adults perpetrated by family members, acquaintances and peer groups. The findings are based on surveys of over 35,000 young people in nine African
The New Science of the Near-Death Experience
For the first time, scientists are studying these mysterious states in real time The post The New Science of the Near-Death Experience appeared first on Nautilus .
Ryan Serhant Expands Into Short-Form Scripted Programming With ‘The Broker.Age’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Ryan Serhant, the Realtor and star of Netflix’s “Owning Manhattan,” is now expanding into creating original scripted short-form programming with a new series called “The Broker.Age.” The 10-part series is a comedy set in the world of real estate. “The Broker.Age” will follow a
How to invent a realistic language for fictional speakers
Linguists can mix, match or even break the rules of real-world languages to create interesting imaginary ones.
Good gerrymandering can’t cure bad gerrymandering
Virginia voters will soon decide on a proposed amendment that would allow the state legislature to draw its own House districts, potentially leading to a partisan arms race and weakening the voices of voters.
Trump Begs Everyone to Praise Him on Iran in Massive Crashout
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, marking the end of a multi-week trade embargo that massively exacerbated oil and gas costs around the globe. Donald Trump, however, was not happy. The president went on a social media bender as the news came in, complaining that he
Ashley McBryde – “Lines In The Carpet”
Indie rock bands aren’t the only acts who release a whole flood of advance singles before dropping their albums. Right now, Ashley McBryde, one of the greatest artists currently working in the Nashville country system, is using the same rollout strategy. McBryde has a new album
Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly already sold 500k on Steam a month before launch, while my beloved Motorsport has crashed into a brick wall
Being set in Japan after years of fan requests certainly helps.
Design lead on the first Elder Scrolls fondly recalls the days when Bethesda would finish a game, then the team would 'assemble boxes, inserts and use the heat gun' to get it shipped
"We even spent time shrink-wrapping the games ourselves."
Photo of Mystery Meat on U.S. Warships Goes Viral as Supplies Dwindle
U.S. soldiers stationed in the Middle East are getting fed mystery meat and single tortillas because of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Lebanon. The Military Postal Service Agency and USPS have indefinitely suspended all mail to U.S. warships and zip codes in the Middle East.
The European Commission wants to push Google off its web search throne with a data sharing proposal
Levelling the playing field.
The best weapons and mods in Pragmata
Pragmata's best weapons and mods vary depending on the situation, but these will see you through most battles
Trump Fumes Over Report He’s Considering Giving Iran $20 Billion
Donald Trump doesn’t want anyone to think that he’s giving Iran money. The president posted on his Truth Social account Friday about a plan to end the war between the U.S. and Iran, and stressed that “No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form.” That’s despite a
Trump’s Sycophants Just Approved the Tackiest Monument to Him Yet
The Great Sphinx of Giza stands 66 feet tall. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is around 180 feet. Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, 164 feet. The Sydney Opera House soars to 220 feet. But all would be dwarfed by the Arc de Trump, whose golden (of course) statues would rise to 250 feet above
Senate passes 10-day extension of nation's spy powers
The Senate on Friday passed a 10-day extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers, approving a House plan hatched on the floor after a chaotic rejection of a package negotiated with skeptics. The bill will now head to the president’s desk, but Section 702 of the Foreign