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Microsoft Keeps Its MS Office Pro 2021 at 84% Off Black Friday Low to Extend Cyber Week Deal
Save a whopping $185 on the lifetime license of the 2021 Microsoft Office Professional for Windows with this deal.
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On Tuesday, the family of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US bombing against an alleged “narco-boat” in the Caribbean filed a complaint against the United States before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).cborinoco (Orinoco Tribune - News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond)
Jolla Phone Pre-Order
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The independent European Do It Together (DIT) Linux phone, shaped by the people who use it.Jolla Shop
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Attack On Titan Steelbook Editions Are Up To 50% Off At Amazon - All Four Seasons In Stock
Attack on Titan: Final Season Complete Steelbook (Blu-ray) $54.22 (was $70) See at Amazon See at Crunchyroll See at Walmart Attack on Titan Limited Edition Steelbooks (Blu-ray) Save up to 50% on Seasons 1-3 See at Amazon See at Walmart Attack on Titan fans can get collectible Steelbook Editions of all ...
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Amazon has limited-time deals on the matching Steelbook Editions for Seasons 1-3 and the newly released Final Season Complete Steelbook Edition.Steven Petite (GameSpot)
Cloudflare outage on December 5, 2025
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Cloudflare experienced a significant traffic outage on December 5, 2025, starting approximately at 8:47 UTC. The incident lasted approximately 25 minutes before resolution.The Cloudflare Blog
Covid-19 mRNA Vaccination and 4-Year All-Cause Mortality
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Eurogamer just posted:
An Elder Scrolls TV series "can't be ruled out", Todd Howard teases, but remains tight-lipped on the status of the Wolfenstein adaptation
Bethesda's Todd Howard may be gearing up for the Fallout season two debut on Amazon Prime, but don't think we are going to miss a chance to ask him about the Wolfenstein TV series and a potential Elder Scrolls adaptation. Read more
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Bethesda's Todd Howard discusses an Elder Scrolls TV adaptation with Eurogamer.Victoria Phillips Kennedy (Eurogamer.net)
Donald Trump pardoned and freed from prison the drug dealer Juan Orlando Hernández (JOH), the former dictator of Honduras. The US has been openly meddling in the country's elections, amid fraud accusations.Ben Norton (Geopolitical Economy Report)
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Fallout and Elder Scrolls boss Todd Howard defends AI in game development, but aims to "protect artistry" and "human intention" in his games
Bethesda's Todd Howard has shared his thoughts on the use of AI in video games, calling it a "tool" but one that can't replace human intention. Read more
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The 25-year history of Total War, from an experimental side project made between PS1 sports games to Medieval 3: 'Now more than ever, we are focusing our technology on the future of Total War'
Getting stuck into the past with some Total War veterans.
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Influential study on glyphosate safety retracted 25 years after publication
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A 2000 study that concluded the well-known herbicide glyphosate was safe, widely cited since then, has just been officially disavowed by the journal that published it.Stéphane Foucart (Le Monde.fr)
Show HN: Kraa – Writing App for Everything
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Limit Zero Breakers closed beta test registration opens with Opening Movie teaser published
The closed beta test is scheduled to take place in Q1 2026, with the full release following later within the year's first half.
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Covid-19 mRNA Vaccination and 4-Year All-Cause Mortality
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Jolla Phone Pre-Order
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The independent European Do It Together (DIT) Linux phone, shaped by the people who use it.Jolla Shop
Cloudflare outage on December 5, 2025
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Cloudflare experienced a significant traffic outage on December 5, 2025, starting approximately at 8:47 UTC. The incident lasted approximately 25 minutes before resolution.The Cloudflare Blog
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How to complete Undertaker's Remembrance in Elden Ring Nightreign
And where to 'Search for the Scholar in Limveld'.
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Assetto Corsa EVO Gets 10 New Cars, 5 New Tracks and Physics Improvements in Latest Update
Along with this, the update also brought with it the Daily Racing Portal that can be accessed through a new in-game menu or website.
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JBL Clip 5 Takes Another Price Drop After Black Friday to Clear Out Its Bluetooth Speaker Inventory
It keeps the party going all night, and can now be yours for just $58.
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The Palestinian Prisoners Club stated that the Israeli occupation's decision to transfer the elderly Jerusalemite administrative detainee, Muhammad Abu Teir (75 years old), to the underground "Rakeft" section of Nitzan Prison in Ramla is tantamount t…SabaNet - Yemen News Agency
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RPGs With Absolutely Perfect Stories
If you like your video games to take you on an unforgettable ride, here are 10 stories in RPGs that achieve absolute perfection.
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A Doctors Without Borders (MSF) official appealed to countries to open their doors to tens of thousands of Gazans desperately in need of medical evacuation, warning that hundreds have died waiting for it.Hani Islim, who coordinates medical evacuatioDAILY YEMEN
Most technical problems are people problems
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I once worked at a company which had an enormous amount of technical debt - millions of lines of code, no unit tests, based on frameworks ...Joe Schrag (Blogger)
Making RSS More Fun
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I wrote a browser extension to try and make finding random, independent websites more fun.Mathew Duggan (matduggan.com)
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Fallout creator Tim Cain is back working full-time at Obsidian, but "don't bother guessing" what his new game is
Known best as the creator of Fallout, Tim Cain says he’s now “a lot less retired” as he rejoins The Outer Worlds studio Obsidian once more
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Known best as the creator of Fallout, Tim Cain says he's now "a lot less retired" as he rejoins The Outer Worlds studio Obsidian once more.Ken Allsop (PCGamesN)
Stacked Diffs with git rebase —onto
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"Has caused extreme damage to our brand and our company reputation" - Running with Scissors cancels Postal: Bullet Paradise over AI-generated assets... two days after reveal
After receiving pushback for its flagrant use of generative AI, Postal: Bullet Paradise has been cancelled… just two days after being revealed. Read more
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The propaganda campaign by Russophobic politicians, supported by controlled media outlets, which methodically hammers the mythical Russian threat into the heads of ordinary Europeans, is bearing fruit.Alnik53 (Военное обозрение)
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Influential study on glyphosate safety retracted 25 years after publication
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A 2000 study that concluded the well-known herbicide glyphosate was safe, widely cited since then, has just been officially disavowed by the journal that published it.Stéphane Foucart (Le Monde.fr)
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3D bullet hell action game remaster Touhou: Blossom Blade announced for PC
Ankake Spa has announced Touhou: Blossom Blade, a remastered version of its December 30, 2011-released …
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Ankake Spa has announced Touhou: Blossom Blade, a remastered version of its December 30, 2011-released 3D bullet hell action game Youyou Kengeki Musou. It will be available for PC via Steam. A rele…Sal Romano (Gematsu)
GamingBolt just posted:
Battlefield: REDSEC’s Armor System Detailed in Latest Community Update
The developers have noted that the armor system was designed around keeping gunplay and damage the same between REDSEC and 6.
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TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Sheikh Naim Qassem says that the US and Israeli regime cannot go ahead with their plot to disarm Hezbollah.Mehr News Agency
Sugars, Gum, Stardust Found in NASA's Asteroid Bennu Samples
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The asteroid Bennu continues to provide new clues to scientists’ biggest questions about the formation of the early solar system and the origins of life. AsAbby Tabor (NASA)
VG247 just posted:
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 will run for an extra two weeks while Version 4.0 is in the oven
HoYoverse just hosted a sizeable Honkai: Star Rail Special Program, revealing more than just the game’s next major update. Version 3.8 was the big highlight, of course, with the new release arriving soon, on December 16-17 depending on your server region. Read more
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The next Honkai: Star Rail update is upon us, and there's a mix of good - and unusual news.Sherif Saed (VG247)
Trump's offensive against Maduro reveals an imperial strategy structured around the energy war and the American obsession with stifling the multipolarМохамед Ламин КАБА (New Eastern Outlook)
Gamespot just posted:
Netflix Could Own All These Warner Bros. Game Studios Soon
Netflix has formally announced its intent to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery for the eye-watering sum of $82.7 billion. While the deal is far from done and will require regulatory approval, the buyout is expected to be completed by Q3 2026 and will give Netflix ownership of numerous movies and TV franchises, as well as Warner Bros.' video games division.While the focus ...
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Netflix could soon be the owner of the studios behind big video game franchises like Mortal Kombat and Batman: Arkham.Darryn Bonthuys (GameSpot)
Nimony (Nim 3.0) Design Principles
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Nintendo Life just posted:
Netflix Enters Agreement To Buy Warner Bros. For $82 Billion, Includes Game Studios
Mortal Kombat, Batman: Arkham, and more are affected.In a staggering piece of news this Friday, streaming giant Netflix has announced that it has entered an agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to acquire Warner Bros. in a deal that's valued at roughly $82.7 billion — an equity value of $72 billion.Netflix is specifically acquiring Warner ...
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PC Gamer just posted:
To celebrate Total War's 25th anniversary, 4 of the series' best games are being added to GOG's preservation program—and they're currently available at up to 80% off
Rome, Shogun, and both Medievals have been added to the store for only a few dollars each.
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MARIB, Dec. 05 (YPA) -Fears within the Islah Party, the Yemeni branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, escalated on Thursday over the potential collapse of its most important stronghold in the city of Marib, northeastern Yemen.Informed sources stated thatعماد (Yemen Press Agency)
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Fallout Creator Tim Cain Rejoins Obsidian Entertainment
Popular YouTuber Tim Cain on Games reckons he'll give game development a go.
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Noisy Pixel just posted:
Ascend to ZERO Begins New Public Playtest December 10 with Major Progression Overhaul
Flyway Games has announced that Ascend to ZERO is entering a new stage of development with a public Steam playtest launching on December 10, 2025. The update will expand the roguelike systems and reduce the amount of grinding required per run. The playtest will also implement new customization options, weapons, gadgets, and ...
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Flyway Games will launch a public playtest for Ascend to ZERO on December 10, 2025, featuring a revamped progression system, new roguelike mechanics, weapons, gadgets, and accessibility updates.Orpheus Joshua (Noisy Pixel)
Pyongyang, December 5 (KCNA) — This year has witnessed the proud and epochal achievements in the regional construction, which made another leap forward in ensuring modernity, economic profitability and prospect with a goal of reaching a level set hig…Dermot Hudson (KFAUK.com)
Most technical problems are people problems
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I once worked at a company which had an enormous amount of technical debt - millions of lines of code, no unit tests, based on frameworks ...Joe Schrag (Blogger)
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Yes, Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Games
A Warner Bros. spokesperson has confirmed the video game division will be acquired by Netflix alongside its wider streaming and television business.
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Monster Hunter Showcase set for December 8
Capcom will host a Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. PT / …
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Capcom will host a Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / December 9 at 7:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English, Japanese).…Sal Romano (Gematsu)
Alahednews - Fastnews - Sheikh Qassem: The civilian delegation went, met, and the pressure and aggression only increased.english.alahednews.com.lb
Siliconera just posted:
Review: Sumikkogurashi Create a Wonderful Sumikko Island Embraces Slow Life
Sumikkogurashi Create a Wonderful Sumikko Island is a pleasant surprise! Getting games based on the San-X characters worldwide isn’t guaranteed. And when Nippon Columbia and Imagineer brought it up, it was with very little fanfare. Which is a shame, as this is an adorable, relaxing, and soothing little sandbox that is incredibly cute and not at all ...
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There’s something soothing about being an observer decorating in Sumikkogurashi Create a Wonderful Sumikko Island.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
Currently there is no goal to introduce a single currency in the BRICS space, and it should be a calm process, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.Sputnik International
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Check Out This 3D Electric Screwdriver's Insides
Jordan Cain is remodeling his scans.
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How To Get Wildfire Spark In Where Winds Meet
Here's how to get Shi Yimo to appear for the Deerforage's Remedy Encounter in Where Winds Meet.
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Here's how to start Deerforage's Remedy and get the Wildfire Spark Inner Way in Where Winds Meet.Jacob Whaling (TheGamer)
Peace Negotiation FOR Ukraine...The messange is in the name...No talks about talking on equal ground. WhatoeverThierry MEYSSAN (Oriental Review)
DualShockers just posted:
Great Hollow Shifting Earth Event Guide in Elden Ring Nightreign
This guide for the Great Hollow Shifting Earth event in Elden Ring Nightreign aims to make it less confusing.
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The Great Hollow is a Shifting Earth event in Elden Ring Nightreign that will make you rather confused.Aden Carter (DualShockers)
Kenyan court declares law banning seed sharing unconstitutional
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Samson: A Tyndalston Story Unveiled With Trailer, is Liquid Swords’ Open-World Action Game Debut
The open-world action game revolves around the concept of debt as protagonist Samson drives and fights to get ahead of mounting interest.
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Show HN: I was reintroduced to computers: Raspberry Pi
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Wow, half a year has passed since my last blog. I have to admit, during this period I was a bit disconnected from the physical AI world. I transitioned to a different team at work after their two d…Eren (Physical AI is no longer science fiction.)
The US Department of State has announced it will conduct a “comprehensive review” of relations with Tanzania, citing alleged violations of freedoms and the use of force against civilians.Sputnik Africa
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Baldur's Gate 3 Actress Is On Board With Fan Theory Dubbing Samus A "Badass Trans Bounty Hunter"
"I still think Nintendo should come out and tell us what we already know,"
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Show HN: Tacopy – Tail Call Optimization for Python
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Tail Call Optimizations in Python . Contribute to raaidrt/tacopy development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
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Don't assume Skyblivion is getting spellcrafting, says UI lead who claims they weren't consulted on delay video
Skyblivion, the massive modding project reinterpreting The Elder Scrolls 4 via Skyrim's engine, had its release officially delayed to 2026 earlier this week. The delay followed an ex-Skyblivion level and world designer Dee Keyes alleging that the mod's previous 2025 release goal was "unachievable" ...
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Skyblivion's UI lead has emphasised that the mod's not guaranteed to have spellcrafting added to it, also suggesting they weren't privy to a recent delay video.Mark Warren (Rock Paper Shotgun)
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How to unlock Scholar and Undertaker skins in Elden Ring Nightreign
Garb your new Nightfarers with some fancy DLC skins.
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LEGO Holds Star Wars Jango Fett’s Starship at Its Black Friday Low to Move Holiday Stock
Bring the cool Jango Fett's Starship home for a little over $50 with this deal.
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Blogging in 2025: Screaming into the Void
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Yasser Abu Shabab had become an infamous figure in Gaza over the past two years for his role in collaborating with the Israeli army, looting aid convoys destined for starving Palestinians, and sowing social strife amid the genocide.Tareq S. Hajjaj (Mondoweiss)
Polygon just posted:
Pluribus episode 6 explained: Vince Gilligan talks HDP, John Cena, and more
If you guessed that the hivemind in Pluribus we're eating people, well, you're right. But as episode 6 reveals, it's complicated
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Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan unpacks the show's wildest episode ever.Jake Kleinman (Polygon)
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