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World of Warcraft: Popular game to return to China: China's NetEase and games publisher Activision Blizzard end their feud which had angered fans.
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Quick Glance: Revival of Warcraft and Other Games in China
- NetEase and Microsoft aim to reintroduce popular titles like "World of Warcraft" in China.
- The reestablishment of the partnership between Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase is in progress.
- NetEase's stock price surged due to the upcoming announcement.
- The renewed publishing agreement covers a variety of games from well-known franchises.
Taylor’s new album is a big disappointment: The Taylor Swift machine has been in overdrive for the past five years.
news.com.au/entertainment/music/taylor-swifts-new-album-shows-one-thing-she-could-use-a-break/news-story/6fbb6f349444d8b7ef27ee3c08dc87b7
Star Wars Outlaws' $110 and $130 editions prompt a collective sigh from potential players tired of season passes and ill-advised early access periods
pcgamer.com/games/action/star-wars-outlaws-dollar110-and-dollar130-editions-prompt-a-collective-sigh-from-potential-players-tired-of-season-passes-and-ill-advised-early-access-periods/
Warner Bros Tops $1B At International Box Office In Own Record Time; First Studio To Milestone In 2024
deadline.com/2024/04/warner-bros-one-billion-milestone-record-international-box-office-1235884653/
The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
apnews.com/article/biden-administration-background-checks-atf-rule-70261cc0512eea8d52ef9585a9a48ab2
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
West Bank violence flares after killing of Israeli teenager: Israeli settlers torch cars and buildings in Palestinian villages
ft.com/content/84027362-0ea0-4f2e-a219-a2b54c2eee9e
Una Mullally: Bring back the cheap bedsit. It should never have gone away: Why isn’t the price of rental accommodation linked to the size of a property?
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/15/bring-back-the-cheap-bedsit-it-should-never-have-gone-away/
The New Civil War Movie Is Eerily Right About How the Country Could Split Apart: The political violence in Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller is chaotic and ...
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/13/yes-the-new-civil-war-movie-is-terrifying-but-how-real-is-it-00152064
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Faces Uphill Battle for Mega Deal: “Just No Way to Position This Movie”
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/megalopolis-francis-ford-coppola-challenges-distribution-1235867556/
Ant & Dec tearful's farewell to Saturday Night Takeaway : The final episode was full of famous faces and a few blasts from the past
bristolpost.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/ant--dec-tearfuls-farewell-9223517
Quick Glance: Ant and Dec Emotional Farewell from Saturday Night Takeaway
- Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly concluded their final major Saturday Night Show before a break, expressing gratitude to the audience and summarizing the events of the last 20 seasons while holding back tears.
- The Geordie duo, both 48 years old, wrapped up their 20th season of the entertainment show with a variety of guests such as S Club 7, Girls Aloud, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Alison Hammond, and Holly Willoughby.
- The two-hour finale on Saturday kicked off with Craig David as a DJ outside the studio, with Ant cautioning the audience that the conclusion was expected to be 'emotional'.
- Ant and Dec, who met on the teen drama series Byker Grove, have collaborated for over 30 years and launched Saturday Night Takeaway in 2002.
EU imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers and youth groups: The EU has repeatedly condemned settler attacks in the West Bank - Now it is sending a clear signal: ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-sanktionen-siedler-westjordanland-100.html
World of Warcraft: VR mod finally released after ten years of development: After years of work, a community mod has finally been released that adds VR support to ...
pcgameshardware.de/World-of-Warcraft-Spiel-42971/News/VR-Mod-endlich-erschienen-zehn-Jahre-Entwicklung-1445213/
How Spain Became a Pioneer in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence: Spain is a European pioneer in adopting comprehensive legislation or collecting data ...
fij.ng/article/how-spain-became-a-pioneer-in-the-fight-against-gender-based-violence/
Homes burned, animals killed: Palestinians describe Israeli settler rampage : The weekend attack by Israeli settlers on al-Mughayyir and other Palestinian ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/16/israel-settlers-attack-violence-palestinians/
The best WoW expansion is back, and this time it’s even better: As the curtains fall on The Dragon Isles, Blizzard is dropping 'WoW Remix,' a fresh spin on the ...
pcgamesn.com/world-of-warcraft/wow-remix-mists-of-pandaria-announcement
Divisive? Not for moviegoers: ‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office: It surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in North America.
abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/divisive-moviegoers-civil-war-declares-victory-box-office-109217668
Even WoW jumps on the Fallout bandwagon, fans are enraptured: "Deserves a raise": The World of Warcraft social media team has its finger on the pulse again with ...
gamestar.de/artikel/wow-fans-feiern-fallout-bild,3411973.html
WoW: The War Within's new arachnophobia filter that turns spiders into crabs was mapped out by a lone developer, but 'she had a wonderful time—she likes ...
pcgamer.com/games/world-of-warcraft/wow-the-war-withins-new-arachnophobia-filter-that-turns-spiders-into-crabs-was-mapped-out-by-a-lone-developer-but-she-had-a-wonderful-timeshe-likes-spiders/
Missing Israeli teen found dead in West Bank, military says: Israeli military and police said the body of a missing Israeli teenager who was likely killed in a ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/missing-israeli-teen-found-dead-west-bank-military-says-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Israeli Settlers Rampage in a West Bank Village, Killing 1 Palestinian and Wounding 25
- Angry Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian man and injuring 25 others.
- The West Bank violence escalated alongside the Gaza war, which began with an Israeli raid that killed two Palestinians.
- Israeli human rights group reported settlers entering the village of al-Mughayyir, shooting, and setting houses on fire in search of an Israeli boy.
- Videos depicted smoke from burning cars, masked settlers, and the Palestinian Health Ministry confirming one dead and 25 injured, with eight shot by settlers.
Controversial activities in the West Bank: EU apparently imposes sanctions against Israeli settlers for the first time
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-verhaengt-offenbar-erstmals-sanktionen-gegen-israelische-siedler-a-bb12f456-fdcb-4b25-8387-2642daa05120
Blasphemous dev reveals that Baldur's Gate 3 studio Larian quietly backed the game on Kickstarter for $1000 and never asked for anything in return
pcgamer.com/games/action/blasphemous-dev-reveals-that-baldurs-gate-3-studio-larian-quietly-backed-the-game-on-kickstarter-for-dollar1000-and-never-asked-for-anything-in-return/
World of Warcraft's Plunderstorm event proves we'll put up with anything for cool transmogs
pcgamer.com/games/mmo/world-of-warcrafts-plunderstorm-event-proves-well-put-up-with-anything-for-cool-transmogs/
Ukraine war: The Indian men traumatised by fighting for Russia: Two men who were duped by agents into joining the war against Ukraine speak about their ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68767470
Correctiv: Eleven AfD MPs are convicted perpetrators of violence: Acts of violence, incitement to hatred, possession of weapons: According to Correctiv research ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/afd-mandatstraeger-gewalt-correctiv-100.html
Quick Glance: AfD: Convicted Violent Offenders Among Representatives
- New investigations by Correctiv reveal that at least eleven AfD representatives are convicted violent offenders, with more under scrutiny.
- Convictions include physical attacks, verbal abuse, and indirect violence such as possession of weapons or abuse of authority.
- A significant number of convicted politicians are still active in their positions, raising concerns among experts.
- Experts are calling for consequences and discussing possible measures to prevent antidemocratic behavior in political offices.
‘Color Purple’ Director Blitz Bazawule Reunites With Warner Bros As Studio Lands ‘Black Samurai’ Package Following Bidding War
deadline.com/2024/04/color-purple-blitz-bazawule-warner-bros-black-samurai-1235880772/
After two years of war, Ukraine’s exhausted forces desperately need new recruits, but fighting-age men are in historically short supply.
nyti.ms/3vNd44S
As Domi fights for Matthews, a loaded Maple Leafs top-six takes shape: Max Domi is literally fighting to stay on Auston Matthews' line.
The duo combined ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/as-domi-fights-for-matthews-a-loaded-maple-leafs-top-six-takes-shape/
Ukraine to get more fighting vehicles from Germany: The German government has contracted Rheinmetall to deliver an additional 20 Marder infantry fighting ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-to-get-more-fighting-vehicles-from-germany/
Police crime statistics: More thefts, more violence: The number of crimes registered nationwide rose again in 2023. However, police crime statistics only show ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/kriminalstatistik-faeser-straftaten-100.html
Quick Glance: Crime Statistics in Germany: Reliability and Interpretations
- The 'Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik' (PKS) has been published since 1953 with varying reliability of data.
- PKS provides data on processed crimes, but not on legal outcomes.
- PKS can only capture reported cases, not all crimes - dark field remains unaccounted for.
- Foreigner crime: term used as fear-mongering, no clear correlation between origin and criminality.
South Korean singer IU to perform alongside students of Singapore studio at upcoming concert
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/kpop-iu-singapore-concert-maddspace-studio-holssi-388596
Chaotic moment brawl breaks out in queue at traffic lights between two women: The scrapping pair were caught on camera and the footage was shared on Facebook.
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/chaotic-moment-brawl-breaks-out-32606574
US Bradley fighting vehicle to receive new active protection system: The US Army has secured a deal for a new active protection system (APS) designed for M2 ...
defence-blog.com/us-bradley-fighting-vehicle-to-receive-new-active-protection-system/
Sudan conflict: A front-row seat to my country falling apart: Zeinab Mohammed Salih reflects on what has happened to Sudan since fighting broke out a year ago.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68796620
The future of Warcraft: Blizzard opens the door to external developers: Blizzard has revealed its plan for the future of Warcraft and may also want to use ...
gamestar.de/artikel/die-zukunft-von-warcraft-blizzard-externe-entwickler,3411316.html
WoW The War Within played: As a solo player, the expansion seems made for me!: The tenth expansion of World of Warcraft is also the beginning of a three-part ...
gamestar.de/artikel/wow-the-war-within-preview,3411966.html
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World of Warcraft's Next Expansion Will Kick Off by Wrecking Yet Another Beloved In-Game Location - IGN
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Trump Tried Everything to Avoid a Criminal Trial. The Day Has Arrived.: The former president will spend weeks in a New York court fighting felony charges—and ...
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From Welfare State to Safe State in Latin America | by Jorge G. Castañeda & Carlos Ominami - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/latin-america-progressives-must-tackle-violence-security-by-jorge-g-castaneda-and-carlos-ominami-2024-04
Maxwell Anderson charged with killing, dismembering 19-year-old Sade Carleena Robinson
jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/12/maxwell-anderson-charged-in-death-of-missing-milwaukee-woman-sade-carleena-robinson/73276380007/
World of Warcraft Does Not Use Generative AI – Franchise Director: While the studio is exploring the technology, World of Warcraft currently makes no use of ...
gamingbolt.com/world-of-warcraft-does-not-use-generative-ai-franchise-director
Quick Glance: Musicians Warn of Existential Threat from AI
- Over 200 musical artists, including Billie Eilish and Pearl Jam, criticize the use of AI as an existential threat to their art in an open letter.
- The artists urge AI developers and technology companies to not violate the rights of human artists and devalue their work.
- Some major companies are utilizing artists' works without permission to train AI models aiming to replace human artists with AI-generated content.
- Emphasizing the importance of protecting human creativity from the threat of AI, the artists call to restrict the development of AI technologies that could replace artists' work.
The October 7 Rape Denialists: Why has it proved so hard for so many on the left to acknowledge what happened on October 7?
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/october-7-hamas-sexual-assault/678091/
The Elder Scrolls Online dev says the 'metaverse' is sinking because it ignored 20 years of games doing the exact same thing: 'It's not new ...
pcgamer.com/games/the-elder-scrolls/the-elder-scrolls-online-dev-says-the-metaverse-is-sinking-because-it-ignored-20-years-of-games-doing-the-exact-same-thing-its-not-new-and-they-should-stop-treating-it-like-its-new/
GTA 6 fans spend a week in Miami to painstakingly recreate the trailer shot-by-shot—sans a certain bikini scene that would've cost $4,733
pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/gta-6-fans-spend-a-week-in-miami-to-painstakingly-recreate-the-trailer-shot-by-shotsans-a-certain-bikini-scene-that-wouldve-cost-dollar4733/
Instead of making Baldur's Gate 4, Larian is working on 2 new projects based on its own IPs, and CEO Swen Vincke reckons it'll result in the studio's 'best ...
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/instead-of-making-baldurs-gate-4-larian-is-working-on-two-new-projects-based-on-its-own-ips-and-ceo-swen-vincke-reckons-itll-result-in-the-studios-best-work-ever/
Road rage fight brings traffic on major Scots motorway to a standstill : Traffic can be seen passing freely on the slip road to the city centre as a truck blows ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/road-rage-fight-brings-traffic-32574844
Boy, 4, fighting for life after being saved from fire by dad who tragically died: Ethan Mason is in an induced coma with most of his body covered in burns after ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/boy-4-fighting-life-after-32600751
White House launches emergency response protocol for mass shootings: The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention will hold the first in-person meeting with ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/18/white-house-launches-emergency-response-protocol-for-mass-shootings-00153182
Turkish firm develops new wheeled fighting vehicle: Turkish defense company FNSS has introduced its latest innovation in armored vehicles ...
defence-blog.com/turkish-firm-develops-new-wheeled-fighting-vehicle/
8-year-old killed, 10 injured in shooting at family gathering in Chicago, police say
abcnews.go.com/US/chicago-8-year-killed-10-injured-shooting-family-gathering/story
Ukraine Passes Contested Draft Bill with No Limits on Wartime Military Service: Ukraine passed a bill overhauling the military draft as a general warned ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/12/headlines/ukraine_passes_contested_draft_bill_with_no_limits_on_wartime_military_service
Berlin: Three injured after stabbing among left-wing and right-wing extremists: In the Berlin district of Prenzlauer Berg, three left-wing extremists are said to ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251110836/Berlin-Drei-Verletzte-nach-Messerstecherei-unter-Links-und-Rechtsextremisten.html
Ukraine’s parliament scraps demobilization plans in bid to boost military: Ukraine’s parliament has scrapped plans to give soldiers who have spent prolonged ...
cnn.com/2024/04/11/europe/ukraine-parliament-scrap-demobilization-plans-intl/
'White Rural Rage' Is an Utterly Misleading Book: White Rural Rage has become a best seller—and kindled an academic controversy.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/white-rural-rage-criticism/677967/
‘World of Warcraft’ and other hit games return to China as Blizzard and NetEase end dispute
cnn.com/2024/04/10/business/china-netease-blizzard-games-return-intl-hnk/
UN body approves first resolution protecting rights of intersex people : The United Nations Human Rights Council voted Thursday to adopt a first-of-its-kind ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4574605-un-body-approves-first-resolution-protecting-rights-of-intersex-people/
Battlefield 2042 won't get more new seasons as next Battlefield game enters full production
pcgamer.com/games/fps/battlefield-2042-seasons-end-next-game-in-production-now/
More than 10 million children in line of fire as war rages in Sudan: Save the Children says 230,000 children, new mothers could also die of hunger without ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/10/more-than-10-million-children-in-line-of-fire-as-war-rages-in-sudan
Faeser publishes crime statistics: More violence, youth crime and immigration crime
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100381412/faeser-veroeffentlicht-kriminalstatistik-mehr-gewalt-jugend-und-auslaenderkriminalitaet.html
University of Kentucky dancer dies of cancer, school says: A University of Kentucky dance team member who had been fighting cancer died over the weekend ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/university-kentucky-dancer-dies-cancer-school-says-rcna146114
New World of Warcraft VR mod gives players a fresh look at Azeroth: The development and modding community Flat2VR recently announced the release of WoVR ...
techspot.com/news/102613-new-world-warcraft-vr-mod-gives-players-fresh.html
Opinion | Abortion Is Remaking Our Political Landscape. Why Aren’t Guns?: Is it possible for us to get to the same place on gun safety that we’re getting to on ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/guns-abortion-kari-lake.html
Thank you, Donald Trump, for fighting for my right to be embroiled in a hush money scandal
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/15/trump-court-stormy-daniels-hush-money-trial/73329270007/
'Just the right kind of weird:' How the secret weapon of a /pizza command let EverQuest 2 slice into WoW and accidentally end up topping Pizza Hut on Google
pcgamer.com/games/mmo/just-the-right-kind-of-weird-how-the-secret-weapon-of-a-pizza-command-let-everquest-2-slice-into-wow-and-accidentally-end-up-topping-pizza-hut-on-google/
‘The Blair Witch Project’ Star Exposes Studio of New Film: “It’s been 25 years of disrespect”
dreadcentral.com/news/500889/the-blair-witch-project-exposes-studio-of-new-film-its-been-25-years-of-disrespect1/
Symbols and fine words - Die Weltwoche: A new away jersey in pink, a change of kit and, most recently, a picture of a national team player on a prayer mat with ...
weltwoche.de/story/symbole-und-schoengerede/
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O.J. Simpson murder trial divided America. Those divisions remain nearly 30 years later.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/11/oj-simpson-death-trial-white-bronco-racial-divisions/73288792007/
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
‘I’m done’: Rock star’s shock confession: Jon Bon Jovi has said he would be “done” with music if his singing continues to struggle with his tragic vocal injury.
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/jon-bon-jovi-makes-tragic-confession-as-he-admits-he-might-have-to-quit-music-forever/news-story/d628011483436e89cfda71c4ea0dc35b
Israel has killed top Hamas commanders, but not the ones it wants most: Israel has now been fighting Hamas for more than six months, but some of the top leaders ...
businessinsider.com/israel-killed-top-hamas-commanders-gaza-not-those-wants-most-2024-4
Original Fallout lead Tim Cain loves the new show, but remains baffled by how 'destructive' fans can act toward 'people who are trying to create things'
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/original-fallout-lead-tim-cain-loves-the-new-show-but-remains-baffled-by-how-destructive-fans-can-act-toward-people-who-are-trying-to-create-things/
Meet some of the violent Jan. 6 rioters Donald Trump keeps calling 'hostages': Former President Donald Trump repeatedly refers to Jan. 6 "hostages ...
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-republicans-jan-6-hostages-violence-capitol-police-rcna143888
What Are Francis Ford Coppola's Distribution Options for Megalopolis?: Francis Ford Coppola's new movie "Megalopolis" is described as his most ...
indiewire.com/news/business/francis-ford-coppola-megalopolis-distribution-options-analysis-1234969938/
Following Iran's attack, more US aid is needed for Israel - opinion : Israel is not only fighting for its people but for all of civilization ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-797468
Deadly dog fighting ring run by 'Doctor Death' and his gang from suburban garage: Self-styled 'Doctor Death' Phillip Ali ran a barbaric international ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/deadly-dog-fighting-ring-run-32506261
'Joker 2' Gets R Rating for 'Strong Violence' and 'Brief Full Nudity': 'Joker: Folie à Deux' has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association ...
variety.com/2024/film/news/joker-2-r-rating-violence-full-nudity-1235958772/
WoW Classic made the 'radical change' to stop testing new content with players to bring back a sense of 'mystery and discovery'
pcgamer.com/games/mmo/wow-classic-made-the-radical-change-to-stop-testing-new-content-with-players-to-bring-back-a-sense-of-mystery-and-discovery/
‘Superman’: Neva Howell To Play Ma Kent In James Gunn’s DC Movie: Neva Howell will play Martha Kent, Clark Kent's adoptive Earth mother ...
deadline.com/2024/04/superman-neva-howell-james-gunn-1235888590/
An elderly Palestinian woman fled her home in northern Gaza. Now she is fighting to keep her grandchildren alive
cnn.com/2024/04/07/middleeast/elderly-palestinians-israel-gaza-six-months-war-intl/
Viral WoW-adjacent MMO asks for pre-registration signups: Tarisland's coming soon and you can sign up for its pre-registration event, with incentives for those ...
pcgamesn.com/tarisland/pre-registrations
Suburban women are more complicated than ‘soccer moms’: President Biden and former President Trump are both fighting for the suburban woman voter ...
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Opinion | Iran’s Attack Ended the Shadow War: Now that it and Israel are fighting openly, anything is possible, from disaster to a new regional order.
on.wsj.com/4aEyHmS
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