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Abandoned is planned to be revealed to the gaming public via a “real-time experience” app, a method unheard of for video game announcements. Traditionally, games are first shown off with a trailer or blog post, but Abandoned aims to allow players to see the game running in real time on their PS5 consoles, with a playable demo to boot. These demos were first promised to go live in late June, then again just recently on August 10....

The chief meteorologist for ABC News, who has clapped back at her social media critics on a number of occasions, saw her dress sense scrutinized by a Twitter user on Monday as they opined that it wasn’t up to scratch. “I don’t know why I read articles about @Ginger_Zee’s hair or attire on @GMA,” tweeted the person in question. “If anyone on a morning news show needs a stylist, it’s @Ginger_Zee....

Ricochet, a surfing dog, changed Patrick’s life from the very first day they surfed together. Five years later they still surf in tandem and have formed a bond that will last a lifetime. Developed by Chicago-based Intersport in 1991, “Courage in Sports” is entering its 26th year of celebrating the most incredible athletes in the world. Traditionally a one-hour television special aired each fall, Sporting News will be the official online home for “Courage in Sports....

The little miracle in this scene is how author Tony Earley balances the genuine wonder at electrification with the slow realization that while something has been won, so something is lost. “The uncles’ electric lights drew fragile boundaries around their houses; around those boundaries a blackness crept that suddenly seemed as big and powerful as God. Jim had never noticed the darkness before.” The bigger miracle is that there are a dozen such scenes in this deceptively quiet, beautifully wrought evocation of childhood....

Cisneros resisted pressure to run last year, citing his son’s heart ailment. But the boy has since had successful surgery. And after admitting an extra-marital affair, Cisneros is reconciled with his wife. Friends say Cisneros fears a down-and-dirty statewide campaign, but he may be hard pressed to ignore the party’s call this time. Meanwhile, White House officials are speculating about who might replace Cisneros, or Ron Brown if the commerce secretary steps aside after allegations of influence peddling....

While those who are the big names within the industry may be able to step away, like Reggie Fils-Aime retiring from Nintendo a few years ago, there are others in lesser positions that are finding it to be much more difficult to fathom. Recently animator Robert Morrison of Certain Affinity posed the question of whether other developers were planning on retirement, and the answers are a bit depressing. RELATED: Halo and Super Mario Crossover Art May Be Further Evidence of Xbox, Nintendo Collaboration...

We’re talking about ‘grippy’ tripods. We know what you’re thinking – “why on earth would I need a tripod for my phone?”. But, hear us out, and you’ll also be convinced as we were. Joby, Inc introduced the concept of GorillaMobile – an accessory that lets you attach your phone to pretty much any kind of surface. You can use the GorillaMobile as a conventional tripod to click amazingly still and sharp photos or take videos without any shaking....

Traditionalists aren’t happy–and that’s just fine with Rob Krebs. In seven years at the Santa Fe’s throttle, the 52-year-old railroad veteran has shunted tradition to turn an all-but-derailed property into the industry’s top performer, Now the Santa Fe is the prize in a war that could reshape transportation across the West. Shareholders must decide this week whether to pursue a $3.25 billion merger with the larger Burlington Northern or to go with a hostile $3....

What was the origin of the book? It really goes back to the years when David was in Vietnam, and the stories he heard from soldiers there who had been in Korea as well. He always talked about doing it someday, and the proposal, which I just found in his papers—it was five single-spaced pages—was dated 10 years ago. The stories of these ordinary men, what he called the nobility of ordinary people, always moved him so very much....

That, in a nutshell, describes what is going to become an increasingly partisan debate in advance of the 2004 elections over homeland security–a battle in which Sen. Hillary Clinton fired the first shot last month, when she called homeland security “a myth.” As Orange Alert and pre-Iraq-war jitters intensify, it’s a fight that’s certain to continue to heat up, and likely to flare out of control when another terrorist attack occurs....

France had the most balanced squad in the tournament with superstars, Pogba and Griezmann, a powerful attack with Mbappe and Giroud, a robust backline with Varane and Umtiti a holding midfielder in Kante, who can dominate and blunt opponents; and a reliable goalkeeper in Lloris. They were comfortable against attacking teams and they’re just as settled against squads that prefer to sit back and defend. Both approaches are aided by Deschamps minimalistic management style....

Perhaps “star” is a poor word choice given how Rodgers has tormented Dallas since 2007. Of the 10 greatest games between the Cowboys and Packers, Rodgers has been the headliner in three. That includes the 2007 matchup when he nearly led Green Bay to a victory after replacing an injured Brett Favre. MORE: 10 best Packers-Cowboys games of all time This season, Green Bay (3-1) and Dallas (3-1) meet Sunday in a key NFC showdown between teams trying to get an early leg up on the playoff race....

Rodgers told NFL Media’s Michael Silver that people can have opinions about whether such protests are appropriate, but they should also remember that players are, in fact, protesting police brutality and racial injustice. RODGERS UPSET: Blasts receivers for lack of effort There were three main anthem-related points in Rodgers’ comments to Silver: On how the protests have affected player unity: A group of Packers players in June spoke negatively about the NFL’s new policy requiring players to stand for the anthem if they take the field....

Disappointing losing performances looks the worst thing ever for a team or a player. Likewise, positive developments in impressive victories appear to be the best things going. There will be plenty of overreaction either way on Monday morning. Here’s a look at what everyone’s talking about and whether there’s merit to the hyperbolic storylines: “Aaron Rodgers’ drama is a big distraction for the Packers’ season” What was that? The Packers got the Drew Brees-less Saints in a neutral field in Jacksonville and the highest-scoring offense in 2020 couldn’t muster a TD against a retooled defense....

Rodgers, a 4x MVP, is heavily considered one of the most talented quarterbacks of all time. There’s even a large group of fans who believe there’s never been a QB more talented than Green Bay’s signal caller. The other, Tom Brady, is a 6x Super Bowl champion. They don’t refer to Brady as the ‘G.O.A.T.’ for no reason. These two are Must See TV on their own, but when they square off against each other, you’re in for a one-of-a-kind treat....

"It's a lot like going to the restaurant with Rodgers. You have to decide what you want to use and what you shouldn't use," coach Mike McCarthy said Friday in meeting with media members. Rodgers, cleared to play Thursday, will start for the first time since breaking a collarbone nearly two months ago. And it's no average assignment. The Packers face the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in a game to decide the NFC North champion and playoff representative....

When L Company got down to fighting tanks, I knew our 2.36 bazooka didn’t work. The seat in hell closest to the fire is reserved for the Army officers who knew this and didn’t tell. I climbed on the top of the first Soviet-made T-34 tank. The Koreans would open their plug, stick out a burp gun and fire it to clear people off the tank’s back. Being safe on top, I hit the plug with my rifle butt and broke the chain....

In other words, this isn’t your normal $8 billion transaction. It involves two of the most prominent media companies in the land, which have taken different paths en route to this once unthinkable mating. Times Mirror, owner of the Los Angeles Times, the Baltimore Sun and Long Island, N.Y.’s Newsday, has been selling or closing properties, using the proceeds to buy back stock and shrinking, a time-honored technique for jacking up your share price....

Unlike tumor cells, which ball up into lumps, DCIS fans out along the milk ducts–patients usually can’t feel a thing. But thanks to mammography, DCIS detection has soared over the last three decades, now making up almost 20 percent of new breast-cancer diagnoses. This year alone, it will strike 43,000 American women. On its own, DCIS stays confined to the ducts and is highly curable. The prognosis is excellent. But certain patients later develop invasive breast cancer so doctors want to be sure they treat the condition aggressively....