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Nine Americans safely evacuated from horror Nepal floods while 85 still unaccounted for, State Department says
Devastating floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border last Wednesday after a section of glacier collapsed near the China border, unleashing a torrent of freezing water, debris and rock that destroyed entire communities. The disaster has killed at least 750 people and left more than 3,000 unaccounted for, and it also swept up American travellers in the…
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Best way to start your career in Big Ambitions
This guide from Destructoid outlines a straightforward method for players to get a strong financial start in the story mode of the business simulation game Big Ambitions, where, unlike custom saves, there is no built-in way to ease into wealth. The approach is described as slightly repetitive but reliably effective at turning a struggling new…
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Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Dies at 80 After Brief Cancer Battle
Country music icon Dolly Parton passed away peacefully this week at age 80 following a short battle with cancer. She was laid to rest in Nashville, Tennessee, where family members gathered to honour her memory. Her niece
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ENHYPEN Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘THE SIN : BLISS’
ENHYPEN has notched its first-ever No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, with THE SIN : BLISS debuting atop the chart dated 5 September. It is the seventh top-10 placement for the K-pop group since 2022, following two previous peaks at No. 2 with THE SIN : VANISH and ROMANCE : UNTOLD. Elsewhere in the…
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12TB Valve leak reveals cancelled Half-Life 2: Episode 3
A massive 12-terabyte data leak has exposed internal Valve and Steam development files spanning from 2003 to 2013, including material revealing a cancelled version of Half-Life 2: Episode 3. Dubbed the “teraleak”, the breach is being described as potentially one of the largest leaks in gaming history, offering an unprecedented look at the inner workings…
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4 Somewhat Forgotten, Undoubtedly Excellent Songs From the Unheralded ‘Beatles For Sale’ Album
This article highlights four underrated original songs from The Beatles’ 1964 album *Beatles For Sale*, an LP often overshadowed within the band’s catalogue because it mixed cover versions with lesser-discussed originals. The piece argues these tracks reward closer attention, showcasing the songwriting range of John Lennon and Paul McCartney at a point when the band…
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10 Years Later, Anime’s Forgotten WWII Epic Is Waiting to be Rediscovered on Prime Video
The article marks the tenth anniversary of “In This Corner of the World,” a 2016 anime film by studio MAPPA that the writer argues deserves rediscovery on Prime Video. Directed by Sunao Katabuchi and based on Fumiyo Kouno’s manga, the film follows Suzu, a young woman who relocates from Hiroshima to nearby Kure after marrying,…
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55 Years Later, Lucy’s Best Quote In ‘Peanuts’ History Proves She’s The Real Star
An article marking 55 years since a November 1970 Peanuts strip revisits what it calls one of Lucy Van Pelt’s most telling moments: a monologue in which she declares “It’s my life, and I’ll do whatever I want with it! I’m my own person!” before admitting “With a little help…” The piece argues this brief…
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Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination
The US State Department has reissued its Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory for Israel, warning Americans of terrorism, unrest and a security situation that can change rapidly. The advisory, updated on 26 August, does not represent a change in the overall threat level but reflects continued concern about violence occurring without warning and regional tensions…
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Zambia treason charge, Big Church Festival death and CERN’s tiny Big Bang mark busy day
Overseas turmoil deepens as Zambia charges opposition leader Mundubile with treason, while a wooden sign collapse kills a father at West Sussex’s Big Church Festival. Elsewhere: CERN recreates early-universe plasma, Chelsea sign Martinez, and Mark Rylance stars in a new Tartuffe.