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13 Years Ago, One Dark JRPG Proved Atlus Could Still Be Hardcore
Shin Megami Tensei 4, released on Nintendo 3DS in May 2013, demonstrated that Atlus could maintain its hardcore JRPG credentials even as the Persona series achieved mainstream popularity. Released after nearly a decade without a mainline entry, the game arrived at a pivotal moment when the franchise’s future seemed uncertain, proving that both challenging dungeon-crawlers…
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Ireland beat Israel 3-0 as players skipped pre- and post-match handshakes
The Republic of Ireland players made a significant symbolic protest during their 3-0 UEFA Nations League victory over Israel by declining to participate in pre-match handshakes and bowing their heads during Israel’s national anthem. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson stated that the players “raised awareness worldwide” of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict through their actions, which he…
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Amelia Dimoldenberg revives Ed Sheeran joke on Saturday Night Live UK
Amelia Dimoldenberg used her opening monologue on the 26 September episode of *Saturday Night Live UK* to tease Ed Sheeran, referring to him as a “world-famous red-headed puppet”. The joke revisited his 2021 appearance on her YouTube series *Chicken Shop Date*, and came amid scrutiny of Sheeran’s Loop Tour after opening act Macklemore was removed…
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USC linebacker suspended after vicious hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore
USC has suspended linebacker Desman Stephens for one game after he hit Oregon quarterback Dante Moore late in a match on Saturday. Moore was scrambling but appeared ready to slide after gaining enough for a first down; Stephens struck him in the head, was ejected for targeting and Moore was taken from the field on…
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Possible Scottish geologist’s 1902 inscription found atop Khafre’s pyramid
Photographs by Egyptian photographer Osama Sherif Elmedany have revealed an inscription at the top of the Pyramid of Khafre reading “J Neilson Glasgow 1902”. Geologists believe it may have been carved by James Neilson, a Scottish geologist and naturalist, but the discovery matters partly because his identity cannot be confirmed and the mark reflects a…
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Denmark beat Wales 2-0, leaving Bellamy’s side bottom of Group A4
Wales suffered a 2-0 defeat to Denmark in Copenhagen, marking their second consecutive loss in Nations League Group A4. Having lost 1-0 to Portugal on Thursday, Wales are now bottom of the group with no points or goals from their opening two matches, facing a significant battle to avoid relegation. Manager Craig Bellamy acknowledged his…
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Kinloch Castle buyer plans boutique hotel for Scottish island of Rum
Kinloch Castle on the Scottish island of Rum may be sold to a mystery buyer who plans to turn it into a boutique heritage hotel. NatureScot, the government agency that owns the Category A listed building, says it is in legal talks with its preferred bidder; the sale matters because campaigners and islanders are concerned…
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Scott Brown skips Holyrood tour after police object to T-shirt design
Former US senator Scott Brown says a police officer asked him to cover his T-shirt before a tour of the Scottish Parliament, judging its design to be political. Brown said the shirt’s Thin Blue Line flag and Spartan helmet expressed his support for law enforcement; he chose not to visit and later described Scotland as…
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Forgetting names and losing keys may signal something other than dementia
Forgetting a name or misplacing keys does not necessarily indicate dementia, experts say; stress, tiredness and lack of attention can make ordinary memory lapses more likely. Neuroscientist Tommy Wood says noticing a problem can be a reason to investigate and address its causes, rather than assume that cognitive decline is inevitable. Wood describes memory as…
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Nat Geo Kicks Off New Multi-Year Doc Franchise With ‘Africa Earth’s Wild Home’
National Geographic is launching a multi-year documentary franchise that will explore the planet one continent at a time, beginning with the seven-part series *Africa Earth’s Wild Home*. The project reflects the company’s continued investment in documentaries and aims to show audiences both familiar wildlife and less-seen African landscapes, species and behaviours. Made over four years…