As Fans Flood the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta, Dev Says It's Putting Up 'The Craziest Numbers I've Seen in 17 Years Working at Blizzard'

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: Sep 19, 2026 8:26am UTC

World of Warcraft: Forever looks like it could be a smash hit after the launch of the beta was overrun with eager fans, surprising even Blizzard itself.

I'm 65 and caring for my 87-year-old mom with dementia. Going to work is sometimes my only break.

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The 5 Best Charlie Brown Football Comic Strips in 'Peanuts' History

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It's the Big Payback, Charlie Brown

Peanuts' most famous joke is way darker than you think

Source: Charles M. Schulz/Bill Melendez

It's one of the most famous running jokes in Peanuts' 50-year run: Lucy holds a football for Charlie Brown to run up and kick, only to pull it away at the last second. Despite years of attempts to move faster than Lucy could react, Charlie Brown always misses the kick and lands flat on his back. Like much of Peanuts, it's a story about hope. No matter what happens, Charlie Brown keeps trying.

NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel?

Israel’s bitter political divisions are particularly sharp before the country’s October elections. But the furious response to a new documentary about the military’s actions in the genocidal war on Gaza has revealed an issue that much of Israel’s political and media establishment appears united on.

Russia’s elections are more than political theatre

Russia’s parliamentary elections offer an excellent opportunity for a new round in the information war between the West and Russia. Western politicians, experts and journalists have been given yet another convenient occasion to tell their target audiences that democracy has long ceased to exist in Russia; that the federal parliament, like any other representative body, in practice determines nothing in Russian life; and that all genuinely important decisions for the country are made not even by the government but exclusively in the Kremlin, by an extremely narrow circle of individuals accountable to no one.

Portugal’s Queer Lisboa Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Vast Showcase of Latest LGBTQ Titles, Dose of Radical 1970s Counterculture and Family Fare

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Portugal’s preeminent Queer Lisboa – International Queer Film Festival kicked off Friday with a vast program showcasing the latest in LGBTQ cinema, from established filmmakers to new voices, and a look back at the underground counterculture and revolutionary works of activist filmmakers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean

The United States is reportedly considering a significant reduction in its military presence in Europe after its allies there refused to allow Washington to use their airbases for the war on Iran.

‘It’s My Most Personal Film,’ Says Director Rodrigo García Saiz of His San Sebastian New Directors Title, ‘Morro’

A dog is indeed a man’s best friend.

A New Directors contender at the San Sebastián Film Festival, “Morro” explores the unlikely bond between a man and the dog he inadvertently adopts. It is Rodrigo Garcia Saiz’s (“Lluvia”) sophomore feature and, by his own account, his most personal film to date. The titular Morro is a dog, reflecting Garcia Saiz’s own lifelong connection with the animal.

Dragami Games Announces R-Rated Live-Action Lollipop Chainsaw Movie

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: Sep 19, 2026 6:04am UTC

A live-action Lollipop Chainsaw movie is officially in the works, developer Dragami Games has announced.

The studio behind the series revival announced plans to bring Juliet Starling to the big screen as part of Tokyo Game Show 2026, with full details shared by Deadline. It's yet another addition to the series as Dragami moves ahead with other previously announced installments, including an anime series and video game sequel.

How Focus mode has changed in iOS 27 - Engadget

Focus isn't the biggest feature to change with iOS 27, but it has some cool enhancements worth knowing.

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