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just now (162+ words) Gab is a naturally playful and talkative writer with a particular interest in D&D, Warhammer 40k, and indie tabletop games. They adore the chance to write about these things every chance they get, be it for Wargamer, their personal blog, Dicebreaker, or ScreenRant. (They/Them) The 80s are a lucrative source of nostalgia, all neon lights and totally tubular adjectives. Naturally, the tabletop RPG space isn't immune to its charms, particularly the cyberpunk genre, which owes much of its aesthetic to 80s grime. But another side of the 80s just as memorable (and cutthroat) are the high school movies. If there's one thing you learn from these movies, it's that high schools are a vicious pit of vipers. Take all those raging hormones and add magic to the mix, and you get Lighthearted, an 80s urban fantasy TTRPG. Read the full story on Wargamer:…...

just now (915+ words) Ken Jennings had 30 seconds to come up with the answer. The clue: Most of this firm's 70,000 seasonal white-collar employees work only four months a year. Jennings wrote his answer down quickly. His competitor, Nancy Zerg, took a little longer. And then time was up. Zerg, who was in second place with $10,000, revealed her response: H&R Block. She was correct. Her $4,401 wager put her just a dollar ahead of Jennings. All eyes were now on the reigning champ. It was the gasp heard round the world. Sounds of disbelief rang throughout the "Jeopardy!" studio. Even Zerg's mouth dropped open. Jennings smiled through it all. He shook Zerg's hand and the two hugged, marking the end of a "Jeopardy!" era. (Zerg would end up losing her very next game.) That shocking episode aired 21 years ago. On Nov. 30, 2004, Jennings was dethroned after…...

just now (243+ words) Gradual clearing is expected Sunday into Sunday night with cold conditions and sunny skies Monday giving way to a storm system that might bring an early season snowfall to much of southeastern Pennsylvania. According to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, N.J., which oversees the region, the track of the storm, a nor'easter, remains in some doubt. A plowable snow is expected north of Interstate 78 from late Monday into Tuesday with several inches expected. "As you head well south and east of I-78, the potential for plowable snow quickly decreases," according to the forecast. "Our latest forecast includes snowfall amounts less than 1 inch for the immediate I-95 corridor, 1 to 2 inches for areas just northwest of there." Warming conditions are expected to melt whatever snow falls in southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby. No watches or warnings have yet been issued. The event would…...

just now (150+ words) HOUSTON, TEXAS " Four firefighters were injured after a semi hit their fire engine in Texas early Sunday. The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association (HPFFA) wrote in a social media post that their fire engine was involved "in a serious accident." "We are asking for prayers for our Four (4) injured firefighters," said Patrick Lancton, HPFFA President. The Houston, Texas, Fire Department said in a Facebook post that the fire engine was blocking traffic on an exit ramp when an 18-wheeler hit it. The department said that all four firefighters were taken to the hospital. They are all expected to recover. "Blocking traffic on the freeway is one of the most dangerous tasks we do," Fire Chief Thomas Mu'oz said. "We're extremely grateful that every member of Engine 104 is expected to recover, and we ask drivers to slow down and move over…...

just now (693+ words) Red Bull's Max Verstappen took full advantage of the unexpected gift to clinch a seventh win this season " his 70th overall " as he closed the gap on championship leader Lando Norris from 24 points at the start of the weekend to 12 points, heading into next Sunday's title decider in Abu Dhabi. McLaren still has two drivers in contention, with Oscar Piastri four points behind Verstappen in third, but must stop the slide. Last Sunday, the two drivers lost a combined 30 points after both were disqualified following the race, won by Verstappen. At the Qatar GP, Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished fourth, with Piastri placing second having started from pole position and looking assured. But after an early safety car, McLaren's decision to keep both drivers out backfired badly as Verstappen effectively benefited from a free…...

just now (341+ words) Championship leader Lando Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished in fourth place, with his McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri placing second. All three title contenders have won seven races this season. Verstappen is aiming for a fifth straight F1 title, with Piastri and Norris chasing their first. "That's a very lovely race," Verstappen said on team radio after his 70th career win. "Great job everyone." Norris can still become the first British driver to win the championship since Lewis Hamilton clinched the last of his seven titles in 2020. But having entered the Qatar GP weekend with a 24-point lead over both his rivals, Norris is now 12 points ahead of Verstappen and 16 clear of Piastri, who dropped to third overall. "Speechless," a dejected-sounding Piastri said. "I don't know any words." Piastri started on pole position…...

just now (82+ words) Max Verstappen has won the Qatar Grand Prix to send a tense Formula 1 title fight into the season's final race in Abu Dhabi next weekend Championship leader Lando Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished in fourth place, with his McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri placing second. All three title contenders have won seven races this season. Verstappen is aiming for a fifth straight F1 title, with Piastri and Norris chasing their first....

1+ min ago (867+ words) Let's get the obvious part out of the way first: Saturday's Survivor Series was far from the best WWE show of the year " and most of the blame lies on the underwhelming main event. Even an excellent match between Dominik Mysterio and John Cena couldn't save the overall PLE from feeling flat. What the show did do well, though, was start to sow the seeds for next year's WrestleMania season. Going into the weekend, we had very little clue what might be around the corner in Las Vegas. Now we can see a clear path to two massive main events on the men's side, including Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns III. It's true that Rhodes vs. Reigns is a bit of an obvious choice. In fact, it's exactly what ChatGPT came up with when I asked it to generate a suitably…...

1+ min ago (199+ words) Seven games kicking off at 18:00 GMT Colts host Texans in crunch AFC South battle Shedeur Sanders faces big test as 49ers visit Cleveland Three late games including Bills @ Steelers - live on 5 Sports Extra Paul Higham, Ben Ramsdale, David Brindle & Jonty Colman Watch highlights of Patrick Mahomes, Dontayvion Wicks and Malik Davis during Thanksgiving-night NFL action. 'How did he do that?' - best plays of Thanksgiving Early games all 18:00 GMT Welcome to Sunday of week 13 NFL fans, and a quick welcome back for those that joined us on Thanksgiving - that was quite a night wasn't it? Still some big games leff this week, including the Texans visiting the Colts in the AFC South, with the division still alive and wildcard places up for grabs. Shedeur Sanders gets a big test as he keeps his starting place for the visit of the 49ers to Cleveland,…...

1+ min ago (144+ words) The share of Treasury bonds in China's total foreign assets fell to 7.6%, the lowest in 23 years. Previously, China held the top spot. Over the past 14 years, this figure has fallen by 20 percentage points.Japan's share, currently the largest foreign... " Foreign demand for US Treasury bonds is changing at a historic pace. The share of Treasury bonds in China's total foreign assets fell to 7.6%, the lowest in 23 years. Previously, China held the top spot. Over the past 14 years, this figure has fallen by 20 percentage points. Japan's share, currently the largest foreign holder of US Treasury bonds, has fallen 26 basis points over the past 21 years to 12.9%, close to its lowest point this century. The UK, run by a government of extreme economic failures, has quadrupled its holdings to 9.4%, close to its all-time high....