The final week of the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia begins with Rocket League, which is kicking off on Aug. 22 and features a massive $550,000 USD prize pool. It’s one of the largest prize pool events for Rocket League this competitive year, and with just about every corner of the globe represented through the 16 invited squads, we’re sure to witness one hell of a competition in Riyadh.

Esports World Cup Rocket League 2024: Schedule, results, teams, and more

Blizzard said today it has banned over half a million accounts for cheating in Overwatch 2, with an additional 40,000 suspended or banned for intentionally grouping with cheaters. In a new Defense Matrix blog shared on Aug. 19, Blizzard outlined its ongoing efforts to combat cheaters and hackers using things...

Blizzard has banned over 500,000 OW2 cheaters—and season 12’s update aims to further improve the player experience

The EA FC 24 Esports World Cup, alongside last month’s FC Pro 24 World Championship, was the pinnacle of the EA FC 24 esports season. After four days of spectacular goals, brilliant tackles, and incredible drama, the winner of the EA FC 24 Esports World Cup has been crowned.

Who won the EA FC 24 Esports World Cup?

Evolutions open up entirely new possibilities for Silver and Bronze players thanks to content like the EA FC 24 Elite Ascension Evolution. You don’t have to think too much about which players to use, but we’ll tell you exactly which ones are best. Players rated in the 60s...

Best players to use in EA FC 24 Elite Ascension Evolution

Abandoned from a young age, the Maneater looks for warmth in the cold, dark Mineshaft of Lethal Company. If you don’t have a loving touch and leave the Maneater starved of affection, you might just become its dinner. Added into Lethal Company v60, the Maneater brings a unique mechanic...

What is the Maneater in Lethal Company?

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Magic: The Gathering players who loved exploring the sorcery and magic behind Strixhaven will be excited to know Wizards of the Coast is heading back to the academy’s plane, Arcavios, in 2026. Return to Arcavios is one of four “Return” MTG sets planned in the Metronome arc, and it’s...

What is Arcavios in MTG? Returning plane explained

The 2024 Pokémon World Championships has been a rollercoaster of hype, and it became infinitely better during the closing ceremony where it was revealed Pokémon Owner’s cards would be returning in the Trading Card Game next year. There were many exciting reveals during the Aug. 18 Pokémon...

Name and claim: Pokémon Owner’s cards returning to TCG again next year

As Doctor Doom sets his eyes on Fortnite island, Jonesy and Hope join their hands to protect the island and investigate the bad guy’s nefarious plans. After dealing damage to players or NPCs at new points of interest in Fortnite, Jonesy asks you to look for evidence at the Redline Rig. However, the place is big, and finding a piece of buried evidence can be daunting. If you’re having trouble finding the piece of evidence, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

How to investigate Redling Rig for evidence and bring it to Hope in Fortnite

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Countless VALORANT fans that have been waiting for the first VCT event in Canada, and now, the wait might be coming to an end, according to the latest leaked video allegedly from the esports team at Riot Games. In a newly leaked video, Riot Games’ Anna Donlon and Leo Faria...

Leaked Riot video suggests where pro VALORANT events will be held in 2025—including Canada

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Look out Fortnite, there’s a challenger in town in the battle for the crown of best collabs after Dave the Diver’s surprising trio of announcements today. Ahead of Gamescom’s Opening Night Live on Aug. 20, Dave the Diver appeared in the pre-show with a hat trick of collaboration announcements that expand the depth (pun intended) of the title.

Dave the Diver is going head-to-head with Fortnite for the crown of best collabs

Every endgame boss in Diablo 4 has an upgraded Tormented version you can summon only in World Tier Four. They’re quite similar to their normal counterparts, but Tormented bosses are more challenging to defeat—and the loot’s way better. Here’s what you need to know about these Tormented...

Diablo 4 Tormented Bosses: How to summon, difficulty, and loot

The Sunday Strands puzzle explores the nature of creation with a clue in the form of a simple question: “What do you make of this?”. Unlike yesterday’s brain-buster edition of this fun little word game, this puzzle is much more approachable. But if you still feel like you’re in need of assistance finding the Spangram of one of those pesky hiding words, we’ve got you covered.

‘What do you make of this?’ Strands NYT hints and answers for today (Aug. 18)

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

One of the best items you can get in Fortnite Chapter Five, season four is Doctor Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets. This weapon lets you harness immense power, but finding and using it can be a bit tricky. Once you know how to find and use this item, your odds of...

How to get and use Doctor Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets in Fortnite

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Esports World Cup PUBG 2024: Schedule, players, teams, and more

The Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia entered its final week on Wednesday, Aug. 21 with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, featuring a massive $2 million prize pool...

Esports World Cup PUBG 2024: Schedule, players, teams, and more

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