A week after the release of both Mesa 24.2.1 and Mesa 24.1.7, the next point release Mesa 24.2.2 is out now with numerous bug fixes and improvements. With this release a key point from the release notes is that both Intel Lunar Lake and Battlemage have been enabled, so you no longer need to force them. As the release manager is on holiday, the official release notes page has not been put up yet but here's what was listed in the release announcement email from the mailing list:

Mesa 24.2.2 graphics drivers released enabling Intel Lunar Lake and Battlemage

With the recent announcement that both the Retroid Pocket 5 and Retroid Pocket Mini will have Linux support thanks to the new chipset, it's an exciting time for retro gamers and now we know how much you'll need to save. In a fresh post on X / Twitter the official...

Retroid Pocket 5 and Retroid Pocket Mini price and pre-order date revealed

Elecrow sent over a review unit of their new CrowView Note, a portable all-in-one monitor and keyboard that you can use to turn various devices into a proper workstation. There's a growing list of companies that make these, and this is the first one I've been able to actually get my hands on to try and I have to admit — I'm pretty impressed. That said, to be clear this is not a general device for everyone, it's a specialised device to fill a specific need you may have.

The Elecrow CrowView Note is a real useful all-in-one portable monitor and keyboard

Pest Apocalypse continues looking great. One I highlighted before and doing so again now due to a brand new demo, bringing vehicular action to the survivor-like bullet hell genre. The update comes as part of the Games from Croatia event on Steam. Similar in basic theme to Earl vs. the...

Try the refreshed demo of Pest Apocalypse a pizza-delivery survivor-like bullet heaven

Kentucky State

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Boca Raton, FL

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There's a buzz in Boca Raton, but not the kind you’d expect for a luxury development. The highly anticipated Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences is facing some serious backlash as frustrated buyers are now taking legal action, demanding their money back after years of waiting.

Florida Developer Hit with 3 More Lawsuits in 10 Days as Buyers Demand Deposits Back

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

J. Souza

More passengers who sailed on the P&O Cruises ship Ventura earlier this year are seeking compensation after getting sick with gastrointestinal symptoms. So far, more than 80 people have instructed law firms to pursue legal action against the cruise line, according to news reports.

Over 80 Cruise Passengers Seeking Compensation from Cruise Line After Getting Sick

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

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A cluttered kitchen sink area can make the whole room look messy and this likely impedes your productivity. Why not take a couple of minutes to do a proper decluttering to get the kitchen sink area decluttered & organized?

Keep The Kitchen Sink Area Decluttered & Organized

Kansas City, MO

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Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

Wyoming State

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Update: U.S. Highway 26/287 reopened Friday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire.

Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council at its study session Monday advanced a proposal by council member Stephanie Hancock to impound vehicles that are not registered and insured and driven by someone with a license.

Update: Aurora advances impound of unregistered, uninsured vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers

North Carolina State

Troutman, NC

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If you're on the hunt for mouthwatering Southern cooking, look no further than Julia’s Talley House in Troutman, North Carolina. Since opening in 1979, this charming restaurant has become famous for its perfectly fried chicken—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned just right.

The Fried Chicken At This North Carolina Restaurant Is So Good That It Almost Sells Out Every Day

A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Ready to destroy some tyres? Parking Garage Rally Circuit from Walaber Entertainment has announced a release date for September 20. A love letter to retro racers and in particular the Sega Saturn, presented like a lost Sega Saturn game, this is one for fans of the proper classics. Check out...

Parking Garage Rally Circuit releases September 20

Colorado State

Denver, CO

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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Wine 9.17 released with window surface scaling on High DPI displays

The Windows compatibility layer Wine version 9.17 is out now bringing new features and bug fixes so here's what's new. From the release notes these are...

Wine 9.17 released with window surface scaling on High DPI displays

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