Columbus, OH

Update: Lego has officially confirmed these sets are real with a release date of October 1st, 2024. Lego and Fortnite fans got a real treat in the cute and creative Lego-ified modes within the video game that launched back in December. But those fans may have something else to get excited about: real-life Lego Fortnite sets of building blocks, which could be coming as soon as October if leaks are to be believed.

Leaked Lego Fortnite Sets Show Battle Bus, Loot Llama and More

On Everest's sacred slopes, climate change is thinning snow and ice, increasingly exposing the bodies of hundreds of mountaineers who died chasing their dream to summit the world's highest mountain. Sherpa said that bringing one body down from close to Lhotse's 8,516 metre peak -- the world's fourth-highest mountain -- had been among the hardest challenges so far.

As ice melts, Everest's 'death zone' gives up its ghosts

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

WashingtonExaminer

A South Korean robot’s “suicide” is being investigated by the Gumi City Council after the cyborg hurled itself down a two-meter, or six-and-a-half foot, flight of stairs on Wednesday. The now-defunct robot was appointed a city council officer in August 2023 and was capable of calling an elevator and moving between floors on its own. […]

Robot commits suicide: ‘Depressed’ cyborg hurls itself down flight of stairs

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Distractify

When it comes to action-packed reality television, Deadliest Catch has been entertaining viewers since it first premiered nearly 20 years ago. Over the decades, fans of the show have been enraptured by the dangers of deep-sea fishing and crabbing. One aspect that viewers have come to understand over the years is that the people aren't the only characters they're watching in the series. The boats themselves have their own personalities, making them cast members just like the humans that man them.However, when it comes to the biggest personalities aboard each vessel, those roles are filled by the various captains. Captain...

Gone But Not Forgotten: What Happened to 'Deadliest Catch's' Tony Lara?

Florida State

J. Souza

A rusting ship, mysteriously abandoned off the Florida coast, has become a local legend. Known as the "Casino Ghost Ship," it's a place where rumors and reality mix, sparking curiosity and a little bit of fear.

The "Casino Ghost Ship" That Was Abandoned After a Deadly Lung Disease Was Found On Board

The Pikachu is out of the bag, as The Pokemon Company has unveiled new and exclusive merch items that players can expect to find when exploring the Pokemon World Championships 2024. Top Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Pokemon Go, and Pokemon TCG players will compete for the crown and the opportunity...

Limited Pokemon 2024 World Championship merch met with hype and heartache

You can's say Fujifilm is boring. It stuck to APS-C sensors instead of going full-frame like everyone else, while releasing cool and weird models like the X100 VI. That strategy has been refreshing in a conservative industry and undeniably successful. It also went big by introducing its first medium-format camera...

Fujifilm GFX 100 II: The king of medium-format mirrorless cameras

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet an amazing and loving Goldendoodle who is searching for his TRUE furever family. Waylon is a three-year-old pup who was put into rescue through no fault of his own. According to his Petfinder profile, Waylon originally grew up with a family of his own, but after that family got a new puppy they decided Waylon had to go. There are no further details provided, but it is lucky that Great Dog Rescue New England was there to give Waylon the chance at happiness he truly deserves!

Goldendoodle Surrendered To Rescue After Original Owners Get New Puppy

Interesting Engineering

The team trained their robot using extensive motion capture data and dance videos, separately training the upper and lower body for better motion replication.

Dancing droids: Scientists teach humanoid robot sweet moves, high-fives, hugs

Video Games On SI

Robot Entertainment announced that Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is coming to PC and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is coming to PC and Xbox Series X|S in 2025

Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

According to a recent internal email reported on by Business Insider and IGN, Microsoft is shutting down a diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) team. The team’s lead claims that the company’s leadership has showcased “investigated and evidenced discrimination, harassment, and toxicity.” Additionally, they claim that their “role and team were eliminated due to ‘changing business needs’ as of July 1st, 2024.” It also states that DEI programs and teams are at a danger across all businesses.

Microsoft Officially Kills Woke Gaming

Orlando, FL

Funky Kong’s plane and the Yoshi’s Adventure ride marquee are among the latest additions at the Epic Universe construction site in Orlando. Construction workers have begun assembling a stationary plane belonging to Funky Kong at the construction site of Donkey Kong Country in the new Epic Universe theme park. The area will be part of Super Nintendo World when Epic Universe opens at Universal Orlando in 2025.

Epic Universe construction update: Funky Kong’s plane flies into Donkey Kong Country

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Akron, OH

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Big news out of Ohio: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is making a major shift by relocating 175 jobs from its Akron headquarters to a new facility in Costa Rica. This move, part of their "Goodyear Forward" transformation plan, will take effect in early 2025.

A major Ohio company is moving its jobs overseas

Boston, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

M Henderson

Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

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Lego's first Fortnite sets are here

Lego just announced its first sets inspired by the gaming phenomenon Fortnite. These kits draw from iconic characters and vehicles from both the original game and...

Lego's first Fortnite sets are here

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