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  1. Game Changer Fans Want More ‘Rulette,’ but Dropout CEO Sam Reich Isn't Convinced Polygon talks with Dropout CEO and Game Changer host Sam Reich about Rueltte and how he decides what games to turn into spinoff series.
  2. Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
  3. Can an ‘eSUV’ e-bike really go from trail to town? Have you ever wanted an electric bike that easily transitions from the drudgery of urban asphalt to adventures in gravel and dirt?
  4. Fishlock breaks Rapinoe's Reign scoring record Jess Fishlock claimed the Seattle Reign's all-time scoring record from Megan Rapinoe by netting a brace against the Boston Legacy on Friday.
  5. A doomsday scenario for American AI That is the title of my latest Free Press column, here is the closing bit: Sick and elderly Americans will go to Chinese companies for their AI-invented and AI-tested medical devices and drugs.
  6. My Routine for Always Staying Ahead of My Travel Photos Steal my can't-fail way to organize literally thousands of photos before you get home.
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United States Vetoes U.N. Cease-fire Resolution in Gaza Conflict

NPR

The United States vetoed multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict throughout late 2023 and into 2024. The first veto came in December 2023, when the U.S. blocked a resolution backed by more than 90 member states and put forward by the United Arab Emirates. Washington argued that a ceasefire demand not explicitly tied to the release of hostages held by Hamas would only embolden the militant group. A second veto followed in February 2024, drawing sharp international criticism. Opponents argued the vetoes gave cover to Israeli military operations that had caused enormous civilian casualties in Gaza. The repeated use of the veto strained relationships with allies and fueled debate about the legitimacy of the Security Council's veto structure when a permanent member is closely allied with one party to a conflict.

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United States Vetoes U.N. Cease-fire Resolution in Gaza Conflict
LOCAL

Colorado Man Dies From a Pet Gila Monster Bite

CNN

A Colorado man died in February 2024 after being bitten by a Gila monster he illegally kept as a pet — believed to be the first such death in the United States in nearly a century. Christopher Ward, 34, was found by his girlfriend with the lizard latched onto his hand at their Lakewood home just before midnight on February 12. Ward was bitten for approximately four minutes before seeking medical attention and was placed on life support, dying four days later.

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ARTS

The Rise of Romance Novel Bookstores in America

Fast Company

Dedicated romance novel bookstores have exploded across the United States, growing from just four physical stores in 2022 to 59 by the end of 2024 — an increase of nearly 1,400 percent in just two years. Print romance sales more than doubled between 2020 and 2023, climbing from 18 million copies to 39 million, reflecting a broader cultural embrace of the genre.

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CULTURE

Navigating Ethics in Supporting Sports Teams

Journal of Applied Philosophy

The ethics of being a sports fan raises a range of philosophical questions about identity, loyalty, and moral responsibility. Scholars have examined whether partisan fandom — unconditional support for a team regardless of its conduct — is morally defensible, or whether fans bear some responsibility for the behavior of the clubs, athletes, and fellow supporters they align with. Key issues include whether fandom reinforces racist or sexist institutional cultures, and how fans should respond when their team or its owners act unethically.

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