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Halloween, the asymmetrical 1v4 stealth horror game developed by IllFonic, will feature its first hands-on playable demo at PAX East 2026 in Boston. The demo includes the Haddonfield Heights map with the abandoned Myers house, allowing players to control Michael Myers or survivors. A panel will include Malek Akkad, Ryan Freimann, IllFonic’s Jared Gerritzen and Jordan Mathewson, with John Carpenter joining virtually, followed by a Guinness World Records attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as Michael Myers.

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The 17-second clip shows the worker pushing plastic plates and wrappers off a busy ghat into the river, prompting widespread disgust online. Haridwar's ghats attract millions for holy dips, but pollution persists despite billions spent on India's Namami Gange cleanup program since 2014. Viewers called for better waste management, penalties on disposables, and training, highlighting risks to aquatic life and tourism while no official response has come yet.

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A short video from Haridwar captures a sanitation worker sweeping trash straight into the sacred Ganga, right amid evening crowds and rituals.

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In a widely liked post, the billionaire entrepreneur explained how prior authorizations—insurers' approvals for treatments—often undermine the very doctor networks they require. Doctors like Krutika Kuppalli described endless appeals for essential care, such as antibiotics for rare infections, while surveys show 93% of physicians say these delays harm patients, with many abandoning treatment. Patients shared painful examples, from denied anesthesia to massive bills, though insurers argue the process prevents overuse and fraud; Cuban suggested self-insured plan holders call their CEO for overrides, as reforms like Colorado's 2026 rules and federal bills gain traction.

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Mark Cuban highlighted a frustrating irony: Insurers force patients to use approved doctors, then deny those doctors' recommendations. His words resonated with physicians and patients sharing their own ordeal stories.

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President Trump tasked Vice President JD Vance with leading a whole-of-government effort to combat government waste and fraud during the State of the Union address.

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Spain, fresh off their Euro 2024 win over England, meets Argentina, Copa América 2024 champions after beating Colombia, in the March 27 Finalissima at Qatar's 88,000-seat Lusail Stadium. Tickets went on sale Wednesday evening and sold out fast, with supporters facing long waits, lagging verification codes, and server issues on the official site. A few grabbed seats like Category 1 blocks, while resale offers emerged quickly; prices start at 200 QAR ($55) for basic entry, and travel packages remain available through Qatar Airways.

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Fans waited over two hours in virtual queues, battling crashes and errors, just to see Messi face young star Yamal at Lusail Stadium.

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Videos from the February 24 event showed Lutnick greeting lawmakers, prompting backlash over emails in January 2026 Epstein files revealing he arranged a 2012 family trip to the financier's island after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Lutnick testified he visited once for lunch with his wife and children, denying knowledge of crimes and no flight logs list him. While the White House calls criticism partisan and no charges exist, the clips fueled online anger over elite accountability, even from some supporters noting his prior denials.

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Clips of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick smiling and shaking hands during Trump's State of the Union address brought his past Epstein ties back into sharp focus.

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The Jets winger, who dressed for the first two Olympic games but sat out the rest, prioritized club duties over the U.S. team's White House visit with President Trump. He reunited with his young daughter and practiced Tuesday ahead of tonight's game against Vancouver, slotting back onto the top line amid injuries to key teammates like Josh Morrissey. Last year, a similar Olympic benching fueled Connor's career-best 97 points; fans hope for more as Winnipeg fights for playoffs with 26 games left. Jets coach Scott Arniel praised his commitment, while Connor called the whirlwind focused on the gold.

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Fresh off celebrating Team USA's overtime gold-medal win, Kyle Connor flew straight back to Winnipeg to rejoin his Jets teammates, eager for the playoff push ahead.

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The Lakers fell to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, their second straight loss, with Dončić posting 22 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists before owning the late decision. Critics like ESPN's Zach Lowe called his constant referee complaints 'unwatchable,' while Tim MacMahon and Chandler Parsons labeled it a glaring flaw that's exhausting for officials. Leading the league with 13 technical fouls, Dončić draws comparisons to other stars, though some defend him as the league's punching bag since his trade to L.A. a year ago, amid the team's 34-23 record clinging to sixth in the West.

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Luka Dončić passed up an open 3-pointer in the final seconds, inbounded to LeBron James, and watched the shot rim out in a 110-109 defeat that left the Lakers frustrated.

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Congressman Greg Steube criticized the H-1B visa program for prioritizing foreign labor over American workers and urged passage of his EXILE Act to terminate it. Discussions highlighted data showing H-1B workers are cheaper and lists of companies such as Dr Pepper, T-Mobile, and Tesla employing H-1B holders.

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The 27-year-old Irish right-back, who joined Barnsley from St Patrick's Athletic in 2023 and spent the first half of the 2025/26 season on loan at Notts County, has sealed a permanent move to Derry City FC. Derry manager Tiernan Lynch praised Cotter's strong CV from Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's, calling it a key boost for their right-back spot. Cotter expressed excitement about the league's rising standard and his chance to chase trophies, with international clearance secured for a possible debut against Waterford FC on Friday at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Barnsley thanked him for his contributions, while fans shared mixed farewells, some dubbing him the 'step over Prince.'

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Barry Cotter is heading home to the League of Ireland, trading Barnsley's red shirt for Derry City's colors just in time for their season opener.

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On February 14, the two-time NBA MVP called Lionel Messi the best talent ever for his consistency at the top, but praised Cristiano Ronaldo's discipline for staying elite at 41. Giannis related personally to Ronaldo's drive, yet hailed both as legends who've already won in life. Fans split along familiar lines, with Ronaldo backers celebrating the nod to mentality amid his 962nd goal, while Messi supporters pointed to his dazzle at 38 for Inter Miami.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo paused at Bucks media day, then laid out his honest take on soccer's biggest rivalry: Messi's pure genius paired with Ronaldo's endless grind.

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Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was escorted from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after displaying a sign stating 'Black People Aren't Apes.' The protest referenced a video recently shared by Trump that depicted Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, which a White House official attributed to a staffer error and was subsequently removed. This marks the second year in a row Green has been removed from such an address.

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