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Star Wars: The Old Republic hopes to recapture the 'classic' experience with difficulty options and a new way to start from scratch

I don't know if Stars Wars: The Old Republic is the best MMO around—or even the best Star Wars MMO around—but there's something to be said for keeping the party alive for nearly 15 years at this point, even as developer Broadsword took the reins from BioWare in 2023. If you miss

Ars Live recap: How can we stop publishers from killing their own games?

Video Game Preservation: Saving Yesterday's Games for Tomorrow's Players | Ars Live This week, Ars hosted a live discussion with Ross Scott about the Stop Killing Games movement and its ongoing efforts to ensure that games remain playable even after the original p

Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Dell XPS 13 and more

A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.

9to5Mac Daily: August 14, 2026 – Apple TV news, iPhone 18 expectations

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Sa

Battlefield 6's Top Gun collaboration is more involved than I expected, and it convinced me that Carrier Strike should be a permanent mode

Battlefield 6's fourth season has been a highlight. From introducing naval combat to the game to adding its largest map yet - there's a lot for older Battlefield fans to enjoy. That same cohort, I wager - counting myself among them - will naturally be very excited for Top Gun to

Sraëka Lillian's one-a-week RPG "sketches" are a lovely series of experiments with hoary old conventions from Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest

There's a running joke in the world of THEA-TAH that Shakespeare's Hamlet is a play made up entirely of quotations. I often get the same feeling when I play a fantasy RPG, and especially a fantasy RPG created with toolkits such as EasyRPG or RPG Maker that come with their own fre

UK authorities continue probe into Nigel Farage’s crypto ‘gifts’ after by-election win

The UK lawmaker declared victory following a by-election, triggering a resumption of an investigation from the parliamentary commissioner for standards into his crypto donations.

James Spader's Ultron Returns in Official Trailer for Marvel’'s 'VisionQuest'

SummaryDisney+ has officially released the first teaser trailer for Marvel’s upcoming series 'VisionQuest'Paul Bettany reprises his role as Vision alongside James Spader returning as the voice and avatar of UltronThe eight-episode show serves as the final installment in the Wanda

Islam Makhachev Secures 17th Consecutive UFC Win Over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330

SummaryIslam Makhachev extended his historic winning streak to 17 consecutive fights at UFC 330 in PhiladelphiaThe pound-for-pound leader defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision with scores of 49-46 49-46 and 48-47Makhachev officially broke Anderson Silva's 13-year-old

Cristiano Ronaldo Declares 2026-27 Season Will "Probably [Be] My Last year of Football"

SummaryCristiano Ronaldo has offered his clearest indication yet that he could retire from professional football at the end of the current seasonSpeaking in an exclusive interview published ahead of his wedding to Georgina Rodríguez the 41-year-old stated he wants to leave a spec

Arsenal cruise to win over Manchester City in Community Shield

Premier League champions hand new ​City boss Enzo Maresca a humbling defeat ⁠in his first football game in ​charge.

Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: ‘I hope people say I was a good and decent man’

Tim Cook has entered his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1. In an interview with CBS News this week, Cook reflected on his “legacy” as Apple CEO.

Disney says that Kingdom Hearts is now a 'billion dollar franchise'

In an investor-focused article on the Walt Disney Company website, the entertainment giant revealed an achievement that caught me off-guard: Kingdom Hearts, the mesmerizingly strange Final Fantasy x Disney crossover series, numbers among the company's "billion-dollar franchises."

Star Trek’s Babs Olusanmokun on the End of Strange New Worlds: ‘I Don't See It as a Final Episode’

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Babs Olusanmokun, who plays Dr. M'Benga, says he doesn't see the end of the show "as a final episode."

Suppressors Have Been Deregulated and Can Now Be Bought Over the Counter (With Some Key Exceptions)

In a massive win for gun owners, the Trump Administration has yet to appeal a district court ruling that deregulates suppressor purchases. But there are still plenty of questions around buying a suppressor The post Suppressors Have Been Deregulated and Can Now Be Bought Over the

The Plan to Reintroduce Grizzly Bears to California Dies Quietly

The plan to explore a grizzly bear reintroduction met opposition from hunters, ranchers, and rural communities The post The Plan to Reintroduce Grizzly Bears to California Dies Quietly appeared first on Outdoor Life.

The 12 Biggest Bass Ever Caught by Anglers

Here’s a look back at the some of the biggest largemouth, smallmouth, and stripers ever landed The post The 12 Biggest Bass Ever Caught by Anglers appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Vintage Wildlife Photos: This Grizzly Bear Release Went Horribly Wrong

Warden Louis Kis ended up shooting the bear to avoid being further mauled The post Vintage Wildlife Photos: This Grizzly Bear Release Went Horribly Wrong appeared first on Outdoor Life.

“He’s on Your Bag Cuz!” Watch This Wade Fisherman Fight Off a Shark Attack

The author's son was wade-fishing for seatrout when a huge shark slammed into his fish bag The post “He’s on Your Bag Cuz!” Watch This Wade Fisherman Fight Off a Shark Attack appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Citing Wildfire Risk, Trump Administration Proposes to Scrap Entire Roadless Rule. Critics Argue That More Roads Will Lead to More Fires

The public comment period is expected to open for 30 days on the final decision The post Citing Wildfire Risk, Trump Administration Proposes to Scrap Entire Roadless Rule. Critics Argue That More Roads Will Lead to More Fires appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Lit Hub Daily: August 17, 2026

What did Jodi Picoult decide she needed to commemorate turning 60 and writing 30 novels? A tattoo. | Lit Hub Craft Steven W. Thrasher explores what we can learn about solidarity from Greg Tate’s recently reissued Flyboy in the Buttermilk.

Filling Big Walk with people who had no one to play with demonstrated how deceptively profound it can be

Suddenly, I'm alone. Where there was once cacophonous sound all around me, now there is none. Where there were once blobby people with sausage noses waggling their Playdough arms all around me, now there are none. All I see is a forest rapidly darkening, and all I hear is the sou

Spider-Man is looking exceptionally strong in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls

Since its release, people have been throwing themselves at Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Much debate has been had around who are the strongest characters in the base roster, but now that the game's first big tournament has concluded, we may have an early answer. Read more

Buyers Would Rather Spend Thousands More At Carvana Than Suffer The Crap Dealers Put Them Through

Plus, Tesla is apparently preparing a Cybercab invasion, McLaren is considering adding a slew of dealerships to the U.S. and more.

Here Are All The Ways You Would Fix IndyCar If You Had The Power

There are so many ways to improve the pinnacle of open-wheel racing.

George Washington Carver And Henry Ford Teamed Up To Try Plant-Based Plastic Car Bodies

In an unlikely partnership, George Washington Carver and Henry Ford once worked together to build a plastic, plant-based car. Here's the story of this team-up.

These Are The Cars Readers Deemed The Most Soulless

The worst offenders making these production-ready soulless machines on wheels, whether new or old, seemed to come from Toyota, Chevrolet, Stellantis, and Tesla.

Why The SCCA Made The 1965 Shelby GT350 Get Rid Of Its Back Seat

The SCCA can be pretty picky about the cars it allows to race in its competitions. Here's why the club made Ford remove the backseat from the '65 Mustang GT350.

I Tried Krispy Kreme’s Hard-To-Get Pokemon Doughnuts, And One Of Them Was Actually Pretty Good

But you're still hungry

Olivia Rodrigo Quietly Paid a Fan’s Final Semester of College Tuition

The pop star paid for a University of Alabama student's final semester of college after discovering her story on TikTok. Olivia Rodrigo Quietly Paid a Fan’s Final Semester of College Tuition Karan Singh

Charley Crockett Says He “Lost a Lot of Respect” For Jack White After Satanic Doo-Wop Group Controversy

The country crooner also claimed it wasn't Twin Temple's Satanic imagery that made him remove them from his tour dates. Charley Crockett Says He “Lost a Lot of Respect” For Jack White After Satanic Doo-Wop Group Controversy Travis Bland

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a setback for Eyepoint, a win for Amylyx, and more

Eyepoint disclosed that a Phase 3 trial of its experimental treatment for a common cause of age-related blindness fell short of its primary goal

Entropy, a deliciously miserable Final Fantasy-esque RPG where your party members can permanently die, is now out in early access

I was already aware of Entropy before Edwin called it a game that looked like a PS1 game fished from a toilet, primarily thanks to the stellar work developer Lovely Hellplace carried out in their previous game Dread Delusion, but I'm sure that would have hooked me in conceptually

Book Review: ‘NB by J.C.,’ by James Campbell

“NB by J.C.” collects the variegated musings of James Campbell in the Times Literary Supplement.

When Is It OK to Give Up on a Book? Our Readers Have Thoughts.

From carefree dabblers to book group die-hards, everyone, it seems, has an opinion. Just don’t tell them theirs is wrong.

Book Review: ‘Days of Miracle and Wonder,’ by Ashley Kahn

In “Days of Miracle and Wonder,” Ashley Kahn revisits the “trials and triumphs” of Paul Simon’s “Graceland.”

The Best Romance Novels of 2024 (So Far)

Looking for an escapist love story? Here are 2024’s sexiest, swooniest reads.

Martin Amis’s Best Books: A Guide

The acclaimed British novelist was also an essayist, memoirist and critic of the first rank.

Book Review: ‘Dom Casmurro,’ by Machado de Assis

“Dom Casmurro,” by Machado de Assis, teaches us to read — and reread — with precise detail and masterly obfuscation.

The Detective Novel ‘Whose Body?,’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, Turns 100

Dorothy L. Sayers dealt with emotional and financial instability by writing “Whose Body?,” the first of many to star the detective Lord Peter Wimsey.

Jeffries: ‘I don’t support’ DSA agenda

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that he does not back the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), even as democratic socialists and left-leaning candidates racked up primary wins in the last few months. “I don’t support the DSA agend

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary — a major victory for progressives

It’s a clear signal that the ascendant left can win primaries in key battlegrounds and carries massive implications for 2028.

Thanedar becomes latest incumbent to fall to a progressive challenger

Rep. Shri Thanedar lost to democratic socialist state Rep. Donavan McKinney as progressives continue their romp of primary wins this year.

White House officials tamped down efforts to oust Max Miller in final days

Ohio Republicans now have no choice but to rally behind a candidate many GOP insiders warn could cost the party a traditionally safe seat this November.

Progressives are on the cusp of a huge win. Their biggest stars are staying away.

Francesca Hong hasn’t drawn big name backers like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to her gubernatorial campaign, unlike other candidates this cycle.

Virgin Galactic delays next commercial spaceflight to 2027

Virgin Galactic's next customers will have to wait a bit longer to get off the ground. The suborbital space tourism company hasn't been to the final frontier since June 2024. It had been targeting late 2026 for the resumption of commercial service, but that's not going to happen,

Flock is tightening its rules in response to a growing surveillance backlash

The police-tech giant Flock is announcing today that it will change officers’ access to its nationwide network of license plate readers, in an apparent effort to quell a growing backlash and win back contracts lost amid concerns about mass surveillance and police abuse. Several c

Museum for Lola Mora is César Pelli's final building

US-based studio Pelli Clarke & Partners has created a museum, with a futuristic bridge and tower embedded with wind turbines, dedicated to artist Lola Mora in Argentina. Sited on a forested hillside on the edge of a suburban development in San Salvador de Jujuy in northwester

Could AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Win as Genmab A/S (GMAB) Faces a New Regulatory Test for Epcoritamab?

Trump-backed World Liberty wins conditional bank charter from federal regulator

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said it granted "preliminary conditional approval" to World Liberty Trust Co. on Friday.

Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules

<p>Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic ills</p><p>The Ontario government is now free to rip out Toronto’s bike lanes on its busiest streets after the region’s top court ruled in favour of the province

Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro

Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.

Plaintiff busted trying to use AI prompt injection to win court case, hides text instruction in filing — demands AI model reviewing the text should side with hi

An individual named Matthew Elliot inserted AI prompt injections in two of their filings for a case they filed against the New York Bariatric Group. According to 404 Media, Elliot added white text using a tiny font size under the heading of their pleading and before the first par

Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case

A judge has identified what appears to be the first time a US plaintiff has attempted to hide text in court filings that only an artificial intelligence system can read in a bid to win a case. In a decision published last week, Connecticut judge Walter Spader Jr. confirmed that t

‘No Disc No Buy’ Protesters Bombarded Sony’s Showcase For Phantom Blade Zero

The live chat, and then the post-stream comments, were of one furious voice

Mango Chicken Summer Rolls and More Recipes We Made This Week

Like “perfect” tomato toast and olive bar pasta salad.

STAT+: Doritos as farm-to-table snacks? Big Food, under duress, gets creative

Doritos in the classic nacho cheese flavor have 27 ingredients, including not just familiar ones but also a number of additives and preservatives.

Make-Ahead Salad Recipes for Dinner and Lunch

Four nourishing (and filling!) salads from the Test Kitchen that are perfect for meal prep.

The 20 Best Frozen Foods at Trader Joe’s

Easy frozen meals, silly treats, and pantry staples to always stock up on.