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Naughty Dog split over Joel's death in The Last of Us Part 2
Naughty Dog was split internally over killing Joel in The Last of Us Part 2, according to people involved.
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Better Than Dead sets May 12 Steam Early Access launch
Monte Gallo will launch Better Than Dead on Steam in Early Access on May 12.
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The Devil Wears Prada still shapes millennial career dreams
The Devil Wears Prada has stayed a touchstone for millennial ambition since its 2006 release.
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Hegseth's Crusades fascination shapes his view of Iran war policy
Pete Hegseth's long-running fascination with the Crusades has shaped how he thinks about modern conflicts, including war with Iran.
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Trump tells Congress U.S.-Iran war has been terminated
President Donald Trump told Congress the U.S.-Iran war was terminated after a ceasefire, even as reports said military measures continue.
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Historian Heather Cox Richardson gives America a B-/C+ for its first 250 years
Historian Heather Cox Richardson rated America’s first 250 years a B-/C+, citing its multiracial democracy and cultural achievements.
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Singapore PM Wong says AI will disrupt jobs but create new ones
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said AI will change jobs, but the government will create new work and protect workers.
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FDA Approves Otarmeni Gene Therapy for Severe Congenital Hearing Loss
On April 23, 2026, the FDA granted accelerated approval to Otarmeni, a Regeneron gene therapy for OTOF-related severe hearing loss.
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Weddings shift from simple community rites to costly displays, Vogue says
Weddings have evolved from local community rites into displays of prosperity, while Vogue says it also features intimate, lower-cost celebrations.
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Vox explains how scientists and philosophers assess sentience in insects and AI
Vox outlines how experts evaluate sentience in beings like insects and future AI using ethical and scientific criteria.
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Man Attempted Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Linked to ‘Normie Extremism’
Cole Tomas Allen tried to carry out a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, motivated by political grievances against Trump.
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Bolivia lost 1.5 million acres of primary forest in 2025
Bolivia lost 1.5 million acres of primary forest in 2025 as cattle ranching drove most clearing, with Mennonite settlers among the notable contributors.
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Supreme Court wraps arguments with election law, Trump cases still pending
The Supreme Court heard its final arguments of the 2026 term on Wednesday, with election law and Trump-related cases still pending.[s1]
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Sri Lanka Seeks Investors for Struggling Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Sri Lanka invites investors to revive Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, which has lacked regular flights since 2013.
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Malaysian man remanded over assault on pregnant wife that caused miscarriage
Malaysian police remanded a 43-year-old man for 7 days over an alleged attack on his pregnant wife that led to a miscarriage.
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Malaysian woman jailed two years for infanticide after newborn thrown from high-rise
A 24-year-old Malaysian woman was sentenced to two years in jail for killing her newborn by throwing the baby from a 38th-floor flat in Kuala Lumpur.
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Report Links Trump’s ‘Destroy-and-Deal’ Tactics to Potential North Korea Strategy
A South China Morning Post report examines whether Donald Trump’s ‘destroy-and-deal’ approach could target North Korea’s regime.
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Viral swimsuit walk by Pampanga pageant contestant sparks body image debate
RJ Perkins, 21, drew online attention after a swimsuit walk at Mister Pampanga in north of Manila sparked talk of body positivity for men.
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Brics fails to agree on Middle East stance at New Delhi meeting
Brics members failed to agree on a common Middle East position at a New Delhi meeting led by India last week.
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Pakistan’s IMF-backed recovery under threat as stalled US-Iran talks pressure economy
Pakistan’s economic recovery faces risks as stalled US-Iran mediation raises foreign exchange concerns and energy curbs dampen growth prospects.
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Roblox to Require Facial Age Verification for Indonesian Users Under 16
Roblox will use facial age scans to verify users under 16 in Indonesia, affecting 23 million accounts and restricting chat features accordingly.
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Myanmar moves Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest
Myanmar’s junta has commuted Aung San Suu Kyi’s remaining sentence to house arrest at a designated residence.
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Japan survey finds sexual abuse reported at 15% of hospitals
Japan's Children and Families Agency released a first-of-its-kind survey on hospital sexual abuse that found reports at 15% of facilities.
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Japan says 250 universities may close or merge as enrolments fall
Japan's finance ministry said 250 universities nationwide are likely to be closed or merged as the student pool shrinks.