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Read More »Avowed is a new first-person fantasy RPG from the creator of The Outer Worlds Obsidian
Avowed, a new first-person RPG from Fallout: New Vegas and creator of The Outer Worlds, Obsidian Entertainment, was announced on today’s Xbox Games Showcase. With Avowed, Obsidian plunges back into fantasy to rest from science fiction. Set in the world of Eora, which you know is a fantasy world because …
Read More »Unbelievable: American Airlines will not allow any exemption to its mask requirements
American Airlines has strengthened its onboard coverage policy. From July 29th, the carrier will not allow any exemption for passengers older than two years. Even for passengers who have documented medical exemptions, they must wear a mask while traveling with Americans on board and ashore, otherwise they will not be …
Read More »Why some mosquitoes prefer humans
Within minutes, mosquitoes, attracted to human or non-human scent, would grab a tube and enter. Later, the tubes were removed to count the mosquitoes and determine how many preferred Dr. Rose. The resulting data revealed that mosquitoes that originally came from very dense areas, more than 5,000 people per square …
Read More »Stocks under pressure after jobless claims rise, all eyes on Washington’s stimulus efforts
US stocks fell on Thursday after the data showed no real improvement in weekly unemployment data with coronavirus cases increasing further in many states, though Senate and White House Republicans announced progress toward a deal on another financial aid package for businesses and households affected by the pandemic. However, investors …
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