Новости за 16.12.2023

Gifts play an important role in human relationships and are about more than consumerism

1. Atari 2600 Plus Review: A Modern Throwback  CNET
2. Gaming's retro revival brings back classic console with a modern twist  9News
3. Atari Console Re-release Targets Gen X Nostalgia  AARP

The year is ending with a significant level of optimism among investors, focusing on an expected string of rate cuts from the Fed and an estimated economic soft landing.

In May this year, the Congressional Budget Office estimated outstanding US government debt next October to be $27,388 billion. By the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year, it will exceed $34,000 billion. It is soaring out of control, and perhaps it is not surprising that the CBO has not updated its forecasts with this debt uncertainty. The CBO also assumed that debt interest costs last year would be $663 billion, when it ended up being $980 billion 48% higher than forecast. For the current fiscal year... Читать дальше...

An independent senator is sponsoring a law that would required porn websites to implement some kind of age verification mechanism to protect minors from exposure to online pornography. Critics say that would be ineffective and would raise significant privacy and freedom of expression issues.

David Hilderman, who ran for the PPC in the Saanich—Gulf Islands riding in 2021, has a university degree in engineering, but is not licensed as a professional engineer, according to a recent B.C. Supreme Court judgment.

By Ryan Menezes Published: December 16th, 2023

Whipping up a bowl of hard sauce made me wonder, "what other frostings should I add brandy to?"

Their future doesn’t look too bright.

An updated version of the original Atari home console, the 2600 Plus can connect to modern high-definition TVs.

As prices for both new and used vehicles appear to be stabilizing after a surge in prices after the pandemic, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers advice on what to consider if you're deciding whether to buy a vehicle now.

Express Sport's Yasmin Syed was coached by Patrick Mouratoglou before taking on the pros at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown.

Like many other educators, high school science teacher Robert Curtiss of Dearborn, Michigan, thought he was doing the right thing by investing in his school district’s 403(b) retirement plan. Then federal regulators charged the company handling Curtiss’ investments with fraud.

CLEVELAND — Two years ago, Justin Fields made his NFL start on the road.

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The United States Congress passed legislation that orders the release of governmental records pertaining to UFOs dating back 25 years.

We come to the sixteenth door of the advent calendar, but unfortunately it's quite far up above you. You're going to have to climb.

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For Leon Edwards, the stakes are as high as ever.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 24: North Carolina State Wolfpack forward DJ Burns Jr. (30) in action during a game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Brigham Young Cougars Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Photo by Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Three, maybe four, should really stand out

Check out our picks and preview for college football bowl game action this weekend.

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Like what’s the plan here?

In the immortal words of Ron Swanson, “Never half-ass two things, whole-ass one thing.” I think that’s what I’ve been struggling with as I’ve followed the Guardians so far this offseason. I don’t know what their plan is. Are we contenders? Not right now we aren’t. Are we rebuilding? Sure doesn’t look like it. If we’re not rebuilding are we going to make a move that helps us contend? Hell if I know. I can tell you right now this won’t be my most polished piece ever... Читать дальше...

You might not realise this symptom is a sign of a potentially fatal medical emergency.

After a year on the aging beat, I'm finding strength in those who honor the departed while moving forward and in those who meet disease with courage and grace.