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Nintendo Expands Empire with Familiar Franchises: Theme Parks, Movies, and a “Switch 2” Console
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Nintendo Expands Empire with Familiar Franchises: Theme Parks, Movies, and a “Switch 2” Console

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Kyoto, Japan: Nintendo’s cross-media strategy extends beyond consoles—Super Nintendo World theme parks flourish in Japan and California, The Super...

May 28, 2025 09:41 PM Center
Indy 500 Sees Alex Palou Triumph in Late-Lap Overtake, Marks First Spanish Winner
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Indy 500 Sees Alex Palou Triumph in Late-Lap Overtake, Marks First Spanish Winner

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Indianapolis, USA: Spaniard Alex Palou snagged his first Indy 500 victory, edging out Scott Dixon in the final laps of a crash-marred race. A late...

May 28, 2025 09:41 PM Center
Dodgers Reportedly Turning to Star DH Shohei Ohtani for Pitching Amid Rotation Injury Crisis
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Dodgers Reportedly Turning to Star DH Shohei Ohtani for Pitching Amid Rotation Injury Crisis

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Los Angeles, USA: A rash of injuries has decimated the Dodgers’ starting rotation, forcing management to consider deploying star designated hitter...

May 28, 2025 09:41 PM Leanleft
“Elden Ring: Nightreign” Director Expresses “Nerves and Excitement” as FromSoftware Polishes Game Balance for Launch
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“Elden Ring: Nightreign” Director Expresses “Nerves and Excitement” as FromSoftware Polishes Game Balance for Launch

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Tokyo, Japan: Junya Ishizaki, director of “Elden Ring: Nightreign,” admits feeling both anxious and thrilled as FromSoftware enters final...

May 28, 2025 09:41 PM Neutral
This tiny piece of tech will change how you watch the Indy 500
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This tiny piece of tech will change how you watch the Indy 500

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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: When you watch this year’s Indy 500, you’ll see more than roaring cars. A pea-sized sensor in each cockpit delivers...

May 26, 2025 06:08 PM Neutral
200 mph for 500 miles: How IndyCar drivers prepare for the big race
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200 mph for 500 miles: How IndyCar drivers prepare for the big race

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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: In preparation for the iconic 500-mile race at speeds topping 200 mph, IndyCar drivers focus on neck and core strength...

May 26, 2025 06:08 PM Neutral
French Open Braces for New Era as Rafael Nadal’s Absence Opens Up Men’s Field
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French Open Braces for New Era as Rafael Nadal’s Absence Opens Up Men’s Field

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Paris, France: Rafael Nadal’s retirement leaves the French Open without its 14-time champion for the first time in two decades. Fans and rivals...

May 24, 2025 11:52 AM Neutral
Women Making Bets: Sports Betting Sees Surge in Female Fans and Initiatives to Engage Them
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Women Making Bets: Sports Betting Sees Surge in Female Fans and Initiatives to Engage Them

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USA: Sports betting platforms report a dramatic increase in female bettors, now comprising about 30–35% of the user base—up from 20% in 2020....

May 24, 2025 11:52 AM Neutral
French Open Braces for New Era as Rafael Nadal’s Absence Opens Up Men’s Field
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French Open Braces for New Era as Rafael Nadal’s Absence Opens Up Men’s Field

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Paris, France: For the first time in nearly two decades, the French Open proceeds without 14-time champion Rafael Nadal, who retired last year at...

May 24, 2025 11:43 AM Neutral

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