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Sunday August 11st, 2024 morning edition

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Video footage posted on Telegram Saturday, Aug. 10 allegedly shows Ukrainian soldiers having entered Russia’s Belgorod region.

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The video purportedly shows a group of soldiers from Ukraine’s 252nd Battalion holding up Ukrainian and Georgian flags, having just captured the village.

“With best wishes, the 252nd battalion is in the Poroz settlement in the Belgorod region.

Meanwhile, Russia’s national “anti-terrorism” committee said late Friday it was starting “counter-terror operations in the Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk regions.”

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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) estimates that the Ukrainians have overcome two Russian defensive lines and at least one military base. »

Ukraine Was Biding Its Time

Authored by theatlantic.com

In May, the U.S. made an exception, allowing Ukraine to use American equipment to hit back on Russian-based targets involved in the attack on Kharkiv.

Read: The final six months of U.S. aid to Ukraine.

The weakness of Russian defense is in some sense shocking—but was also completely predictable because of the way Ukraine has been asked to fight. »

Doom Eternal gets official mod support on PC with new mod browser and idStudio creation tools

Authored by eurogamer.net

Following yesterday's "enhanced" Doom 1 & 2 release, developer id Software has unveiled another treat for Doom fans as this weekend's QuakeCon celebrations continue: official mod support for Doom Eternal on PC, which arrives in the form of a new mod browser and the release of its idStudio mod creation tools on Steam.

You'll first need to install the Xbox Insider Hub from the Microsoft Store, then navigate to Previews > DOOM Eternal - PC Mod Preview.

The other half is specifically for mod creators, and arrives in the form of id Software's Doom Eternal: idStudio tools. »

Olympic Skateboarder, 14, Whose Parents Promised Her a Pet Duck If She Won, Earns Gold Medal

Authored by people.com
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During a press conference after her victory, the 14-year-old said her parents promised her she could get a pet duck if she won a gold medal.

“Ducks are really cute and I really wanted a pet duck,” Trew told reporters when asked about her unconventional gift choice.

Trew earned her gold medal in women’s park skateboarding on Tuesday after scoring a 93.18 on her final run, reports The Associated Press. »