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Monday October 14th, 2024 night edition

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Baldur's Gate 3's director of publishing, Michael Douse, has called out scalpers for "making [people] sad".

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"Hate scalpers, man," Douse said on X/Twitter (thanks, TheGamer).

"I understand how commodity works, but this CE isn't a commodity, it's designed to make someone happy, not rich.

"If you're buying it to trade, all you're doing is making someone sad.".

I understand how commodity works, but this CE isn’t a commodity it’s designed to make someone happy, not rich. »

Ukrainian POWs Reportedly Stripped Naked, Shot in Russia’s Kursk Region

Authored by kyivpost.com

Russian troops have allegedly shot nine Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) in Russia’s Kursk region after they surrendered.

On Oct. 6, the 12th Special Purpose Brigade released a video depicting a group of Russian soldiers executing three unarmed Ukrainian POWs in the village of New York in the Donetsk region.

In July, another video circulating on social media allegedly showed Russian troops shooting a group of Ukrainian POWs near the village of Robotyne in the Zaporizhzhia sector. »

Video of Tim Walz 'Coming in Hot' Against Trump Takes Off Online

Authored by newsweek.com
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Walz in Michigan: "Look, I'm a Twins fan, and you whooped our ass ... those guys?

Supporters praised his direct approach and criticism of Trump's policies, with the video widely circulating on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

Tim Walz coming in hot 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/7XGs2KBuTi — Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) October 11, 2024. »

A bomb threat at a drag story hour couldn’t stop a crowd from showing up to spread love

Authored by lgbtqnation.com
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A Drag Queen Story Hour at the public library in Somerville, Massachusetts was canceled last weekend after someone called in a bomb threat.

“I am thrilled to announce that the Drag Queen Story Hour for Children ages 4-8 event at the Somerville Public Library was CANCELLED!!

Doherty also released a statement denouncing the bomb threat and stating the group was not connected to it in any way. »

Sudanese military arrests Christians fleeing fighting in Khartoum Bahri

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Military intelligence officers in Shendi, Sudan, have targeted Christians fleeing from fighting in Khartoum Bahri, subjecting them to arrest, accusations, and ill-treatment for nearly two weeks, according to Sudanese civil society organizations.

The detainees are members of the Sudan Christian Church Al Iziba, located in Khartoum Bahri, also called Khartoum North.

The military situation in Khartoum Bahri remains volatile and additional fighting could trigger further waves of displacement toward River Nile State. »