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Olympic athlete amputates finger to play in 2024 Paris Games
  • I'm not sure which finger. But if it was a pinkie, I have to imagine they would more regret missing the Olympics, even if it was the third one.

  • “Black People Were Just Less Smart Back Then” -Grandma
  • A lot of the time, willfully avoiding involvement still meant ostracizing groups.

  • Overwatch 2 is finally bringing back 6v6 with tests to decide OW’s future
  • That sounds right. If PvE wasn't permanent, it was a pretty common event type.

  • Good game soundtracks?
  • Since you already mentioned Final Fantasy (I assume that's FF).

    Halo 2
    Nier:Automata
    Undertale

  • Good game soundtracks?
  • That was my first thought but they mentioned FF already.

  • Overwatch 2 is finally bringing back 6v6 with tests to decide OW’s future
  • Did OW1 not have PvE when it launched? I remember that being my favorite part of the first game.

  • PlayStation®VR2 App on Steam
  • I really want to play Alyx. I have the PSVR2. But I would need a beefy PC still unfortunately.

  • Wordle #1132 - Thu 25 July 2024
  • #Wordle1132 2/6* Grade: A+

    ⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜ A-
    🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A+

    https://gradle.app/#o84zK08AkXUH

    Got it in two guesses two days in a row!

  • FULL SPEECH: President Joe Biden gives address after dropping out of 2024 election
  • Disapproval is very different from potential voters wanting someone else (a specific other candidate, not a generic candidate). He thought he could convince voters that he was still the best option.

    He realized he was wrong. Maybe if State of the Union Biden showed up to the debate things would be different. But we'll never know.

  • Gen X is in charge now, and boomers are being shown the door
  • I'm worried about the Alphas and younger Zs who weren't paying attention until after Covid. The news doesn't talk about Trump's laundry list of controversies or extremism. They just yell about the economy and the border and point at Biden.

    As usual, they make rationalists look alarmist.

  • 4029tv: Arkansas Supreme Court orders secretary of state to perform initial count of abortion signatures
  • A similar issue happened when medical cannabis was legalized. There were two competing amendments. The more popular amendment had more allowances. After the deadline for signatures, the state threw out whole pages for any issues with any signature they found.

    So all that was left was the more restrictive amendment.

  • 4029tv: Arkansas Supreme Court orders secretary of state to perform initial count of abortion signatures
  • That might be new information I missed. Last I heard they were still removing any signatures collected by people who were hired. So only signatures collected by volunteers would count. Arkansans for Limited Government were fighting for more time since they were misled on the process.

    https://apnews.com/article/abortion-petitions-arkansas-court-a789b60496e9103800ac890c4e2eb229

  • 4029tv: Arkansas Supreme Court orders secretary of state to perform initial count of abortion signatures
  • So, I've already signed this. Any way to tell if mine was one of the signatures that were thrown out?

  • Wordle #1131 - Wed 24 July 2024
  • #Wordle1131 2/6* Grade: A+

    🟨🟨⬜⬜🟩 B+
    🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A+

    https://gradle.app/#o84uAi2q8hTK

    Nice! Got it in 2 guesses.

  • ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ To Tear Up The World With $360M Global Opening, Restoring Marvel Cinematic Universe Glory – Box Office Preview
  • I've seen all of the X-Men and MCU movies (finally watched Dark Pheonix before DP&WV). But I haven't been watching them all in theaters like I used to. Only like half of them have been good since Endgame.

  • Despite 90% of its sales now digital, Capcom claims it won’t stop producing physical games. The Monster Hunter firm predicts 93% of its sales will be digital this year.
  • Wild. If I'm spending $70 dollars on a new game, I'm getting a physical copy. Either for collector's or resell purposes. But I'm not spending that much on digital.

  • Manchin considering rejoining Democratic Party to challenge Harris
  • Good. Do it. Whoever has the best chance at beating Trump. Manchin generally supports Democratic initiatives, he's just too chicken-shit to commit as much resources to it. But moderates like him.

    And if she wins the nomination, he better support her and the party. That's the deal.

  • Joe Biden ends re-election campaign
  • Manchin is a lot closer to a Democrat than a Republican. A LOT closer.

  • Joe Biden ends re-election campaign
  • Biden wasn't doing what needed to be done to come back from the debate. This wasn't a move out of desperation. It was out of necessity.

    I hope they have a plan too.

  • Jack Black axes tour over bandmate's Trump comment

    www.bbc.com Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour after Kyle Gass's comments about Donald Trump

    Kyle Gass sparked an outcry with a comment on stage about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

    Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour after Kyle Gass's comments about Donald Trump

    Jack Black has said he’s cancelled the rest of the Tenacious D world tour after his bandmate Kyle Gass sparked an outcry with a comment about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

    The comedy rock group were on stage in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday when Gass was asked to make a wish after being presented with a cake for his 64th birthday.

    He appeared to reply: "Don’t miss Trump next time."

    Gass also split with his agent following the incident.

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    Arkansas secretary of state says abortion initiative is invalid

    Secretary of State John Thurston found that they did not submit a statement identifying paid canvassers by name or a signed statement showing that the paid canvassers were given a required handbook and explanations of state rules.

    In a letter to the group's representative, Thurston wrote that because of these omissions, signatures collected by paid canvassers are invalid.

    This leaves the petition 3,322 signatures short of the required number.

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    How does spam get past searches and filters?

    I get a lot of spam. In the subject it might say something about Home Warranty. The sender will say Home Warranty (the actual sender will be [email protected]).

    But whenever I use my email's search engine, to delete all emails that say "Home Warranty", it can't find them.

    Do people usually just ignore these types of emails?

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    Find a Community @lemmy.ml Omega @lemmy.world

    is there a good "findacommunity" that isn't on .ml?

    I got banned from an .ml community for basically nothing and I remembered .ml is the tankies instance. So I'm looking for an alternative so I can be off of the instance entirely.

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    I got banned from a (presumably) rational community. Just curious if anyone has had experience with this and what next steps are.

    FWIW, the community was [email protected].

    I assume I was banned because I said I understood Biden opposing surgery on minors, specifically trans surgery. Although I disagreed with it.

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    apnews.com Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction

    Oklahoma's top education official is ordering public schools to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12.

    Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s top education official ordered public schools Thursday to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12, the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate religion into classrooms.

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    what are the new podcasts?

    %@&$Face turned into Regulation Podcast.

    FaceJam turned into 100% Eat.

    Both bought out their IPs. Any others? Supposedly ANMA will come back eventually in some form.

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    Reggie Bush gets Heisman Trophy back 14 years after forfeiting

    www.espn.com Heisman Trophy returned to Bush after 14 years

    The Heisman Trust is returning the Heisman Trophy to Reggie Bush and a replica to USC after the former running back had forfeited the award in 2010.

    Heisman Trophy returned to Bush after 14 years

    Reggie Bush has his 2005 Heisman Trophy back, as the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday the formal "reinstatement" of the trophy to Bush amid what it calls "enormous changes in the college football landscape."

    The Heisman Trust's decision comes after Bush forfeited his Heisman Trophy in 2010 in the wake of significant NCAA sanctions for USC, which included Bush receiving improper benefits during a Trojans career that spanned from 2003 to 2005.

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    The House on Saturday passed a $95 billion aid package that includes two long-awaited bills with $60.8 billion of Ukraine aid and $26 billion in aid to Israel.

    The Ukraine bill, which passed with 311 votes in favor, 112 votes against, and one present, will now head to the Senate alongside the Israel aid bill and two others — one with aid for Taiwan and another that forces Tiktok's parent company to sell it.

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    Are y'all watching UFL?

    I'm just curious if anyone is watching. It's been entertaining.

    I keep wondering if there's a potential spring camp/minor league future for the UFL. They could start popping up in college stadiums during the off season. Imagine if a college team, let's say the Arkansas Razorbacks, had a UFL team that focused on giving former Razorbacks a place to play if they don't go to the NFL. It could even be a way to entice middling players to go to that school. Now do that with any college that wants to participate.

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    Bills trade star WR Stefon Diggs to Texans for 2025 draft pick

    www.espn.com Bills trade star WR Diggs to Texans for draft pick

    The Bills traded four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Texans for draft pick compensation.

    Bills trade star WR Diggs to Texans for draft pick

    The Bills received a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for Diggs, a 2024 sixth-round pick, and a 2025 fifth-round pick. The Texans acquired that pick from the Vikings when they traded their 2024 first-round pick to Minnesota last month.

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    What are you all enjoying?

    I was just thinking about Marvel stuff that has gotten unfair negativity. So I was wondering what people are liking. Not just controversial stuff. Just, whatever you're into at the moment.

    What Marvel stuff are you watching right now that you're enjoying?

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    sports.yahoo.com Josh Jacobs, Packers reportedly agree on deal

    Jacobs led the NFL in rushing just two seasons ago. He'll move to an interesting NFC North with the Packers.

    Josh Jacobs, Packers reportedly agree on deal
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    Broncos to cut Russell Wilson, take on $85M dead money hit

    www.espn.com Broncos to cut Wilson, take $85M dead money hit

    The Broncos announced Monday that they have informed quarterback Russell Wilson he will be released after the 2024 league year begins March 13 at 4 p.m. ET.

    Broncos to cut Wilson, take $85M dead money hit

    Wilson's release will end a disappointing chapter for both sides. The Broncos went 11-19 in Wilson's starts over two seasons and failed to make the playoffs.

    The Broncos signed Wilson to a five-year, $242.6 million deal after his arrival and will take an $85 million hit in dead money over the next two seasons because of the release.

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    www.cbsnews.com U.S. military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation

    Three planes from Air Forces Central dropped 66 bundles containing about 38,000 meals into Gaza on Saturday.

    U.S. military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation

    "Three U.S. C-130 cargo planes dropped 66 total bundles, equating to about 38,000 pork-free meals, into the territory on Saturday morning. The bundles were split between three planes, the official said."

    "The airdrop is expected to be the first of many announced by President Joe Biden on Friday. The aid will be coordinated with Jordan, which has also conducted airdrops to deliver food to Gaza."

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    NFL Title Rankings Super Bowl Round, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Super Bowl Week of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    The Chiefs beat the 49ers to keep the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. The Chiefs will now hold the NFL Title Belt until their first loss of the 2024 season.

    With the Commanders losing to the Cowboys in the last game of the season, the Commanders will remain last place until their first win of the 2024 season.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Divisional Round | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Chiefs | -- | The Chiefs beat the 49ers to keep the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Bills | -- |   | || 3 | Steelers | -- |   | || 4 | Bengals | -- |   | || 5 | Ravens | -- |   | || 6 | Texans | -- |   | || 7 | Browns | -- |   | || 8 | Saints | -- |   | || 9 | 49ers | -- |   | || 10 | Lions | -- |   | || 11 | Bucs | -- |   | || 12 | Titans | -- |   | || 13 | Jaguars | -- |   | || 14 | Dolphins | -- |   | || 15 | Jets | -- |   | || 16 | Rams | -- |   | || 17 | Packers | -- |   | || 18 | Bears | -- |   | || 19 | Seahawks | -- |   | || 20 | Cardinals | -- |   | || 21 | Colts | -- |   | || 22 | Raiders | -- |   | || 23 | Patriots | -- |   | || 24 | Falcons | -- |   | || 25 | Cowboys | -- |   | || 26 | Broncos | -- |   | || 27 | Giants | -- |   | || 28 | Eagles | -- |   | || 29 | Chargers | -- |   | || 30 | Vikings | -- |   | || 31 | Panthers | -- |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last for the offseason. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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    www.nbcsports.com Baker Mayfield, Demario Davis named MVPs as NFC wins Pro Bowl Games

    The Pro Bowl is not really a football game anymore, but they still declare a winner at the end, and today the NFC came out on top.

    Baker Mayfield, Demario Davis named MVPs as NFC wins Pro Bowl Games
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    NFL Title Rankings Conference Round, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Conference Week of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    The Chiefs beat the Ravens to keep the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. The 49ers will now have a chance at taking the Title Belt and first. Because the Belt made the playoffs, first and the NFL Title Belt will now go to the Super Bowl champion.

    With the Commanders losing to the Cowboys in the last game of the season, the Commanders will remain last place until their first win next year.

    The lowest ranked team still in the playoffs is the 49ers at 9. That means that 10-32 are locked in until next season. But everyone else could shift.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Divisional Round | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Chiefs | -- | The Chiefs beat the Ravens to keep the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Bills | -- |   | || 3 | Steelers | -- |   | || 4 | Bengals | -- |   | || 5 | Ravens | -- |   | || 6 | Texans | -- |   | || 7 | Browns | -- |   | || 8 | Saints | -- |   | || 9 | 49ers | +7 | The 49ers jumped 7 spots by beating the Lions. | || 10 | Lions | -1 |   | || 11 | Bucs | -1 |   | || 12 | Titans | -1 |   | || 13 | Jaguars | -1 |   | || 14 | Dolphins | -1 |   | || 15 | Jets | -1 |   | || 16 | Rams | -1 |   | || 17 | Packers | -- |   | || 18 | Bears | -- |   | || 19 | Seahawks | -- |   | || 20 | Cardinals | -- |   | || 21 | Colts | -- |   | || 22 | Raiders | -- |   | || 23 | Patriots | -- |   | || 24 | Falcons | -- |   | || 25 | Cowboys | -- |   | || 26 | Broncos | -- |   | || 27 | Giants | -- |   | || 28 | Eagles | -- |   | || 29 | Chargers | -- |   | || 30 | Vikings | -- |   | || 31 | Panthers | -- |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last for the offseason. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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    Sources: Jim Harbaugh accepts head-coaching job with Chargers

    www.espn.com Sources: Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh as coach

    Jim Harbaugh, who returned Michigan to glory with the program's first national title since 1997, is becoming coach of the NFL's Chargers with a five-year deal, sources told ESPN.

    Sources: Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh as coach
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    NFL Title Rankings Divisional Round, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Divisional Week of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    Three of the four games were won by the lower ranked team.

    The Chiefs beat the Bills to take the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. The Ravens will now have a chance at taking the Title Belt and first. Since the Belt made the playoffs, first and the NFL Title Belt will eventually go to the Super Bowl champion.

    With the Commanders losing to the Cowboys in the last game of the season, the Commanders will remain last place. Until their first win next year.

    The lowest ranked team still in the playoffs is the 49ers at 16. That means that 17-32 are locked in until next season. But everyone else could shift.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Divisional Round | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Chiefs | +2 | The Chiefs beat the Bills to take the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Bills | -1 |   | || 3 | Steelers | -1 |   | || 4 | Bengals | -- |   | || 5 | Ravens | +2 | The Ravens jumped 2 spots by beating the Texans. | || 6 | Texans | -1 |   | || 7 | Browns | -1 |   | || 8 | Saints | -- |   | || 9 | Lions | +5 | The Lions jumped 5 spots by beating the Bucs. | || 10 | Bucs | -1 |   | || 11 | Titans | -1 |   | || 12 | Jaguars | -1 |   | || 13 | Dolphins | -1 |   | || 14 | Jets | -1 |   | || 15 | Rams | -- |   | || 16 | 49ers | -- |   | || 17 | Packers | -- |   | || 18 | Bears | -- |   | || 19 | Seahawks | -- |   | || 20 | Cardinals | -- |   | || 21 | Colts | -- |   | || 22 | Raiders | -- |   | || 23 | Patriots | -- |   | || 24 | Falcons | -- |   | || 25 | Cowboys | -- |   | || 26 | Broncos | -- |   | || 27 | Giants | -- |   | || 28 | Eagles | -- |   | || 29 | Chargers | -- |   | || 30 | Vikings | -- |   | || 31 | Panthers | -- |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last for the offseason. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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