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Bath player ratings: 'Magnificent' England playmaker 'key' to impressive win after Finn Russell's errors
just now (602+ words) Bath playmakers Ben Spencer and Finn Russell. Following a 36-29 victory over Saracens in the Gallagher Prem at the StoneX Stadium on Sunday, here are the player ratings for Bath. 15 Tom de Glanville: Some excellent moments on the counter-attack while his boot was useful on occasion. Wasn't tested too much under the high ball with Saracens targeting Henry Arundell's wing. 7 14 Joe Cokanasiga: Wasn't given a huge amount of space in the opening 50 minutes but, when he did get the ball, Cokanasiga tended to make ground. However, was more of a factor later on and made some useful contributions. 7 13 Chris Harris: A very useful signing for Bath. Not quite the player which made him indispensable to Scotland a few years ago, but he remains a centre that does everything very efficiently. 5 12 Will Butt: Very much grew into the game after Saracens started…...
Netanyahu Seeks Pardon as Decade-Long Corruption Investigation Proceeds With No End in Sight
just now (601+ words) Israel's prime minister has expressed dismay as the six-year trial heads back to the courts. President Isaac Herzog of Israel holds the fate of Benjamin Netanyahu in his hands as the prime minister on Sunday took the extraordinary step of asking for a pre-verdict pardon on corruption charges that have been tied up in Israel's court for six years with no end in sight. The unprecedented request " matching the uniqueness of Mr. Netanyahu becoming the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand" trial for criminal charges " emerged as popular opinion remains deeply divided over the decade-long case. Mr. Netanyahu said that it has become clear that the case against him was built on serious violations and the prosecution has only provided exonerating evidence against claims that he personally profited from gifts traded for public support. He added that the prolonged…...
This urban fantasy TTRPG lets you live out every 80s high school movie, and it's less than $5
just now (162+ words) Gab is a naturally playful and talkative writer with a particular interest in D&D, Warhammer 40k, and indie tabletop games. They adore the chance to write about these things every chance they get, be it for Wargamer, their personal blog, Dicebreaker, or ScreenRant. (They/Them) The 80s are a lucrative source of nostalgia, all neon lights and totally tubular adjectives. Naturally, the tabletop RPG space isn't immune to its charms, particularly the cyberpunk genre, which owes much of its aesthetic to 80s grime. But another side of the 80s just as memorable (and cutthroat) are the high school movies. If there's one thing you learn from these movies, it's that high schools are a vicious pit of vipers. Take all those raging hormones and add magic to the mix, and you get Lighthearted, an 80s urban fantasy TTRPG. Read the full story on Wargamer:…...
21 years ago, Ken Jennings lost on ‘Jeopardy!’ after 74 straight wins. Here are 4 big moments from his legendary run
just now (915+ words) Ken Jennings had 30 seconds to come up with the answer. The clue: Most of this firm's 70,000 seasonal white-collar employees work only four months a year. Jennings wrote his answer down quickly. His competitor, Nancy Zerg, took a little longer. And then time was up. Zerg, who was in second place with $10,000, revealed her response: H&R Block. She was correct. Her $4,401 wager put her just a dollar ahead of Jennings. All eyes were now on the reigning champ. It was the gasp heard round the world. Sounds of disbelief rang throughout the "Jeopardy!" studio. Even Zerg's mouth dropped open. Jennings smiled through it all. He shook Zerg's hand and the two hugged, marking the end of a "Jeopardy!" era. (Zerg would end up losing her very next game.) That shocking episode aired 21 years ago. On Nov. 30, 2004, Jennings was dethroned after…...
Snow in forecast Monday night-Tuesday for southeastern Pennsylvania
just now (243+ words) Gradual clearing is expected Sunday into Sunday night with cold conditions and sunny skies Monday giving way to a storm system that might bring an early season snowfall to much of southeastern Pennsylvania. According to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, N.J., which oversees the region, the track of the storm, a nor'easter, remains in some doubt. A plowable snow is expected north of Interstate 78 from late Monday into Tuesday with several inches expected. "As you head well south and east of I-78, the potential for plowable snow quickly decreases," according to the forecast. "Our latest forecast includes snowfall amounts less than 1 inch for the immediate I-95 corridor, 1 to 2 inches for areas just northwest of there." Warming conditions are expected to melt whatever snow falls in southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby. No watches or warnings have yet been issued. The event would…...
4 firefighters injured after semi hits fire engine in Texas, union says
just now (150+ words) HOUSTON, TEXAS " Four firefighters were injured after a semi hit their fire engine in Texas early Sunday. The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association (HPFFA) wrote in a social media post that their fire engine was involved "in a serious accident." "We are asking for prayers for our Four (4) injured firefighters," said Patrick Lancton, HPFFA President. The Houston, Texas, Fire Department said in a Facebook post that the fire engine was blocking traffic on an exit ramp when an 18-wheeler hit it. The department said that all four firefighters were taken to the hospital. They are all expected to recover. "Blocking traffic on the freeway is one of the most dangerous tasks we do," Fire Chief Thomas Mu'oz said. "We're extremely grateful that every member of Engine 104 is expected to recover, and we ask drivers to slow down and move over…...
McLaren's botched strategy call helps Verstappen win Qatar GP as F1 title fight goes to final race
1+ min ago (693+ words) Red Bull's Max Verstappen took full advantage of the unexpected gift to clinch a seventh win this season " his 70th overall " as he closed the gap on championship leader Lando Norris from 24 points at the start of the weekend to 12 points, heading into next Sunday's title decider in Abu Dhabi. McLaren still has two drivers in contention, with Oscar Piastri four points behind Verstappen in third, but must stop the slide. Last Sunday, the two drivers lost a combined 30 points after both were disqualified following the race, won by Verstappen. At the Qatar GP, Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished fourth, with Piastri placing second having started from pole position and looking assured. But after an early safety car, McLaren's decision to keep both drivers out backfired badly as Verstappen effectively benefited from a free…...
Verstappen wins Qatar GP as F1 title fight with Norris and Piastri goes to final race
1+ min ago (341+ words) Championship leader Lando Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished in fourth place, with his McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri placing second. All three title contenders have won seven races this season. Verstappen is aiming for a fifth straight F1 title, with Piastri and Norris chasing their first. "That's a very lovely race," Verstappen said on team radio after his 70th career win. "Great job everyone." Norris can still become the first British driver to win the championship since Lewis Hamilton clinched the last of his seven titles in 2020. But having entered the Qatar GP weekend with a 24-point lead over both his rivals, Norris is now 12 points ahead of Verstappen and 16 clear of Piastri, who dropped to third overall. "Speechless," a dejected-sounding Piastri said. "I don't know any words." Piastri started on pole position…...
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix as title fight heads for final race
1+ min ago (82+ words) Max Verstappen has won the Qatar Grand Prix to send a tense Formula 1 title fight into the season's final race in Abu Dhabi next weekend Championship leader Lando Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished in fourth place, with his McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri placing second. All three title contenders have won seven races this season. Verstappen is aiming for a fifth straight F1 title, with Piastri and Norris chasing their first....
Survivor Series: How WWE can turn a disappointing WarGames into a worthwhile WrestleMania
1+ min ago (867+ words) Let's get the obvious part out of the way first: Saturday's Survivor Series was far from the best WWE show of the year " and most of the blame lies on the underwhelming main event. Even an excellent match between Dominik Mysterio and John Cena couldn't save the overall PLE from feeling flat. What the show did do well, though, was start to sow the seeds for next year's WrestleMania season. Going into the weekend, we had very little clue what might be around the corner in Las Vegas. Now we can see a clear path to two massive main events on the men's side, including Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns III. It's true that Rhodes vs. Reigns is a bit of an obvious choice. In fact, it's exactly what ChatGPT came up with when I asked it to generate a suitably…...