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#blizzard please just get rid of the #Overwatch competitive drive system. 9 losses in a row which would be fine except every single game, I had 2 or more people who have never played competitive before and at least 1 quitter every game. Drives just ruin this game entirely.

android at KillBait 3d ago

Clarifying the Mount Everest Blizzard Rescue: What Actually Happened

A major blizzard struck Mount Everest and the surrounding region on October 3, 2025, but contrary to sensational headlines, no climbers were stranded on the mountain itself. Instead, hundreds of hikers, trekkers, and local residents were trapped in the lower valleys and foothills around the peak. Th... [More info]

Techdirt Oct 8

NCTC Discovers That Online Gaming Platforms Have Chats, Image Sharing

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NCTC Discovers That Online Gaming Platforms Have Chats, Image Sharing

The rush to blame video games for all the world’s ills is, of course, nothing new. While some of the more novel examples of this blame-game include current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson&#…

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pchmortel at KillBait 6d ago

Rob Mason recounts escape from severe blizzard trapping hundreds near Everest

Rob Mason and six friends narrowly escaped a severe snowstorm near Mount Everest that left hundreds stranded, including at least one fatality. Their charity trek to Everest base camp coincided with an unseasonal, powerful blizzard causing heavy snowfall and destabilizing the region, especially on th... [More info]

blue at KillBait 6d ago

Over 200 Trekkers Stranded Near Everest Being Evacuated After Blizzard

More than 200 hikers were stranded in Tibet near the eastern face of Mount Everest after a sudden blizzard disrupted their trek. Rescue operations began on Monday, aiming to evacuate all stranded trekkers by Tuesday. The severe snowstorm also affected climbers attempting to summit Cho Oyu, leaving o... [More info]

ulysseswizkid at KillBait Oct 8

580 Everest hikers rescued after severe blizzard traps them at high altitude

A total of 580 hikers stranded near Mount Everest in Tibet due to a sudden and severe blizzard have been safely guided to the small township of Qudang, according to Chinese state media. The group included tourists, local guides, yak handlers, and support staff who were caught off guard by heavy snow... [More info]

Flipboard News Desk Oct 7

A final group of 10 hikers have made it to a rendezvous point after being stranded in a freak blizzard at the base of Mount Everest. Almost 600 hikers had initially been stuck. @BBCNews has more.
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