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The New York Times is kicking off 2026 by releasing a new two-player game called Crossplay, a brainteaser designed for friendly competition and social connection. Zoe Bell, the executive producer of ...

If you are new to the world of turbodiesel truck engines, there can be a whole lot to learn. Whether it's a Cummins, a Powerstroke, or a Duramax, these engines by and large stand as their own families ...

Most dogs absolutely love spending time with their humans, and it doesn’t really matter what they’re doing. One Golden Retriever mom decided her pup needed some creative enrichment time, so she ...

Netflix is acquiring Estonian startup Ready Player Me, a company creating "cross-game avatar tech" that allows players to bring their digital personas with them to different games, the company's CEO ...

Martha Stewart has tips for every occasion—and that now includes what to wear to a basketball game. After all, the Martha Stewart Living founder revealed that Knicks player Jalen Brunson accidentally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: @wally.meets.world / Instagram) There’s a fine line between teaching a dog a new skill and accidentally teaching ...

MIO: Memories In Orbit is a sci-fi Metroidvania that places you in control of an android exploring a vast, abandoned space vessel. The ship, once a technological ark, has fallen into disrepair and is ...

WASHINGTON ‒ President Donald Trump said he plans to develop a "Game 2 plan" to carry out his tariff agenda after a majority of Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism over his use of emergency ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Get ready for a twist on a classic! This double-layered Tic-Tac-Toe game brings more strategy, surprises, and chances to win big. Can you outsmart your opponent and claim both prizes?