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In a message posted to the new AlienStockFestival website, organizer Matty Roberts confirmed the cancellation. The event had grown beyond an “expected 10,000+” attendees according to Roberts, far outgrowing the event’s planned venue. The cancellation was necessary to avoid what Roberts describes as a possible “FyreFest 2.0” situation. Storm Area 51’s cancellation follows an unfortunate escalation among the event’s followers. Two men described as Dutch YouTubers were arrested trespassing at Area 51’s US Air Force installation....

Unlike past games in the series like in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town where the players can marry the Harvest Goddess, Pioneers of Olive Town doesn’t have any secret marriage candidates with special requirements. It does, however, allow for same-sex relationships, which can’t be said for its competitor, Harvest Moon: One World. Altogether, there are 10 marriage candidates—5 men and 5 women—in Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town....

When Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin was first revealed by Square-Enix at E3 2021, many fans were surprised by the much darker tone the remake took compared to the bright and colorful Final Fantasy 1. The upcoming game has offered multiple demos in the past, allowing players to get a sneak peek at Stranger of Paradise, as well as giving fans a chance to voice their feedback and opinions on the product....

Before you jump into a difficult conversation, invest some time into thinking about how you’re going to craft your message. A well-planned discussion is much more likely to be well-received. Wait Until You Feel Calm The matter you want to discuss is probably urgent—but that doesn’t mean it’s an emergency. Wait to hold the discussion until you’re calm enough to do so in a meaningful way. Otherwise, your passion for the subject may cause you to say things that aren’t helpful and you may harm your relationship....

The dead snake was found by the cleaners while on-shift in Grimsby, England, according to a press release by North East Lincolnshire Council. “None of us have plucked up the courage to fully unravel it, but it looks huge and weighs a fair bit,” said deputy street cleansing manager John Munson. He said that finding the snake was a “total shock” and explained that it was the last thing he would expect to find while cleaning the streets....

Street Fighter V UK release date, platforms, and price: How to get Street Fighter 5 at midnight Street Fighter 5 release date: 16 February 2016. Probably the most controversial aspect of the Street Fighter V launch is that the game will be exclusive to the PS4 and PC, with no plans for an Xbox One version at all. While this will be a big disappointment for Xbox players, it does mean that Capcom is able to offer cross-platform play across the other two systems....

With fan-favorite characters and new faces alike, the Street Fighter 5 character roster is shaping up nicely and with the help of the beta, many fans are already planning out lethal combos and gameplay tactics. However, Capcom isn’t quite done with character reveals just yet, as Street Fighter brand director Matt Dahlgren recently described the roster discussion as “intense.” He also stated that three brand new characters would also be available in the game at launch, joining new boy Necalli and his wild hair....

Whatever hand Arsenal are dealt they have already proven this season that they have the ability to cope with it. However, it is pretty much a given that Arsenal need to insure themselves against Giroud injury or burnout with an additional striker in the January window. Here are some of the rumoured targets: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Good: Alexandre Pato Former wonder-kid and AC Milan star Pato is rumoured to be the subject of a failed €8m bid today with current club Corinthians holding out for €12m....

Teixeira suffered the scare at the 2008 Beijing Games while working as a TV commentator. “I was taken to the hospital with the entire left side of my body paralysed. I couldn’t speak, couldn’t pronounce a word,” she said. But 40 minutes later the Brazilian was showing no symptoms, in a case that baffled doctors. “Even the medical team had a hard time understanding how it happened,” Teixeira said....

While feeling a little unfocused every now and then can be easily overcome, it’s more problematic if you’re constantly struggling to focus or losing interest in the work that you’re doing. Luckily, there are ways to help you dial back in and find the focus you need to get the job done. Below, 15 members of Newsweek Expert Forum shared their best tips for someone struggling to focus. 1. Focus on Something Else Decompress, look at another problem and assist someone with their current project or work....

Impressively, this plan may well manage to piss off everybody, Left and Right. Right-of-center Americans will point out that this executive action is legally and constitutionally suspect; even Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has previously admitted that the executive branch doesn’t have the authority to “cancel” (a.k.a. transfer to taxpayers) student debt without authorization from Congress, which Biden hasn’t received. An internal review conducted by the Department of Education in 2021 reached the same conclusion....

The shooter was detained shortly after the incident at Perm State University, which is around 900 miles from the capital Moscow. The SKR, the agency that handles probes into major crimes, reported that the shooter had been “neutralized.” Natalya Pechishcheva, a university spokesperson, said the shooter was “liquidated” and several local media outlets reported that the gunman had died after being wounded by police. The health ministry said 24 people were receiving treatment for their injuries, including 19 who had received gunshot wounds, according to a statement carried by Russian news agencies....

About one in 20 adults aged 65 and up with prediabetes will end up developing diabetes within 12 months, according to an analysis of data from the Longitudinal Epidemiologic Assessment of Diabetes Risk (LEADR) study. Researchers analyzed data from more than 2 million adults between January 2010 and December 2018. Of those, 14.3% of the 50,152 adults diagnosed with prediabetes progressed to diabetes within 2.3 years. That led to an estimated annual progression rate of 5....

The Belgian struck six minutes before halftime when Sampdoria defender Matias Silvestre miskicked an attempted clearance straight at Nainggolan, who hit the ball first time and scored with a dipping shot from outside the penalty area. Both sides hit the woodwork before then with Luis Muriel striking the foot of the post for Sampdoria in the third minute and Leandro Paredes volleying against the underside of the crossbar for Roma....

The Barcelona striker confirmed he will begin a course of treatment on Monday, after reportedly complaining of pain during the 4-2 Champions League win over Tottenham at Wembley on Wednesday. The 31-year-old was omitted from the Uruguay squad for the friendly matches against South Korea and Japan this month as his wife is expecting the birth of their third child. “On Monday, I start a treatment for my knee, which has nothing to do with my absence from the national team,” Suarez told Uruguayan newspaper Referi....

While these glands usually function well, several conditions may impact them. Infections such as sialolithiasis and sialadenitis may develop due to a blockage in the glands. This can cause swelling, soreness, and loss of moisture in the mouth. Autoimmune disorders and medication side effects may also affect the submandibular glands and impede saliva production. This article explains the structure of the glands, what they do, and how to identify and manage conditions related to the submandibular glands....

“This is a story of a country that got through this pandemic by being united—and a few people shouting and waving swastikas does not define who Canadians are,” Trudeau told lawmakers recently, and his view is the only one you’ll see represented in Canada’s press when it comes to the Freedom Convoy. But they are wrong. It will be uncomfortable for some to read this, but the truth must be said: We have no reason to believe the majority of truckers in the convoy are racist....

Protect yourself by ensuring that you have strong passwords that are too rare and too complicated for most hackers to bother trying to crack. Memory-Based Techniques You need not memorize a hundred different passwords: One way to generate unique and secure passwords for every site you visit, yet remember them all in your own head, is to use a set of easy-to-remember rules. Different sites specify different minimum standards for a password—minimum character counts, use of special characters, use of numbers, use of some symbols but not others—so you’ll probably need a base structure that differs for each of these use cases, but your algorithm can remain the same....

A potent combination of heavy rain falling on land cleared of trees by the summer’s wildfires has resulted in “widespread storm damage” in Sausalito. The city issued an emergency declaration, which said: “Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property now exist in the City of Sausalito caused by significant storm events resulting in widespread flooding, a water main break, property damage, downed trees and power lines, displacement of people living at the Marinship Park tent encampment, and power outages throughout the City....