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Charitable gaming machines in Kentucky will be allowed to operate, for now.The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission ordered nonprofits to shut down electronic pull tab machines made by two companies after a string of thefts.Shirley's Way and two other Louisville-based charities filed a complaint. They argued the lost revenue during the holiday season would disrupt their missions.A Jefferson County judge then issued a temporary restraining order to allow the machines to be used.South Center for the Developmentally Disabled and Educational Justice are the other two nonprofits that filed the complaint alongside Shirley's Way.A hearing on the matter is set for Dec. 8. KENTUCKY — Charitable gaming machines in Kentucky will be allowed to operate, for now.The Kentu...

Walt Disney Animation Studios appears to be shifting gears after years defined by sequels, franchise building, and live-action reimaginings. Fans have long asked the studio to return to the creative spirit that shaped Disney’s most iconic movies, and now a new announcement suggests the company may finally be taking steps in that direction. Sequels Have Ruled Disney’s Release Slate Credit: Disney In recent years, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar have leaned heavily on familiar brands. Films like Inside Out 2 (2024), Frozen 2 (2019), and the live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025) earned major box office revenue and found lasting success on Disney+. Meanwhile, original titles have had mixed results. Encanto (2021) became a phenomenon, but Strange World (2022) and Wish (2023) did not meet...

UGA Presents invites audiences to savor the holiday season with four vibrant, artistically diverse performances as part of the 2025 Holiday Music Series. Spanning the first three weeks of December, this year’s series brings together acclaimed singers, Celtic folk masters, genre-defying instrumental innovators and one of the nation’s leading orchestras for a sequence of concerts designed to inspire, uplift and evoke the magic of the season. All performances will take place in Hodgson Concert Hall, located within the UGA Performing Arts Center. Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas Voctave, the chart-topping a cappella sensation known for its soaring harmonies and cinematic arrangements, returns to Athens at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 with an expanded holiday program crafted especially for fami...

SteamOS, for those unfamiliar, is Valve’s Linux-based operating system. It acts as a console-like experience for the Steam Deck and for any device you manage to install it on. It offers a unified experience, and many believe it has largely achieved what Xbox wants to achieve with its own ecosystem. Cloud saves and cross-device connectivity through Steam already work across Windows, Linux, and Mac.However, SteamOS isn’t without issues, and it may never overcome its biggest hurdle. More games are moving toward kernel-level anti-cheat systems and the growing requirement for Trusted Platform Module 2.0 support.Developer concerns and Valve’s response to anti-cheat limitations The SteamOS logo on the ROG Ally screen. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)Recently, Valve unveiled the ...

Joel Edgerton is one of the most versatile powerhouses working in Hollywood today. Whether he’s playing the stoic hero or the terrifying villain, he brings heart, depth, and physicality to every role. He's also an amazing director, and if he picks projects that he knows he can end with him and with the audience. If you’re looking to dive into his filmography, here are his 10 best movies, ranked.Let's dive in 1. Warrior (2011) Director: Gavin O’Connor Writer: Gavin O’Connor, Anthony Tambakis, and Cliff Dorfman Key Cast: Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Frank GrilloI absolutely adore this movie. It really is one of the best fight movies ever made and carries so much depth as it tells the story of a guy who really just needs ...

NEED TO KNOW Madonna made headlines 35 years ago with her single, "Justify My Love," the first off of The Immaculate CollectionThe music video, released in November 1990, caused controversy for its racy content that was deemed too much to air on MTVThe music video ban shocked Madonna's fans, who tuned in weeks earlier to watch her perform at the MTV Video Music Awards Madonna is no stranger to controversy, but her war with censors over the years is arguably one of her biggest. Many moments in the singer's storied career have been noted for being provocative or attention-getting. In November 1985, MTV's refusal to air the music video for “Justify My Love,” the first single from The Immaculate Collection, made headlines and propelled the single to the top. The video was filmed in Par...

Portland, Oregon, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, gaming gifts under $25 continue to dominate holiday shopping lists, and Portland-based 1985 Games is capturing attention with its Mystery Dice sets. Recently featured in Insider Gaming's roundup of affordable gift ideas, the company is offering limited-time seasonal pricing on Amazon to make these popular polyhedral dice sets even more accessible for tabletop enthusiasts. Mystery Dice from 1985 Games The feature in Insider Gaming's "Cheap Gaming Gifts Under $25" list spotlighted Mystery Dice as a budget-friendly option for players who enjoy collecting unique polyhedral sets. Each Mystery Dice pack contains a themed or unusual design, making it an ideal stocking stuffer or quick gift for bot...

Movies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 are getting a second chance at a theatrical release, including Nicolas Cage's 97% Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes gem Pig. Theaters across the country shuttered their doors in response to COVID, as numerous films lost their big-screen debuts, with many ending up on streaming services. This affected large-scale releases, such as The Matrix Resurrections and Disney's live-action Mulan. It also had a drastic fallout on independent releases, which are now poised to get their due. As reported by Variety, the "Lost Films of COVID" series aims to highlight seven indie releases whose theatrical plans were negatively affected when theaters shut down. The idea originated with Filmbot CEO Max Friend, with the ticketing organization leading ...

The newly-reunited My Bloody Valentine are the latest artist to join the “No Music For Genocide” boycott. The band is geo-blocking their music from streaming platforms in Israel, joining the likes of Fontaines D.C., MJ Lenderman, Massive Attack, Japanese Breakfast, Lorde, Denzel Curry, and more than a thousand over artists and labels. The campaign, which launched in September, is a response to “the genocide in Gaza; ethnic cleansing of the Occupied West Bank; apartheid within Israel; and political repression of Pro-Palestine efforts wherever we live.” Last month, an NYC fundraiser for “No Music For Genocide” raised $7,090, with all proceeds funding mutual aid organizations in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank.My Bloody Valentine, who played a surprise show in Dublin last week (their first gi...

While Black Friday is officially at the end of the week, but the deals have already kicked off. It means that now is the perfect time to get ahead of the holiday shopping season,. That's true whether you're picking yourself up some amazing gifts, or looking to treat someone else. There are deals all over the place already at major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon and Walmart to find all of the best Black Friday deals going on right now. Since we've got a few days before Black Friday and Cyber Week to follow, keep your eye on this list because the dedicated deals team here at CNET is going to update it whenever we spot a quality deal worth adding. Best Black Friday gaming console deals Xbox Series S 1TB SSD console: $428 It's not a huge discount, but considering that Xbox gaming conso...