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Will Valve be able to make a Steam Machine for less than $1,000 like someone on YouTube did? Is Diablo 4 really coming to Switch 2 anytime soon? And why is Krafton no longer publishing Subnautica 2 on PC? It’s your Morning Checkpoint for April 14, 2026, where we strive to exhibit the soul of poetry in everything we do, or at least briefly distract you from the nihilism of climate change denial. I’m currently obsessed with this Marathon-themed keyboard. We are all patiently waiting for the group buy. In the meantime, today is the 19th anniversary of “Here Comes the Pizza.” Educate yourself and relive the glory. A DIY Steam Machine you don’t have to wait for YouTuber Zac Builds recently set out to beat Valve’s new PC console hybrid device to market. As spotted by PC Gamer, the goal was to ...

April 14, 2026Philip Sparn; photos by Dixie Edmondson Doctor of Nursing Practice award winners Brooke Williams and Alexis Murray celebrate with Dr. Amber Roaché at UTC’s Outstanding Graduate Student Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 11. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga capped off Graduate Student Appreciation Week with its Outstanding Graduate Student Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 10, honoring students and faculty across programs for the contributions, impact and value they bring to UTC. “UTC’s graduate students are achieving extraordinary things, pushing the boundaries of their fields, leading on campus and creating lasting impact in our communities,” said Dr. Ethan Carver, associate provost for Academic Affairs and dean of the Graduate School. “Our Outstanding Graduate Stude...

Apple TV lets subscribers add Peacock Premium for just $2/month, and now a similar bundle offer has just launched through Prime Video for anyone who prefers to subscribe directly through Amazon. Prime Video users can now bundle Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus If you subscribe to Apple TV and are interested in Peacock, the best way to get both is through a bundle that only adds $2/month to your subscription for a total of $14.99/month. However, until now, that bundle was only available directly through Apple or Peacock. Starting today, a similar offer is launching for Prime Video users who prefer to subscribe through Amazon’s storefront. Prime Video users can subscribe to a bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99/month. Why is it more expensive than th...

In February of 2020, just before the world turned upside down, Daleko Arts produced the regional premiere (and to date only production) of Lauren Gunderson's play Ada and the Engine about Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer. Now nimbus theatre (a company that almost exclusively does original work) is bringing us a new original play about Ada written by #TCTheater's own Nissa Nordland, because we can never have too many plays about historical women of science. Especially Ada, a particular favorite of mine as a woman with a BA in math, an MS in statistics, and a day job as a statistical programmer. Ada lived a short but full life with many accomplishments that weren't always recognized in her lifetime, but provided the foundation for our world today. Nissa has written a lovel...

We will cover the core mechanics of The Realm of the Gods here. For a detailed deep dive into who the Gods are and what they offer, check out our Space Gods Overview.We’re adjusting the loots offered at 3-7 to adjust for the additional loots offered by the God Blessing round.Tired of your Carry chasing down Singed? We’ve improved targeting to ensure your damage dealers are staying on track. Also, there’s no Singed this set.In the past, when your opponent surrendered, it would delete their board, causing the fight to be over instantly which had significant impact for players looking to lose streak, and affected final standings in lobbies. Starting in Space Gods, even when a player surrenders, their fight will continue to play out instead of instantly ending. Their placement will also be bel...

That growth can be especially meaningful for students whose opportunities may be shaped by geography and access. Davis pointed to her student Alexis, whose project and ISEF bid carried special significance.  “The reality for rural students is that they have structural barriers such as limited advanced STEM coursework and geographic challenges with research opportunities,” Davis said. “But her project is interesting, personal and relevant.”  Alexis’ project grew out of her own experience with back pain and doctor visits. Davis said she is developing an inexpensive, accessible Arduino-based device designed to quantify factors that may contribute to pain in students, especially based on how they wear their backpacks. The long-term goal is to create a kit and assembly video that younger studen...

We've got another round of tweaks coming to Marvel Rivals. We're rolling out a brand-new Chain-CC Protection system to save you from endless stun-locks, Bucky Barnes is trading in his crowd control for pure firepower, and Ultron is expanding his robotic wrath across the battlefield. Let's dive in and see how the meta is shifting!   ADJUSTMENTS Chain-CC Protection In Season 7.5, we introduced the Chain-CC (Crowd Control) Protection mechanic to ensure combat remains fluid and fair. Here are the specific rules: - The Trigger: If a Hero suffers 5.5 seconds of total CC duration or is hit by 6 CC effects within a 7-second window, Chain-CC Protection activates. This instantly purges all active CC effects and grants the Hero 30% Tenacity for 3 seconds.- Scaling Tenacity: Tenacity proportiona...

Gabriel Nemiroff Appointed Chief Operations Officer Jennifer Hayden, President and CEO of the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History and Chair of Nuclear Science Week The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History Gabriel Nemiroff, named Chief Operations Officer (COO), will also continue to serve in his current capacity as the Director of Education. I am excited to help streamline our efforts so that every visitor, student, and staff member can fully engage with the powerful history and future of the Atomic Age.”— Gabriel Nemiroff, COO ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is proud to announce the promotion of Gabriel Nemiroff to the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO). Nemiroff...

Image: Supergiant GamesHades II has arrived on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles today, and while the game has been out on Switch 1 & 2 for almost seven months, that doesn't mean we're being left in the dust. Supergiant Games has released a brand new patch for the game which adds some Bonus Content and a number of tweaks and changes to the God-like, roguelike. This includes extra dialogue, some new decorations for the Crossroads Training Grounds, and "additional surprises we hope you'll enjoy!" For our money, we're happy we can give Bath Salts to more people in the Crossroads, because bathtime is the best time. Trust us, it's normal. For the full patch notes, scroll down below, but be warned, as there may be some minor spoilers: Hades II, Patch 2 Highlights • Fated Prophecy Update...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In the new movie “Project Hail Mary,” a dimming sun proves an existential threat to life on Earth — and Erid and many other life-containing planets in the story. A new study, however, has revealed that the reality of dimming stars is likely a benefit for the prospects for life on orbiting planets around these stars, not a threat. A paper describing the study was published April 13 in the Astrophysical Journal. The research team, which was led by Penn State scientists, used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to find that stars still in their astronomical infancy are calming down and dimming in their X-ray output more quickly than previously thought. Astronomers use Chandra and other telescopes to monitor how powerful radiation from young stars — often in the form of hig...