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Review: ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ is a return to what made early games so great

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

When it comes to “Assassin’s Creed,” sometimes less is more. That’s how I felt over the past three iterations of the series that covered the Egyptian, Greek and the Viking civilizations. They were sprawling epics that pushed players to explore leagues of rolling hills, seascapes and deserts. They also required an inordinate amount of time to complete.Those titles took upward of 80 hours to see everything. In an effort to provide an open-world experience comparable to CD Projekt Red’s “The Witcher III: The Wild Hunt,” Ubisoft lost sight of what made “Assassin’s Creed” distinct. The latest entry, interestingly enough, began as downloadable content for “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” but grew more ambitious into a standalone title.Planned for the 15th anniversary of the original’s launch, the setting could somehow tie into the first game and the beginning of the series. That’s how “Assassin̵...

Firefighters enter burning home in Santa Rosa

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

(KRON) -- Firefighters in Santa Rosa entered a burning house Thursday night to search for an elderly couple reported to still be inside, the Santa Rosa Fire Department said.Three fire engines and one ladder truck responded to the single-story residential fire at 2885 W Steele Lane at 11:07 p.m. The first fire unit responded within minutes to the scene and saw multiple residents evacuating upon their arrival, SRFD said. Fire crews were told that an elderly couple was still inside the burning home.As firefighters were pulling hoses to the attached garage to extinguish the fire, crews also entered the home to conduct a search for the couple. After a search, it was determined all four residents and several dogs got out of the house on their own. Firefighters contain 3-acre vegetation fire in Fairfax The fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes, SRFD said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire department’s Prevention Bureau, but officials said it appeared t...

For imprisoned Nobel laureates, the prize did not bring freedom

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee urged Iran to release imprisoned peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi and let her accept the award at the annual prize ceremony in December.Such appeals have had little effect in the past.Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights activist, is the fifth peace laureate to get the prize while in prison or under house arrest. In none of the previous cases did the prize result in the recipient’s release. Two of them remained in captivity until they died.Here’s a look at previous Nobel laureates who were in detention:CARL VON OSSIETZKYThe 1935 Nobel Peace Prize to German journalist Carl Von Ossietzky so infuriated Adolf Hitler that the Nazi leader prohibited all Germans from receiving Nobel Prizes.Ossietzky had been imprisoned for exposing secret plans for German rearmament in the 1920s. He was released after seven months but arrested again and sent to a concentration camp after the Nazis took power in 1933.Despite a campaign to set...

CalAmp, Tesla fall; Pioneer Natural, NuScale rise Friday, 10/6/2023

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Friday: Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (PXD), up $23.66 to $238.62.Exxon Mobil is reportedly considering buying the oil and gas company.Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI), up 11 cents to $13.33.The jeans maker reported strong fiscal third-quarter earnings, but trimmed its financial forecasts for the year.CalAmp Corp. (CAMP), down 14 cents to 31 cents.The wireless communications company reported disappointing fiscal second-quarter financial results.Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), up $1.19 to $36.56.The copper miner gained ground along with prices for the base metal.Tesla Inc. (TSLA), down $2.09 to $257.96.The electric vehicle maker reportedly cut prices for some of its models.NuScale Power Corp. (SMR), up 67 cents to $5.35.The nuclear power company gave investors an encouraging financial and operations update.Blackbaud Inc. (BLKB), up $1.29 to $70.47.The fundraising software company agreed to pay $49.5 millio...

The Jaguars expect to have three offensive pieces back in the lineup against the Bills in London

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars expect to have three key offensive players back for their second of back-to-back games in London.Coach Doug Pederson said Friday that left tackle Cam Robinson, receiver Zay Jones and receiver/returner Jamal Agnew are on track to play against Buffalo (3-1) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.Robison was suspended the first four games of the season for violating the NFL’s policy on performing-enhancing drugs. Jones injured his right knee against Kansas City in Week 2 and missed two games. Agnew (thigh) missed last week against Atlanta at Wembley Stadium.The Jaguars (2-2) could use the trio against the Bills, who have won three in a row.Jacksonville’s offensive line has been its biggest concern through four games. Pederson benched left guard Ben Bartch last week and now likely will shuffle the line again.“We got one more day right there,” Pederson said. “We haven’t made a final determination yet there. Cam has done a nice job....

Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges dropped

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan defendants accused of participating in a fake elector scheme will not have their charges dropped after the state attorney general said the group was “brainwashed” into believing former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election, a judge ruled Friday morning.The decision comes after motions to dismiss charges were filed last week by two defendants, Clifford Frost and Mari-Ann Henry. The two defendants are part of a group of 16 Michigan Republicans who investigators say met following the 2020 election and signed a document falsely stating they were the state’s “duly elected and qualified electors.” Each of the 16 faces eight criminal charges, including multiple counts of forgery.President Joe Biden won Michigan by nearly 155,000 votes, a result confirmed by a GOP-led state Senate investigation in 2021.Attorneys for the defendants argued the case should be thrown out before it began after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said during a Sept. 18 virt...

Pacers help Pakistan beat the Netherlands at the Cricket World Cup

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Pakistan overcame a top-order batting hiccup with sharp pace bowling to beat the Netherlands by 81 runs Friday at the Cricket World Cup.All-rounder Bas de Leede picked up 4-62 with his seam bowling to bowl out Pakistan for 286 with an over to spare after captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to chase on a dry wicket.De Leede then kept the Netherlands in the chase with a knock of 67 off 68 balls before Pakistan struck through express fast bowler Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi to bowl out Dutchmen for 205 in 41 overs.Rauf picked up 3-43, Afridi claimed 1-37 and Hasan Ali bagging 2-37 in his first ODI in more than a year after being recalled for the World Cup when Naseem Shah was ruled out with a shoulder injury.The Netherlands, which qualified for the World Cup with a dramatic Super Over win over the West Indies, showed little rustiness from their victory three months ago and put Pakistan in trouble at 38-3 inside the batting powerplay.Out-of-form Fakha...

The Jack Hughes-led Devils have taken the next step and are a serious contender for the Stanley Cup

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Patrik Elias has been a fixture with the New Jersey Devils for almost 30 years and it didn’t take him long to recall the last time there was this much excitement coming into a season.“Turn of the century,” the franchise’s all-time leader in points, goals and assists said as he walked out of the Prudential Center after a recent training camp practice.Y2K was a very memorable time in New Jersey. The Devils won their second Stanley Cup championship with Elias and his “A Line” joining Hall of Famers Martin Brodeur, Scotty Stevens and Scott Niedermayer in beating Dallas in the final. A year later, New Jersey lost in seven games to Colorado in the final and two years later it earned a third title beating Anaheim in seven games.Add in the 1995 championship and the decade was zenith of the franchise. With the exception of a trip to the Cup Final in 2012 for a loss to Los Angeles, these have been dark times for the Devils. Between the 2012-13 season and 2021-2...

Bills’ high-scoring offense takes flight in traveling to play Jaguars in London

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

JACKSONVILLE (2-2) vs. BUFFALO (3-1) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EDT, NFL Network OPENING LINE: Bills by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Jacksonville 2-2; Buffalo 3-1.SERIES RECORD: Tied 9-9.LAST MEETING: Jaguars beat Bills 9-6 on Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville.LAST WEEK: Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7; Bills beat Dolphins 48-20.JAGUARS OFFENSE: OVERALL (15), RUSH (19), PASS (11), SCORING (20).JAGUARS DEFENSE: OVERALL (17), RUSH (8t), PASS (22), SCORING (12).BILLS OFFENSE: OVERALL (6), RUSH (8), PASS (7), SCORING (2).BILLS DEFENSE: OVERALL (6), RUSH (20), PASS (4), SCORING (2).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Jaguars plus-4; Bills plus-6.JAGUARS PLAYER TO WATCH: TE Evan Engram. The seventh-year player is QB Trevor Lawrence’s safety valve, and tied for the NFL lead among tight ends with 25 catches and second with 232 yards receiving. He faces a defense that has limited tight ends to 14 catches for 112 yards and no TDs...

100 gallons of diesel fuel spill in Golden, I-76 EB ramp to Sheridan Blvd. closed

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:15:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A ramp on Interstate 76 in Golden is closed due to a fuel tank that spilled approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel.The off-ramp from eastbound I-76 to Sheridan Boulevard closed due to a ruptured fuel tank that caused the spill, Colorado State Police in Golden tweeted at 10:42 a.m. Friday. At least 115 bodies found at ‘green’ southern Colorado funeral home Emergency crews are at the scene. As of 10:53 a.m., there's no word on how long this cleanup will take.This is a developing story. FOX31 will update this post when more information is available.