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406: For Better or for Worse

October 06, 2022 0:59:58 57.57 MB Downloads: 0

A brief update in the Chess cheating scandal has Bri and Simone, hat in hand, begging for forgiveness for their understanding ways. Then, Elon Musk… wants to buy Twitter again? Is there any rhyme or reason to his actions? Also: Overwatch 2 launches, and so does a disastrous conservative dating app.

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Hans Niemann Report - Chess.com
Chess Investigation Finds That U.S. Grandmaster ‘Likely Cheated’ More Than 100 Times - WSJ
Hans Niemann's chess cheating scandal looms over his play at U.S. championships : NPR
Overwatch 2 server errors are preventing people from logging in - Polygon
Overwatch 2 changes, explained: Every new map, mode, and more - Polygon
Want to date a hot rightwinger? Sick of all that woke nonsense? I’ve just the app for you! | Arwa Mahdawi | The Guardian