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Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: March 19, 2026

Everybody’s giving something away today, whether they mean to or not, and the sky is in no mood to play dumb.

6 hours ago

By Ashley Fike
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Music

Passion Pit Just Announced a 2026 Summer Tour

The band also teased an upcoming EP titled Pretty Penny.

12 hours ago

By Nick Stockton
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Gaming

Crimson Desert Review: The Most Ambitious Open-World Game Since Red Dead Redemption 2

After nearly 100 hours with Crimson Desert, this ambitious open-world game might be the most impressive since Red Dead Redemption 2.

12 hours ago

By Brent Koepp
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Gaming

Fortnite Secretly Confirms Nitro Fists Are Returning After 2 Years (With a Big Change)

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 may be bringing back Nitro Fists, and they could be more powerful than ever according to a new trailer.

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Life

Arcade Under Fire for Using Live Hamsters as Claw Machine Prizes

Claw machines are usually a harmless little scam. But not this time.

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