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    7 Of The Best Italian Desserts

    From panna cotta to tiramisu, Italian desserts add the perfect touch of sweetness to the end of your meal. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite recipes, from classics like this luscious strawberry gelato to more modern twists like this tiramisu-inspired ice box pie. Strawberry Gelato To guarantee homemade gelato’s luscious consistency and purity…

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    Burning Man Fiasco: A Tech Culture Clash

    “Light weights.” That was the reply when Diplo posted a video of himself, Chris Rock, and several others escaping this year’s Burning Man after heavy rains left thousands of other Burners stranded and unable to leave. It was a small thing, but also encapsulated a growing divide between long-term attendees…

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    The Aftermath of a ‘Miracle Cure’ for a Rare Cancer

    Gleevec was approved just as the Human Genome Project was wrapping up, and it served as Exhibit A for those who were looking for evidence that the era of gene-guided health care had arrived. Francis Collins, director of the Human Genome Project, spotlighted Gleevec at the project’s celebratory conclusion. Gleevec…

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    A Soap Opera Is Exactly What Overwatch 2 Needed

    “A lot of that is the core storytelling, but a lot of it is also this foundational stuff, like the characters being able to respond to opening doors or downed teammates,” Lawlor continues. These were recorded not only for the heroes featured in current story missions, but for the entire…

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    The True Joy of Sandbox Games Is Breaking Them

    I’m nervous about Starfield. I’ve enjoyed Bethesda’s other open-world RPGs, but I’m not super into postapocalypses, and Skyrim’s fantasy world didn’t engage me much. But I love space. Games set in space are my jam. So I’ve been wanting a game like Starfield since before Bethesda announced it. But after…

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    The 10 Best Movies on Netflix This Week

    Netflix has plenty of movies to watch, but it’s a real mixed bag. Sometimes finding the right film at the right time can seem like an impossible task. Fret not, we’re here to help. Below is a list of some of our favorites currently on the streaming service—from dramas to…