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Switch 2 Joy-Con Rumored Mouse Feature Is "Definitely Intriguing," Civ Dev Says

During the Switch 2 reveal event in January, Nintendo showed off the console's updated Joy-Con controllers and seemingly teased mouse-like functionality. Such a feature would be "intriguing," ...

GameSpot - 2d

The globetrotting communities embracing Black joy through international travel

Finding an online community of fellow Black travelers that had an insatiable curiosity about the world “was such a breath of fresh air,” said traveler Patricka Hogue.

NBC News - 3d

Grammys Red Carpet Looks Bring a Welcome Hit of Joy

Sometimes a red carpet is just a marketing opportunity, but sometimes it’s a statement of faith.

The New York Times - 3d

Watch: Israeli joy as three more hostages return

Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel were freed as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

BBC News - 5d

Scuba, skydiving and golf: Black adults embrace sports that defy stereotypes and bring joy

Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.

NBC News - 5d

How joy turned to horror as Kumbh Mela festival crowd crush unfolded

This year’s event, heavily promoted by India’s ruling party, continues despite deaths of at least 30 people. As the sun set on the sangam , the sacred meeting point of the Ganges and Yamuna ...

The Guardian - Jan. 30

Schiaparelli and Dior: The Joy of Escapism

Amid the fantasies of Schiaparelli and Dior.

The New York Times - Jan. 28

Displaced Palestinians express joy and sadness upon returning home

Displaced Palestinians returning to northern Gaza expressed both relief and grief upon returning home after more than 15 months of war. One man, despite losing his son to the conflict, said he ...

NBC News - Jan. 27

‘I am so proud’: Joy as Thailand’s same-sex couples can at last get married

Thailand’s marriage equality laws come into force on Thursday, with hundreds of couples set to tie the knot in mass weddings in Bangkok. Tawach Chaweewong gets goosebumps just thinking about his ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Switch 2 Video Reveals How Snappy Joy-Con Removal Works

Last week's official reveal of the Switch 2 confirmed several new features of the hybrid Nintendo console , including a new approach to Joy-Cons that'll attach to the device using a snappier ...

GameSpot - Jan. 22

Sinner sweeps past De Minaur to thwart home hopes of Australian Open joy

Defending champion demolished eighth seed 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 Sinner will face US 21st seed Ben Shelton in semi-final At one point during this humbling defeat by world No 1 Jannik Sinner over Alex de ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in northern Vermont on Monday afternoon, the FBI said in a statement. The shooting took place on Interstate 91 in Coventry, roughly 20 miles south of ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Joy, Anger and Little Remorse Outside D.C. Jail After Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons

Dozens of people with ties to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol gathered outside the detention facility in Washington to celebrate Trump’s pardons of those convicted of crimes that day.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Tears of joy as 3 released hostages dive into their mothers' arms after 15 months in captivity

Yahoo News - Jan. 20

For the first time in months, there's hope and joy in Israel and Gaza

On the first full day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, 3 Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners are back with their loved ones.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Israelis' Joy at Hostage Release Is Weighed Down by Dread

The chaotic scenes as three women were released from Gaza left Israelis anxious about the days ahead and frustrated by the militant propaganda.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 20

‘An unmitigated joy’: why Married to the Mob is my feelgood movie

The next entry in our series of writers recommending their favourite comfort films is a tribute to Jonathan Demme’s zesty gangster comedy. There’s no more perfect song to open a movie than Rosemary ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Joy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homes

After the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Germany's Scholz: 'Day of joy' as ceasefire begins, hostages freed

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Gazans greet the cease-fire with joy — and sadness for all that was lost.

Palestinians race back to the homes they fled, uncertain about what they will find or what lies ahead.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

A cold boiled egg pot may be a convenient shot of protein, but where’s the joy in that? | Lucy Dearlove

Somewhere between protein powders and chicken breasts in plastic containers, I fear the pursuit of wellness has become a thief of joy. Last year, I needed to eat on the go between exercising and an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

‘A mix of emotions’: Hamas deal seen as a betrayal but greeted with joy by Palestinians

Protests in favour and against Gaza ceasefire deal have taken place across Israel while Palestinians welcome concessions. News of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas has ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

LeBron James waved at young fan sitting courtside at Lakers game. Then she cried tears of joy

At halftime, LeBron James saw a viral video of a young fan's reaction to him after he waved at her at the Lakers-Heat game. Afterward, he made sure to pose for a photo with her.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Gazans express joy and cautious optimism — but the violence isn't over yet

Palestinians wept as they took to the streets across Gaza to celebrate the news that, after 15 months of airstrikes, Israel and Hamas had agreed a ceasefire deal.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty

An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

The Papers: 'Ceasefire joy' and 'chaos in hospital corridors'

Thursday's papers focus on the ceasefire deal in Gaza, and a report into the state of the NHS.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Deep joy: Wales embraces ‘hwyl’ in tourism campaign to rival Danish ‘hygge’

‘Hwyl can raise the heartbeat or relax the body; it’s your own particular form of happiness,’ says Welsh psychologist. The Danish word hygge , which summons a feeling of cosy, fire-crackling ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Plymouth stun Brentford in FA Cup giant-killing

Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle produced an FA Cup giant-killing on Saturday as they stunned Premier League side Brentford in the third round.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Zebra killed in ‘incident’ with rhino at Colchester zoo

Animals were in mixed-species African habitat when ‘extremely rare’ confrontation took place on Friday. A zebra has died during an “extremely rare” incident with a rhino at a zoo in Essex.. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

The Britons killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia

Fifteen British men are known to have died in the conflict so far. Here are their stories. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, 15 Britons are known to have died in the conflict. The Guardian looks at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Israeli Hostage Hamza Ziyadne Is Declared Killed in Gaza

Hamza Ziyadne, 23, was abducted in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel alongside his siblings and father, whose body was also recovered this week.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Israeli military confirms identity of hostage killed in Gaza

Israel confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, found dead alongside him.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Man Convicted in Pizzagate Shooting Is Killed in Confrontation With Police

Edgar Maddison Welch, 36, of Salisbury, N.C., who was sentenced to four years in prison for the 2016 shooting at a Washington restaurant, was fatally shot after he pointed a gun at an officer ...

The New York Times - Jan. 10

'Pizzagate' gunman shot, killed by NC police

A North Carolina man who fired an assault rifle in a Washington, D.C. pizzeria in 2016 while acting on an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory died on Monday from a gunshot wound after a local traffic ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

At least 5 people killed in California's Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire, which is burning in and around Pasadena, California, has killed at least five people, officials say. Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the fire, which has been ...

CBS News - Jan. 9