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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  10.09.22 The Election-Swinging, Facebook-Fueled, Get-Out-the-Vote Machine 15-MINUTE READ Former Democratic operative Tara McGowan is sinking millions into Meta's ad network to build Courier Newsroom, a media powerhouse for the left. McGowan believes newsrooms are the antidote to bad information—the hyperbole and lies that proliferate in Americans' social media feeds and promote ideas mostly from the ideological right. Through the calculated injection of news stories into these feeds, McGowan thinks she can claw a crumbling republic back from the brink and—this is the important part—get more people to vote. READ THE FULL STORY You Might Also Like ... A Swatting Spree Is Terrorizing Schools Across the US BY DHRUV MEHROTRA | 7-MINUTE READ Sixteen states collectively suffered more than 90 false reports of school shooters during three weeks in September—and many appear to be connected. Scientists Have Discovered a New Set of Blood Groups BY CHRIS BARANIUK | 5-MINUTE READ The 'Er' grouping could help doctors identify and treat some rare cases of blood incompatibility, including between pregnant mothers and fetuses. Is 'Green Capitalism' Total BS? BY KATE KNIBBS | 8-MINUTE READ In The Value of a Whale, author Adrienne Buller argues forcefully against market-based "solutions" to the climate crisis. She thinks we can do better. Are You Sure You Know What Revenge Porn Is? BY ANDREW GILDEN | 4-MINUTE READ Forty-eight states have passed legislation protecting victims of revenge porn—but the laws fail queer folks. The Psychological Impact of Consuming True Crime BY AMELIA TAIT | 3-MINUTE READ From Serial to Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer series, it's time to think about what pop culture's fascination with murder cases does to viewers—and victims. The Fight to Cut Off the Crypto Fueling Russia's Ukraine Invasion BY ANDY GREENBERG | 5-MINUTE READ Blockchain investigators have uncovered at least $4 million—and counting—in cryptocurrency fundraising has reached Russia's violent militia groups. GET WIRED Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions

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[New post] Pilotwings 64 seems to run at 60fps on Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Sickr posted: " We learned earlier this week that the next Nintendo 64 game for subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is the glorious Pilotwings 64, which is arguably one of the best games on Nintendo's legacy system. YouTube channel GameXPlain has prod" My Nintendo News Pilotwings 64 seems to run at 60fps on Switch Online + Expansion Pack Sickr Oct 9 We learned earlier this week that the next Nintendo 64 game for subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is the glorious Pilotwings 64, which is arguably one of the best games on Nintendo's legacy system. YouTube channel GameXPlain has produced a comparison video of the recent trailer for the Nintendo Switch Online + […] Read more of this post Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2022/10/09/pilotwings-64-seems-to-run-at-60fps-on-switch-online-expansion-pack/ Powered by WordPress.com

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[New post] Rocko now available in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Sickr posted: " Rocko, the star of the very amusing Rocko's Modern Life, has now joined the extensive lineup in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Rocko is a paid addition to the cartoon brawler and he brings his dog Spunky and signature jackhammer into the fray. Nickelodeon A" My Nintendo News Rocko now available in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Sickr Oct 9 Rocko, the star of the very amusing Rocko's Modern Life, has now joined the extensive lineup in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Rocko is a paid addition to the cartoon brawler and he brings his dog Spunky and signature jackhammer into the fray. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is available right now on the Nintendo Switch and other systems […] Read more of this post Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2022/10/09/rocko-now-available-in-nickelodeon-all-star-brawl/ Powered by WordPress.com

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[New post] Video: Mortal Kombat celebrates 30th anniversary

Sickr posted: " Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios are proudly celebrating the 30thAnniversary of Mortal Kombat, the billion-dollar franchise that has sold more than 79 million videogame units since the original arcade game launch on Oct. 8, 1992. Over the past " My Nintendo News Video: Mortal Kombat celebrates 30th anniversary Sickr Oct 9 Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios are proudly celebrating the 30thAnniversary of Mortal Kombat, the billion-dollar franchise that has sold more than 79 million videogame units since the original arcade game launch on Oct. 8, 1992. Over the past 30 years, the renowned Mortal Kombat series has been a fixture in popular culture, exciting fans with best-in-class gameplay, iconic characters, […] Read more of this post Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2022/10/09/video-mortal-kombat-celebrates-30th-anniversary/ Powered by WordPress.com

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[New post] Nintendo’s giving away a free Nintendo Live-themed Splatoon 3 in-game item

ssf1991 posted: " For the first time in 3 years, Nintendo will be holding a Nintendo Live concert in Tokyo, Japan. The event, which begins today and continues tomorrow, will feature musical performances by Animal Crossing's K.K. Slider and Splatoon 3's Deep Cut. Splato" My Nintendo News Nintendo's giving away a free Nintendo Live-themed Splatoon 3 in-game item ssf1991 Oct 8 For the first time in 3 years, Nintendo will be holding a Nintendo Live concert in Tokyo, Japan. The event, which begins today and continues tomorrow, will feature musical performances by Animal Crossing's K.K. Slider and Splatoon 3's Deep Cut. Splatoon 3 isn't just being represented at Nintendo Live either. The game itself is also […] Read more of this post Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2022/10/08/nintendos-giving-away-a-free-nintendo-live-themed-splatoon-3-in-game-item/ Powered by WordPress.com

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