Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes

Path of Exile 2 launches as a fully free-to-play action RPG on December 11 (PST)!

Get your blades ready! The full release will introduce the Duelist, a long-awaited class revealed in a new trailer during gamescom's Opening Night Live in Cologne.

Video: Path of Exile 2 Full Release | Play 1.0 for Free on December 11

Whether you're a new or returning player, sign up at pathofexile2.com/register to receive the latest release news and updates, as well as unlock exclusive milestone rewards on the road to launch.

We can't wait to welcome you to the full release of Path of Exile 2 on December 11!

3.29.3 Hotfix 5

• Fixed a bug where items from the loot chest on the Sovereign could be lost when clicking "Take All" while an item was on your cursor.

It's finally happening! The ExileCon Path of Exile 1 Qualifiers kick off next week, with the top racers from all four qualifier events earning the chance to compete in the live final at ExileCon in New Zealand.

The competition will take place on the following dates, with ZiggyD and Raiz once again serving as your hosts throughout the event:

Path of Exile 1 Qualifier Event Times and Dates

• Qualifier One - Sep 03, 2026 2:00 PM (PDT)
• Qualifier Two - Sep 10, 2026 2:00 PM (PDT)
• Qualifier Three - Sep 17, 2026 2:00 PM (PDT)
• Qualifier Four - Sep 24, 2026 2:00 PM (PDT)

If you're participating in the event, please make sure that your Path of Exile account is linked to your Twitch account. You can do this by logging into your account on the website, then clicking here.

To join a qualifier event, click the "Join" button for the race on the Character Select screen. You'll then be prompted to create a character. Once you've entered the game, your character will remain stationary until the race officially begins.

Players will compete to be the first to kill Kitava in Act 5 in a Standard Solo Self-Found fixed-seed environment. While this is not a Hardcore event, players will incur a penalty upon death and will be unable to move until one minute has elapsed.

The qualifier events are PC only.

You can find the full ruleset here.

Be sure to join us at twitch.tv/pathofexile to check out all the action! New Twitch Drops will be available for viewers, and we'll announce them next week.

Good luck, Exiles!

The federal government under Trump is rounding up thousands of wild horses and letting them be sold to slaughter.

In a further sign that support for Israel is becoming politically toxic, Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers’s team has asked the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) not to run advertisements backing his campaign in Michigan, amid fears that association with the pro-Israel lobby could cost him votes.

US military resumes deadly boat-bombing campaign in the Pacific Ocean, sparking fresh accusations of murder.

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.commondreams.org/news/southcom-boat-strikes-resume

Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

"The president stopped by to check on the negotiations. How is this not settled yet? asked Trump," The Wall Street Journal reported. "By the end of the meeting, it was."

Habeas Dockets are publishing immigration court records that normally aren't available online.

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.404media.co/how-a-network-of-volunteers-is-liberating-critical-court-records-for-everyone/

Gunmen ‌attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older people

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/24/video-shows-hundreds-held-captive-after-nigeria-mosque-kidnapping

Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

The ban on mobile phones in secondary schools "could take effect from the start of term next week", government spokesperson Maud Bregeon announced.

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/24/macron-confirms-school-mobile-phone-ban-effective-from-new-term

Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/70250259

The publisher wants MachineGuid identifiers, login IPs, and OneDrive contents by September 4.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/70253568

Rockstar Games is reportedly furious over the latest wave of GTA 6 leaks, but it has no plans to change the date of the game’s Netflix premiere.

EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefacts

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/24/violent-museum-robberies-europol-report

Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

The private equity firm appears to have been targeted as part of a campaign focusing on major financial companies.

The child was shot in the chest during a raid on Askar refugee camp in the occupied West Bank

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-forces-kill-three-palestinians-gaza-shoot-child-death-nablus

Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

The Venice Film Festival has added a new documentary about the civilian toll of the Israel-Hamas war to its lineup

Our Fan Art competition, themed around the latest expansions in Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2, is in full swing! Check out the recent highlights below!

darkshadowsblood#1004

PropagandaPandá#7473

tequilalover#7722

SimoneIF#7126

Veronika_f5#3417

CosmicCreepers#8314

There's quite some time left to show off your artistic flair in this competition! If you'd like to submit an entry, you can do so by posting in this thread. Submissions close on Wednesday, 2nd September at 10PM PDT!

They were chosen by lottery and divided into groups, pulling a cart carrying the keep with ropes.

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/1000-people-in-japan-help-tow-400-tonne-hirosaki-castle-keep-closer-to-original-position

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State officials say a data breach involving the Connecticut Medicaid program’s provider portal exposed payment and claims information tied to roughly 41,000 HUSKY Health members.