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Ukrainian air-defense units are using small guided rockets—interceptors—to shoot down Russian Shahed drones, marking a shift in drone warfare on the eastern front and highlighting both the potential and limits of intercepting enemy drones.
Benjamin Kerstein argues that defending Israel amid widespread demonization is emotionally draining and often entangled in a Kafkaesque media climate. He contends Israel is not flawless, but many criticisms are inflated, distorted, or aimed at demonizing the state rather than fairly assessing policy, framing the discourse as a perpetual trial of its supporters.
An opinion piece argues there’s no coherent China-centric plan driving the Iran War. Beijing’s Middle East priorities are anchored in Gulf states and energy, not a deep Iran-China alliance, and Trump’s inconsistent China policy muddies any attempt at a geopolitical pivot. Iran is not China’s most important regional partner and China’s support to Tehran is cautious and limited. A more effective U.S. approach would clearly separate competition from cooperation, tighten AI export controls and supply-chain resilience, deter China in the Indo-Pacific, and pursue Middle East interests without eroding deterrence.
The red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of A24's film Priscilla has been canceled "out of respect" for recent world events, following Hamas' attack on Israel. The screening will still take place, and the actors are permitted to promote the film. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures also canceled its red carpet for the Academy Museum Gala, which was set to honor Meryl Streep, Sofia Coppola, Michael B. Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey. Sony also canceled its New York Comic Con panel for Thanksgiving with Eli Roth. The Priscilla premiere in L.A. was moved to a new location due to an ongoing contract dispute.
Diablo 4 is full of demons and expansive regions that can be dangerous and confusing to explore. Here are some tips to help you navigate the game: 1) You can't get a mount until you complete the second main mission in Act 4. 2) Salvage gear at the Blacksmith to unlock new clothing options. 3) Don't sell rare items, salvage them to earn Veiled Crystals and upgrade your gear. 4) Spend your Murmuring Obols at the Curiosities Vendor to buy unidentified items or Whispering Keys. 5) Emotes are important for solving puzzles and side quests. 6) You can tweak the World Tier Difficulty to adjust the risks and rewards. 7) Completing Strongholds can unlock new settlements, merchants, and side quests. 8) Potions not only offer stat boosts but also increase the amount of experience you gain. 9) Use the "Leave Dungeon" emote or Town Portal to get out of dungeons faster. 10) Rewards can carry over to benefit all of your characters on the same server.
Farming XP in Diablo 4 can be done by playing the campaign, completing side quests, participating in world events, clearing strongholds, and playing with friends. Anica's Claim, Dead Man's Dredge, Champion's Demise, Iron Hold, and Ruins of Eridu are the best dungeons to farm for XP. Raising the World Tier level should be done after completing the campaign to get the most out of the XP boost.
Diablo 4 offers various ways to farm XP, including completing dungeons for Aspects and Renown, participating in World Events for Murmuring Obols, and tackling the main scenario for loads of experience. Players can also group up for a 10% XP increase gain and access Nightmare Dungeons after reaching Paragon levels. It's best to play on Adventurer World Tier and then bump it up to Nightmare after completing the main scenario.