I quit doomscrolling for chess puzzles and didn't expect this to happen

Sometimes I rage-played. I’d make a blunder, lose ELO, and immediately queue up to win it back. It reminded me of a casino, ...
North Shore News

Mench Café: A hub for board games, video games and fun treats

Located at 106 w 1st Street, near the Shipyards, Mench Café is more than just a café; it's a dynamic hub for board game enthusiasts and gamers alike ...
The New York Times

Months After a Tragedy, the Chess World Remains Divided

The death of Daniel Naroditsky exposed the conflicts between the game’s traditional wing and its many online stars. The death of Daniel Naroditsky exposed the conflicts between the game’s traditional ...
Newsweek

‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Faces Major Change As Head Writer Exits

“Slow Horses” Season 6 could feel very different from its predecessors. That’s because, for the first time in the show’s history, it will be without its head writer. That man is Will Smith, who ...
Popular Science

Chess isn’t fair—so rearrange the pieces

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The arrangement of the 32 pieces on a standard chess board has ...
Newsweek

Apple TV Ends Speculation on ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6

Apple TV’s Emmy-winning spy thriller “Slow Horses” is gathering its reins for a sixth season, and it’s further ahead than most people think. In fact, “Slow Horses” Season 6 has already been filmed.
YourTango

The Art Of Being Unbothered: 7 Easy Ways To Be A Joyful Person

Finding what will give you control over your life can be a challenge. However tough it is to gain control, it is always a good time to start living an unbothered life. Most of the time, we occupy ...
PBS

U.S. says inflation slowed last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it

WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time when Americans are frustrated and angry over the high cost of living, the government released a report Thursday showing that inflation had cooled unexpectedly in November.
fox17online

Merry and Bright: Joyful Lights holiday display open for first year in Hudsonville

HUDSONVILLE, Mich — There is a new opportunity to light up the holidays with your family in Hudsonville this year. Joyful Lights is now open at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds, featuring over one mile of ...
CNBC

8 'joyful' phrases people with high emotional intelligence say: They turn 'small talk into genuine connections'

Over the last 10 years, I've hosted over 770 dinners, inviting everyone from Fortune 500 executives to strangers who just need a table to belong to. My work and mission has always been to help people ...
Cosmopolitan

‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Is Officially Happening, and Here’s Everything We Know So Far

If you're anything like us, you're currently in the grip of Apple TV+'s Slow Horses season 5. The crime thriller sees a dysfunctional group of rejected MI5 agents (the titular 'slow horses') navigate ...