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21st December 2025: We checked for new The Forge codes and confirmed the 'HEART' code is working. The Forge is a Roblox tycoon RPG about running a forge. In The Forge, you’ll mine to earn minerals and ...

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...

A common explanation as to why Star Wars was such a hit, and continues to resonate nearly half a century on from its release, is that it is a nearly perfect representation of the hero’s journey. You ...

Say it enough and it sticks, or so the theory goes: Ben Whittaker is a star. Ben Whittaker is a star. Ben Whittaker is a star. Ben Whittaker is a star. Ben Whittaker is a star. And so on. Or maybe ...

The fate of the Trump administration -- and perhaps Republicans in Congress -- is tethered to how Americans feel about the economy. And right now, it's hard to find anyone who can say with confidence ...

22nd December 2025: We added new Slap codes. Slap is one of those Roblox games where its title alone pretty much tells you exactly what it is. If you've ever seen those Power Slap matches that make ...

Hollywood is a small place, so you’d think some people who have beef—or who have at one point or another said something about each other—would be forced to confront that when they met at a party, ...

The Chicago Bears, under new head coach Ben Johnson, have improved to an 8-3 record this season. Quarterback Caleb Williams credits the team's newfound success to the belief Johnson has instilled in ...

Artur is a copywriter and SEO specialist, as well as a small business owner. In his free time, he loves to play computer games and is glad that he was able to connect his professional career with his ...

Anyone playing Roblox right now might have spotted a message being spammed in the chat, getting people to head to Blox.green. But what is it, and is it safe? Naturally, getting free premium currency ...