search
SNES
Trends
- 1
NBC News reports that the Trump administration's crackdown on homelessness has evolved into a broad retreat from disability rights protections. The piece argues that policies targeting homeless people, including encampment sweeps and restrictions on housing protections, undermine legal safeguards originally designed for people with disabilities. Advocates say many homeless Americans have mental or physical disabilities and are being stripped of rights rather than offered housing or treatment.
- 2
Artist Jérémie Lainel is opening his workshop to the public this weekend in Avesnes-sur-Helpe, according to La Voix du Nord. The event gives local residents a chance to visit the studio, meet the artist and see his work up close. It is the kind of small cultural opening the northern French town's local paper highlights for weekend plans.
- 310 Classic Video Game Series That Started on the SNES▼10 Now-Classic Video Game Series That Originally Started On the SNES
Polygon has published a retrospective list of ten now-classic video game franchises that made their debut on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The piece highlights how the 16-bit console served as the launching point for series that went on to become pillars of the gaming industry, inviting readers to revisit the SNES's legacy.
- 4Critics reckon with Biden's Gaza policy failures▼‘Timidity,’ ‘callousness’ and ‘hubris’: Reckoning with Biden’s Gaza policy
A new assessment of President Joe Biden's Gaza policy has sparked debate, with critics describing his administration's approach as marked by 'timidity,' 'callousness' and 'hubris.' The piece examines how the White House balanced support for Israel against mounting humanitarian concerns, prompting reflections on what the policy achieved and where it fell short as the war's toll continued.
- 5Trump homelessness crackdown seen as retreat on disability rights▼How Trump’s homelessness crackdown became a sweeping retreat from disability rights - because it is so “woke” to believe
The Trump administration's crackdown on homelessness is drawing criticism as a sweeping rollback of disability rights. Critics argue the policy targets disabled people, many of whom make up the homeless population, and that supporting their rights is being framed as 'woke.' Commenters say cruelty appears to be central to the approach.
- 6Educator condemns AI's harm to teaching and professor conduct▼I am seething at witnessing first hand the harm AI is doing to pedagogy. I am utterly disgusted at the shamelessness pro
An educator describes witnessing first-hand the damage artificial intelligence is doing to pedagogy, accusing professors of displaying shamelessness in adopting it. The post argues that capitalist sponsorship is the economic incentive driving AI's spread into teaching, and that academics are debasing themselves and insulting their profession in the process. The comment is fuelling wider debate about whether AI tools are undermining genuine learning in classrooms and universities.
- 710 now-classic gaming series that got their start on the SNES▼10 now-classic gaming series that originally started on the SNES
A retrospective feature highlights ten well-known video game franchises that debuted on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in the early 1990s. The piece revisits how the SNES served as the launching point for series that later became defining names in gaming, prompting nostalgia-driven discussion among players about the console's lasting influence and the origins of their favourite franchises.
- 8RFK Jr. announces $12 million for Houston homelessness and mental health programs▼RFK Jr. announces $12 million for Houston homelessness, addiction and mental health programs
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced $12 million in federal funding for programs in Houston addressing homelessness, addiction and mental health. The money will support services in a city that has struggled with large numbers of people living on the streets and gaps in treatment capacity. Details on how the funds will be allocated have not yet been laid out.
- 9The Lumen Children: New Sci-Fi Story on Genetic Memory●THE LUMEN CHILDREN # audiobook # story # writing # errtling # bookcafe # art # consciousness # creativity # reality # ge
A new story titled The Lumen Children is being shared with readers online, described as an audiobook and written work spanning science fiction and fantasy. The story's themes touch on consciousness, creativity, reality and genetic memory, and it appears to be published via the author's newsletter. Engagement so far is small, but it is circulating in art and writing communities among readers of speculative fiction.
- 10
OSV News has published a reflection titled 'AI and consciousness: Stranded in Eden, once more', examining questions of artificial intelligence and consciousness through a moral and theological lens. The piece revisits familiar debates about whether machines can truly think or feel, framing the issue in terms of human nature, limits and responsibility. It adds to a growing stream of commentary from religious outlets on the ethics and meaning of rapid AI advances.
- 11Houston receives millions in federal funding for homelessness and mental health●Houston getting millions of dollars in federal funding to address homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse issues
Houston is set to receive millions of dollars in federal funding aimed at tackling homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse. The funding, announced through local outlet KHOU, will support city programs addressing the interconnected crises. The news highlights ongoing efforts in one of the nation's largest cities to expand services for vulnerable residents.
- 12OPB poll shows tight race in Southwest Washington swing district●A new poll commissioned by OPB identifies cost of living, the economy, healthcare and homelessness as top issues for lik
A new poll commissioned by Oregon Public Broadcasting finds cost of living, the economy, healthcare and homelessness are the top issues for likely voters. The survey also shows Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and challenger Joe Braun locked in a neck-and-neck contest for Southwest Washington's competitive congressional district, underscoring how economic concerns may shape the outcome.
- 13Twin Cities church works to prevent homelessness before it starts▼How a Twin Cities church is working to end homelessness before it starts
A church in Minnesota's Twin Cities is running programs aimed at stopping homelessness before it begins, according to CBS News reporting. The congregation focuses on early intervention, helping people at risk of losing housing rather than only responding after they become homeless. The story highlights faith-based organizations' growing role in addressing housing insecurity in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region.
- 14Player Completes Soul Blazer Before Terranigma Rerelease●Completed Soul Blazer (SNES). All RetroAchievements obtained. Started up Illusion of Gaia (SNES) as I'm working my way t
A retro gaming enthusiast reports finishing Soul Blazer on the SNES with every RetroAchievement earned, and starting Illusion of Gaia next as part of playing through the Quintet catalog. The run is timed ahead of Terranigma's arrival in January, which fans see as a rare moment of attention for the cult Japanese RPG developer's classics.
- 15Writers' prompt group learns figgy pudding contains no figs●# WordWeavers Oct 1: I cannot find the list of prompts for this month, so you get stream-of-consciousness. Sorry. TIL: t
A participant in the WordWeavers writing community's 1 October round-up says they could not find this month's prompt list and instead shared a stream-of-consciousness note. Their discovery: traditional figgy pudding does not actually contain figs, which they call blatant false advertising.
- 16Green Bay church issues statement on homelessness▼Green Bay church shares statement related to homelessness issues
A church in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has released a public statement addressing homelessness issues in the area. Local outlet WLUK reported on the statement, which has drawn attention in the community. The church's position on how it will engage with homelessness and people affected by it is the focus of local discussion.
- 17MiSTer FPGA recreates Nintendo Super System arcade lineup●MiSTer FPGA Arcade Nintendo Super System - Super Mario World / F-Zero / Super Tennis https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=p2
Retro gaming fans are sharing a demonstration of the Nintendo Super System arcade cabinet running on MiSTer FPGA hardware, playing Super Mario World, F-Zero and Super Tennis. The setup recreates the early-1990s arcade machine that brought SNES games to arcades, and enthusiasts are praising the accuracy of FPGA-based emulation for preserving this piece of Nintendo history.
- 18Santa Cruz County faces $30 million budget shortfall▼Santa Cruz County confronts $30 million budget shortfall while touting progress on mental health, homelessness
Santa Cruz County officials are grappling with a $30 million budget shortfall even as they highlight progress on mental health services and homelessness programs. The gap raises questions about whether recent gains in those priority areas can be sustained, and residents are watching closely to see which services may face cuts as leaders work to balance the county budget.