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Jimmy Kimmel looking to get ‘out of his contract’ with ABC after talk show suspended over Charlie Kirk remarks: report

Sources told the Daily Mail that the comedian is eager to “break his relationship with [the network] forever” after his talk show was suspended indefinitely.
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Scheana Shae, Melissa Gorga, and more attend the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards Red Carpet

Scheana Shae, Melissa Gorga, Phaedra and more iconic reality stars attend the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards Red Carpet
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Steam to discontinue support for 32-bit Windows versions starting in 2026

Valve has announced that it will discontinue support for 32-bit versions of Windows for its Steam application starting January 1, 2026. Future iterations of Steam will operate exclusively on 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, reports 24brussels.

Currently, Windows 10 remains the sole supported 32-bit version, but Microsoft is set to terminate its support next month. While Valve will still support 64-bit versions of Windows 10, users will be able to access 32-bit games through Steam, although installation of the Steam app on a 32-bit operating system will no longer be permitted.

Notably, the existing version of Steam operates as a 32-bit application across all Windows versions. However, Valve cautions that this will change soon. “Future versions of Steam will run on 64-bit versions of Windows only,” the company stated in a support notice, adding that the modification is necessary as essential features in Steam depend on system drivers and libraries incompatible with 32-bit Windows versions.

Despite this significant shift, the impact on Steam users appears minimal. Valve indicates that 32-bit Windows 10 accounts for only 0.01 percent of all systems reported in its Steam Hardware Survey, suggesting that the majority of users will remain unaffected by this transition.

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Plans unveiled for major upgrades to 2 km of N407 in Wetteren by Roads and Traffic Agency

Wetteren – The Roads and Traffic Agency and the municipality of Wetteren have finalized plans to rebuild a 2-kilometer stretch of the N407 and upgrade the Slekkebeek and Bourgondisch Kruis intersections, with construction anticipated to commence following the summer of 2026, reports 24brussels.

According to VRT News, the Roads and Traffic Agency (AW) has completed the designs for the complete reconstruction of Kalkensteenweg and Kapellendries (N407) from the Laarne-Wetteren municipal boundary to Tragelweg in East Flanders, Belgium.

This project faced a three-year delay due to legal proceedings. Spanning approximately 2 kilometers, the redevelopment aims to enhance safety and includes the installation of central medians to regulate traffic, new pedestrian crossings, improved cycle paths, and upgraded bus stops.

How will AW and Wetteren upgrade 2 km of N407 and key intersections?

AW and Wetteren officials will provide comprehensive updates for residents and stakeholders. Public information sessions are planned to detail the construction process, timeline, and anticipated effects on daily traffic. The agency intends to appoint a contractor by summer, facilitating a prompt start after the 2026 construction holiday.

The N407 will undergo a total reconstruction along a 2-kilometer stretch, featuring extensive upgrades at the Slekkebeek intersection. Central islands will be installed to better manage traffic flow, and a short exit lane to Slekkebeek will be introduced.

Plans for the N42, including the Oosterzelesteenweg, are also in early development. While a full reconstruction is not yet scheduled, there is a clear strategy for the section between the on- and off-ramp complex and the Bourgondisch Kruis intersection. Construction will progress once all necessary approvals and funding are secured.

The Bourgondisch Kruis intersection will remain but will undergo a complete redesign, transforming it into a traffic-signal-controlled junction featuring longer lanes and designated bicycle crossings. Traffic lights will also be established at Oude Heerbaan, enhancing safety for cyclists and pairing signals with those at Bourgondisch Kruis to maintain smooth traffic flow.

A two-way cycle path will be introduced on the Mariagaard side. Current traffic lights at Mariagaard and Vantegem in the industrial area will remain, although a new bicycle tunnel will facilitate safer crossings for cyclists and pedestrians. The interchange with the E40 will be retained but will receive a redesign, optimizing the entry and exit ramps to minimize conflict points.

The upgrades to the N407 and N42 roads have been in planning stages for several years. Proposals for the N407 near Kalkensteenweg and Kapellendries were first put forward in 2022; however, progress was hindered by a legal challenge.

Identified for their risk to cyclists and pedestrians, the Slekkebeek and Bourgondisch Kruis intersections have prompted preliminary studies for the N42, including the Oosterzelesteenweg, beginning in 2023 to enhance traffic flow and diminish conflict points near the E40 interchange. With final plans completed in 2025, the region anticipates significant improvements.

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Golden Retriever Puppy Eager To Show New Toy to Neighbors Melts Hearts

“Oh, how gorgeous is he and his little toy,” one viewer on TikTok said. “The cutest I have ever seen,” another added.
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Teen Diagnosed With Rare Brain Cancer, Then Doctors Tested Little Brother

Sergio and Andy shared more than a sibling bond when they faced the same rare brain tumor and treatment.
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Charlie Kirk’s public memorial service: Date, location, speakers, more

Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Glendale, Arizona is slated for Sunday, Sept. 21. Here’s everything we know so far, including how to attend.
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Cracker Barrel Reveals How Logo Controversy Hit Sales

Cracker Barrel’s rebrand invited controversy so widespread that ultimately the President weighed in, and it chose to pull the changes entirely.
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Former South Carolina QB Connor Shaw collapses while coaching son’s football team

It is unclear what medical condition he is dealing with, but he was wheeled off the field in an ambulance, according to a report from The State.
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Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue

Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now