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The world design of Avowed is another strength, with many hidden treasures, puzzles and dense environmental storytelling.

The biggest twist of Avowed: Great in fighting, not the writing

For the first several hours of Avowed, I was properly transported to its world. Then I stopped caring about the characters. My story choices didn’t matter much, either to the narrative or, more fatally, to myself.

Rittner cable cars in Bolzano, Italy, convey up to 30 passengers for three miles up the hillside.

Other European transportation beyond planes, trains and automobiles

Those who value a mode of transportation for its uniqueness as much as its actual convenience might wish to incorporate rides on the following infrastructure as part of their next urban adventure.

Restore ‘care’ to primary care providers

As a long-time Navy wife and patron of dependent military medicine services, I am accustomed to having to change PCMs often. However, recent changes have been extreme -- and that’s no coincidence.

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An older man and a young woman in the front seat of a car, seen from the dashboard, with a second woman in the back seat.

Veterans, including Morgan Freeman, make up 90% of the cast of new film ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ set for theatrical release

Morgan Freeman is just one of the many veterans that make up 90% of the cast in “My Dead Friend Zoe,” a critically acclaimed comedy-drama that was directed by an Army veteran and produced by Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. The film is set for a Feb. 28 theatrical release.

Yura Borisov, a cast member in “Anora,” poses at the premiere of the film, Oct. 1, at the Vista Theatre in Los Angeles.

‘Anora’ breakout Yura Borisov is not sure what ‘Russian Ryan Gosling’ means. But he’ll take it

The actor’s performance in the film has caught many off guard: an introduction to a fresh face with an undeniable star quality that has earned him nominations from the Oscars, the Screen Actors Guild and the BAFTAs.

Tobe Rubin of Boca Raton, Fla., examines the names of lynched Americans inscribed at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Ala.

Southern sites that expand understanding of Black history

Tours, historically significant sites and memorials help visitors gain greater appreciation for the pain that many have experienced.

Gender, birth order and a child’s temperament can shape whether a child is favored by their parents.

You probably have a ‘favorite’ child. A new study reveals who and why.

The idea of parental favoritism might seem inherently subjective -- what do we mean by “favorite,” exactly? -- but researchers have developed ways to identify differences in the ways parents treat their children.

A black and white photo from 1954 of a man who just bought a new television set surrounded by other people waiting to get into a store.

How Presidents Day has evolved from reverence to retail

Presidents Day, which commemorates George Washington, wasn’t always a federal holiday nor was it always celebrated on the third Monday in February.

Sniper Elite: Resistance features a new main protagonist Harry Hawker, a British special operation executive.

Sniper Elite: Resistance has a new hero but same gameplay

The latest entry in the Sniper Elite series, Sniper Elite: Resistance, takes place in German-occupied France before the D-Day invasion and stars a new main protagonist named Harry Hawker, a British special operations executive.

Lindt is one of Switzerland’s well-known chocolate manufacturers. Visitors can tour the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, or drop into one of many stores throughout the country selling the sweet stuff.

Treat yourself to chocolate while traveling at these tasty destinations

In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are some of Europe’s best places to learn about -- or, better yet, indulge in -- chocolate.

Siblings know just what buttons to push.

Sibling squabbles don’t end just because you grow up

Sibling battles are more volatile than conflicts between friends, parents or coworkers. Simple arguments can go from zero to 100 in a flash, because their vulnerabilities are just under the surface. Siblings know exactly how to push each other’s buttons.

As the tour through the Titanic exhibition in Ludwigsburg, Germany, ends, the focus turns to the sinking of the ship. A block of iceberg gives visitors a sense of the frigid conditions people faced during the disaster in the Atlantic Ocean in 1912.

Roving Titanic exhibition extends Stuttgart-area stop amid boatload of popularity

When I learned about a traveling Titanic exhibition in the German city of Ludwigsburg, just outside Stuttgart, I jumped at the chance to visit, with fond memories of the film in mind. Visitors can get a look at hundreds of relics recovered from the ocean floor where the Titanic now rests. The exhibition also explains the ship’s history in detail.