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Sounds simple enough. Elsewhere in the world, such fare would provoke water-cooler speculation, bookmaker odds and perhaps the disapproving clucks of a few intellectual snobs. But France isn’t most places. “Loft Story’s” intense popularity has produced a kind of backlash the country hasn’t seen since Jose Bove took on McDonald’s. The fact that their compatriots are not only producing such drivel but gluing themselves to the tube to watch it is more than most French intellectuals can bear....

Their lush stands provide refuge for wildlife and their golden autumn foliage illuminates mountains. But the West’s aspens are dying–and scientists don’t know why. Aspens, however, aren’t the only native tree threatened by a host of problems from climate change to invasive pests. Says Deborah Gangloff, executive director of the nonprofit American Forests, “A lot of species are under siege right now.” CORRECTION: “Troubled Time for Trees” (Periscope, Aug. 28) stated that American chestnut trees were decimated by Dutch elm disease....

Read more in this overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of environmental allergies. What Are Environmental Allergies? Allergies are a chronic condition that occurs when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance. They can be caused by food, something inhaled into the lungs, through injection, or by touch. Environmental allergies occur when the body’s immune system overreacts to substances in the environment that would otherwise be harmless, according to New York-based allergist and immunologist Dr....

Thursday, January 27 is no exception to that rule, with the Epic Games Store giving away a new free game while also confirming what’s coming next week. As of right now, Epic Games Store users can claim the mecha action game Daemon x Machina for free. Daemon x Machina was originally a Nintendo Switch exclusive game but eventually made its way to PC. It earned somewhat mixed reviews at the time of its release, but it should still appeal to fans of the genre....

At the time of this writing, the Epic Games Store free games are Rising Hell and Slain: Back from Hell, both of which will be available until October 13 at 10am CT. At that point, Rising Hell and Slain: Back from Hell will be replaced with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, which will be the Epic Games Store free game offering from October 13 at October 20 when it’s replaced by another free game or two....

Still, it’s been a good month for Epic Games Store users who have paid attention to the free games day in and day out. Now, the latest lasting until December 30 is Salt and Sanctuary. RELATED: Salt and Sacrifice Revealed at Summer Games Fest Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action RPG with hand-drawn visuals and was reportedly inspired by FromSoftware’s Souls series. Sometimes this means the games feel more derivative than providing their own take, but that’s not the case here....

First off, Epic Games Store users have a week to claim two games for their digital libraries. Starting today and until Thursday, April 14 at 10:00am CT, Epic Games Store users can snag critically-acclaimed roguelike game Rogue Legacy for their collection. Rogue Legacy being free on the Epic Games Store coincides with the confirmation that Rogue Legacy 2’s release date is April 28, which may not be a coincidence....

Science fiction is a hugely popular genre in gaming, and the Epic Games Store recognized that this week with its free indie offerings. As such, the company has Surviving Mars available this week, with The Fall following next week. Both of these titles are incredible pieces of sci-fi, and both take the genre in very different directions. With homages to great authors and some incredible atmosphere, these free games are brilliant value....

Epic Games Store was on a hot streak during April, and while Terraforming Mars could be a dip in that hot streak, these two games reflect it sticking to its newly-acquired guns. Epic Games Store has been following a pattern of the past few weeks of introducing a big, popular game to the service and a beautiful indie (or equivalent) game that could easily prove to be a hidden gem....

It isn’t a long or incredibly complex game, but Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons does offer an emotional and compelling experience that just about any player can enjoy. Developed by Starbreeze Studios and directed by Josef Fares, the lead behind 2021’s Game of the Year It Takes Two, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a beautifully presented game that has a narrative to match, and is worth the few hours that it takes to complete....

Both men on Joe Millionaire would like a woman who can appreciate them for who they are as a person and not look at how much money they have. This week, the men were asked to spend time with women they think they haven’t had a chance to explore more things with. Martin the Butler had arranged for smaller group dates for them to bond. Here are the 5 key highights of the recent episode of Joe Millionaire....

West Ham United Adrian – 8/10 Adrian was hardly tested by the Liverpool attackers, but looked calm and composed throughout the game. James Tomkins – 8/10 Tomkins was defensively solid throughout the game, but didn’t do much going forward. Though he did really well to contain the likes of Ibe and Lallana later in the game. James Collins – 8/10 Collins came up with a match winning performance, and was solid at the back....

Theo Walcott made the pivotal difference as he headed Monreal’s inviting cross into goal in the 53rd minute. Arsenal found a third in the closing stages after Alexis Sanchez finished off a fast, sumptuous attack which flowed with incredible ease past the Bournemouth defence. The win keeps Arsenal hot in the pursuit of league leaders Chelsea, and are now on 28 points from 13 games. Here are 5 talking points from the game:...

Manchester City were the only team in the top six to secure all three points as they completed a whitewash of Slaven Bilic’s West Ham. The Red Devils, on the other hand, were held to a draw at Old Trafford by an inspired Hull City. Also read: EPL 2016/17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 23 Swansea beat Southampton at the Liberty while Burnley snatched victory in injury time against defending champions Leicester City....

His side has flattered in the opening episodes of the league season having brushed aside the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Leicester City, among others. Their play is very much desirable by the neutrals, having won many hearts in the course of lifting the hopes of their title-eluded fans. A sense of Deja vu? They have been here before. Their closest title push in a decade arrived when Brendan Rodgers took them above Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, only to be halted in a dramatic fashion at Anfield by the latter, led by Jose Mourinho....

The Three Lions looked like they were knocking on the door throughout the entire game. Sweden’s defense held firm until another set piece goal gave England an early lead. LIVE STREAM: Watch the 2018 World Cup on fuboTV (7-day free trial)​ It wasn’t all just the offense for England, however. Jordan Pickford had a few brilliant saves to keep the clean sheet for his side, each just as, if not more, brilliant than the last....

Acknowledging that the BRUTE launch hasn’t been perfect, Epic pointed to its changes to Arena as an example that it’s carefully tracking use of the mechs. BRUTE spawn rates were changed so as to “reduce late-game encounters,” since more players survive longer in Arena. BRUTE usage in Arena is dramatically lower than in core modes with the changes, though this also goes to show that Epic understands the inherent anti-competitiveness that BRUTEs can introduce....

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is a good indicator that the Epic Games Store may continue with Halloween-appropriate games for the rest of the month, though it does remain to be seen. However, for those curious about what to expect from Stubbs, here’s a quick breakdown. RELATED: How PS Plus, Games with Gold, and Epic Games Store Are Embracing Halloween Epic Games Store Free Game Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse The overarching goal and gameplay loop in Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is pretty simple: the player, a zombie, must kill humans and each their brains....