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Nintendo NX release date, design, and features: Console arriving mid-2016?
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima confirmed to that the device "is in development" and more details should be released next year.

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' update: Bug fixes and more powerful weapons expected
"Call of Duty: Black Ops 3" developer Treyarch just released the latest patch of the game on Tuesday, Dec. 8. A week later, on Dec. 15, the patch notes were published. Most changes that come with the update intend to improve the game performance by eliminating bugs.

Antibiotics may be as effective as surgery in treating appendicitis, study finds
Removing the appendix is the treatment of choice for the infection, but doctors have noticed that patients would feel better the next day if they were given antibiotics.

'Super Mario Maker Bookmark' service release details; new features revealed
One of the things to look forward to in the game update is the World Records feature, which will show players who have impressive clear time.

Steam winter sale coming very soon; release date leaked
The upcoming Winter Sale is expected to offer store-wide discounts all throughout the promo period instead of flash and daily sales.

iOS 9.2 jailbreak: How close are the hackers to getting a new jailbreak solution?
Pangu has already launched a "semi-jailbreak" solution intended for iOS 9.1. However, it was noted that the tool does not offer complete functions and components.

'Just Cause 3' patch rolls out this week: What to expect
With the new update, players will no longer deal with delayed loading times.

Christian leader warns of 'Frankenstein monsters' due to scientific movement called transhumanism
A famous Christian leader warned against the potentially disastrous effects of a scientific effort called "transhumanism."

'WWE 2K16' DLC coming soon: Release date finally announced
The Legends Pack can be bought individually for $8.99, but it is also part of the game's Season Pass, which sells for $24.99.

Massive asteroid on NASA high-priority list to zip past Earth on Christmas Eve
A massive asteroid measuring 1.5 miles in width is expected to make its closest contact on Earth this coming December 24.

'Angel' watching over road accident victim appears in photo taken by South Carolina pastor
Nobody has yet conclusively seen much less photographed an angel, which is described in Wikipedia as a "non-physical entity or spirit found in various religions and mythologies." But this may not be true anymore as a pastor from South Carolina has apparently taken a snapshot of an angel watching over the body of a car crash victim on the highway. He even posted the photo on his Facebook page.

Justin Welby: Christ's birth is a source of 'hope and healing' for bereaved
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he has "never got over" the loss of his eldest daughter in a candid message to bereaved parents.

Overhaul of marriage law will put God and religion into civil ceremonies
Religious readings, hymns, meditations and poetry could be included in civil weddings for the first time under an overhaul of marriage laws recommended by a Law Commission report today.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu: Pricing details, specs, and release date revealed
But this time, Chevrolet promises that the 2016 Malibu Hybrid should be a better and more improved vehicle, highlighting that it's more fuel efficient, as it will have 48 mpg versus the rating that old models got, which was in the range of less than 30 mpg.

NASA uses PlayStation VR for space missions
For a long time now, NASA has been sending out probes and space robots to conduct certain space missions for them. However, humanoids â robots that have the dexterity and form of a human â are now being considered for space missions, and NASA is using PlayStation VR (PS VR) to control them.

Do you need to rediscover the gift of mercy?
David Baker reflects on receiving mercy and finding grace to help us in our own times of need.