Canada clinches Olympic gold in men's curling despite cheating controversy
Canada won the Olympic men's curling gold at Cortina d’Ampezzo, overcoming cheating allegations by defeating Britain in the gold-medal match.
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Arc Raiders Dev Explains Calculated Ban Response After Duplication Glitch
Embark Studios says it carefully validated the Arc Raiders duplication glitch before acting to ensure fairness and accuracy, issuing warnings for low-severity cases and removing exploit gains, with suspensions possible for severe abuse; the fix follows the game's patch, as Arc Raiders has reached about 14 million copies sold and six million players online weekly.
Curling at a Crossroads as Olympic Cheating Sparks Oversight Surge
At Milan-Cortina, Canadian curlers faced accusations of double-touching stones during release, triggering new official monitoring at the hog line and prompting talk of video review in a sport traditionally governed by players’ self-policing. With hog-line sensors and a forthcoming six-team Rock League, the incident signals a shift from trust-based etiquette to increased oversight, potentially reshaping curling culture from the grassroots to the Olympic stage.
Canada curling hit by second cheating accusation at Milan‑Cortina Games
Canada’s men’s curling team faced a second cheating accusation at the Milan‑Cortina Winter Games after Sweden and Switzerland alleged they double‑touched the stone. Canada won their round‑robin match 8‑6 against Switzerland but received only a verbal warning for the suspected infraction, amid heated exchanges between teams. The controversy follows a prior double‑touching penalty for Canada's women’s team, and heightened match surveillance has led to penalties elsewhere as well. Veteran skip Marc Kennedy defended his integrity as the drama unfolded.
Shattered Trust: Men Reveal How They Discovered Their Wives’ Affairs
BuzzFeed compiles anonymous submissions from men about uncovering their wives’ affairs, detailing signs, messages, and evidence—from secret chats to infidelity across relationships from high school to long marriages—highlighting heartbreak, betrayal, and the resulting divorces in many cases.
Fiery payback: Iggy Azalea details burning Nick Young’s clothes after cheating
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea recounts her revenge on Nick Young after his infidelity, admitting she burned his expensive clothes and dumped items into a pool following the cheating revelations captured in leaked video and security footage; she split from Young in 2016 and has since dated Playboi Carti (with whom she has a son) and Malik Monk, while Young remains with Keonna Green and has three children. The Yahoo piece summarizes a Basketball Network report about the incident.
Hinge Date Turns Sleuthing Lesson After Discovery of a Ring
A LA comedian details how a seemingly perfect Hinge match led her to uncover the man’s marital status after spotting a wedding ring in his photos, tracing his identity through his job, finding a Knot vow renewal, and reviewing his wife’s LinkedIn and Instagram; the man later claimed a divorce was in process, sparking debate online and underscoring how easily personal information can be found on the web and the need for caution when dating online.
Arc Raiders Cranks Up Cheater Crackdown With Permanent Bans
Arc Raiders has escalated its anti-cheat crackdown from 30‑day suspensions to permanent bans for egregious cheaters, including stream snipers; the move comes after patches and the removal of the PC console, signaling Embark Studios’ serious effort to secure competitive play.
Arc Raiders cracks down on cheaters with 30-day suspensions
Embark Studios began enforcing cheater penalties in Arc Raiders, issuing 30-day suspensions for exploits such as wallhacks and aimbots, with repeat offenders potentially facing permanent bans, while players debate the severity and scope of the punishment.
ACCA to End Remote Accounting Exams in 2026 Due to AI Cheating Concerns
The UK's largest accounting body, ACCA, will cease allowing remote exams from March due to rising AI-assisted cheating, citing the difficulty in policing online tests and the rapid technological advancements that outpace safeguards.
Accounting Bodies End Remote Exams Amid AI Cheating Surge
The ACCA is ending remote exams due to rising cheating concerns, especially with advances in AI, and will require in-person assessments, while also updating its curriculum to include emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
Moving Mousepad: An Elegant Aimbot Solution
A hacker built a mechanical aimbot using a plotter and machine vision to move a mousepad and assist aiming in online shooters, making cheating more subtle and harder to detect.
Parents Maintain Close Ties with Son’s Ex Despite Infidelity
A couple shares how they maintained a close relationship with their son's ex-girlfriend after she cheated on him, despite their initial positive feelings towards her and her estranged family background.
EA Reports 98% Cheater-Free Matches in Battlefield 6 Launch
EA reports that 98% of Battlefield 6 matches were cheater-free during launch week, with its Javelin anticheat blocking over 2.39 million cheating attempts and banning tens of thousands of bad actors, demonstrating effective anti-cheat measures and ongoing efforts to improve game fairness.
MLB Implements New Gambling Safeguards Amid Guardians Betting Scandal
The article discusses recent indictments of two MLB pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, for allegedly throwing pitches out of the strike zone to facilitate gambling prop bets, highlighting the risks to the integrity of baseball and the challenges posed by the rise of legal sports betting, especially on specific pitches, which can significantly alter game outcomes. It calls for stronger reforms, including banning credit card deposits for gambling, to protect the sport's integrity.