By Matt Novak Published December 23, 2024 | Comments (5) | Matt Gaetz speaks during the Republican National Convention session at Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. Photo: John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The House Ethics Committee finally released its report about allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida on Monday after Donald Trumps failed effort to nominate the former congressman as U.S. Attorney General. And while Gaetz has denied allegations that he had sex with a minor, its a pretty shocking read all around. From at least 2017 to 2020, Gaetz allegedly paid thousands of dollars for sex with women, as well as a 17-year-old girl. The report also alleges that Gaetz took illegal drugs like cocaine and ecstasy, and accepted a gift trip to the Bahamas that broke congressional rules. Gaetz also helped one of the women he was having sex with to get an expedited passport, falsely telling the State Department that she was one of his constituents, according to the report. Gaetz also allegedly obstructed Congress as the investigation into his behavior was conducted and refused to cooperate as the committee sought to establish whether the congressman had broken ethics rules. Its unclear whether Gaetz will face state charges over any of the allegations, though the committee no longer has jurisdiction over Gaetz since he resigned his seat, despite winning reelection in November. The congressional report found that based on its investigation, there was substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules, state and federal laws, and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, acceptance of impermissible gifts, the provision of special favors and privileges, and obstruction of Congress.The report also includes screenshots of text messages from Joel Greenberg, a friend of Gaetz whos currently serving 11 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor. Greenberg pleaded guilty to several charges in 2022 but denied having sex with any underage girls. The report has a breakdown of how much Gaetz allegedly paid various women from 2017 to 2020, totaling over $60,000, including a former girlfriend who was allegedly involved in some of the activities with sex workers, though the report notes some of the payments may have been of a legitimate nature. Gaetz did not hand over text messages to the committee, but the report includes some messages from him, presumably obtained through the sex workers he was paying. The texts sometimes refer to party favors which the report claims are references to illegal drugs.Images: House Ethic Committee The committee also details in the report how Gaetz was allegedly introduced to women by Greenberg who found them on the website SeekingArrangement.com, an online dating site now known as just Seeking.com, which specializes in sugar dating relationships where a younger woman typically engages with an older man under some kind of steady financial arrangement. Gaetz took to social media after the release of the report to defend himself against the charges in the report. Giving funds to someone you are dating that they didnt ask for and that isnt charged for sex is now prostitution?!? There is a reason they did this to me in a Christmas Eve-Eve report and not in a courtroom of any kind where I could present evidence and challenge pic.twitter.com/HzWODpBBB9 Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) December 23, 2024 Many Republicans objected to the release of the report, including the chairman of the ethics committee Rep. Michael Guest of Mississippi. Guest wrote for the dissenting members of the committee, insisting they no longer had jurisdiction to release the findings since Gaetz had resigned, an argument that doesnt make any sense whatsoever.We believe that operating outside the jurisdictional bounds set forth by House Rules and Committee standards, especially when making public disclosures, is a dangerous departure with potentially catastrophic consequences, wrote Guest. Its not clear what could be dangerous about releasing a congressional report unless it contained something inaccurate, which Guest doesnt allege. Congress releases reports about people whove never worked as congressmen all the time. The committee simply doesnt have jurisdiction to punish him anymore. The state and federal authorities, however, do have jurisdiction if they wish to charge him with any of the offenses outlined in the report. There are hundreds of pages included in the appendices, with everything from airline boarding passes and travel itineraries to questionnaires submitted to the committee and text messages between Gaetz and the women he allegedly paid for sex. And some on social media took the opportunity to joke about some of the details in there, including the fact that at least one of the women was flying Spirit Airlines.Whatever the topic, the internet is going to roast you.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Matt Novak Published December 23, 2024 By Matt Novak Published December 20, 2024 By AJ Dellinger Published December 17, 2024 By Matthew Gault Published December 17, 2024 By Matt Novak Published December 16, 2024 By Lucas Ropek Published December 16, 2024

W House / Rafael Granero ArquiteturaSave this picture! Keniche SantosHousesRibeiro Preto, BrazilArchitects: Rafael Granero ArquiteturaAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:11721 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Keniche SantosManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Casa Rara Acabamentos, Cialuz, Espao Zen e Lazer, Olivs Esquadrias, Renove Casa e Design, Todeschini Ribeiro Preto, Tratacons Lead Architect: Rafael Granero More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The WU House aims to convey through its architecture the uniqueness of an intercultural family. With strong Chinese and Brazilian influences, the design respects ancient traditions while embracing their characteristics.Save this picture!On the faade, an imposing wall of rustic stones was built to ensure privacy for the residents. The brises, similarly, serve to respect family moments in the dining room while also allowing natural light to enter the space.Save this picture!Save this picture!The "U"-shaped floor plan enables both the social area, the bedrooms and gym to face the house's internal courtyard, a request from the residents so they could enjoy the landscaping and the pool.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Following the tradition of Feng Shui, an alternative access to the residence was designed, considering the south direction, a symbol of prosperity, vitality, and growth. This entrance also leads the family to a private room dedicated to rest and spiritual practices.Save this picture!Materials such as concrete, stone, and wood embody the essence of an architecture that values natural elements. The window frames and golden details symbolize luck in Chinese philosophy.Finally, the project ensures originality while seeking harmony within the context it is inserted and the references explored.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on December 23, 2024Cite: "W House / Rafael Granero Arquitetura" [Casa W / Rafael Granero Arquitetura] 23 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024376/w-house-rafael-granero-arquitetura&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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League of Legends seems to be entering a great period of change, both in terms of gameplay and lore. In gameplay terms, 2025 will change LoL across the board, adding a new neutral monster, an updated ranked structure, changes to the loot system, and much more. Meanwhile, the lore of League of Legends is rapidly transforming as a result of Arcane season 2, which was a dramatic departure from the previous canon and opens the door to more character updates and timeline changes. Interestingly, the game and lore changes have one thing in common: they have a lot to do with Noxus.

Jujutsu Kaisen recently dropped its epilogue chapter with the release of its final volume, and it is safe to say that this is an extra that fans absolutely loved. While the true ending of the manga is still chapter 271, fans who want to know what happened after the ending now have something to read as Gege published a 16-page epilogue focusing on certain characters from the story.

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Before Overwatch and Marvel Rivals, there was another zany, character-based hero shooter that gamers adored: Valves Team Fortress 2. Team Fortress 2 is still a relevant game, and has retained a fanbase since its release in 2007. In fact, the surprise release of a Team Fortress 2 comic, a full seven years after the last issue, shocked and delighted fans online.Issue #7 of the ongoing Team Fortress comic is called The Days Have Worn Away and it opens with a tribute to Rick May, the voice actor for the Soldier, who tragically passed in 2020. The art is done by Heather Campbell, an artist at Valve who does an excellent job at humanizing the ridiculous figures that make up the TF2 cast. Theres a Scout with a boisterous family, a newly-married Soldier who refers to his wife as a roommate, and a terrifying body horror scene with the Administrator. Theres truly something for everyone here.If you havent read the comics, Id suggest going and starting from the beginning. The series started in 2013, with Ring of Fired, and delves deep into the backstory of the main cast and side characters like Miss Pauling. As Valve itself puts it on the Comics page of TeamFortress.com, Over the years, the comics have spawned ancillary characters, then assistants to the ancillary characters. Companies mentioned in passing became global empires three generations old. The game that started as a handful of guys in a desert shooting at each other slowly blossomed into the most labyrinthine story in Valve history.Thats actually good news, because it means you dont have to play much of the game itself to understand this new and exciting story. Between the comics and the Meet the Team videos, Team Fortress 2 has managed to stick around in the gaming zeitgeist well past its prime. Its great to see some of these characters get a happy ending after waiting in limbo, and it doesnt seem as though well be getting any more comics.

In the days since Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released, Ive been doing a diligent search for the best Sonic-inspired tabletop games out there. And folks, Ive found them. Surprisingly, there is no official Sonic the Hedgehog tabletop RPG (yet). Thankfully, the fans are here to save the day. Through some diligent dives, Ive found two fan-made Sonic games, for two different kinds of players. Rings and Running Shoes and Sonic Tag-Team Heroes are on opposite ends of the tabletop gaming spectrum, but both will fill the ring-shaped hole in your heart and importantly, theyre both free.For more tactically minded fans of the series, Sonic Tag-Team Heroes is a more traditional tabletop game with crunchy, Dungeons & Dragons-inspired grid-based combat to play through heroic boss battles. Players choose from one of four types for their character that determines their attribute set: Speed, Fly, Power, and Technique each following in the path of the major Sonic protagonists. The game itself uses dice pools comprised on d6s and d10s, with a series of corresponding skills. Among those are the expected Melee, Move, Sneak, Deceive, etc you can expect from most attribute-based systems; but there are a few special skills in there like Spin, which has your character curl into a ball to get through tight spaces or attack an enemy. The details of the game mechanics are not too complex, but certainly are for more experienced gamers looking to scratch that combat itch.If youre looking to play in the world of Sonic, but want to focus more on story over combat, Rings and Running Shoes is a Powered by the Apocalypse game set in the world of anthropomorphic hedgehogs and echidnas. Like all PbtA games (a system designed by Meguey and Vincent Baker) Rings and Running Shoes is designed to get short, two-hour-long sessions in while packing all the emotional punch of your favorite Sonic comics, games, and movies. Rather than a list of skills to pick from and assign points to, PbtA games operate off of playbooks, a collection of moves and skills centered on particular archetypes. The game prioritizes two things: teamwork and doing cool things. One of the basic moves of the game is called Kick Butt, need I say more?More than anything else, I appreciate how Rings and Running Shoes prioritizes teaching new players what tabletop games are and how to play them together to tell the best story possible. While the text is a little dense, largely just black print on a white background with the occasional original character art scattered throughout, theres an accessibility to the language that doesnt feel quite as intimidating as Sonic Tag-Team Heroes.Whether you want to get into the tactical combat of a Sonic battle, or just feel like a cool Hedgehog saving the day from Dr. Eggman, the fan communities surrounding the franchise have you covered. You can get both titles completely free, at sonictth.com and ringsandrunningshoes.itch.io. While these games might not have the same design as professional studio-made tabletop games, they have a lot of heart and enough foundation for you to go, fast.

Predator cores are a new crafting material added in Palworld Feybreak.Predator cores are used to create items like pouches and the Meowmere, a sword from Terraria that meows and fires bullets. However, predator cores can be pretty hard to come by as youll need to find rampaging Predator Pals across the map.Heres how to get predator cores and where to find Predator Pals in Palworld.How to get predator cores in PalworldTo get a predator core, you must defeat one of 33 Predator Pals around the map. Predator Pals are similar to field bosses, except they dont appear on your map and they arent catchable.Predator Pals do respawn, but they dont seem to have a 100% spawn rate. This makes it a little difficult to tell what the exact respawn time is, but your best bet is to check every 30 minutes like the other overworld bosses. However, this time can be changed as it does scale with the day and night length of your world.Predator Pal locations in Palworld33 Predator Pals were added to Palworld as part of the Feybreak update. Weve ordered the Predator Pal list below corresponding to the numbers on the map above using information courtesy of Paldb.Keep in mind, Predator Pals do not seem to have a 100% spawn rate, so there is a chance that you arrive at one of the marked locations and there is nothing there. Weve found that fast traveling to one of the nearby waypoints and refreshing the area by returning to the main menu has assisted with the spawn rates.NumberPredator PalTime of dayLevelNumber of predator cores dropped1GoriratDay and Night3012VanwyrmDay and Night2513DirehowlDay and Night2514LovanderNight2615DogenDay and Night2816MossandaDay and Night301-27RelaxaurusDay and Night301-28TarantrissDay and Night301-29OmasculNight311-210StarryonNight341-211RayhoundDay and Night301-212RagnahawkDay and Night321-213MaraithNight381-214DinossomDay and Night311-215Reptyro CrystDay and Night401-216DigtoiseDay and Night452-317Jormuntide IgnisDay and Night482-318GildaneDay and Night482-319DazemuDay and Night472-320PrixterDay and Night452-321Cryolinx TerraDay and Night482-322KitsunNight472-423Faleris AquaDay and Night502-424Loupmoon CrystDay and Night492-425WumpoDay and Night502-426Blazehowl NoctNight502-427ElphidranDay and Night553-428ShroomerDay and Night553-429SplatterinaNight553-430Helzephyr LuxDay and Night60431Bushi NoctNight60432SootseerNight60433Incineram NoctNight604For more Palworld guides, weve got you covered. If youre just starting out, weve got a beginners guide, a list of all Pals, and a type chart. We also have explainers on breeding, eggs, and a rundown of how multiplayer works.On the hunt for resources? Check out our guides on how to get ore, coal, polymer, leather, sulfur, wheat seeds, pure quartz, Ancient Technology Points, and ancient civilization parts. For advanced players, consult our lists of all tower boss locations, the best base locations, and all flying mounts.

The Windows 11 taskbar takes up a thick line of space on your screen. Most people don't mind, but there are valid reasons to want it gone. You might want to take advantage of that little bit of extra screen real estate, or focus more completely on your current task without seeing the time, widgets, or icons for other applications.Whatever your reason, it's not particularly difficult to hide the taskbar. There's a simple way to do this built right into Windows, or you can use a third party application if you want to prevent the taskbar from popping up randomly when you move your mouse to the bottom of the screen.Hide your taskbar using Windows' settingsTo hide your taskbar using the built-in Windows setting, simply right-click an empty place on the taskbar, then click Taskbar Settings. Scroll down until you see Taskbar behaviors and click it. Check the option labeled Automatically hide the taskbar. Credit: Justin Pot This will hide your Windows taskbar with one exception: It will show up if you move your mouse to the bottom of the screen.Hide your Windows taskbar completelyFor most people, the above is going to work perfectly, but not for all. This can, for example, get annoying if an application you're using has buttons at the bottom of the screen that you need to access regularly. As is, it's a little too easy to trigger the taskbar and cover what you're trying to click.This is where Buttery Taskbar comes in. Launch this application, and the taskbar will disappear. It won't show again if you move your mouse to the bottom of the screen, meaning it will never accidentally cover up something you're working on. It's not gone, though: You can hit the Windows key to open the Start menu, which will also reveal the taskbar, or you can move your mouse to the bottom of the screen and scroll up with the scroll wheel. Credit: Justin Pot There is a taskbar icon you can use to configure the scrolling option and quit the application. I prefer launching this application specifically when I want to work without the taskbar, but you can also set it up to launch with Windows' built-in Task Scheduler if you want. Just open the utility, which you can find in the Start menu, and create a new task. For the trigger, choose "When I log on;" for the action, choose "Start a program," and point it toward Buttery Smooth. Make sure "Run with highest privileges" is checked on the Buttery tab.From here, you can basically ignore the taskbar until you specifically want to use it, which I like. This is particularly great if you're already using PowerToys Run to launch software instead of the Start menu.