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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Nicholas Tampio, Fordham University(THE CONVERSATION) In recognition of the fact that “Fortnite” has quickly become one of the most popular video games in the world – one played by more than 125 million players – I decided to play the game myself in an attempt to understand its widespread appeal.As a parent and as a political theorist who focuses on education and its impact on

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida(THE CONVERSATION) It is nearing the end of a highly destructive hurricane season in the United States. The devastation of Hurricane Florence in North and South Carolina caused more than 1.4 million customers to lose power and Hurricane Michael has cut service to an estimated 900,000 customers in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Morten Wendelbo, American University(THE CONVERSATION) Incredible strides have been made to eradicate hunger around the world since World War II. New technology, foreign aid, and a world economy that has grown more than 30-fold have combined to lift hundreds of millions out of poverty and hunger. Even as groups that work to end hunger celebrate these incredible achievements, it is

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Margee Kerr, University of Pittsburgh(THE CONVERSATION) John Carpenter’s iconic horror film “Halloween” celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Few horror movies have achieved similar notoriety, and it’s credited with kicking off the steady stream of slasher flicks that followed.Audiences flocked to theaters to witness the seemingly random murder and mayhem a masked man brought

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Lara Schwartz, American University(THE CONVERSATION) On an October night in 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was beaten, driven to a remote field, tied to a fence and left to die. The cyclist who found him reported that the unconscious young man’s face was covered with blood except where tears had washed the skin clean.People gathered for

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Alesha Durfee, Arizona State University(THE CONVERSATION) After voting to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Sen. Joe Manchin said that he made his choice even though he supported survivors of sexual abuse and believed that “we have to do something as a country” about sexual violence. “I’m very much concerned… with the sexual abuse that people had to endure,” he said.

European Union Commissioner Guenther Oettinger says he sees room for a major breakthrough in the Brexit negotiations next week when leaders from the 27 EU nations meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May

Usain Bolt scored two goals in his first start for the Central Coast Mariners in an A-League trial match on Friday before being substituted with about 15 minutes remaining

Princess Eugenie is wearing a gown designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank

Italy's economy minister has met with the U.S. Treasury Secretary in a bid to assure international partners about Italy's deficit-busting spending plans, which has spread worry through markets and EU institutions

Turkey's state-run news agency says a delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in Turkey as part of an investigation into missing Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi

Case of a black legislator driven to quit by racist threats offers a lesson: Don't get too comfortable in liberal bubble

The Washington Post says the Turkish government has told U.S. officials it has audio and video proof that missing Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi was killed

Erdogan renews threat Turkey could soon launch new incursion into northern Syria, in areas held by US-backed Kurds

New Jersey is set to reveal figures on the level of sports betting activity in September that its chief gambling regulator calls "stunning."

Live from the Oval Office, it's rapper Kanye West with a jaw-dropping performance during a memorable visit with President Donald Trump

Italian Deputy Premier Luigi Di Maio says that the struggling Alitalia airline will be relaunched with the state railway company as a strategic partner

Italy's PM heads to Eritrea to pursue 'rapport' with leader, support new peace with Ethiopia

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited an Indonesian city shattered by an earthquake and tsunami to assess the impact of the disasters

British billionaire Richard Branson has frozen business links with Saudi Arabia amid reports that journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have been murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul