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We also got our first bit of information (potentially) about Mass Effect 4 thanks to a survey released by developer BioWare. According to a Redditor who claimed to have taken the survey, the new Mass Effect game will focus heavily on colonization and exploration, and allow players to scout worlds, gather resources, and craft items. We imagine BioWare will release more information at E3. In addition to the above stories, here are a few more from the week we found interesting....

But the wish for an effective, risk-free diet pill is about as realistic as the search for a free lunch. Both Xenical and Meridia (like Fen-Phen) are prescription diet drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Metabolife, by contrast, is a “dietary supplement.” The FDA considers it a food, not a drug, so it doesn’t require government approval before landing in stores. The supplement contains a smattering of herbal components, including bee pollen, ginger and goldenseal....

The flyweight (125 lbs or 57 Kg) fighter was scheduled to fight Filipino Geje Eustaquio at ONE Championship 35 on Friday in the Philippines. Bing collapsed before the weigh-ins on Thursday and was rushed to a hospital in Pasay, Philippines, surmised of having been afflicted with heat stroke. ONE officials made a statement to the media on Friday that Bing had passed away due to cardiopulmonary failure. Victor Cui, CEO of ONE, said this in a separate statement: ”There is nothing more profoundly tragic and sad than when a member of the ONE Championship family, current or past, passes away....

Royale frequently posts clips showing various exercise routines, for what he says is an attempt to document a body transformation. These videos are meant to inspire others as well, though he’s not without his fair share of controversy, and he virtually always elicits a very mixed response when he posts. Below is the clip that’s just gone viral, racking up more than 40,000 likes and more than 200,000 views. In the TikTok, which was shared on Sunday, Royale reads comments that have been posted on some of his other recent videos....

While speaking with Newsweek on Tuesday, Stockton City Manager Harry Black explained that officials normally track crimes in the city by looking at data trends and have an understanding of the types of crimes that usually happen in the area. “Regularly, daily, we look at the data,” Black told Newsweek. “And the data was saying, ‘Something strange is going on, something is irregular,’ which is outside of our typical historical pattern of crime and so doing a deeper dive into it, we discovered that we have a series of killings which appear to be linked to one person....

McIlroy won at PGA National in 2013, and lost in a four-man playoff to Russell Henley last year. This year, he feels rested and excited to get back out on the course. MORE: Tee times for Honda Classic | Jason Dufner, thinner and healthy “This has the feel of a hometown event for me,” McIlroy said Wednesday. “The tournament has been here for a few years now, and I’m comfortable out there....

Even as breakthroughs in science and advances in technology make the practice of medicine increasingly complex, medical educators are looking beyond biology and chemistry majors in the search for more well-rounded students who can be molded into caring and analytic doctors. “More humanities students have been applying in recent years, and medical schools like them,” says Gwen Garrison, vice president for medical-school services and studies at the Association of American Medical Colleges....

The Ivory Coast midfielder’s £24million move from Barcelona in 2010 raised many eyebrows but he quickly proved a pivotal figure in Roberto Mancini’s side, inspiring City to the FA Cup and Premier League title in consecutive seasons. Toure reached levels rarely seen from a midfielder in the Premier League era during Manuel Pellegrini’s first season at the helm in 2013-14, securing his legacy as a City great. Even though he has proved a more marginal presence under his old Barca boss Pep Guardiola, particularly en route to a third top-flight title in City colours this season, there can be little doubt over the 34-year-old’s status at the club....

Wendy’s, a small snack bar in the Dutch county of Zeeland, will continue to have the right to use its name across the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, according to NU.nl. The U.S. Wendy’s had challenged the snack bar and said the snack bar’s rights should not apply across the Low Countries as it has no branches in either Belgium or Luxembourg. Since 1971, trademarks registered in either the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg are recognized by all those countries....

Arsenal need miracle to make Champions League A fourth successive away Premier League defeat - the first time Wenger has endured such a run at the club - leaves Arsenal seven points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City in the race for Champions League qualfication. Goals from Andros Townsend, Yohan Cabaye and a Luka Milivojevic penalty condemned Arsenal to a heavy defeat and only West Ham, Sunderland and Middlesbrough have collected fewer points than Arsenal in the last eight league games, leaving a muted Wenger demanding an improvement from his players....

The Chilean forward continues to be heavily linked with a summer transfer away from Emirates Stadium as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his current contract. Wenger: Sanchez a slow starter Manchester City are reported to be leading the chase, with Alexis having previously worked with Pep Guardiola at Barcelona. Wenger, though, is adamant that 28-year-old will be made to stay put even if he does not commit to fresh terms, with there no chance that a deal will be done with another English top-flight team....

Arsenal Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs West Brom Arsenal, who are fourth, have fallen nine points adrift of in-form leaders Chelsea following back-to-back defeats against Everton and Manchester City. That has led to renewed criticism from some fans and questions continue to be asked about their ability to last the distance in the fight for the title. Wenger compared reactions in football to those in politics, but the Frenchman says he has learned to live with negative reactions to a slump in form....

Alexis, 29, moved to United in a blockbuster swap deal on Monday which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction to the Gunners. However, widespread reports on Thursday said Alexis had already travelled to Manchester to seal his switch to United when he was due to be tested at Arsenal’s London Colney training complex. When asked about the responsibility of Alexis missing the test, Wenger said in a press conference on Friday: “On the administration side, it was ours....

Ozil had been the subject of significant speculation after entering the final 12 months of his deal and had reportedly been targeted by several big clubs. But, following Alexis Sanchez’s departure to Manchester United, Arsenal managed to tie Ozil down as he signed fresh terms at the start of February. Nevertheless, the German is still a regular target for criticism from fans and pundits, with former Arsenal defender Martin Keown blasting his performance in the Europa League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid....

The Spaniard, 21, signed a long-term contract extension with the Premier League side despite reported interest from elsewhere. Wenger was delighted the former Barcelona youth player opted to remain at the Emirates Stadium. “Overall I think it shows the players we have educated here are committed and that’s what you want,” he said. “I think when you give chances and you educate young boys, you give them a chance to play in the first team and you want as well them to commit to the club and that’s an important quality we have at this club....

At this point, should we call Lacy a sleeper for his Thanksgiving matchup against the Bears? Was last week just a tease setting up Lacy owners for the inevitable two-touchdown game from James Starks? It’s a tough call, especially with so many backs getting injured and so few reliable backs having favorable matchups this week. Let’s take a look at the highlights from our fantasy football RB rankings to help you with those tough start or sit decisions for Week 12....

Matchup-based plays are critical for fantasy owners. You need to be able to find that guy who can come in and keep you afloat without Todd Gurley or Tyreek Hill or Travis Kelce for a week to keep you alive in the playoff race. You’ll never find a truly comparable player, but sometimes, a good matchup can be enough to create an unexpected RB1/RB2. The same can be said at any of the skill positions....

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Cleveland's Josh Gordon was in the middle of another standout game (7-149-TD), but a blow to the head sent him to the locker room early in the third quarter against Jacksonville. Before leaving the field, Gordon was seen on the sideline being checked by medical personnel, presumably for a concussion. He looked woozy and slightly out of it, indicating he was unlikely to return. As fantasy owners know, recovery times from concussions are unpredictable, so Gordon could be back next week or could be a game-time decision for the next game or two....

Giants RB Rashad Jennings left Sunday’s game against the Redskins with an ankle injury and is questionable to return. It’s the same ankle that limited Jennings to three touches last week, so it’s unlikely he returns to the game. Andre Williams will take over the Giants’ backfield again. MORE NFL FANTASY: Top pickups of 2014 | Week 16 Waiver Wire | The ‘Most Hated’ list Redskins QB Colt McCoy left the game against the Giants after aggravating his neck injury on the team’s opening drive....