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Music legend considering leaving the U.S. because of Donald Trump: ‘I’m not aboard’
The eight-time Grammy Award winner made the revelation during a recent interview.
McHenry County Mental Health Board: Conversations that Matter Mental Health Summit is Sept. 11
The public is invited to attend a day of deep connection to move beyond surface-level interaction to engage in transformative communication at the McHenry County Mental Health Board Community Connections Summit on Sept. 11.
Labor Day marks end of tourist season for local businesses
While crowds filled the Carolina Beach boardwalk for Labor Day, the holiday unofficially marks the end of the coastal tourist season, prompting local business owners to reflect on their summer success.
Labor Day marks end of tourist season for local businesses
While crowds filled the Carolina Beach boardwalk for Labor Day, the holiday unofficially marks the end of the coastal tourist season, prompting local business owners to reflect on their summer success.
Labor Day marks end of tourist season for local businesses
While crowds filled the Carolina Beach boardwalk for Labor Day, the holiday unofficially marks the end of the coastal tourist season, prompting local business owners to reflect on their summer success.
Police investigating possible animal abuse at Long Island boarding business
Vernon County Health Department targets vaccine hesitancy with new grant as measles cases emerge nearby
Sept 7, 2026 By TIM HUNDT VIROQUA Wis. – In a bid to combat dropping immunization rates and address a recent public health threat close to home, the Vernon County Board of Supervisors has approved a federal grant to fund a targeted vaccine education campaign. The decision comes as the county’s public health officials spearhead […]
Titans Rookie is a Dark Horse for an NFL Award
While Carnell Tate climbs the offensive leaderboards, another Titans rookie looks to defy longshot betting odds and flourish within Robert Saleh’s revamped Tennessee front four.
Over 20 dogs neglected at a LI boarding business: police
MANORHAVEN, N.Y. (PIX11) — An alleged case of animal neglect is being investigated after police went to the business on Saturday night, according to officials. At 10:44 p.m. on Saturday, police fou…
Riverhead Town Board roundup: Town votes in favor of $1.95M offer to acquire the LI Science Center on East Main Street
The Riverhead Town Board voted to issue a $1.95 million appraisal offer to the Long Island Science Center for its East Main Street building in the downtown.
Home fortress promises winning Champions League start
Bayern begin the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League with a home game against Bodø/Glimt. The Bavarians boast a proud record of progressing beyond this stage and want to keep that going this...
Commission to present long-awaited Innovation Act proposal
The European Commission will present its proposal for an EU Innovation Act on September 9, with a focus on strengthening public procurement as a driver of innovation and facilitating the use of intellectual property (IP) to secure financing.The proposal was initially meant to be published in March. No explanation has been given for the delay, but it may be linked to issues with the associated impact assessment.The Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny Board issued a negative opinion on the draft impact assessment following its meeting on January 28, and again on February 27, according to a draft of the Innovation Act published by Agence Europe.In it, the Commission lays out the steps it has taken to address the board’s concerns, including avoiding overlap with the upcoming revision of the EU Public Procurement Directives and removing a mandatory target for EU member states to increase overall innovation procurement spending.The Innovation Act, which was included in last year’s start-up and scale-up strategy, is meant to reduce barriers to bringing innovative solutions to the market and speed up the path from research to commercialisation.Central to the initiative, according to the draft proposal, is the introduction of a harmonised EU framework for the procurement of R&D services by public buyers, including pre-commercial procurement. The plans would also introduce an EU preference in public R&D procurement.“Other leading economies in the world are investing five to eight times more in public procurement of R&D than the EU,” it notes. In Europe, the lack of harmonised rules has led to divergent practices across the bloc, legal uncertainty and limited use of joint, cross-border R&D procurement, it says.Related articlesCommission postpones European Innovation ActParliament draft report adds EU Inc safeguards to prevent fraud and regime shoppingThe text highlights a lack of clarity around the valuation and monetisation of IP as another barrier to the commercialisation of research results. Currently in the EU, IP is rarely used as collateral in financing, which restricts the growth potential of innovative firms. A key reason for this, according to the Commission, is the absence of a harmonised methodology for valuing IP.To address this issue, it plans to introduce an EU-wide IP valuation framework, a digital marketplace for commercialising IP, and a competence centre to help innovators access IP-backed finance.The issue was highlighted by a recent report by the European Union Intellectual Property Office, which referred to developing a “functional market for IP-backed finance” as a “core competitiveness imperative for the next decade,” and key to ensuring capital unlocked by other EU initiatives reaches innovative firms.The Innovation Act is one of several ways the Commission hopes to reduce fragmentation in the single market and help innovative companies to scale in Europe, complementing other initiatives such as the EU-wide corporate regime, dubbed EU Inc.The leaked draft is not the final version that will be published on September 9, according to a Commission official.
Two Native-run clinics will expand in Minneapolis this fall
An Indian Health Board site and a Native American Community Clinic are both expanding their Franklin Avenue locations this year adding more health care options in the city’s Native cultural corridor.
Lenovo releases flagship Android tablet with 12,700mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite and 4K display
Lenovo has released the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 in the US and several European markets. The high-end Android tablet features a 13-inch 4K 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 12,700mAh battery, and bundled keyboard and pen accessories.
How to vote absentee ahead of November election; MATA board overhauled
This week, the Memphis City Council appointed new members to MATA's board of directors, new Shelby County officials were sworn in and more.
Clean & Science co., Ltd authorizes a Buyback Plan.
The Board of Directors of Clean & Science co., Ltd has authorized a buyback plan on September 7, 2026....
Ella Langley's rise to superstardom came through 2024 Country Calling
Before Ella Langley broke Billboard chart records with her mega-hit "Choosin' Texas," she played the inaugural Country Calling Festival in OC in 2024.
Two New Hanover developments are moving forward. Here's what's planned.
Plans for two business developments are moving forward on a recommendation from the New Hanover Planning Board. Here's what's coming.
Why AI Governance is Now a Board-Level Business Priority
With AI adoption outstripping governance, ISACA research highlights rising pressure on leaders to ensure systems are secured and backed by skilled teams
Come to Angola for deserts, wildlife and waves
LUANDA, Angola — Angola boasts some of the best waterfalls in Africa, spectacular deserts and all the wildlife you could wish for. Head to the Kalandula Falls, a quarter-mile wide
CoComandering?
At 8 a.m., Friday morning, Aug. 28, 70 or 80 mostly bleary-eyed visitors to the Transportation Technology Center outside Pueblo packed a conference room to attend the Front Range Passenger Rail District’s (FRPRD) Board meeting. With the exception of those on a public or contractor payroll, who made their trips Thursday afternoon to overnight at […]
Sunday No Huddle (9/6/26)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — In the first Sunday No Huddle of the football season, WCIA’s Courtney Layne Brewer and Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com break down what went right and what went wrong in Illinois’ opening win against UAB.
The Weeks | Sept. 6: Racist incident by LWE students at H-F homecoming, Olympia Fields nurses rally, Hidden Gem race Sept. 12, SSPADS moves to Homewood, science center adds new features
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day. No meetings. Tuessday, Sept. 8 Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of[Read More...]
Hernando Teachers Protest 23% Health Insurance Premium Hike at Packed School Board Meeting
A packed Aug. 25 Hernando County School Board meeting was dominated by one topic — a potential 23% jump in employees’ health insurance premiums. Florida Blue informed the district during […]
Supervisors OK Grant for East SD County Small Businesses
Small businesses in east San Diego County will be eligible for loans of up to $50,000 under a new revolving loan program approved by the county Board of Supervisors,
Louisiana Tech joins rare 80-point club in 2026 opener
Many teams are capable of scoring 80 points in their season openers. However, very few do. Teams will pull starters, pull second-stringers, throw in the scout team, and drain clock in effort to prevent the scoreboard from looking too ugly. Oftentimes, the scoring threshold teams to shoot for lies within the 70s. The 80s are […]
Gov. DeSantis reaffirms John Rood's service on the Prepaid College Board
Rood has a long history with Florida politics on the First Coast and beyond and is a major housing developer.
Vote by Vernon Health Board to remain independent marks shift in healthcare landscape for Viroqua, Vernon County
Sept. 5, 2026 VIROQUA, Wis. – The recent decision by the Vernon Health Board of Directors to not pursue an affiliation with Emplify Health was either a bold move to protect local independence for a small rural organization or a choice that sets up difficult challenges that could result in direct competition from an outside […]
Munich Re: Cyber growth has flattened, industry must find new business
Growth in cyber insurance has flattened over the past 24 to 36 months and rates have softened, Munich Re board member Stefan Golling said at the group's media briefing at the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous on Sunday.
Real estate consultant Taidgh McClory joins Massport board
McClory has been appointed by Governor Maura Healey to be the port authority’s newest board member.
Bridgeway Thanks Knox County 708 Mental Health Board for Support of New Crisis Center
The Knox County 708 Mental Health Board voted on August 31, 2026, to release $150,000 in previously committed grant funding to Bridgeway for a new
Robinson 'out his depth' & Aberdeen 'going backwards'
Dons fans, we asked for your views after Saturday's goalless draw against Kilmarnock. Just down the road is Simon Murray who would jump at the chance to join the Dons but the short-sighted board just do not see it. Kilmarnock looked the better team all day.
Swinney suggests Scots will not travel further for health care under reforms
Plans are in motion to cut Scotland's mainland health boards from 14 to two, but questions remain about how they would work in practice.
Endorsement: The way S.F. does business is broken. Prop E would help
OPINION: Cities don’t work without trucks and toilet paper and computers and train cars and contractors. The way San Francisco handles these purchases is broken, the editorial board writes.
Editorial: Use fed funds to narrow health care gap
Rural health care needs “transformation,” in Hawaii and throughout the U.S. That’s something Democrats, Republicans and the officials they elect agree on, though significant differences exist over how much public money should be deployed to get it right.
Bengals boast sleepers on special teams, too
There's another sleeper name to know on the Bengals before the regular season.
#1 Brandon Valley runs past #3 O’Gorman, 34-21
BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) – #1 Brandon Valley welcomed #3 O’Gorman for a top three matchup, one that saw the Lynx win 34-21. Brandon Valley junior running back Ryder Mueller carried the boats for the Lynx, rushing for three touchdowns, and picking up another one through the air that initially got them on the board. He […]
Overnight News Digest: Science Saturday, 9/5/26
Welcome to the Overnight News Digest with a crew consisting of founder Magnifico, regular editors side pocket, maggiejean, Chitown Kev, eeff, Magnifico, annetteboardman, Besame, jck, JeremyBloom…
RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WELCOME to a new season where the Prem ring-fencers’ idea of progress was not only to shut the door on their Champ “partners” participating in the Prem Cup, but also give the aspiring clubs in England’s second tier a slap in the face this week by revealing […] The post RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
It's 'Put Up or Shut Up' Time for Orlando Magic
With a new head coach and sharpshooter Desmond Bane on board, Paolo Banchero faces immense pressure to transform Orlando's inconsistent offense into a legitimate Eastern Conference threat.
U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador
Unlike dozens of similar strikes, no one was killed after people suspected of drug smuggling were removed from what the U.S. military described as a floating refueling station.
Oregon didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to "Shout"
Oregon didn't take too kindly to Boise State players dancing to “Shout.” The Ducks play the iconic song from the film “National Lampoon's Animal House” during the break between the third and fourth quarters of every home game at Autzen Stadium. The video scoreboard shows the Nike commercial made in 2015 that features Oregon stars, including former quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Joey Harrington, who recreate the film's toga party scene.
Connor Zilisch on F1: 'It's not a racing event'
The Cup Series rookie said NASCAR fans show up for the racing as opposed to having the chance to enjoy wine and cheeseboards and rub elbows with celebrities.
Reader accuses board president of violating HOA statutes
According to state law, the minutes of the board meeting should list the substance of all matters proposed, discussed or decided at the meeting and the record of each member’s vote on any mat...
Santa Barbara County Health Launches Interactive Online Dashboards
Santa Barbara County Health launched three interactive public health dashboards tracking school immunizations, respiratory viruses, and communicable diseases.
OpenAI acknowledges 'wiki incident' and need for more transparency around unintended AI behavior
OpenAI said on Saturday that its agents had appropriated wiki sites as impromptu message boards, adding that more transparency was needed around such incidents.
OpenAI Agents Hijacked German Site, Researchers Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – OpenAI agents carried out more than 15,000 edits on a German-language wiki site, repurposing it as a message board to share tactics for bypassing restrictions and avoiding detection, according to researchers who uncovered the activity in late August.
Immigrant input not welcome in Oakland school board races, despite law
An Oakland leader’s removal from a ballot statement drives home how immigrants are excluded from school board politics, despite a measure allowing them to vote, columnist Joe Garofoli writes.
Marshall teacher aboard Lake Superior science immersion vessel
Nicholas Bonde teaches research methodology to his AP Chemistry students at Marshall High each year. But over the summer, he had a chance to apply that methodology aboard an EPA
Marshall teacher aboard Lake Superior science immersion vessel
Nicholas Bonde teaches research methodology to his AP Chemistry students at Marshall High each year. But over the summer, he had a chance to apply that methodology aboard an EPA
Marshall teacher aboard Lake Superior science immersion vessel
Nicholas Bonde teaches research methodology to his AP Chemistry students at Marshall High each year. But over the summer, he had a chance to apply that methodology aboard an EPA
“Don’t See Shohei Ohtani Doing This” – MLB Fans Give MVP Verdict After Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Insane Catch in Cubs Win vs Marlins
Fans rallied behind Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong, and some even offered their final verdict on the NL MVP debate after the 24-year-old made a stunning catch to dismiss Marlins LF Heriberto Hernández in the series opener at LoanDepot Park on Friday night. Tracking back the fly ball, he reached the last tip of the dirt track, just between the 400-ft board and the adjacent advertising board.
Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part
The Metropolitan Opera in New York requires auditions for everyone on stage | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part
The Metropolitan Opera in New York requires auditions for everyone on stage | 830 WCCO
Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part
The Metropolitan Opera in New York requires auditions for everyone on stage | 104.1 FM KMOX
Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part
The Metropolitan Opera in New York requires auditions for everyone on stage | WWL
Venice Immersive celebrates 10 years of XR
Venice Immersive celebrates 10 years of XR as sector evolves and grows.
15 discouraging hours with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and 10 brilliant ones with He Who Watches
In the last few weeks, while playing some video games that I might review, I emailed two cries for help. I sent the first to a rep for Capcom, confessing that the company’s samurai game Onimusha Way of the Sword (out today for PC and console) was crushing me. “Feels like I’m playing ‘hard’ mode, not ‘normal,’” I wrote. “And I don’t want to have to knock it down to “story”. I’m exploring, trying to level my gear, but these two-phase boss fights with no mid-fight checkpoints are brutal.” I wagered I was only about halfway through the game, if that. I wasn’t sure I could keep up with the steepening difficulty curve. Was I missing something? Then, on Monday, I took some photos of some puzzles that were baffling me in the mind-bending He Who Watches (out now on PC), wrote out lengthy descriptions of how I’d been trying to solve them and asked Bobby Vanden, the game’s solo developer, for a nudge in the right direction. I told Vanden I’d spent hours on these puzzles. “I’m stuck in triplicate,” I told him. Could he tell me if the solutions I was attempting were even on the right track? I didn’t mention that the puzzles—coupled with major time pressures from other work—were stressing me out so much that playing the game was giving me headaches. This double dose of panic was unusual. I’m used to managing a workload full of reporting and reviewing, used to a crowded schedule and the need to stay calm amid the bustle. But I was stressed about these games. No one was forcing me to review them, nor even play them. I’d simply found them interesting enough to start, hoped they’d be interesting enough to write about and I’d sunk hours into them assuming I’d made the right call. Suddenly, however, I felt trapped. I was emailing for a way out. Above: This guy took me about an hour to beat. The feedback I got from Capcom confirmed my fears. They didn’t say it, but I will: Onimusha Way of the Sword is not for me. It’s a brutally hard game in need of a normal difficulty level. It’s a game that spikes so severely during its abundant boss fights—yet offers such flawed ways to improve when outside of them—that it feels like a bait-and-switch. In the new Onimusha, you play as famed samurai Musashi Miyamoto, aided by a magical soul-absorbing gauntlet that is possessed by a lady who offers advice. (Way of the Sword is a continuation of Capcom’s long-dormant Onimusha series, but that set-up had me wondering if the company was cribbing from their ill-fated Bionic Commando reboot; read about “wife-arm” when you get a chance). Way of the Sword is partially set in 17th century Kyoto, an explorable city where Miyamoto can fight demons, help civilians and eventually rescue ghostly dogs. The city evolves over time, with new mini adventures and obtainable loot on offer, all feeding into systems that promise to upgrade your gear and sword-fighting skills. Upgrades, however, are so incremental as to be imperceptible, causing the exploration of Kyoto to feel like inconsequential busywork. From that hub, players can go on linear missions into forests and old temples, where they will encounter many of the game’s tough bosses. Combat in Way of the Sword is akin to many modern melee games. Players are asked to mix attacks with dodges and parries. They’re encouraged to deplete an enemy’s stamina bar in order to do greater damage to its health bar. The old Onimusha games’ signature move was the issen, a counter-attack so sudden it’s all but pre-emptive. You strike just as they begin to strike toward you, beating them to the cut. By definition, the issen is a high risk move, leaving you wide open to pain. It feels risky in the game, especially against bosses, who can maul you in just a few blows. A game might train you to perform an issen well by offering a variety of lesser enemies who are not as tough as the boss but get close. Or it might offer a toehold against bosses by saving or checkpointing the player’s progress when a boss’ first health bar has been destroyed and before the second health bar appears. It might offer the less skilled player a chance to over-level their character, should the player simply commit to playing through its optional sidequests. Way of the Sword does none of this. Fighting its trivially easy grunt enemies and then its ferociously adept bosses is like playing a game of chess where I’ve got a rook, while the opposing side is all pawns and five queens. Bosses simply don’t checkpoint. You may be able to clear a boss’ first phase without taking much damage. Good for you. Do it again, every time you fail the second phase. As for the the central Kyoto hub, I kept pace with all of its added side activities and never felt like I was overpowered. Bosses could still easily buckle me. The new Onimusha, I concluded, is just too discouraging to keep playing. The advice I got from Capcom had been well-intentioned. They reminded me of the game’s various systems. They alerted me to an optional assist that flashes recommended button inputs (basically: counter this move; dodge that move). It was a little helpful. So was dropping down to “story mode,” which I tried last night. Story mode turns on those button prompts by default. It makes countering and dodging way too easy, nearly automatic. I don’t consider myself a master of action games like these, but I’ve cleared the likes of God of War, Stellar Blade, Star Wars Jedi and others of sub-Sekiro difficulty and had a fun time doing so. Not here. Not yet. Unless they patch Onimusha: Way of the Sword and add a middle difficulty or just checkpoint the damn bosses when they’re between health bars, my streak of loving Capcom games released in 2026 will likely end at two. It’s a shame, because I was having a good time finding those ghostly dogs. And then there’s He Who Watches, a phenomenal first person puzzle game with Portal vibes, except instead of a portal gun you’ve got a magical bow that shoots one arrow that can activate switches or be used to drag blocks. The twist is an actual twist: you can also walk on walls and the ceiling, reorienting gravity as you do, thereby placing blocks onto those other surfaces. Walking on walls and ceilings to solve problems is really the best thing. Would that I could in reality. He Who Watches consists of locked-room challenges, each brief enough to only require about a minute to actually solving, though it will take five, 10, eventually 30 minutes to figure out said solutions. They are not obvious! It’s a game of layered mechanics and shocking solutions. For example, see if you can follow this: You can drag a block to a wall. Then you can walk on the wall, which now feels like the floor, and drag that block across the wall. Later, back on the floor, you might realize you can look up. The block is still on the wall, stuck to it. You can shoot your magic arrow to its underside. Doing so creates a tether, so that you can yank the block off the wall and carry it, as if it were a balloon, into the spot where you need it to be to solve the puzzle. Here, watch Vanden explain some of the game’s basics in this launch trailer: As with any great puzzle game, the solutions to He Who Watches’ puzzles elicit relief and amazement. Oh my god, that worked! I didn’t even think that could be possible! Learning to solve the game’s puzzles feels like learning magic. But, oh, does the game get hard. Its Steam reviews, mostly glowing, are full of players remarking how quickly He Who Watches made them sweat. Wrote one: “loving this one already although my brain is hurting!” Wrote another: “As you get further in the game it feels like you need an IQ level of at least 120+.” Vanden has shown some mercy. Each locked room puzzle includes an optional junior version of the puzzle, meant to teach you. Difficulty nevertheless ramps severely. By the time I was emailing Vanden for help, I was struggling to even clear one of the hint puzzles. When I messaged him, my stress was exacerbated by strange things I’d found in the game’s various hubs: suspicious passageways, odd blocks and some intriguing locked doors. These were hints of secrets, I realized, yet I sensed I needed to play further into the game to understand them. I was stuck, but I wanted to see the rest. Vanden offered to give me the exact solutions, to solve those three puzzles for me, but first he gave four nudges. Three were for the specific puzzles, but his best hint was for all and ultimately proved to be a terrific life lesson: go back a bit, he suggested. Do the puzzles right before those. They were teaching you something. Focus on what their lesson was. Don’t rush, in other words. Recognize what you’ve accomplished. Build off of that. I did so. I absorbed the lessons. I saw those three tough puzzles in a new light. I solved one the night after he wrote back, another the morning after. I left a third for another time. I didn’t need it and I wanted to plunge deeper into the game, closer to the moment when I was sure I could start unlocking those secret doors. My head stopped hurting, too. He Who Watches feels special. It’s got more challenges, and I’m undeterred. It’s also nice that its puzzles don’t have a surprise second health bar. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: In brief… 🎮 Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of Helsinki-based Housemarque (Super Stardust HD, Resogun, Returnal) has stepped down from his studio, after a 31-year run, saying he’s “ taking a rare and well-deserved breather.” Sony purchased Housemarque in 2021, and the studio released its newest game, Saros, earlier this year. Trend-watch: Sony-owned Insomniac saw its founder Ted Price retire in early 2025, after a 30-year run. Sony-owned Sucker Punch saw its co-founder Brian Fleming step down in late 2025, after a 28-year run. 👀 Savvy Games Group chief Brian Ward is stepping down from the Saudi-government-backed games conglomerate, Bloomberg reports. No word on a long-term successor yet, nor if this augurs any closer integration between Savvy and Electronic Arts. EA was purchased by a consortium led by Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund, in early August. 💿 Square Enix has denied a Japanese media report that the company was planning to go private. In very different Square Enix news, the company revealed that the physical version of Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the April 2027 finale of its radical remakes of FFVII, will include just one disc in its case, requiring a download for the rest. The first two FFVII remakes in the trilogy shipped on two discs apiece. While Square hasn’t commented on the reason why, a feature here in Game File last month broke down the processes and costs for physical games. The expense of a second disc comes out of the game publisher’s cut of each copy. Square could be saving in excess of a dollar a copy with this move. 🟥 Grand Theft Auto IV’s 26-minute ’‘extended look” gameplay showcase that premiered on Netflix last week—and was exclusive to the platform for six hours—drew 31.1 million views in its first four days, the streamer announced. (Netflix calculates views as total viewed hours divided by runtime; excludes replays). Compared to YouTube: The version that later premiered on Rockstar Games’ YouTube channel is sitting at 22.6 million views after seven days (YouTube’s more liberal counting system tallies anyone who viewed even just the first few second.) Compared to other Netflix mega-events: Last year, Stranger Things season 5’s first four episodes, which debuted together, drew a record 59.6 million views in their first few days on Netflix. For more of a live event type of comparison, in 2024, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match drew 65 million concurrent streams as it happened; Netflix didn’t release live numbers for the GTA premiere. ☁️ Microsoft is changing the way it charges for cloud gaming, from an all-you-can-play offer for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, to caps for the subscription’s tiers (15 hours per month at the Ultimate tier), with the option to buy more hours in bulk beyond that. The company also said it will sell batches of cloud gaming time to non-Game Pass subscribers, details TBA. Microsoft does not release figures for cloud game usage, but said its changes would impact 4% of Game Pass subscribers. That implies a small portion of its subscribers exceed the 15-hour monthly mark. Cloud gaming offers the promise of playing games without the need for console or PC hardware, as the graphics, sound and controls are all transmitted via a streaming connection. Microsoft notes that its cloud gaming service can be used for a range of things, including Xbox One players using it to play newer-gen Xbox Series games via streaming; and people playing games via streaming, sans any console, “in markets where consoles are less available or affordable.” (That latter use case could even be relevant in Xbox’s home market soon, as console prices keep rising.) Take Two Interactive chairman Strauss Zelnick recently told investors he expects game-streaming tech, which has been only lightly adopted by gamers for over a decade, to be widely used within three years. 🇺🇸 The Trump administration has published multiple agenda-driven web video games to the White House’s website. One called Build The Wall partially clones Tetris as it asks players to build a wall to stop a “zombie border siege.” While actual Tetris involves clearing lines and basically not building a wall, the Trump-backed game omits the line-clearing aspect (and omits the fun as well). On Instagram, Tetris’ official license holders reacted by stating: “At Tetris we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them. To our fans everywhere: we love you, we see you, and we’re grateful to have you in our community. P.S. The Tetris Company was not involved in the creation of ‘Build the Wall.’ P.P.S.: We take copyright infringement very seriously.” Item 3: The week ahead: Tuesday, September 8 Game releases: Mewgenics (consoles; already out on PC) is an engrossing tactical combat game (with cats). It is getting its console port right after the release of a Star Wars tactics game and ahead of the late September launch of a Fire Emblem–a bumper crop for the genre. Wanderburg (PC) is an auto-shooting game like Vampire Survivors, but you’re a castle on wheels Event: Nintendo airs a 30-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary. A full unveiling of the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is expected. Will they also show footage from next year’s live action movie? Tease the next big 3D Zelda? Add Link to Mario Kart World? Shadow-drop a new Tingle game? Wednesday, September 9 Event: Nintendo again! On this day, they’re planning to air a 45-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on games heading to Switch 2 this winter. Followed by about an hour of gameplay demoed by the company’s Treehouse team. The September Nintendo Directs are always some of the year’s biggest. The 2025 edition included announcements of several major 2026 Switch/Switch 2 games: Pokémon Pokopia, Mario Tennis Fever, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave. Plus the return of the Virtual Boy. Friday, September 11 Game release: EA Sports NHL 27 (PlayStation, Xbox) is a hockey game. There are so few that an indie studio that had been making wacky sci-fi first-person shooters just announced that, hey, we’re going to fill a void and make a hockey game for PC.
Stafford business execs to county supervisors: BPOL tax is DOA
The levy is unfair and would do more harm than good, critics say.
7 reappointed to Boards of Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System
The reappointments come days after both Boards signed off on Shane Strum leading 2 systems at once.
Not Money or Pleasure: Scientists Say They've Found The True Key to Happiness
It's all in the choosing.
A&M System names Barton vice chancellor for business affairs
Texas A&M University System’s board of regents officially appointed John Barton as vice chancellor for business affairs. He had been serving as interim vice chancellor since January.
How Alliance Entertainment Is Helping Drive the Physical Music Boom
Alliance Entertainment is the biggest indie physical distribution company in the U.S. and is helping drive the vinyl and CD boom, per CEO Jeff Walker.
Health board to address concerns after McMahon’s heated exchange with resident
The Board of Health has called a meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 9, to discuss a heated exchange involving member Tom McMahon at its Aug. 24 meeting. McMahon repeatedly interrupted and raised his voice at resident Ryan Wilson, who was addressing the board during public comment. Wilson, who has two children at Marblehead High School and
US Naval Academy midshipmen take 'driver's ed' on training boats
Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy put their classroom knowledge into practice on training vessels like YP 700. Take a look.
Studying the holistic health habits of tropical bats
What do bats do when they feel ill? SELFCURE, a multi-disciplinary project taking place in Gamboa, Panama, tracks the behavior of tropical bats when immune-challenged to understand how they take care of themselves, and what lessons we can learn from them.
St. Clair County defers decision on investigating health director facing workplace complaints
PORT HURON — A St. Clair County Board of Commissioners committee decided on Thursday night to table a decision to launch an independent investigation into the county medical director, Dr. Remington Nevin — an investigation that public health nurses in the county have been requesting for months. Nevin is facing complaints of a toxic workplace, including […]
Trustees handle financial, MTFR, cemetery business
At its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 17, the Miami Township Board of Trustees moved through a relatively light agenda, approving a new part-time EMT and the sale of two aging Miami Township Fire-Rescue vehicles.
Directors Council names Marvin DeJear interim executive director
The Directors Council has named board chair Marvin DeJear interim executive director as Jerrica Marshall has stepped down from the role after three years to pursue a new professional opportunity in Omaha. The Directors Council, formed in 2004, is a coalition of local diverse senior-level organizational leaders who collaborate to serve Central Iowa with an emphasis…
Gael Monfils to Swap Baseline for Boardroom
Gael Monfils, one of the most beloved and electrifying showmen the ATP Tour has produced in the last two decades, has confirmed that his life after tennis will look nothing like the one he has led on court for the past 20-plus years. The Frenchman, who is set to retire at the end of this …
Nigel Farage unveils small boats deal with Jordan Bardella at Reform conference
Reform says it would use the Navy to intercept boats and return migrants to France, if the party wins power.
Pascack Valley Medical Center Expands Advanced Women’s Health Services with Addition of Urogynecologist and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon Mamta M. Mamik, M.D., M.Sc., FACOG, FACS
Pascack Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Mamta M. Mamik, M.D., M.Sc., FACOG, FACS, a board-certified and highly trained gynecologic surgeon whose expertise spans female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, neuropelveology, endometriosis, fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Alabama STEM Council Launches Improved Math and Science Proficiency Data Dashboard
The Alabama STEM Council of the Alabama Department of Workforce has launched a new and improved Alabama Math and Science Proficiency Data Dashboard, providing parents, educators and workforce partners with a clearer view of how Alabama students are performing in key STEM subject areas. The dashboard presents the most recent Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) […]
Prostate Health: Latest Treatments, Screening Guidelines, More
September is prostate cancer awareness month, so board-certified surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden stops by TODAY to share the latest in prostate cancer treatments. He talks about different types of diagnosis, how family genetics come into play, when to get screened, and more.
Switchboard Health Acquires Livara Health to Integrate Value-Based Musculoskeletal Care
Acquisition Brings Livara’s Virtual MSK Care Model Onto Switchboard’s Specialty Care Platform; Closes $5M+ Round of Funding Switchboard Health, creators
Health minister calls meeting on Wales transgender surgery pause
Mabon ap Gwynfor says he respects the decision but has questions for the health board responsible.
State Board of Elections weighing rules as absentee ballots set to go out
Absentee ballots in this year's midterm elections are set to start going out in the mail Friday to overseas and military voters.
US Open Influencer Credentials Double, And Tennis Etiquette Cracks
The U.S. Open nearly doubled its creator credentials to close to 100 this year. A halted Osaka match and viral ring-light clips show the cost of reach without onboarding.
Chiefs’ team representative on stadium authority board knows Kansas politics well
The Chiefs are the first NFL team with a representative who gets to vote on stadium-related decisions.
Cumberland County school board moves to end minority business program
Cumberland County Schools plans to repeal minority- and women-owned business contracting policies after changes included in North Carolina's budget.
Registration open for local business forum
The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is holding its next Let's Talk Business forum this month.
Chicago sports stars witness PCA's latest heroic moment at Wrigley
CHICAGO – As more and more fans inside Wrigley Field looked to the video board beyond the left-field bleachers, the decibel level began to slowly climb. And when the camera panned to Pete Crow-Armstrong, waving to a few of his friends sitting in the first row behind the Cubs’ dugout,
Hills-Beaver Creek wins big to open 2026 season
ADRIAN, M.N. (KELO) — The top-ranked 9-Man team in Minnesota and defending state champion, the Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots continued their winning ways in 2026 with a season opening 38-6 victory over Adrian-Ellsworth. The Patriots got on the board first in this game and made it 8-0 after a successful two-point conversion. That’s when the home […]
John Rich Says Jelly Roll Knew Political Comments Could Cost Him Fans
John Rich says Jelly Roll likely knew his recent political comments could alienate part of his country music fan base but spoke candidly anyway.
University of Arizona lunar scientists building upcoming moon missions
They are designing experiments to be carried aboard unmanned commercial landers and rovers.
The Business Accenture Now Mentions In Passing
Accenture (ACN) is redirecting where its next growth comes from, and the business underneath is in decent shape. What deserves a second look is what got left behind. Two years ago management was presenting a learning arm it had built itself. On the June 2026 call it survived as one item in a list.
Florida university board calls on Congress to pass antitrust exemption for NCAA amid college sports upheaval
The State University System Board of Governors approved a list of recommendations to reshape how college sports are governed.
LM Workboats Builds Aluminum Research Vessel For Chesapeake Bay Science Ops
LM Workboats has been contracted to construct a 59-foot aluminum research vessel for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, designed to conduct multi-mission, year-round operations on the Chesapeake Bay and near-coastal Atlantic waters. The vessel will be built to US Coast Guard Subchapter T and UNOLS standards at Lyman-Morse facilities in Maine.
The Politics Hour: Will Loudoun pause data centers?
Loudoun County Board Chair Phyllis Randall on the big vote on a data center mortarium and NOTUS's Martin Austermuhle talks local law enforcement's use of Flock cameras.
People on the Move: Leo Russo, PhD, Joins Life Science Cares Philadelphia Board of Advisors
Life Science Cares Philadelphia has welcomed Leo Russo, PhD, to its Board of Advisors, bringing more than 25 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in…
Burnham meets Macron at No 10, as more French officers deployed to stop small boat crossings
Number of police on French coast has been increased amid smugglers’ rising use of so-called ‘mega-dinghies’
Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
The video board inside the American Airlines Center displays the logo for the upcoming Republican Midterm Convention during a media walkthrough in Dallas, Texas, U.S., August 5, 2026.
Falcons President Jimmy Fries on the business of hockey's return to Fresno
Falcons president Jimmy Fries talks partnerships, ticket sales and rebuilding the brand ahead of the team's Oct. 9 return to Downtown Fresno.
After RFK visit, board members seek new policy to keep politics out of schools
Board members look to update rules about what level of politicking should be allowed in schools.
Veteran pass rusher linked to 49ers signs with Vikings
Another veteran edge rusher is off the board for the San Francisco 49ers to pick up.
Cook County Department of Public Health Launches Building Healthier Communities 2030, a Community-Driven Roadmap to Advance Health Equity Across Suburban Cook County - Cook County Department of Public Health
Today, Cook County Department of Public Health launched Building Healthier Communities 2030, suburban Cook County’s Community Health Improvement Plan. The plan was announced together with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Department of Public Health, community organizations, healthcare providers and cross-sector partners. Building Healthier Communities 2030 serves as both a collective vision and a practical roadmap that will guide public health efforts across suburban Cook County through 2030.The plan aligns with President Preckwinkle's Policy Roadmap and reflects a shared commitment to advancing health equity through coordinated, community-informed action.
County Launches Grant to Help East County Small Businesses
The Board of Supervisors has approved a new $300,000 one-time County grant to boost East County small businesses through the East County Economic Development Council’s Empower East County Business Fund Revolving Loan Fund.
Best NFL player for every franchise before and after 2000: Peyton Manning earns unique distinction
From Peyton Manning and Tom Brady to Jim Brown and Jerry Rice, we pick each NFL franchise's best player from two eras
ATLAS publishes first paper on Public Engagement with Science
You can’t exactly take the ATLAS experiment on tour. At 7,000 tonnes and buried 100 metres underground at CERN, it’s not easy to move. So, for more than a decade, the ATLAS Collaboration has found another way to bring the experiment to people around the world: live, interactive virtual visits with the scientists who work on it. In a recent paper published in the European Physical Journal Plus, the ATLAS Collaboration documents the evolution and impact of its flagship Virtual Visits programme. The paper is the Collaboration’s first publication focused specifically on science education, communication and outreach. It traces the programme from its beginnings as an experimental outreach effort in 2010 through its growth into a global programme – connecting classrooms in the Amazon, schools in the Himalayas and even a research station in Antarctica. Drawing on data collected between 2019 and 2025, the paper examines the programme’s reach and impact. Global reach, local connection Figure 1: World map showing the number of virtual visits across participating countries from 2019 to 2025. Cooler colours (purple and blue) are used for countries with fewer visits, and warmer colours (red and orange) for countries with more visits. (Image: ATLAS Collaboration/CERN) The core mission of the ATLAS Virtual Visit programme is to connect audiences worldwide with particle physicists and engage them in accessible discussions about cutting-edge research. While visiting CERN in person is an unforgettable experience, financial and logistical barriers can make such a trip difficult for many students and public groups. Video conferencing has allowed the Collaboration to break down these barriers: between 2019 and 2025, the Collaboration hosted 698 virtual visits, engaging tens of thousands of participants across nearly 70 countries (see Figure 1). Interactivity is central to the programme. Far from simple one-way broadcasts, Virtual Visit audience members are encouraged to engage in conversation with the scientist(s) hosting the visit. Most hosts are volunteers from the ATLAS Collaboration, who bring their diverse scientific expertise, language skills and cultural backgrounds to each visit. Where possible, audiences are paired with volunteer scientists who share their native language and cultural background, making it easier to engage, ask questions and connect with the hosts. Between 2019 and 2025, Virtual Visits were held in 19 different languages. The core mission of the ATLAS Virtual Visit programme is to connect audiences worldwide with particle physicists and engage them in accessible discussions about cutting-edge research. Constant evolution Figure 2: The number of ATLAS Virtual Visits organised annually since 2019. (Image: ATLAS Collaboration/CERN) The ATLAS Virtual Visit programme has continuously evolved to enhance the visitor experience. Early sessions were hosted directly from the ATLAS Control Room before transitioning in 2014 to a dedicated space in the ATLAS Visitor Centre, equipped with modern videoconferencing technology. In 2019, the ATLAS Collaboration expanded the programme’s reach, introducing live Virtual Visits from the experimental cavern during year-end maintenance stops and long LHC shutdowns. These exclusive sessions take participants beyond the ATLAS visitor platform, offering real-time, up-close views of the towering detector. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted in-person gatherings worldwide, demand for virtual engagement surged. The ATLAS Collaboration adapted rapidly by introducing Open Virtual Visits streamed via Zoom and YouTube, allowing individual science enthusiasts and families to join live guided tours. Figure 2 shows that the programme reached a peak of 155 visits in 2021 and has since maintained around 100 visits per year, demonstrating sustained engagement beyond the pandemic-driven increase. More than just a tour Beyond participation numbers, the paper highlights the positive impact on participants and educators. Teachers report successfully integrating Virtual Visits into their physics curricula, sparking sustained curiosity and in many cases inspiring students to pursue STEM studies and careers. Feedback received also highlighted how the direct dialogue with ATLAS scientists has given students an authentic and personal perspective on particle physics, helping them connect what they learn in the classroom with the people behind ATLAS research. Looking ahead, the programme will continue to evolve with new technologies and communication platforms. The goal is simple: to give even more audiences the opportunity to engage directly with particle physics and make fundamental science open to all. Learn more Breaking barriers: the impact of ATLAS Virtual Visits in science communication (Eur. Phys. J. Plus 141, 874 (2026), arXiv:2601.22457, see figures) ATLAS Virtual Visit Dashboard Register for an ATLAS Virtual Visit
New FDNY report shines light on 9/11's long-term health effects
The FDNY laid out the findings of the new health report on 9/11's long-term effects on firefighters.