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Physical media is here to stay
As society delves deeper into the digital age, physical media separates itself as its own niche. On July 1, PlayStation announced that production of physical video game discs would be discontinued from January 2028. From that point forward, all future releases would be available only digitally in the PlayStation store or retailers. PlayStation claims the...
Jean-Marc Jancovici: 'As long as there is no shared understanding that the impact of a heatwave is lasting, politicians will not act'
The energy engineer and founder of the Shift Project think tank lays out the major climate challenges facing future governments, with six months to go before France's 2027 presidential election.
Campus Creamery’s new owners are learning business in real time
Campus Creamery is a South 40 favorite, a classic midnight snack for WashU’s underclassmen. Three sophomores took over the well-loved ice cream shop last January as first-years.
Beth Israel Lahey Health wins state OK for nearly $80m Lahey Clinic expansion
The expansion comes as BILH gains a new CEO in Peter Shorett, who will succeed Dr. Kevin Tabb in January.
Ubisoft plans cuts at German studios, adding to wave of workforce reductions
Ubisoft is planning to reduce its workforce in Germany, where it operates a trio of studios, by about 100 workers, Game File has learned. The company wants to offer employees buyouts to, should enough people accept, avoid having to lay anyone off. “In Germany, we initiated discussions with the Works Council last week regarding a proposed voluntary departure plan across Ubisoft Dusseldorf, Ubisoft Berlin & Ubisoft Mainz,” a company rep told Game File. A “works council” is a union-like group representing employees. “The voluntary plan is the primary measure being proposed to support the intended organizational changes,” the Ubisoft rep added. The company declined to confirm the scale of the potential headcount cut. Of the impacted studios, Mainz might be the best known to the public. It leads development of the Anno series and shipped the well-reviewed strategy game Anno 117: Pax Romana in November 2025. Berlin and Dusseldorf operate as support studios within Ubisoft’s creative network. Berlin recently supported the development of Rainbow Six Siege and the Rayman Legends Retold remake. Dusseldorf also contributed to those projects, as well as The Settlers and Ubisoft-branded escape rooms. Dusseldorf is the biggest of the three studios, with some 400+ workers, compared to just over 100 at the other two, a source familiar with the reductions and the teams told Game File. More than half of these new reductions of about 100 people are expected to happen at Dusseldorf. The planned cuts were announced at a town hall for the German studios on Tuesday of last week. In an email follow-up, the studio group’s managing director, Benedikt Grindel, said the cuts were intended to “best position our German studios for the future... with a clearer focus on their role, capabilities and organizational setup needed for the work ahead.” The email was an echo of the past. In January 2025, Grindel had emailed the Ubisoft developers in his region (or studio “zone”) to explain that a round of 185 cuts at the time, including about 65 at Dusseldorf, were “essential to improve our operational efficiency and ensure the long-term sustainability of our studios, the zone and the company.” A half-decade of continued job cuts Ubisoft has been aggressively cutting its headcount for years. At the end of September 2022, it had 20,729 workers. By the end of March 2026, that total was down to 16,590. Studio management is trying to trim costs as it grapples with a changing industry and a drought of releases, let alone hits. The company announced earlier this year that it had reduced its costs since 2022 by “nearly €325 million” ($362m) and planned to lower them through 2028 by another €180 million ($200m). In June the company said it was closing down its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and cutting roles in its Barcelona team. Even commercial and creative success hasn’t spared studios from this ongoing company-wide contraction. As Game File was nailing down details around the proposed cuts in Germany, Ubisoft management was informing workers of cuts in its Singapore studio, which shipped a hit remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag this past July. Some 70 positions in Singapore are being eliminated “to align the studio with upcoming production needs,” per a company rep’s statement to Game File. In early 2024, a large team in the Singapore studio launched the multiplayer pirate game Skull & Bones. It performed poorly but has been supported with regular content updates since. Many of Ubisoft’s studios around the world are heavily subsidized via regional grants and tax breaks. Singapore had been among them for years, but received no such local assistance in the 12 months ending this past March. News of the Singapore cuts broke today alongside word that Ubisoft is also proposing the closure of RedLynx, pending negotiations with officials. The Finnish studio behind the motorbike series Trials was founded in 2000 and sold to Ubisoft in 2011. As reported by VGC (and corroborated by Game File), Ubisoft management told employees it could not come up with a new, sustainable assignment for RedLynx. The 2025 workforce at Ubisoft Dusseldorf were straight-up cuts. This time, Ubisoft is hoping the reductions at its trio of German studios will largely come from workers taking a payout to leave. The company offered such voluntary dismissals at its Massive Entertainment studio (The Division) a year ago. For the German studios’ buyouts this time around, Ubisoft and the Works Council had discussed a formula that’d pay a worker’s monthly salary multiplied by 1.5 and by the number of years they’ve worked at the company, according to Game File sources. The formula is still subject to negotiations with the Works Council and has not yet been part of an official offer to workers. It could be adjusted up or down, and it could be supplemented with additional bonuses. Asked about the floated payout formula, a Ubisoft rep told Game File, “The terms of a potential voluntary departure program remain subject to negotiation with employee representatives. No final agreement has been reached, and we won’t comment on specific proposals while discussions are ongoing.” 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: Epic’s AI adventures Epic Games (Fortnite, the Unreal engine) is all-in on using AI to try to transform the way it makes video games and game-making tools. It’s leaders appear to be undeterred by any resistance among gamers and some game developers around generative AI—and instead emboldened by advances, particularly in AI-assisted programming. A recap of the last three days: On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Epic management told workers last week that development of an upcoming game combining Star Wars and Marvel characters would be “AI first.” Employees would be expected to use AI models such as Claude to code the game. A manager told Epic’s developers there would be “[n]o more hand-written code” and that art for the game would be “generated with full AI workflows,” per the outlet. Just ahead of that story running, Epic founder Tim Sweeney tweeted: “We have a huge pivot underway here at Epic, moving developers around to retool for maximum AI acceleration. The aim isn’t to do the same stuff with fewer people, but to enable everyone here to build MORE and BETTER stuff, and to bring the benefits to all teams using Unreal.” In a follow-up, Sweeney predicted that most game development processes would be at least three times faster a year from now than they were in January 2026, thanks to AI. To a person on X who told him he was failing to read the room, Sweeney said: “Much of the room wants it to be 2016 again, but it’s not. Our job, as the provider of tools and technology to much of the industry, is to design for the present that is and the future that will soon be.” On Wednesday, Epic announced it was releasing a faster launcher for its Epic Games Store marketplace. It did so by stating in a blog post as clear as could be that the launcher is an AI-enabled, vibe-coded project: Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher that’s way faster and more responsive than the current one, and has a new look. Programming is hard? That was unexpected phrasing from a company founded by a legendarily great programmer. Back in 2011, Sweeney told me that he’d picked up programming quickly as a kid and rejoiced at the power it gave him. “I could look at any program that anybody else had written and, with enough effort, build something cooler.” Item 3: The Xbox Labs experiment (and one of the people behind it) Microsoft’s Xbox division, which is flooding the zone with announcements lately, yesterday revealed a new internal tech-tinkering team called Xbox Labs. In the words of Xbox boss Asha Sharma Labs is “a small group of game makers, engineers and scientists whose job is to turn emerging ideas into things our players and developers can experience.” Conventional wisdom coming out of the announcement is that Labs is a team that’ll focus on ideas driven by generative AI. In her announcement, Sharma cited some of the dizzying achievements in tech and gaming over the past month as AI agents and other AI tools have been deployed to swiftly figure out how popular games work, then rebuild them and mix them up. She mentioned seeing ”games rapidly decompiled and rebuilt to run on hardware they were never originally designed to support” and said “[p]erhaps more surprisingly, we’ve seen many of the biggest games in the world have been remixed into the source code of another.” (Minecraft plus Elden Ring, for example, or Fortnite + Super Monkey Ball + Overwatch + Diablo + others.) Sharma also cited the work of Windows PC games being ported to run in browsers, a seeming reference to a recent AI-assisted fan port of Halo. Or perhaps Call of Duty or GTA. Sharma didn’t use the specific term “AI” in her memo, but she came close, citing AI “agents” and their potential for game-making tools that Labs could help craft: I think XBOX has an important role to play here. Coding became the first major workload for agents because they can write, run, and test software. Games share many of those same properties, and people spend more than 72 billion hours a year playing XBOX games, roughly five times the estimated time spent writing code worldwide. We’ve spent 25 years learning how to make great games, and I want our game makers to help shape what these new technologies make possible. As we learn, we’ll share the tools we build with developers across the industry, just as we always have. When I asked an Xbox rep if Labs was an AI-centric team, they said genAI was not the focus, describing it as having a broader mandate for using new tech in new ways in gaming. As an example, they pointed to Xbox’s recently launched disc-to-digital gaming usage rights program. Microsoft didn’t specifically name anyone involved full-time in Xbox Labs yesterday, but on social media and LinkedIn, I spotted Adrian Mato IDing himself as leading the creatio of tools at Labs and talking up the launch. Mato first caught my attention in late September, when he said on X that he was “starting to build a new team at Xbox focused on products and tools for how games get built and distributed as agentic tools become more capable.” At the time, he framed AI-based tools as a supplement to traditional game dev tools. “I don’t think we need to replace them,” he said. Since then, he’s publicly shown interest in AI and in games. He’s recently spent some of his X feed marveling at the power of AI agents and praising the lighting in the latest Gears of War. Following the Labs announcement yesterday, he enthused about the Xbox Labs’ stylish landing page. He wrote: “We built some fun tools to art-direct shaders in real time, experimented with interactive ASCII art, and sprinkled in lots of tiny details. “Move your mouse to leave a colorful trail that reveals the original footage, or interact with the video to trigger bursts of particles. “A lot of love went into making it all feel just right. “More to come”
Sundance Film Festival passes on sale Thursday
DENVER — Passes for the Sundance Film Festival — which runs Jan. 21-31, 2027 — in Boulder go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, launching an early ticket
Atrium Health shifted out of network for State Health Plan
(The Center Square) – Atrium Health on Jan. 1 will be moved to out-of-network tier for the State Health Plan in North Carolina, first-term Republican state Treasurer Brad Briner said Wednesday.
League Classic to go offline in January 2027
The return to old-school League of Legends will be shorter than some fans hoped, as Riot Games prepares to end the current version of League Classic while leaving the door open for a comeback.
Inside the ad model behind Issa Rae’s microdramas—and why Poppi and Sol de Janeiro are buying in
As microdramas gain traction as an entertainment format, Issa Rae’s media company, Hoorae, is pitching advertisers on its short-form series as media buys, not social media campaigns.
Tigers May Have a Surprise Replacement for Kenley Jansen
The Detroit Tigers could have a surprising internal replacement for Kenley Jansen. Drew Sommers' 2026 strikeout numbers make him worth watching.
BUSINESS UPDATE: Attracting World-Renowned Piercing Educators to Oswego
Growing number of renowed piercers are coming to Oswego to share knowledge at newly opened Aqua Spa Float Center piercing suite Submited by Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique [caption id=attachment_11066 align=alignright width=450] Recent opening of Aqua Spa Float Center piercing suite.[/caption] Professional piercers and educators from countries including France, Scotland and India have come to Oswego’s Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique to share their knowledge In the past year and a half, the Port City has become a destination for some of the industry’s most respected educators through the efforts of the Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique. Beginning in January of 2025, Aqua Spa Float Center envisioned a new version of body piercing, one where elegance, safety and personal expression could converge. According to the Aqua Spa, piercing is no longer just a trend — it’s a refined form of personal identity, luxury styling and self-investment. It’s not only about the jewelry — it’s about the entire experience. The team welcomed first guest piercer Ruben Triguero, a senior French piercer, piercing stylist and international educator, who has over two decades of experience and has worked in some of the world’s best studios, including Paris, Rome, New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Dubai. In those studios, he offered his expertise and refined styling skills. Triguero is a prominent figure and leader in the piercing community and shares his knowledge with piercers teaching classes for the industry’s most prestigious organizations, including Latinoamérica Body Piercing Association (LBP) and Association of Professional Piercers (APP). He is currently the senior international instructor of the APP. Triguero has a passion for creating stunning, personalized piercings for clients around the world. Education and Mentorship Following a year of success and popularity, Aqua Spa Float Center hosted the grand opening of its private dedicated piercing suite in March. Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness celebrated this next chapter with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Oswego Mayor Robert Corradino, members of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, local business owners and community members. The educational focus, aligned with Aqua Spa Float Center’s vision and mission, had already begun expanding beyond clients. Aqua Spa has hosted multiple workshops and continuing education opportunities for professional piercers, inviting studios from across the region to gain hands-on experience from internationally recognized instructors without the expense of traveling to national or international conferences. These educational events have welcomed nationally and internationally recognized professional piercers and educators from countries including France, Scotland, India, and throughout the United States. Aqua Spa also continues to collaborate with talented regional and local professionals, creating opportunities for education and mentorship that benefit both industry peers and clients throughout Central New York. Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique owners — Tammy Wilkinson and Terry LeRoi — have been deeply rooted in the piercing industry with over 30 years in business as LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery. Combining that experience with holistic wellness, self-care and self-expression is the new concept with the client Luxe Piercing Experience at the Aqua Spa Float Center. “At LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery and Aqua Spa Float Center, we’ve been fortunate to work with many of the world’s most respected piercers through our involvement with the Association of Professional Piercers and by attending conferences across North America and Europe,” said LeRoi, founder of LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery and co-owner of Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique. “Those experiences have shown us that education is what drives our industry forward. “Not every piercer or studio can travel to major conferences like the APP Conference in Las Vegas or APP Benelux in the Netherlands, so we’re committed to bringing that level of education here. Hosting internationally respected educators like Jef Saunders allows our clients to experience the highest standards of professional piercing while giving piercers throughout the Northeast the opportunity to learn from some of the very best in the profession. That’s something we’re incredibly proud to offer our community.” When asked about the client experience, Wilkinson explained that education is at the heart of every appointment as well. “Our vision is to nurture and enhance wellness, balance and harmony through a multi-modality-centered facility, and we aspire to empower sustained, positive change, well-being and self-awareness; and educate to the benefits of natural health, holistic wellness and life balance,” Wilkison explains. “Piercing is no different. The piercing experience feels just as peaceful and rejuvenating as any other spa services. From the moment our clients arrive, they are in the very best hands with our kind and professional Wellness Ambassadors and experienced APP guest piercers.” Wilkinson also explained that piercing clients receive stellar care: every Luxe Piercing appointment includes a one-on-one private piercing in Aqua Spa’s dedicated piercing suite, their choice of custom jewellery by LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery, thorough after-care instructions and complementary check-up appointment, complementary whole-body red light therapy session in the Class II NovoTHOR medical device to promote healing, and access to many rejuvenating spa services. Piercing clients get 15% off during any event. According to Wilkinson, “Health and safety are always our highest priority when you come in for a piercing or jewelry installation. Before each appointment, all tools and jewelry are sterilized in a Statim autoclave, and every surface in the piercing room is carefully disinfected. During the procedure, your piercer will wear a mask and change gloves as needed to maintain a sterile environment. Once your piercing is complete, your piercer will go over detailed aftercare instructions with you. Following these steps is crucial to ensure proper healing before you leave our sanctuary.” As a part of the experience, guest piercers include a thorough anatomy review of the client’s desired piercing to ensure the new addition will work in harmony with the existing. “Our clients are enjoying building and creating ear curations with these international professionals. It’s a unique styling event and a chance to highlight self-expression,” Wilkinson said. Clients and piercers throughout the region are flocking to this piercing destination in Upstate New York. The Luxe Piercing Experience has welcomed clients and piercers alike from around the globe. Owners Wilkinson and LeRoi hope to continue the momentum with more educational seminars with industry experts to be a hub of knowledge and expertise. They hope to establish LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery and Aqua Spa Float Center as legacy businesses known for their lasting, positive impact on the piercing and holistic wellness industries.
Enduring friendship started at Miami for prominent political figures Ryan, Razdan Duggal
Alumni returned to Oxford to take part in JANUS Forum discussion
Svechnikov scores 2 goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals
Eric Robinson and Mark Jankowski also scored for the Hurricanes, who have won six straight.
SLR Business Credit Provides $3MM Accounts Receivable Line of Credit to Influencer Marketing and Affiliate Commerce Company
SLR Business Credit, a provider of asset-based lending solutions to middle-market companies, provided a $3 million revolving line of credit, secured by
Commission approves live entertainment permit for one-man science and music show downtown ⋆ The Palm Springs Post
Planning commissioners on Tuesday signed off on a conditional use permit for a building that will house Patrick Olson’s “The Art of Science,” which is expected to open in December or January.
Las Vegas lands major convention for 2031
The three-year deal beginning in 2031 is expected to generate 62,000 room nights annually, with four Strip resorts and Allegiant Stadium serving as event hosts.
Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare dispute continues as open enrollment deadlines loom
A contract dispute between Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare could leave about 50,000 patients out of network starting Jan. 1, raising concerns among those who could be impacted.
Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.22 lower at $226.37 and February live cattle closed $1.00 lower at $228.57. November feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $341.02 and January feeder cattle closed $.10 higher at $335.85. Direct cash […]
Inspira Health names Moore CEO, effective January 2027
Inspira Health named Warren E. Moore CEO, effective January 2027, succeeding Amy B. Mansue, who plans to retire at year-end.
Man United Set To 'Attack' The January Transfer Window
Michael Carrick’s struggling squad eyes vital reinforcements as Fabrizio Romano reveals the Red Devils possess the remaining funds necessary to fix glaring roster gaps this winter.
Warren Moore will succeed Amy Mansue as Inspira Health CEO in January
Moore's immediate priorities include opening a new patient tower at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill.
Paramount takes over Netflix’s Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades, plans reopening
Paramount Pictures is taking over the Bay Theater at Caruso’s Palisades Village, closed since the January 2025 fire, and plans to reopen it as a dine-in cinema.
Committed customer orders at Scinai reach about $7.6 million, up about 300%.
Potential added fees of $5.85 million are indicative and uncommitted; clinical manufacturing under the agreement is planned to start in January 2027.
Millions of Medicaid recipients to face draconian requirements as of 1 January
Trump’s reform law that seeks to make coverage harder to get, and to keep, includes working 80 hours per month
Niko Kovač extends contract as Borussia Dortmund coach to 2029
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund has handed coach Niko Kovač a contact extension through June 2029 as a reward for stabilizing the team.Dortmund announced the deal on Tuesday before the Champions League match at Bodø/Glimt — itself a measure of the Berlin-born Croatian coach’s success since taking over when Dortmund was 11th in the Bundesliga in January 2025.
Marseille’s Igor Paixao says January exit unlikely
Igor Paixao (26) has said that a summer exit from Olympique de Marseille is “more likely” than a January exit. The Brazilian has said that, in the meantime, he is also not opposed to taking a pay ...
Concept Life Sciences appoints Dr Adrijana Vinter as Chief Executive Officer
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Adrijana Vinter as Chief Executive Officer. Dr Vinter brings more than 20 years of experience spanning medicinal chemistry research, commercial development and executive leadership in the pharmaceutical and contract research industry sectors.
Visa gets Beijing's green light for bank card business after 40 years of working with China
The incremental approval comes as the U.S. and Chinese presidents are due to meet for a third time this year next month.
DC's Official Podcast Host Says Lanterns Fans 'Can Choke On Their Own Tongues'
Coy Jandreau, co-host of DC's official podcast on HBO Max, says Lanterns fans "can choke on their own tongues" as the Reel Rejects clip goes viral on X.
Small group health insurance market rates announced
Media Release, Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. These rates take effect on January 1, 2027. The carriers offering small group coverage in New Mexico in 2027 are: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (HealthCare Service Corporation) Presbyterian Health Plan Presbyterian Insurance Company UnitedHealthcare of New Mexico UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Key Factors Driving the Rate Increases The primary factors that contributed to the 2027 increases are: Claims Experience - Higher than expected 2025 New Mexico claims experience, which is the foundation for the 2027 rate development. Cost Trend - Higher utilization and inflation impacted healthcare costs services, which impacts medical services and pharmaceutical costs nationwide. Risk Pool Changes - Nationwide, businesses with healthier employees are opting for alternative health coverage not under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This results ina smaller and less healthy small group ACA risk pool. Final approved rates will be posted on the OSI website. To view the carrier rate sheets and rate increase specifics, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website here. The Rate Review Process Conducted by OSI The OSI rate review process focuses on approving rates for health insurance plans that are actuarially sound, not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory and ensuring health insurance rates comply with all state and federal laws. For more information, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website at https://osi.state.nm.us/en/. *** About the Office of Superintendent of Insurance The Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is New Mexico’s regulatory agency responsible for overseeing a wide range of insurance products, including private health and life insurance, auto, home, business, and title insurance. OSI regulates private health plans in the individual, small group, and large group markets, ensuring that premium rates are fair, companies are financially sound, and health care insurance coverage is reliable. While OSI does not have authority over self-funded health plans, where an employer assumes the financial responsibility for paying employee health care claims, Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE, OSI plays a vital role in protecting consumers by reviewing premium rates, monitoring insurance company conduct, and licensing producers (formerly known as insurance brokers and agents).
ASU-Beebe Pharmacy Tech Science Program
BEEBE — Arkansas State University-Beebe is proud to announce that its Pharmacy Technician Science Program and Janet McGregor Liles, director and advanced instructor of the Pharmacy Technician Science Program and director of allied health, have recently received awards from the American Society of He
Key business issues are at stake in the outcomes of Colorado legislative races
Six House races and three Senate races likely will determine whether Democrats hold a supermajority in both legislative chambers in 2027.
Political polls historically underestimate Phil Scott. Will 2026 be different?
Voters decide between Phil Scott and Amanda Janoo as late-season polls offer conflicting views on the tight Vermont race.
‘Play On!’ hits all the right notes
The English Renaissance meets the Harlem Renaissance in “Play On!,” a sparkling show that marries a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” with the music of Duke Ellington. Conceived by Sheldon Epps, who also directed the original 1996-97 production (first in San Diego, then on Broadway), the show is getting a marvelous revival under his direction to open Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th anniversary season.While the title “Play On!” refers to the famous quote about music being the food of love and thus to the dozens of Ellington songs—among them “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good),” “Solitude” and “I’m Beginning to See the Light”—incorporated into the plot, one of the highlights for me is the clever way Cheryl L. West's book reworks the story. Apparently, it's also been updated for this outing, among other things to give the women more agency. In the big opening number (there's a six-piece, horn-heavy onstage band), aspiring songwriter Vy (Hailee Kaleem Wright) is the one to “Take the 'A' Train” to “Drop Me Off in Harlem.” She wants to meet the famous Duke (Edred Utomi) — Ellington, not Orsino, that is — and she seeks the help of Jester (an engaging James Harkness) to find out how. When Jester tells her in no uncertain terms that the music industry is a man's world, she disguises herself as Vy-Man and persuades the Duke to listen to one of her songs. He's suffering from a creative block because he's pining for Lady Liv (Krystal Joy Brown), queen of the Cotton Club, and convinces Vy-Man to bring the Lady the song as if the Duke had written it, promising to reward her with employment. Vy reluctantly complies, and the predictable complications ensue. Lady Liv is attracted to Vy-Man, while Vy is attracted to the Duke and he to Vy, though it disturbs him because he thinks she's a man. The fallout when the deception comes to light bodes ill—at least for a while.Here's where West's book cannily diverges from Shakespeare. Vy's twin brother Sebastian really is dead, so West devises another love interest for Lady Liv basically by rehabilitating the Malvolio character, here named Rev (Alan H. Green), the Lady's uptight, self-important manager. His unrequited love for her is magically transformed after he gets his comeuppance (minus the torture) from Miss Mary (Alanna Lovely), her honey Sweets (James Earl Jones II) and Jester, the stand-in for Sir Toby, who has romantic problems of his own with a woman named CC (Kaylah Janssen). In other words, Rev gets the girl — and also a show-stopping yellow zoot suit from costume designer An-Lin Dauber. All the costumes are dandy, though those for the men have more pizzazz than the women's day dresses. The bilevel, slanted scenic design by Beowulf Boritt brings 1930s Harlem to life in a slightly expressionistic way with the help of Adam Honoré's lighting and Ray Nardelli's sound design. Edgar Godineaux's choreography adds to the period feel, though there could be even more of it.Most of all, the leads have splendid voices, and the performances are terrific. Green's Rev and Harkness's Jester get my vote for comedy chops, and Brown's Lady Liv probably will stay with me the longest for her complexity and big blues number, “I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues.”
Honky-tonk legend Mark Chesnutt brings ‘Brother Jukebox’ to Hard Rock Jan. 15
One of country music’s most recognizable voices of the ‘90s, honky-tonk legend Mark Chesnutt makes his return to the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
RAJAN: You should care about politics
Political apathy is the greatest threat to our democratic health. As students, we have the power to promote progress by engaging with politics.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a recent streak of weapons demonstrations that has heightened tensions during a prolonged freeze in diplomacy. Jang Do-young, spokesperson of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, said missiles of various types were […]
Banana Time Guayaquil 2026 puts science at the heart of the banana industry's future
The AEBE conference, taking place October 28-30, will bring together national and international specialists and industry leaders to address key challenges in Ecuadorian banana production,…
Particle Engineering Takes Center Stage as Formulation Science Pushes Drugs Toward the Clinic
A January 2027 special issue of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation will spotlight how particle engineering and formulation science translate laboratory innovations into manufacturable drug dosage forms.
Doctored 2006 front page falsely portrayed as genuine article about Nigerian politician's 'madness'
As political activity intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s January 2027 election, misinformation is circulating online, including a purported 2006 newspaper front page with claims that presidential candidat...
USDA names Jansonios as Rural Business-Cooperative Services administrator
An Emporia State graduate has been appointed to the USDA's Rural Development leadership team. Gimmie Jo Janson...
Liverpool legend urges the club to do January business
John Aldridge warning puts squad depth in focusJanuary recruitment poses a familiar question for Premier League clubs: does a squad need more players, or does it need a better balance? John Aldridge��...
Liverpool legend claims the club must do January business
Liverpool January transfers: John Aldridge calls for signings after Manchester City defeatJohn Aldridge has urged Liverpool to strengthen in January, arguing that injuries alone cannot explain the squ...
ATEEZ announces 2027 world tour, sets January kickoff in Incheon
K-pop group ATEEZ will return to the global stage in 2027 with a world tour spanning Asia, Europe and the Americas, extending its momentum ahead of...
Particle Engineering Takes Center Stage as Journal Puts Drug Formulation Science in the Spotlight
The Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation has announced a January 2027 special issue on translational particle engineering and formulation science, with submissions due June 30, 2026.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) Oct. 11, 2026
On "Politics Unplugged," political editor Dennis Welch sits down with Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs for a wide-ranging interview weeks before election day. The conversation is dominated by Governor Katie Hobbs' multi-million-dollar ad campaign accusing Biggs of protecting Warren Jeffs' FLDS cult while he was Arizona Senate President. Biggs forcefully denies the allegations, defending his legislative record and accusing the interviewer of carrying Hobbs' water. He escalates further, claiming Hobbs' rhetoric has led to death threats and that she would be "thrilled" if he were physically harmed. The interview also covers his vote against honoring Capitol Police on January 6th, his call to Rusty Bowers about decertifying the 2020 election, and whether he'd certify results as governor in 2028. Hobbs' office responds with a statement denying the claims. The show closes with a teaser for a Hobbs interview the following week.
Trump could face a new threat in January: A Democratic Senate
Republicans predict that Democrats will not confirm Supreme Court and Cabinet nominees if they retake the Senate in the midterm elections.
Northwestern Football Ranked for First Time Since 2021
Northwestern football is back in the national spotlight. The Wildcats return to the AP Top 25 for the first time since the final poll of the 2020 season, ending a wait that began in January 2021.
CBS projects another huge game for Bijan Robinson on SNF
CBS projects another huge game for Falcons RB Bijan Robinson on SNF
PLANNING AHEAD: What ‘It’s Possible’ means for health care
When it comes to health care, it can be difficult to determine whether “it’s possible” that some condition, treatment, medication, hospitalization or rehab is covered, for how much, or not.
Will Dems expand WA’s ‘millionaires tax’? Some are talking about it
Supporters of WA's 'millionaires tax' insist it's not a Trojan horse for a broader state income tax, But some prominent Democrats have gone off script.
Particle Engineering and Formulation Science Drive the Next Generation of Drug Delivery
The Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation has announced a January 2027 special issue on translational advances in pharmaceutical dosage form development driven by particle engineering and formulation science.
Particle Engineering Takes Center Stage in Push to Translate Drug Formulation Science
The Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation has announced a January 2027 special issue on translational advances in pharmaceutical dosage form development driven by particle engineering and formulation science, with submissions due by June 30, 2026.
📊 Check out the updated Brasileirão table after Saturday's matches
Matchday 30 of the 2026 Brasileirão kicked off this Saturday (10) with two games.At São Januário, Vasco drew 0–0 with Remo and failed to pull away from the threat of the relegation zone.Later, at...
Jang Dong-ju Launches Woonsun Entertainment for Actor Management
Jang Dong-ju Launches Woonsun Entertainment for Actor Management Former actor establishes agency focusing on talent discovery, career development, and long-term industry growth
TST Best Bets: October 10, 2026
Two unbeaten SEC heavyweights meet in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night, as Georgia visits Alabama with both teams looking to take control of the conference race. After splitting their meetings last season, the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide have another chance to make an early statement in the national title chase.Meanwhile, USC heads to Happy Valley for Penn State’s White Out game. The Trojans are looking to build on last week’s comeback win over Washington, while the Nittany Lions need a response after
Particle Engineering Takes Center Stage as Drug Formulation Science Enters Its Translational Era
The Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation has announced a January 2027 special issue on translational advances in pharmaceutical dosage form development, covering particle engineering, solid-state control, QbD, and emerging manufacturing technologies, with submissions due June
Vasco and Remo name line-ups for São Januário clash
Vasco and Remo have named their lineups for this Saturday's (10) Brasileirão clash at São Januário.Both teams are in the bottom half of the table, but are in contrasting form.Vasco have won three s...
CJP at Jantar Mantar: 'Cockroach' group says leaders detained at Delhi protest
Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration.
Jules Koundé on Bayern Munich’s January shopping list
The defender’s future keeps on being talked about.
John Turley: Who pays for American politics? (Opinion)
In January 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court issued one of the most consequential and controversial campaign-finance decisions in modern American history. In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Court
NC State Health Plan sues Atrium to block new pricing program
The NC State Health Plan (SHP) filed a lawsuit against Atrium Health in Wake County Superior Court on Friday to stop the launch of a new program for SHP members on Jan. 1, 2027.
What Happens When Science Leads Us in an Unexpected Direction? - Revolution Medicines
What Happens When Science Leads Us in an Unexpected Direction? - Revolution Medicines / cancer, Jan Smith, OncoDaily, Oncology, Revolution Medicines
Gov. Janet Mills agrees to fund Penobscot Community Health Care
Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she would make $2.8 million available from Rural Health Transformation Funds for Penobscot Community Health Care
NC’s State Health Plan sues Atrium, saying it can’t set plan members’ copays
The plan says it may not be able to pay its bills by January and is counting on its new tiered network to save $135 million.
Commentary: Not even Tom Cruise could save ‘Digger’
Continuing a concerning trend for Warner Bros. in 2026, its latest release is buried in a financial hole no film can escape. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s "Digger" arrived over the weekend
Picking every Big Ten game in college football Week 6
Who do we have winning in the Big Ten this week?
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Halloween candy costs up, Starbucks explores Chipotle takeover
Jane King has these stories and more live from the New York Stock Exchange for your Friday Morning Business Report.
Kvernadze remains Roma’s priority for January
Roma, ahead of the next transfer window, are looking to provide Gasperini with a right-footed left winger capable of beating opponents. The player, who has been highly sought after this summer, could ...
Sophia Laforteza Will Return to KATSEYE in January 2027 Following Mental Health Break
The group’s management and label announced Laforteza’s return in a statement on Thursday, Oct. 8
Beth Israel Lahey Health Names Peter Shorett as President and Chief Executive Officer
Following a national search, the Board of Trustees of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) today announced the appointment of Peter Shorett as the organization’s next President and CEO, effective January 2027. Since joining BILH in 2019, Shorett has served in a number of senior leadership roles, including most recently as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Shorett has led the performance, growth, and strategy of the health system, during which time he was instrumen
Rutgers Brain Health Institute Recruits World-Renowned Autism Expert
The Rutgers Brain Health Institute has recruited Sara Jane Webb as director of the Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education and Services (RUCARES). Webb — a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle and is affiliated with the Center on Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children’s Research Institute — succeeds inaugural director Wayne Fisher and will join Rutgers in April.
Madison County Business League supports education and schools with scholarships, grants and workforce development efforts
Sam Kelly, Chairman of the Madison County Business League & Foundation and Chairman of the Madison County School District, and Jan Collins, Executive Director of the Madison County Business League, visited Today at 11 with information about how the Business League supports education and schools through the county.
CBS Sports ranks Bijan Robinson among early MVP candidates
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson ranked among top 5 MVP candidates by CBS Sports
New indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture
Maduro and his wife have been behind bars in New York since early January.
Xbox Announces New XP Entertainment Division to Make Movies, TV, and More
Xbox has announced a new TV, movies, and entertainment division called XP. It will be headed up by Kayleen Walters, a Lucasfilm veteran who moves over from her most recent post at Minecraft maker Mojang, for whom she was president – and also served as an executive producer on last year's A Minecraft Movie.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Used car prices dropping, Super Bowl to be streamed on Disney+
Jane King has these stories and more from the New York Stock Exchange for your Thursday Morning Business Report.
Janesville News Gazette editor discusses ballot referendums, new city leadership and area business growth
Janesville journalist Neil Johnson discusses ballot referendums, new city leadership and agriculutre growth in the small city of Evansville.
Jane Goodall Portrait Goes on Display at the Science Museum
The Science Museum in London unveiled a stunning portrait of pioneering conservationist Dr Jane Goodall on the first anniversary of her death, honouring a scientist whose discoveries transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and the natural world. Now on free display, the portrait has been donated to the museum and joins the Science Museum Group Collection., , , , Widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential conservationists, Dr Jane Goodall was celebrated around the world for her...
After vast sewage spill, officials say testing shows Potomac is back to health
Testing “found no current signs of harm” from the millions of gallons of raw sewage that flowed into the river in January, according to D.C. Water.
General Dynamics names next CEO, as Novakovic becomes exec chairman
Phebe Novakovic, General Dynamics' longtime CEO, will transition to executive chairman on Jan. 1, 2027, as President Danny Deep becomes the Fortune 500 aerospace and defense contractor's next leader, the Reston-based company announced Wednesday.
See how redistricting will impact MS mental health, drug courts
Redrawn circuit and chancery court maps from 2025 will take effect in January 2027. See how judges say their courts will be impacted.
Medicare Advantage plans cut as CVS Health and WellSense leave N.H.
Options for Medicare Advantage plans are shrinking again in New Hampshire, with two major providers — CVS Health and BMC, which offers WellSense — leaving the state as of January 1. A fairly new firm, Devoted Health, will start providing plans in portions of the state. These do not include Coos County, which won’t have […]
Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights
The magic of the holiday season is back! Winter Wonderlights, presented by Cone Health, returns to the Greensboro Science Center for Year 7, November 18 through January 3.Experience the wonder of the holidays surrounded by more than one million twinkling lights, handcrafted lanterns and the iconic g...
Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights
The magic of the holiday season is back! Winter Wonderlights, presented by Cone Health, returns to the Greensboro Science Center for Year 7, November 18 through January 3.Experience the wonder of the holidays surrounded by more than one million twinkling lights, handcrafted lanterns and the iconic g...
Blades expect to avoid points deduction
Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis tells BBC Radio Sheffield the Blades expect to avoid an EFL points deduction but will not reinvest a summer transfer haul in January.
University of Lynchburg to launch online Master of Science in Counseling programs
In January of 2027, the University will launch the online Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Science in School Counseling programs.
Taylor Hall scores 2 as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 6-4 in Montreal's home opener
Sebastian Aho added a goal and two assists, while Eric Robinson and Mark Jankowski contributed with a goal and an assist each in Tuesday night's win.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: McDonald's accused of AI-powered price fixing, Uber enters the catering business
Jane King has these stories and more from the New York Stock Exchange for your Wednesday Morning Business Report.
Could Real Madrid’s Endrick return to Lyon?
Endrick (20) had a successful second half of last season on loan at Olympique Lyonnais. Struggling for game time at Real Madrid, he joined Paulo Fonseca’s side in January and would go on to score ei...
Today’s Papers: Esposito obsession, Malago replaces himself
La Gazzetta dello SportCome back like this! Sinner return: ‘I’ll see you in 2027’The knee, the choice of tournaments, the therapy: The plan for his return. Target Australian Open in January but...
Tom Cruise digs into uncharted territory in ‘Digger’
Don’t look now, but Tom Cruise’s latest movie, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Digger, is not your typical Tom Cruise film. The charming, boyish-looking star of Mission: Impossible fame is shedding his familiar action-superstar image. Wearing a fat suit, cowboy boots and disheveled hair, and at one point carrying a dying cat, Cruise portrays Digger Rockwell, an egocentric, fast-talking octogenarian oil billionaire whose irresponsible drilling…
Diocese introduces Mental Health Ministry, invites all to special Mass
Earlier this month Pope Leo shared his October prayer intention for mental health ministry to be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of people with mental illnesses. In the Columbus diocese, the Vicariate of Catholic Social Doctrine has worked since January to animate Mental Health Ministry and support families, clergy, […]
The London School of Economics and Political Science | New study finds major HIV service declines in Uganda and Zimbabwe after 2025 US aid cuts
The study is the first to measure what happened to HIV services after the US froze foreign aid and halted PEPFAR and USAID work in January 2025.
Atrium Health's new Affordability Protection Program lowers costs for state employees
Atrium Health's new Affordability Protection Program, effective January 1, 2027, will reduce outpatient surgical care copays and lower inpatient hospital copays.
Compass’ PHS, Jancula teams double up on SaMo-Palisades connection
Two Compass teams said they’ve created a “supergroup” with the aim of seizing on business moving between Santa Monica and the Pacific Palisades. PHS, which counts nine people, is led by Hathorn, along with Charles Pence and Loraine Silver. The group generated about $218 million in sales over the past year, with a focus on North Santa Monica, according to Compass. The group will be working with Ryan Jancula’s namesake team, which is made up of 13 people that had sales volume of $300 million in the past 12 months, Compass said. Jancula, who is from the Palisades, and his […]
Ruben Amorim 'Interested' As Joshua Zirkzee Attracts January Interest
AC Milan and Juventus ignite a January transfer battle for Joshua Zirkzee as Ruben Amorim weighs a high-profile reunion to reshape his attack amid ongoing squad rotation.
DOL renews charter for OSHA advisory committee
Eight of the 12-member committee’s seats are vacant, and the terms of the remaining four members are set to expire in January.
Laredo Chamber sets January date for VISION 2027 business event
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce has set the date for VISION 2027: State of the Business Community.
Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Derek Janssens receives a New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health Common Fund
Read about Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Derek Janssens receives a New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health Common Fund on Van Andel Institute – Stay updated on the latest research and groundbreaking discoveries in science and health.