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Success of Weirton business opening doors for other opportunities, leaders say
A new business on Weirton’s Park Drive is marking more than a year in operation, and local leaders say its growth is helping strengthen the city’s economy while
A holiday circus show opens an Oklahoma amphitheater, which includes a club built in partnership with Troy Aikman.
The preview uses a nearly 5,000-seat theater setup; full 12,500-seat capacity is anticipated for summer 2027. Tickets go on sale in coming weeks.
Regent Bank Amphitheater Opens Its Doors This December, Marking VENU's Entry into the Oklahoma Live Entertainment Market
BROKEN ARROW, Okla., September 23, 2026--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), an owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced that Regent Bank Amphitheater will open to the public on December 4 and 5, 2026 with its Winter Preview, featuring A Magical Cirque Christmas. Fans can sign up at regentbankamphitheater.com to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.
NASA’s Hubble Seeks Lensed Supernova, Marks 200,000 Orbits
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope completed its 200,000th orbit around Earth on Sept. 19, marking another new milestone for an observatory that continues to
Discord’s Controversial Age Checks Are Back: Here’s What the Backlash Changed
The restriction will roll out to all users from today, marking you as either a teen or an adult.
AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
A political ad depicts a US Senate hopeful remarking on God and gender while scrawling in a Bible with a crayon.The lifelike clip shows Talarico writing "let there be six genders" in a Bible with mult...
AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
A political ad depicts a US Senate hopeful remarking on God and gender while scrawling in a Bible with a crayon. But he never filmed the clip: it is yet another AI-generated video pushed by a rival ahead…
State health officials confirm new measles case in Chippewa County
State health officials have confirmed a new case of measles in Chippewa County, marking the latest infection in Wisconsin since late summer.
Palmetto Sports Short: Clemson’s 2016 ACC Championship victory over Virginia Tech
WATCH: Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney details the Tigers’ victory over Virginia Tech in the 2016 ACC Championship game, marking his third title with the Tigers.
Rep. John Larson won't seek third-party run after primary defeat
Larson lost the four-way primary to Luke Bronin in August. Larson's term ends in early January, marking the end of his 28-year tenure.
‘Thursday Night Football’ opener secures 18.6M for Lions-Bills
Opening night in the new Highmark Stadium set a new high mark for a Thursday Night Football opener on Prime. 18.60 million viewers tuned in for the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Detroit Lions that christened the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, marking a five percent increase over last year’s TNF opener between the Washington…
UWA awarded National Institutes of Health funding for research equipment
A grant from the National Institutes of Health is making way for new biomedical research opportunities for students and faculty at the University of West Alabama. The funding is UWA’s first National Institutes of Health (NIH) award, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s research growth.
If You Find the iPhone 18 Pros Boring, You're Gonna Love the 20th Anniversary iPhone
Forget the iPhone Duo; next year's iPhone Pros, marking the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, might be way more interesting.
Allegri off to Napoli’s worst start in over ten years
Massimiliano Allegri’s Napoli have only earned seven points in the opening five Serie A matches, marking the Partenopei’s worst start to a season since 2015-16.Fair to say that Allegri’s Napoli ...
Vietnam joins FTSE Russell emerging market benchmark
HANOI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Vietnamese stocks were added to FTSE Russell's emerging market indexes on Monday, marking a milestone for the country's stock market after years of reforms aimed
Munich’s Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg
Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival.
Munich’s Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg
Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival | KNX News 1070 AM
Munich’s Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg
Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival | NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Munich’s Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg
Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Steelers’ Michael Pittman Trending in Wrong Direction vs. Patriots
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers No. 2 wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) did not practice on Friday, marking the second […]
Texas Secures $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement
Texas is set to receive $7.5 billion from the federal government to reimburse the state for border security expenditures, Gov. Greg Abbott announced, marking one of the largest federal reimbursements associated with the state’s Operation Lone Star initiative.
A research station has begun drifting with Arctic sea ice. Here’s why scientists put it there.
By Lee Karp-BossProfessor, School of Marine Sciences, University of Maine A new research station has begun drifting with sea ice in the high Arctic, marking the start of an ambitious international effort to study one of the fastest-changing and least-understood regions on Earth. On Sept. 9, Tara Polar Station reached…
Logan Health Nurses Ratify New Contract with Immediate 18% Raise
Unionized nurses at Logan Health in Kalispell announced a new approved contract with the hospital last week, marking their biggest to date, said Donna Nelson, a registered nurse and union delegate. Nurses ratified their first contract with SEIU Healthcare 1199NW representing them in 2021, a process that took two years and included a three-day strike […]
Meet the tiny wild cat that’s new to science
A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia’s cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living cat species has been formally named and described in more than a century.
Short North business owner seeks more security after vandals destroy sign for third time
A Short North business owner is asking for more security after vandals tore down and shattered his storefront sign over the weekend, marking the third time his
Samba overjoyed after 'mind-blowing' debut
Floyd Samba expressed his elation after marking his City debut with two goals, helping us cruise into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 5-0 victory over Norwich. Match Report Debut delight fo...
Snoop Dogg is hosting the 2026 MTV VMAs — and of course, it’s a West Coast party
Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV VMAs in Los Angeles, marking a full-circle moment for the three-time winner as the ceremony returns to the West Coast.
Data & Business Process Services Stocks Q2 Recap: Benchmarking Equifax (NYSE:EFX)
Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the data & business process services stocks, including Equifax (NYSE:EFX) and its peers.
Carrick accepts blame for Manchester United's League Cup exit
Michael Carrick took responsibility for Manchester United's embarrassing League Cup collapse to Brighton and demanded a reaction after his side were booed off the pitch at Old Trafford. An evening that began with teenager Shea Lacey marking his first senior start with a dream goal and Mason Mount adding a second in the 10th minute ended in furious fans unloading at full-time.
Health officials urge preventative rabies care after stray cat tests positive in Pitt County
Pitt County health officials are offering advice to pet owners after a stray cat tested positive for rabies this week, marking the county’s third confirmed case this year.
Testing & Diagnostics Services Stocks Q2 Results: Benchmarking Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH)
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH) and its peers.
Did Viking miss signs of life on Mars? Scientists to revisit findings at W&M
WILLIAMSBURG – Fifty years ago this summer, NASA’s Viking 1 and Viking 2 became the first spacecraft to successfully land on Mars — touching down July 20 and Sept. 3, 1976, respectively — marking a milestone in the search for life beyond Earth. Scientists hoped the missions would find signs of life, but the results […]
Syneos Health and Tufts CSDD Study Shows Clinical Trial Performance Depends More on Operating Model Design Than Sourcing Strategy
Data From 13 Leading Pharmaceutical Companies Points to Execution, Governance and Partner Coordination as Key Drivers of Trial PerformanceMORRISVILLE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syneos Health®, a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced findings from a first-of-its-kind benchmarking study conducted by the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development. The research examined one of the industry’s most persistent questions: does the sourcing
McCarthy Gets a Portrait Marking His Brief, Strange Speakership
Kevin McCarthy, the first speaker to be ousted from the post, was honored at the Capitol at the unveiling of his official portrait.
Here's Why Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR) Fell More Than Broader Market
Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR) closed at $32.62 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.53% move from the prior day.
Raleigh is putting up signs marking the ‘4th Ward Entertainment District.’ What is it?
Find out more about Raleigh’s newest district.
Aspen School District renews membership with Valley Health Alliance
Valley Health Alliance announced today that the Aspen School District has renewed its membership, marking a significant milestone for both organizations.
Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise steal the spotlight at Chiefs’ first game of 2026 vs Broncos
Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise stole plenty of attention during the Kansas City Chiefs’ first game of the 2026 NFL season after the pair were spotted chatting inside a suite at Arrowhead Stadium. Swift was back in the stands to support her husband Travis Kelce as the Chiefs hosted the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, marking her first game appearance since the couple got married over the summer.
The Penguins name a new president of business operations as the Hoffmann era begins
The Penguins named Marcel Braithwaite as the team’s new president of business operations Monday, marking another step in the Hoffmann Family...
Canfield Interiors marks 50 years with enhanced services, leadership transition
Happy half a century to Canfield Interiors! They're marking the milestone with not just a celebration but a successful succession.
EVR Advertising enters new chapter as leadership duo acquire agency
Marking 35 years of creative excellence and strategic communication, EVR Advertising is turning the page on its next chapter. The award-winning agency has been acquired from former CEO, president and
Tesla sets up Vietnam unit, registration filing shows
HANOI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla has established a subsidiary in Vietnam, according to a newly published business registration filing, marking its formal entry into one
Pennsylvania reports third measles-related death of 2026
A Pennsylvania woman died from complications associated with measles, marking the state's third measles-related death in 2026 as the United States faces the largest resurgence of the contagious
Pennsylvania woman dies from measles complications, marking the state’s third this year
The 40-year-old woman’s death comes as the U.S. experiences its worst outbreak in 35 years.
Diablo 5 Officially Revealed at BlizzCon 2026, Set to Arrive Spring 2029
Blizzard has officially announced Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026, confirming a Spring 2029 release window for the next mainline entry in its action RPG series. The reveal came during the event's opening ceremony alongside a cinematic marking Diablo's 30th anniversary. According to game director Joe...
Benchmarking and bonuses: why Singapore pays its politicians like bankers
The city-state has some of the best-paid ministers in the world
Munson sets Met simulcast season in Utica
Munson will present its 2026-27 Met: Live in HD season in Utica, beginning Sept. 19 with a program marking 20 years of Metropolitan Opera simulcasts.
Unvaccinated Valencia County child tests positive for measles, marking 19th New Mexico case in 2026
Officials listed three sites in Belen where others may have been exposed in recent days.
9/11 observed with somber remembrance on 25th anniversary
A quarter-century after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, families returned to the World Trade Center site Friday to read aloud the names of the dead, marking a milestone anniversary
Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Campus in Taylorsville Marks One Year Anniversary This Week
One year after opening its doors, the Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Taylorsville Campus is marking a milestone year of expanding access to lifesaving mental health care for Utah children, teens, and families.Since opening in September 2025, the 90,000-square-foot campus at 5770 South 1500 West in Taylorsv...
KELOLAND SportsZone returns Friday night
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The KELOLAND SportsZone returns Friday night, marking another busy night of high school football in South Dakota. The KELOLAND Sports team will be out covering 11 games from across the state. Games featured on the KELOLAND SportsZone: You can also see an update from the first day of action at […]
Guy Fieri brings the flavor to Myrtle Beach with Downtown Flavortown visit
Guy Fieri attended an official ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Downtown Flavortown, marking the opening celebration of the restaurant and entertainment ven
2025-26 Record Fundraising Year for Life Sciences at UC Davis
The University of California, Davis, raised more than $676 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2025–26, more than doubling the university's previous giving record and marking the strongest fundraising year in its history.Donors’ unprecedented level of investment in UC Davis will expand opportunities for students, strengthen faculty excellence, accelerate discoveries that improve lives, and support new facilities and programs that elevate the university’s impact across California and beyond.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
AMC Entertainment (AMC) closed at $2.36 in the latest trading session, marking a -4.07% move from the prior day.
The Not-So-Secret Winner in Netflix and YouTube’s Streaming Wars Battle
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Here’s a good piece of advice: when someone tells you a company has “won” the streaming wars, just assume they haven’t. Remember the narratives about the streaming media over the last few years: 2024 - Netflix has won the streaming wars! 2025 - YouTube has won the streaming wars! Yet…in 2026, I’d categorize it as… 2026 - Netflix and YouTube are battling for talent! Netflix and YouTube are aggressively fighting for top creators, marking a fierce new battle in the streaming wars. For two companies that “won”, that certainly doesn’t seem like winning behavior. If you win, you don’t have to fight for talent, because talent has to come to you. This is a good reminder that, if the streaming wars are a war—and I think they are—we should know what type of war they are. So it’s worth revisiting one of my big theories of the streaming wars, that the war these battles most represent is… The Thirty Years’ War1 I prefer this war to other, simpler wars, because, while it featured two “sides”—based on religion—and the current war has two main sides—tech versus entertainment—it also featured a lot of smaller players battling it out, sometimes switching sides. And that’s still the case for entertainment and media, despite the above headlines. I’d recommend this truism: if someone has to tell you they won the streaming wars, they probably haven’t. To wit, if someone told you they were fighting in the Thirty Years’ War—and no, they didn’t call it that at the time—and in year five, they told you they won, well, obviously they had 25 more years to go. That’s a lot of preamble to say, the story of the week is the latest battles between YouTube and Netflix. Their battle for talent says a lot about how hard this war will be to win. All that, plus The Curse of the Mogul in action, Netflix providing more (theatrical) data, whether Apple TV is in trouble, AMC getting in on distribution, and a whole lot more. Subscribe Today’s article is sponsored by… Substack is hosting a live Emmys watch party, starting at 5PM on the East Coast (2PM on the West Coast) on Monday, 14-Sep. Check it out! Tune In Most Important Story of the Week - Who’s the Big Winner in the Netflix vs YouTube Showdown? Netflix spent a lot in 2025, and then even more in 2026 adding a host of “creators”—both podcasters and YouTube stars—to their TV lineup. Frankly, for years, I’ve thought that more major studios/streamers/channels should look to YouTube as the launching pad for future stars and IP. Either by poaching proven talent—albeit at good prices—or by treating YouTube as an arena for your “A&R” reps to scout new talent and emerging voices. Netflix started executing the former strategy—which I thought was smart—while Focus Features did the latter with Obsession. So what changed? YouTube finally responded! Yikes. That’s a strong response, and stronger than I’d argue most narratives about YouTube suggest. People often describe YouTube as a self-reinforcing flywheel of success. Get on YouTube or perish. So why did YouTube have to respond? Because other folks poaching their top talent could really damage their business, implying their flywheel is a pinch more rickety than most analysis suggests. Clearly, creators can envision a life off YouTube and potentially a much more lucrative one. The Curse of the Media Mogul is Playing Out In Real Time We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Who is the big winner in the Netflix versus YouTube battle… The biggest question about YouTube… Plus why YouTube’s saber rattling should worry talent… Why I’m skeptical that a U.S. federal tax credit for film will happen… What key change could pull Apple from the streaming business. AMC getting in on distribution… Some great reads on the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Tri-State business lights HQ in red, white, and blue to mark 9/11 anniversary
As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches, Total Quality Logistics is marking the occasion with a red, white, and blue lighting display.
University experiences unprecedented growth
More than 44,000 students are enrolled in Fall 2026 across UT San Antonio's academic and health programs, marking a record for the university.
India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes
Apple raised prices on its existing iPhone lineup in India by as much as 41% within hours of unveiling newer models, bucking its usual practice of discounting older variants and marking one of the steepest hikes in any market where it has repriced this year.
Helena Foulkes will defeat Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, CNN projects, marking a rare incumbent primary loss
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes will win the Democratic nomination for governor of Rhode Island, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, defeating incumbent Gov. Dan McKee as she capitalized on voter frustration over the partial closure of a key bridge and the ensuing traffic chaos.
New Orleans’ French Quarter gets its first-ever marijuana dispensary. ‘I’m speechless.’
A cannabis dispensary opens on Bourbon Street, marking the first medical dispensary in the French Quarter. NOLA Cannabis Co. offers free telehealth consultations with a fast turnaround, a flower bar, cannabis education and more.
Elysium Health™ Officially Opens The Elysium Longevity Institute™ (TELI), Establishing a New Standard for Longevity Medicine
/PRNewswire/ -- Elysium Health, Inc.™, the leading longevity science company, today announced the opening of The Elysium Longevity Institute™ (TELI), marking...
Work starts on 16-acre indoor go-karting, arcade venue in Polaris
Supercharged Entertainment is marking its Midwest debut with a new go-karting concept in Polaris, slated to open in summer 2027.
Cardinal Health (CAH) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
In the latest trading session, Cardinal Health (CAH) closed at $240.49, marking a -2.71% move from the previous day.
988: September 8 marks nationwide awareness campaign for mental health crisis lifeline
Georgians are being asked to tell a friend about 988 as part of a nationwide campaign marking September 8.
Aspen School District renews membership with Valley Health Alliance
Valley Health Alliance announced today that the Aspen School District has renewed its membership, marking a significant milestone for both organizations.
Amazon Is Taking Preorder Requests for Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration ETBs Well Below Market Price, Marking a Rare First for US Collectors
Amazon US is accepting invite requests for Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration ETBs at $89.99—roughly $90 below market resale value on TCGplayer.
DeWitt’s Crossroads Business Park gets ready for growth
DEWITT, Iowa – Community leaders and development partners recently celebrated the groundbreaking of five regional water detention ponds in an expansion of the Crossroads Business Park, marking a major milestone in preparing the site for future industrial growth. The project is the first phase of infrastructure improvements that will make approximately 125 acres of development […]
Scientists Just Filmed One of the Deep Sea’s Creepiest Creatures for the First Time in This Part of the Pacific
The rare Magnapinna squid was filmed 10,751 feet below the Pacific, marking its first confirmed sighting in the region.
Adventist Health Launches Epic System with Expanded AI Integration
ROSEVILLE, CA — Adventist Health has announced that they have completed the largest technology implementation in its history, connecting all 27 hospitals and more than 440 clinics across California, Oregon, and Hawaii through a single electronic health record system. The health system went live with Epic on August 30, marking what Adventist Health describes as […]
Valley Regional Hospital celebrates opening of Michael and Sheila Satzow Health Center
Valley Regional Hospital, a member of Dartmouth Health, celebrated the opening of the new Michael and Sheila Satzow Health Center, marking the completion of a new health care facility designed
CO2Meter celebrates 20 years of business
Florida-based gas detection specialist CO2Meter is celebrating 20 years of business, marking two decades of changes in gas detection technology, regulation, and the needs of its customers.
Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in court
Indian activists spearheading calls for food labelling said a government proposal to have red warnings only when two concerning nutrients are high created an "industry-friendly loophole" disregarding public health, marking the first formal court objection to the plan.
Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in court
By Aditya KalraIndian activists spearheading calls for food labelling said a government proposal to have red warnings only when two concerning nutrients are high created an "industry-friendly loophole" disregarding public health, marking the first formal court objection to the plan.India's proposal…
Synovus Park officially becomes Pinnacle Park
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Clingstones will no longer call Synovus Park home after Sunday’s regular-season finale, but the team isn’t going anywhere. Instead, the ballpark will be renamed Pinnacle Park in connection with Synovus’ merger with Pinnacle. The partnership with the Clingstones dates back to the team’s inception in 2024, marking the return […]
Phnom Penh recognised with WHO Healthy Cities Award for safer, healthier urban mobility
Phnom Penh City Hall has been awarded the World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Cities Recognition Awards 2026 in the Safe, Active and Health-enabling Transport category, recognising its commitment to improving road safety and creating healthier urban mobility for residents. The award was presented during the 11th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities held in Sydney, Australia, from 1-3 September 2026. Phnom Penh was recognised for the project “Safe, Active and Health-enabling Transport: Advancing Health and Reducing Inequities in Urban Mobility”, supported through the Partnership for Healthy Cities. The initiative has focused on creating safer and more accessible environments for vulnerable road users, particularly around schools. The project combines road safety data, infrastructure improvements, 30 km/h speed management, enforcement, education and community engagement to address risks around high-risk schools. Improvements have included the installation of traffic signs and road markings, smart speed limit signs, safety camera systems and strengthened monitoring in school zones. At the two intervention schools, infrastructure conditions improved from 1.0-star rating to 4.2 and 3.5 stars using the Star Rating for Schools tool. The project also contributed to lower vehicle speeds, provided road safety training for 500 students and achieved a reported 58% reduction in self-reported crashes. iRAP was proud to serve as the technical advisor to the project, supporting evidence-based approaches to infrastructure safety and helping to guide interventions that protect people walking, cycling and travelling to and from school. The WHO recognition is particularly significant given the strong level of regional participation. More than 150 cities from across the Asia-Pacific region applied for the awards, with only eight cities ultimately selected for recognition. The award demonstrates how targeted investment in safer roads and sustainable transport can contribute to healthier, more equitable cities while supporting broader goals for urban development and quality of life. iRAP congratulates the Phnom Penh City Hall and all project partners on this important achievement and looks forward to continuing to support initiatives that deliver safer roads and safer journeys for everyone. Read original article hereRead more on the project here
Apple (AAPL) Sets iPhone Launch Event. The First Under New CEO John Ternus
CNBC and Reuters reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will hold its next product launch event on September 9 at Apple Park in Cupertino, marking incoming CEO John Ternus’s first major event since taking over from Tim Cook. He became executive chairman on September 1. Analysts expect Apple to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro […]
Raúl Castro reappears at public event after reports of critical health
As seen in a video published by Cuban television, Castro took part alongside top regime officials in an event marking the 65th anniversary of the Directorate of Personal Security, the agency responsible for protecting the highest-ranking leaders of Castroism.
Text Watermarking in Python: Catch Whoever Copies Your Writing
AI companies quietly watermark billions of words a day. Here’s how to apply the same three families of techniques to your own writing—and what real experiments reveal about which watermarks survive copy-paste, editing, and paraphrasing.
Lea Salonga becomes first Filipina honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga became the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in a career that has spanned Broadway, music and film.
Lea Salonga becomes first Filipina honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga became the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in a career that has spanned Broadway, music and film.
Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace: What Sage and Mitchell said
Crystal Palace have now conceded two or more goals in nine consecutive league games for the first time ever. Crystal Palace full-back Tyrick Mitchell netted a brace for the first time in his club career, with his two goals marking the first time he had been on the scoresheet in the Premier League in 36 games.
Isaiah Sategna scores 1st OU punt return touchdown since 2023
Fifth year wide receiver Isaiah Sategna returned a punt 87 yards for OU's second touchdown against UTEP, marking the Sooners' first score on a punt return since 2023.
Thailand verified for eliminating rubella as a public health problem
The World Health Organization today announced that Thailand has been verified for eliminating rubella as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to protect children, women and families from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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.
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