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Mexican restaurants receive low health inspection scores
A group of Mexican restaurants were among those getting low inspections scores this week.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard reportedly exits tour after health issues
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is reportedly stepping away from the band's current tour due to health concerns.
Broncos Struggle To Manage Injuries As Dobbins Goes Down
The Denver Broncos have been dropping like flies in training camp, and soft tissue injuries are the problem.
Jenna Ortega Won't Stop Taking Risks, No Matter How Big Wednesday Gets
At twenty-three, Ortega already has a resume a mile long. A sci-fi gamble could vault her to another level entirely.
How democratic socialism became Democrats' new purity test
DSA candidates are reshaping the Democratic Party – but the pull left may have less to do with policy than with the psychology of group belonging.
Spangler's poor health requires urgent testimony, judge rules
Attorneys for the indicted men and the state agree: Sheriff Tom Spangler, who is fighting pancreatic cancer, should testify under oath without delay.
A trail of business disputes preceded FBI raid on developer Andy Card
Lawsuits accused the Westfield developer of setting up 'alter ego' companies and commingling funds. Card has fought back against the allegations.
New Purdue AD had the guts to rip Indiana. Then he folded
Purdue's new AD leaned into Indiana rivalry with one comment. What should worry Boilermaker fans isn't what he said. It's how quickly he took it back.
Royals bullpen melts down again in loss to Dodgers
Witt and Cags gave it their best effort, but it just was not enough.
When Manila’s politics shift, so could the US alliance
Ties with Washington look strong under Marcos Jr. – its real test institutionalising to survives whoever comes next.
How Jefferson Health is testing new treatment for brain disorder: "It's amazing"
'A little grace': Kate Beckinsale pushes back on comments about her weight loss
Kate Beckinsale pushed back on comments about her weight, opening up about grief, loss and a health condition.
UAFS names dean of College of Business & Industry
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has named Dr. Duncan Pelly as dean of the College of Business and Industry. He comes to UAFS from Nashville-based Fisk University, where...
Saber's newest game trailer takes a shot at Gearbox's CEO, if you look closely
The first hint that something might be up with the recent debut trailer for Saber Interactive’s Rideshare Stimulator is an unusual choice of words—aside from that second one in the game’s title. “Don’t take your passengers too seriously,” the trailer’s narrator says, as he describes this upcoming game. It a car game about the gig work of driving eccentric people to their destinations, a riff on Crazy Taxi. And then, he says: “When I think I’ve met the randiest of passengers, someone even stranger gets in.” “Randiest”? That suggests “randy,” which usually means having strong sexual desire. Yet none of the oddball backseat occupants featured in the trailer seem particularly lustful. One is an old man who considers his grandson a failure, another shares the theory that birds might control traffic lights, another says he’s banned from an aquarium. A little later, there’s a license plate, shown 63 seconds into the trailer, on the front of an SUV: USB DRV It’s a Texas plate. The symbol between those letters is a cog wheel. If you know, you know. That’s a reference to Texas-based Borderlands game development studio Gearbox Software (their logo features a cog wheel). More specifically, it’s a reference to Gearbox’s CEO Randy Pitchford, who in 2018 found himself explaining the nature of video he’d saved on a USB drive that was found at a Medieval Times restaurant before being returned to the studio: “It was ‘barely legal’ porn. This girl’s handle was ‘Only 18.’” The “girl” in the video had committed a solo sex act that Pitchford, an avid practitioner of magic, found remarkable. “I realized, this is not a sex worker…This is a fucking magician.” Back then, the USB drive was central to competing lawsuits against Gearbox by the studio’s former lawyer and by Gearbox against him. A settlement in late 2019 “exonerated” Pitchford, per the Hollywood Reporter. The USB story has resurfaced at times, now in a trailer from a company that not long ago was corporate brethren with Gearbox. Saber vs. Gearbox The head of Saber told Game File that the reference is payback. “The dig is because Randy took shots at Embracer in Borderlands 4,” Saber CEO Matt Karch told me when I asked him about the license plate. “Without Embracer, Randy is performing magic tricks at birthday parties for a living.” Having interviewed Karch during a cross-country flight in late 2024, I can confirm that Karch was unimpressed with Pitchford during their time both working in the Embracer group. I’d approached him not out of surprise that there was animosity but that it was manifesting publicly now. Gearbox was founded in 1999, worked on a port of Halo early on, and developed hit series such as the loot-based sci-fi shooter Borderlands before it was purchased by The Embracer Group in early 2021 for $363 million (with a possible earn-out of over $1 billion, if certain targets were hit by 2027). Saber was founded in 2001, worked on a remaster of Halo early on, had a big hit with zombie shooter World War Z and was purchased by Embracer in early 2020 for $150 million, with a potential earn-out of up to $375 million. For a few years, the Embracer group was a voracious acquirer of game studios. Then, as investment dried up, it choked. In March 2024, Embracer sold Saber to an investment company controlled by Saber CEO Matt Karch, and it sold Gearbox in an all-stock deal to long-time Borderlands publisher Take Two Interactive. Other studios were shut down. Hundreds of developers were laid off. Gearbox didn’t say much about their Embracer experience, nothing too direct, at least. In the summer 2024, Pitchford told reporter and occasional Game File contributor Nicole Carpenter that Borderlands 4’s story was in some way thematically connected to Gearbox’s experience at Embracer: “There’s this cultural and emotional shift in me, personally, and at the studio. What does it mean to trade some autonomy for organization?” When Borderlands 4 came out, there was something stranger: the matter of “Embracer’s Bluff,” a location in the game featuring an AI-powered toilet and a large trash dump, according to a detailed Kotaku account of the place. Gearbox never commented on it; Take Two never got back to me about it when I asked them last year. By contrast, since Saber exited Embracer, Karch has been one of Embracer’s biggest defenders, casting their management as well-meaning and supportive despite the layoffs and studio closures that resulted from their excessive expansion. Like others, Saber’s Karch saw Embracer’s as a shot. With Rideshare Stimulator’s trailer, he’s returned fire. “It’s amazing to me how fast people forget those who went above and beyond for them,” Karch told Game File. A rep for Gearbox did not comment by press time. Game File is a reader-supported publication. Your backing makes my reporting—including any coverage of trailer-based beefs—possible. Good news! I’m currently running Game File’s first big sale of 2026. You can get a one-year subscription for 23% off. Click here to take advantage of the limited-time offer. And thank you for your support! Item 2: In brief… 🚫 Wal-Mart has laid off the staff of Restart, a games media outlet launched in 2024, Aftermath reports. 🟥 A GTA VI preview is on the way, at last, via an “extended look” that will premiere, unusually, on Netflix at 3pm ET on August 27, then officially go live elsewhere six hours later. Last week, Game File noted that Take Two label Rockstar Games is overdue for showing off GTA VI, based on the timing of the initial hands-off previews of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. During a call with investors, Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said pre-orders for GTA VI were “unprecedented and astonishing,” but added the company can’t predict how many of those pre-orders represent bonus sales vs. sales that otherwise would have been made at launch. During the same call, Zelnick was noticeably bullish on the future of playing games over streaming cloud connections (predicting wider adoption in three or so years). He sounded unbothered by Sony’s plans to stop making discs for new games (he said the business is 90% digital already and predicted that there could still be limited edition physical editions of games “in the same way there’s still vinyl in the recorded music business.”) 👀 Take Two wrote off $43 million in their spring quarter after deciding “not to proceed with further development of an unannounced title in its pipeline from a third-party developer.” 🤔 Some rare age-demographics from a big publisher: Capcom recently told investors that “users in their 20s account for approximately half of the users of both Pragamata and Resident Evil Requiem.” Item 3: The week ahead Tuesday, August 11 Game releases: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2; already out for PC, PS5, Xbox) continues the Bethesda strategy of putting Elder Scrolls games on everything; Royalty Free-For-All is a Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring public domain characters such as Mother Goose brawling with Oliver Twist in a stage based on the original Little Shop of Horrors movie. Wednesday, August 12 Game release: Pro Jank Footy (PC, console) is an arcade-style Australian Rules Football game with increasingly ridiculous rules, the more you play (I enjoyed the Steam demo) Thursday, August 13 Game release: Super Mario Sunshine (Switch 2, originally released in 2002 on the GameCube) is released for Switch 2’s Nintendo Switch Online service. This game is the black sheep of 3D Mario games. It’s the successor to the breakthrough Super Mario 64 and the rare Mario game built around a single (vacation resort) theme. Mario’s got a water-spraying backpack, a Yoshi pal and a lot of blue coins to collect.
Beloved bald eagle Jackie dies after health battle and 'critical' illness
Jackie, the internet-famous bald eagle of Big Bear Valley, has died after a weekslong health battle.
Are Madison's vintage shops Gen Z's new small-business boom?
These entrepreneurs in their 20s are selling old-school threads in physical stores, proving that online isn't the only way.
Bank announces philanthropic funding to get small businesses ready for 2028 Olympics
Oregon lawmakers condemn reported attack against Sen. Janeen Sollman
Sen. Janeen Sollman was reportedly verbally and physically accosted by a man on Aug. 8, prompting bipartisan condemnation of political violence.
Brad Pitt no longer sober, talks feeling 'suicidal' amid family drama
Brad Pitt opened up about his mental health journey amid his legal troubles with ex-wife Angelina Jolie in a new interview with Esquire.
'Bachelorette' alum Joe Amabile gives health update on brain tumor
"Bachelor in Paradise" alum Joe Amabile and his wife Serena Pitt both shared updates on his health after a brain tumor surgery.
Health alert issued for Lake Howell after toxic algae discovery
Urgent health alert for Lake Howell: Blue-green algae toxins detected. Avoid contact and protect pets.
Apple reportedly considers screenless wearables in effort to revamp Apple Watch lineup
An overhaul of Apple Watch may be coming, but not right away.
Donors come through for Sophie, Morristown's beloved 'Hot Dog Lady'
Soft-spoken Sophie Hsieh been selling hod dogs on the Morristown Green for four decades. When her cart was damaged, her fans stepped up.
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‘Don’t be afraid’: Alan Helgeson on knee replacement journey
Alan Helgeson lived with pain for decades before deciding to have total knee replacement surgery. Now he doesn't know why he waited so long.
Florida TODAY: Health care fraud, Florida Senate race, NFL RedZone
Florida TODAY statewide newsletter delivers a mix of news, culture and classic "only in Florida" moments
Meet Top Content Creator Cat Grega, face behind 'Lady Business with Cat'
Cat Grega always wanted to create a women's group, but she never imagined it would have 60,000 members.
I deleted Instagram. Freedom from rage-bait feels great.
Content on X and Instagram is designed to manipulate, to make me harshly judge anyone who doesn't agree with what I believe to be right and true.
Michigan’s phonics push could squeeze out knowledge
Keith Kindred writes that Michigan needs the science of reading - but kids need more than the ability to decode the words.
Michigan’s phonics push could squeeze out knowledge
Keith Kindred writes that Michigan needs the science of reading - but kids need more than the ability to decode the words.
Are Democrats having a Tea Party moment? I'm not buying it.
The DSA is having a moment, and little more, but this is not what the Tea Party looked like or sounded like during the midterm elections 16 years ago.
Cancel Thanksgiving? This Democratic candidate is testing limits
Opponent says the 37-year-old frontrunner for Wisconsin's Democratic governor nomination is 'not ready for prime time' ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
Rams Sign Former Eagles Defender in Latest Roster Adjustment
He is looking for a new NFL home. The post Rams Sign Former Eagles Defender in Latest Roster Adjustment appeared first on HEAVY.
Former Duke Star's Rookie Card Draws Bounty
A rookie card for former Duke star Cooper Flagg has drawn a bounty from several people, including the Dallas Mavericks.
Jackie's care team shares health update on beloved bald eagle
Jackie, the bald eagle followed by thousands online, remains critically ill and \
ABC Sports magnified USC-UCLA football rivalry at the perfect time
As great as the 1967 USC-UCLA football game was, its impact was magnified many times over by the ABC Sports presentation of the epic battle
Jackie the eagle’s health extremely serious despite small improvement
Jackie the bald eagle from Big Bear Lake remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center despite minor bloodwork improvements.
Week-long Black-owned business celebration kicks off in Madison
Sunday the annual Madison Black Restaurant Week kicked off with a $5 food jamboree. Events will continue on Park Street throughout the week.
Lyon’s Enzo Molebe to be loaned to Lausanne-Sport
Olympique Lyonnais’ Enzo Molebe (18) is set to join FC Lausanne-Sport, according to reports in L’Équipe. A deal in the form of a loan without an option to buy has been negotiated between the two ...
California Gov. Newsom visits Michigan in bid to boost Democrats
Potential candidate for president visit UAW local in Oakland County Sunday as he rallies volunteers for canvass launch.
4 Reasons Why People Ditch Their Alexa Devices
Why do people ditch their Alexa devices? We explore the top 4 reasons, including privacy concerns, intrusive advertisements, and performance quirks.
Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from Lions. Is retirement imminent?
The veteran backup quarterback is stepping away from the Lions, head coach Dan Campbell announced. Here's why he's doing it.
Is social media addiction real? Law, science collide in blockbuster suit
Several states allege Meta intentionally designed its products to addict kids and repeatedly lied to the public about it.
El-Sayed: Democrats have ‘good-faith differences… but this is the time for us to come together’
Steelers plans for Pat Freiermuth will excite fans
Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth is bound for a bounce back season.
‘Decades in Sports’: How the 1980s Miami Hurricanes became one of the most hated teams in sports history
Many dominant teams have defined the 150-plus year history of college football, but few left a bigger mark than the 1980s Miami Hurricanes.
Three ATVs stolen from Findlay business, chase leads into Wood County
Three ATVs were stolen from an American Power Sports business in Findlay early Sunday, leading police on a pursuit into Wood County before the chase was terminated.
How can a youth sports experience form a life? A US Senator explains
Cory Booker seeks to end "vulture practices" by private equity in youth sports. He shares his life-changing sports story that led him to Stanford.
Where to watch Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics on Aug. 9: TV channel, start time and streaming
Here's how to watch Sunday's Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Lubbock business news includes restaurant closure, hotel sale
Business Reporter Alana Edgin reviews recent Lubbock area businesses news and hints at upcoming articles in the Around the Hub column.
Why haven't Mississippi Democrats found a governor candidate?
The election for governor in 2027 is a crucial moment for the Mississippi Democratic Party. The problem? The party still doesn't have a candidate.
The White House's new, quiet plan to attack public health
This proposed regulation is insidious. Political appointees would be given greater authority to decide who gets federal funds, with experts sidelined.
MLB games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Aug. 9
Here's the full MLB schedule, for Aug. 9, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
The Forge dining and entertainment complex is in midst of soft opening
The Forge still has several spots yet to open. But some of its dining/entertainment offerings are up and running.
As Trump drastically rolls back rules for Head Start, some Republicans are wary
GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Jim Justice and Thom Tillis are among the lawmakers signaling reservations at the idea of a preschool program overhaul.
Former Maple Leafs Star Cracks NHL’s Top Five Wingers
A former Toronto Maple Leafs star made the list of Top 5 NHL wingers, a placement wrought with question marks. The post Former Maple Leafs Star Cracks NHL’s Top Five Wingers appeared first on HEAVY.
Things to do in Cincinnati this week, Aug. 10-16
If you're looking for the best events happening in Cincinnati, you're at the right place. Find your next concert, game, festival or family event.
Orlando Science Center to host charity and legacy planning event in August
Orlando Science Center hosts The Science of Your Legacy event on Aug. 21, 2026, to discuss estate planning and giving.
Braves vs Yankees Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX
Check out the best moments between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees.
Local organizations put on family-friend science fest Saturday
Woods Hole Science Stroll was held Saturday. Family-friendly activities were put on by Woods Hole's six major science institutions and others.
DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham, rips call on social media
Sky forward DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a hard foul on Fever's Sophie Cunningham. Carrington ripped the call in a social media post.
Former Washington football star prioritizing health over starting job
Former UW star Michael Penix Jr. is nearing a return from a knee injury, and a battle for Atlanta's QB1 job.
Seventh Son can resume THC drinks after judge grants restraining order
A federal judge granted a restraining order allowing 14 businesses to sell THC drinks and hemp products in Ohio.
The Senate eked out a summer break. But bigger fights are coming
The Senate went out with a bang, ‒ passing a government funding bill, confirming Todd Blanche and bucking a voter ID measure.
How Sean Sweeney's Approach Can Elevate the Orlando Magic
The way Sean Sweeney implements his approach as the new head coach of the Orlando Magic has a chance to be very beneficial.
5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana
Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, a flesh-eating bacteria, has hospitalized nine and killed five in Louisiana in 2026, health officials say.
Pitt’s Victory Heights gives Olympic sports a modern $240M home
Pitt’s $240M complex gives volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling a new arena while supporting 16 varsity teams with training and recovery space.
Sports memorabilia, frame shop latest addition to downtown Redding
This week in the Buzz. This husband-and-wife team has opened two businesses downtown. An update on Mount Shasta Brewing in Siskiyou County.
Dearborn Homecoming resumes with Martina McBride, fireworks Saturday
The 45th annual festival runs from noon to 10:30 p.m. at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill Road. Admission is free, though carnival rides require tickets or wristbands.
Perez Hilton's mental health crisis tests the limits of empathy
Following Perez Hilton's shocking livestream, the internet is grappling with how to find compassion for a man who once was so cruel.
Is lettuce safe to eat now? What to know amid cyclospora outbreak
State at the center of the cyclospora outbreak, Michigan, said residents can go back to eating lettuce as usual. Some food experts agree.
Michigan company making robots now 1 of many landing defense contracts
Pratt Miller is just one company, in addition to Ford and General Motors, working to gain more business tied to the defense sector.
Where to watch Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals: TV channel, start time, streaming for Aug. 8
Here's how to watch Saturday's Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Where to watch Las Vegas Aces vs Minnesota Lynx on Aug. 8: TV channel, start time and streaming
Here's how to watch Saturday's Minnesota Lynx vs Las Vegas Aces game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Our kids can't afford for us to politicize vaccines
As measles outbreaks continue to emerge in the United States and throughout the world, it is essential that federal health officials rejoin the fight.
Youth sports data collection lacks cybersecurity safeguards
Parents are increasingly required to submit copies of child's birth certificate for youth sports participation. This can have life-long repercussions.
Rhea Lana's consignment event, Latino music comes to Victorville fairgrounds
August brings the Marinelli Bros. Circus, a consignment sale, and a Latino concert to the Victorville fairgrounds.
MLB games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Aug. 8
Here's the full MLB schedule, for Aug. 8, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
New construction is changing busy upper Peach Street corridor
Expanded and remodeled space will accommodate as many as six new businesses. And an established car wash is being updated.
Scientists warned US funding turmoil could reach Woods Hole. Now WHOI is cutting jobs.
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Former Braves star’s wife hospitalized after health scare
"Getting checked out is always the right choice.”
Today in sports history, August 22
Today in sports history, August 22
Oregon DOJ approves Salem Health, Santiam Hospital merger
The Oregon Department of Justice on Aug. 7 approved the merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital, paving the way for the systems to combine.
A Legitimate Regime In Iran? The Politics of the Supreme Leader's Funeral
Supreme Leader's funeral in Iran: "Ceremonies were directed less towards remembering Khamenei than towards stabilizing post-Khamenei order"
Tashiba Williams: How Mobile Wound Care Is Expanding Healthcare Access
As a family nurse practitioner and the founder of ADA Family Health Clinic, a mobile wound care and primary care practice serving patients across Texas and Louisiana, Williams represents healthcare professionals whose clinical experience may contribute to leadership and care-delivery discussions.
2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee; special colors and new Durango concept
Dodge unveiled the 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee ahead of Roadkill Nights in Pontiac.
Why Businesses Should Account for Cyberattacks When Implementing AI
AI can limit a company’s productivity by making it more vulnerable to cyberattacks, necessitating the use of AI security and other practices that minimize the attack surface.
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce accused of minimizing role in steakhouse lawsuit
A sneaker company is accusing Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of downplaying their role in the 1587 Prime steakhouse amid a trademark dispute.
Time for high school football: See which state kicks off its 2026 season today
The high school football season has officially arrived for this state.
Beaver's Mini Mart support spreads to Columbus amid Buc-ee's battle
The beaver controversy roiling southwestern Ohio has spread to Columbus, with local businesses showing their support of a small business.
Sporkies recognition helps boost business at vendors like Saz's
Sporkies veteran Saz's sees a big boost in sales from its finalists, this year Sweet Lemon Berry Cheese Curds.
Downtown Sarasota business closing after being open 27 years
Downtown Sarasota business is closing after 27 years on Main Street, ending a longtime local tradition filled with memories
Downtown Sarasota is losing a beloved business after 27 years
Downtown Sarasota is losing a beloved Main Street business after 27 years, bringing an emotional end to a longtime local favorite
New hot spot opening in Viera with food hall, bars and live music
New waterfront venue in Viera plans concerts, festivals and year-round events, as well as plenty of food and drink options.
How a neighborhood in NYC became the center of democratic socialist power
Astoria is the most high-profile example of democratic socialist politicians amassing power, pushing a culture that could foreshadow Democrats’ future
Blowing bubbles helps resting sperm whales avoid floating to the surface
They are the only whales known to rest vertically in the water, with their heads pointing upward.
Los Angeles Chargers news: Justin Eboigbe hype is real
Justin Eboigbe was a standout player on the first day of full pads for the Chargers.