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Joliet Chamber: The value of being connected and why business relationships still matter
With busy schedules and countless demands competing for their attention, simply putting a networking event on the calendar isn’t always enough. People want to know that their time will be well spent.
Ancient Roman fresco and mosaic featuring maritime city unveiled at newly restored Baths of Trajan
Authorities in Rome have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome.
Polish students outperform EU average in math, reading and science as global scores slide
Polish students outperform the EU average in educational outcomes but remain below pre-pandemic levels.
In Her Own Words: Jen Oon, digital audio pioneer and early podcast adapter
Jen Oon, SVP of Sales at DAX US, shares how curiosity and relationships shaped her career across Spotify, Pandora, and digital audio.
Minnesota business leaders are captivated by this philanthropy manual
Why a new book by Bush Foundation’s Jen Ford Reedy is resonating.
Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump’s map of island under US flag
Trump posted the image on his Truth Social platform without explanation.
Pokémon Champions Director Wants To Keep The Game's Focus On PvP
"At least while more people are increasingly playing"
First responders know how to stay healthy. Their jobs make it harder.
Give first responders better health information—so they can know where to focus.
Week In Review: A historic social media settlement’s youth mental health implications
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from potential school closures in Portland to major AI pushback in two districts.
DTU fights to keep union certification before Tuesday deadline
Duval Teachers United needs 498 more members by end of business Tuesday to meet the 60% membership threshold required by Florida Senate Bill 1296 or face a certification election.
New York Yankees Reinstate Reigning MVP
The New York Yankees are getting a big piece back in their lineup. Three-time MVP Aaron Judge has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The organization made the announcement on Monday evening. Judge Returns to the Yankees Today, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Reinstated OF Aaron Judge (#99) from the 60-day …
Final Fantasy Resonance modders have already reinstated the original mobile game's biggest icon, Ariana Grande
Final Fantasy Resonance isn't even out yet, but modders are already reviving characters from Brave Exvius, including Kingdom Hearts' Sora and Ariana Grande.
Why Anthony Edwards Could Be Ready for an MVP Season
The ballot skipped him last spring for a reason that had little to do with his game, and the roster around him was rebuilt in a way that could keep it from happening again.
Why the iPhone is about to get more expensive
Soaring RAM costs are driving up prices across the tech industry. It may take years to settle down.
Pa. election results, Shapiro’s speeches, and state laws are all prediction market bets. Could this lead to corruption?
Some ethics experts are raising concerns that prediction markets are ripe for abuse from government insiders or bad faith actors looking to sway elections.
Josh Allen Has No Words for Wife Hailee Steinfeld’s Announcement
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen enters the 2026 NFL season with high expectations, earning the No. 2 overall spot on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list — a list voted on by players themselves.After winning the MVP award in 2024 and finishing as the third runner-up in 2025, the dual-threat quarterback, who totaled 39 touchdowns […] The post Josh Allen Has No Words for Wife Hailee Steinfeld’s Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.
Amending Virginia: Virginians may change the voter rights restoration process for felons
Watch the fourth episode of our limited series on constitutional amendments now.
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Top stars in action, schedule, sports with LA28 qualifying at play
The landmark 20th Asian Games take place this month in Japan, with LA28 Olympic quota spots at play in a number of sports. Find out some of the star names competing at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and how to watch the action.
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War, refinery issues
The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday, according to AAA motor club.
Business Notes: Norfolk honored for financial reporting; 6 appointed to Hampton Roads GO Virginia council
View business milestones in Hampton Roads.
Jackson State defeats Edward Waters 66-14
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State’s Jared Lockhart threw for career highs of 388 yards and four touchdowns as the Tigers defeated Edward Waters 66-14 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. Lockhart was named the game’s offensive MVP, while defensive back Swipe Marshall earned defensive MVP honors for Jackson State (2-0). Jackson State returns to action on September […]
Rays Reacts Results: August’s MVP
As we turn the page to September, we must take a moment to acknowledge the performance of these AL East leading Rays, and to do so we asked in this week’s poll who the top performer was in August. The choice was a difficult one! Among the five players suggested, only reliever Kevin Kelly did […]
Ty France is Padres’ MVP
Padres first baseman is having his best season.
iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones
iPhone Handoff is expected to launch as part of iOS 27 later this month.
Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him
President Donald Trump has been promising an economic boom, but Friday's positive jobs report left him frustrated.
Land-Grant’s experts make Ohio State-Ball State predictions
Before the Buckeyes kick off against Ball State, the LGHL experts predict the final score, today’s MVP, and the game’s major headline.
China launches plan for 3D satellite chain to monitor sun and cosmic explosions
The project will involve partners from at least five other countries as they track the development of space weather.
Dominion gas plant, rising healthcare premiums and Lewis Ginter strike
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The best time to buy an iPhone may be right this minute
Whatever your favorite smartphone, it’s going to cost more. Blame inflation driven by the AI boom.
“Don’t See Shohei Ohtani Doing This” – MLB Fans Give MVP Verdict After Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Insane Catch in Cubs Win vs Marlins
Fans rallied behind Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong, and some even offered their final verdict on the NL MVP debate after the 24-year-old made a stunning catch to dismiss Marlins LF Heriberto Hernández in the series opener at LoanDepot Park on Friday night. Tracking back the fly ball, he reached the last tip of the dirt track, just between the 400-ft board and the adjacent advertising board.
Seahawks’ Jadarian Price Makes Blunt Admission Before Week 1
Jadarian Price will have to hit the ground running to help the Seattle Seahawks‘ running game. The team lost Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III in free agency this past offseason. Moreover, Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL and will miss the early part of the 2026 NFL season. Not many rookie […] The post Seahawks’ Jadarian Price Makes Blunt Admission Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
$2.4 Million Awarded To Help W.Va. Residents Stay Healthy, Working
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced nearly $2.4 million he said would help West Virginians stay healthy and able to work.
Latino voter backlash puts Texas governor's race on Democrats' midterm map
A Democratic state representative is trying to end an electoral drought that has defined Texas politics for a generation
Why have Virginians’ health insurance premiums increased?
The expiration of federal subsidies is likely to drive November’s midterms.
NBA 2K27 predicts the season: LeBron's shocking start with 76ers, a new MVP and an NBA Finals rematch
Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats
Smart ring maker Oura files to go public, pitching investors on AI-driven preventive health
Oura, the smart ring maker and health tracking company, filed to go public on Thursday to fuel its next phase of growth as it aims to build an artificial intelligence-powered health platform. | Oura, the smart ring maker and health tracking company, filed to go public on Thursday to fuel its next phase of growth as it aims to build an artificial intelligence-powered health platform.
Giants change Dennis Hickey's role, while Usama Young departs organization
New York Giants change Dennis Hickey’s title to senior personnel executive as VP of player engagement Usama Young leaves.
Dodgers Must Place Ohtani on Injured List
Prioritizing postseason health over MVP pursuits, the Los Angeles Dodgers must sideline struggling superstar Shohei Ohtani to ensure his nagging injuries don't turn into anything more serious.
Justice weighs in on data centers at 2026 Business Summit
Justice mentioned not wanting the state to be left behind and says these centers would create opportunities for energy and jobs in West Virginia.
Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails
Abliteration.AI is making powerful AI models without guardrails easier to access, arguing that giving defenders the same tools as bad actors could ultimately improve cybersecurity.
Legends Bank welcomes Sallie Eley as vice president, business banker
Legends Bank is pleased to announce that Sallie Eley has joined the bank as VP, business banker.
Victoria’s Secret embraces nostalgia, entertainment trends
The lingerie giant has also worked to improve core product like bras, which boosted Q2 sales growth across brands, categories and channels.
Anker's New MindBase Home Hub Runs AI Locally, Doubles as NAS
Anker today announced the launch of Anker MindBase, an AI home hub meant to work with almost 100 Anker devices and Matter-enabled smart home devices from other companies. It works alongside HomeKit, and is equipped with an AI Core compute card and the on-device Anker TrueSmart AI Agent. In addition to working as a smart home hub, the MindBase supports up to 48TB of local storage, and it functions as a NAS. It can be used for storing files, photos, and videos locally.
South African rand muted ahead of business activity PMI
The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Thursday as a weaker dollar offered support, while locally focused investors awaited the latest private-sector purchasing managers' index (PMI) data.
Changes to Medicare’s quality payment program may disadvantage radiologists
CMS is moving to new MIPS Value Pathways, or MVPs, which are specialty-specific measures intended to replace traditional ones, experts write in JACR.
Home Team Friday Week 2 MVP
POSEYVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After counting up 1,706 total votes, North Posey’s Carter Schickel was named our Week two Home Team Friday MVP of the night. The senior quarterback threw for over 300 yards for four touchdowns in the Vikings 48-14 win over Tecumseh. Schickel’s performance cemented his spot atop the North Posey record books […]
Lori Harris named Chief Nursing Officer of Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
As CNO,Harris will be the senior nursing leader at VPH, overseeing nursing operations and helping shape the hospital’s strategic direction.
2026 High school fall sports guide: Girls soccer
With the local high school sports season starting up, here is a look at some of the Upper Valley girls soccer teams hitting the pitch in 2026. Windsor, which lost its first game since the 2023 VPA Division III state title game to Stowe in overtime in last season’s quarterfinals, is looking to retool in […]
Ace Combat 8 reveals live service online multiplayer modes that include PvE, PvP, PvPvE battles, and a hangout space
Bandai Namco has revealed the full scope of its Ace Combat Online online modes, including PvP, PvE, and a social space for player avatars.
Airbnb names Pepijn Rijvers chief business officer
The former Tripadvisor and Booking.com leader succeeds Dave Stephenson as Airbnb furthers its hotel strategy.
Bayer says Crop Science unit makes progress on product launches
Bayer said on Wednesday its Crop Science business had introduced two out of 10 planned new products with peak annual sales of at least €500 million ($579 million) each and mapped out further market launches.
Studio71 Alum Joseph Marchese Joins Bent Pixels as Head of Creator Strategy and Business
Joseph Marchese has joined creator network Bent Pixels as executive VP of creator strategy and business as the firm revs up its portfolio of support services offered to attention-economy clients. Marc...
Berkshire CEO Abel sees opportunity for energy business from AI
Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Greg Abel said on Wednesday he sees significant opportunities for the conglomerate's energy business from the buildout of AI data centers, after Berkshire made Google parent Alphabet its third-largest common stock holding.
‘Feels like coming home’: Seven writers pick the best sports stadiums
Sometimes, the venue is just as special as the players.
Johns Hopkins Health Plans taps interim CEO as it searches for successor
Daniel Chojnowski, JHHP’s current CFO, will provide stability so that the Baltimore-area insurer can recruit full-time for its next chief executive, the company said.
“Ruined Mike Trout’s Entire Career” – Fans React After Angels Star Gives Verdict on Arte Moreno’s $4 Billion Sale To Rams Owner
Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout sounded optimistic about the Angels’ ownership changing hands in a reported deal worth $4 billion. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has a deal in principle to purchase a controlling majority stake in the ballclub from Arte Moreno.
27% of U.S. adults turn to AI for personal, emotional, social queries
More than a quarter of U.S. adults turn to chatbots for personal or emotional discussions, including for entertainment or social advice, a new survey found.
Wellness Briefing: Life Time launches LT Social as gyms enter their entertainment era, plus news
Glossy interviews Life Time's VP of marketing about LT Social, the company's new collection of expansive entertainment programming.
Mac App Store Apps Can Now Drop Support for Intel Macs
Apple today informed developers that universal Mac App Store apps that require macOS 13 or later can remove support for Intel-based Mac computers. We're reaching out to let you know that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store that require macOS 13 or later can now remove support for Intel-based Mac computers. By removing support for Intel-based Mac computers, you can simplify your development and optimize your download and on-device size.
Health Right CEO Gets National Award For Charitable Healthcare Work
A West Virginia physician has been named the 2026 Patient Advocate of the Year for the work she does with a prominent free and charitable clinic.
SGC starts year without VP of business and finance
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council is starting the 2026-27 academic year without a vice president of business and finance. The vice president of business and finance is responsible for distributing funds to student organizations.
Bank of America employee Erin Piacenti killed in Times Square stabbing
Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti was killed in what police described as a "random and unprovoked" stabbing in Times Square on Monday.
2026 High school fall sports guide: Field hockey
With the local high school sports season starting up, here is a look at some of the Upper Valley field hockey teams hitting the field in 2026. Woodstock High is coming back for more this season after falling just short of championship glory in overtime of the VPA Division III final last fall. Not only […]
I Quit My VP Marketing Role to Build a Travel-Lover’s Dream Business. I Hit $1.3 Million in Sales in Year 1.
Ryan Ali followed his passion for travel into business.
gamescom 2026’s Steam wishlist winners
gamescom wrapped up last weekend, and it was bloody fantastic. It really felt like the industry had a spring in its step again. The show itself was BUZZING, with 368K attendees (+3% over last year), maxed-out exhibit space, and Opening Night Live pulling over 78M online views (+7.5%). Let’s have a look at the games at the event that brought in the most new Steam wishlists between August 23 and 30. One quick thing before we start, and stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but wishlists are NOT a barometer for launch sales (they’re bookmarks, not baskets is what we always say over here at Alinea). With that aside, wishlists are a nice gauge of hype, so let’s dive in. Witche(r)s and Warlocks take the top two spots The biggest game of the event (by new wishlists, anyways) wasn’t a game at all. It was an expansion. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, nabbed 451K Steam wishlists by the end of the weekend. It’s a big example of something we bang on about constantly: proven IP with built-in fandom is the most powerful force in this market. But said IP can also ripple into other external success stories (more on that later!). Anyway, Songs of the Past debuted at Opening Night Live, and it’s the first Witcher 3 expansion in over a decade, landing next year after a full Witcher 3 remaster (free for existing owners!) arrives next month. The Witcher 3 has sold around 66M copies, and I’ll be one of those owners jumping back in to refresh myself on the core game (like there isn’t enough to play!), then play the expansion next year. This is all part of CDPR’s plan. The studio is clearly whetting everyone’s appetite for The Witcher 4 in 2028 via a classic bridge strategy. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Releasing a free 4K remaster next month – followed by a proper expansion in 2027 – keeps IP top-of-mind across a huge gap between content (games-wise, anyway). It kind of echoes Capcom’s evergreen catalogue strategy. And outsourcing co-development to Fool’s Theory (a studio led by trusted Witcher 3 veterans) keeps CDPR’s internal headcount focused on The Witcher 4. #2 by wishlists between Aug 23 and 30 went to another giant IP: Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, published by Wizards of the Coast and developed by Invoke Studios (a team of ex-Far Cry, Watch Dogs, and Splinter Cell devs). It’s due to launch in 2027, and it looks brilliant so far. It’s a dark-fantasy open world with third-person spell-slinging. It’s a very Witcher-ish aesthetic. As you might expect, 48% of Warlock’s Steam wishlisters have played Baldur’s Gate 3, and 46% have played The Witcher 3. One to watch. For sure! Mash-ups: Anime GTA (!?) and a city-builder for kids (and adults) Ananta took #3 with 302K new wishlists. It’s an open-world game that looks like GTA and Persona had a baby. It was published by NetEase, developed by Naked Rain, and got a trailer at Opening Night Live. I got hands-on at the show, and it wears its influences openly; there’s literal web-slinging (very Spider-Man) and a LOAD of mini-games (Like a Dragon). It’s free-to-play and out in January. For Ananta, Naked Rain is taking the free-to-play, cosmetics-only route. That’s certainly a choice for a single-player open-world game. Without gacha mechanics driving high ARPU, Ananta is betting purely on top-of-funnel reach and long-term retention. This puts pressure on skin appeal when there’s no multiplayer lobby to flex in (although, co-op is reportedly coming later). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Then there’s Lego Skylines (273K wishlists between Aug 23 and 30), which does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a cosy Lego twist on the city-builder genre, as shallow or as deep as you fancy (five min quick sesh or ten-hour no-lifer session; latter for me). There’s some family-friendly stuff in there like couch co-op, which is only really viable on console. Iceflake Studios, which Paradox acquired back in 2020 is developing this one. So Paradox is probably looking for a family-friendly onramp to its rad Cities: Skylines games. The overlap there is plain, with 33% of Lego Skylines wishlisters having played Cities: Skylines and 16% Skylines II. There’s no doubt plenty of parents here (and uncles, ahem) planning to indoctrinate the next gen of city-builders. I’ll definitely be playing with my youngest nephew. This one could be big and educational. I’m very curious to see more. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Mature IP, new and old, rounds out the list As for the rest of the list of gamescom games by new wishlists between Aug 23 and 30: Heroes of Might & Magic III Remake got 189K new wishlists. It remakes the iconic 1999 turn-based-strategy classic in full 3D and 4K. It follows this year’s Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (~1.8M copies sold, as per our estimates), and around a quarter of the III Remake wishlisters have played Olden Era, including 7% of them this month. Wardogs – a $40 PvP shooter – added another 146K to an already massive pile (nearly 1.6M total). It’s published by Team17 and made by Bulkhead. It plays somewhere between the tactical squad stuff of … Squad and the all-out-chaos battlefield of … Battlefield. It’s up to 100 players, and it’s out in about 10 days. It’s already pre-sold over 500K copies on Steam ($16.6M), boosted by a pre-order-only beta. It sold another 70K copies during gamescom, too. Afterworld managed 121K new wishlists. It’s a Paradox-made post-apocalyptic grand-strategy game, and it was announced at the show. It’s a departure from Paradox’s usual historical stuff, and the studio’s first new setting in over a decade. The Paradox purists are into it, with over half its wishlisters having played Hearts of Iron IV (19% this month) and 41% Crusader Kings III (17% this month). Metro 2039 got 110K during the show, tunnelling its total past 1.3M. Nearly 40% of wishlisters have played 2020’s Metro Exodus, the previous mainline title in the series. The Metro novels are Russian, dev 4A Games is Ukrainian, and it’s set in Moscow, so it’s unsurprising that – after the US (17.3% of wishlisters) – the next two countries are Russia (12.7%) and Ukraine (10.0%). The Blood of the Dawnwalker drew in (the blood of) 108K new wishlisters, now totalling an impressive 1.7M (at a $70 price point, though). It’s an open-world dark-fantasy action-RPG set in 14th-century Europe (with vampires!), made by some former Witcher devs at Rebel Wolves. Again, it shows. Over half of Blood of the Dawnwalker’s wishlisters have played The Witcher 3, and its #2 market is Poland, home of Rebel Wolves. That’s that hometown-hero effect we keep banging on about again! And Blood of the Dawnwalker plays very well, by the way. While it looks like a Witcher clone on the surface, it actually brings a lot to the table mechanics-wise. I love the whole time-as-a-currency spin on RPG gameplay. It gives the game a different, refreshing pace. Essentially, you start Blood of the Dawnwalker with a pool of 480 action points spread across 30 days and 30 nights. As for how the game performs, we’ll be posting some numbers next week, so hit subscribe below to get that in your inbox when it’s ready. Subscribe The Witcher’s legacy ripples Make no mistake: on a high level, this was The Witcher‘s gamescom. The #1 game by wishlisters was a Witcher 3 DLC. Warlock is clearly Witcher-inspired – as is Blood of the Dawnwalker, which was made by ex-Witcher devs. There was a lot of other cool stuff on the floor that we’ll no doubt be covering in subsequent newsletters, though! As always, wishlists went through the roof for sequels, remakes, DLC, and licensed IP. As always, though, these wishlists will likely convert to about 5% to 10% of launch-day buyers, with the probable exception of The Witcher DLC – the exception that proves the rule. Either way, we’ve got a nice, diverse list here – one that is very Witcher-y, Paradox-y, and – if you’re a fan of great games on Steam – a bloody good list. We even got a bunch of new IP to get excited for. Great gamescom! Even if we are still processing that unfathomable number of mini Kölsch beers! One more thing: GTA 6 broke the internet (again) Move aside, Spider-Man and The Odyssey (I love you both, really). But the decade’s defining entertainment zeitgeist is round the corner. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Rockstar dropped an extended look at GTA 6 last week. It was INSANE, the most impressed I’ve ever been by a showcase like this. You can see the budget seeping through every second of the extended look, and this level of game is unobtainable for any other publisher. Everyone’s going nuts, and rightly so. GTA 6 is out in holiday 2026, and it’ll be the biggest entertainment release ever, full stop. For those without a PS5 or Xbox Series console, a $500-$900 console is a big ask in this economy, but GTA will pull a lot of last-generation-console fence sitters over the current-gen fence either way: The autumn timing puts GTA 6 on (digital) shelves for the holidays, meaning a PS5 or Xbox (let’s be honest, mostly the former) will be on many a Christmas and Hanukkah list. Demand will outweigh the struggling supply, though, and PS5 Pros are already sold out and being sold at a markup via scalpers. Every console that isn’t on a shelf is a sale deferred or lost, and worse, it hands scalpers the margin. GTA has cultural clout that reaches everyone. It’s been a mainstream fixture since 2001’s GTA III and its clout has only grown exponentially since then. There’s a touchpoint for every generation alive. The FOMO-word-of-mouth double punch does the rest. Loading... It’ll reactivate the lockdown cohort, the millions who picked up gaming in 2020-21 and churned. GTA 6 will bring them back. Remember when College Football 25 brought a bunch of US gamers to current-gen consoles? GTA will do that globally. Once they’re back (or upgraded), and all GTA’d out, the fresh current-gen-console folks will check out the rest of the current-gen catalogue they missed. GTA Online, if not free to play, will also lead to a boost for PS+ and Xbox Game Pass, another boost for the ecosystem players. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even some of the smug PCMR 60FPS crew won’t be able to resist their FOMO and will bite the bullet on a console to play this one early (then double dip). The consoles cost the same as a decent stick of RAM these days anyway lmao… Don’t get me wrong, though. GTA 6 is no silver bullet for the mature console market, but it does prime the current gen for a couple of strong swan-song years. And it’ll also give the consoles more users from which to maximise ARPU. ‘’We are in the latter half of the lifetime cycle of [the PS5],’’ said Sony President and CEO Hiroki Totoki in a Wall Street Journal interview. ‘’That means we do not need to aggressively sell the console today; rather than that, we are focusing on the current revenue from the current user base.’’ The biggest, best premium games always arrive late in a console cycle, so getting more players aboard now, ahead of that content storm (the new current-gen-only Call of Duty included), is a clear win for the platforms. On the Netflix thing, though: let’s all chill out a bit, like. Half my LinkedIn feed was going bonkers treating the reveal debuting on Netflix like it’s the future of entertainment. It wasn’t. It was a six-hour head start, and Netflix left that detail out of the “first-of-its-kind partnership” press release. The extended look hit Netflix at 3pm ET on 27 August, then went up on YouTube and Rockstar’s site for everyone six hours later. And it was all over social immediately, anyways. This reveal was going to reach an untold number of people whether it debuted on Netflix, YouTube, a Times Square screen, or a group chat. The last trailer did nearly half a billion views in a day with no gatekeeper at all. Netflix just stood next to that audience for six hours, borrowing it. It’s was a tidy deal for Netflix, sure. But every outlet on earth was breaking the thing down frame by frame by the evening anyway. Anyway. I’m hype. And we’ll be covering some GTA numbers on the newsletter soon. So hit subscribe below to get that in your inbox when it’s ready! Subscribe The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. 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Trump Mocks Data-Center Opponents as Wanting to Stay ‘Backwards and Poor’
The giant computing sites that power A.I. are increasingly opposed by communities across the country, a signal of voters’ concern about a changing economy.
Hims & Hers offers GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, men's health treatments in Australia
Telehealth company Hims & Hers said on Monday it has begun offering branded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and other treatments to men in Australia as it continues to expand its international business.
Apple Seemingly Made a Mistake When Announcing the New Mac Studio
Apple's press release for the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips last week initially stated that the computer had "next-generation SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6". However, as spotted by the French blog MacGeneration, Apple removed the PCIe 6.0 mention from the announcement shortly after it was published.
Fable Leans Hard on "Limitless" Life Sim and RPG Gameplay
The upcoming release of the Fable reboot has generated quite a bit of hype, with the studio behind the game recently revealing some impressively forgiving minimum hardware requirements for PC gamers. Following that reveal, Polygon published an interview with Xbox about Fable and its content,...
Fake Chrome update scam could infect your computer
A Chrome extension with 70,000 users and a 4.7-star rating began injecting fake update warnings after a threat actor acquired and weaponized it.
BitGo acquires NYDIG’s institutional trading business
The transaction allows NYDIG to focus on power generation, bitcoin mining and data center development, the company said.
U.S. Bank expands business banking roster
The super-regional lender is adding bankers to serve business clients in Florida and Georgia, where it already has wealth and middle market bankers, an executive said.
Donald Trump threatens to report ‘Meet the Press’ moderator Kristen Welker to FCC for ‘punishment’
Donald Trump is lashing out at NBC News’ Kristen Welker, long one of the primary objects of his ire, for saying his endorsement of recent candidates for elected office have had ‘mixed results.’
Omni-liberalism: Why you should hold this framework in politics
Views staff writer Logan Walters examines “omni-liberalism" and argues for approaching policy with flexibility and skepticism.
Research projects in the Pacific Northwest’s experimental forests face funding uncertainty
A reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service and threats to federal funding could affect ongoing research in the Pacific Northwest.
TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor
Microsoft says TerminalFix uses fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to trigger PowerShell and deploy a reverse-tunnel backdoor for internal network access.
Shohei Ohtani Is Suddenly in Serious Danger of Losing MVP
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's MVP defense is looking more and more unlikely as Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to amaze.
Movie stars, timely documentaries and awards hopefuls convene at the Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival is set to kick off the fall film festival season with its 83rd edition.
Movie stars, timely documentaries and awards hopefuls convene at the Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival is set to kick off the fall film festival season with its 83rd edition.
Putin Sparks Health Concerns With Deranged Tale of Polar Bear Slaughter
The Russian leader’s disconnect from reality was on stark display.
A new browser feature hides which website you're visiting from your ISP, and it has nothing to do with a VPN
Security and privacy requires layers, and this is the latest piece of the puzzle.
Yankees news: Cody Bellinger's 'tennis' admission will catch fans' attention
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is a World Series champion, National League Championship Series MVP, regular season MVP, three-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner. One does not collect all that hardware without becoming a master of preparation. Yes, his career took a nosedive for a couple of years due to prolonged injury problems and […] The post Yankees news: Cody Bellinger's 'tennis' admission will catch fans' attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Apple TV raises prices without offering an ad tier, testing how much viewers will pay
Apple TV, the streaming service known for series like “Ted Lasso” and “Severance,” is raising its prices, effective immediately.
Apple TV Streaming Service Receives Price Increase Today
As reported by Deadline, Apple TV has received a price increase today. In the U.S., the streaming service now costs $14.99 per month, up from $12.99 per month. The annual price for Apple TV is now $119, up from $99. The annual price for Apple TV is now $119, up from $99.
Slidell pickle company grows from personal hardship into small business
Big Mike Brennan launched BraveLyttle Pickle Company in Slidell, turning his culinary knowledge and determination into a growing pickle business.
1 in 6 VPNs Track Your Location, According to New Report From Proton
A significant number of VPNs on Apple's App Store and Google Play collect your private data, which is the exact opposite of what a VPN should do.
Apple Event: Six New Products to Expect on September 9
Apple has announced that it will be holding an event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, its first-ever foldable iPhone, and more. Other products expected to be announced at the event include an Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, an Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5 with and without active noise cancellation, and potentially more.
‘No recollection’: Hope Florida grand jury hit ‘wall of silence’ in Tallahassee
High-level DeSantis administration officials told the grand jury could not remember details of key conversations about the “misappropriated” taxpayer funds.
Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features
Apple's logo for its upcoming September 9 "Surprise and shine" event hints at two rumored iPhone 18 Pro features, including new color options and a new camera system. Apple fans often like to read into Apple's event invite graphics for clues about unreleased products, and this year Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is also taking part in the fun on Twitter (X).
Applications open for 2027 Business Development Opportunity Grant
Applications are now open for the fiscal year 2027 Business Development Opportunity Grant.
How worried are you about the health impacts of extreme heat?
Are you worried about the effects of rising temperatures on your and your community's health? Take our poll to answer now.
Employers face ‘existential reckoning’ as health costs surge
Employers are expecting a median 9.2% increase in medical spending next year, according to a new survey. But they’ve underestimated actual cost growth for the past three years, so even that figure may be too optimistic.
Russian voice acting dropped from upcoming Witcher 3 expansion
Polish games developer CD Projekt RED said the decision was linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Monogram Health to pay $2.4M to settle Medicare Advantage upcoding allegations
The Justice Department told Healthcare Dive that Monogram, a home health company, overcharged Medicare through contracts with Cigna and Humana by inflating diagnostic codes.
R.I. Governor McKee is 15 points down with 15 days to go
With just over two weeks to go until the Democratic primary, McKee would need something approaching a political miracle to come from behind and defeat challenger Helena Foulkes.
Saint Louis Science Center honors legacy of late VP Becky Thompson
The Saint Louis Science Center announced the recent death of its vice president of science and education late last month.
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods, unveils support measures
Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) worth of United States goods, matching dollar-for-dollar new duties imposed by Washington, and unveiled financial support for Canadian businesses and workers caught in the escalating trade war.
Cowboys news: Training camp MVPs show scope of defensive turnaround
Here is today’s Dallas Cowboys news.