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Darien Porter is Holding Off Rookies for Starting Spot
The second-year corner played far fewer snaps than the two rookies chasing his job in Houston, and that gap says more about trust than demotion.
Dolly Parton's business empire lives on. What's still to come?
The entertainer was still working until her final days, with a hotel, museum, coffee line and other ventures in motion. Here's what comes next.
Fort Smith Board recess rule not followed, ‘concerning’ discussions held
The Fort Smith Board of Directors during an Aug. 18 regular meeting did not follow its rules of order when breaking for a recess with a pending motion on the...
Business Beat: Coldwater woman nominated for Michigan Wheat Promotion Committee
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has nominated Kala Pierucki of Coldwater to serve on the Michig...
Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands On – Brutal, Brilliant, and Quintessentially Gears
There’s something to be said for a video game so emotionally striking in what it offers that I spend a few seconds just sitting in the lobby, looking at the characters in awe. That’s how I started my first hands-on preview of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign last week, an experience that caught me […]
Google begins rolling out anti-motion sickness feature on Android 17
It's currently only appearing on Pixels running Android 17.
Rage yoga? Grief cycle? Workouts are starting to match emotional states
People are joining workout classes centered around their emotional state. Experts weigh in on whether science backs the mental health benefits of the exercise.
Rage yoga? Grief cycle? Workouts are starting to match emotional states
People are joining workout classes centered around their emotional state. Experts weigh in on whether science backs the mental health benefits of the exercise.
Wynonna Judd releases emotional new song about the biological father she never met
Hear Wynonna Judd’s most personal song to date, ‘Girl Who Could Sing,’ inspired by her late father.
Internal body awareness does not predict mental health, study finds
The human brain continuously receives information from inside the body that helps detect physical needs and emotional states, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, hunger, thirst, pain and ...
Android is getting its own weird dots to cure car sickness
Goodbye motion-induced nausea.
Google's clever Android 17 motion sickness feature is finally rolling out
Google is gradually rolling out the new Motion Assist feature on Android 17 devices, starting with Pixel phones.
Riser House Entertainment Adds Anna Widmer As VP Of Promotion
Riser House Entertainment has added Anna Widmer as VP of Promotion, effective at the beginning [...]
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse English voice cast announced
Publisher Konami and developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have announced the English voice cast for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Announces Executive Leadership Appointments and Promotions
Dave & Buster's announces new executive appointments to enhance leadership across various business functions, emphasizing operational excellence and strategic growth.Quiver AI SummaryDave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. has announced key executive leadership changes aimed at bolstering its operational and strategic capabilities. The appointments include Darin Harper as Chief Executive Officer and Amanda Busby as Chief Operations Officer, alongside
The art and science of leadership: AMEDD Civilian Corps chief shares lessons with Team BJACH
Joseph “Chris” Rheney, chief of the Army Medical Department Civilian Corps, visited Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Aug. 21 to share his "TRUTH" leadership philosophy with the military and civilian workforce. During an interactive leader professional development session, Rheney emphasized the critical role of emotional intelligence, relationship building, and empowering civilian employees to ensure long-term readiness and success across Army Medicine.
AEW Grand Slam heads to Paris as promotion targets European growth
All Elite Wrestling is looking to grow in Europe andwill bring its Grand Slam event series to France for the first time with “AEW Grand Slam: France” at Adidas Arena in Paris on Oct. 6.
AEW Grand Slam heads to Paris as promotion targets European growth
All Elite Wrestling is looking to grow in Europe andwill bring its Grand Slam event series to France for the first time with “AEW Grand Slam: France” at Adidas Arena in Paris on Oct. 6.
Feeling Taiwan: Emotions, Knowledge, and the Politics of Everyday Life
Written by Po-Han Lee, Alvaro Martinez-Lacabe, and Yu-chin Tseng. This special issue, featuring the co-editors and authors of the recently published edited volume, Feeling Taiwan, explores how em…
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition reveals new Nintendo Switch 2 trailer
Just moments ago, Shift Up issued a brand new trailer for Stellar Blade: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. The video gives us a new look at how the port is shaping up. Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is the same post-apocalyptic action adventure title that fans have come to love. Also, Joy-Con 2 motion controls will be supported for activities....
Husker Athletics offers giveaways at sporting events
The experience of Husker sporting events are more than just the game. All Husker sports offer fan promotions and giveaways to increase attendance and make the environment more fun.
Newcastle and Liverpool crank up the entertainment for emotional send-off
While the teams produced more promise than polish, this thrilling encounter seemed fitting tribute to a true legend
Cyberbullying may fuel teen mental health problems through loneliness, study finds
Teenagers who are subjected to online bullying are at greater risk of later emotional and behavioral difficulties, research suggests.
Eastlake science students make district history
Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.
Review: 'The End of Oak Street' takes viewers on a ride with truth, vulnerability
Movie reviewer Joshua Hill says 'The End of Oak Street' directed by David Robert Mitchell doesn’t skimp on the terror and reality, physically and emotionally, the outlandish situation demands.
Yankees Announce Roster Move Ahead of Cody Bellinger’s Return
The New York Yankees announced a roster move after their 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on August 22. Utilityman Max Schuemann has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre. Following today’s game, the Yankees optioned INF/OF Max Schuemann to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. — New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 22, 2026 Schuemann’s demotion paves the way […] The post Yankees Announce Roster Move Ahead of Cody Bellinger’s Return appeared first on HEAVY.
Latest 'GTA 6' leaks reveal strip club setting and new slow-motion camera
The most anticipated game of all time continues to suffer leaks ahead of its upcoming Netflix gameplay reveal.
Analysis: Tigers show tenacity and talent
Since Hull were relegated from the Premier League in 2017, they have been down to League One and back before beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final to seal promotion last season. Slater, who joined the club initially on loan from Sheffield United in League One - and only cost £50,000 when he signed permanently - swung in a ball for Mendy - a £20m-plus purchase from Rayo Vallecano - to power in a header past Lammens. Sergej Jakirovic, the first manager in the Premier League from Bosnia-Herzegovina, will not let his Tigers get too carried away after being written off as relegation candidates by many on the eve of the campaign.
Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion
The import taxes will apply to hockey sticks, building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing.
Kurt Busch shares emotional last moments with late brother Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch's death May 21 after severe pneumonia left racing fans and one of NASCAR’s most accomplished families devastated.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko marks her birthday with emotional tribute
Wladimir Klitschko is remembering Hayden Panettiere on what would have been her 37th birthday.The former heavyweight boxing champion shared an emotional tribute to his former fiancée on Aug. 21, five
The case for promoting Padres’ Ethan Salas this September
A player promotion for the 2027 season.
Hot Ticket: From the Big Top to the beach
Double the thrills: Landry’s Select Club members can get twice the amusement for the price of one this weekend during a special promotion at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
The Worldfolio: How Sun-Star Stationery Is Driving Global Growth Through Entertainment, Innovation and Japanese Design
Sun-Star Stationery is expanding globally by combining Japanese craftsmanship, functional innovation and entertainment. Through idea stationery, character collaborations and direct consumer engagement, the company creates products that solve everyday problems while delivering emotional value, with growing opportunities across Asia, North America and Europe.
Bill Maher says Ben Affleck refuses to return to his show after ‘emotional’ clash
Bill Maher said Ben Affleck has refused to come back to ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ after their televised argument over Islam in 2014.
National Wellness Month: Focusing on emotional health over surface-level self-care
Licensed Central Florida therapist Cherlette McCullough discusses emotional wellness, burnout signs, and practical steps for maintaining well-being during National Wellness Month.
The Big Interview With The Developers Of Big Walk
Three members of House House joined me for a stroll to talk about Big Walk’s development, puzzles, sounds, and its emotional ending.
Vault Entertainment Ups Preslee Krout To Talent Manager
Vault Entertainment continues its commitment to internal growth with the promotion of Preslee Krout to Talent Manager.
Feds want Outcome Health founders’ bond revoked
“Put simply, the issue is now settled,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a motion filed today.
Feds want Outcome Health founders’ bond revoked
“Put simply, the issue is now settled,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a motion filed today.
A therapy that “rewrites” childhood memories can ease fear of failure
Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of failure long into adulthood, but new research suggests those emotional patterns may be surprisingly flexible. Young adults who revisited painful memories through imagery-based therapy showed lasting reductions in fear, guilt, sadness, and stress.
Pluto TV Bows 'Double Feature Fridays' Weekly Movie Promotion With 'Entertainment Tonight'
Pluto TV is rolling out a weekly classic movie promotion, “Double Feature Fridays,” with “Entertainment Tonight” beginning Aug 21. The free ad-supported streaming television (Fast) platform will pair a studio classic with a new indie title, streaming 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Each pairing is connected by shared talent, genre, or theme, and introduced through original … Continue reading "Pluto TV Bows ‘Double Feature Fridays’ Weekly Movie Promotion With ‘Entertainment Tonight’"
Netflix’s New #1 Movie Has Viewers in Their Feelings (And It Has a Nearly Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score)
Netflix’s number one movie is winning over viewers with a nearly perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and plenty of emotional reactions. Find out more here.
Why women with ADHD feel overwhelmingly 'controlled' by their hormones
People with ADHD are unusually sensitive to hormone shifts. Psychiatrists have started to pay attention, creating strategies to address the intense emotions and cognitive challenges caused by these changes
Hollywood strikes first AI copyright truce with ByteDance
The Motion Picture Assn. has struck its first agreement with an artificial intelligence company, saying Monday that ByteDance has strengthened copyright guardrails into its AI video and image tools that
Mind hacking: Stanford neuroscientist seeks to decode the brain’s toughest riddles
Stanford neuroscientist Karl Deisseroth is decoding the human brain to understand how our emotions are formed.
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Business Notes for Aug. 16, 2026
Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of
Healing Thyself: Managing Moral Injury in Healthcare
One of the most challenging parts of working in medicine is maintaining your own emotional health. New research on moral distress and moral injury offers clues on how we can better support healthcare workers.
She spent years as a caregiver. The emotional toll mounted quietly.
As a teenager, she was an Oakland Raiders cheerleader. Now, like millions of Americans, she spends her days as a caregiver.
Seniors who box reap physical and emotional health benefits
Seniors in the class range from their 70s into their 90s.
LSU New Orleans hires ex-NOPD chief; PR vet launches own firm; new staff at education nonprofit
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Tri-state people in business: New hires, promotions, recognitions
Honkamp, P.C., of Dubuque, announced the following new hires:
Scientists reveal why walking gets so much harder with age
As we age, the body appears to sacrifice walking efficiency in exchange for stability. Older adults stiffen the ankle more with each step, which may help prevent falls but also forces the muscles to work harder while producing less forward motion. This leads to shorter strides, slower walking, and faster fatigue. Exercises targeting balance, coordination, and lower-leg strength could help preserve mobility.
Candidate wants lawsuit accusing her of conspiring against Miami judge thrown out
“The message to every Miami-Dade voter, donor, and volunteer is unmistakable: support this judge’s opponent, and this judge will put you in a caption,” the motion reads.
Scientists simulating ant swarms find a 'first mover' can set the colony in motion
In ant colonies, a single ant can be the catalyst for a wave of mob activity, launching brief bursts of coordinated movement involving hundreds or even thousands of swarming workers, according to new ...
Why do cats yowl?
Understanding a cat’s yowl requires looking beyond the noise to the behavior and emotions behind it.
The science behind the feeling that childhood summers never end
Curiosity, emotion and paying attention shape our perception of time. This is why time flies as we grow older
U.S. District Judge denies hemp business' plea for pause on new regulations
United States Western District of Virginia Judge Robert Ballou Friday ruled against a cohort of Virginia hemp businesses, denying their motions for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order to prevent new hemp restrictions from taking place.
Why Editors Will Shape the Next Wave of Branded Entertainment
Little Black Book, As brands move beyond one-off campaigns and towards recurring formats and fully-fledged entertainment IP, the editors who can shape real emotion and character are becoming more important than ever, writes Alexander Jamieson, co-founder and managing partner of No Sushi
Askey hopes Harvey can replicate Truro scoring form
Truro City boss John Askey hopes Tyler Harvey can replicate his promotion-winning goalscoring form of two seasons ago.
Alumni Spotlight: Naya Moser, MSPH '24 | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Alumna Naya Moser is a health promotion & programs manager for the Lung Health Foundation in Toronto.
Flutter Entertainment’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions
Flutter Entertainment’s second quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, reflecting investor concerns about profitability despite solid revenue growth. Management pointed to deliberate investments in the U.S. business—especially increased customer promotions and the rollout of an expanded loyalty program—as factors that weighed on near-term earnings. CEO Peter Jackson acknowledged, “We recognize that this weighs on near-term earnings, but we're convinced it's the righ
Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with China
Taipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.
Kalshi ordered to shut down sports and election prediction markets in Washington state by Sept. 2
A Seattle judge ordered Kalshi to geofence Washington users out of its sports, elections and entertainment markets by Sept. 2, and threatened the prediction market platform with $120,000-a-day penalties for missing the deadline. Kalshi's motion to pause the order while it appeals was denied at both the trial court and the Washington Court of Appeals.
New AI technique helps robots complete tasks twice as fast by letting them 'think ahead'
A new AI system lets robots plan their next move while they're in motion — removing reaction delays and doubling task speeds without any extra computing overhead.
Memphis People in Business for Aug. 13, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Maine shifts focus to mental health as PFAS crisis deepens
State policymakers will use emotional aid and peer mentoring to address the stress of impacted farmers.
Attorneys ‘On the Move’: Latham Adds Partner to Capital Markets Practice; Entertainment Lawyer Joins Dorf Nelson & Zauderer
And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.
Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Now Live Across Europe
Apple's annual Back to School promotion is now live in the United Kingdom and 18 other European countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey. The European launch follows the company's back-to-school promotion rollout in the United States and several other regions and territories last month.
Asia-Pacific parliamentarians urge bolder action for universal health coverage, climate resilience and responsible AI
Parliamentarians representing 16 countries from across the Asia-Pacific region concluded the Ninth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) today, reaffirming their key role in advancing universal health coverage (UHC) amid the risks and opportunities posed by AI and climate change. In adopting the Phnom Penh Communiqué, parliamentarians urged fellow legislators regionwide to strengthen sustainable financing for UHC to widen access to health for all, including the most vulnerable populations; promote responsible governance of AI amid ethical concerns over this fast-evolving technology; and build climate-resilient health systems to anticipate and respond to mounting pressures ranging from rising sea levels in coastal areas to air pollution and other environmental degradation.The National Assembly of Cambodia, with support from Cambodia’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted the Forum in Phnom Penh from 11 to 13 August 2026 – the first time the Forum has convened in a Mekong country.Parliamentarians urge action to close gaps in accessIn the Communiqué, parliamentarians recognized that at-risk and marginalized groups are the ones most severely affected by gaps in access to health services. These groups include people living in poverty, women and children, persons with disabilities, older people, migrants, refugees, and those in rural, remote or island communities. The Communiqué urges fellow parliamentarians and policy-makers to advocate for laws and policies that support sustainable financing to protect people from financial hardship, with a focus on primary health care, prevention and equity. "The Communiqué is a call to action. It sets out ambitious, concrete measures that deliver meaningful impact on the ground. We are all accountable for advancing universal health coverage and translating our commitments into tangible results. Cambodia is fully committed to advancing UHC, including the promotion of ‘healthy people, prosperous country’ campaign,” said Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia.His Excellency Professor Chheang Ra, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia, highlighted the need for collaboration beyond the health sector. “Universal health coverage cannot be achieved by the Ministry of Health alone. It requires support, particularly from parliamentarians, across political, legislative, financial, social protection, education, infrastructure, and environmental domains. While each country follows its own path, one factor is universally critical for success: strong governance and leadership. We all believe in this principle, and in our respective political roles, we remain committed to strengthening these key success factors to ensure that no one is left behind.”Promoting responsible AI adoption Parliamentarians acknowledged that, while AI has already demonstrated its ability to improve access to health services and support delivery, careful and ethical governance is necessary to safeguard quality, safety, privacy and public trust. This underscores the importance of parliamentarians in promoting legal and regulatory frameworks addressing liability, records ownership and data governance, while embracing innovation that protects ethical practice.“Without strong governance, safeguards for privacy and data security, sustainable financing, and attention to those most at risk of exclusion, new technologies may widen existing gaps instead of closing them. This is why parliamentarians matter. We pass laws. We approve budgets. We scrutinize government action. We represent communities. We can ask whether health services are reaching rural, remote, ageing, poor, and marginalized populations. We can ask whether innovation is being guided by equity, evidence, and ethics,” said Hon. Man Hee Lee, President of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health.Building climate-resilient health systemsParliamentarians also reiterated that the climate crisis is a direct threat to people’s health and to achieving UHC more broadly, deepening the same gaps in access already faced by at-risk and marginalized communities. They recognized the need for WHO Member States to ensure sufficient national appropriations and oversight, and for parliamentarians to raise awareness in their constituencies and mobilize local action in building climate-resilient and sustainable health systems.“Universal health coverage, climate change and AI cannot be addressed in isolation. The same communities struggling to access health services today are often the ones most exposed to climate shocks, and most in need of the opportunities AI can offer if this technology is governed responsibly,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “Having served previously in this Forum myself as a parliamentarian from Tonga, I recognize how the Phnom Penh Communiqué reflects the shared resolve of legislators across the Asia-Pacific region: the laws parliamentarians pass and the budgets they approve help ensure this progress reaches the people who need it most.”As the Forum drew to a close, delegates reflected on what they would carry back to their own parliaments and constituencies.“I wish to share three points here worth carrying home from Phnom Penh: we need to invest in primary health care as the foundation of coverage; we need to remove the barriers that keep people from care, whether financial, geographic or social; and we need to build systems that are inclusive by design, protecting those most at risk of being left behind,” added Hon. Ouch Borith, First Vice-President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia.###Notes for editors:The Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) is a platform for parliamentarians to exchange ideas, build political will, strengthen capacity and foster collaboration towards sustainable health action. This was the ninth meeting of the APPFGH, with the theme “Universal Health Coverage in the era of Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence”. Target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals calls on countries to achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health services, and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. In the Western Pacific, UHC service coverage index (SDG 3.8.1) rose from 63 in 2000 to 81 in 2023 (figures include Indonesia), and roughly one in four people in the Western Pacific have experienced financial hardship (SDG 3.8.2). Progress towards UHC in the Asia-Pacific region remains uneven, with hundreds of millions of people still lacking access to essential health services or facing financial hardship due to health-related expenses. Strengthening the role of parliaments – through legislation, financing and oversight – is central to closing this gap and accelerating progress towards UHC across the region.Parliamentarians participating in APPFGH in Cambodia this week include: Hon. Pehin Dato Adanan YUSOF, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. Rosmawatty ABDUL MUMIN, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. LORK Kheng, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. YOS Phanita, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOUN Khundy, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. HENG Halim, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOENG Noupheap, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. SENG Nhak, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. LY Sukry, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. NHOEURN Raden, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. Dr Ratu Atonio LALABALAVU, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Vijay NATH, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Man Hee LEE, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Jiho CHA, Republic of Korea; Hon. Jonghun BAEK, Republic of Korea; Hon. Youngsuk SEO, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Phayvanh KEOPASEUTH, Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Hon. Suhaizan Bin KAIAT, Malaysia; Hon. Dr Perpetua KONMAN, Federated States of Micronesia; Hon. Ganmaa DAVAASAMBUU, Mongolia; Hon. Charmaine SCOTTY, Republic of Naoero; Hon. Vincent Ambance KUMURA, Papua New Guinea; Hon. Dr Edwin CRUZADO, Republic of the Philippines; Hon. AUUAPAAU Mulipola Aloitafua Mulipola, Samoa; Hon. ASIATA TAVUI Tafu Salevao, Samoa; Hon. Dr Alani Petelo TANGITAU, Tonga; Hon. Paul PAOLO, Republic of Vanuatu; Hon. Franklyn Ezra WILLIAM, Republic of Vanuatu.For more information, contact: WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific: wprocom@who.int National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia (International Relations Department): ir.nacambodia@gmail.com
Victory Promotions worker allegedly stole $90K from business
A longtime employee at Victory Promotions is accused of embezzling nearly $90,000 from the Watertown business.
Health Gorilla lawsuits consolidated into multidistrict litigation
Nine class action privacy suits have been consolidated in federal court, and it could signal that judges are scrutinizing accountability for healthcare data in motion, say privacy experts.
Demi Moore shares intimate photos of daughter Tallulah Willis’ wedding dress fitting: ‘So grateful’
Demi Moore shared an emotional celebration of her and Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah Willis, including intimate wedding dress photos: ‘Grateful we were able to share this precious event together.’
LeBron James, 76ers Set for Emotional Home Opener Against Cavaliers
LeBron James will be facing the team that drafted him in his first game at Xfinity Mobile Arena. This will be a homecoming like no other.
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business faculty promotions
At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the tenure and promotion of nine faculty in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of
UConn Institute of Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion
The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk
UConn Institute of Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion
The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health
The Human-Environment Connection and Interaction Atlas (HECIA) is a tool for designing habitats in space and other extreme environments, where crews can not just survive but thrive. Users can explore the relationships between aspects of a habitat’s design and an inhabitant’s mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.
The Weekly Bobbins: Will This Season Be The One?
For Bobbins, a number of factors mean this probably won’t be Reading’s year for promotion.
Apple Extends 2026 Back to School Promotion Until September 24
Apple today extended its 2026 Back to School Promotion until September 24, which means it will last almost a month longer than planned. The extension is applicable in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and multiple countries in Asia. The Back to School promotion offers a free item or gift card when students or educators purchase an eligible Mac or iPad model, plus an educational discount.
Sports hospitality veteran Don Dierig named chief operating officer of Sportservice
Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced the promotion of Don Dierig to chief operating officer of Sportservice, its sports hospitality business. As chief operating officer, Dierig will lead Sportservice’s day-to-day food, beverage and retail operations across the company’s portfolio of sports venues spanning Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the […]
‘Toy Story 5’ deleted scene reveals cut Jessie, Emily reunion (exclusive)
‘Toy Story 5’ deleted scene reveals the emotional reunion between Jessie and older Emily. The director explain why they cut it from the film.
The Emotional Story Behind Connor Swindells’ Determination to Succeed
Shaped by personal loss and resilience, Connor Swindells transformed heartbreak into motivation, pursuing his ambitions with determination while honoring the family members who inspired him to take ch...
Judge pauses pied-à-terre tax rollout after homeowners allege botched launch
Staten Island Judge Wayne Ozzi heard arguments on a motion for a temporary restraining order to block the rollout of the pied-à-terre tax.
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.
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