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Eating less of common ingredient early in life may slash cancer risk decades later
Researchers found that early-life sugar rationing in post-war Britain correlated with lower cancer risk and slower aging roughly 50 years later.
Brinks says Senate won’t vote on Money Out of Politics measure, leaving voters to decide
The Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot proposal seeking to bar political contributions from major utility companies and government contractors is headed for the November ballot, after Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) said the chamber will not take up a version of the proposal in the Legislature.
Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80: A look at her life through photos
Dolly Parton got her start in the entertainment industry after making her debut at the Grand Ole Opry at the age of 13. Here is a look back at her career in music, film and philanthropy.
Nebraska State Fair brings in entertainment for all tastes and budgets
GRAND ISLAND, NE – The 2026 Nebraska State Fair begins this Friday, August 28th and runs through Labor Day, September 7th in Grand Island. The 2026 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series features a great…
Chicago Cubs news
Ian Happ’s grand slam Sunday in the third inning blasted Seattle on the way to a 19-2 win and avoided a sweep.
Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look Global Release Times Confirmed
Here's when you'll be able to watch Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look as soon as it debuts on Netflix, and when it will arrive on YouTube.
First ever San Antonio Taroko Sports reveals grand opening date
The first 100 guests will get one free hour of arcade time, but that's not all.
Judge in Don Lemon indictment asks to see grand jury records, adding to growing scrutiny of Justice Department cases
A federal judge in Minnesota will probe this week whether grounds exist to toss the Justice Department’s case against journalist Don Lemon. It’s the latest example of judges’ growing skepticism of whether the department is behaving ethically behind closed doors in grand jury proceedings.
'GTA 6' Leak Reveals New Feature Rockstar Was Probably Saving For Netflix
The world of Grand Theft Auto 6 will be impacted by its evolved day and night cycle
GRAND OPENING: Science + You
Explore & More’s brand-new Temporary Exhibit Galley will open on September 26, 2026. The first exhibit to be displayed in the new space on the 2nd Floor will be Science + You, which offers a child-sized laboratory where children can explore how scientists impact health and wellness. Through hands-on, interactive machinery, processes and technology, Science + You demonstrates the role science plays in keeping the body healthy. A demonstration area of the exhibit also will allow visiting scientists and educators to perform fun and interactive scientific experiments appropriate for young children. The exhibit was created by Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, located in Glenview, Illinois, working with scientists from Abbott Laboratories. Since its debut there in 2011, the exhibit has traveled to museums in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, as well as internationally to Germany and Brazil. Science + You will be on display September 26, 2026 through January 9, 2027. Other upcoming temporary exhibits include Hero Quest , Storyland , and Monsters on Vacation .
This Week: SF Politics, Bike East Bay Volunteer Night, SFMTA Photo Archive
Here is a list of events this week. Tuesday SF Politics 101 with Joel Engardio. SF Politics 101 is a look at how local politics work and the history that shaped San Francisco—brought to life with visuals and narrative storytelling. Tuesday, August 25, 6-7:15 p.m. SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, S.F. Register to attend. Tuesday Bike East Bay Volunteer Night. Tackle projects while socializing with fellow advocates. Snacks provided. Tuesday, August 25, 6-8 p.m. Bike East Bay Office, 466 Water Street, Oakland. Wednesday SFMTA Photo Archive and Peter Hartlaub. Go back in time for an evening of photos, stories and conversation with the Chronicle, Mayor Art Agnos, and S.F. Muni. Wednesday, August 26, 5:30 p.m. Gray Area Foundation / Grand Theatre, 2667 Mission Street, S.F. Get tickets. Wednesday Smart City Cycling. Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition for a presentation for people interested in biking but intimidated by urban traffic plus anyone already riding who wants to hone their skills. Wednesday, August 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Anza Branch Public Library, 550 37th Avenue, S.F. Thursday Member Repair Party. Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and learn how to repair your bike. Thursday, August 27, 5-7 p.m. San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, 1720 Market Street, S.F. RSVP required. Saturday The Bay Ride. Circumnavigate the San Francisco Bay while raising funds for cycling infrastructure that makes streets safer for everyone. Saturday, August 29, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Starts at Sports Basement Presidio, 610 Old Mason Street, S.F. Saturday Flat Fix Clinic for Students and Families. Join the Safe Routes to School team at the Marina Branch Branch Library for a hands-on flat fix clinic. Saturday, August 29, 2-3:30 p.m. Marina Branch Public Library, 1890 Chestnut Street, S.F. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.
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.
Downtown businesses feel Acrisure Amphitheater's impact
The Acrisure Amphitheater has been bringing some of music's biggest names to its stage for three months, and local business owners said it's bringing new business to downtown Grand Rapids. (August 23, 2026)
Downtown businesses feel Acrisure Amphitheater’s impact
The Acrisure Amphitheater has been bringing some of music’s biggest names to its stage for three months, and local business owners said it’s bringing new business to downtown Grand Rapi…
Gen Z Is Wearing the Same Watch as Your Grandmother and It's Become the Most Coveted Accessory of Summer 2026
You glance down at your wrist and see a notification about your sleep score, a reminder to stand up, and three unread texts – all before you have even finished your morning coffee. At some point, the thing on your wrist stopped being an accessory and became a tiny taskmaster. But what if the most...
The ‘GTA 6’ Leaks Get Higher Quality With No End In Sight
We are approaching a week of non-stop Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks from a so-far unstoppable leaker, Cyberleeks, who appears to have a full build of the game.
Our Grandmothers Only Had 3 Products in Their Bathroom and Their Skin Was Better Than Ours, Here's What They Knew That We Forgot
You have probably spent more than you care to admit on serums, gadgets, and miracle creams that promised to change everything – only to end up back at square one. Meanwhile, the women who raised us seemed to manage effortlessly with a handful of drugstore staples and a few clever rituals they never bothered to...
IndyCar prez: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. likely to be a one-off
President Trump’s administration and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser are interested in turning the Freedom 250 Grand Prix into an annual event, but it’s currently shaping up to be a one-and-done, according to IndyCar President Doug Boles.
El-Sayed under fire online after taking aim at Usha Vance, female Trump aide in weekend social media posts
Abdul El-Sayed's post about Usha Vance and JD Vance's grandfather sparked accusations of racism and sexism from Rep. Brandon Gill and others.
I'm 70 and raising my 6-year-old grandson. I can't afford to retire.
Ruth Olinger, 70, adopted her grandson and is raising him as her son. She pays $10,400 a year for day care and says she can't retire.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. Highlights, Results: Rasmussen Enjoying Lead-Up To Freedom 250
Follow along for live updates and top moments from Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
Trump will kick off the IndyCar race before cars zoom through Washington's streets
“Their beautiful cars are going to make freedom roar. This will be a freedom that’s roaring like never before,” Trump said at the White House earlier this month as he promoted the event.
Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe
Rockstar’s latest epic is almost here, and it seems nothing can stop it.
21 New Watches You Missed from Timex, Blancpain, Grand Seiko and More
Keep time with the industry's most exciting new watches, including Grand Seiko, Blancpain, Timex, Casio and more.
Meet the 18-year-old junk remover who vibe-coded his own pricing calculator and makes up to $15,000 a month
Carter Grandbois' first job paid $500 for 30 minutes of work. "That was kind of an eye-opener." He's part of a movement of Gen Z blue-collar entrepreneurs.
Trump-backed IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix kicks off
Spectators poured into the center of Washington, DC to catch the first day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a two-day street racing event where cars reach speeds of over 180 miles per hour.
Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime
The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined.
Inside DC’s historic heart, an IndyCar race backed by Trump kicks into gear
Thousands of spectators began pouring into the center of Washington, DC, on Saturday to catch the first day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a two-day street racing event whose revving engines will echo amid the nearby US Capitol and the city’s neoclassic national museums.
‘GTA 6’ Leaker Has Now Reached A Strip Club As Rockstar Scrambles
The Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker is alive and well and is now about to release footage from a GTA 6 strip club, so long as they get paid.
Dune and dusted - F1 drivers mourn "old school" Zandvoort loss
On the eve of the Dutch Grand Prix's Formula 1 swansong, drivers are waving goodbye to one of their favourite circuits on the calendar
Gerber Dental still all smiles 80s years into business
ST. MARYS – A family dental practice in St. Marys is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Gerber Family Dental Practice was founded in 1946 by the late Dr. C.R. Gerber Jr. and has been continuously operated by his children and grandchildren in a tradition spanning three generations of dentists. The Gerber family has cared for thousands […]
‘Learning to Fly’ inspires and highlights ultra athletes
“Learning to Fly” is now playing in theaters.
‘Learning to Fly’ inspires and highlights ultra athletes
“Learning to Fly” is now playing in theaters.
More than 5,000 hours of free entertainment await at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - The 2026 Nebraska State Fair is packing more than 5,000 hours of free entertainment into its el...
Vance unloads on El-Sayed over Sharia remarks: ‘That’s not my grandpa’s Democratic Party’
JD Vance targeted Abdul El-Sayed's past remarks linking Sharia law criticism to white supremacy, arguing Democrats have abandoned union workers.
The "Grand Theft Auto VI" leak is speeding ahead without an exit in sight
Many now believe the leaker has the full game, due out in November.
Rockstar Rattled As ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leaks Again
After a leak in 2022 Rockstar took drastic measures to try to prevent another hack. It didn’t work.
GTA 6 Leaks: Rockstar Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord for Data
Rockstar Games has filed subpoenas with a district court requesting information from Microsoft and Discord regarding "GTA 6" gameplay leaks.
GTA 6 Driving Physics Hint at Return to the Realism of GTA 4
If you were disappointed with the arcade-style handling of cars in Grand Theft Auto IV, you may like what you see in the latest GTA 6 gameplay leak.
Calvin University Launches New School of Computer Science
After consolidating several programs last year, a private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Mich., is launching a new school to enhance offerings in fields like AI, advanced computing and cybersecurity.
Ariana Grande Slams Trump for Using Her Song in Transphobic TikTok: “Never Use My Music Again”
The singer made it clear she has a “Problem” with her music being used for evil.
Restaurants inside Freedom 250 race zone say they’re seeing less business
Some D.C. restaurants around the security zone for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix say closures near the race course is hurting their bottom line, while students at a nearby school were forced to learn remotely on Friday.
John Foster Brings Heart and Hometown Roots to Grange Fair Grandstand
Long before millions of viewers watched him finish as runner-up on Season 23 of "American Idol," before standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry and before a career that now has him traveling the country, Foster was a teenager in Louisiana who almost didn't sing at all.
Vance will campaign at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather once worked
Vice President JD Vance is returning to his hometown Friday to campaign for Republican candidates at a steel plant where his grandfather worked
Hacker targets Grand Theft Auto VI in apparent leak
Multiple gameplay clips and an apparent GTA VI map surfaced online in what the purported hacker says is a protest of the gaming industry’s shift to all-digital releases.
Owners share passion for service during Black Business Month
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Bluff City is home to thousands of black-owned businesses, from good eats that remind you of Grandma’s cooking to auto repair shops that will get you on your way af…
‘GTA VI’ Leaker Shows They May Have An Actual Game Build
Things have taken a turn in the great 'Grand Theft Auto VI' leak saga, where an individual known as Cyberleek has posted game footage.. Now they may have the game itself.
Rockstar hit with more leaks as GTA 6 gameplay and assets appear to circulate on social media
Origin and age of the footage is unclear, group responsible possibly has access to playable build of the game
Volunteers team up with Trinity Health for hospice care
A group of volunteers in Grand Haven has been working for 12 weeks to brighten the days of those receiving end-of-life care. Volunteers say the small task of making flower bouquets is making a big difference for hospice patients and their families. (Aug. 19, 2026)
Rural Health Network Grand Opening in Chowchilla
Rural Health Network opens a new location in Chowchilla providing the community local access to health care.
Meijer to demolish former 28th Street Flowerland for gas station
Meijer acquired the former Flowerland on 28th Street, with plans to build a new mExpress convenience store.
GTA 6 gameplay footage and map appear to leak online, as group seemingly responsible makes demands of Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto 6 has seemingly suffered another gameplay leak ahead of an Extended Look premiere on Netflix next week.
AMPLIFIED: Las Vegas nightlife, Stoney’s Sunset grand opening, and Sphere F1 party
Watch FOX5 Amplified as co-hosts Dani and Tom debrief Las Vegas nightlife, including Stoney's Sunset grand opening and the Backstreet Boys F1 afterparty at Sphere.
GTA 6 Gameplay and Map Appear to Leak Online, Group Reportedly Responsible Threatens Rockstar Over All-Digital Future
Grand Theft Auto 6 appears to have suffered yet another significant leak after what looks like legitimate gameplay videos and an image of the full map appeared online. Rockstar has yet to comment.
Ranking Mountain West's sports from strongest to weakest after massive membership change
The Mountain West began a new era on July when it waved goodbye to Boise State, San Diego State, Utah State, Colorado State and Fresno State and welcomed Hawaii
New medical office building at Three Rivers Health to replace 3 others damaged in tornado
WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.
GTA 6 Leaked Gameplay Shows Off Chaos in a Knockoff Ranchero
New footage of Grand Theft Auto VI has leaked ahead of its big Netflix reveal, showing off minor but impactful gameplay tweaks.
GTA 6 gameplay allegedly leaks ahead of planned Netflix reveal
Videos claiming to show Grand Theft Auto 6 are being circulated online…
Three SLO County businesses make list of fastest-growing companies in the country
The companies hail from San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande and specialize in construction, moving and security systems, respectively.
Don't boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, say workers fired by Rockstar - buy a T-shirt to help fund the legal battle instead
The IWGB are selling t-shirts, with the revenues going directly to union legal costs.
Xtreme One Entertainment Sets 4 XFC Events for Fall 2026
Aug. 30 Young Guns Fight in Buenos Aires Kicks off Most Active Fight Schedule Under $XONI LeadershipGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: XONI) (“Xtreme One”), parent company of Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC), unveiled a four-fight schedule for the XFC, including its first-ever event in South Dakota, a return to its Las Vegas hub, and two international Young Guns events. The four events will feature professional male and female fights
The Fast and the Curious: Sky Sports announces new partnership ahead of F1's return to action at Dutch GP
The partnership between The Fast and the Curious podcast and Sky Sports will create further opportunities to tell the stories behind F1 and bring listeners closer to the action than ever before; watch the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint weekend live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday
‘They all come here:’ Local business prepares for life after GM layoffs
Starting January 14th, 2027, 350 layoffs are coming to the Lansing Grand River Assembly and Stamping plant and the Lansing Regional Stamping facility.
Baton Rouge man wanted in connection with theft at LaPlace business
Henderson fled the area in a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a Louisiana temporary license plate of 22549153.
Talking back to school health with Trinity Health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As families prepare for a new school year, parents are thinking about much more than school supplies and schedules. Questions about sleep, screen time, mental health, n…
Neighboring business makes top bid for vacant Reserve Center in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids industrial equipment dealer placed the highest bid in the auction for an old Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center next door.
Thousands expected to attend annual Grand Forks Downtown Street Fair
At the Downtown Development Association’s 11th annual street fair, visitors will find plenty of arts and craft vendors, delicious food, activities for all ages and live music.
Mafia Developer Says Comparisons to Grand Theft Auto Are an 'Internet Thing'
Mafia developer dismisses comparisons to Grand Theft Auto.
Former Fate/Grand Order director's new sword action RPG Tsurugihime gets closed beta test. Applications open
Scheduled for August 25, the CBT focuses on Tsurugihime's combat.
West Virginia State Fair grandstand market features local vendors, health screenings
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Byron business celebrates grand opening thanks to Business Builder Grant
LINCOLM, Neb. — A year ago, Free Day Popcorn in Byron received a Business Builder Grant award through the Nebraska Regional Food Systems Initiative — part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Rural Prosperity Nebraska. This...
Armenian Genocide survivors' grandson says 'political motives' block recognition
In 1915, the Ottoman Empire began the systematic deportation and massacre of its Armenian population. As many as 1.5 million Armenians were killed – widely regarded by historians as the twentieth century's…
New Official GTA 6 Release Confirmed for August 27
Those looking forward to Grand Theft Auto 6 should definitely be sure to circle their calendars for August 27.
Grand Rapids Public Museum science curator takes part in international megafan taphonomy study
Cory Redman, GRPM's science curator, took part in an international team to study the process of fossilization in Paraguay's Pilcomayo River system.
Culinary Health Fund opens fourth Las Vegas Valley clinic with new Tropicana center
The Culinary Health Fund marked a major expansion of its health care network Thursday with the grand opening of Culinary Health Center – Tropicana, a new two-st
Gov. Jeff Landry says he’s not talking to N.O. Mayor Helena Moreno after Liz Murrill indictment
The governor said he won’t personally talk to New Orleans leaders until he knows “who did what” about a grand jury indictment of the attorney general.
Missouri Southern State University Celebrates Grand Opening of the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) students lined the grand staircase of the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center on Aug. 13 to celebrate the facility's grand opening and ribbon-cutting alongside community members, university leaders and the building's namesake, former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt.
Grand Theft Auto 2 Legacy Review – Revisiting the Retro-Futuristic Sequel in 2026
Grand Theft Auto 2 boasts a number of noticeable technical improvements over the original and feels far better to play, but I'm glad its odd and unrecognisable setting was a one-time experiment.
Health policy must be driven by data, not political grandstanding
'The administration’s anti-vaccine rhetoric will only sow widespread confusion, ultimately driving up rates of entirely preventable childhood diseases,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Science Says ‘Grandma Hobbies’ May Have Real Health Benefits
Knitting, gardening, and other hands on, old-fashioned activities can be more than just relaxing—here’s what they can do for your brain, mood, and more.
IV therapy and wellness service business celebrates grand opening
“We want to provide the best care possible," said its chief operating officer.
IV therapy and wellness business opens
Valley Vital Care of Charleston celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.
‘Kids don’t go out and do things anymore’: Youth sports are becoming a thing for rich people
“There's travel, the uniforms, pitching in on the lunches,” said Tanisha Curry, 51, who has custody of her granddaughter. She says her family pitches in.
WSDG Completes The Kempinski Grand Hotel’s Ultra-Modern Entertainment Venue At Billionaire St. Moritz
Billionaire St. Moritz, an ultra-modern event location directly connected to the historic Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, has opened as the ultimate dinner show and clubbing experience in St. | Acoustic and AV technology designers deliver sophisticated room-within-room construction for exclusive dinner show and clubbing experience.
Dr. Mark Wooden celebrated science, GCU celebrated him at retirement event
Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow When Dr. Randy Gibb landed on the Grand Canyon University campus in 2014 as the new dean of the […]
Buc-ee’s in San Marcos officially opens to large crowds of customers
Buc-ee's held a grand opening for its newest rest stop location in San Marcos on Wednesday, welcoming hundreds of guests and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Youth Day at the Champaign County Fair features games, shows and grandstand entertainment
Wednesday at the 185th Champaign County Fair is all about celebrating the next generation during Youth Day, featuring special activities, youth competitions, livestock shows and […]
Kidpreneurs mean business
UND-hosted Kidpreneur Program gives Grand Forks students hands-on experience with branding, pricing, sales and entrepreneurship
$100 GTA VI Ultimate Edition Surpasses Standard Edition in Pre-Orders
Grand Theft Auto VI is leading the charge in the $80 AAA race, which has understandably upset many gamers, but the $100 Ultimate Edition has been another point of contention in online discussions. However, despite the online discussions potentially suggesting otherwise, Take-Two CEO, Strauss...
GTA 6 Boss Says More People Are Pre-Ordering the $100 Version of the Game
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition more than the standard edition of the game.
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.
Jen Hamilton reflects on her estranged husband's alleged 'betrayal' with 'a grandma': Meet the labor nurse who's going viral
Since publicizing their split, Jen has continued speaking about it candidly on social media.
Someone Made a Terrific Deal in the Peacock/YouTube Premium Partnership…But Who?
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) I hope everyone around the world suffering from record heat waves is doing okay. The temperature is already up in Southern California, but obviously not nearly as bad as parts of Europe. With a super El Nińo coming this year, I worry it will get even worse. Yes, we know what’s causing this heat—it’s the carbon, duh—but we really aren’t making enough progress. I’m not “environmental strategy guy”, but if I were, I’d have some ideas of what I’d try. Honestly, for years I’ve been intrigued by the work of the folks at MEER—whose plan, super simply, is to put up mirrors to reflect heat (while continuing the important work of decarbonization)—but I’m frustrated this idea hasn’t made more progress. (Other geo-engineering groups seem to get better press.) With heat like this—cancelling events, hurting economies and, most importantly, killing people—it seems like the time to push solutions! The “mirrors on the ground” solution has barely been tried.1 While entertainment companies may not “feel the heat”, lots of outdoors/experiential industries—concerts, theme parks and so on—will. Even movie theaters could benefit, since mirrors could help lower AC costs, which I imagine is not an insignificant expense, especially in the hotter areas of the country. So I do think the entertainment industry should prioritize this issue. Anyways, let’s get back into the entertainment strategy. I was about to write, “Hey, this week we don’t have any mergers and entertainment news to dive into,” but that’s not really true, since we had more updates on Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. But the big story of the week involves a streamer and a Big Tech platform bundling their respective streamers. So I’ll write about the updates on Paramount buying Warner Bros., Versant making some moves, and a whole lot more. But we start with a surprising deal: Peacock licensing their content to YouTube Premium. Let’s dive in! Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Peacock’s Pricey Premium Partnership The story of the week is Comcast’s2 NBC-Universal’s Peacock making a deal with Google’s YouTube’s YouTube Premium subscription product to embed their content. And I’ll say this up front: Someone made a terrific deal. The question is who. And I’ll be honest: I don’t know. Let me explain why, including why this deal exists, the pros and cons for each side, the biggest unknown, and what that says about the streaming wars. Customers Love Bundles (But YouTube Has Its Own Issues) We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Why customers love bundles… But why I’m worried about YouTube’s integration... How Peacock is trading scale for control… And the reason they likely made this deal... The odd budget math for this deal... Whether or not I think the Paramount-Skydance/WBD deal is more likely after the latest settlement... Versant making moves and why that’s good for Hollywood… Another distributor going out of business… ...and a whole lot more! ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Bronx Small Businesses Can Apply for $145K in Grants Aug. 10–Sept. 1 through New Initiative
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Optimum Business, is putting $145,000 directly into Bronx small businesses through a new grant program announced Tuesday, Aug. 4. Bronx Chamber of Commerce officials said 25 grants of $5,000 each are available, plus one $20,000 grand prize, funding 26 businesses in total.
OnlyBulls IndyCar Grand Prix of Portland Live Updates, Results:
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The Honor Bar & Grill celebrates grand opening in Galivants Ferry
A familiar restaurant location entered a new chapter Saturday as The Honor Bar & Grill celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Galivants Ferry.
IndyCar photos from Portland Grand Prix
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