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The Big Dance brings action to Downtown St. Louis, as city leaders move to finalize sports and entertainment district
St. Louis is feeling March Madness. It’s not just the games taking place on the court in the Gateway City; the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team drew many eyes Thursday night as the Billikens faced Georgia in the NCAA tournament.
The Big Dance brings action to Downtown St. Louis, as city leaders move to finalize sports and entertainment district
St. Louis is feeling March Madness. It’s not just the games taking place on the court in the Gateway City; the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team drew many eyes Thursday night as the Billikens faced Georgia in the NCAA tournament.
Ranking LeBron James's 10 most unbreakable records: All-NBA selections, playoff points and more
James is about to become the new all-time leader in games played
Venezuela's win over Team USA becomes most-watched World Baseball Classic game, outdraws some past World Series games
Large building fire seen in Greenspoint area, smoke billowing into the air, SkyEye images show
A building fire caused heavy smoke to billow into the air in the Greenspoint area on Thursday afternoon. SkyEye was over the scene as crews arrived to fight the flames.
Firefighters battling flames on roof of building housing row of businesses in Midwood
FDNY officials say a fire was reported in a restaurant at 1021 Avenue H between East 10th Street and Coney Island Avenue around 4:40 p.m.
New dispute emerges around Subnautica 2’s early access release
Lawyers for the ousted—and now partially reinstated—leadership team of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2, are crying foul over news that the game will be released into early access in May. The release announcement earlier this week was made improperly, potentially “damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community,” the lawyers said in a letter sent on Tuesday to Vice Chancellor Lori Will of Delaware’s Court of Chancery. In their letter, the lawyers also floated the idea of asking Will to find Krafton in contempt of the court’s ruling. The letter was sent just one day after Will’s bombshell ruling that publisher Krafton had breached its contract with Unknown Worlds’ executive team, when it fired them last June. The new issue isn’t necessarily the May early access timeframe, but how the news was announced. The letter and Krafton’s response have not been previously reported. A quick recap of prior events: Subnautica 2 is an unreleased, underwater survival adventure and the most-wishlisted game on Steam. Last year, longtime Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill, along with studio co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, were fired by Krafton. They swiftly sued, saying the publisher had terminated them to avoid paying out up to $250 million in potential performance-based bonuses. The studio leaders had hoped to earn that with an early access release of the game, which Krafton had blocked. The publisher argued in court that Subnautica 2 wasn’t ready, which the ousted execs disputed. On Monday, Will ruled that Krafton had violated its contract, firing the execs to avoid the performance payouts, and that it had to reinstate Gill and give him full authority over any early access release for Subnautica 2. On Tuesday, IGN reported on a new memo issued that day to Unknown Worlds staff by Steve Papoutsis, the executive Krafton had put in charge of Unknown Worlds after the 2025 firings. In the note, Papoutsis said that Subnautica 2 had passed a key development milestone “last week” and that he and Krafton had determined the game “is ready for Early Access release in May.” This news appeared to catch the lawyers for Gill, Cleveland and McGuire by surprise. On Tuesday night, they sent a letter to Will expressing “serious concerns” about whether it would be possible to forge an agreement with Krafton consistent with the judge’s order. Papoutsis’ memo was a problem, they wrote. He didn’t have the authority to declare anything about Subnautica 2’s release. As of 9am ET on Monday, March 16, the effective date of Will’s order, Papoutsis wasn’t CEO of Unknown Worlds. Gill was. And, per Will’s order, only Gill could make Subnautica 2 release decisions. They continued: Krafton self-servingly announced the launch without any regard to its impact on the game, the team, or the community—let alone this Court’s Opinion. Announcing the release of a game is momentous, and it is typically accompanied by significant marketing activity, fanfare, and community coordination. And most importantly, the announcement is carefully designed to maximize excitement for the game. That entire process was supposed to be driven by Mr. Gill. However, in defiance of the Court’s Opinion, Krafton has now taken that away, further damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community. The lawyers speculated that Krafton had “intentionally leaked” Papoutsis’ memo and then issued an official statement to confirm the leak. Game File is a reader-supported publication. My reporting is only possible through support from readers like you. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe On Wednesday, lawyers for Krafton defended their client in their own letter to vice chancellor Will, saying nothing they did violated her order nor showed contempt: Papoutsis’s message was simply celebrating the UW employees’ efforts toward a past event: Krafton’s pre-Opinion determination that Subnautica 2 was ready for Early Access release. There was nothing improper about conveying the results of the milestone review or thanking the development team for their dedication and talent. They added that Gill could still make his own call about Subnautica 2’s release: In his role as CEO, Gill will be able to assess independently his views on the state of Subnautica 2 and the appropriate release schedule; nothing in Papoutsis’s message alters Gill’s authority or discretion. Vice chancellor Will has not responded to the letters and doesn’t necessarily have to. Both parties were previously ordered by Will to confer this week and submit a proposed judgment consistent with her ruling. The letter from Gill’s attorney’s this week doesn’t indicate whether he would or would not support a May release for Subnautica 2. But it could limit his options. And, if Gill’s lawyers are right, the lack of marketing fanfare around the leak of the May date could dull the launch of the game. Any harm to Subnautica 2’s launch is an extra sensitive issue given the context of the legal dispute: millions of dollars of payouts are on the line, tethered to the scale of the game’s initial performance. In her ruling on Monday, Will noted that there was obvious “bad blood” between Gill’s side and Krafton but that the two would need to work together: “They can—and must—act in good faith to navigate their remaining contractual relationship.” Item 2: A new kind of couch co-op game A highlight of GDC each year is the Alt.Ctrl showcase that features games played with extremely experimental controllers. Perusing this year’s offerings last Friday, I found a game controlled with giant scissors, another with big toothbrushes and one that amounted to dumpster diving. My favorite was Pivot, a co-op game about collectively maneuvering a couch. It was developed by students at the University of Utah’s masters of arts and engineering games program. Players lift and tilt the physical couch in order to control the position of a virtual one. That virtual one is moving through an obstacle course on-screen, while being pursued by a giant skull. Developer Nishant Verma told me at GDC that the couch is made of styrofoam (this became more evident as I watched!) and that the name was a riff on an episode of the sitcom Friends. Item 3: In brief… 🚫 Ubisoft is laying off more than 100 workers at its Red Storm studio, as the North Carolina location known for decades for its Tom Clancy games, ceases in-house game development, VGC reports. 👀 On Monday, Nvidia’s revealed its DLSS 5 AI-driven graphics technology that purports to improve game graphics… and it has been roasted about it by the media and the online gaming public for the remainder of the week. The tech changed the faces of characters in footage from Resident Evil Requiem, Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC, drawing accusations of giving carefully art-directed games the generic look of AI “slop.” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had said on Monday that “DLSS 5 is the GPT moment for graphics—blending handcrafted rendering with generative AI to deliver a dramatic leap in visual realism while preserving the control artists need for creative expression.” By mid-week, Huang was telling Tom’s Hardware that the new tech’s critics were “completely wrong” because game-makers could still “fine-tune the generative AI” to suit their game’s aesthetics.
Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode Battery Life Sucks But Is Worth It
Handheld Boost Mode is breathing new life into old Switch games
Steam Spring Sale 2026: The Best And Biggest PC Gaming Deals
From newer games like Assassin's Creed Shadows to older hits like Fallout: New Vegas, there's something for everyone in this big sale
Steam Spring Sale 2026 Recommendations For Steam Deck - Part 1
The Steam Spring Sale is here, so let's go over some of the best discounted games to add to your Steam Deck libraries.
LeBron James now 'not at all' interested in bid for NBA expansion team ownership
Marathon Players Are About To Solve Its Weeks-Long ARG
Alternate reality games are kind of Bungie's thing.
Nintendo Switch 2 handheld boost mode is great but it does impact battery life
The new addition of handheld boost on the Nintendo Switch 2 is great for when you are playing original Nintendo Switch games as the system acts as if you are playing in docked mode…
Inspectors say aging and understaffed military kennels are endangering working dogs' health
The Department of Defense Inspector General blames four canine deaths on outdated and unsanitary military kennels at ten bases.
March Madness live today: Scores, TV schedule for NCAA first round games
Keep up with Men's NCAA Tournament today, including game times, TV channels and live updates. We've got you covered for all your March Madness needs.
From The Sports Desk: Kornacki’s bracket breakdown
Also, games and subplots to watch as the tourney tips off.
LeBron James says he’s ‘not at all’ interested in NBA ownership
After making it clear he wanted to own an NBA team in Las Vegas, James has now changed course.
Lakers bring star power, winning streak into game against Heat
Luka Doncic and LeBron James are headed to Miami as the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Heat on Thursday night.
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss sees share price plummet by nearly 30% after first reviews arrive
The visually stunning adventure game isn’t reviewing as well as the market had hoped…
Best Steam Spring Sale 2026 Game Deals
Spring is in the air, and Steam is kicking off the season with big discounts on hundreds of games.
Memphis People in Business for March 19, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.
A clarinetist, a high school student, and four climate deniers write a science paper, with a little help from AI…
Papers like this are like kindling for anyone 'just asking questions' about climate change, or 'doing their own research,' stoking the flames of climate denial.
March Madness games today: Ranking the NCAA Tournament first-round games on Thursday
The first Thursday of the NCAA men's tournament is here with brackets ready to be busted. Our ranking and breakdown of all 16 matchups.
Former Buccaneer & Cineflix Execs Launch High Road Entertainment
Former Buccaneer CEO Richard Tulk-Hart and former Cineflix Head of Scripted TV James Durie have joined forces to launch High Road Entertainment.
Roanoke’s Berglund Center was built for the entertainment landscape of 1971. That world doesn’t exist today.
The lack of big shows or big games is not a failure of management or marketing, it’s simply a fundamental change in the entertainment market. Roanoke needs to keep that in mind as it contemplates a…
Your NCAA Basketball Tournament Viewing Guide: March 19, 2026
Not just the 16 first round games on the men’s side, but the second pair of First Four games on the women’s side as well!
Frameshift: How Caitlin Vander Weele made science communication her business
Her favorite part of research was talking about it. So she left academia and turned that passion into a successful company.
Frameshift: How Caitlin Vander Weele made science communication her business
Her favorite part of research was talking about it. So she left academia and turned that passion into a successful company.
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: 68 Names to Know Heading Into March Madness
From Duke's Cameron Boozer to Cal Baptist's Dominique Daniels Jr., here are 68 names to know ahead of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Everything New In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2
Bugs Bunny just stumbled into a grudge match between Dwayne "The Foundation" Johnson and the Ice King.
Philadelphia Eagles' dynamic duo named one of NFL's best
The Philadelphia Eagles' dynamic receiving duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith was recently named one of the best in the entire NFL by Moe Moton of Bleacher Report. The pairing of Smith and Brown was named as the fifth-best wide receiver duo in the league, behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in Cincinnati, Puka Nacua And Davante Adams in L.A., CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens in Dallas and Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams in Detroit.
NJ college dean, former youth sports coach to remain in jail in child sex assault case
During a detention hearing, Superior Court Judge W. Todd Miller ordered that James Hadley, 65, of Barnegat, remain in jail pending trial.
LeBron James’ path to NBA ownership ‘less likely’ as partners pass on expansion bid: Sources
LeBron James has repeatedly made it clear that he wants to own an NBA team in Las Vegas. That dream is looking more unlikely now.
New Cyberpunk TCG becomes the most-funded TCG game in Kickstarter history
The resource for people who make and sell games.
Destiny 2 Guardian Games 2026 Leaked With New Armor, Weapons, Schedule, and Rushdown
A new Destiny 2 leak has revealed Guardian Games 2026 armor ornaments, event dates, Rushdown, and possible weapons ahead of Bungie’s official reveal.
How to run your 2026 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, make an NCAA Tournament game
The CBS Sports 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2026 office pools.
Tom Brady Reveals the Sneaky Way He’s Able to Watch His Kids’ Sports Games in Person
Tom Brady shared how he avoids being recognized while cheering for his three kids at their sports games, opting to keep the focus squarely on them “where it should be.”
Apple Cracks Down on ‘Vibe Coding’ Apps
Apple has quietly prevented AI vibe coding apps such as Replit and Vibecode, which help people create games and other applications, from releasing updates to their mobile apps on the App Store unless they make modifications, according to several people with knowledge of the situation. The ...
DLSS 5: Has Nvidia’s AI graphics technology gone too far?
Photo realistic like an Instagram filter.
Milwaukee's Walker's Point gets new indie game store
Tabletop Bookshelf, a new indie game store specializing in unique role-playing games, opens its first physical location in Milwaukee.
How sports traditions like March Madness can support brain health
Three experts from the University of Kentucky say the answer may be yes. Research shows that staying mentally, socially and emotionally engaged can help support long-term brain health. Activities tied to sports — like predicting tournament outcomes, reminiscing about past games or gathering with friends and family to watch — can stimulate memory, strengthen cognitive skills and foster meaningful social connections.
Paleontology has an Epstein problem. Women in the field say it's a symptom of a deeper misogyny
The names of hundreds of scientists have appeared in the Epstein files, including prominent dinosaur researchers. As the paleontology community reckons with the fallout of these revelations, women in the field say it's bringing to the forefront what they've known for years — that paleontology is ripe with abuse and harassment, and its institutions protect men at the top at the expense of women trying to build careers in spaces that treat them as disposable.
Intel Precompiled Shaders Accelerate Game Load Times By Up To 3x On Arc GPUs, Now Available & Supported In 13 Games
Intel Arc GPUs can finally enable Precompiled Shaders for faster loading times that are supported in 13 games at launch.
Maikel Garcia named World Baseball Classic MVP for helping lead Venezuela to first ever title
Garcia went 10 for 26 in seven games
Foxboro approves World Cup entertainment license - Boston News, Weather, Sports
FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - Foxboro town leaders voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the entertainment license needed for the FIFA World Cup games to move forwardRead More
Prep sports roundup: St. John Bosco gets its fourth shutout in five games
No. 1 St. John Bosco baseball opened Trinity League play with 6-0 win over JSerra.
Intel enables precompiled shader selivery on Arc B-series and Core Ultra iGPUs in new driver, up to 3x faster loading times
Intel Arc gets Graphics Shader Distribution Service, 13 games supported at launch Today, Intel has rolled out its Graphics Shader Distribution Service in
Let the games begin: Foxboro signs off on entertainment license for FIFA
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially coming to Gillette Stadium this summer after months of uncertainty.
BHP names Brandon Craig as CEO, succeeding Mike Henry
Mining giant BHP Group on Wednesday named Brandon Craig as CEO to succeed Mike Henry, who will step down after more than six years at the helm.
810 Entertainment brings bowling, dining, gaming to The Arboretum of South Barrington
A new entertainment venue offering an all-in-one destination for dining, games and private events is now open at The Arboretum of South Barrington. Village representatives, community leaders and memb...
Nvidia’s AI-Powered Photorealistic Gaming Technology Roasted As ‘AI Slop’
Nvidia promised its new technology is a “dramatic leap in visual realism,” though gamers voiced fears it will diminish the artistic appearance of video games.
How to run your 2026 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, plus make an NCAA Tournament game
The CBS Sports 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2026 office pools.
Newest cohort of top business scholars honored by Seneff, FSU president
James M. Seneff, a celebrated alumnus and major supporter of Florida State University, on Friday encouraged a cohort of elite students in the Herbert
Nintendo Switch 2 update adds one possible fix for blurry OG Switch games
Switch games running at 720p can look worse on the Switch 2's 1080p display.
Love retro video games? Here are our favourite consoles to play on
From Evercade and Atari to Nintendo and Playstation.
Tim Cook names Apple's greatest contributions, talks tariff refunds and retirement rumors
Apple CEO Tim Cook continues the company’s 50th anniversary celebration with a press stop at Good Morning America on ABC...
Nintendo Switch 2 update adds ‘Handheld Boost Mode’ for original Switch games
Switch 1 games are getting a boost.
Introducing the Ultimate Earbuds for Every Workout: Nike x Powerbeats Pro 2
The special-edition earbuds deliver premium sound that empowers athletes to tune out the noise, stay focused on their goals and push beyond their limits.
Open AI boss Sam Altman’s appearance at Hollywood celebrity hangout sparks rumors of a big move into the entertainment biz
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. On Saturday night before the Oscars, Tower Bar was packed with entertainment and media names — but the most talked about diner wasn’t from...
DETROIT PISTONS PARTNERING WITH SCRIPPS SPORTS, TV-20 DETROIT TO BROADCAST FIVE GAMES OVER REMAINDER OF SEASON
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the organization will partner with Scripps Sports and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit for a third consecutive season
Xbox 360, PS3 And Nintendo Wii U Are "Officially Retro", Says GameStop
"They are still very cool, and anyone who owned one at launch is absolutely not old"
After serving prison time, Andrea James became a leading criminal justice advocate. Now she's running for governor.
"It's time we start using the tremendous wealth in this state to invest in people's needs."
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US
Iran’s soccer federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches to Mexico from the United States due to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian soccer president Mehdi Taj said on Monday.
Port Gamble S’Klallam business arm names first tribal CEO
For the first time a tribal member will be CEO of the Port Gamble S'Klallam business arm, overseeing The Point Casino and other emerging ventures.
Huge Nintendo Switch 2 Update Adds Handheld Mode Boost For Switch 1 Titles
Nintendo has announced a major new Switch 2 feature that improves the performance of most Switch 1 games when played in handheld mode.
China's biggest tech players are piling into the OpenClaw gold rush
China's biggest tech names are scrambling for a piece of OpenClaw after the AI agent created a nationwide frenzy.
Suspended: Bayern Munich’s Nicolas Jackson handed two-game ban
FC Bayern will be without its backup striker for two games.
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.
Kane's 2 goals lead Red Wings past Flames
Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Kane has 504 career goals, trailing Mike Modano (561), Keith Tkachuk (538) and Jeremy Roenick (513).
PSA: Switch 2 Update Adds Handheld Mode Boost, Here's How To Use It
Enhance your experience with original Switch games
GameStop Declares Xbox360, PS3 Retro Consoles, Millennials Are In Shambles
GameStop released a memo designating the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii U retro consoles, reminding every Millennial who grew up with those systems they are now washed.
AG Letitia James pushes bill to ban 'surveillance pricing'
Using personal data like browsing history and more, Instacart charged individualized prices for items unbeknownst to customers, according to data.
GameStop declares Nintendo Wii U as a retro console, trade-in bonus offer announced
GameStop issues statement that Nintendo Wii U, PS3, and Xbox 360 are retro consoles and announces a special trade-in bonus offer.
National Minority Quality Forum Names Dr. Kevin Chen of NYC Health + Hospitals to "40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health" List - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals’ Ambulatory Care Innovation Lab Assistant Vice President Dr. Kevin Chen has been named to the National Minority Quality Forum’s
DLSS 5 looks like a real-time generative AI filter for video games
Photoreal or Instagram filter-real?
Nvidia Wants to Slop-ify Your PC Games With Its New AI Upscaler
You'll love DLSS 5 if you can't get enough of ugly, uncanny, and overly textured AI slop.
Disney names Debra OConnell as chairman of Disney Entertainment Television
Disney on Monday named Debra OConnell as the chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, adding that she will oversee brands including ABC Entertainment, Disney Branded Television, Hulu Originals and National Geographic Content.
Dana Walden Unveils Her Disney Entertainment Leadership Team Spanning Film, TV, Streaming & Games; Debra OConnell Upped To DET Chairman
Dana Walden Unveils Her Disney Entertainment Leadership Team Spanning Film, TV, Streaming & Games; Debra OConnell Upped To DET Chairman
The Walt Disney Company Sets Leadership Team for Expanded Disney Entertainment Segment
BURBANK, Calif., March 16, 2026--Dana Walden, incoming president and chief creative officer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today announced the new leadership structure for Disney Entertainment, bringing together the company’s streaming, film, and television businesses along with its growing games and digital entertainment division. Consumers today want to engage with Disney’s storytelling and characters in a multitude of ways – whether on Disney+, in theaters, or through the digital gam
Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president
The widely expected decision comes in the wake of numerous resignations and cancellations during President Donald Trump's second term, although Trump himself has cited the need for repairs as a reason for the closure.
Nvidia unveils DLSS 5 at GTC to bring real-time AI to video games
Nvidia (NVDA) made several announcements at its annual GTC event. Read for more.
Square Enix games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch now on sale, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake
A new Square Enix sale for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch has started up at retailers, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake and more.
MLB Free Agency Outlook: Arozarena, Skubal among top names
Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and Seattle Mariners OF Randy Arozarena could become free agents for the first time after the World Series next fall.
Sony’s AI graphics upscaling for PS5 Pro games is getting a big update tonight
Less flickering and shimmering this time around.
High school sports: Games of the week for March 16-23
The 2026 spring sports season is underway. See the top games of the week for March 16-23.
EHR fragmentation offers an opportunity to enhance care coordination and experience
Harmonizing electronic health record platforms and their legacy data tames complexity and enables easier patient access to information and greater patient trust in the healthcare system, says NewYork-Presbyterian's EHR manager.
Sony Confirms PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR Upgrades for Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Even Former Xbox Console Exclusive Hellblade 2
Sony has confirmed an array of games set to benefit from PlayStation 5 Pro's upgraded PSSR visual boost, which launches more broadly via a new system software update available later today.
PSSR 2 Out Today, Supports 12 Games at Launch, is “A Big Improvement Over PSSR 1, So Big it Justifies the Existence of PS5 Pro”
PSSR 2 is out today, supporting 12 games at launch, and both game developers and Digital Foundry agree it is "a big improvement" over PSSR 1.
Tested: PS5 Pro's Upgraded PSSR Put Through Its Paces On Four Top-Tier Games
Silent Hill f, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Monster Hunter Wilds, Dragon Age: The Veilguard
2026 NCAA Tournament Midwest Region bracket preview: Predictions, sleepers, players to watch
Breaking down the 2026 NCAA Tournament Midwest Region with predictions, upset picks, sleeper teams, best first-round games and players to watch in March Madness.
PS5 Pro's Upgraded PSSR Is Rolling Out Today--Here Are The First Games Getting It
Cyberpunk 2077 will get a PS5 Pro update in the future, alongside other titles like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Silent Hill F, and Resident Evil Requiem.
Warner Bros Montréal reportedly hit with staff cuts
Former employees state that roles across multiple divisions were made redundant last Friday
Who could join Casey Alexander's staff at Kansas State basketball
Casey Alexander's first order of business as Kansas State's coach will be to build his coaching staff. Here are some names to monitor.
Massachusetts high school sports MIAA spring 2026 schedule key dates
Spring high school sports are underway in Massachusetts. Keep track of key dates when games start, bracket releases and when the playoffs begin.
This is your brain on pleasure (even the guilty kind)
It’s likely you have at least one “guilty pleasure.” Maybe it’s romance novels. Or reality TV… Playing video games… or getting swept into obscure corners of TikTok. Neuroscientists say the pleasure response helps us survive as a species. So why do we feel embarrassed by some of the things we love the most? Even if you don't have these negative emotions, experiencing – and studying – pleasure is not as straightforward as it might seem. For a long time, neuroscientists thought the concept of "pleasure" referred to a singular system in the brain. But as research into the subject grew, scientists realized that pleasure is really a cycle of "wanting" and "liking" – each with separate neural mechanisms. Today on the show, producer Rachel Carlson explores this cycle with researchers, who weigh in on the science of pleasure. Even the kind that makes us feel guilty. Read more of Rachel’s story on guilty pleasures. Interested in more brain science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Blind dates and guessing games: Reel8 creates entertainment, community through videos
Reel8 Productions creates social media videos featuring content that speaks to the interests, lifestyles and commonalities of Northwestern students, according to Co-Founder and Executive Director of reel8 and Medill senior Judy Zeng. Inspired by channels like Jubilee and Cut, the founding members of the unscripted video production club wanted to create similar videos with a...
Wally Szczerbiak is calling NCAA Tournament games, but not RedHawks
Former Miami University standout Wally Szczerbiak is calling several NCAA Tournament games, but not the RedHawks' First Four game against SMU.
📊 If Brasileirão ended now: updated table after Sunday’s matches
Seven games continued round 6 of the Brasileirão this Sunday (15).The round officially concludes this Monday (16), when Chapecoense hosts Grêmio at Arena Condá, at 8 PM (Brasília time).São Paulo,...
Meet 19-year-old US Paralympic skier who brought home huge medal haul in debut
The 19-year-old Para Alpine skier Audrey Crowley made her Paralympics debut at the 2026 Games — and hauled in three medals for an impressive showing.
Shohei Ohtani Reveals Plans for 2028 Olympics After WBC Exit
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani opened up about the 2028 Olympics and his desired involvement as the games hit the Los Angeles area in a couple years.