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Worried about rising beef prices? WA farmers say, share a cow
CARNATION, Washington — Far from the refrigerated meat sections of Seattle's grocery stores, two dozen beef cattle relaxed in the afternoon drizzle falling on Carnation Farms' grassy fields. Livestock manager
Europeans struggle to imagine 'credible' future, study finds
New research identifies an 'imagination gap' as where political choices can still matter
HSBC to wind down German business for transaction services, over 300 jobs to be phased out
HSBC is winding down its transactions services business in Germany, resulting in more than 300 job reductions, a spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.
Europeans struggle to imagine 'credible' future, finds study
New research identifies an 'imagination gap' as where political choices can still matter
Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Expands 4D Wizard Of Oz As Valuation Hinges On Growth Story
New 4D effects spotlight Sphere Entertainment’s product ambitions Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) just rolled out an expanded 4D package for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, adding animatronic Winged Monkeys, themed scents, Glinda Glitter, pyrotechnic fireworks, and scented apples from September 25, 2026. For investors watching Sphere Entertainment, the latest 4D upgrade lands after a choppy few months, with the share price down about 11% over 30 days but still showing strong momentum through a 51%...
A path toward justice and public safety
Strangulation can be one of the most dangerous forms of assault; despite the lack of visible ailments it is accompanied by. Though strangulation leaves no broken bones, bruises or visible wounds, it is one of the strongest predictors of future homicides for domestic violence victims. Until this year, second-degree assault by strangulation was not classified […]
La Porte County Business Expo Brings Local Business Together September 17
Michigan City, IN – Businesses and community members from throughout La Porte County are invited to connect, discover local products and services, and build new contacts at the La Porte County Business Expo on Thursday, September 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Purdue Northwest – Westville campus. The collaborative event is hosted by the Michigan City Chamber, Westville Area Chamber, and La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) and will showcase businesses from across La Porte County and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the people behind local businesses, learn about the products and services available and make
The Business of Building a Medical Practice
In this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, Dani sits down with Dr. William Boyd, who has spent more than 30 years building and running his own practices.
49ers defensive lineman Alfred Collins' injury latest blow to largely unproven unit
San Francisco 49ers second-year defensive lineman Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon at the team's second practice in Melbourne and will be out for the season, coach Kyle Shanahan said.
'Our year': Kane and Bayern primed for Champions League tilt
Bayern Munich have made it clear their main goal this season is to win the Champions League after recent near-misses, with Harry Kane saying "it has to be our year".Bayern have twice made the Champions League semi-finals in Kane's three years at the club, but no further.
What Cleveland’s new mental health crisis center looks like
The new Cleveland crisis center brings services for mental health services under one roof. It will open on Sept. 28.
Altour's Boult: Rising Travel Costs a 'Permanent Phenomenon'
Travel costs will continue rising into 2027, though more slowly than earlier this year, according to the annual GBTA-Altour forecast. Altour chief commercial officer Michael Boult spoke with BTN's Michael B. Baker about the findings, why travel buyers should expect little relief from higher prices in the near term, and why policy might not be the answer.
Madison council rejects funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Center For Family Health Sports Scoreboard
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HHS announces $383 million investment in mental health, crisis services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced over $383 million in SAMHSA grants to expand the 988 Lifeline, crisis teams, and rural healthcare.
Nebraska Senator Tanya Storer: Law requires brand committee members’ principal business ‘raising cattle’
Last week, the gubernatorial appointments to the newly restructured Nebraska Brand Committee were announced by the Governor’s Office. Under LB1187, the committee should be comprised of five district representatives plus one representative who owns or...
Winterville man accused of assaulting women with keyboard, officers at ECU Health Medical Center
A Winterville man has been arrested after warrants say he assaulted several women and officers at ECU Health Medical Center.
Licensed counselor reveals link between weight loss and mental health effects
Bonnie Mitchell, a licensed professional clinical counselor in California, said that while a new study shows a correlation between weight-loss drug use and self-reported mental health symptoms, it cannot prove causation.
LSU Will Not Roster Former NFL Players Wright, Harris
It’s unclear if de-escalation will be enough to end the litigation altogether.
Lubbock first responders promote wellness programs to address mental health
First responders in Lubbock are highlighting department wellness programs designed to give officers, firefighters and paramedics access to mental health support.
David Brooks argues against political radicalism on YPU floor
David Brooks, a former New York Times columnist who became a presidential fellow in February, spoke in favor of the resolution, “Political Radicalism is Cowardice.” After arguments ranging from Edmund Burke to climate change, the resolution failed.
Health-oriented Korean rice bowl restaurant opens on Whitney Avenue
BIBIM, a new venture from the owner of bb.q Chicken, aims to offer affordable, healthy Korean fare in a customizable form. In its opening week, the restaurant has sold 1,000 bowls, according to a manager.
SBA promotes CHOICE Arrangements for small-business health benefits
The SBA and CMS are promoting CHOICE Arrangements, formerly known as ICHRAs, as an alternative health benefits model for small businesses.
SBA promotes CHOICE Arrangements for small-business health benefits
The SBA and CMS are promoting CHOICE Arrangements, formerly known as ICHRAs, as an alternative health benefits model for small businesses.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day ”and “The Odyssey ”boost 2026 domestic box office to best summer on record
“Brand New Day” is the highest-earning summer release in over a decade, and this summer’s record-breaking gross more than doubles that of last summer’s.
SK hynix Charts Its Business and Technology Direction at the 2026 Future Forum—”Now Is the Golden Time to Leap Forward”
▲ SK hynix Vice President Jaewuk Ju, head of the Smart Manufacturing Technology/AX Advance department, delivering the first keynote presentation
West Virginia State Police cadets to begin mental health crisis training September 9
West Virginia State Police cadets will begin Keystone Model crisis training Sept. 9. Classroom lessons and realistic simulations will teach them to recognize behavioral health emergencies, communicate effectively and safely de-escalate encounters.
AJ Barner practiced fully on Tuesday
AJ Barner is set to play in Week 1 against the New England Patriots.
New Apple CEO to face first test with foldable iPhone launch
Apple is expected to unveil a slew of new and updated devices, including a long-rumored foldable iPhone, when it holds its annual late-summer hardware event on Wednesday in Cupertino, California.The tech giant is expected to finally reveal a long-awaited foldable iPhone, currently rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, which will start at $2,000, according to reports.
What to stream: ‘The Paper,’ ‘In the Grey,’ Bloc Party’s latest album
The second season of “The Paper” and a new album from Bloc Party are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar Gets Green Light for Entertainment
Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar has received approval for an entertainment license. The Select Board unanimously approved Pomona’s entertainment license application as part of the consent agenda at Tuesday’s meeting....
Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, September 9 vs. Reds
The Dodgers close out their nine-game homestand on Wednesday night, with one more game against the Cincinnati Reds. Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Wednesday, and like Tuesday starter Tarik Skubal is set up to face the Reds twice in a row, as these two teams meet up again next week for four games at Great American Ball […]
UC Berkeley Welcomes QuantrolOx to its Quantum Innovation Corridor
Quantum researchers and campus leaders heralded the arrival of QuantrolOx at UC Berkeley’s Roger Herst Quantum Nexus. The occasion marks the first U.S. office for QuantrolOx, establishing a foothold
Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan
Oil prices jumped for the fourth straight session, gaining more than $1 in early trade on Wednesday after Iran launched fresh attacks on U.S. military assets in the Gulf as the war between Washington and Tehran continued to spill out across the region.
49ers catching early breaks — including avoiding Rams’ Aaron Donald
Kyle Shanahan went out of his way to avoid providing injury updates after the 49ers’ first practice in Australia, cleverly pointing out that they were a full day ahead of...
Pat Fitzgerald Tells Spartans Playing Time Starts in Practice
Pat Fitzgerald told Michigan State that playing time is earned in practice, not on Saturdays. #GoGreen
What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
Midterms are often difficult for the party in power in Washington, and Trump believes the event can juice enthusiasm for the party and boost turnout among his voters.
Hundreds protest plans to close Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences: "We're going to make our voices heard"
Apple adds 37 hardware identifiers ahead of ‘Surprise and Shine’ event
Apple has added new hardware identifiers for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other devices, some of which could be announced as soon as tomorrow.
SteelSeries Brings Its Outstanding Infinite Battery System to Controllers With the Aeon Pro for Xbox and PC, But Is It Worth the Sky-High Price Tag?
The SteelSeries Aeon Pro packs in just about every "pro" feature you could ask for in a controller, with Hall-effect thumbsticks, tactile switch buttons, adjustable triggers, and the company's outstanding hot-swappable battery system.
MUSC Health to open new dental clinic in Florence, expand oral care in Pee Dee
MUSC Health is opening a new dental and oral care clinic in Florence that officials say will expand access to dental services across the Pee Dee and help train
MAC Asks NCAA, CFP to Overturn Western Michigan-Michigan Game Result
The conference previously seemed to accept the game’s outcome.
Apple wanted the iPhone Ultra to cost $1,999, new report says
But the RAM apocalypse intervened. Apple is holding its big annual iPhone launch event on September 9, and it's widely expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra...
The 98 Biggest TV Show Flops, Bombs and Misses in the First Half of 2026
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) In July, I updated my look at how the “streaming bubble” popped since 2023, showing the decline in streaming TV shows over time. But after compiling and analyzing and writing about over one hundred TV show flops in the first half of 2026—I counted 99 “nominees” and there are even more honorable mentions—I couldn’t have told you that the number of shows is going down. When it comes to scripted, English-language TV shows, it feels like we have as many bombs as ever. I don’t keep a specific count, but some streamers probably had as many flops as they’ve ever had.1 That’s right, it’s time for part two of my analysis of the biggest flops, bombs and misses on streaming in the first half of 2026. Two weeks ago, I took a look at films. Today, TV shows. If you want to read the full methodology for how I assemble this list, you can find it at the bottom of this article. In short, this list is… ...scripted and unscripted TV shows,...from the nine major streamers,...in the US (using US-only ratings),...excluding true crime, kids and foreign-language shows,...that got no/poor ratings,...from Jan-2026 to the end of June-2026. Reminder: this article does not represent my personal opinion—many of these shows are great!—but I follow the data, and a miss is a miss and a bomb is a bomb. Also, price matters. If a TV show costs north of $100 million, it needs to get lots and lots of streaming viewership to justify that budget. As with past editions, I ordered this list by streamer, going from best (fewest flops) to worst (the most misses)—taking the size of the flops into consideration—and like the last edition, three or four streamers vied to take the win/loss of having the most flops. (But the actual winner is no surprise.) I try to avoid tooting my own horn too much, but seriously, in just under 5,000 words (including the methodology section) I provide a mostly comprehensive overview of the eight major streamers (Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, and Apple TV) for the first half of the year, mentioning most of their hits and all their misses. It summarizes the entire first half of 2026! If you want to support this work, please subscribe. Subscribe Tubi Big Mood Boarders The Freak Brothers Twenty Twenty Six Honorable Mentions: Busted on Bodycam, Deestroying the Pitch, Destination World Cup 2026 I don’t think that Tubi spends all that much making or (mostly) licensing these original TV shows—Big Mood, Boarders and Twenty Twenty Six all come from the UK—but they’re not free and they didn’t chart anywhere. Winner: The Freak Brothers Have you even heard of this show? It’s an animated comedy...that’s on its third season! And Pete Davidson, Woody Harrelson, John Goodman and Tiffany Haddish all provide voice talent for it. Yes, animated shows don’t cost as much as live action shows, but cheap isn’t free! So a show with this level of talent needs to perform better. Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Honorable Mentions: Behind the Attraction, Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations, We Call It Imagineering Disney+ doesn’t make all that many original shows anymore. They had two flops, and one was animated. Their one not-a-miss show, Wonder Man, got just good enough viewership to not be considered a “miss”...but it’s since been cancelled. At this point, Disney has pivoted entirely away from making big budget TV shows for Disney+ to making...almost nothing for Disney+? Sure, Disney’s spending circa 2019-2022 was unsustainable, but now they’re pivoting too far in the other direction. At some point, Disney needs to stop shifting strategies so wildly. Really, Disney should have made fewer shows for Disney+ at launch and the shows they did make at that time needed to be made at more reasonable budgets. And they should adopt that strategy now. Winner: Daredevil: Born Again Daredevil, the Marvel Comics character, is on my personal Mount Rushmore of favorite superheroes, so it pains me to give him the win/loss today, but this show deserves it. I’ll repeat my hot take from last spring: “Based on his popularity, Daredevil should be in movies, and probably ones that cost a lot less than the MCU’s usual price tag. Disney/Bob Iger/Ike Perlmutter (who, based on reporting, made the decision) made a huge mistake selling TV shows to Netflix in the 2010s, thus limiting this character to the small screen. Daredevil could have anchored Marvel’s post-Infinity War plans, and if he did, the MCU would probably be in a better place than it is now.” HBO Max 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… What four streamers had the most misses... HBO’s strong start to 2026… The caveat to Peacock’s turnaround this year... Paramount+’s key man problem… What country isn’t delivering hits for Netflix or Hulu... The cavalcade of stars on a streamer where no one is watching their shows... Across nearly 5,000 words of analysis… And a lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you’d like to read more about why you should subscribe, please read this article about the Streaming Ratings Report, why it matters, why you need it, and why we cover streaming ratings best.
Central Health to vote on proposed property tax increase for Travis County
Your property taxes could go up again next year. Central Health, which is the hospital district for Travis County, is proposing an increase to provide mental health services to those in crisis.
The science of sleep trackers on smart watches
In this segment, scientists are issuing a caution about sleep trackers featured on devices like Apple Watch.
‘Tsunami’ of Behavioral Health Challenges Amid OIG’s Anti-Psychotics Work Plan Seen Impacting QMs and Reimbursement in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes have only reached the tip of the iceberg when it comes to mental health challenges in the sector, with such challenges affecting quality
ICE raid targets Danville area workers
Danville, Pa. — Multiple traffic stops in the Danville area led to the detention of people suspected of being in the country illegally Sept. 2, while a separate account from
Smithfield Foods expects to swing to third-quarter operating loss in fresh pork business
Smithfield Foods said on Tuesday its fresh pork segment is expected to swing to an adjusted operating loss in the third quarter, due to persistent pressure from lower hog prices and a shrinking industry market spread amid cautious spending.
Hailey Bieber poses nude, opens up about her Brazilian roots
Hailey Bieber is saying more and wearing less. The 29-year-old model posed nude on the cover of photographer Renell Medrano’s ICE magazine, appearing in "Vol.
September 10 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities
A National Day of Service and Remembrance is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in Dixon.
Orchard Place names Haselhuhn vice president of advancement
Orchard Place has named Adam Haselhuhn its new vice president of advancement, effective Sept. 14. Haselhuhn has more than 14 years of experience in higher education and healthcare philanthropy, most recently serving in senior development leadership roles at the John Stoddard Cancer Center and UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Foundation. He previously served as director…
New Mobile Crisis vehicle expands behavioral health response in Broome County
The expanded program took effect April 1 and includes increased staffing and response capacity for community-based behavioral health crisis services throughout Broome County.
Snowflake CEO: AI is unleashing a flywheel effect on our business
Snowflake may have a few more surprising quarters ahead as customers pay for added AI services.
Sonoma County delays opening of El Verano behavioral health facility for second time this year
The facility in El Verano — which would bring services closer and expand homelessness services to Sonoma Valley residents and which county officials had called “a big win for the Valley” — was originally expected to open in June.
Travel information for the Champions League opener v Villarreal
Rail servicesGetting thereThe RE 57 from Sauerland will make unscheduled stops at Signal Iduna Park station at 6:15 pm, 7:15 pm and 8:15 pm, and at Dortmund Central Station five minutes later each tim...
Justin Leventhal: A free market needs prices
Price transparency will not fix every distortion in healthcare, but without it, no serious market reform can work.
Haaland double powers Man City to victory over Porto
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Porto.This time, though, they got the second goal to kill Porto off as Haaland slotted in Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross for his 59th Champions League goal in 59 games in the competition. kca/iwd/nf
Annapolis' Storm Brothers Ice Cream expands menu as City Dock construction hurts business
Owner Sveinn Storm said high rents and seasonal crowds have always made running a business downtown challenging, but the City Dock construction has added to the strain.
Pritzker defends Logan prison closure; pumps 5-year plan to attract new business to Lincoln
During a media appearance Tuesday in Bloomington, Pritzker said he's the most pro-economic development governor since Jim Thompson, who left office in 1991. He plans to work with Logan County officials to state properties where industry has left, including the pending closure of Logan Correctional Center.
TRUE Community Credit Union Highlights Business Services
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Driver crashes through Bradenton business on Cortez Road, police say
Bradenton police said the crash happened Sunday afternoon.
S&P 500 falls as AI worries hit software makers
The S&P 500 declined as AI competition fears hit software stocks and Middle East tensions lifted oil prices, with investors eyeing upcoming inflation data.
2026 North Dakota Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference is next week | Health and Human Services North Dakota
Registration is open for the sixth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Sept. 14-17 in Bismarck. The conference will also be available virtually.
U.S. Department of Health announces key leadership changes at FDA
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday named four senior leaders at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including the heads of its drug center and vaccines and biologics unit.
U.S. Department of Health Announces Key Leadership Changes at FDA
Sept 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday named four senior leaders at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including the heads of its drug center and vaccines and biologics unit. (Reporting by Christy Santhosh in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim ...
Apple Releases Firmware Update for 140W USB-C Power Adapter
Apple today released a firmware update (version 1.4.90) for its 140W USB-C Power Adapter. It is unclear what is included in the latest firmware, as Apple does not publish release notes for this. The update will be installed automatically over time when the power adapter is plugged in and connected to a Mac or other device. The update will be installed automatically over time when the power adapter is plugged in and connected to a Mac or other device.
Fairfax Family Practice Centers selects new CEO
Fairfax County-based Fairfax Family Practice Centers has a new full-time CEO, with Frank Mencini beginning the role last week.
National Park Service’s WWII series highlights Washington State nature reserve
Olympic National Park had strategic 13 Aircraft Warning Service stations.
The Business of Building a Medical Practice
In this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, Dani sits down with Dr. William Boyd, who has spent more than 30 years building and running his own practices.
New Australian Open Head Suggests Shortening Grand Slam Matches
Andrew Abdo took over for Craig Tilley last month.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports increase of measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced an increase in measles cases across southwestern Wisconsin on Tuesday.
Hackers breach F5 BIG-IP APM devices to deploy Linux rootkit
A Linux rootkit targeting devices in F5 BIG-IP APM environments can intercept PHP file loading and inject a fileless web shell directly into memory, avoiding the need to write malicious code to disk.
Philz Coffee workers in California file to form union to negotiate new contract
The notice was delivered Tuesday
Independent Kansas health systems launch shared services organization
Five Kansas health systems have launched a regional collaboration, called Astra Health, to pool resources and coordinate services while retaining their independence. | Astra Health's five founding members, who serve more than half a million patients annually, hope to improve quality and trim costs at scale while maintaining their independence.
HHS Announces Key Leadership Selections at FDA to Promote Innovation, Reform, and National Health Priorities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of four senior leaders at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jeff Blackburn Talks Chasing More Slam Coverage
Jeff Blackburn on Tennis Channel's record ratings and its Grand Slam ambitions.
Dunlap highlights high home heating oil prices in Maine
Dunlap, who faces former Republican Gov. Paul LePage on the Nov. 3 ballot, said Maine continues to be the state where more people rely on home heating oil than any other.
At rally to save Academy of Natural Sciences museum, protesters urge Drexel to 'act like it's an emergency'
Local lawmakers and scientists outlined several options to preserve the museum, which is due to close Sept. 30.
Exclusive: Two of gaming’s biggest names are making a big investment in gaming’s future
The first thing to know about the Nova Games Foundation is that it isn’t about The Game Awards. And it’s not about PlayStation. The ambitious new grant program is the brainchild of Geoff Keighley and Mark Cerny. Keighley is the host of The Game Awards, Summer Game Fest and Opening Night Live. Cerny is a game designer of some 45 years and the lead architect for the PlayStation 4 and 5. But this new thing, which they’re revealing through Game File, isn’t about their day jobs. It’s an unaffiliated, standalone philanthropic project. It’s a bet on the artistic future of video games and a way, they tell me, to give back. “I’m nearing the end of my career,” Cerny recently told me over email. “I’m not done yet, but paying it forward—in the best way possible—is very much on my mind these days,” The Nova Games Foundation is a university-affiliated fellowship program, intended to offer six-figure grants to 20 young game designers each year, potentially for decades to come. It will offer no-strings-attached funding along with mentorship from games industry leaders, a combination intended to aid the development of groundbreaking new games, Cerny and Keighley told me. Nova will begin accepting applications in December, from class of 2026 and 2027 students from 13 affiliated gaming programs at universities in eight countries. The schools working with Nova include the New York University and the University of Southern California in the U.S., along with Abertay University in Scotland, Cnam-Enjmin in France, TH Köln in Germany, and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, Cerny and Keighley said. The plan: $100,000 per recipient, with about a quarter of Nova fellows eligible for up to $500,000 more for projects that are shaping up particularly well. Payments will be delivered based on development milestones, and recipients will own their games. Nova will help promote the work, and developers will be free to pursue the publishers and platforms of their choice. Nova can help introduce fellows to publishers, but won’t take a cut. “I’ve always wanted to give back, but given my role in the industry, I’ve never felt it appropriate to commercially invest in games,” Keighley told Game File. “I’ve never owned stock in a game company or taken a financial stake in a game. Nova is philanthropy: we aren’t taking equity or looking to recoup the grants. The return we’re hoping for is creative—helping new voices make games and find their footing. “Mark and I have each made multi-million-dollar donations to establish the foundation, and we intend to keep contributing. We hope others will join us.” Cerny and Keighley have already hired an executive director, John Maconga, and a head of grants, recent Game Developers Conference director Ashley Corrigan, to help launch the effort. They’re working to recruit game industry leaders to join the effort. Keighley says “dozens of leading game directors have already expressed interest in contributing their time.” To name one, they’ve already gotten Josef Fares, lead designer from It Takes Two and Spit Fiction studio Hazelight on board with a donation and pledge to help out. “I’m proud to support Nova because it gives the next generation of creators the freedom to explore their creativity and hopefully bring their unique visions to life,” Fares told Game File. A plan forged from a friendship Keighley and Cerny have known each other a long time. It’s been so long, Cerny isn’t even sure exactly when they met. “We travel in much the same circles and I’m sure first intersected in the 90s or early 2000s,“ Cerny said. Keighley thinks it might have been during his stint writing a column about the mid-’90s console 3DO for a gaming magazine while Cerny was working on games with Crystal Dynamics or on Way of the Warrior with Naughty Dog. They became genuine friends about a 10 years ago, Keighley said, as they bonded over a shared love of games and a hope to improve the industry. “About a decade ago, we started having dinner a few times a year in LA,” Keighley said. “Just to catch up on life and the industry. Those conversations continued over Zoom during COVID. Nova grew out of that friendship and a question we kept coming back to: ‘What could we do to help the next generation of game directors get started?’” Keighley credits Cerny with the idea to figure out a way to put their money and time back into the industry. At one of those dinners, Keighley proposed the idea of a fellowship program. He’d recalled applying for a Rhodes Scholarship when he was younger. “Spoiler: I didn’t get it,” he said. He’d admired the MacArthur Foundation’s so-called “genius grants.” He liked these kinds of programs that recognized people’s talents and gave them the financial boost and the freedom to realize their potential. With Cerny, he had pondered what a game industry version of that could be. Keighley liked the idea of centering the fellowship on students, drawing inspiration from the accomplishments of Jenova Chen, the USC game design graduate who went on to lead the creation of gently moving, ambitious games such as Flower and Journey. Keighley also thought it could be useful to help promising graduates bridge the transition from student to professional. “Joining an established studio isn’t always possible—especially in today’s market—and even then, it isn’t the right path for everyone,” Keighley said. A fellowship, he realized, could give “graduates the time, resources and guidance to pursue a game of their own and not worry about the commercial viability.” As the idea took shape, Cerny also saw an opportunity to enable more games of a certain type: “The target with the grants is games as an artistic medium,” Cerny told me. “We like to say games with ‘artistic, literary and societal value.’” He added: “I’m a pretty big gamer myself, though I tend to gravitate towards the smaller and more unique or artistic titles, games like Neva, Abzu, Gorogoa, Stray or Outer Wilds. I was just playing and Roger on a flight to Japan, and was getting misty eyed to a degree that I was concerned that a flight attendant would ask me if I was OK. “So one fun benefit here is the games that will come out of the Nova Games Foundation – I can’t wait to play them myself.” Cerny believes it will also be useful for Nova fellows to hone their craft and team leadership skills. “We are looking for the next generation of visionaries,” he said. “The trick is that they will also need to have the executive function necessary to drive a small project to completion.” Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Going big with this Keighley and Cerny may have started Nova and may be the ones primarily backing it right now, but they’re dreaming of something that goes beyond them. “Mark and I may have helped get it started, but one of our measures of success is that Nova grows into something the entire games industry feels a sense of ownership in,” Keighley said. “Our ambition is to build a lasting endowment supported by people and companies across the industry, and an equally broad community of creators willing to give their time and experience to the next generation.” The industry has a lot of knowledge that it can pass to the next generation, Keighley said: “Nova can hopefully become a way to connect that generosity with talented young creators at the moment when it can make the biggest difference.” Cerny, who told me he believes Nova can mature “over the next 10 or 20 years,” sees an opportunity to give generations of game makers momentum. “The industry has changed immeasurably since I started in games in 1982,” he said. “These graduates have talent, training and tools that outclass what we had back in the day by an astonishing amount. But they face a tough road ahead getting traction in the industry, and many could benefit from our support. We want to be there to give it to them.” “There’s a personal side to this, too,” Keighley said. “I don’t have children, and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I can do for future generations. Games have been my entire career. I’ve been incredibly fortunate, and helping someone else build a life in this industry feels like a meaningful way to give back.” Cerny’s oeuvre dates back to Marble Madness and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. He has stood on stage multiple times to reveal the future of PlayStation hardware. He’s been an executive producer for a string of modern PlayStation classics such as The Last Guardian and Marvel’s Spider-Man. Nevertheless, of Nova, he said, “It’s certainly not like anything I’ve done before.” Nova Foundation applications will be due in December and the first wave of fellows will be announced in March 2027. A full list of participating universities and steps students and recent graduates can take to apply to become a Nova Fellow is forthcoming.
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