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Phoenix data center firm raises $1B to repurpose older facilities amid construction backlash
Saragon, backed by I Squared Capital, is repurposing existing data centers across the nation for AI inference, with headquarters in Phoenix and plans to hire 160-180 employees by end of 2027.
Keynotes announced for Iowa Startup Week
Iowa Startup Week has announced the agenda for the four-day event designed to spotlight and celebrate entrepreneurship in Iowa. The event will be held in Des MoinesSept. 28 through Oct. 1. The following keynote speakers are among those that have been announced:
LIVE: State of Play September 2026 — All the Gameplay, Trailers, and Announcements
It’s State of Play time, and IGN will be reporting live on all the gameplay reveals, trailers, and announcements as they happen right here in our live blog.
The Politics of the Boundary Waters: Volume One
The Politics of the Boundary Waters: Volume One Mining near the Boundary Waters is in the political spotlight this month as a pair of political forums take place in Ely. The first took place Wednesday, Sept. 2 on the college campus in Ely. It featured state Sen. Grant Hauschild and Republican challenger Andrea Zupancich, a […]
Apple paying 400% more for iPhone 18 Pro memory, says TrendForce
A new market intelligence report suggests that Apple will be paying four times more for iPhone 18 Pro memory than...
Health officials turn to mobile-phone data to track Ebola spread in Congo
Health officials battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are using anonymised mobile-phone data to map population movements and identify areas where the virus could spread next, according to the World Health Organisation and researchers working with it.
Health Officials Turn to Mobile-Phone Data to Track Ebola Spread in Congo
By Clement Bonnerot DAKAR, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Health officials battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are using anonymised mobile-phone data to map population movements and identify areas where the virus could spread next, according to the World Health Organisation ...
Trump promises to campaign for Republicans, says they have winning message
On Wednesday, he pledged to campaign in about three dozen contests that could determine control of Congress
Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally
Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Swings To Profit As Debt Comes Down
On August 6, PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) reported second-quarter results that flipped from a year-ago loss into a profit. Net income came in at $32.6 million, compared with a loss of $18.3 million in the same quarter of 2025. Revenue rose to $1.86 billion from $1.77 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $312.6 million from $236.1 […]
Office security workers for OpenAI, Anthropic authorize strike
A union representing 14,000 security workers said it authorized a strike that could impact the offices of AI companies including Google and Meta.
Dueling health priorities
As Republicans and Democrats hone their messaging ahead of the midterms, both parties agree the U.S. health care system needs an overhaul. But they’re pitching very different policies to achieve that.
Opinion: Did climate predictions hold up?
A retrospective analysis shows the 1990 IPCC report correctly predicted much of today's climate crisis due to lack of action.
$50B Rural Health Transformation Program Needs More Transparency, Groups Say
By Arielle Zionts and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersTHURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural healthcare lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against fraud, identify successful projects ...
As sports betting surges, Virginia weighs how to curb gambling harms
As college football season gets into full swing over Labor Day weekend, sports betting companies, public health experts and Virginia lawmakers are confronting a question that has grown more pressing since wagering moved into smartphones: How can the industry keep gambling from becoming an addiction?Representatives from those groups gathered Wednesday at the Hilton Richmond Downtown for a Responsible Gaming Roundtable hosted by the Sports Betting Alliance, an advocacy organization representing bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics and FanDuel — five of the nation’s largest online sports betting operators.
South Carolina NCAA violations include sports betting by track student manager
South Carolina self reported two Level III violations, one included betting done by a track and field student manager.
Trump falsely claims prices are falling rapidly. Some Republican ads acknowledge reality
President Donald Trump has a triumphant message on inflation. Some of his party’s television ads sound very different.
Democrats vow aggressive investigations into Trump ‘corruption’ and ‘grift’ if they win the House
Rep. Robert Garcia would most likely chair the Oversight Committee, while Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., is in line to chair the Judiciary Committee. Here’s how they would use that power.
Jake Johnson hopes hustle, political conditions add up to upset over Republican Brad Finstad
Rochester math teacher Jake Johnson is waging a stiff challenge to Republican incumbent Rep. Brad Finstad. Johnson has gained national Democratic attention but still has an uphill climb to reach a seat in Congress.
Republicans fear Trump will keep super PAC money and not spend on the midterms
President Donald Trump has kept most of his super PAC money on the sidelines and been reticent on his spending plans, worrying Republicans ahead of this fall’s elections.
Good Good Golf leadership collapses following viral Callaway ad backlash
Good Good Golf CEO Matt Kendrick and president Joe Flannery have stepped down from the media company following intense public condemnation over a promotional advertisement for a new Callaway driver, according to multiple reports. The commercial depicted a man pushing a woman to the ground and warning her not to touch the golf club. Good Good co-founder Nahid Giga has been named interim CEO, according to details from an internal memo first reported by Business Insider.
Legal & General Group Plc Invests $6.41 Million in PENN Entertainment, Inc. $PENN
Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 299,874 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,405,000. Legal
'Dear Katie, how far we have come...' - Taylor gets reply from her hero
Ireland's first female world champion writes a letter to Katie Taylor, 30 years after receiving one from her.
Gov. Sherrill, 17 state employee unions reach deal to freeze health benefit contribution increases in 2027
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and 17 unions representing New Jersey state employees have reached an agreement that will waive increases in employee health benefit contribution rates in 2027 …
Jupiter Topco LLC Takes Position in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR
Jupiter Topco LLC bought a new stake in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 90,412 shares of the company's stock, valued at approxi
Meet the South's first Black gay congressman
Rep. Everton Blair will serve just four months in Congress. Still, the South's first Black gay man in the House has plans for his short time there.
Changes to Medicare’s quality payment program may disadvantage radiologists
CMS is moving to new MIPS Value Pathways, or MVPs, which are specialty-specific measures intended to replace traditional ones, experts write in JACR.
Can Andy Burnham transform British politics?
The new British prime minister promises a more interventionist and decentralized state, but there are forces at play that could prevent a fundamental reset.
Husker football scouting report: Ohio
Sports reporter Matthew Malloy previews Nebraska football's season opener against Ohio, including an interview with an Ohio reporter and an appearance from Frank Solich.
Sports/Rec calendar: Sept. 4–13, 2026
Upcoming recreation opportunities and college and prep sports
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, Sept. 3-6 » Nashua Ink Link
Music is happening this weekend. Go get some.
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, Sept. 3-6
"All we need is music, sweet music - there'll be music in the air..." Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.
Brawl of the Business Owners at GOP CD1 Primary Debate on WMUR
Verbal shots were fired in a battle of the business owners at the Republican Primary WMUR debate for the U.S. House of Representatives First Congressional District on Wednesday night.
Work list prioritization tool cuts reporting and turnaround times by over 70%
This could be particularly beneficial in high-volume radiology departments, where delays can accumulate as readers work through lengthy work lists.
SEC reportedly considering removing LSU from conference
The LSU Tigers have been moving forward with plans to add a few players to their roster who have signed professional contracts. However, it sounds like the SEC is considering expelling LSU from the conference if that happens. While adding those players to the roster would violate NCAA and SEC rules, a Louisiana state court…
Report: Cardinals sign CB D'Shawn Jamison to practice squad
Jamison has appeared in 19 games across two seasons in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Trump says he’ll campaign for Republicans in 35 races ahead of the midterms
The president said he’ll travel to help out GOP candidates in competitive contests, including the Senate races in Alaska and Texas.
Chiefs to Host Ex-Broncos Wide Receiver to Workout: Report
The Kansas City Chiefs are going to take a closer look at a former Denver Broncos wide receiver and return man this week. The post Chiefs to Host Ex-Broncos Wide Receiver to Workout: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message
President Donald Trump is urging Republican lawmakers to run on his White House record despite his sagging popularity.
Some elected Republicans are pushing back on Defense Secretary Hegseth’s overhaul of the military
2026 NH Republican CD1 Debate: Health care costs
Brian Cole, Anthony DiLorenzo and Hollie Noveletsky, the Republican candidates to represent New Hampshire's 1st District in Congress, discuss what they can do legislatively to make health care more affordable for Granite Staters.
Wanda Sykes and the 'Philly Sisters' bring women’s sports to Philadelphia
They brought the WNBA to Philadelphia, they launched the first women’s tennis tournament there in 20 years, and they’re just getting started. The “Philly Sisters” want to make Philadelphia the next hub for women’s sports. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports.
Google’s next Pixel Fold reportedly adopting the same crease-less display as Apple
We’re still a few days out from the debut of Apple’s first iPhone foldable which, as many have expected for...
2026 US Open disruption caused by embarrassing social media influencers
The U.S. Open had an unusual disruption Tuesday when influencers were reportedly warned for staging a photoshoot with lights during Naomi Osaka's first-round match.
Sony and Microsoft say they’re not obligated to pass U.S. tariff refunds to consumers, echoing Nintendo
Back in July, Sony executives told investors that the company expected to receive $508 million in refunds from the U.S. government, after tariffs that the PlayStation-maker paid were ruled mostly in 2025 were found to be illegal. “Most” of the refund would by recouped by Sony’s gaming division, its chief financial officer said. This week, Sony’s lawyers are arguing that the company is not legally obligated to pass those proceeds on to consumers who paid for recently price-hiked PlayStation consoles. That’s in the face of a lawsuit from gamers calling on them to do exactly that. “Paying fair market price for voluntarily purchased consumer goods is not a legally cognizable injury in fact,” the lawyers wrote in a legal motion filed on Monday, as they asked a judge in California’s Northern District to dismiss a potential class action lawsuit over the tariff refunds. Microsoft made a similar argument two weeks ahead of Sony’s lawyers, in a similar lawsuit brought by a gamer in federal court in Washington State. As Microsoft’s legal team put it on August 21, in their request for a dismissal of that lawsuit: “There is nothing unjust about Plaintiff purchasing an Xbox at an advertised price and getting exactly what he paid for—regardless of whatever theory he devised months later about Microsoft’s cost structure.” Both legal fights are set to go on for some time. How things got to this point U.S. tariffs impacting a wide range of imported goods, including game consoles, had kicked off in early 2025. In May 2025, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles, citing “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” They raised them again that September. In August of that year, Sony raised the price of PlayStation 5 consoles, citing “a challenging economic environment.” Sony later told investors that its tariff fees for the fall quarter were nearly $200 million. in February of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 2025 tariffs illegal, prompting impacted companies to begin to request refunds. In turn, consumers began suing the likes of Sony and Microsoft to get what they said was their share. The gamers in the Microsoft and Sony lawsuits argue that the 2025 price hikes of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, which added $50 or more to their sticker price, were due to illegal tariffs and should now be returned to consumers. The Sony suit started in May, when a group of gamers sued in federal court in California, saying Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) would be unjustly enriching itself if it did not pass tariff refunds to its PS5 buyers. “Sony is poised to be paid twice for the same unlawful tariff burden: once by its customers (through elevated prices) and once by the U.S. government (through tariff refunds),” the gamers’ lawyers wrote at the time. They called for Sony to partially reimburse anyone who bought a PlayStation in the U.S. since August 1, 2025. The Microsoft suit, filed by gamer Trevor Hastings against the Xbox giant in July, made similar claims. The console makers push back In late July, Nintendo’s lawyers, facing a similar suit accusing them of double-dipping on tariffs and refunds, replied with arguments that previewed Microsoft’s and Sony’s: “Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying,” they wrote. Sony has buttressed that Nintendo-style argument this week by saying that the gamers have failed to prove that tariffs were the reason for its August 2025 PS5 price hike. They call thatclaim “speculative and illogical.” Other factors, including “inflation, currency fluctuations, component costs, logistics, competitive dynamics, or demand,” could have played a role. (No, the Sony lawyers do not break down the costs and factors that officially triggered the price increases). Microsoft has also argued that there’s no proof in these lawsuits that tariffs drove all or some of the price increase, as it seeks to dismiss the tariff refund suit it’s facing: “Plaintiff provides no specific allegations that would establish any pricing differential attributable to tariffs or suggest any possibility that Microsoft applied then or could recreate now any dollar-for-dollar calculation of tariff-related pricing—any more than it could any other market factor that affects pricing.” To further skewer the gamer side’s argument in its case, Sony’s lawyers have pointed to what might be a surprising defense: yet another PlayStation 5 price hike from this past spring, after the tariffs were ruled illegal. “If the original price increase were attributable to tariffs, SIE [Sony Interactive Entertainment, aka PlayStation] would have had no reason to raise prices again after the Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs.” … “If tariffs were the cause of the price increases, one would expect SIE to lower prices once the tariffs were eliminated—not raise them again. Instead, the timeline confirms that the pricing of PlayStation consoles includes a diverse and dynamic set of input costs.” Judges have not yet ruled on the arguments made by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. Last week, Panic, the company behind the small, yellow Playdate handheld said it would be passing its tariff refunds on to consumers. It is the only gaming hardware maker to have made such a pledge. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: A reporter’s second Second Life Wagner James Au, who from 2003-2006 was paid by San Francisco-based tech company Linden Lab to be a full-time journalist embedded in their virtual world Second Life, is returning to the company. This time, he’ll be an editorial advisor and business development specialist, he tells Game File. The new role will involve trying to share the stories of people inhabiting Second Life’s ongoing online world with reporters and by extension the public. Au plans to continue to also chronicle some of that through his long-running blog New World Notes. I’ve known Au since the mid-2000s and featured him in a 2007 article for the Columbia Journalism Review about reporters like him opening up virtual news outlets within Second Life. As I wrote at the time: On April 22, 2003, writing as Hamlet Linden for the New World Notes blog on Second Life’s Web site, Au introduced himself. “For the next few months, Linden Lab has invited me to set aside my journalist cap, and instead, don the digital beanie of their in-house virtual correspondent.” He wasn’t paid to keep it positive. He wrote about builders and eccentrics, but then in August of that year, he reported on a tax revolt against Linden Lab (a complaint about the fees it charges users who build stuff) led by a resident whose avatar was a big cat. Second Life has always been less of a video game and more of a virtual world where people can live, hang out, make art, sell virtual items and flirt. Back in 2007, Au described touring it as “sort of like underwater lucid dreaming.” For the past two decades, Au has maintained New World Notes as an independent publication. But he said he’s been drawn back to Second Life and Linden Lab as a place to directly work. The virtual world has around 650,000 monthly active users, he said, “which is actually about what it was during the hype wave.” Au says he’s still finding rich stories in Second Life, the kind that keep him interested 20 years into the beat: “Over the last few months for instance, I wrote about an SL creator in Venezuela whose apartment was destroyed by the earthquakes, so the global SL community rallied to get him back on his feet,” he told me. “Then there’s the woman from a Middle Eastern country who explored her lesbian sexuality in SL, then earned enough from her virtual jewelry to escape her abusive family situation and country.” Au wants to beckon more reporters to give Second Life another look. He argues that it is often ahead of internet trends, noting, for example, an early backlash in the community against AI-made art. Now the platform is drawing curiosity from more of the user-generated content community who’ve grown up with the likes of Roblox, according to Au. “Second Life was too early during its hype wave in 2005-2010, but it now feels right for a new wave of interest,” he told me.
Patient-Reported Barriers to Mammography Screening Among Women at a Community Health Clinic in Southeastern Michigan: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Background: The objective of this cross-sectional pilot study was to explore patient-reported barriers to mammography screening and women's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding mammogra...
GOP ads contradict Trump’s rosy view of the economy
For months, President Donald Trump has falsely claimed that consumer prices are falling ahead of this year’s 2026 midterm elections. Now some Republican candidates are running campaign ads that acknowledge reality. CNN’s Daniel Dale reports.
Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
The video board inside the American Airlines Center displays the logo for the upcoming Republican Midterm Convention during a media walkthrough in Dallas, Texas, U.S., August 5, 2026.
Tom Brady’s Role in Raiders QB Decision Revealed: Report
The Las Vegas Raiders have made their decision on a starting quarterback and it has been revealed how involved Tom Brady was. The post Tom Brady’s Role in Raiders QB Decision Revealed: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Presented with bleak polling, the White House moves to make the midterms about Trump
Despite economic headwinds and an unpopular war, Donald Trump’s allies believe that Republicans will win in November if only they can get the president’s base to turn out.
Opinion | Trump Ended My American Dream
America has closed its doors to too many students and entrepreneurs.
Republican Senator Calls On Trump to Replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Sen. Thom Tillis is urging the President to oust Hegseth because of what he described as “inept management.”
DeKalb County expands free business incubator for entrepreneurs
Costs continue to rise, and as a result, many Georgia entrepreneurs are struggling to grow their businesses. On the weekends, business owner Amanda Stevens sells sweet treats like frozen grapes and watermelon cakes to kids and families from her food trailer, Candy Lady on Wheels.
Newly renovated Johnstown Central Park now open; businesses report increased foot traffic
Rep. Jeff Crank leads resolution against Democratic Socialists of America
Colorado leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America called U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank's anti-socialism resolution a “waste of time."
Philadelphia leaders work to preserve Academy of Natural Sciences as museum prepares to close
The effort is focused on preserving the academy's research, education and public engagement missions, according to David Cohen, an attorney and former U.S. ambassador to Canada who has joined the effort.
Sarah Jane Nader on being part of the third same-sex pairing on “DWTS”
“It’s so cool to be the representation that I didn’t have growing up,” Nader tells “Entertainment Weekly.”
A Month of Live Entertainment at Danville’s Village Theatre
A Month of Live Entertainment at Danville’s Village TheatreA variety of live entertainment is coming to the historic Village Theatre in the weeks ahead, with performances ranging from live music
Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally
Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.
Former Dolphins WR Joins Mike McDaniel’s New Team: Report
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Los Angeles Chargers signed former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Theo Wease to their practice squad. The post Former Dolphins WR Joins Mike McDaniel’s New Team: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Lori Harris named Chief Nursing Officer of Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
As CNO,Harris will be the senior nursing leader at VPH, overseeing nursing operations and helping shape the hospital’s strategic direction.
How These Founder Communities Offer Support
Finding the right networks can help business leaders beat isolation and gain a competitive edge.
My Wife and I Started a Business to Elevate Aperitivo Hour in the U.S. It’s Averaging $8,000 to $10,000 a Month.
Joe Fiorenzo and Sheela Prakash spun their love of Italian culture into a CPG brand.
Trumps' new CDC director ordered delay in counting 2 measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania
In a highly unusual move, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not counting two measles-associated deaths reported by the state of Pennsylvania.
Experts redefine heart attack to improve care for women, get clinicians on the same page
Representatives from ACC, AHA, ESC and WHF worked together to update the universal definition of myocardial infarction. This includes a new classification system that separates events into three categories: primary MI, secondary MI and procedure-related MI.
Sherrill, 17 state employee unions agree to waive 2027 health contribution increases
Gov. Mikie Sherrill and 17 unions representing state employees have agreed to waive higher health benefit contribution rates in 2027 while launching a
House GOP lawmakers explore increased public health reporting for tick-borne diseases
The commonwealth had more than 16,000 reported cases of Lyme disease in 2024, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Lawmakers push for changes to how sexual misconduct allegations are handled
Tuesday’s censure didn’t come with any other actionable repercussions.
USTR's Greer huddles with House Republicans amid Trump trade spats
Trump's plan to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.
House Democrats block constitutional amendment on Supreme Court size
The Republican-led resolution, which requires two-thirds support in the House and Senate, comes in response to increasing openness among Democrats to expand the court.
Repression of political opposition surges in post-election Zambia
Following Zambia’s contested presidential and parliamentary elections almost three weeks ago, the crackdown on political opposition has intensified, raising concerns about the future of democracy in the country, according to a UN Human Rights Council-appointed expert.
Microsoft to start disclosing Azure quarterly revenue as company consolidates business units
Microsoft will begin reporting quarterly Azure revenue in dollars for the first time, providing more clarity about its business that competes with AWS.
NBA reportedly strips Clippers of 5 first-round draft picks, fines Steve Ballmer $30M in Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention probe
The NBA has stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and fined owner Steve Ballmer $30 million at the conclusion of it’s probe into alleged salary cap circumvention with Kawhi Leonard, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
Fort Bragg Veteran celebrates expansion of high-end experiential entertainment brand
Photo provided by EscapologyAfter 15 years as an Army officer at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville resident Dan Cooke transitioned to business ownership to bring high-end experiential entertainment to North Carolina, applying strict military operational systems to scale his footprint across the state.Cooke got his start in the Army’s Boots to Business program.“Boots to Business was instrumental in preparing me to start a company. The program taught me how to develop a business plan, conduct market and financial analysis and critically evaluate whether a business concept was actually viable,” shared Cooke. “What made the program particularly valuable was that the instructors and mentors had real-world business experience…At the end of the course, I had to present and defend that plan. From there, they directed me to SCORE, where mentors helped me further refine the plan. I eventually presented it to a bank, which was impressed with the level of preparation, and I secured the financing necessary to build the business.”As Cooke neared the end of his military career, he began to wonder what would come next. Through his faith and some valuable mentors, he found the right avenue for his entrepreneurial interests.“While working on my instrument pilot rating, my flight instructor happened to tell me about escape rooms and the economics behind building them. He thought they could make for an interesting business. I took the analytical skills I had developed in the military, along with what I learned through Boots to Business, and began comparing the escape-room model against other opportunities I was considering,” explained Cooke. Cooke opened his first Escapology location in Fayetteville in 2019.“My approach was to start small and prove the model. Fayetteville made sense because I was already there, understood the market and could minimize my initial risk. It also became clear very quickly that I needed a partner that could provide the creative design, branding and industry knowledge that I did not have. After researching a number of options, Escapology became that partner,” added Cooke.Following the success of his initial venue in Fayetteville and a venue in Charlotte that opened in 2023, Cooke recently expanded into Raleigh with his third Escapology venue at Crabtree Valley Mall.His North Carolina footprint now includes:Fayetteville: A 5-room venue launched right after his Army transition in 2019.Charlotte: A 10-room venue opened in 2023, doubling his original operational footprint.Raleigh (Crabtree Valley Mall): A 6-room venue opened in May 2026, with plans to expand to 10 full rooms.Beyond his venues, Cooke expanded his local footprint by launching Jade Solutions in Aberdeen, N.C., an OEM manufacturing business that now builds prop and technical solutions for Escapology venues systemwide.Cooke shared that his long-term goal is to continue expanding Escapology in a healthy and sustainable way while enjoying the journey. “I actually did not start an entertainment business because I personally loved escape rooms. I started a business because I love the game of business itself. Growing up, I loved military simulation games and business tycoon games. I eventually had the opportunity to experience the first of those in the real world — I went to war, led troops and played my part in the military. Today, I would much rather apply that same drive to the real-world game of building businesses.I don't play business computer games anymore. I get to wake up and do it for real every day,” shared Cooke.
Longtime Campbell County business Foster Fuels to change ownership
A longtime Brookneal business is preparing for a change in ownership.
Most Lancaster County Republican candidates decline nonpartisan forum invitations
The League of Women Voters of Lancaster County has canceled all but one of its five scheduled candidate forums due to a lack of Republican participation.
Options traders buy Robinhood calls as prediction markets business gains steam
CNBC's Oliver Renick reports on the latest action in options markets.
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music establish Beijing joint venture STE, with Super Junior-M’s Zhoumi as CEO
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it’s preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years…
Spanberger's ICE restrictions dealt major setback as judge warns other blue states
A federal judge blocked a key part of Gov. Abigail Spanberger's law restricting local 287(g) cooperation with ICE as Republicans say they warned her.
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37% of Business Leaders Are Losing Nearly a Full Workday to This Hidden 'Operational Tax'
How simplifying routine purchasing helps business leaders reclaim time and focus on growth
Republicans fail to ease one of Trump's greatest fears as Supreme Court measure collapses
House Democrats blocked a constitutional amendment to cap Supreme Court justices at nine after President Donald Trump warned of future court packing.
US politics is not the world's template for polarization, experts warn
Common global narratives about political polarization are skewed because of an overreliance on literature about the U.S., leaving governments unprepared to tackle the problem at home. In new research ...
Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on the Clinical G
The War Department remains focused on building and maintaining a ready, lethal fighting force prepared to dominate the battlefield and achieve peace through strength.
As Trump Throws a Midterm Party, Some Vulnerable Republicans Send Regrets
Many members of Congress in the most competitive re-election races are skipping the chance to share a pep rally stage with President Trump.
Arc Raiders Publisher Reportedly Wants The Rights To Make A New StarCraftGame
Despite being almost 30 years old, Starcraft remains in the top 10 most played games in South Korean internet cafes
AZ Digest. ASU men's basketball names new sports performance coach
The latest news and updates happening around Arizona.
Driscoll offers no reason for his exit as Army secretary
Tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported
Report: Early Splinter Cell Remake Screenshots Unearthed, Revealing Environments and Easter Eggs
Check out early screenshots for the Splinter Cell Remake, revealing our first look at the game's environments and hidden easter eggs.
Missouri’s gerrymandered map faces final test as Supreme Court weighs referendum
The high-stakes decision could effectively decide the future of Kansas City’s representation in Congress.
This Is the Worst Possible Time for OpenAI to BfЖ7!م#2猫$9&क
While the world braces itself for a new era of rogue AI agents, the company is reportedly dabbling with a risky new technique.
Republicans Just Handed Democrats a Surprisingly Potent Win
Even Joe Rogan thinks it could impact the midterms.
Why didn’t the age argument work for Seth Moulton?
Incumbents swept across Massachusetts. On GBH’s Morning Edition, politics reporter Adam Reilly breaks down a decisive victory for Sen. Ed Markey.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes on several hecklers at GOP event
Video shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizing hecklers at a Republican unity event in Tampa.
As Republicans plan to gather in Bush’s backyard, his influence is largely absent from the party
Next week's Republican convention in Dallas takes place in the same city that helped give rise to the Bush political dynasty. But George W. Bush himself — and many policies he pushed 30 years ago — are largely missing from today's GOP, political scientists say.
Governor Sherrill and 17 State Employee Unions Reach Agreement to Launch Comprehensive State Health Benefits Program Reform Effort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2026 Governor Sherrill and 17 State Employee Unions Reach Agreement to Launch Comprehensive State Health Benefits Program Reform Effort Agreement waives higher health benefits contributions in 2027 for State employees and launches a joint effort to make benefits more affordable and sustainable TRENTON – Governor Mikie Sherrill and 17 unions representing state employees today[...]
The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far
A gaming handheld you can use for work, a robovac that seals itself to floors, and more laptops you can repair yourself.
Trump’s first midterm ads are heavy on ‘me’
President Donald Trump’s extremely well-heeled political operation has begun an advertising campaign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections that Republicans have been eagerly awaiting.
How New York Times Reporters Traced Dark Money in Politics
About $1 billion in anonymous contributions is coursing through midterm races across the country. Figuring out where the funds are coming from is no easy task.
Evan Rachel Wood speaks out about being replaced in 'Practical Magic 2'
Evan Rachel Wood says she wasn’t asked to return for “Practical Magic 2” and reveals Joey King reached out after taking over her role.