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Maserati Has No Business Outsourcing to China
As China becomes the auto industry’s main innovation center, global carmakers wanting the most advanced technology should be embracing its supply chains. But there is an exception: heritage brands. Doing so could dilute the very identity that makes them valuable.
Chicago Sports Network takes to the air to beat Marquee in Cubs-White Sox series
In the streaming era, viewers still tune to broadcast TV. And it’s not about having an antenna. A vast majority of those who watched on WCIU did so through a pay-TV service, where the channel is part of a basic package.
What to Do in LA if You’re Here for Business (2025)
Skip the tourist traps. Here’s what to do in LA when you’re on and off the clock.
Korean Content Leaders Take Stock After a Decade of Growth and Look to Future: ‘Korean Entertainment is Everywhere’
The world of Korean entertainment has come a long way since “Gangnum Style” set dancers galloping around the world nearly 15 years ago. Korean content industry leaders on both sides of the Pacific gat...
Blaise Ingoglia backs Senate offer to provide security for Ron DeSantis after he leaves office
'You do not know what's out there.'
Smithfield Foods workers voice excitement for new Sioux Falls plant
"It's an excited group of people down here." As Smithfield Foods prepares to start work on its new plant, we spoke with some employees about the future move.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 21-25
With the long weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.
Health Alert – Worldwide Caution - U.S. Embassy in Argentina
Health Alert – Worldwide Caution Health Alert – Worldwide Caution Health Alert May 21, 2026 Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening Event: As of May 21, 2026, all U.S.-bound American citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for enhanced screening. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at IAD in response to the Ebola outbreak. The Dulles requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens and LPRs, who were present in those countries. Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations. Actions to take: Read the Department of Homeland Security Alert on Enhanced Ebola Screening(opens in a new tab). Review Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak. If you are planning to travel to the United States, contact your airline to confirm your flight and route. You may also contact the State Department – Consular Affairs: Phone: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates. For updates on the situation, click here.
'Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch' Is A Turn-Based Tactical RPG Coming To PS5, Xbox Series X|S And PC
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch is a turn-based tactical RPG where you lead the Long Vigil and take command of an elite Deathwatch Kill Team.
Chicago Bears Announce Several Roster Moves
The Chicago Bears have shuffled their 90 man offseason roster, to get a 91st roster spot. @wiltfongjr explains here:
4 New Additions At The 2026 Wienie 500 — Including Commander In Beef Andy Richter
From the Commander in Beef to a new dog in the fight, here are four fun additions that fans can expect to see at the second-annual Wienie 500.
Indian Gen Zers turn online parody account into political movement: the Cockroach Janta Party
Memes mocking corruption, joblessness and political dysfunction have flooded social media, where millions of users are adopting the cockroach.
OneCornell Health Educators Conference Inspires Teaching Excellence Across Disciplines
More than 150 educators gathered in person and virtually May 16-17 at Weill Cornell Medicine for the OneCornell Health Educators Conference.
OneCornell health educators conference inspires teaching excellence across disciplines
More than 150 educators gathered in-person and virtually May 16-17 at Weill Cornell Medicine for the OneCornell Health Educators Conference.
NJBIA Testifies on How to Build a Better Business Climate in NJ
New Jersey has tremendous economic assets, but a disadvantaged business climate makes it more difficult for companies to start up, grow, and succeed here,
The End Of ‘Destiny 2’: All Expansions Canceled, Maintenance Mode Incoming
Destiny 2 is dead. It will no longer produce content updates after this June, and will go into maintenance mode from here. The end of an era.
NFL offseason grades for every AFC team, plus five contenders that have a brutal path to the playoffs
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for May 21
Olivia Rodrigo teases new single 'The Cure': Here's what we know about it, including the 'happy coincidence' about its name
Yahoo is breaking down everything Rodrigo's fandom knows — and is speculating about — ahead of "The Cure" release.
GTA 6 Marketing Plan 'Reflects Where Audiences and Attention is Today', Says Take-Two CEO
Take-Two CEO has revealed that there is marketing in place for GTA 6, but that it reflects where audiences and attention are today.
How to watch the final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' live tonight
The last episode of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' airs tonight. Here's everything you need to know if you want to watch.
Welcome to the Enhanced Games, where doping is encouraged
The Enhanced Games are here to destigmatize conventional wisdom about performance enhancing drugs.
SEC post-spring intel: Inside the key QB battles, breakout players, more buzz from across the league
From unsettled QB rooms to breakout players, here's what we're hearing around the SEC entering summer
Famitsu sales (5/11/26 - 5/17/26) - big Nintendo Switch 2 sales ahead of price increase
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 217,922 Switch Lite – 8,303 Switch OLED – 7,804 PS5 Digital Edition – 6,902 Switch – 5,285 PS5 Pro – 1,747 PS5 – 594 Xbox Series X – 193 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 191 Xbox Series S – 47 For comparison’s sake, here are the...
How Allie Clifton built a modern sports media blueprint
It’s 2,200 miles from Los Angeles to the small town of Van Wert, Ohio. And for Allie Clifton, her roots in the rural northwest corner of the Buckeye State are what have anchored her journey to national prominence as a basketball voice. “To be where I’m at now, I don’t take it lightly. I don’t…
Apple Watch and AirPods health features get major new global expansions
Apple has announced noteworthy global expansions for some of its latest health features for Apple Watch and AirPods. Here are the details.
Republicans recoil as Trump's billion-dollar DOJ 'slush fund' for allies threatens ICE, Border Patrol plan
Senate Republicans break with Trump over his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, raising concerns about who gets the money and where it comes from.
Jurrien Timber injury update pre-Champions League final
Mikel Arteta has revealed that whilst Mikel Merino is returning to full training, Jurrien Timber is still a little further behind in his recovery.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesThere was good news o...
US-bound flights with passengers who were in Ebola-affected region must land at Dulles airport for health screening
US-bound flights carrying passengers who were recently in an Ebola-affected region of Africa must land at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, where they will undergo health screening.
Bubsy 4D Commits The Cardinal Sin Of Platformers
Demon Tides was wonderful, so what happened here?
I Just Realized Why 'Off Campus' Star Belmont Cameli Looks So Familiar...& I'm Shook
'Off Campus' star Belmont Cameli looks familiar for a reason, and once you realize where you’ve seen him before, it all clicks. Here’s a look at his past roles.
WNBA's Nneka Ogwumike has unfinished business in Los Angeles
After helping deliver a new CBA, the forward is back where she became a WNBA star and looks to lead the Sparks to the playoffs.
Could microscopic spheres of silica help cool the planet?
Private money is bringing new ideas—and new concerns—to solar-geoengineering research
Scientists Found the Biggest Factor in How Long You’ll Live. There’s Not Much You Can Do About It.
Genetics were thought to play only a secondary role in determining lifespan—turns out, it’s quite the opposite.
Poll: Who Wins Eastern Conference Final, Hurricanes or Canadiens?
After the Vegas Golden Knights upset the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the NHL’s Western Conference final, Thursday night brings us Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final. The Montreal Canadiens begin the best-of-seven series at the Carolina Hurricanes (8 p.m. ET, TNT/Tru/HBO Max). The No. 3 seed Canadiens got here when Alex Newhook scored an overtime goal Tuesday night in Game 7 of Montreal’s second-round series with the Buffalo Sabres.
Scientists discover hidden weakness shared by hundreds of cancer mutations
Scientists have unveiled a powerful new tool called PerturbFate that could change how researchers tackle diseases driven by huge numbers of genetic mutations, including cancer and Alzheimer’s. Instead of trying to target every faulty gene individually, the system tracks how different mutations reshape cells over time and identifies the hidden “control hubs” where those pathways converge.
AI & Science: What Is the Future of Discovery?
Continued progress in artificial intelligence, its expanding usefulness in science, and its contributions to landmark advances suggest that we may have entered a new era of AI for science.The breakthroughs so far—such as predicting the structure of practically every known protein, with profound implications for our understanding of biology, health, and the treatment of disease—are notable not only for what was achieved but also how it was achieved and what that suggests for scientific progress. This special double issue of Dædalus poses the question: What is the future of scientific discovery in this new age of AI? Thirty-three scientists responded. Bringing perspectives from life sciences and medicine, cognitive science and neuroscience, the physical and earth sciences, chemistry and materials science, computer science, mathematics and the social sciences—they draw on their work at the frontier of AI and science. The authors write with an eye to the future, not just the present. They explore what is being achieved and what possibilities lie ahead; examine AI’s limitations and efforts to move forward; and investigate the larger implications of AI-assisted science—on how science is done, the role of the scientist, and the scientific method, as well as the challenges and complexities involved.The authors together exemplify a long-standing bidirectional relationship: AI advancing science, while science advances AI. Where that relationship will take us—a golden age of discovery? New scientist-machine collaborations? Autonomous labs? Discoveries without human understanding?—is a future we are only beginning to imagine, and one we must also shape if the beneficial possibilities are to be realized.Image: UMAP sculptures visualizing three Dædalus volumes on artificial intelligence. © 2026 by Refik Anadol.
Bonus 228: The $1.776B Political Question
Every so often a story comes along that is so brazen, so cleanly emblematic of the moment we are living through, that staying quiet about it feels like a kind of complicity unto itself. Monday’s announcement by the Department of Justice that the Acting Attorney General has unilaterally created a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to compensate so-called “victims of lawfare” is one of those stories. And the reason I want to write about it here, in a newsletter ostensibly devoted to the Supreme Court and the law and politics surrounding it, is that I’m increasingly worried that we’re asking the wrong institution to save us from one of the most offensive, alarming, and anti-constitutional things we’ve seen from any president in American history. As I explain below the fold, the Anti-Weaponization Fund is not principally a legal problem awaiting a judicial fix. It is a shockingly egregious political abuse—the President suing his own government, purporting to settle with himself, and routing nearly $2 billion from the Treasury to his own supporters as a not-so-subtle (and not-so-formal) reward, if not an incentive, for political violence. And the Constitution’s answer to political abuses of this kind and magnitude is a political remedy, not a legal one. In his majority opinion in NFIB v. Sebelius (the Affordable Care Act case from 2012), Chief Justice Roberts defended the Court’s endorsement of Congress’s power to adopt the individual mandate by noting that it is “not our job to protect the people from the consequences of their political choices.” As much of a judicial supremacist as I am, that sentiment is, for better or worse, an entirely correct (and, in the long term, normatively desirable) institutional assessment. One can believe in substantial judicial power without believing that literally every political dispute in our country can and should be resolved by unelected judges. The real upshot of this latest headline (among so, so many other similar headlines) is that it is past time to reinvigorate impeachment—not because conviction is realistic in this Senate, or even because impeachment itself is feasible in this House, but because forcing every member of Congress to vote on the record whether this brazen, corrosive, and affirmatively dangerous corruption is impeachable is itself a point worth fighting for (and fighting with our friends over). Assuming the courts will save us absolves our political leaders of both responsibility and accountability for allowing this kind of mischief to continue, and it absolves all of us of our responsibility to refuse to tolerate those who would just as quickly shrug their shoulders and move on. For those who aren’t paid subscribers, we’ll be back (no later than) Monday with our continuing coverage of the Supreme Court. For those who are, please read on.
Scott Crosby: Business Manager, Turner Construction Company
Scott Crosby is Business Manager for Turner Construction Company’s Huntsville office, where he leads business strategy, operations, and long-range planning.
Habs Daily: Hurricanes Preview, Hated Canadiens, Victoire Glory
Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Wednesday. Montreal Canadiens News Abby Roque […]
How to Get Free Ultron Cybernetic Drip Skin in Marvel Rivals
Learn how to unlock the free Ultron Cybernetic Drip Skin available as part of the Savage Adventure event in Marvel Rivals here.
Where to watch Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx on May 21: TV channel, start time and streaming
Here's how to watch Thursday's Minnesota Lynx vs Toronto Tempo game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
'Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition' sets sail at port of Cleveland
"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" will open Thursday, May 21 at the Great Lakes Science Center and run until mid-January. Here's what to know.
007 First Light Targets 60 FPS Everywhere Except Series S, As IO Blames RAM And GPU Headroom For The Cutback
IO Interactive says 007 First Light targets 60 FPS on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X, while Series S is limited to 30 FPS due to RAM and GPU
Busyness is killing strategic thinking. Here’s how to prevent that from happening
When your business requires transformation, being busy isn't the answer.
There’s more to Trump’s corruption than stealing money
It’s transforming the US government at a cellular level.
Sen Blackburn says sports betting hearing likely first of ‘several’ as Congress weighs federal action
Sen. Blackburn says Congress must determine where federal regulation is needed as sports betting and prediction markets rapidly expand in the U.S.
British Politics Is Obsessing Over the Bond Market. Here’s Why.
Britain is facing another round of turmoil in government leadership, jolting debt investors who were already on high alert over inflation.
Sights from 2026 Sports Business Awards
Leaders across the sports business world gathered at the N.Y. Marriott Marquis for the 2026 Sports Business Awards Wednesday night.
Here are SpaceX's most important deadlines from its S-1 filing
SpaceX's S-1 filing includes timelines for when the company expects Starship to begin payload deliveries and deploy its next-gen Starlink satellites.
Bucks County is ready to be the center of the political universe (again)
Gov. Josh Shapiro kicked off Pennsylvania Democrats' general election campaign in Bucks County, where key races for Congress and state Senate will be on the ballot in the fall.
India's domestic politics a 'bottleneck' to China+1 ambitions: Analyst
Abhijnan Rej, Designated Partner at Tarqeq Research says India and China’s relationship has both a "ceiling" and a "floor". He adds that there's 'strategic distrust' between the two countries which limits how far ties can go, but economic complementarities and shared support for a multipolar world ensure continued cooperation in some sectors.
Vivaldi 8.0 arrives as "the most significant design overhaul" in the browser's history
Vivaldi 8.0 is here, and developers say it is "the most significant design overhaul" in the browser's history.
Marvel Rivals May 21 Patch Notes: New Savage Adventure Event, Skins, and More
A minor content update is on the way for Marvel Rivals this week. Check out the Marvel Rivals patch notes for May 21 update here.
Who reports wildlife the most? 300,000 citizen science records uncover participation bias
In recent years, citizen science methodology has gained significant momentum and is becoming increasingly important in large-scale ecological and conservation research. By involving volunteers, it enables ...
These Popular Supplements Are Sold With Anti-Aging Claims. Here's What Science Says.
Experts explain what they can and can't do.
Planning Commission approves Orange Apartments, Entertainment Zones
The Vacaville Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve the Orange Apartments and Retail Development Project. Senior Planner Albert Enault provided the presentation. He said the project would subdivide the site in the…
ISL final day with 5 clubs vying for title, Indians in action at Malaysia Masters: Indian Sports LIVE, May 21
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on May 21, 2026.
'The Boys' showrunner Eric Kripke says Queen Maeve actress Dominique McElligott has retired from acting
There's a reason Queen Maeve didn't make an appearance on 'The Boys' finale.
WATCH: Rep. Thomas Massie's full concession speech after defeat in Kentucky GOP primary
“We stirred up something. There is a yearning in this country for someone who will vote for principles over party,” Massie said.
AMD says its $4K Ryzen AI Halo workstation practically pays for itself
AMD says its $4K Ryzen AI Halo workstation practically pays for itself
Toward power-generating displays: a single device that harvests and emits light
A newly developed organic semiconductor device can both generate electricity from light and emit bright visible light, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. By carefully designing a material where energy losses are suppressed, the team achieved efficient power conversion and electroluminescence simultaneously, demonstrating a multifunctional platform with potential applications in displays, sensors, and energy-harvesting technologies.
Scientists discover strange “narwhal” waves that trap light beyond known limits
Physicists at Peking University have uncovered a new way to confine light far beyond conventional limits — without relying on metals and their inherent energy dissipation. By formulating the singular dispersion equation, the team discovered narwhal-shaped wavefunctions that trap light at deep-subwavelength volumes in purely dielectric materials. The advance, dubbed singulonics, could pave the way for ultra-efficient photonic chips, new quantum technologies, and imaging tools with unprecedented resolution.
Where do citizen science data come from?
Citizen science projects are playing an increasingly important role in ecological and conservation research worldwide. In these programs, members of the public support researchers by submitting photographs, audio recordings, observations, or even by contributing to data analysis. In Hungary, no fewer than 17 such initiatives combined their datasets in a joint study. The authors aimed to understand which socio-economic and environmental factors influence participation patterns in Hungary. By comparing the spatial distribution of citizen science data with an independent administrative dataset (municipality level data on income, education, demography, density and protected areas), the researchers identified several general trends as well as numerous project-specific relationships. For example, they found more per capita observations from municipalities with higher proportions of protected natural areas and lower population densities. Furthermore, excluding Budapest, the capital, both the proportion of people with diplomas and the proportion of elderly people showed a positive correlation with participation activity. In contrast, no consistent general pattern emerged regarding wealth or the proportion of children, although several project-specific relationships were observed. The study not only reveals how citizen science data are distributed across Hungary, but also provides robust support for the view that various biases must be taken into account when analyzing such data. The authors hope that their findings will help researchers in other countries design more effective projects and produce more accurate analyses by accounting for some of these or similar biases.
Attorney General Dave Yost is on his way out of Ohio politics. Here's what he has to say about it.
Attorney General Dave Yost's surprise decision to resign from public office shook the Ohio political world. On Wednesday, he spoke about his decision for the first time.
Meet the deep sea disrupters charting the bathysphere
Here’s who’s currently leading the charge in automating the management of aquatic frontiers:
Your Weekend in NH: Fashion field trips, the science of nostalgia, and a rubber duck regatta
This weekend is full of fun and unique events across New Hampshire. From a mockumentary about “canoe dancing” and halfway to Halloween celebrations to a SpongeBob rave, there’s no reason to be bored. Annual festivals are returning across the state, including Outdoor Fest in Rumney for the adventurous, the Floating Lanterns Festival in Keene and World Fish Migration Day in Hinsdale.
There are more independents than ever. The U.S. is failing them.
The U.S. primary system, Sen. Bill Cassidy’s defeat and more, in readers' eyes.
Steve Bellamy Launches TYPTI, Tennis Channel to Air Championships
"The points are long, the rallies are dramatic, the action is constant, there is a refined bedlam, and the strategy reads so beautifully on camera," Bellamy says of TYPTI.
Essentia Health-Virginia breaks ground on new emergency department
Essentia Health staff, community partners, local leaders and elected officials gathered Wednesday, May 20, to break ground on a new emergency department at Essentia Health-Virginia, marking the start of construction on a $13 million project that will improve the patient experience and strengthen emergency care on the Iron Range.
Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' airs Thursday. Here’s how other great late-night hosts said their goodbyes.
From Carson to Conan, there’s a long history of late-night television hosts leaving an unforgettable impression as they sign off for the last time.
PS Plus Price Increases Also Hit Extra, Premium Tiers - Here Are All the New Prices
This deal keeps getting worse
NC officials: Nebraska hantavirus quarantine extended through end of month
North Carolina health officials say passengers quarantined in Nebraska after potential exposure to the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius will remain there through at least the end of the month.
Aaron Rodgers says this year with Steelers will be his last in the NFL: 'This is it'
There will be no further offseasons of intrigue around Aaron Rodgers’ playing status. So says Aaron Rodgers.
A mysterious lost city found beneath the ocean stuns scientists worldwide - Futura-Sciences
The Lost City: An Underwater Miracle Revealed In 2000, a team of researchers uncovered a truly spectacular landscape near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge—a submerged world over 2,300 feet below the waves. This so-called “Lost City,” hidden deep beneath the surface, has revealed a realm where life not only endures but flourishes...
YOLO for GOP members? What unencumbered Republicans could mean for Trump's agenda
In a Republican-led Congress defined by deference to President Donald Trump, there's a small but steadily growing cohort who have found themselves more willing to break with the White House.
Here's what Mark Zuckerberg said about future layoffs at Meta
Zuckerberg thanked departing Meta staff as morale takes a big hit. Meta is cutting 10% of its staff today to offset huge AI investments.
17 ways to arrive fresh after business travel
Resting and hydrating are important, but there are other options too.
Key findings about Americans and mental health
As the nation marks Mental Health Awareness Month, here’s a look at how Americans describe their mental health and who they feel comfortable talking to about it.
2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored To Win Coca-Cola 600
Denny Hamlin is favored to win NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 but could a long shot who's attempting The Double be worth a wager? Here are the odds.
MacBook Ultra could be very good news for MacBook Pro users
Here’s why the rumored new ‘MacBook Ultra’ model could be good news for MacBook Pro users in light of a previous redesign misstep.
Where does Colts Chris Ballard rank among NFL GMs?
How does the Colts longtime GM fare in this recent NFL ranking?
Scientists uncover vast energy source underground—why this breakthrough changes everything - Futura-Sciences
The Unexpected Rise of White Hydrogen For a long time, it was believed that hydrogen (H2) does not naturally exist on Earth. However, traces of natural hydrogen started appearing here and there—some even detected in France as early as the beginning of the 20th century. Starting in the 1970s, researchers...
Physicists confirm 'negative time' is real by asking the atoms themselves
A new experiment confirms that photons passing through a cloud of atoms can spend a negative amount of time there, and the atoms themselves are the ones saying so.
Spring Sports Teams Turn to Offseason Hopes
It’s an exciting time to be a student-athlete at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. Between prom and the sports playoffs, there’s plenty to dress up for.
Who’s Lining Up for a Cut of Trump’s Big New Slush Fund
One ally of the president is already seeking $2.7 million. There will likely be many more.
Inside Mindy Kaling's Weight Loss Journey and Her New Motivation for Staying Healthy
Mindy Kaling has been open about her physical transformation and weight loss journey over the years. Here's everything she has said about her health.
Plex appeal fades as Lifetime Pass jumps to $750
How many times would you have to watch Lord of the Rings to cover that?
US plans to indict former Cuban president Raúl Castro
The US Justice Department is working to secure criminal charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, according to sources familiar. Follow here for the latest.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
Google, Samsung Offer First Look at Android XR Smart Glasses. Here's What You Get, and What's Missing
In partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, Samsung will launch Google-based 'audio glasses' this fall. At I/O, XReal also offered a first public look at its Aura glasses.
How to watch 2026 NCAA lacrosse championships on ESPN
It's time for the 2026 NCAA lacrosse championships! Here's how to watch on the ESPN App.
Interstellar's most-discussed scene is treated as exotic science fiction, but the family-separation problem it dramatises is one of the more actively studied subjects in long-duration mission planning.
The scene that has stayed with most viewers of Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar is not the wave-planet, or the visualised black hole, or the climactic library of moments. It is the one in the middle of the film where Matthew McConaughey’s character, Cooper, watches twenty-three years of his children’s recorded video messages, having lost that span […]
Mars shines in ethereal photo from Psyche space probe
NASA's asteroid explorer is on a 2-billion-mile mission.
Dr. Green: Why Some People and Groups Become Resistant to Science
This week we explore how folks get lured into anti-science movements. Who is vulnerable? Are these groups cults? Why do certain ‘groupthink’ people act destructively toward the rest of the world?
Post-hantavirus outbreak, infectious disease experts share how to cruise safely—and assess the health risks
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has brought some health and safety questions about cruises back into the public eye. Here's what doctors say.
Where Data Meets Care: Advancing Medicine Through Research
Research presented at a national healthcare conference this past month may already be shaping the care patients receive today. From safer opioid prescribing after surgery to better understanding cardiovascular risk and the role of mental health support in cancer care, Sutter Health researchers shared studies at the 2026 Health Care Systems Research Network Conference in […]
6,000-year-old humans with unique DNA are puzzling scientists - Futura-Sciences
The original hunter-gatherer group has no known modern descendants and no close ancient relatives. A study published in Science Advances details this isolated lineage. Led by Kim-Louise Krettek and senior author Cosimo Posth at the University of Tübingen, the project included collaboration with Andrea Casas-Vargas at the Universidad Nacional de...
Researchers examine fertility, reproductive health at Cornell symposium
Reproductive health researchers from across the Northeast gathered at Cornell University April 30–May 1 to examine infertility, embryo development and reproductive aging at the 2026 Tri-State Symposium on Reproductive Sciences.
Quantum Innovation Meets Future of Environmental Science
Researchers from across academia, government and industry gathered at Stony Brook University for the Quantum Information Science for the Geosciences Workshop.