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Meta Is Building a Cloud Business to Sell Excess AI Compute

Meta Platforms Inc. is developing plans for a cloud infrastructure business that will sell access to AI computing power and models, setting up a new vector of competition with industry leaders like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

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Jul 1 • 8:35 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
Sony will cease production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028

New games sold for PlayStation consoles will only be available digitally and won’t be sold on discs effective January 2028, Sony has announced. The move applies to all PlayStation games released from that point on, including those made by Sony and those released by third parties. The PlayStation group calls the change “a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” according to a PlayStation blog post reviewed by Game File in advance of its publication. As movies, TV and music have shifted from physical media to an age of downloads and streaming, Sony’s move could speed the demise of physical media in a gaming. The industry has offered consumers games via cartridges, cassettes, floppy discs, CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays across a 50-year stretch. Sony has been reporting to investors in recent years that PlayStation games have been increasingly purchased as downloads, not as discs. The most recent figures show nearly four in five purchases of full games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 were purchased digitally in the past year. Stats like that may cause today’s news to carry an air of the inevitable. But Sony’s declaration for 2028 is still likely to produce a shock, as the biggest gaming platform on the planet that uses game discs leaves them behind. Discs going away, but the fate of game boxes is unknown Sony is committing to still selling games in physical retailers even after they drop discs in 2028. Just how those games will be sold—in boxes with codes inside, as cards marked with digital redemption codes—is unclear. Digital games will also continue to be sold in the online PlayStation Store. New games released for PlayStation consoles prior to January 2028 will be unaffected by the policy change, Sony says. That means the PS5 games of 2027, be they a new Madden, a new God of War, a new Call of Duty, a new Sly Cooper (one can dream?), would still potentially be offered on disc. PlayStation 6 implications Sony’s timeline for a transition to a no-disc era will also spin up more speculation about the timing and configuration of Sony’s next-generation console, the probable PlayStation 6. “This pretty much guarantees that PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest,” Piers Harding-Rolls, senior games research analyst at Ampere Analysis tells Game File. Harding-Rolls also concludes from today’s news that “the base version of a PS6 will not include a physical media drive,” as Sony looks to keep costs down on the device. Sony itself is saying nothing about the PS6 today: not its timing, nor how it might or might not support internal or external disc drives in order to run disc-based PS4 and PS5 games, should the console be backwards compatible. The many signs this was coming Industry support for games being released on physical media has been waning. As has consumer interest in them. PC games effectively went all-digital years ago, thanks to the popularity of playing games through Steam and other digital storefronts. The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdowns that kept much of the global population home helped shift shopping patterns toward downloads. Sony’s own data shows PlayStation game downloads being an uncommon consumer choice a decade ago and now becoming the norm. On consoles, physical media has been in such decline that Sony and Microsoft both launched their current gen Xbox Series and PS5 consoles in 2020 with cheaper versions that lacked disc drives. In early 2024, Phil Spencer, then head of Xbox, told me that ““[w]e ship games physically and digitally, and we’re really just following what the customers are doing.” He added that the game industry had become an outlier in still supporting disc-based entertainment, even as movies and TV have bailed on discs in favor of downloads and steaming: “Gaming consoles themselves have kind of become the last consumer electronic device that has a drive. And this is a real issue, just in terms of the number of manufacturers that are actually building drives and the cost associated with those. And when you think about cogs that we’re going to go put in a console—and as you have fewer suppliers and fewer buyers—the cost of the drive does have an impact.” Last year, the Nintendo’s Switch 2, which uses cartridges rather than discs, introduced the concept of game-key cards, which are physical media that contain no game, just a prompt for a download. Even disc-based games aren’t what they once were, now frequently containing just stubs of games rather than the whole thing. The website Does It Play has tested over 3000 games and found that, for example, that the disc version of this year’s hit 007: First Light, only contained the game’s first mission, with the rest needing to be downloaded. Beyond all that, last week brought the news that Grand Theft Auto VI, likely the biggest game launch this decade, will debut for PS5 and Xbox Series without a disc-based version. Today’s big news comes to you for free. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and ensure more of my work is possible, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Discs helped define PlayStation However the trends in entertainment may be going, it is still remarkable to see PlayStation ditch discs given their importance in PlayStation history: In the late 1990s, the first PlayStation’s support for games on relatively cheap CD-ROMs instead of traditional game cartridges allowed the upstart console to outmaneuver cartridge-based systems from Nintendo and Sega, as it drove down game prices down in the process. (The cheaper disc format even prompted Final Fantasy VII maker Square to taunt Nintendo in a magazine ad, saying that if the game was “available on cartridge, it’d retail for around $1200.”) PlayStation devices often doubled as machines for watching movies and TV on the latest disc-based formats. In the late 2000s, for example, Sony’s pricy PS3 gained traction as a go-to device for playing then-novel Blu-Ray discs. In 2013, Sony effectively roasted the digital game-sharing restrictions proposed by rival Microsoft for its upcoming Xbox One console by showing how games could be shared for the then-upcoming PS4. In a 21-second clip that has over 20 million views on YouTube, one PlayStation executive simply handed a game box—presumably with disc inside—to another, who said “thanks.” Sony’s possible motivations The PlayStation announcement today cites “consumer preferences” and a shift away from discs among “the broader entertainment industry,” but does not delve into the decision-making process that brought Sony to this point. Sony is not discussing the economics of this move (I asked!), but there are a number of potential factors: Abandoning discs will spare Sony the cost of manufacturing and shipping them, which analysts and industry veterans I spoke to said could account for $1 or so of a game’s retail price. For first-party games, that’s direct savings for Sony, though the amount is limited by the winnowing percentage of people who were even buying the disc-based versions. For third-party games, Sony could pass the savings on to partners or just retain the better profit margin for themselves. As the 2024 comments from Phil Spencer alluded to, leaving discs behind could mean leaving disc-drives behind, allowing Sony to produce consoles more cheaply. Switching to digital-only for games could diminish the risks of copies of new games leaking. It would also seemingly make second-hand sales of used games impossible, pushing more people to buy their own copies of games. These economic benefits for Sony could be boons for the games industry overall, Ampere analyst Piers Harding-Rolls tells Game File. Among other things, it could free publishers and retailers from having to worry about securing an inventory of game discs when trying to sell games, he noted. “If there is a way to streamline the business of games retail, I generally think it’s a good thing for the industry as it removes unnecessary costs,” Harding-Rolls said. “This will help offset pressure on margins from other directions – development and staffing costs for example.” Should the industry shift from game boxes that contain discs to smaller, cheaper game cards, Harding-Rolls said, that reduces pressure on publishers and retailers. “The advantage of everything going digital for the industry is that sales can be tracked much more easily and there is less commercial risk for publishers wanting to continue selling via retail,” he said. The shift to no discs will also likely impact game development timelines, as developers will no longer face the same urgency to have a build ready to submit to PlayStation for the production of a disc, as industry experts noted around GTA VI’s no-disc news last week. Instead, projects may gain weeks of development time, in the event delivery deadlines for platform approval move closer to release date. Preservationists’ likely worries While millions of gamers have shifted to digital, there are still people who associate game discs—and only game discs—with actual ownership of PlayStation games. That portion of the gaming community spoke up last week about wanting to buy a version of GTA VI that they could hold in their hands, could lend to a friend and could potentially pop into a well-preserved PS5 console three decades from now and still see it run. Such gamers didn’t want to worry that they’d merely purchased a digital copy that could lose access to the game if, say, the company behind the game someday turns of the servers that transmit downloadable copies. Digital copies of games are inherently less long-lasting, because consumers aren’t actually buying a game (on a disc), just buying access to the game. The fine print in online gaming shops notes this, as does a recent law that went on the books in California in 2025. That lasw requires game publishers doing business in the state to refrain from words like “sell” when offering digital copies of games, unless they explicitly tell consumers that what’s being sold isn’t the game itself but a potentially revocable license to access it. A Sony spokesperson noted to Game File that “[w]ith all digital content, including games, movies, and music, players are purchasing a personal license for non-commercial use.” Regarding the fears of PlayStation games being lost to time in an all-digital era, the rep also noted that Sony remains “committed to delivering experiences from past generations to the new platforms our players are using.” They noted that PlayStation has used emulation and remasters to keep offering its classic games to modern gamers. It’s true that many consumers have become accustomed to not having physical copies of new music albums or movies, but the relative precariousness of digital copies of games is in fact being highlighted today by…. Sony’s other big announcement: the upcoming closure of the PS3 and PS Vita online stores Sony said today that it will be closing the online marketplaces for its PlayStation 3 console and PS Vita handheld in most countries in July 2027 (sooner elsewhere: August 2026 for the PS3 store Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua; late 2026 for PS3 in other Latin American countries and the Middle East). “We know this news may be disappointing to PS3 and PS Vita players who hold a special place in their hearts for this generation of gaming,” Sony said in its announcement, saying the move “was not an easy decision for us to make.” Sony said that PS3 and Vita marketplaces “are no longer able” to support modern commerce systems, prompting a “need” to close the shops and focus on more modern PlayStation platform stores. The news may spark some deja vu. Sony announced back in March 2021 that it planned to take the PS3, Vita and PlayStation Portable marketplaces offline that summer. The move would have caused some 2,000 digital-only games to become unavailable for new purchasers, according to a VGC analysis at the time. Fans complained loudly. By April 2021, Sony walked back the PS3 and Vita shop closures, with then PlayStation boss Jim Ryan saying “it’s clear that we made the wrong decision here.” This time around, Sony is giving a longer notice period in most regions. The closure of those stores is still likely to cut off access to new purchases of digital-only PS3 and Vita games. The current PlayStation 5 marketplace sells PS5 and PS4 games, as well as a selection of PS1 and PS2 games. It does not sell PS3 games, because games for that platform can’t run on the system (some are offered via a PlayStation Plus streaming option). Vita games also aren’t sold via PS5. Sony says digitally purchased PS3 and Vita games will be downloadable after the stores’ shutdowns “for the foreseeable future.” Sony’s move contrasts with Microsoft’s Xbox platform, which continues to sell and support games from all four Xbox console generations. But it puts it in line with Nintendo, which disabled purchases in the marketplace for its Wii console (a contemporary of the PS3) in 2019. Nintendo discontinued purchases in the online shop for its 3DS portable (a contemporary of the Vita) in 2023. The big questions about Sony’s 2028 post-disc era Will Microsoft follow suit, ending support for new disc-based games on Xbox platforms and therefore all game consoles, too? Whether Microsoft does or not, will third-parties that can no longer release games on discs for PlayStation, simply ditch the disc options across the board? Given the GTA VI no-disc experiment launching this November, will more game publishers decide to forgo disc-based offerings even in 2027? How will no-disc PS5/6 games be packaged and sold in brick-and-mortar retail stores? What becomes of game sharing in an all-digital era? Will Sony modify its current set-up, which currently allows some sharing of digital games across a pair of consoles, to allow more casual lending? (See for example, Nintendo’s year-old system of letting players lend a digital game to another player in a “family group” for up to 14 days.) Will there be a version of a PS6 with a disc drive? Or will a drive be offered as an add-on? And how will gamers who want to retain access to PS4/PS5 disc-based games react to whichever configurations Sony chooses to offer? What will the final disc-based PlayStation game be?

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Jul 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Meta adds $20 subscription to the Ray-Ban Meta's best accessibility feature

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Jul 1 • 6:05 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
What older adults need to know before taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight

Starting Wednesday, millions of Medicare-qualifying adults will have access to popular medications for weight loss at deep discounts through a temporary federal program called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge.

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Jul 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Medicaid work requirements challenged by coalition of 26 states

Led by Massachusetts and California, the plaintiffs say CMS ignored the will of Congress by strictly defining a “medically frail” exemption that would allow a person access to safety net medical coverage.

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Jul 1 • 12:15 AM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
Gemini Spark Comes To Google's Gemini App For macOS

The Gemini macOS app now has access to Google’s Spark agentic AI assistant.

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Jun 30 • 11:29 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Trump administration lifts Claude Mythos 5, Fable 5 export restrictions after Anthropic works with government

The Commerce Department lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a review, clearing the models for wider access

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Jun 30 • 8:44 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Expanding Maternal Care in New Mexico Through Data and Mental Health Support

No two pregnancies or childbirths are the same, but every New Mexico family deserves the same access to safe, high-quality maternal-fetal care. Two University of New Mexico School of Medicine projects aim to improve how providers care for pregnant...

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Jun 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • hscnews.unm.edu
Wilmington Small Business Coalition: Building Momentum in 2026 by Heather McWhorter

This article was contributed by Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Program Manager. North Carolina continues to be one of the best states to start a business and in 2025, Wilmington, North Carolina earned a spot on the GoDaddy list of the top 10 most entrepreneurial cities in the U.S. While many know Wilmington as small beach town with exceptional food, lots of coffee shops, and fun, vibrant summer activities, a closer look reveals a thriving innovation economy. You’ll find startups emerging across industries including software, healthtech, bluetech, and fintech. At the core of this entrepreneurial ecosystem is the Wilmington Small Business Coalition, with small business advocates and entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) dedicated to helping founders grow, thrive, and succeed. “No Wrong Door” Established in 2016, the Coalition was designed to make it easier for individuals and small businesses to access resources most suited to their particular needs. The Coalition is designed to have a “no wrong door” entryway into the regional startup ecosystem. Whether you are exploring a new idea sketched on the back of a napkin or leading a more established, growth-stage company, Coalition members can help connect you with the programs, funding opportunities, mentors, and resources best suited to your needs. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, any Coalition organization can help point you in the right direction. Coalition Members and Leadership Coalition members include the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UNCW CIE), AARP, Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Region SCORE, Genesis Block Foundation, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW), Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC), Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, YWCA Living the Dream Center for Entrepreneurship, Carolina Community Impact Fund (CCI Fund), Partner Community Capital, 717mkt Office Collaborative, NC Biotech, and Institute NC. In May 2026, the Coalition held its leadership elections, resulting in the selection of a new executive team. The following officers were elected to serve two-year terms: Chair: Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Vice Chair: Diane Lantz, CCI Fund Secretary: Aariene Hansley, Genesis Block Foundation Treasurer: Gloria Monroe, SBTDC Vision for the Wilmington Small Business Coalition In 2026, the Wilmington Small Business Coalition continues its work as a collaborative network of organizations. By connecting programs, expertise, and services across partner organizations, entrepreneurs can more easily find the right support at the right time. Rather than operating in silos, the Coalition aims to function as a unified, cohesive system of support for small businesses and entrepreneurs, ensuring that resources and expertise across partner organizations are visible and accessible. Through stronger collaboration and shared pathways, entrepreneurs can move more seamlessly from idea to startup to growth. Looking to dive into the Wilmington entrepreneurial ecosystem? Connect with any of the Coalition partners to get started! Connect with CIE To learn more about CIE and our services, programs, and events, join the CIE newsletter. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube. CIE’s website is uncw.edu/cie. Heather McWhorter is the director of the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). CIE supports innovation-forward start-ups and helps to build a vibrant innovation economy for all in southeast NC.

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Jun 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com
Post From Community: ThriveOn King Small Business Loan Program returns for fourth round

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is mobilizing another round of affordable loans to Milwaukee neighborhoods, with preference for disadvantaged businesses facing economic challenges due to rising costs and limited access to capital.

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Jun 30 • 6:10 PM EDT • Business • milwaukeenns.org
Reddit will require you to log in to use old.reddit.com

Logged-out Old Reddit access is “significant source of abusive scraping."

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Jun 30 • 5:46 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
South Fulton leaders hopeful new investment will address crucial healthcare gap on Atlanta's south side

For decades, residents and officials alike have raised the issue regarding limited access to hospitals and specialty care in South Fulton. Now, county leaders and health officials are earmarking funds to address the situation.

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Jun 30 • 5:17 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Small Businesses Could Lose Access To Billions In Contracts As New HubZONE Deadline Kicks In

Certain areas across the U.S. that were previously designated as HUBzones will see that status expire on July 1.

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Jun 30 • 4:47 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
July 2 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities

July 2: Benicia Farmers Market, 4 p.m., Downtown Benicia at First Street. July 2: Bunco Night, Vacaville Museum Guild, 5 p.m., 213 Buck Ave. To purchase tickets online, access Vacavillemuseum.org/events/. July 2: GVRD Bite Nite: 5…

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Jun 30 • 2:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • timesheraldonline.com
FDA scientists flag concerns with peptides, the trendy molecules RFK Jr. supports

Documents reviewing the research on peptides note lack of good evidence of efficacy or safety. Yet an FDA panel will consider easing access to them later this month.

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Jun 30 • 2:32 PM EDT • Science • npr.org
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FDA scientists flag concerns with peptides, the trendy molecules RFK Jr. supports

Documents reviewing the research on peptides note lack of good evidence of efficacy or safety. Yet an FDA panel will consider easing access to them later this month.

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Jun 30 • 2:32 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Protecting Access to Established Research-Backed Healthcare

Protecting Access to Established, Research-Backed Healthcare, Including Transgender Healthcare, Is a Shared Responsibility Across Providers, Advocates, and ...

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Jun 30 • 12:24 PM EDT • Health • fenwayhealth.org
Peptides are everywhere in health and beauty, but does the science actually back up the claims?

Peptides are everywhere — promising to fix wrinkles, weight gain, and even torn ligaments. But are they safe? The FDA is moving to expand access. Here's what a medical expert wants you to know. 👇

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Jun 30 • 12:07 PM EDT • Science • scrippsnews.com
Stein creates bipartisan commission to address rising North Carolina health care costs

Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order Tuesday creating a bipartisan commission to recommend ways to lower health care costs, improve transparency and expand access to care across North Carolina.

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Jun 30 • 12:05 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
How to Access Gmail Live on Android and iOS

Gmail Live is available on Android and iOS to users with Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscriptions. This is the new way to search - here's how to access.

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Jun 30 • 11:52 AM EDT • Technology • droid-life.com
Trump administration puts religious freedom at heart of US health policy

Critics say the new focus could reshape LGBTQ+ healthcare, abortion access and vaccine policy

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Jun 30 • 11:01 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
SoFi Introduces Small Business Loans to Help Members Pursue Their Business Ambitions

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2026--SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), the everything app for digital financial services, today announced the launch of SoFi Small Business Loans, to help entrepreneurs and small business owners access fast, transparent financing to run and grow their businesses.

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Jun 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Nutanix and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Partner to Expand Computer Science Access Across North Carolina

$250,000 Corporate Grant From Nutanix Establishes Endowed Professorship to Fund Public K-12 Teacher Training and Open-Source STEAM Curriculum NCSSM Nutanix Endowed Professorship Charles Robinson, Nutanix Endowed Professor of Computer Science at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics SAN JOSE, Calif., and DURHAM, N.C., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM), t

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Jun 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
Claude Science, an AI workbench for scientists

Claude Science is a customizable app that integrates the tools and packages researchers most often use, produces auditable artifacts, and provides flexible access to computing resources.

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Jun 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • anthropic.com
Dept. of Social and Health Services announces massive data breach involving personal information

The employee may have accessed names, dates of birth and social security numbers. A total of 8,600 records were accessed.

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Jun 29 • 8:01 PM EDT • Health • kiro7.com
WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve a Username

Popular messaging app WhatsApp is now allowing users to reserve usernames ahead of plans to launch username-based messaging. Right now, WhatsApp uses a person's phone number as an identifier, but usernames will allow people to interact without having to exchange personal information. Username reservations are rolling out starting this week, and not all users will have access to the reservation system right away. WhatsApp is sending a notification when a username can be reserved.

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Jun 29 • 7:01 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Accessory Company Yanks Companion Cube Steam Machine Case Because It Never Actually Asked Valve For Permission

“We’re going to regret that decision for a very long time”

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Jun 29 • 6:48 PM EDT • Technology • aftermath.site
What to know about protecting your health amid Chicago's severe heat this week

City officials are urging residents to stay indoors during the ongoing heat wave while expanding access to cooling centers and other resources. Fox Chicago's Joanie Lum has the latest.

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Jun 29 • 5:21 PM EDT • Health • fox32chicago.com
Dbrand Forced To Pull Steam Machine Companion Cube

Mere after the reveal of the Valve Steam Machine, accessory maker Dbrand announced that it was releasing the "Companion Cube," a Steam Machine accessory that was modelled after the Portal weighted companion cube storage box. Following massive interest in the Companion Cube in the week since its anno...

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Jun 29 • 4:34 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
THE WEEK OF JUNE 29, 2026

- NSF proposes grant policy changes - Republicans urge DOE to limit lab access - DOD highlights aging labs

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Jun 29 • 2:13 PM EDT • Science • aip.org
Newsom's office touts Anthropic 'partnership,' 50% discount on Claude AI for California agencies, localities

Golden State Gov. Gavin Newsom's office indicated that state agencies and local governments may access Anthropic's Claude artificial intelligence platform at a 50% discount.

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Jun 29 • 1:33 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Valve doesn’t let Dbrand’s coolest Steam Machine accessory leave the testing facility

Dbrand announced that users who ordered the Companion Cube skin for the Steam Machine will not, in fact, find companionship...

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Jun 29 • 1:11 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Health-E Commerce® Announces Telehealth Collaboration with Audien Hearing to Expand Access to FSA- and HSA-Eligible Hearing Aids Available on FSA Store® and HSA Store®

/PRNewswire/ -- Health-E Commerce®, parent brand to FSA Store® and HSA Store®, the first and leading online stores dedicated to selling only products and...

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Jun 29 • 10:35 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
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How Penn State Beaver is helping farmers respond sooner to animal health challenges

Penn State Beaver is helping strengthen animal health and agricultural resilience across western Pennsylvania through the Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center, which gives farmers and veterinarians closer access to critical and timely testing.

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Jun 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • psu.edu
Expanding pharmacists’ authority is about healthcare

Alaska’s passage of House Bill 195 marks a practical and overdue step toward improving access to healthcare, especially in a state where geography alone can turn a minor illness into

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Jun 29 • 9:45 AM EDT • Politics • newsminer.com
BCBSM billing change could limit access to mental health care, psychiatric offices say

A recent billing change announced by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will affect access to mental health care across the state, according to psychiatric offices. The insurance provider says the change is in line with up-to-date guidance.

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Jun 29 • 9:11 AM EDT • Health • clickondetroit.com
Cleveland Clinic Tackles Hunger, Housing and Maternal Health

In 2025, our teams continued to address critical social drivers of health, expand access to care and resources, and build stronger, healthier communities.

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Jun 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • newsroom.clevelandclinic.org
State funds access to fresh produce in high-poverty communities

State funding intends to increase access to fresh produce in Maryland's high-poverty communities.

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Jun 29 • 8:01 AM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com
The Dallas Teen All-Access Pass is back. Here's what it includes

The pass allows teens and up to three guests access to events and venues, from cultural centers to entertainment-oriented businesses.

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Jun 29 • 7:47 AM EDT • Entertainment • cbsnews.com
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Rocket Lab Buys Satellite Operator Iridium in Bid to Challenge SpaceX

The deal would give Rocket Lab control over a satellite fleet and access to wireless resources it could use to compete with SpaceX.

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Jun 29 • 7:43 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Google Cloud to Offer Specialist AI Models for Science Research

Alphabet Inc.’s Google will start offering specialist artificial intelligence models from software company SandboxAQ through its cloud service, expanding enterprise and research access to technology designed to accelerate drug discovery, materials science and semiconductor manufacturing.

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Jun 29 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • bloomberg.com
PPDS Brings 'Limitless' TV Entertainment To Historic 5 Star Bellevue Syrene Hotel With Philips MediaSuite

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, has announced that its Philips MediaSuite TV range has been chosen to deliver seamless access to a virtually limitless world of | Delivering modern luxuries to the 18th century hotel in Sorrento, Philips MediaSuite TVs with cast built in are now bringing seamless access to millions of movies, TV shows, games, and streaming apps to guests at one of Italy's most prestigious and exquisite hospitality destinations.

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Jun 29 • 4:44 AM EDT • Entertainment • livedesignonline.com
Uneven access to radiology AI could deepen healthcare disparities

New Neiman research explores how Medicare's New Technology Add-On Payment has impacted use of an AI triage tool for pinpointing severe strokes.

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Jun 29 • 2:40 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
House committee advances radiology-backed legislation to curb prior authorization

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act seeks to streamline the “often cumbersome and time-consuming” task of approving requests for medical imaging in Medicare Advantage.

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Jun 29 • 2:23 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Efzimfotase alfa demonstrated improvements in bone health in treatment-naïve pediatric patients with hypophosphatasia achieving median difference of 1.67 vs placebo in RGI-C Score at week 25 in MULBERRY Phase III trial

Positive results from the MULBERRY Phase III trial showed that efzimfotase alfa (ALXN1850), an investigational enzyme replacement therapy, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in bone health in children (2 to

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Jun 28 • 3:45 PM EDT • Health • astrazeneca-us.com
Galaxy Z's days are apparently numbered: Accessories point to a very unusual name for Samsung's iPhone Ultra competitor

At first, it was called the Galaxy Z Wide Fold or the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, then—according to generally reliable sources—simply the Galaxy Z Fold8. Now a fourth name has surfaced for the compact and wider iPhone Ultra alternative, that Samsung will unveil on July 22 alongside the updated Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. However, as authentic as these images seem to be, there are doubts.

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Jun 28 • 1:33 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Sony will pull Studio Canal purchases for European users

The trend of revoking access to digital purchases continues, this time affecting European customers of Sony's PlayStation Store.

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Jun 28 • 10:42 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
How AI is changing and challenging healthcare access

More people are consulting bots in place of physicians and therapists

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Jun 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • thecharlottepost.com
How AI changing and challenging healthcare access

More people are consulting bots in place of physicians and therapists

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Jun 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • thecharlottepost.com
TherapyGo Announces Milestone as AI-Powered Mental Health Platform Expands Access to Licensed Psychologists

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Innovation Solutions LLC today announced a major growth milestone for TherapyGo, its ...

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Jun 27 • 3:06 PM EDT • Health • markets.businessinsider.com
Free health clinic aims to expand care access on city's West Side

Free preventive care is coming to San Antonio’s West Side Saturday. The Health Collaborative’s Neighborhood Clinic offers 3D mammograms, screenings, vaccines, dental checks, food and help connecting to ongoing care.

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Jun 27 • 2:32 PM EDT • Health • news4sanantonio.com
Eat, Sip, Shop: New businesses bring unique products, services to Bethlehem’s Main Street

Whether you’re shopping for toys, games and puzzles or jewelry, home decor and pet treats and accessories, a variety of new retailers on downtown Bethlehem’s Main Street have you covered.

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Jun 27 • 11:05 AM EDT • Business • wfmz.com
Sony is deleting over 550 purchased movies from PS5 users’ digital libraries

PlayStation says a licensing agreement means users will no longer be able to access some purchased videos…

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Jun 27 • 9:54 AM EDT • Technology • videogameschronicle.com
Anthropic's Mythos 5 gets limited carveout from US restrictions

Anthropic said it is restoring access to Mythos 5 for a set of US organizations that "operate and defend critical infrastructure."

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Jun 27 • 9:46 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
US close to allowing Anthropic to restore Fable 5 model, Axios reports

The Trump ​administration is ‌close to allowing ​Anthropic ​to restore access ⁠to ​its Fable ​5 model, Axios reported ​on ​Saturday, citing a ‌source ⁠close to the situation.

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A lack of funding, a glut of stigma: How Ohio LGBTQ+ health outcomes are impacted

Being able to access healthcare in general is a struggle for LGBTQ+ individuals, and with legislation in Ohio and elsewhere that banned gender-affirming care for minors, for example, a need for healthcare can often clash with the hesitation to seek help.

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Jun 27 • 7:10 AM EDT • Health • thebuckeyeflame.com
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Gun access changes in Florida; DeSantis vetoes bills

Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.

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Consumer-Directed Health Care: Promise or Pitfall

This panel will examine the evidence and policy outlook for consumer-directed health care as a federal solution to expanded coverage, with a focus on affordability, access, and health outcomes.

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Jun 26 • 4:44 PM EDT • Health • ldi.upenn.edu
The Best Last-Minute Prime Day Deals on Laptops, Monitors, and PC Accessories

Find deals on PC and Apple laptops, gaming and productivity monitors, and many PC accessories that will make your work life easier.

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Jun 26 • 4:30 PM EDT • Technology • lifehacker.com
Samsung Will Start Charging For SmartThings API Access

Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access.

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HHS Expands Secure Access to Health Records Through the TEFCA® Network, Announces Milestone of One Billion Health Records Exchanged

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT at HHS announced new steps to strengthen the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement™ TEFCA®

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Last Chance: Best Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Prime Day Deals at Amazon (Final Day)

It's the final day of Amazon Prime Day, and if you've been waiting to pick up Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 games, accessories, or hardware, this is

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Las Vegas group, school launch scholarship to expand access to skilled trades

The National Association of Women in Construction Las Vegas recently launched a new scholarship in partnership with trade school Quality Training Centers. The scholarship is intended to expose more...

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Council Explores AI, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety to Advance Community Health

The MHA Council on Health Access and Community Impact held its final meeting of the program year June 4 to examine emerging opportunities and challenges shaping healthcare delivery and advancing community health.

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New Linux pedit COW Exploit Enables Root Access by Poisoning Cached Binaries

CVE-2026-46331 lets local users gain root on affected Linux systems by corrupting page-cache memory through act_pedit.

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Sweden and WHO launch new long-term initiative to transform Ukraine’s health system

WHO and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) have launched a new multi-year cooperation project to support the long-term recovery and transformation of Ukraine’s health system. The new project, “Ukraine’s Health System Transformation Initiative: Strengthening Health Governance, Health Financing and Service Delivery for Long-Term Recovery”, was launched at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdansk, Poland on 26 June, and will run from June 2026 to 2029. Sweden will contribute approximately US$ 26 million (240 million Swedish krona) to support this project. This contribution forms part of Sweden’s broader support to Ukraine through the Team Europe approach, which brings together the European Union, its Member States, and key partners such as the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood and Enabel, and WHO as lead health agency, to support Ukraine’s recovery, reform agenda and European integration.“Ukraine’s health recovery cannot be measured only by what is rebuilt, but by whether people can count on the health system when they need it most. The scale of the task is immense, with health reconstruction and modernization needs estimated at US$ 19.4 billion over the next decade. Sweden’s US$ 26 million contribution to Ukraine’s Health System Transformation Initiative is a timely investment in the institutions, financing and services that will support Ukraine’s long-term recovery and European integration. WHO remains a trusted partner of the Government of Ukraine in advancing this process. I am deeply grateful to Sweden for its consistent support and partnership,” said Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. More than 4 years of war have placed unprecedented pressure on Ukraine’s health system, creating 3 interconnected challenges. The first is responding to the immediate consequences of the war and the urgent health needs of the population. The second is recovering and modernizing health services today. The third is continuing reforms and aligning the health system with European standards in the context of Ukraine’s future accession to the European Union. The war has led to large-scale population displacement, an increasing need for trauma care and rehabilitation, and shortages of health workers. High out-of-pocket payments in Ukraine make access to health services more difficult. Around 46% of total health expenditure is paid directly by individuals, placing a significant financial burden on many households and underscoring the need for reforms in health financing. Older people, persons with disabilities, women, children and veterans continue to face the greatest difficulties in accessing health services. “Ukraine is demonstrating that health system transformation can continue even during war. Ukraine is also continuing to align its health system with European norms and standards. WHO is committed to supporting Ukraine on this journey. We provide technical support, help coordinate partners’ efforts and support the institutional changes needed to strengthen the system. We are grateful to Sweden for its support. Through this partnership, we can help Ukraine build a more resilient, accessible and people-centred health system,” said Dr Jarno Habicht, WHO Representative in Ukraine. About the Health System Transformation InitiativeThe new initiative will support Ukraine through 3 interconnected areas: strengthening governance and coordination of health sector reforms through more inclusive coordination platforms and structured policy dialogue; transforming service delivery by reinforcing a primary health care-centred model that integrates family medicine, nursing and midwifery; and improving financial sustainability by supporting reforms that ensure the long-term viability of the national health system and reduce out-of-pocket payments for households. Overall, these reforms are expected to make the health system more coherent and easier to navigate, improve the quality and continuity of care, and ensure more equitable access to services, particularly for those who need them most. They will also support Ukraine’s progress towards a more modern health system aligned with European standards. “We are convinced that long-term recovery is not possible without strong, high-quality, person-centred health services that are accessible to everyone. Our partnership with WHO is designed to support deep and lasting systemic changes. Investments in human capital especially autonomous midwives, whose role for maternal, newborn and adolescent sexual and reproductive health cannot be understated, stronger governance, digital transformation and the financial sustainability of the health system are investments in Ukraine’s future. We are proud to support this process,” said Malin Perhult, the Head of the Ukraine Unit at Sida. Focus throughout implementation will be given to the most vulnerable population groups, including older people, women and children, and persons with disabilities, who have been affected by the war and face greater health-care needs. The initiative will be implemented in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the National Health Service of Ukraine, the Public Health Centre of Ukraine, regional authorities and international partners. This project will help Ukraine move towards a system where everyone can access the health care they need. It will strengthen primary care, make the health finance system more stable and predictable, and reduce the out-of-pocket costs that Ukrainians face when using health services. As a result, the Ukrainian health system will become more aligned with European standards and more sustainable in the long run.

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Jun 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • who.int
Samsung will soon start charging to access its smart home API

Regular users could get caught by Samsung’s new $4.99 monthly charge for individual developers.

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Jun 26 • 7:38 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Trump Mobile Takes The T1 Phone Reservation Holders For A Ride, Opens Sales To The Public Without Clearing The Backlog

Those who paid Trump Mobile a $100 deposit to gain early access to the T1 Phone suddenly find themselves at the back of the proverbial queue.

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Slate's $24,950 EV truck is tiny and ridiculously customizable

Slate's pickup truck just revealed its sub-$25k price. So we tested out its build-your-own tool to see how the accessories work.

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Jun 26 • 5:07 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Behavioral Healthcare Close to Home: SRMC Services Available in Sandoval County

Sandoval County spans more than 3,000 square miles with a population of 160,000 residents. As one of New Mexico’s fastest growing counties, it’s crucial the people who live there have access to high quality healthcare, including behavioral health...

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Expanding camp adventure for all

A doctor works with Camp Michigania on making accessibility updates that are expanding and improving camper experiences.

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Jun 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • uofmhealth.org
Short-form science: University of Washington researchers launch PaperTok to combat AI slop

A University of Washington team is helping scientists tell their own stories with a free tool that converts dense, jargon-heavy publications into short, accessible videos.

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Jun 25 • 1:15 PM EDT • Science • geekwire.com
JD Sports Upgrades Listing to Broaden U.S. Investor Access

Shares of JD Sports in the U.S. now trade on the OTCQX exchange from the Pink Limited Market, broadening its access to deeper capital pools.

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Jun 25 • 12:51 PM EDT • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENDOWMENT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVES HEALTH INSURANCE SUBISIDY PROGRAM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENDOWMENT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVES HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 The Early Childhood Education Endowment’s Advisory Board voted on Tuesday to approve the new early childhood educator health insurance subsidy program beginning in 2027 and available through Access Health CT open enrollment starting October 23, 2026. Established into law…

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Google Finance gets a dedicated app for Android

Users will be able to access their watchlists, real-time market data, live financial news, and Google's AI-powered "Key Moments" feature, which explains why stocks moved.

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David P. O'Brien

About five years ago, David P. O'Brien had a comfortable position at Marsh & McLennan Cos., where he held the top post at the financial giant's Louisville, Ky., office. Despite the lofty rank, Mr. O'Brien found himself longing to be at a smaller company that had to work a little harder to land business. That desire led him away from Kentucky five years ago and to Cleveland, where he serves as executive vice president at business insurance agency Oswald Cos. "I left Marsh before it was en vogue," he said, referring to layoffs and defections at Marsh over the course of this year that followed accusations of bid rigging at the big firm. Above all, Mr. O'Brien, 38, wanted to work at a company that relied on its inventiveness, rather than its name, for business. He said he has found that at Oswald. "It causes you to be more creative, to be more resourceful," Mr. O'Brien said. For instance, an Oswald client seeking to do business internationally might be directed to the network of offices abroad run by competitors such as Marsh and Aon Risk Services Inc. "We're going to use whatever access into the market that makes the most sense for our clients," he said. Of course, using such a strategy can be dangerous for Oswald if its client decides to further a business relationship with one of the firms Oswald recommended. "That's the obvious question and why it's nontraditional," he said. "I think if we're good, and if we're bringing value to the client, then there's no risk. I'm not threatened by it." Imaginative business solutions of that type made his career move to Oswald from Marsh worthwhile. "It's very much a challenge," he said. "It helps you keep your edge. I'm all for the competition." John Jacunski, currently vice president and corporate controller at York, Pa., paper company PH Gladfelter Co., met Mr. O'Brien four years ago when Mr. Jacunski was at WCI Steel Inc. in Warren. So impressed was he with Mr. O'Brien's work for WCI that Mr. Jacunski has retained the Oswald executive at PH Gladfelter. "He's a young guy for the position he has, but he's done a great job for us," Mr. Jacunski said. Among his roles at Oswald, Mr. O'Brien leads the firm's client retention efforts and also serves as director of its property and casualty group. "You don't have the same human resources," he said of the job jump to Oswald. "You don't have, obviously, the safety net a big company has." But sometimes, it can be difficult to ascertain individual contributions when working at a big company. "I wanted to be able to see the end results of my work and my efforts," Mr. O'Brien said.

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Paranovus Entertainment Technology Limited Announces 1-For-100 Reverse Share Split

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2026 / Paranovus Entertainment Technology Limited (NASDAQ:PAVS) ("we" or the "Company"), today announced that it will effect a reverse share split of its outstanding Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.000012 ...

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How should European scientists respond to the US AI kill switch?

Earlier in June, Europe’s worst fears of technological dependence were confirmed when the White House ordered the AI firm Anthropic to stop non-US citizens using its leading models. This kill-switch moment crystalised anxieties in Brussels that the continent, lagging the US on the creation of leading-edge AI models, is now a technological of vassal of Washington. The shock has specific implications for European scientists and universities. Some governments are now worried that with AI being integrated into labs, Donald Trump now has his finger hovering over an off switch for European science. “Having restrictions on this tool, it can have an impact on our own research,” said France’s research minister, Philippe Baptiste, at the VivaTech conference in Paris on June 18.Baptiste, himself a former academic, said that colleagues in mathematics had recently warned him they were now cut off from leading-edge US models, risking their work. “This model is not available anymore now because of the US restriction, and for the first time this had an impact on mathematics,” a field where large language models (LLMs) are making a significant contribution, said Baptiste. So, should European scientists avoid relying on US models in the future? Or would this be a self-harming overreaction? And how is AI being used in science, anyway? What happened?On June 12, it emerged that Washington, citing cybersecurity concerns, had ordered Anthropic to stop non-US citizens using two models: Claude Mythos 5, and Claude Fable 5, a version of Mythos but with guardrails to prevent abuse. Anthropic said Washington’s concerns were overblown. But forced to follow the order, yet with no way to check who was using the models, the company suddenly shut down access for everyone, US citizens included. There’s still no agreement on how to restore broad access. But last week, Bloomberg reported that select US companies, and the US government, still had access to Mythos despite the ban, but the EU’s cybersecurity agency Enisa had been shut out. Class division of researchersIn the longer term, access outside the US should be restored, said Marcel Salathé, co-director of the AI centre at the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL), because a permanent restriction would be financially ruinous to US AI firms. “Even Trump will eventually budge to economic pressure,” he said.However, US AI firms might end up operating rather like banks, doing due diligence on users of their leading-edge AI models, he went on.European scientists are unlikely to fall foul of such checks, he said. But having a Chinese postgraduate in their lab, or doing a type of research the US disapproved of, could potentially result in access being denied. “It will create a sort of class division of researchers,” he said. More than frontier modelsHowever, successfully deploying AI in science is about far more than just having access to leading LLMs such as Mythos.Instead, many science-specific tools, most famously Alphafold, which predicts protein folding structures, require “far less” computing power to train than frontier models, well within the capabilities of European supercomputers, according to a recent analysis by the Arq Foundation, a Brussel-based AI think tank. Instead, tools such as Alphafold are possible because certain fields, like protein folding, weather prediction or astronomy, have large, clean, standardised datasets that can be used to train predictive models. Rather than compute, “data is the central constraint for AI for science,” the report says. For example, a less powerful physics model trained on CERN’s data “will be more valuable than the best model without certain data,” said Bengüsu Özcan, author of the report. European advantage?Europe could therefore steal a march by using its scientific data and infrastructure to create models US digital giants cannot. “They might actually match or go even beyond what these big [US] companies are doing,” said Özcan.Indeed, some European start-ups hope to create automated testing labs to create the kind of standardised data that could speed up the discovery of new materials. Materials scientists say there’s currently too little data to train models. AI scientistsHowever, even if the bottleneck for AI in science is often data, rather than compute, being at the mercy of the US for LLM access could still become a problem for European scientists. A new class of “AI scientists” based on leading LLMs is also emerging, Özcan’s report says.Unlike domain-specific tools like Alphafold, these try to automate day-to-day scientific work, by providing an overarching tool that coordinates specific models to synthesise existing literature, generate hypotheses or run analysis of data. The problem for Europe, however, is that these tools are sometimes based on US leading models. Google Deepmind’s AI Co-Scientist, for example, is built on Google’s Gemini LLM. Systematic failureThese scientific automation tools are still in their early stages, and still exhibit “systematic failures on scientific tasks,” Özcan’s report says. One of the problems is that the messy, day-to-day process of scientific discovery is largely not documented, meaning LLMs don’t have a good source of data to learn how scientists actually work. Meanwhile, some tasks, such as literature synthesis, don’t typically require access to leading edge models.However, the performance of AI scientific assistants could improve as companies such as Google pour resources into developing them. Rely on US“Unfortunately, for scientific assistants, there is not much we can do right now except rely on US frontier AI,” said Antoine Bosselut, a natural language processing expert based at EPFL. Chinese-built open models, which can run on local computers, lessening the risk of a shutdown, are touted as one alternative to US dependence. There’s also Mistral, once seen as Europe’s main AI hope, but the Paris-based company has seen its recent models fall behind in performance. But the Chinese alternatives are generally not as capable as US frontier AI models, said Bosselut, unless paired with fiddly, custom tools that allows them to act as independent agents. “Most scientists do not have the time,” he said. Don’t jump ship yetAlthough the kill switch moment is seen a warning shot for European scientists, it doesn’t mean labs should abandon US AI tools immediately. “I do not think the right response is simply to abandon US-based models and systems under the banner of sovereignty or independence,” said Mattias Björnmalm, secretary general of the Cesaer university association. “That would be an overreaction.”Related articlesEuropean sovereignty in AI requires ‘ugly trade-offs,’ say experts Robotic lab start-up makes case for €500M EU-funded materials testing facilityAI in science: is it useful? Instead, European researchers need to ask themselves whether they’re becoming dependent on technology that could be turned off in Washington, said Özcan. “They might not see this today, but they should really start asking this question,” she said. European researchers need a plan B, said Salathé. “I would recommend to every researcher, very proactively explore alternatives.”Own toolsIn addition, Björnmalm and others want European research institutions to develop their own scientific AI tools.Instead of signing AI deals with US digital giants, European universities should be using this money to create their own models, which may end up being superior for research, said Sabine Leonelli, an expert on the use of AI in science at the Technical University of Munich. “Universities in Europe seem to be happy to sign commercial contracts with US companies on the assumption [their AI tools] are better,” she said. But US frontier LLMs are typically opaque, and have been developed without independent scientific input, she said. “This is not good enough for science.”Last year, Swiss researchers released Apertus, an LLM designed to be completely transparent, from its development methods to its training data. The idea is that this makes scientific tools built on top of the model far more reproducible than with closed, commercial alternatives.“Europe needs more of this: serious capacity-building that gives researchers, universities and companies credible options,” said Björnmalm.

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KFF Poll Shows Three in Ten Adults Turn to Social Media or AI for Health Information, with Lower-Income Adults More Likely to Cite Cost and Access Barriers as a Reason

The latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds roughly three in ten adults report turning to social media (31%) or AI chatbots (29%) at least monthly for health information and advice. The top reasons people report turning to social media for health advice are wanting to hear from those with similar experiences or a desire for quick information.

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Another roadblock for DOJ campaign against trans health

New bill proposes expanding methadone access, $5.7 trillion on U.S. health care, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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Jun 25 • 7:48 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Mamdani and Hochul announce cash infusion for New York City Abortion Access Hub expansion

New York City and the Empire State are infusing hundreds of thousands of dollars into New York City Abortion Access Hub to expand its referral network

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Jun 25 • 7:47 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Moderna Science Day Highlights Expanding Potential of mRNA Platform

Provides broad overview of Company's research and early development programs expected to continue to fuel future growth Highlights validation of T-cell engager modality with mRNA-2808 in multiple myeloma, supporting rapid advancement of second T-cell ...

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A lack of funding, a glut of stigma: How Ohio LGBTQ+ health outcomes are impacted

For the 1 in 10 Ohioans who identify as LGBTQ+, media representation and social acceptance may have improved, but stigma and discrimination still impact them in large aspects of their lives, including healthcare access.

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CVS Health Foundation invests $1 million in Hartford nonprofits tackling community health needs

Local organizations receive Hometown Fund support to expand access to health care, food, housing and essential services

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Department of Education investigates Maryland schools over boys access to girls sports and facilities

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Maryland's Department of Education and three public School districts, claiming that boys are joining girls athletic teams and accessing girls facilities.

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Cognitive Science students pitch AI college counseling, productivity

From AI-powered social media content creation to college access platforms, cognitive science student entrepreneurs pitched their startups to potential investors at the Berkeley Accelerator

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Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) To Leave London And Trade Only In New York

Flutter Entertainment plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange and keep its ordinary shares trading only on the New York Stock Exchange. The company expects its stock to remain listed under ticker NYSE:FLUT, concentrating liquidity in the US market. The change alters how existing London holders access the stock and could reshape the shareholder base over time. Flutter Entertainment enters this shift with its stock trading at $97.85 and a mixed recent performance profile. The share...

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Perks of the job: Save on entertainment and essentials with BenefitHub

State of Colorado employees have access to a wide-ranging corporate discount marketplace, and those eligible for benefits at Metropolitan State University of Denver can take advantage of them with their University email. The State of Colorado BenefitHub offers deals on thousands of products, ranging from vacation and event tickets to insurance and other essential services. […]

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SGMC Health Expands Access to Care with Pediatric and Family Visits at Primary Care Connell

SGMC Health is expanding access to care for families in South Georgia with the addition of pediatric services and family appointments at SGMC Primary Care – Connell, now welcoming patients of all ages—from newborns to seniors.

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Startup’s strategy challenges EV industry assumptions

A new EV startup led by a former Amazon executive is betting that a low-cost, highly customizable pickup starting at just under $25,000 could help it achieve something that has eluded many EV startups: profitability, CNBC reports. The central goal for Slate Auto and CEO Peter Faricy is to make a full-size, practical truck accessible […]

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AHA’s refreshed Rural Health Services website features resources to strengthen results and long-term viability

The refreshed AHA Rural Health Services website gives rural hospital leaders quick access to the advocacy insights, strategic resources and field-informed guidance they need to navigate change, strengthen performance and sustain care in their communities.

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Prime Day 2026: Top Savings on Anker, Beats, TVs, and More Accessories

Earlier this week we highlighted some of the best Apple-related product discounts that you can find on Amazon during Prime Day, and now we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns during the event. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

The birthright citizenship case in front of the US Supreme Court is about much more than just citizenship. It’s also about an issue that was little discussed in court arguments: babies’ immediate access to safety net programs and medical tests that need to be done within the first couple days of life.

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Governor Morrisey Announces $2.4 Million Investment to Expand Worksite Clinics Across West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $2.4 million investment to expand access to worksite-based healthcare services across West Virginia. Through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the funding will expand employer-based health services and strengthen workforce participation as part of the Health to Prosperity (HTP) initiative. With this announcement, total funding opportunities and implementation initiatives under RHTP now exceed $88.5 million.

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Jun 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • governor.wv.gov
New Guidebook Helps Puget Sound Beneficiaries Navigate Their Health Care

Great news for military communities and TRICARE beneficiaries across the Pacific Northwest: navigating military healthcare just got easier. The recently released Puget Sound Patient Guidebook is a comprehensive resource designed for local TRICARE beneficiaries throughout the region. Inside, beneficiaries can find information on enrolling in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, understanding TRICARE plans, locating a Military Treatment Facility (MTF), scheduling appointments, accessing online services, ordering medications and much more.

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Los Angeles Business Journal Names Kristen Cerf CEO of the Year

This recognition reflects Cerf’s leadership and the collective commitment across the Blue Shield Promise team to improve health outcomes and expand access to care.

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Jun 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • news.blueshieldca.com
Pulsenmore Announces Strategic Partnership with Ouma Health to Expand Access to Remote Prenatal Care Across the United States

/PRNewswire/ -- Pulsenmore Ltd. (NASDAQ: PLSM) (TASE: PLSM), a pioneer in home ultrasound technology, today announced a strategic partnership with Ouma Health,...

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Jun 24 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Trump will welcome farmers and ranchers to White House dinner to celebrate trade, tax wins

President Trump hosts farmers and ranchers at a Rose Garden dinner to spotlight trade wins, tax cuts and expanded market access for agriculture.

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Jun 23 • 8:56 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
New sports facility could be coming to Franklin

The new mixed-use sports facility, “The Banks at Brownland,” is all about improving access for youth sports.

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ESPN, Disney Jr. Expand Youth Sports Access for Preschoolers

ESPN and Disney Jr. are again teaming up with Every Kid Sports to expand access to youth sports for income-restricted families. Get the details here.

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