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Sony and Microsoft say they’re not obligated to pass U.S. tariff refunds to consumers, echoing Nintendo

Back in July, Sony executives told investors that the company expected to receive $508 million in refunds from the U.S. government, after tariffs that the PlayStation-maker paid were ruled mostly in 2025 were found to be illegal. “Most” of the refund would by recouped by Sony’s gaming division, its chief financial officer said. This week, Sony’s lawyers are arguing that the company is not legally obligated to pass those proceeds on to consumers who paid for recently price-hiked PlayStation consoles. That’s in the face of a lawsuit from gamers calling on them to do exactly that. “Paying fair market price for voluntarily purchased consumer goods is not a legally cognizable injury in fact,” the lawyers wrote in a legal motion filed on Monday, as they asked a judge in California’s Northern District to dismiss a potential class action lawsuit over the tariff refunds. Microsoft made a similar argument two weeks ahead of Sony’s lawyers, in a similar lawsuit brought by a gamer in federal court in Washington State. As Microsoft’s legal team put it on August 21, in their request for a dismissal of that lawsuit: “There is nothing unjust about Plaintiff purchasing an Xbox at an advertised price and getting exactly what he paid for—regardless of whatever theory he devised months later about Microsoft’s cost structure.” Both legal fights are set to go on for some time. How things got to this point U.S. tariffs impacting a wide range of imported goods, including game consoles, had kicked off in early 2025. In May 2025, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles, citing “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” They raised them again that September. In August of that year, Sony raised the price of PlayStation 5 consoles, citing “a challenging economic environment.” Sony later told investors that its tariff fees for the fall quarter were nearly $200 million. in February of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 2025 tariffs illegal, prompting impacted companies to begin to request refunds. In turn, consumers began suing the likes of Sony and Microsoft to get what they said was their share. The gamers in the Microsoft and Sony lawsuits argue that the 2025 price hikes of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, which added $50 or more to their sticker price, were due to illegal tariffs and should now be returned to consumers. The Sony suit started in May, when a group of gamers sued in federal court in California, saying Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) would be unjustly enriching itself if it did not pass tariff refunds to its PS5 buyers. “Sony is poised to be paid twice for the same unlawful tariff burden: once by its customers (through elevated prices) and once by the U.S. government (through tariff refunds),” the gamers’ lawyers wrote at the time. They called for Sony to partially reimburse anyone who bought a PlayStation in the U.S. since August 1, 2025. The Microsoft suit, filed by gamer Trevor Hastings against the Xbox giant in July, made similar claims. The console makers push back In late July, Nintendo’s lawyers, facing a similar suit accusing them of double-dipping on tariffs and refunds, replied with arguments that previewed Microsoft’s and Sony’s: “Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying,” they wrote. Sony has buttressed that Nintendo-style argument this week by saying that the gamers have failed to prove that tariffs were the reason for its August 2025 PS5 price hike. They call thatclaim “speculative and illogical.” Other factors, including “inflation, currency fluctuations, component costs, logistics, competitive dynamics, or demand,” could have played a role. (No, the Sony lawyers do not break down the costs and factors that officially triggered the price increases). Microsoft has also argued that there’s no proof in these lawsuits that tariffs drove all or some of the price increase, as it seeks to dismiss the tariff refund suit it’s facing: “Plaintiff provides no specific allegations that would establish any pricing differential attributable to tariffs or suggest any possibility that Microsoft applied then or could recreate now any dollar-for-dollar calculation of tariff-related pricing—any more than it could any other market factor that affects pricing.” To further skewer the gamer side’s argument in its case, Sony’s lawyers have pointed to what might be a surprising defense: yet another PlayStation 5 price hike from this past spring, after the tariffs were ruled illegal. “If the original price increase were attributable to tariffs, SIE [Sony Interactive Entertainment, aka PlayStation] would have had no reason to raise prices again after the Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs.” … “If tariffs were the cause of the price increases, one would expect SIE to lower prices once the tariffs were eliminated—not raise them again. Instead, the timeline confirms that the pricing of PlayStation consoles includes a diverse and dynamic set of input costs.” Judges have not yet ruled on the arguments made by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. Last week, Panic, the company behind the small, yellow Playdate handheld said it would be passing its tariff refunds on to consumers. It is the only gaming hardware maker to have made such a pledge. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: A reporter’s second Second Life Wagner James Au, who from 2003-2006 was paid by San Francisco-based tech company Linden Lab to be a full-time journalist embedded in their virtual world Second Life, is returning to the company. This time, he’ll be an editorial advisor and business development specialist, he tells Game File. The new role will involve trying to share the stories of people inhabiting Second Life’s ongoing online world with reporters and by extension the public. Au plans to continue to also chronicle some of that through his long-running blog New World Notes. I’ve known Au since the mid-2000s and featured him in a 2007 article for the Columbia Journalism Review about reporters like him opening up virtual news outlets within Second Life. As I wrote at the time: On April 22, 2003, writing as Hamlet Linden for the New World Notes blog on Second Life’s Web site, Au introduced himself. “For the next few months, Linden Lab has invited me to set aside my journalist cap, and instead, don the digital beanie of their in-house virtual correspondent.” He wasn’t paid to keep it positive. He wrote about builders and eccentrics, but then in August of that year, he reported on a tax revolt against Linden Lab (a complaint about the fees it charges users who build stuff) led by a resident whose avatar was a big cat. Second Life has always been less of a video game and more of a virtual world where people can live, hang out, make art, sell virtual items and flirt. Back in 2007, Au described touring it as “sort of like underwater lucid dreaming.” For the past two decades, Au has maintained New World Notes as an independent publication. But he said he’s been drawn back to Second Life and Linden Lab as a place to directly work. The virtual world has around 650,000 monthly active users, he said, “which is actually about what it was during the hype wave.” Au says he’s still finding rich stories in Second Life, the kind that keep him interested 20 years into the beat: “Over the last few months for instance, I wrote about an SL creator in Venezuela whose apartment was destroyed by the earthquakes, so the global SL community rallied to get him back on his feet,” he told me. “Then there’s the woman from a Middle Eastern country who explored her lesbian sexuality in SL, then earned enough from her virtual jewelry to escape her abusive family situation and country.” Au wants to beckon more reporters to give Second Life another look. He argues that it is often ahead of internet trends, noting, for example, an early backlash in the community against AI-made art. Now the platform is drawing curiosity from more of the user-generated content community who’ve grown up with the likes of Roblox, according to Au. “Second Life was too early during its hype wave in 2005-2010, but it now feels right for a new wave of interest,” he told me.

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Sep 2 • 8:21 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Cape Girardeau coffee shop closure highlights small business struggles

Downtown business owners said The Ground-a-Bout closure reflects a troubling trend and pointed to a lack of foot traffic in the area.

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Sep 2 • 8:07 PM EDT • Business • kfvs12.com
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Patient-Reported Barriers to Mammography Screening Among Women at a Community Health Clinic in Southeastern Michigan: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Background: The objective of this cross-sectional pilot study was to explore patient-reported barriers to mammography screening and women's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding mammogra...

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Sep 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • cureus.com
GOP ads contradict Trump’s rosy view of the economy

For months, President Donald Trump has falsely claimed that consumer prices are falling ahead of this year’s 2026 midterm elections. Now some Republican candidates are running campaign ads that acknowledge reality. CNN’s Daniel Dale reports.

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Sep 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunges to just 1. 4% full

Elephant Butte Reservoir, New Mexico’s largest reservoir, plunged to just 1.4 percent capacity in July 2026 after years of extreme drought and record early snowmelt. The dramatic decline exposed long-submerged debris and underscored the growing strain on Rio Grande water supplies used by farms in New Mexico and Texas.

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Sep 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
The universe has plenty of hydrogen. So why is star formation collapsing?

Star formation across the universe has fallen dramatically over the past 4.5 billion years, but astronomers have uncovered a surprising twist: the supply of neutral hydrogen, a key ingredient for making stars, has barely declined. Using China’s FAST radio telescope and data from roughly 2.5 million galaxies observed by DESI, researchers found that star formation was about 2.5 times higher 4.5 billion years ago, while neutral hydrogen levels were only about 1.4 times higher.

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Sep 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Coplin Health Systems expands community commitment

PARKERBURG – The Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley has announced a new educational partnership formalized under its Partner In Education program between Coplin Health Systems and the Caperton Center for Applied Technology. The collaboration bridges regional career and technical education with local community healthcare leadership, creating opportunities for workforce readiness, career exploration and […]

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Sep 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • newsandsentinel.com
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Ross Gallabrese Faire May brought the sound of folk music to the lounge area at this month’s Wednesdays in Wintersville. Wednesday’s edition brought the monthly street festival to a close. It carried a fall festival theme and featured a display of pumpkins f all sizes and shapes. several food trucks were part of the evening, […]

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Sep 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • heraldstaronline.com
Google Won't Have To Break Up Its Advertising Business, Federal Judge Rules

Google will not have to break up its advertising operations, a federal judge has ruled, though it will have to alter its business practices.

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Sep 2 • 7:53 PM EDT • Business • deadline.com
Alienware Debuts 32″ AW3226K 4K Monitor With RGB Stripe Tandem OLED While Its 25″ AW2527HX Takes QD-OLED Refresh Rate To 560Hz

Alienware has introduced two new options within its QD-OLED Gaming lineup, the 32" AW3226K and the 25" AW2527HX monitors.

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Sep 2 • 7:50 PM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
The primary is over now come the primetime mistakes

Not every candidate is Deion Sanders at Primetime — Abdul El-Sayed and Darline Graham face questions about whether they're ready for the Senate.

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Sep 2 • 7:43 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Senator Kim Visits Warren County to Talk Healthcare and Jobs

Yesterday, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) visited Warren County with focused visits on expanding affordable healthcare and improving New Jersey’s workforce development pipeline as part of his Einstein Corridor initiative. “I leave these visits inspired by the dedication I witnessed from those in Warren County who are training NJ’s next generation of workers and pushing to ensure access to quality healthcare in some of our most rural communities,” said Senator Kim. “There is so much unique potential in each corner of our state – I’m excited to bring the ideas discussed with[...]

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Sep 2 • 7:39 PM EDT • Health • insidernj.com
Judge Blocks Trump’s Second Try to Restrict Birthright Citizenship

The ruling raised concerns that babies already defined as citizens by the Supreme Court could have their citizenship revoked under an order the president signed in August.

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Sep 2 • 7:37 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

The video board inside the American Airlines Center displays the logo for the upcoming Republican Midterm Convention during a media walkthrough in Dallas, Texas, U.S., August 5, 2026.

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Sep 2 • 7:26 PM EDT • Politics • galvnews.com
Seized horses returned to Milford trail ride business as prosecutor declines charges

After weeks of uncertainty and business loss, High Vibe Trail Rides owner Lucie Ptasznik is focused on rebuilding her business as prosecutor declines to charge.

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Sep 2 • 7:24 PM EDT • Business • wxyz.com
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Presented with bleak polling, the White House moves to make the midterms about Trump

Despite economic headwinds and an unpopular war, Donald Trump’s allies believe that Republicans will win in November if only they can get the president’s base to turn out.

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Sep 2 • 7:07 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Why Warriors star Draymond Green has mixed feelings on wild Daejon Love scandal

Warriors star forward Draymond Green explained on "The Draymond Green Show" why he had 'all the emotions' when it came to the Daejon Love scandal.

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Sep 2 • 7:04 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Cape Girardeau coffee shop closure highlights small business struggles

The owner of The Groundabout announced on social media Monday that all four of its shops are closing, including its cafe on Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau. Other downtown business owners said the closure reflects a troubling trend and pointed to a lack of foot traffic in the area.

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Sep 2 • 7:00 PM EDT • Business • kfvs12.com
Oregon Sports Talk: GAME WEEK for Ducks and Beavers

Sports Director Erin Slinde and sports anchor De'Aundre Sanders break down everything you need to know heading into game week for for both Oregon and Oregon Sta

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Sep 2 • 6:57 PM EDT • Sports • kval.com
Patriots’ Captain Announcement Has Fans Questioning One Major Omission

The New England Patriots have their captains for the 2026 season. It didn’t take long for the conversation to shift toward the player who wasn’t among them. New England announced Tuesday that quarterback Drake Maye, tight end Hunter Henry, safety Kevin Byard III, cornerback Marcus Jones, linebacker Robert Spillane and offensive tackle Morgan Moses were […] The post Patriots’ Captain Announcement Has Fans Questioning One Major Omission appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 2 • 6:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
DeKalb County expands free business incubator for entrepreneurs

Costs continue to rise, and as a result, many Georgia entrepreneurs are struggling to grow their businesses. On the weekends, business owner Amanda Stevens sells sweet treats like frozen grapes and watermelon cakes to kids and families from her food trailer, Candy Lady on Wheels.

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Sep 2 • 6:52 PM EDT • Business • wabe.org
Yankees' George Lombard: Not in Wednesday's lineup

Yankees' George Lombard: Not in Wednesday's lineup

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Sep 2 • 6:43 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Royals vs. Marlins September 2nd game discussion

Noah Cameron in the royals take on the Marlins with mostly pride on the line

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Sep 2 • 6:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
State health department investigating potential food poisoning cases at UND

The cases may be linked to Wilkerson Dining Center from Aug. 22-24.

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Sep 2 • 6:36 PM EDT • Health • grandforksherald.com
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Rep. Jeff Crank leads resolution against Democratic Socialists of America

Colorado leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America called U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank's anti-socialism resolution a “waste of time."

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Sep 2 • 6:29 PM EDT • Politics • coloradonewsline.com
Sheffield taps longtime Detroiter to serve as new business, workforce chief

Olga Stella is the latest in a string of newly-appointed department heads aimed at fulfilling the mayor’s agenda on economic growth and revitalization.

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Sep 2 • 6:26 PM EDT • Business • bridgedetroit.com
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Boulter wins one game in 58-minute US Open defeat

British number one Katie Boulter is dumped out in the second round of the US Open as she wins just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Karolina Muchova.

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Sep 2 • 6:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Christian McCartney Among 6 Cast In Sports Comedy Feature 'Defensive'

Christian McCartney will lead the film Defensive alongside Mark Christopher Lawrence, Robert Amaya, Chris Petrovski, Camila Camilo, and Evan Huffed.

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Sep 2 • 6:21 PM EDT • Sports • deadline.com
In landmark ruling, court declines to break up Google’s advertising business

In landmark ruling, court declines to break up Google’s advertising business - SiliconANGLE

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Sep 2 • 6:13 PM EDT • Business • siliconangle.com
How to Evaluate Health Information Online in the Age of AI

Learn how to evaluate health information online, recognize misinformation, assess AI-generated answers, and identify sources you can trust.

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Sep 2 • 6:00 PM EDT • Health • blog.dana-farber.org
Home sports competitions kick off at The Nest

Albany High hosted its first home sports competition of the 2026-27 season at The Nest on Tuesday evening as our boys' soccer team faced off against Schalmont! Our Falcons delivered a thrilling win, defeating the Sabres 4-0. Ahadi Wangya, Adam Rouse, Garnett Ngome Ekiti and Rajanie Morgan each scored a goal, with Ngome Ekiti also delivering an assist. Evan Bermejo recorded five saves for Albany to record the shutout. Come to Albany High tonight, Sept. 2, to pack the stands with Falcon fans! Our girls' tennis team will face off against Guilderland at 4:15 p.m. and our girls' soccer team takes on Berne-Knox-Westerlo at 4:30 p.m. Let's go Falcons!

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Sep 2 • 6:00 PM EDT • Sports • albanyschools.org
Northwestern professor talks study linking extreme heat to unusual health conditions
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Sep 2 • 5:56 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Waymo expands driverless robotaxi service to 3 major US cities

Alphabet-owned Waymo has opened public robotaxi access in Denver, San Diego and Tampa, bringing its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to 14 cities.

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Sep 2 • 5:48 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Dabo Swinney denies claim that Lane Kiffin helped Clemson go after Ole Miss for tampering

Dabo Swinney has denied a claim in an upcoming book that Lane Kiffin helped Clemson call out Ole Miss for alleged tampering of linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

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Sep 2 • 5:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Matthew Morrison Signs With Echo Lake Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Actor Matthew Morrison has inked with Echo Lake Entertainment for management.

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Sep 2 • 5:44 PM EDT • Entertainment • deadline.com
Inter Milan star responds to Barcelona transfer links

Inter Milan striker and captain Lautaro Martínez has this week spoken publicly for the first time on the recent transfer speculation linking him with a move to La Liga champions Barcelona.Frontman La...

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Sep 2 • 5:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Everyone can help: Recognizing the signs and preventing suicide

Mental health challenges affect people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life. Yet conversations about these concerns aren’t always easy to discuss. That’s especially true when it comes to a topic like suicide, which remains a leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for more than 48,000 deaths each year. The impact […]

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Sep 2 • 5:37 PM EDT • Health • lmh.org
Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.

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Sep 2 • 5:37 PM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
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Stan's Sports Center in Hoboken shutting doors after 8 decades as it shifts business online

Stan's Sports Center, a longtime local business in Hoboken is closing its storefront, marking the end of an era for the community.

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Sep 2 • 5:14 PM EDT • Business • abc7ny.com
Stan's Sports Center in Hoboken shutting doors after 8 decades as it shifts business online

Stan's Sports Center, a longtime local business in Hoboken is closing its storefront, marking the end of an era for the community.

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Sep 2 • 5:14 PM EDT • Sports • abc7ny.com
Experts redefine heart attack to improve care for women, get clinicians on the same page

Representatives from ACC, AHA, ESC and WHF worked together to update the universal definition of myocardial infarction. This includes a new classification system that separates events into three categories: primary MI, secondary MI and procedure-related MI.

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Sep 2 • 5:11 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Why health equity is now a business imperative in cardiology

For health systems under value-based care payment initiatives, there a direct financial incentive to invest in programs that improve access and outcomes among underserved populations. Cardiologist Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, shared her thoughts on this important topic.

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Sep 2 • 5:00 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds

Air traffic control audio captured the urgent moment a Delta Air Lines crew declared a potential pilot incapacitation minutes after takeoff and asked to return to the airport.

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Sep 2 • 4:50 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Cyclospora season winds down, even as Texas cases linked to outbreak

The diarrhea-inducing parasite’s summer season is coming to a close, even as health authorities link some Texas cases to outbreak stemming from lettuce.

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Sep 2 • 4:29 PM EDT • Health • dallasnews.com
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South Carolina, Shane Beamer open critical season vs. Kent State

Coming off a 4-8 campaign, the Gamecocks turn to dynamic quarterback LaNorris Sellers to set the tone in Saturday's opener against Dru DeShields and the visiting Golden Flashes.

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Sep 2 • 4:26 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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LOOK: Bears CB Kyler Gordon spotted training amid calf injury

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon is training with a rehab specialist as he deals with a lingering calf injury.

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Sep 2 • 4:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Broadcom forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates

Broadcom forecast ​quarterly revenue below Wall ‌Street estimates on ​Wednesday, ​signaling intense competition ⁠could hamper ​gains ​from its custom processors.

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Sep 2 • 4:19 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
USPS Is Building a Mail-In Ballot Screening System Despite Legal Battles Over Trump Order

Election officials warn that the creation of a new online portal for states to upload voter information is already fueling confusion and could ultimately disenfranchise voters.

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Sep 2 • 4:17 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Jonathon Brooks Sidelinded Ahead Of Panthers Season Opener

The Carolina Panthers are keeping a close eye on running back Jonathon Brooks as the regular season approaches. Brooks missed practice Tuesday and was again working off to the side with trainers Wednesday because of general soreness. The Panthers have not indicated that he suffered a new major injury, and the exact location of the…

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Sep 2 • 4:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fort Bragg Veteran celebrates expansion of high-end experiential entertainment brand

Photo provided by EscapologyAfter 15 years as an Army officer at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville resident Dan Cooke transitioned to business ownership to bring high-end experiential entertainment to North Carolina, applying strict military operational systems to scale his footprint across the state.Cooke got his start in the Army’s Boots to Business program.“Boots to Business was instrumental in preparing me to start a company. The program taught me how to develop a business plan, conduct market and financial analysis and critically evaluate whether a business concept was actually viable,” shared Cooke. “What made the program particularly valuable was that the instructors and mentors had real-world business experience…At the end of the course, I had to present and defend that plan. From there, they directed me to SCORE, where mentors helped me further refine the plan. I eventually presented it to a bank, which was impressed with the level of preparation, and I secured the financing necessary to build the business.”As Cooke neared the end of his military career, he began to wonder what would come next. Through his faith and some valuable mentors, he found the right avenue for his entrepreneurial interests.“While working on my instrument pilot rating, my flight instructor happened to tell me about escape rooms and the economics behind building them. He thought they could make for an interesting business. I took the analytical skills I had developed in the military, along with what I learned through Boots to Business, and began comparing the escape-room model against other opportunities I was considering,” explained Cooke. Cooke opened his first Escapology location in Fayetteville in 2019.“My approach was to start small and prove the model. Fayetteville made sense because I was already there, understood the market and could minimize my initial risk. It also became clear very quickly that I needed a partner that could provide the creative design, branding and industry knowledge that I did not have. After researching a number of options, Escapology became that partner,” added Cooke.Following the success of his initial venue in Fayetteville and a venue in Charlotte that opened in 2023, Cooke recently expanded into Raleigh with his third Escapology venue at Crabtree Valley Mall.His North Carolina footprint now includes:Fayetteville: A 5-room venue launched right after his Army transition in 2019.Charlotte: A 10-room venue opened in 2023, doubling his original operational footprint.Raleigh (Crabtree Valley Mall): A 6-room venue opened in May 2026, with plans to expand to 10 full rooms.Beyond his venues, Cooke expanded his local footprint by launching Jade Solutions in Aberdeen, N.C., an OEM manufacturing business that now builds prop and technical solutions for Escapology venues systemwide.Cooke shared that his long-term goal is to continue expanding Escapology in a healthy and sustainable way while enjoying the journey. “I actually did not start an entertainment business because I personally loved escape rooms. I started a business because I love the game of business itself. Growing up, I loved military simulation games and business tycoon games. I eventually had the opportunity to experience the first of those in the real world — I went to war, led troops and played my part in the military. Today, I would much rather apply that same drive to the real-world game of building businesses.I don't play business computer games anymore. I get to wake up and do it for real every day,” shared Cooke.

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Sep 2 • 4:07 PM EDT • Entertainment • bizfayetteville.com
US judge rejects bid to break up Google’s ad business

Justice Department had argued Google could not be trusted to run the online advertising exchange.

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Sep 2 • 4:06 PM EDT • Business • aljazeera.com
Most Lancaster County Republican candidates decline nonpartisan forum invitations

The League of Women Voters of Lancaster County has canceled all but one of its five scheduled candidate forums due to a lack of Republican participation.

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Sep 2 • 4:02 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
Prime Video becomes local streaming home for six NHL teams

Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home for six NHL teams next season. Prime Video and the NHL jointly announced Wednesday that the streamer is now the local rights holder for the Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues, each within that team’s own regional…

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Sep 2 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The trial over Tupac Shakur’s murder ended with a guilty verdict. But did it bring closure?

A Las Vegas jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.

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Sep 2 • 3:52 PM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Kiggans, Underwood Recognize September 1st-8th as National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced a resolution to recognize the first...

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Sep 2 • 3:48 PM EDT • Health • kiggans.house.gov
Wednesday, September 2nd: Texas Roadhouse, Humane Society of Eastern Carolina, Entertainment Report, Be Our Guest: Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern

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Sep 2 • 3:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • wnct.com
The 30 greatest movie and TV villains of all time

These characters are a little too good at being bad. From chilling killers to scene-stealing schemers, EW looks back at 30 of the most unforgettable villains in movie and TV history.

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Sep 2 • 3:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Inside Camelback Productions’ Plans for an AI-Powered Production Space

Anita Verma-Lallian wants to build a sprawling 1,400-acre complex off the I-10 in Arizona.

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Sep 2 • 3:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • variety.com
A Bunch Of Old GTA 6 Leaks Turned Out To Be True

Turns out at least some early online leaks about Grand Theft Auto 6 weren't fake

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Sep 2 • 3:15 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Veteran pass rusher linked to 49ers signs with Vikings

Another veteran edge rusher is off the board for the San Francisco 49ers to pick up.

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Sep 2 • 2:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Illinois heath officials responding to measles outbreak in Douglas County

There have been at least four confirmed, linked cases of measles in Douglas County, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Sep 2 • 2:52 PM EDT • Health • chicagotribune.com
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails

SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.

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Sep 2 • 2:48 PM EDT • Politics • thereminder.com
1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project

The controversy surrounds David Heinemeier Hansson, who has posted strident anti-vax and anti-immigrant views.

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Sep 2 • 2:48 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Deko Entertainment Releases Remastered Vinyl Collection of Hard Rock Live Albums

Deko Entertainment just dropped three live albums from 1980s hard rock acts. Remastered. 180-gram colored vinyl. The lineup includes Dokken, Slaughter, and Warrant, with signed bundles on offer for die-hards…

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Sep 2 • 2:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • wdhafm.com
Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on the Clinical G

The War Department remains focused on building and maintaining a ready, lethal fighting force prepared to dominate the battlefield and achieve peace through strength.

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Sep 2 • 2:41 PM EDT • Health • war.gov
The line in the SEC between college professional sports still matters

As the SEC begins another college football season, it's being burdened by the legal debate over professional players returning to play.

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Sep 2 • 2:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE Joins Fathom Entertainment’s Studio Ghibli Fest 2026

GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment have announced that SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage will join this year’s Ghibli Fest lineup. Coming to US theaters in its original Japanese with English subtitles for two nights only on October 1 and 8, the live theatre capture was filmed during the hit production’s 2022 run. Presented by Toho Co., […]

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Sep 2 • 2:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • boxofficepro.com
House committee subpoenas Oracle’s Ellison about costly veterans health records project

Lawmakers in both parties are fed up with the tech firm’s handling of the decadelong effort to update VA medical files.

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Sep 2 • 2:22 PM EDT • Health • politico.com
Top U.S. doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

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Sep 2 • 2:21 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
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Scientists find a huge 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the clouds over Saturn’s south pole

A single side of the decagon surpasses 10,000 miles.

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Sep 2 • 2:11 PM EDT • Science • sandiegouniontribune.com
Camp BHC Sees Magic and Science

Professor Mike’s Science and Magic Show came to Camp BHC a few weeks ago. Who doesn’t like juggling?

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Sep 2 • 2:08 PM EDT • Science • jewishtimes.com
GLP-1 smuggling means big business for Brazil’s black market

With 5.5% of Brazil’s population using GLP-1s, smugglers are profiting from the illegal movement and sales of medication

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Sep 2 • 2:07 PM EDT • Business • newsnationnow.com
Report: Early Splinter Cell Remake Screenshots Unearthed, Revealing Environments and Easter Eggs

Check out early screenshots for the Splinter Cell Remake, revealing our first look at the game's environments and hidden easter eggs.

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Sep 2 • 2:07 PM EDT • Technology • mp1st.com
South Carolina governor candidates, Johnson and Wilson, to debate

Alan Wilson and Jermaine Johnson will face off in a televised debate ahead of the South Carolina gubernatorial race.

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Sep 2 • 2:05 PM EDT • Politics • greenvilleonline.com
Scientists Observe Einstein’s Gravity in The Quantum World

An international team of researchers directly measured gravity’s predicted effect on the quantum phase of freely falling atoms.

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Sep 2 • 2:05 PM EDT • Science • thequantuminsider.com
Public health in practice: Faith, community and student partnership across NC - UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

September 2, 2026 This summer, students from the Gillings School took their learning beyond the classroom through Practice-in-Place, a community-engaged practicum experience of the Gillings Public Health and Faith Communities Initiative.

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Sep 2 • 2:03 PM EDT • Health • sph.unc.edu
Scientists find 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the clouds over Saturn's south pole

Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn's south pole

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Sep 2 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • abcnews.com
NASA’s Hubble Tracks New Decagon Encircling Saturn’s South Pole

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope observes a giant, evolving, 10-sided atmospheric wave encircling Saturn's south pole.

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Sep 2 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
Decagon on Saturn’s South Pole (Single Filter)

A single filter from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope distinctly shows a 10-sided wave encircling Saturn’s south pole, labeled “decagon”.An “X” denotes where data was not captured.

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Sep 2 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
Scientists observe Einstein's gravity in the quantum world

An international team including Nobel Prize-winning physicist Professor Sir Roger Penrose has observed a long-predicted effect of gravity on a falling quantum object for the first time. The result shows ...

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Sep 2 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
Uber to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping restructuring effort

The ride-hailing giant's CEO said Uber is cutting management layers, consolidating teams and requiring most remote workers to relocate to key office hubs.

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Sep 2 • 1:56 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Waccamaw Siouan Tribe hosting evening of health and culture

he Waccamaw Siouan Tribe is partnering with Carolina Complete Health to host a community health fair this weekend.

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Sep 2 • 1:54 PM EDT • Health • wect.com
Scientists discover how fructose may help drive obesity

High-fructose corn syrup is just one of many food additives linked to obesity. It is typically found in sweetened beverages and processed foods and is added to enhance flavor and sweetness. However, exactly ...

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Sep 2 • 1:50 PM EDT • Science • medicalxpress.com
David Brian Sanders debuts new book ‘The Heart of Entertainment’

Los Angeles news and live streaming video

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Sep 2 • 1:47 PM EDT • Entertainment • ktla.com
The Mandalorian and Grogu join the KTLA Entertainment Team

Los Angeles news and live streaming video

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Sep 2 • 1:47 PM EDT • Entertainment • ktla.com
Milwaukee residents invited to forum on food, health care access

Milwaukee residents can discuss food and healthcare access challenges at a free community forum on Sept. 26.

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Sep 2 • 1:46 PM EDT • Health • jsonline.com
Google Avoids Breakup of Ad Tech Business in Antitrust Ruling

Google avoided a breakup of its ad tech business after a federal judge rejected the DOJ’s push to force the company to sell key assets.

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Sep 2 • 1:43 PM EDT • Business • malaysia.news.yahoo.com
This Is the Worst Possible Time for OpenAI to BfЖ7!م#2猫$9&क

While the world braces itself for a new era of rogue AI agents, the company is reportedly dabbling with a risky new technique.

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Sep 2 • 1:42 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Why Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Stock Is Trading Up Today

What Happened? Shares of global online betting powerhouse Flutter Entertainment (NASDAQ:FLUT) jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after Wolfe Research analy...

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Sep 2 • 1:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • stockstory.org
Berlin's punitive measures unlikely to deter Putin: experts

Germany has announced punitive measures after publicly blaming Russia for an attempted airport drone attack. But a former diplomat, political and security analysts warn it will likely do little to deter the Kremlin.

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Sep 2 • 1:37 PM EDT • Politics • dw.com
Google won't be forced to sell its ad exchange after judge rejects DOJ breakup bid

A federal judge in Virginia declined to order Google to sell AdX, handing the DOJ its second straight loss in efforts to break up the tech giant

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Sep 2 • 1:31 PM EDT • Business • qz.com
Meet the 2026 \'Dancing With the Stars\' cast

The new cast of "Dancing With the Stars" has been announced, featuring a mix of entertainers, reality stars and athletes. This season includes actor Julia Stiles, Olympian Amber Glenn and

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Sep 2 • 1:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
NOAA Fisheries Outlines Science-Based Reforms to Boost American Seafood Production

NOAA Fisheries has released a set of agency-level reform priorities designed to advance science-based fisheries management and strengthen American seafood competitiveness, following input from more than 700 stakeholders and building toward a broader interagency America First Seafood Strategy expected in the coming…

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Sep 2 • 1:20 PM EDT • Science • ecomagazine.com
Neuropsychologist finds gaps between treatment and science of ALS, dementia in her own family

For A. Campbell Sullivan, PsyD, this time it's personal. As a neuropsychologist and clinical associate professor of neurology at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases ...

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Sep 2 • 1:20 PM EDT • Science • medicalxpress.com
How Richmond became a hub for complex medical care

The most complicated medical cases can require more than standard care, from specialized clinical teams to research-informed treatment options.

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Sep 2 • 1:19 PM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Google avoids adtech breakup in federal judge ruling

A judge ruled Google doesn't have to sell off parts of its adtech business, but it will face other remedies.

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Sep 2 • 1:13 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Expert analyzes impact of Clancy trial on mental health care

Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno discusses the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial during 'Outnumbered' as the jury continues deliberations for a fifth day.

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Sep 2 • 1:13 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
D.C. area nurses join nationwide protests over sharing of health data with Palantir

Registered nurses in D.C. and other cities nationwide protested the company Palantir last week, arguing the firm's technology is helping ICE track down immigrants using Medicaid records. Court filings show ICE shared Medicaid data with Palantir even after a federal judge limited what information could be passed to immigration officials.

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Sep 2 • 1:11 PM EDT • Health • wamu.org
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets a surprise Switch 2 update, bringing eight-player split-screen to the evergreen racing game

Nintendo sneakily updates a bunch of games. Mario Kart 8 gets a free Switch 2 update with 8-player split-screen, while Smash Bros Ultimate improves its online.

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Sep 2 • 1:11 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Parenting in political chaos: Guide for families

Help children build confidence amidst political instability by modeling calm behavior and encouraging independent thinking.

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Sep 2 • 1:02 PM EDT • Politics • vnews.com