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Millard South’s Gustafson earns McAuliffe Prize
Christine Gustafson, a chemistry teacher at Millard South High School, was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence in Education. The College of Education and Human Sciences presents the award annually to a Nebraska teacher who exemplifies the character of McAuliffe.
Welcome Home: Everything Apple Announced on October 13
Apple didn't hold an event today, but it did refresh its lineup of smart home products with the Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. The $299 HomeView is an all-new device that serves as a central home hub, offering apps, widgets, and personalized content for up to six people. The $299 Apple TV 4K now has microphones for Siri, more internal storage, a faster A19 chip, and Wi-Fi 7, while the $149 HomePod mini has a faster chip and new colors.
Live updates: U.S. Senate debates tonight in Maine and Georgia
See the latest updates as Maine Senate candidates Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the third time in the 2026 midterm elections at 7 p.m., while Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins are set to follow at 8 p.m.
'I won't trust AI': Readers share mixed reaction to AI tools that calculate people's biological ages
Scientists have developed AI tools to measure a person's true "biological age." Live Science asked readers whether they would be comfortable using these tools.
Jewel parent Albertsons pauses full-year outlook as it reviews operations
The supermarket operator said Tuesday that it’s no longer offering guidance for fiscal 2026.
PS5 games are now booting on Xbox hardware thanks to emulation, because apparently anything is possible now
PS5 emulation has arrived on Xbox Series X, with Astro Bot already running through Developer Mode.
In Trump’s pardons for public officials, Republicans win most of the mercy
They include at least 11 of 15 Republican members of Congress convicted of wrongdoing over the past two decades
Hungary’s Memory Politics: Who Defines the Communist Past?
As the 70th anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet uprising approaches, Hungarians are preparing for the release of communist-era informer lists – and a new political battle over interpreting the past.
From Melbourne to Madrid, housing is shaping modern politics. But who benefits?
Housing crises across advanced economies are reshaping political loyalties, but which parties reap the rewards is hard to predict.
1.1K views · 26 reactions | The top donors in American politics have...
The top donors in American politics have poured in more than $1.7 billion to influence this election cycle so far, and the latest numbers show a last-minute rush of money from benefactors of the GOP,...
3.2K views · 23 reactions | Violent threats have become a new normal...
Violent threats have become a new normal among public officials in the U.S., reshaping private lives, costing millions in security and pushing people out of office. Our reporter Nick Corasaniti...
Sports Business Awards: Tech nominations open for 2027 honors with new BI award
The fifth annual Sports Business Awards: Tech is now open for nominations through Nov. 23 with a new award honoring the Best in Business Intelligence & Analytics.
Utah Senate District 1: Claudia Bigler, Scott Sandall and Julie Quinlan face off
In the 2026 race for Utah Senate District 1, Claudia Bigler and Julie Quinlan are challenging incumbent Scott Sandall. Read The Salt Lake Tribune's voter guide here.
ABS-CBN News
Mikhail Schemm, founder and CEO of a Philippine-based entertainment group, was seen together with actress Sarah Lahbati, further fueling the romance rumors. Full story link in the comments section.
New $245 million Forensic Science facility brings crime lab, medical examiner together
Wisconsin and Milwaukee County have opened a $245 million facility that brings the state’s Milwaukee Crime Lab, the county medical examiner’s office,
Boston 25 News
The new William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common officially opened to the public on Oct. 10, offering a flexible space for live events, presentations and hands-on science programming.
Trust TV on Instagram: ""The average primary healthcare is unequipped to treat serious health issues" Bongos Ikwue, Health Advocacy Specialist says Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/VO1R9mUSph8 #trusttvnews #healthyliving"
0 likes, 0 comments - trusttv_news on October 11, 2026: ""The average primary healthcare is unequipped to treat serious health issues" Bongos Ikwue, Health Advocacy Specialist says Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/VO1R9mUSph8 #trusttvnews #healthyliving".
Trust TV on Instagram: ""Funds are allocated but they are not being released" Health Advocacy Specialist, Speaks on Government Budgeting and Better Healthcare. Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/VO1R9mUSph8 #trusttvnews #healthyliving"
0 likes, 0 comments - trusttv_news on October 11, 2026: ""Funds are allocated but they are not being released" Health Advocacy Specialist, Speaks on Government Budgeting and Better Healthcare. Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/VO1R9mUSph8 #trusttvnews #healthyliving".
South Texas Health System (@stxhealthsystem)
0 likes, 1 comments - stxhealthsystem on October 11, 2026: "Lead the Future of Healthcare with STHS: South Texas Health System, the Rio Grande Valley’s largest integrated healthcare network, is seeking experienced, driven healthcare professionals who are passionate about delivering quality, compassionate care to join our leadership team. Current leadership opportunities include: • Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (STHS Edinburg/Cornerstone) • System Market Director – Freestanding Emergency Department (STHS) • Director of Nursing, ICU (STHS Heart) • Director of Nursing, ER (STHS McAllen) At STHS, our leaders help shape the future of healthcare by advancing clinical excellence, enhancing operational effectiveness and empowering care teams to achieve their fullest potential. Through their commitment to safety, quality and patient-centered care, they make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve. If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire excellence and make a meaningful difference, explore these opportunities and take the next step in your career with an organization that values leadership, service and innovation. For details and to apply, visit the link in our bio.".
Boston 25 News
The new William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common officially opened to the public on Oct. 10, offering a flexible space for live events, presentations and hands-on science programming.
Informanté on Instagram: "Namibia urged to harness growing space science opportunities Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is positioning itself to benefit from the growing space economy through new satellite infrastructure, proposed legislation and expanded education and training opportunities, with young people urged to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. This was said by Dr Lisho Mundia, Deputy Executive Director for the Department of Higher Education, Training, Research and Innovation, who represented Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp at the official opening of World Space Week Namibia 2026 at the Windhoek High School Stadium on Monday. This year’s World Spac
1 likes, 0 comments - informante_news on October 10, 2026: "Namibia urged to harness growing space science opportunities Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is positioning itself to benefit from the growing space economy through new satellite infrastructure, proposed legislation and expanded education and training opportunities, with young people urged to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. This was said by Dr Lisho Mundia, Deputy Executive Director for the Department of Higher Education, Training, Research and Innovation, who represented Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp at the official opening of World Space Week Namibia 2026 at the Windhoek High School Stadium on Monday. This year’s World Space Week is being held under the theme “Rocket Revolution”, reflecting the transformation of space technology from the first human-made satellite launched in 1957 to modern spacecraft, satellites, space stations and missions beyond Earth. Full story: https://informante.web.na/?p=401904 Photo: National Commission on Research, Science and Technology - (NCRST)".
South Texas Health System (@stxhealthsystem)
3 likes, 1 comments - stxhealthsystem on October 10, 2026: "Serving Health, Healing & Hospitality: Proper nutrition plays an important role in the healing process, helping patients recover, regain strength and achieve better outcomes. Across South Texas Health System's acute care facilities and behavioral hospital, our Nutrition & Dietary Services teams work diligently each day to provide nutritious meals and exceptional service to patients, visitors and staff. During National Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week, STHS proudly recognizes the dedicated Nutrition & Dietary Services teams at STHS McAllen, STHS Edinburg, STHS Children's, STHS Heart and STHS Behavioral for their hard work, professionalism and commitment to excellence. From developing specialized meal plans that support patient recovery to serving every meal with care and compassion, these team members play an essential role in creating a positive healthcare experience. Their dedication to both nutrition and hospitality is felt throughout our hospitals and contributes to the quality, compassionate care our patients receive every day. Thank you for the care, kindness and pride you bring to your work. Your commitment helps nourish our patients, support our caregivers and strengthen the communities we serve.".
Trust TV on Instagram: "'Northerners must change their attitude towards politics', says Danbala Usman Watch full interview: https://youtu.be/zh7jtWv6GYo #trusttvnews #2027election #2027politics"
0 likes, 0 comments - trusttv_news on October 10, 2026: "'Northerners must change their attitude towards politics', says Danbala Usman Watch full interview: https://youtu.be/zh7jtWv6GYo #trusttvnews #2027election #2027politics".
Time capsule: As woodstove season approaches, elucidating the differences in hardwood and softwood
From density to molecular structure, potential firewood offers much to consider.
12 reactions · 3 comments | A politician allegedly killed for...
A politician allegedly killed for promoting health measures in the fight against Ebola. Health workers attacked, medical facilities put on fire. What's behind people's anger in response to aid in the...
A clock change dilemma pits science vs. politics
Some politicians want permanent daylight saving time, but a chorus of scientists say that's the wrong way to fix the seasonal time change problem.
A clock change dilemma pits science vs. politics
Some politicians want permanent daylight saving time, but a chorus of scientists say that's the wrong way to fix the seasonal time change problem.
Ella Langley cancels show due to security threat: ‘Refuse to put anyone in harm’s way’
The singer shared the news just hours before she was slated to take the stage.
'Wicker' review: Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård weave a raunchy fairy tale
Yes, the basket-woven erection sounds are hilarious. But there's a lesson here, too.
Andy's Place in Holly to reopen more than four years after Battle Alley fire
More than four years after a fire burned down her business, Andrea Chapin is finally reopening Andy’s Place in Holly — a full circle moment for her and her family.
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County Clerk Karen Phillips, write-in candidate Terry Morrow discuss race
Smith County Clerk Karen Phillips (R) and write-in candidate Terry Morrow join Blake Holland on this week’s edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now to discuss the race for Smith County Clerk.
What happens to your mental health when life changes in an instant?
Dr. Kanan Modhwadia, a psychiatrist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins us to talk about the process of grief and how it affects your mental health.
P7 DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Adds Crypto Wallet Data Theft and Remote Commands
P7 DarkSword adds on-device keychain and crypto wallet data theft to the iOS exploit kit, alongside two-way C2 communication.
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Hosts 1st Annual Health & Wellness Fair Featuring DJ Darla, Aztec Dancers, and Hourly Games
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is proud to present its 1st Annual Health & Wellness Fair: "Building Healthier Families,
Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t know what’s next for him if GOP loses House
The remarks prompted speculation the Republican leader might retire from politics if Democrats retake the chamber.
Discover Southern Flames: Fairfield's new restaurant + entertainment destination
🔥FAIRFIELD'S NEW HANGOUT IS OPEN: Southern Flames is serving Saturday brunch, Soul Food Sundays and gameday on the big screen, plus a cigar lounge and a stage for live music and comedy.
Waterbury Police Department
The Waterbury Police Department, in partnership with the Waterbury Health Department and other community partners, will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This event...
Put communities before political parties
Elected officials must be willing to acknowledge and confront entrenched interests, political party pressure and cumbersome rules if they want to deliver on their promises.
What’s Boom Ball? Crazy rules, entertainment on the diamond, headed for NE Ohio
Boom Ball, a zany brand of baseball with some softball thrown in, is coming to Akron as part of a 30-city tour in 2027.
The New York Times
Chris Gallant, a Democrat running to represent Long Island, was revealed last month to have appeared in revealing promotional photos for a fetish brand. He has leaned in with the slogan “Make...
Detroit Free Press
District 142 is expanding in downtown Wyandotte with District Sound Lounge, a music-themed space with food, drinks, memorabilia and entertainment. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Provided by District 142
Exclusive: Inside Trump's AI science summit
The White House is announcing more than $1 billion in industry commitments.
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it's a political stunt
President Donald Trump's Trump’s promised $90 Medicare rebate rolls out this week, but millions of people will be left out.
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it's a political stunt
President Donald Trump's Trump’s promised $90 Medicare rebate rolls out this week, but millions of people will be left out.
How can 'Ted Lasso' fix itself?
After an uneven Season 4, where does "Ted Lasso" go from here?
Inside Microsoft's plan to boost Xbox, Battle.net on PC — "Right now, it is simply very hard to work with Xbox," said Asha Sharma, with plans to fix it
Microsoft has long identified Battle.net as a key part of its Activision-Blizzard acquisition, and at yesterday's Town Hall with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, we got more hints about the future.
Emma Navarro on the true cost of her rapid rise through the tennis ranks
As her results soared, the American tennis ace says her health was moving in the opposite direction. She reflects on under-fueling, pushing herself to the limit and learning to put health first.
Atlassian Data Center Flaw Draws Exploitation Attempts Within Two Hours of Public Details
Attackers are exploiting an Atlassian Data Center flaw that enables unauthenticated access to specific webroot files.
Informanté on Instagram: "Namibia wins two medals at international science fair Staff Reporter NAMIBIAN learners Guillermo Melando and Thobias Gabriel have won silver and bronze medals respectively at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Johannesburg, South Africa, where young scientists and innovators from 11 countries showcased research and technological innovations. The fair was held from 28 September to 2 October 2026 and brought together 323 young scientists, innovators and problem-solvers from South Africa and international delegations. Melando won a silver medal in Agricultural Sciences, while Gabriel received a bronze medal in Engineering. Full story: https://infor
1 likes, 0 comments - informante_news on October 7, 2026: "Namibia wins two medals at international science fair Staff Reporter NAMIBIAN learners Guillermo Melando and Thobias Gabriel have won silver and bronze medals respectively at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Johannesburg, South Africa, where young scientists and innovators from 11 countries showcased research and technological innovations. The fair was held from 28 September to 2 October 2026 and brought together 323 young scientists, innovators and problem-solvers from South Africa and international delegations. Melando won a silver medal in Agricultural Sciences, while Gabriel received a bronze medal in Engineering. Full story: https://informante.web.na/?p=401940 Photos: National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST)".
Trump wants to turn his West Palm Beach golf course into the new Camp David
The plan calls for the federal government to be granted part of the property, with the rest maintained as a private course.
Georgia governor debate: Bottoms, Jackson clash over health care, data centers
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson faced off Tuesday night in Doraville for their only televised debate.
Bastrop's beef business
Bastrop County cattle producers are shifting to direct sales, flexible buying options and new products to manage rising costs and smaller herds.
The Harvard Crimson (@theharvardcrimson)
83 likes, 0 comments - theharvardcrimson on October 6, 2026: "Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences is launching 25 tenure-track faculty searches, FAS Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra announced in a Monday email to faculty, further loosening a University-wide hiring freeze instituted last spring as the school draws an influx of philanthropic support. The searches, which include positions across the FAS’ three divisions and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, come less than a week after Hoekstra announced the school would also be upping Ph.D. admissions for the upcoming admissions cycle — and as the University continues soliciting support from donors for its academic programming. Full story linked in bio. 🖋: Abigail S. Gerstein and Amann S. Mahajan 📷: Mae T. Weir".
Waterbury Police Department
Earlier today, a neighborhood assessment was completed alongside the Waterbury Health Department, Public Works, Waterbury Police Department’s Community Relations Division and the Mayor’s Office to...
NAACP launches voter protection hub for midterm elections
The civil rights organization is stepping up efforts in response to President Donald Trump’s push to change voting rules.
Critical Atlassian Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Read Known Files Across 8 Products
Atlassian fixes a critical path traversal in 8 Data Center products that lets unauthenticated attackers read files if exact paths are known.
ClickFix Smuggles Payloads Through Browser Cache to Bypass Windows Run Limits
Microsoft observed ClickFix attacks using browser cache smuggling to execute cached VBScript and launch a credential-targeting malware chain.
The Harvard Crimson (@theharvardcrimson)
24 likes, 0 comments - theharvardcrimson on October 5, 2026: "Caroline B. Kennedy ’80 introduced the Institute of Politics’ 60th anniversary forum Thursday, marking her first known public appearance at the Institute since she resigned from its Senior Advisory Committee more than six years ago. Kennedy — the daughter of President John F. Kennedy ’40, to whom the IOP is dedicated – stepped down as the committee’s honorary chair in 2020 amid concerns over the IOP’s diminished independence, declining programming, and tensions with Harvard Kennedy School leadership. Full story linked in bio. 🖋: Jen L. Phan and Mirei S. Saneyoshi 📷: Grace E. Yoon".
Orlando Science Schools begins enrollment process for six regional campuses
Orlando Science Schools is accepting applications for 2027-28, including new 11th grade spots at Seminole Science.
1.2K views · 22 reactions | Nobel Prize 2026 explained: the...
Nobel Prize 2026 explained: the breakthrough that lets scientists switch brain cells on and off with light. Known as optogenetics, this technology helps researchers map the brain and uncover the...
TendedBar installs countertop beverage system at Clearwater entertainment center
TendedBar has installed its countertop beverage dispensing system at Launch Family Fun Center in Clearwater, Florida, according to a company LinkedIn post.
They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace
Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.
Boston 25 News
A local college student’s auto detailing business has grown from helping family and neighbors to servicing the vehicles of professional athletes across New England.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment announces Trane Technologies as Cornerstone Partner
Trane Technologies will serve as the exclusive Official Climate Technology Partner and Official Sustainability Partner for both the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.
Loan watch: Game time aplenty
Ten Eintracht Frankfurt players are out on loan for the 2026/27 season. Here is an update on how Bahoya, Larsson, Theate, Futkeu, Nkounkou, Wahi, Lisztes, Doumbia, Staff and Karada are faring.Ten Eint...
My afternoon becoming a background actor on ‘The Chosen’
I spent an afternoon on the Texas set of ‘The Chosen,’ where a stop at the costume closet transformed me into a first-century background actor
South Texas Health System (@stxhealthsystem)
1 likes, 1 comments - stxhealthsystem on October 3, 2026: "A Gathering of Compassion, Commitment & Community: The Texas Association of Healthcare Volunteers (TAHV), a statewide organization dedicated to supporting, training and connecting healthcare volunteers, recently held its District 3 Meeting at South Texas Health System Edinburg. Volunteers from across South Texas and the Coastal Bend gathered to learn, share ideas and strengthen the vital role they play in supporting patients, families and healthcare teams throughout their communities. The Auxiliary to STHS (@auxiliarytosths) is made up of more than 350 student and adult volunteers who help enhance the patient experience across the health system. To help make this year's event a success, auxiliary members from hospitals throughout the Rio Grande Valley came together to plan, coordinate and host the annual meeting. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to this inspiring event. Your dedication, compassion and service make a lasting impact in hospitals across the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.".
ABS-CBN News
1Z Entertainment is holding its first music festival, One Zone Fest, bringing together the agency’s roster of artists for a two-day event on October 24-25, 2026. More details in the comments section.
Could psilocybin treat brain injuries? Neuroscientist explains how psychedelics could fill a gap in head trauma care
Live Science spoke with neuroscientist Argel Aguilar-Valles about recent research exploring psychedelics as a treatment for mild head trauma.
ABS-CBN News
The entertainment, creative, and lifestyle industry mourn the passing of Monchet Diokno Olives or more commonly known as the “Fanman.” Full story link in the comments section.
Hispanic Voters, Souring on Republicans, Could Decide the Midterms
Hispanic voters are souring on Republicans. Here’s why.
Merck business unit opens R&D facility in Sheboygan Falls
EMD Electronics, the North America electronics business unit of Germany-based global health care and biopharmaceutical company Merck KGaA, today announced
3.2K views · 30 reactions | New research measures the loudest birds...
New research measures the loudest birds known to science, with three South American species topping the chart. https://wapo.st/3TA5iab
Egypt’s first fintech unicorn plans to sell 20% of local business in Cairo stock market debut
Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan plans to offer 320 million shares, or 20% of its local business, in a proposed October listing on the Egyptian Exchange
Creative Business Interiors acquired by Wausau-based construction firm
Wausau-based construction company The Samuels Group, Inc. announced that it has acquired West Allis-based commercial interior design firm Creative
Ten bucks says you’ll love this community science project
Today marks the first day of Rut Watch 2026 With another season of Deer Spy in the books thanks to community scientists like you, biologists are now on a mission to pinpoint the peak of the white-tailed deer breeding season in Maine. Every observation of deer breeding behavior and sign helps define the timing of the rut, and this project uses the power of community science to collect deer data all fall long. Hunters, hikers, and wildlife watchers - Rut Watch pairs well with any outdoor adventure you have planned this season. It’s a perfect excuse to slow down and connect with nature as you look for clues. So get outside, rack up that deer data and submit rut reports from now through December 1. The online form is science made simple: Location Date and time Breeding behavior observed Submit a Rut Report What to watch for Active Breeding The most obvious breeding behavior to observe is a buck mounting a doe, but that is a rare sight as it only lasts a moment. You are more likely to witness a buck “tending” a doe, following closely, chasing, nuzzling, or pawing at her rump until she is receptive. Sparring After bucks shed their velvet, sparring helps sort out who is who in the dominance hierarchy. Early season matches are often less intense than later season matches between similar sized bucks. Most sparring is complete by the time breeding begins. Rubs Don’t just look for deer, pay attention to the trees. Rubs are marks made by bucks when they rub their antlers on trees, removing bark and leaving their scent calling card in the process. Scrapes Look to the forest floor for this sign of breeding season behavior. Scrapes consist of two parts - a licking branch, and a patch of cleared earth. Bucks break a low branch around head height, then paw at the leaves below to expose the dirt. Covered in scent, a scrape tells does and other bucks, “I’m here!” Learn More More information What’s next for deer community science: Northern Maine Wintering Deer Survey Other active community science projects: Fish Tag Reporting Maine Golden Eagle Study Maine Amphibian & Reptile Atlas Project Maine Deer Management: Maine’s Big Game Management Plan Game Species Conservation & Management Report The Benefits of Hunting: Supporting Wildlife, Conservation, and Community Subscribe Share Leave a comment
Takeaways from Microsoft exec speaking at Marquette Business Leaders Forum event
Kathleen Hogan, the chief strategy and transformation officer for Microsoft, was the featured speaker at the Marquette University College of Business
Livingston Parish president says release of unredacted checks was political, not criminal
Parish President Randy Delatte told WAFB Wednesday that he does not believe there was criminal intent behind a political flyer that exposed the parish’s government checking account.
5th graders get a taste of business with BizTown
Clear Creek Elementary 5th graders participated in an event called BizTown last Thursday, Sept. 24, where students shopped and worked in their very own “town” in the Clear Creek gym. Students spent 12 lessons in class learning about financial literacy and prepping for BizTown. Students learned the basic skills they needed to make BizTown successful.
9 celebrity couples who called off their weddings
From Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck to Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney, these couples got engaged and called it quits faster than you can say “I do.”
Boston 25 News
In Somerville, a unique partnership between city leaders and a local business is creating just that type of space, while also helping young people explore new interests, develop skills, and prepare...
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn't improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds
A new AP-KFF poll finds that the Make America Healthy Again movement has a substantial following among rural voters, but most don't think President Donald Trump's healthcare policies have benefited their communities.
Kwak Jae-hyung Signs Exclusive Contract with Seobak Entertainment
Kwak Jae-hyung Signs Exclusive Contract with Seobak Entertainment Known for Squid Game and films like Concrete Utopia, Kwak joins Seobak Entertainment
Hancock play space aims to tackle student needs with summer program
While not a day care service, the business is aware of the area's need for such services and hopes the program will help.
You Can 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders on October 12
People who plan to purchase an iPhone Duo can go through the "Get Ready" process starting on Monday, October 12. The new detail was added to the iPhone Duo product page yesterday, according to Reddit. Get Ready lets users select a preferred color and capacity, confirm their carrier status, choose accessories, choose an AppleCare+ plan, select a trade-in, add a payment method, and set a shipping and billing address.
UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital nurses speak out against cutting hours for cardiac procedures
Nurses say they’re frustrated over UnityPoint Health-Finley’s decision to cut hours at its cardiac procedure lab.
What does Labour’s ‘hope’ agenda mean for the Budget?
Chancellor’s conference speech outlined Labour’s vision for growth but what was ‘left unsaid’ is ‘far more important’
From a martini bar to a spot from a consulting chef on ‘The Bear,’ here are 6 new Chicago restaurants
Also in the mix: A Queens-born soup dumpling spot and a market with a sprawling, European-like square for sipping spritzes.
Landlocked Chungcheongbuk-do Welcomes First National Marine Science Museum
Landlocked Chungcheongbuk-do Welcomes First National Marine Science Museum Digital aquarium and experiential exhibits bring ocean science to inland residents after six-year development
Are politicians using influencers to bolster their campaigns?
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers dives into the story to find the answers.
Bobby Kotick’s lawyers sent me a bad email (and later apologized)
The message I had received was unsettling—for a moment. Then it was just really confusing. Back on January 20 of this year, at 5:15pm ET, I received an email with the subject line “Legal Correspondence re Bobby Kotick.” It was from the law firm Clare Locke, a firm I’d heard had been emailing reporters in recent years about their coverage of Kotick, the former, longtime CEO of Activision Blizzard. The letter was threatening. A lawyer from the firm introduced themselves as “defamation counsel to Bobby Kotick.” They issued a “demand” that I “correct” a Game File article I’d published a week prior. The article that had irked them had been a scoop of sorts. I’d written about a a 2022 lawsuit brought by a Swedish pension fund, AP7, over Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard. The suit wasn’t news, but I was first to review and report about Kotick’s extensive pushback to the fund’s claims. The pension fund’s core contention was that the sale had been rushed by Kotick to avoid the consequences of sexual misconduct scandals swirling around the company in 2021. (He’d not been accused of misconduct himself in those suits, to be clear.) As I wrote at the time, Kotick had denied the allegations of the rushed sale. Beyond that, Kotick used a December 2025 reply to the Swedish fund’s lawsuit to assign blame for those workplace scandals, the bad press and even for the AP7 lawsuit. I’d found Kotick’s arguments novel and newsworthy. Across nearly 3,000 words, I explained Kotick’s take: that a Swedish gaming company was behind the Swedish fund’s lawsuit (the Embracer group; they denied it); that the Microsoft-Activision deal was not rushed and was secured at what Kotick felt history had proven to be an optimal price for shareholders; that he believed a conspiracy of people at unions government agencies, PR firms and the media had spun up claims of widespread workplace misconduct at Activision Blizzard in 2021. The article gave context for all of this, letting readers assess the claims and weigh their credibility. As I’d later write to Kotick’s lawyers: I would be surprised if you could point to any news article about Bobby Kotick in the last five years that has spent more of its wordcount articulating his point of view. He is welcome to do an interview with Game File any time. Nonetheless, there they were in my inbox that Tuesday evening: Clare Locke, the law firm that secured a $787.5 million settlement from Fox News over false statements about voting machines. They were emailing me, threatening that failure to comply with their demand could support a claim of “actual malice,” a legal standard for libel. Unless… Unless, they said, I added a key paragraph to my article. This was a paragraph that I already knew Kotick’s lawyers had been emailing reporters about for at least a year, and it was a paragraph that was already in my article. The paragraph they wanted is from a 2023 settlement that California’s Civil Rights Department struck with Activision Blizzard. The settlement had closed a two-year-old lawsuit over alleged sexual discrimination at the game maker. The paragraph basically said that claims of systemic or widespread sexual harassment—or of execs like Kotick tolerating such behavior—had never been proven. I’d already seen proof that Kotick’s lawyers had pushed for the settlement’s language to be added to reports about 2021 sexual discrimination and misconduct lawsuits brought against Activision Blizzard by California and, separately, by the U.S. federal government (both suits were since settled). I knew that Kotick and his lawyers felt that the California settlement language should be mentioned in the same breath as references to an article he hated and denied, a November 2021 Wall Street Journal article claiming Kotick knew “for years” of sexual misconduct at Activision Blizzard. So, in the Game File article that Clare Locke emailed me about, in the interest of ensuring I was being fair and balanced regarding the person I was covering, I had already included the following excerpt from the California settlement [emphasis added in bold]: (Kotick has repeatedly pushed back against that November article in the Wall Street Journal, citing among other things, language from a court-approved consent decree as part of Activision’s 2023 $54 million settlement over the California suit. It states: “no court or any independent investigation has substantiated any allegations that: there has been systemic or widespread sexual harassment at Activision Blizzard [or] that Activision Blizzard senior executives ignored, condoned, or tolerated a culture of systemic harassment, retaliation, or discrimination.”) On the evening of January 20, I was incredulous. How do you write a four page legal threat about a week-old article and miss this? While scrambling to also make my kids dinner, I wrote a lengthy reply to Clare Locke’s lawyers, basically asking them to cool it with the threats and to start making sense. In part, I wrote: I hope you can understand why I am having trouble understanding what you’re asking for, when the statement you’re demanding to see in Game File’s article already appears in Game File’s article. Actual malice, as you know, refers to a reckless disregard for the truth. I’m not sure what your argument is when my article already states your client’s position. Here is where I should remind you, the reader, that I am an independent journalist. I publish on Substack, and have availed myself of the Substack Defender program that provides writers on the platform with legal support. But I’m no Wall Street Journal or New York Times, nor even IGN or GameSpot when it comes to such things as, well, having a legal department. There are more fun things for me to do as an independent journalist than writing back to a powerful law firm representing a very rich person. On the evening of January 20th, I was just trying to cook some pasta, broccoli and chicken nuggets for hungry twins. Nevertheless, I wrote back to them. Two hours later, I got a reply. Summarizing: A lawyer for Clare Locke said they’d “reviewed an incomplete version” of my article and they “apologize for the confusion.” (My guess: Someone didn’t read past the piece’s paywall, even though they’d had a full week to scrounge up the funds to do so. What I’d published above the paywall was balanced, as was what came after.)1 That was almost that, but something about the situation bothered me. The letter had been marked “confidential.” I hadn’t agreed to that, and I disliked the idea that powerful people on the beat that I cover would act like they could unilaterally control what I might tell my readers about. On the morning of the 21st, having already gotten the powerful law firm to back off, I oh-so-wisely re-approached them with just one more thing. I thanked them for clearing things up the night before but noted that I’d never agreed to keep their letter confidential. I’m all for agreeing with a source to keep things off the record, but that’s the thing. We have to agree. You can’t just declare it. I’m not bound by that. I wrote to Clare Locke’s lawyer and said, in part: I trust the matter is resolved. It was disappointing to have to spend less time with my kids last night in order to address your legal letter. Family time’s precious. I will add, for clarity’s sake, that, while your letter stipulated that it was confidential, I did not agree to those terms. In the future, should you wish to communicate with me confidentially, I am happy to agree to classifying our communication as “off the record” prior to the actual communication—as is standard with any professional journalist. The firm’s lawyer replied, not directly addressing the confidentiality issue but asserting that the matter was resolved. Why I didn’t write about this until now In May, I told this story on an episode of Simon Parkin’s podcast My Perfect Console, but I held off on sharing it directly with Game File readers. I held off to avoid stepping on the toes of another reporter, the journalist Mikhail Klimentov. He’d interviewed me in the spring of 2025 about an investigation he was working on regarding Bobby Kotick lawyers pressing the media to add the California settlement language to stories referencing the 2021 lawsuits. And about how some outlets had changed their stories and how some simply deleted them. Initially, I was a third-party source for Klimentov’s reporting, providing on-the-record context about the state of the games media. I’d heard about the letters but hadn’t put the time into pursuing the story. I thought it was interesting, and I was glad he was covering it. When the outlet that Klimentov was going to run his reporting in dropped the story, I began talking to him about potentially publishing his reporting on Game File. This was tentative. Then, in January, when I got my own Clare Locke letter, I told Klimentov that I didn’t think it would make sense for me to publish him, not with me now being part of the story. I had my own version of this situation to tell. But I wished him well and said I’d refrain from telling my tale until he could get his reporting out there. Last Friday, Klimentov finally ran his investigation, in a nearly 48-minute video report for People Make Games. It covers various Clare Locke letters, how media outlets reacted to them and what to make of all this. His video weighs the merits of Kotick’s request and looks at some of the articles that were changed (one of which had a glaring error). I highly recommend watching it: (Note, I did some editorial consulting for a People Make Games video last year but nothing to do with this report.) While many outlets haven’t left any public evidence that they updated their Kotick coverage at Kotick’s counsel’s request, at least one has. Back in October 2025, the mainstream outlet Reuters applied the most transparent article update I’ve seen. On the 3rd of the month, they published an article about the state of the Swedish pension fund’s lawsuit. Days later, they added this: In an October 7 letter sent after publication of this article, Kotick’s defamation counsel disputed claims of widespread harassment at Activision. “Not a single investigation, court finding, verdict, or ruling ever concluded that there was any merit” to the allegations of widespread harassment at Activision, Tom Clare and Nick Brechbill of Clare Locke wrote. I’ve never added a statement to my article on Game File, because none was needed. Not for fairness’ sake, nor to meet any demands of Kotick’s lawyers. I’ve nevertheless wanted to be transparent with Game File readers. If someone powerful is questioning my reporting, is threatening a lawsuit over it… if that threat is part of a pattern involving other games media outlets and if, in my case, the whole thing ran into a ridiculous ditch, I want you to know about it. I also share this as a real example of how I handle threats to Game File. I stand up for my own reporting, even when it’s not comfortable to do so. (In that same category of standing up for the work I do, I’ll point to an incident in late August. Asocial media post I published to X/Twitter regarding reporting I did about Take Two and GTA VI was hit by bogus copyright claim by a firm working for the publisher. I pushed back and got it reversed; even while a bigger games media outlet let themselves be censored. This is the other reason I’m sharing this story: To emphasize that dealing with threats from powerful people is one of the costs of covering the video game industry independently and as fearlessly as possible. This is where you come in. Your support, through free and paid subscriptions (sign up here!), can help me keep doing that. It can ensure that I’ve got the back-up I need. And it can help make fiascoes like this even less of a worry, so I can spend my evenings dealing with more important things, such as making sure I steam the kids’ broccoli just right. 1 That pension fund lawsuit I wrote about in January has all but gone away. In May, the fund and Activision Blizzard owner Microsoft agreed to settle. Lawyers for the fund brokered a $250 million settlement for former Activision Blizzard shareholders. In the settlement, the fund’s lawyers changed their rhetoric. 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