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Dev Calls Steam Branding His Adventure Game Porn 'Humiliating'
Valve's decision to slap the PEGI 12-rated indie game Future? No Thanks! with an adults-only rating on Steam has led its developer to seek support from 'top German regulators'
Footage of new Iron Man game from EA Motive appears to leak, showing blistering speed and freedom, as MIA superhero game finally reappears
The Iron Man game EA announced four years ago finally reappears, albeit in a leaked gameplay video.
Minnesota AG gives green light to Sanford Health merger with North Memorial
The attorney general’s blessing is seen as the last regulatory hurdle to a deal in which the South Dakota-based system agrees to maintain Robbinsdale hospital for at least a decade.
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, with a total of 60 now affected, according to the latest government figures pu…
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, with a total of 60 now affected, according to the latest government figures pu…
Star Citizen's Squadron 42 Delayed Yet Again To, Er, Avoid GTA 6
Mmmm hmmmm. Yup. That's the reason. It's definitely that
Minnesota company is tackling nitrogen pollution with ag science in volatile fertilizer market
Pivot Bio, a company selling farmers a self-sustaining, non-synthetic, bacterial source of nitrogen, aims to lower the nitrogen levels that are the source of significant water pollution in farm states.
Weekend series marks reminder of Red Sox-Yankees playoff inevitably
Take this weekend to get ready, because I would be SHOCKED if the American League playoffs don’t open on Sep. 29 with the Red Sox and Yankees matched up in the Wild Card series. Boston and New York square off for the final time this (regular) season this weekend at Yankee Stadium in a pivotal […]
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo. A total of 60 zones are now affected. The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo’s North Kivu province. The case fatality rate there is much hi...
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo.
Minnesota politicians take their campaigns to the ‘ultimate town hall’
Amy Klobuchar, Lisa Demuth and Peggy Flanagan grew up attending the Minnesota State Fair. They returned Thursday as they campaign for statewide office.
GTA 6 Gets Series First Feature To Let You Avoid Killing People
The new mechanic will help you avoid raising your criminal profile by deliberately missing your shots.
Buffalo Bills roster cuts tracker, 2026
The Buffalo Bills must reduce their 91-man roster by a total of 38 players to meet the NFL’s 53-man mandate by August 30.
The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science
“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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Texas ranchers voice concerns with Trump's beef import plan
President Trump announced that the U.S. will allow imports of up to 300,000 tons of ground beef without out-of-quota tariffs.
GTA 6 Sounds Like It Won't Be 60FPS At Launch
Higher frame rates could get patched in later
Windows 11 Gets Major Taskbar and Start Menu Customization in New Feature Update
Microsoft has begun rolling out a new feature update KB5120998 for Windows 11, introducing significant visual changes to the user experience. Among the notable additions is the long-awaited expanded taskbar customization, allowing users to position the taskbar at the top, left, or right side of...
Cincinnati Bengals: Could Move Underwhelming Ex-2nd-Round Pick
Cincinnati Bengals’ former second-round pick Kris Jenkins has not lived up to the high draft selection of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jenkins had an okay second season, totaling 36 tackles, two tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, 27 stops, 13 pressures, and 1.5 sacks across 14 games, four starts, and 497 defensive snaps, the third […] The post Cincinnati Bengals: Could Move Underwhelming Ex-2nd-Round Pick appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
‘Is It Four Characters Now?’ — Rockstar Briefly Thought About Doubling the Number of GTA 6 Protagonists
Following GTA 5’s three playable characters, Rockstar considered putting four protagonists in GTA 6 before settling on its criminal couple.
‘We’ve kind of become chemists’: Wasilla couple turns skin allergy into statewide business
Alaska Dream Botanicals, a Wasilla-based bath and body business, enters their busiest time of the year, with the Alaska State Fair in swing and the holidays on the horizon.
September 2026 PS Plus Monthly Games Include 'GTA For Kids'
More colorful friendslop is coming to PlayStaton's subscription service
NASA Johnson pilots chase moon's shadow for eclipse science
During the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse over Europe, scientists aimed to study a long-standing mystery: why the sun's outer atmosphere, the corona, is far hotter than its visible surface. Capturing the ...
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Invests $195 Million In New Orleans As Undervalued View Faces A Fresh Test
PENN Entertainment (PENN) is committing about $195 million to shift its Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans riverboat operations onto adjacent land, rebranding the complex as Hollywood Casino New Orleans, pending regulatory approval. For context, PENN Entertainment’s share price has pulled back in the short term, with a 30 day share price return of down 15.72% and a 90 day share price return of down 8.18%. The year to date share price return of 20.20% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder...
GTA 6 Leaks Could Be Over As Leaker Cashes Out Memecoin
It seems a pretty small prize for gaining the attention of the world's authorities
Connor Bedard Predicted to Be Named Next Blackhawks Captain
Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard is being predicted to be named the next captain of the historic NHL franchise.Chicago has been without a captain since Nick Foligno was traded to the Minnesota Wild at this past season’s trade deadline.With the 2026-27 NHL season set to start in about a month, the Blackhawks will need to […] The post Connor Bedard Predicted to Be Named Next Blackhawks Captain appeared first on HEAVY.
Nude suspect breaks into business: Report
Officers spoke with a manager of the business, who described an incident captured on security footage taken around 9:20 p.m. Monday.
MATCH PREVIEW, pres. by Toyota: Red Bull New York Concludes Homestand with Match Against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday Night at Sports Illustrated Stadium
New York have posted a 9-5-5 mark against the Union at home in franchise history
Science, the sea and gin: Meet Fathom Spirits, Watsonville’s newest distillery
Two ocean scientists turned a pandemic-era gin hobby into Fathom Spirits, a Watsonville craft distillery making small-batch gins infused with Santa Cruz-inspired botanicals. Founders Elisha Wood-Charlson and Chad Kecy plan to open in September, with private Saturday tours and tastings while they work to get their experimental gins into local bars and restaurants.
Kissimmee business owner speaks out after illegal dumping caught on camera
The incident, which happened on a Sunday night, has since sparked a wave of threatening messages after the owner shared the footage on social media
DOH-Sarasota County gets a new chief health officer
Veteran Department of Health Sarasota County executive Lynette Herbert has been named to replace the retiring Chuck Henry.
Vikings’ Carson Wentz Doesn’t Hold Back on J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of another QB battle to determine who is their backup behind Kyler Murray. After losing the battle to Murray, J.J. McCarthy was given the QB2 status, but after two preseason games and training camp practices, that might be at risk.Veteran QB Carson Wentz could be looking to take […] The post Vikings’ Carson Wentz Doesn’t Hold Back on J.J. McCarthy appeared first on HEAVY.
Eric Lauer’s Constantly Changing Dodgers Role Takes Another Turn
Dodgers lefty Eric Lauer is headed back to the rotation after Roki Sasaki's injury, marking yet another shift in role.
Analyst suggests J.J. McCarthy could be cut by the Vikings
Could J.J. McCarthy be waived by the Minnesota Vikings? One person believes so and lays out why.
Reason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers received bad news of free agent Jonathan Kuminga picking the Minnesota Timberwolves over them. Kuminga was considered the top free agent left on the market with both teams trying to add him. The Lakers were considered 50% likely favorites to land Kuminga just a few days ago, but he decided the […] The post Reason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
Vikings Make Stunning Move in Preseason Camp
Veteran Carson Wentz is splitting second-team reps with J.J. McCarthy, signaling a high-stakes battle for the backup role as Minnesota questions the young signal-caller’s immediate NFL readiness.
Jonathan Kuminga signing with Timberwolves: What deal means
Jonathan Kuminga is heading to Minnesota. Here's how he fits in with the Timberwolves.
Glorioso's new look
It’s time for the Botafogo Family to vote on Glorioso’s new look, Fogão’s bus! Visit botafogo.com.br/onibus-glorioso and vote now!*Only one vote per CPF.This article was translated into English...
Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas
Under Texas law, Castro must be released after 90 days of detention, which is Thursday.
Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas
Under Texas law, Castro must be released after 90 days of detention, which is Thursday.
Health may finally allow Nolan Smith to answer lingering questions
After three seasons of flashes, injuries and unanswered questions, Nolan Smith enters a pivotal contract year hoping to prove he's a cornerstone.
Vikings Announce JJ McCarthy Plans Amid Big Questions on Future
The Minnesota Vikings made clear the immediate program for quarterback JJ McCarthy who is currently the subject of considerable rumors. The post Vikings Announce JJ McCarthy Plans Amid Big Questions on Future appeared first on HEAVY.
Here Are The Opening Night Live Games You Can Ignore Because Of GenAI Slop
Some were already known to feature genAI, but a lot of them are new
Texas cyclospora cases jump past 500, with 71 total hospitalizations
The usual cyclospora season is winding down and state health authorities expect it to wrap up early September.
Sales tax revenue falls flat in August reports
Sales tax revenue reported in August for Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale totaled $10.001 million, down 0.12% from the same month last year. For the first eight reporting months of...
Sales tax revenue falls flat in August reports
Sales tax revenue reported in August for Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale totaled $10.001 million, down 0.12% from the same month last year. For the first eight reporting months of...
Vikings Hit With Major Surprise in ESPN’s Latest Mock Draft
Mock draft season is in full swing for 2027, and the Minnesota Vikings will be on the clock. ESPN’s Jordan Reid has the Vikings selecting tight end Trey’Dez Green out of LSU.This is the second mock draft in a little less than a month that has the Vikings selecting a tight end. Bleacher Report mocked […] The post Vikings Hit With Major Surprise in ESPN’s Latest Mock Draft appeared first on HEAVY.
Yankees sign All-Star reliever amid Fernando Cruz injury news
The Yankees made a few notable roster moves before tonight's game.
Minnesota Wild Still Heavily Pursuing Dylan Larkin
The conclusion of the Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin saga has taken longer than anticipated as NHL training camp draws near and yet the captain still remains with his squad after requesting a trade earlier in the summer. Perhaps, this is a move that will not take place until Detroit finds a new GM to […] The post Minnesota Wild Still Heavily Pursuing Dylan Larkin appeared first on HEAVY.
2026 NFC North Season Forecast: Chicago Bears
The start of the NFL regular season is just around the corner and it’s time for season predictions. I’ll start with the Minnesota Vikings’ division rivals and end with the Vikings season forecast in early September. As I have the last couple years, I’ll go through the key areas that can lead to changes from […]
GTA San Andreas Weight System Returning In GTA 6, Rockstar Confirms
You'll be able to hit the gym and gain some muscle tone in Grand Theft Auto 6
'GTA VI' Cyberleek update: Everything leaked Wednesday, this week
The leaker made good on a threat to release footage of the Lucia character.
Reading the Mud: How the Science Museum Looks Into the Past to Guide Freshwater’s Future
The Science Museum of Minnesota’s world-renowned St. Croix Watershed Research Station is a global leader in freshwater sediment core research.
Apple is holding its iPhone launch event on September 9
The event is expected to be a notable one, as Apple is rumored to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone. It'll also be the first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, who is scheduled to take the reins of the tech giant from Tim Cook on September 1.
URI cybersecurity program secures $4.8 million in NSF funding
KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 26, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Center has landed two major National Science Foundation awards, totaling $4.8 million, that will fund scholarships for students enrolled in the University’s Professional Science Master’s in Cybersecurity program, including its new Securing Artificial Intelligence track. This new funding will […]
ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail
A judge has promised to announce Wednesday whether he would order Texas to extradite Castro or allow him to be released.
Ultimate preview for Michigan Football’s 2026 regular season
Will Michigan Football exceed its preseason win total according to FanDuel? Here’s our ultimate season preview.
Persona 4 Revival English and Japanese Previews Released, New English Footage
English and Japanese media have released hands on previews of Persona 4 Revival, including new screenshots, footage and details from the game
ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail
A judge has promised to announce Wednesday whether he would order Texas to extradite Castro or allow him to be released.
Vikings Predicted to Lose Breakout Offseason Star at Week’s End
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to cut the standout rookie this weekend and then lose him to another NFL team on the waiver wire. The post Vikings Predicted to Lose Breakout Offseason Star at Week’s End appeared first on HEAVY.
Ring says its new encryption limits what it can give police
Ring is ‘throwing away the key’ to your footage.
Scripps Research and collaborators awarded $19.5 million to establish an open-access autonomous chemistry laboratory
A new award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) totaling $19.5 million over four years will expand robotic systems, analytical instrumentation and dedicated staff at the Automated Synthesis Facility at Scripps Research by supporting a collaborative effort among Scripps Research, UCLA and Sunthetics (an AI-for-chemistry company) to establish a nationally accessible, fully automated chemistry laboratory. This “Chemistry Node” will be one of 20 AI-enabled NSF Test Bed: Toward a Network of Programmable Cloud Laboratory (NSF PCL) nodes across the United States, which will test, scale and demonstrate new methods and tools that advance automated science and engineering, driving discoveries across a wide range of fields.
5 Minnesota Vikings Bold Predictions for Friday’s Preseason Finale
The Minnesota Vikings have just one preseason game left in the exhibition season before things get real. While the quarterback […]
Boston Scientific hit by cyberattack causing ‘disruptions’ to parts of its business
This year has seen a growing number of medtechs hit by cyberattacks, and now Boston Scientific has become the latest victim. In an SEC filing posted Aug. 26, the medtech giant said it had detected a “cybersecurity incident” the day before. The incident has affected certain parts of its information technology systems, something that “has resulted in a global disruption to the company’s operations.” The incident has hit not just its information systems but also its business applications, which “support aspects of the Company’s operations,” it said in the filing. This includes its ability to process and ship customer orders. Boston Scientific said it is working to restore the systems, but the timeline remains unknown. Related Baylor Genetics hit by cybersecurity attack targeting patient, staff information As the company investigates the incident, it remains unclear how significantly its business will be affected. “Accordingly, the Company has not yet determined whether the incident is reasonably likely to have a material impact.” The company’s shares were down 3.5% in premarket trading as the news broke. This adds another layer of pressure for the medtech, which last month revealed a new global restructuring program that starts this year and is slated to be completed by 2029. The company said at the time that it “does expect some headcount reductions to result from these restructuring activities,” but did not provide any numbers or specify areas where the cuts may be made. It added, however, that new jobs are also set to be “created in areas of growth.” It was also forced to cut its sales guidance in Q2, saying in late July that it now expects full-year 2026 organic revenue growth of 5% to 6%, down from its previous guidance of 6.5% to 8%. Boston Scientific is one of a growing number of life sciences companies, notably medtechs, that have been hit by cyberattacks this year. These include Abbott, iRhythm, Medtronic and Stryker, as well as Big Pharmas Amgen and Novo Nordisk.
Daniil Medvedev contemplates pickleball career, curling in pre-U.S. Open changeover crash-out
The 2021 U.S. Open champion meditated on the sporting possibilities available to him one year on from a total meltdown in New York.
Voter discontent abounds as third parties search for recipe to tap into it
Polls suggest voters are sick of a two-party system and Minnesota has a history of third-party success. But that doesn’t necessarily mean alternative candidates will do well this November.
Vikings Receive Strong Leonard Floyd Message Before Week 1
The Minnesota Vikings‘ defense is one of the best in the NFL, with defensive coordinator Brian Flores leading the way. However, there’s a major concern as Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers approaches: the depth at edge.Minnesota has put its faith in Dallas Turner after trading away Jonathan Greenard this past offseason. However, behind […] The post Vikings Receive Strong Leonard Floyd Message Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
Minnesota Vikings Release One Cornerback And Sign Another
A bit of a revolving door situation.
Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Concerning Take Ahead of Broncos Game
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy hasn’t had the best preseason so far in 2026. That’s not really a good thing since the preseason is 66% over.None of the drives that he’s led so far in the preseason have led to a touchdown, and his cumulative completion percentage is a hair above 50%. He’s looked shaky, […] The post Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Concerning Take Ahead of Broncos Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Vikings Insider Gives Big J.J. McCarthy Update Before Broncos Game
The Minnesota Vikings know who their QB1 is after naming Kyler Murray their starter right before the preseason began. Nonetheless, there’s still another QB battle ongoing in Minnesota to determine who the backup to Murray will be: Either J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz. Both players played a quarter in the 13-3 preseason loss to the […] The post Vikings Insider Gives Big J.J. McCarthy Update Before Broncos Game appeared first on HEAVY.
ADHD and Gut Health: Surprising Insights from New Research
Gut health and ADHD are more connected than we know. Gut microbiota, influenced by nutrition, affects attention, mood, impulsivity, and executive function…
Josh Harris Talks Landing LeBron on ‘Sportico Sports Business’
Josh Harris admits that even though he’s the owner of the 76ers, he’s not LeBron James’ boss. “LeBron doesn’t have a boss,” Harris said in an interview for the latest episode of Sportico Sports Business Presented by Endava, airing Tuesday night on YES Network. “I’m totally comfortable with it. I think that LeBron—or any athlete who’s …
Josh Harris Talks Landing LeBron on ‘Sportico Sports Business’
Josh Harris admits that even though he’s the owner of the 76ers, he’s not LeBron James’ boss. “LeBron doesn’t have a boss,” Harris said in an interview for the latest episode of Sportico Sports Business Presented by Endava, airing Tuesday night on YES Network. “I’m totally comfortable with it. I think that LeBron—or any athlete who’s …
Oh Hell Yes, We're Getting A Lego City Builder Game
Lego Skylines was announced at Gamescom ONL
NBC CT Investigates: Why did a century old business shut down?
A Connecticut manufacturing company that has operated for more than a century has closed its doors, with its longtime owner citing soaring business expenses and tariffs as key reasons for the decision. Leed-Himmel Industries, a custom aluminum manufacturing company based in Hamden, has been winding down operations after decades of serving customers. The closure did not come as a surprise…
D&D Action Game Shows Off A Bunch Of Cool Powers
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Anime GTA 6 Killer Finally Gets Release Date And Hot New Trailer
Is this the free-to-play anime RPG I finally finish?
Dan Hurley is right. College sports is ‘total chaos'
A wave of players have been granted additional NCAA eligibility, even some professional athletes.
Genshin Impact Studio Lean Into Elden Ring In Its New Action-RPG
Nodus Fall takes place in a world where 'divine authority has crumbled'—sound familiar?
Crop health falls six weeks in a row
For six weeks in a row, Minnesota’s corn and soybean health has fallen, per USDA crop progress reports. In many parts of the state, one would need to dig down at least three feet to find much in the way of even ‘adequate’ water.
Grading PFN's 2027 NFL mock draft for the Vikings
We took a look at PFN's latest 3-round 2027 NFL Mock Draft and graded it.
Stability AI latest funding backed by entertainment industry biggest names
We've closed our Series B, bringing total funding to $232M under new leadership. This round welcomes entertainment titans Electronic Arts, Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and more.
Apple releases new Magic Keyboards with one notable change
Today Apple launched minor updates to its Magic Keyboard accessories, a revision timed with the latest Mac mini and Mac Studio releases.
SBART Press Luncheon: Fall Sports Teams Make First Impressions
Samuel Boeddeker and Blake Saunders are the SBART Athletes of the week.
Secret Service says it is aware of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump
The footage, reportedly released by media linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, claimed a $10 million bounty had been placed on the president’s youngest son.
Minnesota United Announces Change to Sporting Leadership
El-Ahmad departs for Austin FC; Hank Stebbins steps in as interim Sporting Director
Open-world Iron Man game footage leaks, showing an hour of Just Cause dev Avalanche's cancelled Marvel game
There's an Iron Man game being made by EA. But there was once an Iron Man game being made by Mad Max and Just Cause dev Avalanche, and we've seen footage of it.
New concert venue coming to this Arizona 'entertainment desert'
The Nox, a 2,000-capacity concert venue designed from the ground up in Mesa, is spearheaded by the family behind Potato Barn Unique Home Furnishings.
Judge in Don Lemon indictment asks to see grand jury records, adding to growing scrutiny of Justice Department cases
A federal judge in Minnesota will probe this week whether grounds exist to toss the Justice Department’s case against journalist Don Lemon. It’s the latest example of judges’ growing skepticism of whether the department is behaving ethically behind closed doors in grand jury proceedings.
Will a ‘reset’ reignite investment in women’s health startups?
After peaking in 2024, venture investments in startups involved in the space declined last year. But a broader adoption of AI and a widening definition of what constitutes women’s health could spur a rebound, some say.
Drug mix-up at Ascension impacts at least 4 surgeries, leaves 1 patient paralyzed
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There is still some unsettled business in the NHL offseason: Red Wings GM, Dylan Larkin, Connor Hellebuyck, Adam Fantilli and more
The start of the 2026-27 NHL season is a little more than a month away, and there are still a few big storylines that still need to be settled around the league. Let’s talk about some of them… 1. The Detroit Red Wings still need a general manager, and that person has to figure out what to do with Dylan Larkin The Red Wings are definitely not the worst team in the league, but this is still a pretty chaotic situation where things are looking quite grim from the outside. They have not really done much to meaningfully improve a roster that has proven time and time again it is not good enough to make the playoffs or be a contender. They still have $19 million in unused salary cap space. The Yzer-plan has officially come to an end with general manager Steve Yzerman being moved elsewhere in the organization, while ownership seems to be taking its sweet time finding a replacement. One of their top young players, defenseman Simon Edvinsson, remains unsigned as a restricted free agent and has nobody to negotiate a new contract with at the moment. The longer that drags out into training camp, the worse that is going to be for the team, himself and his development. They still have the Dylan Larkin situation lingering over everything as their captain, longest-tenured player, and one of their best players has a trade request that has yet to be fulfilled. The entire situation is also on hold until a new general manager comes in and figures out what to do with Larkin and whether or not his request will be honored. But the latter point brings up another potential question and issue: What if a new general manager comes in and is able to convince Larkin to stay in Detroit? Is that beyond the realm of possibility? Is it really a stretch to think that Larkin’s issue was more of an Yzerman issue than a Red Wings issue? While Larkin has never said anything specifically about his relationship with Yzerman, it’s pretty clear that he did not share the vision for the franchise, or the way the team was being run and constructed. Now that somebody else is going to be running the show, there might be a door for Larkin to walk back in through. Even that brings its own set of potentially chaotic outcomes and questions, ranging from whether or not the Red Wings locker room will welcome him back as their captain, to whether or not the fan-base will be willing to do the same. I imagine the former will be a far easier sell than the latter, and even then nothing cures issues in professional sports quite like winning. They just need to find somebody that can actually turn them back into winners. For now, and based on everything we know, Larkin’s trade request still stands, and still includes just four teams he is willing to accept a trade to, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars. Minnesota remains the best potential fit from a hockey and positional standpoint, but the Wild simply do not have the type of trade assets or young talent that should interest the Red Wings. None of the other three teams seem to be in any better of a situation. Nothing about this seems fun for the Red Wings. 2. Will Connor Hellebuyck be a Winnipeg Jet this season? Subscribe
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