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Kendrick Perkins Thinks LeBron Is Truly Waiting For Cleveland
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes LeBron James wants to suit up for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, but he's not going to guarantee a reunion at this time. James confirmed this week that he's not returning to the Los Angeles Lakers. His agent, Rich Paul, said he wants to have a chance at ...
Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
The latest disclosure report listing President Trump's financial holdings shows he took in about $1.2 billion last year from crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that first brought him fame.
Crooked Letter Sports: We’ve got World Cup (and golf) fever | Ep. 303
As the World Cup moves to the Knockout Rounds, we take a look at the most exciting games so far and pontificate on the USA’s chances. Plus, Scottie Scheffler finishes second (again) and Rick picks his favorite Mississippi courses.
Report: Penguins sign Andrei Kuzmenko to one-year contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins keep adding, the latest is the report that winger Andrei Kuzmenko is joining the team for one year and $5.0 million. Kuzmenko has been among the NHL’s slowest skaters, but has the hands and scoring ability to cover up that deficiency. Curiously, his salary is right in the price range of Rickard […]
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Trump has sought.
Do this, not that: Health warnings, tips ahead of 4-day heat wave
To prevent illness and injuries, health officials recommend the following safety tips from the American Red Cross and National Safety Council.
How Investors May Respond To PENN Entertainment (PENN) Aurora Casino Opening And Russell 2000 Shift
PENN Entertainment recently celebrated the grand opening of its new US$360 million Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora in Illinois, while also being moved from the Russell 1000 family of indices into the Russell 2000, Russell 2000 Value, and Russell 2000 Dynamic indices as part of the latest rebalancing. This combination of a large-scale brick-and-mortar investment and a shift toward small-cap and value-oriented index inclusion reshapes how both fundamental and index-tracking investors may...
Sony will cease production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028
New games sold for PlayStation consoles will only be available digitally and won’t be sold on discs effective January 2028, Sony has announced. The move applies to all PlayStation games released from that point on, including those made by Sony and those released by third parties. The PlayStation group calls the change “a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” according to a PlayStation blog post reviewed by Game File in advance of its publication. As movies, TV and music have shifted from physical media to an age of downloads and streaming, Sony’s move could speed the demise of physical media in a gaming. The industry has offered consumers games via cartridges, cassettes, floppy discs, CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays across a 50-year stretch. Sony has been reporting to investors in recent years that PlayStation games have been increasingly purchased as downloads, not as discs. The most recent figures show nearly four in five purchases of full games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 were purchased digitally in the past year. Stats like that may cause today’s news to carry an air of the inevitable. But Sony’s declaration for 2028 is still likely to produce a shock, as the biggest gaming platform on the planet that uses game discs leaves them behind. Discs going away, but the fate of game boxes is unknown Sony is committing to still selling games in physical retailers even after they drop discs in 2028. Just how those games will be sold—in boxes with codes inside, as cards marked with digital redemption codes—is unclear. Digital games will also continue to be sold in the online PlayStation Store. New games released for PlayStation consoles prior to January 2028 will be unaffected by the policy change, Sony says. That means the PS5 games of 2027, be they a new Madden, a new God of War, a new Call of Duty, a new Sly Cooper (one can dream?), would still potentially be offered on disc. PlayStation 6 implications Sony’s timeline for a transition to a no-disc era will also spin up more speculation about the timing and configuration of Sony’s next-generation console, the probable PlayStation 6. “This pretty much guarantees that PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest,” Piers Harding-Rolls, senior games research analyst at Ampere Analysis tells Game File. Harding-Rolls also concludes from today’s news that “the base version of a PS6 will not include a physical media drive,” as Sony looks to keep costs down on the device. Sony itself is saying nothing about the PS6 today: not its timing, nor how it might or might not support internal or external disc drives in order to run disc-based PS4 and PS5 games, should the console be backwards compatible. The many signs this was coming Industry support for games being released on physical media has been waning. As has consumer interest in them. PC games effectively went all-digital years ago, thanks to the popularity of playing games through Steam and other digital storefronts. The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdowns that kept much of the global population home helped shift shopping patterns toward downloads. Sony’s own data shows PlayStation game downloads being an uncommon consumer choice a decade ago and now becoming the norm. On consoles, physical media has been in such decline that Sony and Microsoft both launched their current gen Xbox Series and PS5 consoles in 2020 with cheaper versions that lacked disc drives. In early 2024, Phil Spencer, then head of Xbox, told me that ““[w]e ship games physically and digitally, and we’re really just following what the customers are doing.” He added that the game industry had become an outlier in still supporting disc-based entertainment, even as movies and TV have bailed on discs in favor of downloads and steaming: “Gaming consoles themselves have kind of become the last consumer electronic device that has a drive. And this is a real issue, just in terms of the number of manufacturers that are actually building drives and the cost associated with those. And when you think about cogs that we’re going to go put in a console—and as you have fewer suppliers and fewer buyers—the cost of the drive does have an impact.” Last year, the Nintendo’s Switch 2, which uses cartridges rather than discs, introduced the concept of game-key cards, which are physical media that contain no game, just a prompt for a download. Even disc-based games aren’t what they once were, now frequently containing just stubs of games rather than the whole thing. The website Does It Play has tested over 3000 games and found that, for example, that the disc version of this year’s hit 007: First Light, only contained the game’s first mission, with the rest needing to be downloaded. Beyond all that, last week brought the news that Grand Theft Auto VI, likely the biggest game launch this decade, will debut for PS5 and Xbox Series without a disc-based version. Today’s big news comes to you for free. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and ensure more of my work is possible, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Discs helped define PlayStation However the trends in entertainment may be going, it is still remarkable to see PlayStation ditch discs given their importance in PlayStation history: In the late 1990s, the first PlayStation’s support for games on relatively cheap CD-ROMs instead of traditional game cartridges allowed the upstart console to outmaneuver cartridge-based systems from Nintendo and Sega, as it drove down game prices down in the process. (The cheaper disc format even prompted Final Fantasy VII maker Square to taunt Nintendo in a magazine ad, saying that if the game was “available on cartridge, it’d retail for around $1200.”) PlayStation devices often doubled as machines for watching movies and TV on the latest disc-based formats. In the late 2000s, for example, Sony’s pricy PS3 gained traction as a go-to device for playing then-novel Blu-Ray discs. In 2013, Sony effectively roasted the digital game-sharing restrictions proposed by rival Microsoft for its upcoming Xbox One console by showing how games could be shared for the then-upcoming PS4. In a 21-second clip that has over 20 million views on YouTube, one PlayStation executive simply handed a game box—presumably with disc inside—to another, who said “thanks.” Sony’s possible motivations The PlayStation announcement today cites “consumer preferences” and a shift away from discs among “the broader entertainment industry,” but does not delve into the decision-making process that brought Sony to this point. Sony is not discussing the economics of this move (I asked!), but there are a number of potential factors: Abandoning discs will spare Sony the cost of manufacturing and shipping them, which analysts and industry veterans I spoke to said could account for $1 or so of a game’s retail price. For first-party games, that’s direct savings for Sony, though the amount is limited by the winnowing percentage of people who were even buying the disc-based versions. For third-party games, Sony could pass the savings on to partners or just retain the better profit margin for themselves. As the 2024 comments from Phil Spencer alluded to, leaving discs behind could mean leaving disc-drives behind, allowing Sony to produce consoles more cheaply. Switching to digital-only for games could diminish the risks of copies of new games leaking. It would also seemingly make second-hand sales of used games impossible, pushing more people to buy their own copies of games. These economic benefits for Sony could be boons for the games industry overall, Ampere analyst Piers Harding-Rolls tells Game File. Among other things, it could free publishers and retailers from having to worry about securing an inventory of game discs when trying to sell games, he noted. “If there is a way to streamline the business of games retail, I generally think it’s a good thing for the industry as it removes unnecessary costs,” Harding-Rolls said. “This will help offset pressure on margins from other directions – development and staffing costs for example.” Should the industry shift from game boxes that contain discs to smaller, cheaper game cards, Harding-Rolls said, that reduces pressure on publishers and retailers. “The advantage of everything going digital for the industry is that sales can be tracked much more easily and there is less commercial risk for publishers wanting to continue selling via retail,” he said. The shift to no discs will also likely impact game development timelines, as developers will no longer face the same urgency to have a build ready to submit to PlayStation for the production of a disc, as industry experts noted around GTA VI’s no-disc news last week. Instead, projects may gain weeks of development time, in the event delivery deadlines for platform approval move closer to release date. Preservationists’ likely worries While millions of gamers have shifted to digital, there are still people who associate game discs—and only game discs—with actual ownership of PlayStation games. That portion of the gaming community spoke up last week about wanting to buy a version of GTA VI that they could hold in their hands, could lend to a friend and could potentially pop into a well-preserved PS5 console three decades from now and still see it run. Such gamers didn’t want to worry that they’d merely purchased a digital copy that could lose access to the game if, say, the company behind the game someday turns of the servers that transmit downloadable copies. Digital copies of games are inherently less long-lasting, because consumers aren’t actually buying a game (on a disc), just buying access to the game. The fine print in online gaming shops notes this, as does a recent law that went on the books in California in 2025. That lasw requires game publishers doing business in the state to refrain from words like “sell” when offering digital copies of games, unless they explicitly tell consumers that what’s being sold isn’t the game itself but a potentially revocable license to access it. A Sony spokesperson noted to Game File that “[w]ith all digital content, including games, movies, and music, players are purchasing a personal license for non-commercial use.” Regarding the fears of PlayStation games being lost to time in an all-digital era, the rep also noted that Sony remains “committed to delivering experiences from past generations to the new platforms our players are using.” They noted that PlayStation has used emulation and remasters to keep offering its classic games to modern gamers. It’s true that many consumers have become accustomed to not having physical copies of new music albums or movies, but the relative precariousness of digital copies of games is in fact being highlighted today by…. Sony’s other big announcement: the upcoming closure of the PS3 and PS Vita online stores Sony said today that it will be closing the online marketplaces for its PlayStation 3 console and PS Vita handheld in most countries in July 2027 (sooner elsewhere: August 2026 for the PS3 store Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua; late 2026 for PS3 in other Latin American countries and the Middle East). “We know this news may be disappointing to PS3 and PS Vita players who hold a special place in their hearts for this generation of gaming,” Sony said in its announcement, saying the move “was not an easy decision for us to make.” Sony said that PS3 and Vita marketplaces “are no longer able” to support modern commerce systems, prompting a “need” to close the shops and focus on more modern PlayStation platform stores. The news may spark some deja vu. Sony announced back in March 2021 that it planned to take the PS3, Vita and PlayStation Portable marketplaces offline that summer. The move would have caused some 2,000 digital-only games to become unavailable for new purchasers, according to a VGC analysis at the time. Fans complained loudly. By April 2021, Sony walked back the PS3 and Vita shop closures, with then PlayStation boss Jim Ryan saying “it’s clear that we made the wrong decision here.” This time around, Sony is giving a longer notice period in most regions. The closure of those stores is still likely to cut off access to new purchases of digital-only PS3 and Vita games. The current PlayStation 5 marketplace sells PS5 and PS4 games, as well as a selection of PS1 and PS2 games. It does not sell PS3 games, because games for that platform can’t run on the system (some are offered via a PlayStation Plus streaming option). Vita games also aren’t sold via PS5. Sony says digitally purchased PS3 and Vita games will be downloadable after the stores’ shutdowns “for the foreseeable future.” Sony’s move contrasts with Microsoft’s Xbox platform, which continues to sell and support games from all four Xbox console generations. But it puts it in line with Nintendo, which disabled purchases in the marketplace for its Wii console (a contemporary of the PS3) in 2019. Nintendo discontinued purchases in the online shop for its 3DS portable (a contemporary of the Vita) in 2023. The big questions about Sony’s 2028 post-disc era Will Microsoft follow suit, ending support for new disc-based games on Xbox platforms and therefore all game consoles, too? Whether Microsoft does or not, will third-parties that can no longer release games on discs for PlayStation, simply ditch the disc options across the board? Given the GTA VI no-disc experiment launching this November, will more game publishers decide to forgo disc-based offerings even in 2027? How will no-disc PS5/6 games be packaged and sold in brick-and-mortar retail stores? What becomes of game sharing in an all-digital era? Will Sony modify its current set-up, which currently allows some sharing of digital games across a pair of consoles, to allow more casual lending? (See for example, Nintendo’s year-old system of letting players lend a digital game to another player in a “family group” for up to 14 days.) Will there be a version of a PS6 with a disc drive? Or will a drive be offered as an add-on? And how will gamers who want to retain access to PS4/PS5 disc-based games react to whichever configurations Sony chooses to offer? What will the final disc-based PlayStation game be?
Android 17's new lock screen trick could frustrate anyone trying to break into your phone
Google has detailed how Android 17 implements tougher lock screen security by drastically reducing PIN guess attempts and more.
Sewerage and Water Board meet with Decatur businesses to answer questions about project completion
The floor was open for questions at Turtle Bay, where owners and employees pressed SWBNO about when the barricades will come down.
New Hampshire primary makes Granite State center of national politics
The New Hampshire primary puts the Granite State at the center of national attention every four years.
New BioShocking attack manipulates AI browser into data theft
A new prompt injection attack dubbed "BioShocking" could trick AI-powered browsers into treating real-world risky actions as part of a fictional scenario, causing them to ignore any safety guardrails.
Western Pa. nurse accused in lawsuit of causing 2 patient deaths, stealing drugs
A federal lawsuit accuses Heritage Valley Health System and staff members of enabling alleged crimes by emergency department nurse Nolan Chismire, including drug theft, false insurance claims, and failures in patient care allegedly linked to two deaths.
Doctor warns of health risks as Massachusetts heat wave intensifies
Massachusetts faces a dangerous heat stretch, and a South Shore Health doctor warns the heat can strain the heart and other organs.
Dartmouth Health hires new COO
Dr. Jonathan Welch, experienced in academic and rural health, joins Dartmouth Health as COO, replacing Patrick F. Jordan III.
“Big Brother: Unlocked” announces hosting shakeup and new game twist
Taylor and Derrick are back, but with a new cohost.
Dusty May says he prepared for jump to Mavs from college
“This is all too big of a dream,” May said Monday at his introductory news conference.
Supreme Court could rule on birthright citizenship, transgender sports cases today
The Supreme Court is expected to release decisions on birthright citizenship and laws barring transgender girls and women from participating in school sports teams.
Weird Science: Space enthusiasts helping train AI system to unlock deep secrets of spiral galaxies
Led by Dr. Patrick Treuthardt of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the project asks everyday volunteers to review automated, color-coded maps of spiral galaxy arms.
New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking User Credentials
LayerX says BioShocking used indirect prompt injection to trick six AI browsers into copying credentials from signed-in accounts.
'Staying away from the middle will be hardest': Sachin Tendulkar's emotional message to Ben Stokes after retirement
Sachin Tendulkar led heartfelt tributes to Ben Stokes following his retirement from international cricket. Tendulkar lauded Stokes' fearless approach, match-winning ability, and inspirational leadership, calling him one of England's finest all-rounders and captains. Stokes, who bowed out after a Test series loss, expressed contentment with his decision, citing years of physical and mental demands as the primary reason for stepping away.
Newsom signs bill to give judges more power to deny mental health diversion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to overhaul the state's mental health diversion program. Assembly Bill 46, authored by Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, addresses concerns about public safety and accountability.
Cricket club suffers 'vandalism' for seventh time
A cricket club says it has been forced to pull out of its league after its pitch is ploughed up.
Simon Leis's daughter reflects on her father's legacy, youth mental health advocacy
"We definitely knew there was a love-hate relationship with my father," says Julie Raleigh, on her father, Simon Leis's legacy. Although behind the headlines, Raleigh says that Leis was simply "Dad" to her, remembering him as a man who protected his family in the same way that he tried to keep Hamilton County safe throughout his time in law enforcement.
Mavericks' Dusty May declares Morez Johnson Jr. as favorite Wolverine
Mavericks coach Dusty May expressed excitement about working with Morez Johnson Jr. again after the team drafted him with the ninth overall pick.
Mayor Moreno announces grants for Decatur businesses
$200,000 grant to be divided among struggling French Quarter businesses
Chiefs Honor Former Running Back Joe Delaney on Death Anniversary
Kansas City missed the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era last season, finishing 6-11. Before last season, Mahomes had led the Chiefs to at least the AFC championship game every year prior.
"It's not gonna be good:' Local business braces for Parkway East closure
Dave Guerin, a Swissvale business owner, shared his concerns about the upcoming 25-day Parkway East closure, citing challenges for deliveries and suppliers navigating detours.
Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Michigan’s Primary Election Preview (Jul. 29, 2026)
Join Michigan Public’s "It's Just Politics" co-hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta and their guest panel of political experts for a preview of the upcoming Michigan Primary, less than a week before the election!
Patrick Mahomes Shares Emotional Four-Word Message After NFL Legend’s Heartbreaking Health News
Patrick Mahomes was among the NFL stars sending support after Chris Johnson announced his ALS diagnosis. The post Patrick Mahomes Shares Emotional Four-Word Message After NFL Legend’s Heartbreaking Health News appeared first on HEAVY.
'They’re like my sisters now': Boutique comforts women post-surgery
While hospitals can feel very clinical, there's a shop that offers products for women post-surgery with kind, friendly faces to provide support.
West Palm Beach business collecting items for Venezuela
Across the region, donation drives are collecting baby formula, medical supplies, nonperishable food and other essentials for families affected by the disaster.
Databricks and Nvidia Launch Genesis Workbench for AI Scientists
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Patrick Mahomes Shares Emotional Message Following NFL Legend’s ALS Announcement
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had four words after unfortunate announcement
Blake Duncan & Scott Hendricks Launch TAYCAN Entertainment
Blake Duncan and Scott Hendricks have launched TAYCAN Entertainment, a Nashville-based independent [...]
Three Chiefs Land in CBS Sports Top 100 Players
Patrick Mahomes, Creed Humphrey and Chris Jones each made the list
State funds access to fresh produce in high-poverty communities
State funding intends to increase access to fresh produce in Maryland's high-poverty communities.
How Trey Hendrickson changes the math for Ravens defense
Trey Hendrickson gives the Ravens a proven edge closer, helping Baltimore create pressure without blitzing while easing the burden on young pass rushers.
Central Florida Congressional races attract out-of-district candidates
After long-time U.S. Representative Daniel Webster announced his retirement in April, potential successors quickly filed to run for the open Central Florida seat. But of the eight major-party candidates who
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on The Mossy Cauldron in Great Barrington
A little over a decade after launching her candles at the GB farmers market, the owner has come "full circle" by opening a brick-and-mortar retail location downtown.
Doctors warn World Cup fans to prepare for dangerous heat in Kansas City
University Health doctors are urging World Cup fans in Kansas City to prepare for dangerous heat this week, with heat index values expected between 100 and 110 degrees.
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame 2025 inductees honored at banquet
Anita Maxwell, John Fields, and Miles Watters -- 3 of the 5 members of the class of 2025 -- were at the celebration.
Kawhi Leonard reportedly drawing interest from Mavericks, Raptors in trade discussions with Clippers
Arkansas Department of Health urges caution during extreme heat
Now that it is officially summer, state health officials want to make sure you're on guard against the extreme heat.
Efzimfotase alfa demonstrated improvements in bone health in treatment-naïve pediatric patients with hypophosphatasia achieving median difference of 1.67 vs placebo in RGI-C Score at week 25 in MULBERRY Phase III trial
Positive results from the MULBERRY Phase III trial showed that efzimfotase alfa (ALXN1850), an investigational enzyme replacement therapy, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in bone health in children (2 to
What Mamdani's congressional hat trick means for NYC politics | The Point Full Episode 6.28.26
Healthcare groups clash over proposed California billionaire tax
California voters in November are set to decide if the state's billionaires should face a new tax on their assets in order to fund healthcare programs.
The questions you'll see on the California ballot in November
California's Secretary of State has certified the questions Californians will see on the ballot in November.
Healthcare groups clash over proposed California billionaire tax
California voters in November are set to decide if the state's billionaires should face a new tax on their assets in order to fund healthcare programs.
State Sen. Josh Becker unveils "Wartime Price Gouging Prevention Act"
California Sen. Josh Becker has introduced a bill to empower the state attorney general to investigate price gouging during wartime emergencies, addressing what he says is a significant financial burden on Californians.
Assemblyman David Tangipa says California should spend more on veterans than undocumented immigrants
California Assemblyman David Tangipa shared his views on the state's budget negotiations, focusing on tax increases, spending priorities, and the implications of California's $350 billion budget.
Ben Stokes announces retirement
Ben Stokes, the England captain, has stunned the cricket world by announcing his retirement in the middle of one final epic spell of bowling.
California Politics 360 full episode | What to expect on California's November ballot
KCRA 3 Political Director Ashley Zavala leads conversations on California's November ballot questions, including the proposed billionaire tax.
I found a hidden Google Maps feature that made my Pixel's always-on display useful
A hidden Maps trick worth turning on
NH's Business: Projected nursing shortages
Fred Kocher sits down with Chuck Lloyd with the Community College System of NH and Kimberly Perrotta with Manchester Community College to talk about working to combat a projected nursing shortage.
Employment scams study reveals soaring numbers
Job hunters tricked into handing over thousands of dollars are being lured with a new tactic: task-based scams, in which they are offered high pay to “like” and “subscribe” to videos online.
Kerry loss 'will take a while to get over'
Tyrone midfielder Conn Kilpatrick says the 2-25 to 0-27 All-Ireland SFC quarter-final defeat by Kerry will "take a while to get over".
Conor Sen: This demographic cliff is reshaping universities. Cities are next
An undergraduate enrollment shortfall at Syracuse University is the latest sign that long-forecast demographic pressures are taking their toll on large and well-known institutions, too. Syracuse laid blame on the
2026 World Cup Betting Report: 'USA Is By Far Our Worst Result In The Book'
There's no way around it: The USA making a deep run at the World Cup would be a horrendous result for sportsbooks. Patrick Everson reports.
NH businesses feel impact of low summer hiring rates
A new report from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute shows summer hiring rates are lower than previous years in the Granite State, and two businesses on Hampton Beach are feeling the effects.
The new kings of the news business are in your inbox
Ryan Broderick has watched digital media companies flame out – beholden to a single source of funding or a fickle algorithm.
Party Favors in Brookline closing after 35 years in business
The owners of Party Favors on Beacon Street said after 35 years that it's time for them to enter the next chapter of their lives.
Beloved Brookline restaurant closes after over 60 years in business
A well-known Brookline restaurant announced on Instagram that it officially closed for good after over 60 years in business.
Former NFL star Warrick Dunn hosts wellness day with health screenings, financial education
Saturday’s event was centered around improving physical health, financial stability, and mental well-being.
The Science Behind Storms: Four ingredients that make thunderstorms
Here's Mother Nature's shopping lift to making storms form.
Audio: RFK Jr. urges Libertarian candidate to drop out race to help GOP keep House
OutFront obtains audio of US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging a Libertarian congressional candidate in Iowa to drop out of the race to improve Republicans’ chances of winning - and keep control of the House. Rick Stewart, who had no prior relationship with RFK Jr., tells Erin Burnett it’s “ludicrous” a Trump cabinet official would make such an offer.
Oklahoma City hosts Day of Sport ahead of hosting games during 2028 Summer Olympics
Oklahoma City welcomed 250 kids to Woodson Park for LA28's Day of Sport, offering them a chance to try Olympic and Paralympic sports ahead of the city hosting events in 2028.
Presidential ambitions? Moore speech to contrast Trump rally
Wes Moore has repeatedly said he's focused on his role as governor, but political analysts say his actions point to a run for higher office.
His Fortune’s From the Trash Business. His Basquiats Are Priceless.
In the last few years, waste-management billionaire Patrick Dovigi has become one of the biggest art collectors on the scene. But he’s still under the radar—maybe the shots fired on his home have something to do with that.
France's Ousmane Dembélé records second-fastest hat trick in World Cup history in 4-1 win over Norway
Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce holds networking event for Omaha businesses
Watch: Omaha business leaders met at Mexico's consulate to network with the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Black Health and Wellness Association holds event to provide healthcare options in North Omaha
Watch: The Black Health and Wellness Association hosted a community night to provide healthcare resources for North Omaha residents.
Business owner in South Carolina arrested, officials say
A business owner in South Carolina was arrested Friday and is accused of operating without a retail license, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
Jackson business owner charged with murder after 21-year-old man shot
A suspected vehicle break-in ended in gunfire in Jackson. Police say the business owner now faces murder charges after the 21-year-old victim died during surgery.
Where QBs landed in Prisco's Top 100 NFL players of 2026, plus two notable snubs
Not only did Myles Garrett dethrone Patrick Mahomes as the No. 1 overall player, but the Chiefs star fell behind three other QBs in Prisco's 2026 list
Sports quiz of the week: heat, animals, money and a big week at the World Cup
Have you followed the news in football, cricket, tennis, rugby, golf, athletics and cycling?
World Cup brings a boost to bar and restaurant businesses across the Piedmont-Triad
Bars and taprooms across the Piedmont-Triad are extending their hours and providing the ultimate experience as the World Cup enters its second week.
Reasoning For Pitching Prospect's Absence From Rehab Assignment Revealed
Left-handed pitcher Ricky Tiedemann didn't make an appearance in his rehab assignment in Single-A due a separate injury than the one he's recovering from.
How an Iowa junior college became a sports giant
DMACC athletic programs are quietly dominating through coaching and player performance
At least two people shot near Birmingham business
Just after 8:30 p.m., Birmingham police confirmed two victims in the shooting.
iHeart-broken: Listeners react to mass layoffs at local sports radio station
iHeart lays off radio hosts at three of its four stations in Des Moines.
Sharonville mom raising money for UC Health's ICU patient program after she nearly died
It's been a year since a Sharonville mom suffered a medical emergency days after giving birth to her second child.
Need for bread | Unexpected closure of Terranetti's Bakery has left several businesses scrambling
Terranetti's Bakery closes, and local shops are scrambling for bread
All the songs on Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine Tour
OAKLAND, Calif. – It's been six years since Ariana Grande’s last tour, and her yellow brick road has led her back to the stage.
$10M behavioral health unit opens at Milwaukee’s St. Francis Hospital
The renovated facility will serve 61 adults and children in need of behavioral health services, primarily assisting patients in southeastern Wisconsin. This expansion comes as Milwaukee faces challenges in keeping mental health facilities open
MoCo real estate firm acquires Frederick business park
Minkoff Development Corp., a real estate firm headquartered in Germantown, has acquired Wedgewood North Business Park in Frederick.
South Dakota mayoral candidates separated by just two votes in shockingly close race, recount expected
The Sioux Falls mayoral runoff contest shockingly resulted in just a two-vote margin separating the candidates out of more than 36,000 ballots cast.
This Simple Trick Can Make Your Coffee Taste Way Better, Says Physics
If you love pour-over coffee it could serve you well to change how you pour.
Databricks’ former AI chief thinks he can cut AI’s power bill by 1,000x
Un0 is an image-generation system tool that shows for the first time how the company's technology can replicate conventional AI systems.
Myles Garrett's Rise Could Fuel T.J. Watt's Next Steelers Surge
For years, T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett have been linked in one of the NFL's defining player rivalries. Now, with Garrett pulling ahead in recent seasons and Patrick Graham arriving in Pittsburgh, Watt has fresh reasons to respond. For much of their careers, Watt's production far outpaced Garrett's. That changed in 2023 when the Cleveland Browns hired Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator and Garrett elevated his game to another level.
Erickson Recognized at ADDAPT Golf for Business Invitational
LIMEP and Stony Brook University’s Office for Research and Innovation took part in the ADDAPT Golf for Business Invitational and Legislative Breakfast June 15.
ADUSA tapped a former Amazon exec to helm its business. What does this mean?
The grocery company’s nominee for the top role may raise some eyebrows given Amazon’s brick-and-mortar track record, but Claire Peters' appointment could be the key to further omnichannel growth.
19 fours, 6 sixes! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's younger brother Ashirvad Sooryavanshi hits blistering century
Young cricketer Ashirvad Sooryavanshi, just 10 years old, is making waves with his exceptional batting. He recently smashed a stunning 168 off 119 balls in a practice match, following a debut century. Despite only six months of playing, his aggressive style and big scores are drawing attention, even from his brother Vaibhav, who is currently with the Indian team.
CHI Health debuts new orthopedic center in west Omaha
CHI Health is transforming its orthopedic care. On Wednesday, the organization broke ground on their new Lakeside Hills center. This will support patients from their initial diagnosis to recovery.
Families, business owners push leadership to break silence following Haywood Mall shooting
Eleven days after shots rang out at Haywood Mall in Greenville, families and business owners are growing frustrated by the lack of answers from Simon Corporate and Upstate-based mall management.
$100 million invested in Oklahoma to prepare for 2028 Olympic sports
Oklahoma is investing $100 million to upgrade facilities as it prepares to host softball and canoe slalom events during the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Cincinnati Latin-Asian restaurant announces closure after 10 years in business
A restaurant that fused Latin and Asian cultures together in Cincinnati is preparing to close its doors at the end of the month.
Louisville pediatrician, nurse also federally charged in 'healthcare fraud takedown'
More Louisville health professionals have been criminally charged as a part of a federal healthcare fraud crackdown.
Business owner in South Carolina arrested, officials say
A business owner in South Carolina was arrested Wednesday for not having a retail license, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue.