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Syphilis infections a rising threat for Alaska newborns, health officials report
As adult cases of the sexually transmitted infection increase, 14 Alaska babies qwew born with syphilis in 2025, the most in recent years.
AMC Entertainment Q2 2026 earnings: record revenue, surprise profit
The theater chain beat Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings as attendance climbed in the U.S. and Europe
AMC Entertainment posted record revenue and a surprise profit as blockbusters packed theaters
The theater chain beat Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings as attendance climbed in the U.S. and Europe
🏆 Y! Sports AM: Spain wins the World Cup
Spain's defense got the last laugh over Argentina's bag of magic tricks, as La Roja beat La Albiceleste, 1-0, to win their second World Cup title.
Rescued bald eagle may be internet-famous Jackie
Friends of Big Bear Valley is working with rescue organizations to monitor the situation.
Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Defensive End
In this position-by-position series, @wiltfongjr will preview the Bears roster and make his picks for who could stick around for the 2026 season.
2026 Season Opener Countdown: 55 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
AMC Entertainment soars after strong earnings, massive weekend for The Odyssey
AMC stock jumps after Q2 earnings beat as revenue hits $1.6B and EBITDA surges 70% on strong box office trends.
AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS ($AMC) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings
AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS ($AMC) posted quarterly earnings results for Q2 2026 on Monday, July 20th. The company reported earnings of $0.14 per share, beating estimates of -$0.06 by $0.20. The company also reported revenue of $1,596,700,000, beating estimates of $1,488,804,013 by $107,895,987.You can see Quiver Quantitative's $AMC stock page to track data on insider trading, hedge fund activity, congressional trading, and more.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Reports Upbeat Q2 CY2026, Stock Jumps 15.2%
Theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.2% year on year to $1.6...
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Reports Upbeat Q2 CY2026, Stock Jumps 15.2%
Theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.2% year on year to $1.60 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.14 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Beacon Hill lawmakers are mostly poised for a relaxing summer — excerpt in parts of Boston
Most House and Senate seats on Beacon Hill won't see competition in the Sept. 1 primary elections. But that's not the case in two Boston-area Senate districts.
Cleveland Browns 2026 training camp position preview: Offensive line
The Browns open training camp with a completely new offensive line. Here's a look at the position group.
Accused Puna Killer Faces Mental Health Evaluation. Here’s What That Means
Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial.
The Race For Lieutenant Governor: A Coveted Political Stepping Stone
While the job itself doesn’t amount to much, it helped elevate four politicians who later became governors, and two others who eventually became U.S. senators.
A solar-powered home on 52.6 acres showcases Vermont’s natural beauty
The house at 167 Ward Hill Road in Tunbridge, Vermont, was built to be energy-efficient and private.
I went back to work to afford my husband's caregiving costs
Brenda Eicher-Beard quit working once her husband had a stroke, but had to go back a few years later to afford private caregiving of about $5,000.
New Review From American Heart Association Reveals The Optimal Daily Cups of Coffee For Your Health
Put the kettle on.
Cantillon Capital Management LLC Cuts Stock Position in Tencent Music Entertainment Group Sponsored ADR $TME
Cantillon Capital Management LLC cut its stake in shares of Tencent Music Entertainment Group Sponsored ADR (NYSE:TME - Free Report) by 28.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 13,382,595 share
Cantillon Capital Management LLC Has $375.95 Million Holdings in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV
Cantillon Capital Management LLC decreased its position in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) by 11.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,465,059 shares of the company
Tencent Music Entertainment Group Sponsored ADR $TME Stock Holdings Increased by Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Tencent Music Entertainment Group Sponsored ADR (NYSE:TME - Free Report) by 21.3% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned
Fox Sports compares World Cup France to Ohio State in college football
The World Cup just concluded and Fox Sports compared Ohio State in college football to France in "the beautiful game."
Cubs Minor League Wrap: I-Cubs blast Memphis, 13-4
Iowa and South Bend post wins. Myrtle Beach is in a bad stretch.
3 dead in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster, NYC health officials say
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
Brewers' social media flips out after William Contreras' bat flip
WIlliam Contreras got good distance with his bat too after hitting a walk-off home run to beat the Marlins. Brewers fans took notice.
Bears' Ben Johnson gets reality check ahead of 2026 season
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is getting some advice.
4 Takeaways After Spain Beats Argentina In Extra Time To Win 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain stands alone on top of the world. Here are four takeaways from the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Bueckers scores 25, leaves late in 4th quarter, as Wings beat Sparks 90-82
Bueckers hit a 3-pointer that capped a 14-5 spurt and gave the Wings an eight-point lead with 9:12 left in the game.
30 Most Important Bears of 2026: Jaylon Johnson (No. 10)
Our Most Important Bears of 2026 series continues with Jaylon Johnson, who's looking to return to form after last year's injury struggles.
Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' debut breaks major box office record
Is Christopher Nolan the most reliable director working today? With his latest film, the Oscar winner has pulled off a feat that few filmmakers can.
Best Entertainment Stocks To Follow Now
Verizon Communications, Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Autodesk, SEA, Take-Two Interactive Software, and FOX are the seven Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of companies involved in creating, distributing, or mo
Rangers edge Braves 7-6
Brandon Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth inning gave Texas the lead as the Rangers rallied from an early deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Saturday in a matchup of first-place teams.
1994 Classic, Originally a Box Office Flop, Ranked the 'Best Movie of All Time'
Among film fans, no topic is more hotly debated than the subject of what the greatest movie ever made is. While there will never be an official answer to such a subjective topic, a massive fan vote ha...
Does summer actually make your hair grow faster?
Probably not, but it might affect beard growth.
Today on Pinstripe Alley
It’s all hands on deck for two games worth of Yankees/Dodgers today.
Kansas City health and faith leaders team up to help minimize Medicaid coverage loss
New work requirements and twice-yearly eligibility checks are expected to cause millions of adults to lose Medicaid coverage. But community religious leaders and health advocates have been meeting every other week to plan and strategize about how to mitigate the damage.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV Shares Acquired by Fifth Third Bancorp
Fifth Third Bancorp lifted its position in shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) by 336.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 28,209 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 21,744 shares during
Dana White Reacts to Dricus du Plessis Beating Kamaru Usman
UFC president Dana White shared his reaction after Dricus du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City. Du Plessis was the more effective striker through the 25 minutes that the UFC OKC main event lasted, as he took home a unanimous decision win with 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46 scorecards. It […] The post Dana White Reacts to Dricus du Plessis Beating Kamaru Usman appeared first on HEAVY.
Stumptown Floral a way to share beauty for young Flathead Valley business owner
Hannah Boll founded Stumptown Floral when she was only a sophomore in high school.
Texans Get Concerned Message About Second-Year Running Back
The Texans hope they did enough to address their issues. The post Texans Get Concerned Message About Second-Year Running Back appeared first on HEAVY.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Reports Q2: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) will be reporting results this Monday before the bell. Here’s what to expect. AMC Entertainment beat analysts’ r...
Harry Kane on World Cup future with England
Harry Kane reflects on England's successes and failures at the 2026 World Cup as well as his future with the national team.
Israel’s $50 Million Experiment to Change U.S. Public Opinion
Israel deploys AI and payments to conservative media to try to beat back the tide of unfavorable U.S. views about its handling of wars in Gaza and Iran.
76ers Leverage Rare Advantage as LeBron James Pursuit Nears End
The Philadelphia 76ers got an unlikely leg up in their recruitment of LeBron James at Fanatics Fest in New York City. The post 76ers Leverage Rare Advantage as LeBron James Pursuit Nears End appeared first on HEAVY.
Where Shane Beamer, Dabo Swinney stand in CBS Sports’ 2026 hot seat rankings
The seat is a bit warmer for both coaches, CBS says.
Four-star safety chooses Georgia over Ole Miss, LSU
Georgia football pulled in a big, local recruiting win on Saturday by beating out Ole Miss and LSU for this safety.
Photos: Afrifest: Taste of Africa at Sawyer Point 2026
The festival features Africa and the Caribbean traditional drumming and cultural dance performances, music, attire and food at Sawyer Point Park.
The Open Championship third round live updates, leaderboard: Will Bryson DeChambeau get his revenge?
Promising Entertainment Stocks To Watch Today
Verizon Communications, Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Autodesk, and SEA are the five Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of companies that create, produce, distribute, or monetize leisure and media experiences, s
Brass at the Beach brings musical excitement back to Myrtle Beach
The Drum Corps International Brass at the Beach returns to Doug Shaw Stadium on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m.
Caleb Williams ceiling outweighs his competitors in NFC North
Caleb Williams is just scratching the surface of what he can be with the Chicago Bears going into this 2026 NFL season
Atlanta Falcons 2026 Opponent Preview: Week 6 vs. Chicago Bears
The Atlanta Falcons have a tough stretch of games early in the year.
Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Upgraded by Zacks Research to "Hold" Rating
Zacks Research upgraded shares of Caesars Entertainment from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday.
Hsbc Holdings PLC Trims Position in Sphere Entertainment Co. $SPHR
Hsbc Holdings PLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR - Free Report) by 84.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,495 shares of the company's stock after selling 18
Where to watch AVP beach volleyball today: TV schedule, channel, live stream for New York Central Park tournament
Here's everything you need to know about AVP beach volleyball today, including TV channel and streaming options for the Central Park meet.
Bryson DeChambeau Update: Latest On His Controversial British Open Penalty
Bryson DeChambeau is once again at the top of the headlines when it comes to a major golfing tournament. The British Open was one of his best opening rounds he's had in a very long time, and he followed it up with a great Friday. He was originally just one back of the leader and […] The post Bryson DeChambeau Update: Latest On His Controversial British Open Penalty appeared first on Stadium Rant.
‘I don't want you on my team' – Dak Prescott makes the Dallas Cowboys' mindset very clear going into the 2026 NFL season
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback knows what the 2026 NFL season is all about. And he isn't willing to hide it. Instead, he's embracing it.
Roki Sasaki Makes Dodgers History After Incredible Start vs. Yankees
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki pitched an amazing game on Friday, July 17th, showcasing the best stuff of his short MLB career.
To stay cool, wear flowing robes and throw water around? Yes, says science.
Long before air conditioning, people around the world came up with ingenious ways to beat the heat.
Emmy Awards Just Cut Five Major Categories Out of 2026 Broadcast, Reason Revealed
The Television Academy is making several changes to the 2026 Emmy Awards. This time, they are moving five major categories out of the main broadcast. The change is part of an effort to make the show s...
1 death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
The Open Championship: Bryson DeChambeau hit with 2-shot penalty Friday after reaching solo 2nd in wild, heated turn at Royal Birkdale
Bryson DeChambeau got into a very, very heated discussion with officials after his round on Friday.
The Open Championship Friday live updates, leaderboard: Bryson DeChambeau making a charge up the leaderboard
County Environmental Health issues closure notice of Coronado's Glorietta Bay
Beachgoers were advised the ocean water in the area contains sewage and may cause illness.
EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals
The European Commission aims to limit political interference in European Union banking mergers and remove obstacles to cross-border banking within the bloc to allow EU banks to compete more effectively against larger U.S. rivals.
Meet Keyveatz, AOMG’s first girl crew redefining Korean Hip-Hop
“All you gotta know is that I rock the show,” raps Keyveatz on their debut single, “Key Beats,” a bold statement from the five-member crew carving their own
Are American politicians too old?
The debate about how old is too old to serve in public office has resurfaced this week after the shock death of the Republican senator Lindsey Graham and the surprise return of Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old senator who published a photo of himself in hospital after a long absence from the spotlight
"Lacks excitement": Netflix tumbles 9% as weak earnings forecast deepens doubts over growth
Netflix's shares tumbled 9.2% before the bell on Friday following another weaker-than-expected earnings forecast from the streaming major, deepening doubts about its ability to sustain growth momentum.
A Tide-Fueled Trove of Biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau
The expansive mudflats, sandy beaches, and mangrove forests of the Bijagós archipelago support an array of migratory shorebirds and large numbers of sea turtles.
Northeast Wisconsin heads indoors for summer entertainment to avoid wildfire smoke
BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- Our smoky skies have turned summer staples like Bay Beach, the pools, and parks into ghost towns.“It's really bad because you can't even
Sports without politics is a fantasy and the World Cup proves it
From ancient Greece to Nazi Germany, sport and politics have long been intertwined. Nevertheless, we still imagine that international sport can be kept above the fray and serve as a neutral arena where nations compete on merit alone. In this article, diplomacy scholar Geoffrey Allen Pigman argues the 2026 FIFA World Cup shows this is a dangerous illusion. When international sport is left entirely to revenue-maximizing private bodies like FIFA, it doesn't escape politics, but rather surrenders to its worst expressions. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics fast approaching, the IOC must decide whether to learn that lesson or repeat the same mistakes. The largest and most lucrative FIFA World Cup ever draws toward its climactic conclusion amidst a swirl of controversy. Team members, staff, fans, and spectators have been denied their right to enter the United States to participate, and US President Donald Trump intervened with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to overturn a referee’s call that Trump believed disadvantaged the US national team. It is a moment to step back and reflect on what the purposes of international sport mega-events like the World Cup, and international sport more broadly, are, and what they should be. Does international sport serve public purposes? Is there a public interest? Or is it primarily a private endeavor organized by commercial enterprises to entertain the global public (and generate profit in the process), which is occasionally used by governments and leaders for raisons d’etat? Central to the idea of sport is the principle of fair play, which in the international context demands that games be free from political interference. However, it is impossible to separate sport from politics, all claims to the contrary notwithstanding. The most positive political use of international sport through the millennia has been to facilitate diplomacy. The use of international sport for diplomatic objectives has existed since at least the time of the ancient Olympic Games, around which was instituted the custom of the Ekecheiria, or Olympic Truce, between participating states to facilitate fair competition and diplomatic achievements by ensuring that participants could travel safely to the Olympiad. In his seminal work On Diplomacy (1987), diplomacy scholar James Der Derian characterized the objectives of diplomacy as overcoming alienation and mediating estrangement between governments and between peoples. One increasingly important diplomatic tool in the technology-infused media environment over the past century has been public diplomacy, under which governments and non-state diplomatic actors (e.g. transnational corporations) communicate to global publics about their international policy objectives and to shape their global brand image. Political scientist Michał Kobierecki, in his important book Sports Diplomacy (2020), views sports diplomacy as falling broadly within the ambit of public diplomacy, as international sport intimately involves the participation of global publics as spectators and consumers of global media. Diplomacy scholar Stuart Murray and this author, in a 2013 article, distinguish between international sport used for diplomatic purposes and international sport-as-diplomacy, which encompasses the range of diplomacy that occurs as teams and competitors, spectators and fans, and government officials all converge for international sporting events like the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. Diplomacy scholar H.E. Chehabi, in a 2001 article on US-Iran sports diplomacy, describes the interaction between spectators and fans at international sporting events as “people-to-people diplomacy,” in which relationships develop independently of governments and their objectives. Diplomacy by the aforementioned definitions is often unsuccessful. Moreover, all too often the tools of diplomacy may be employed by governments and other actors to thwart or oppose the objectives of diplomacy as characterized by Der Derian. Governments routinely use the tools of public diplomacy to disseminate propaganda, spreading misinformation in the attempt to deceive global publics about their objectives and to create misleading impressions about their brand identity. Within sports diplomacy, the term “sportswashing” has been coined recently to describe how governments invest in and promote international sport to create positive global public impressions of their nations and, in doing so, to distract the global public from their deficient records in areas such as human rights and democratic governance. Murray, in his 2018 book Sports Diplomacy: Origins, Theory and Practice, introduces the concept of sports anti-diplomacy, wherein governments intentionally use international sport to advance aggressive and nationalistic objectives. Obvious historical examples include Hitler’s use of the 1936 Berlin Olympics to glorify his Third Reich and the 1969 El Salvador-Honduras football “war.” SUGGESTED READING The beautiful game made ugly By Emily Ryall FIFA argues that it is and seeks to be apolitical in its stewardship of international Association Football (soccer). FIFA policies governing bids to host the World Cup require uninhibited and non-discriminatory access for players, team staff, and spectators of all participating countries to host nations and venues. It became clear soon after Trump returned to power in the United States in January 2025 that Trump’s political intentions and objectives to limit non-US citizens from living and working in the United States and, in numerous cases, even visiting the country, would collide with FIFA’s host nation policies. Beginning soon after the start of the second Trump administration, US federal authorities imposed restrictions on entry to the United States of citizens of between 20 and 40 countries for any purpose, with only limited exceptions. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began arresting non-US citizens in the United States, including persons with and without legal status, holding them in jails, concentration camps, and other detention facilities until they were deported to their home or third countries, where they faced substantive risks to their personal safety. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, in an effort to ensure the most successful and lucrative World Cup in history, engaged diplomatically with President Trump in an attempt to facilitate entry to the US for World Cup participants. Infantino did all in his power to ingratiate himself with Trump, to the extent of creating a FIFA “Peace Prize,” which he awarded to Trump in December 2025 at a ceremony in the then Trump-controlled John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on the occasion of the World Cup draw. The prize was an ersatz consolation for someone who aspired in vain to win the rather more prestigious and well-known Nobel Peace Prize. And in the run-up to the World Cup, conditions became worse. In February 2026, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a war of aggression against Iran, illegal under international law, under the false pretence that Iran’s government was preparing to attack the United States and Israel. During the US aerial bombardment of Iran, US planes bombed Azadi Stadium, the facility where Iran’s national football team trained. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, it was clear that Infantino’s efforts had been for naught: the Trump administration would not adhere to FIFA policies governing access to World Cup host nations. World Cup referee Omar Artan, a citizen of Somalia, was denied a US visa to enter the United States to participate in the World Cup. Trump’s government only granted US visas to Iran’s football team ten days before they were scheduled to arrive for the tournament. Numerous members of the support staff for Iran’s team were denied US visas. Iran’s team, which had been scheduled to train in Arizona, was directed to shift its training site to Tijuana, Mexico, notwithstanding that all three of their group stage matches took place at US venues. The US Department of Homeland Security only permitted the Iranian team to enter the US on the day before each scheduled match and then to return to Mexico immediately after playing. Members of Iraq’s and Switzerland’s football teams were delayed for hours by US officials at the US border, and an Iraqi team photographer was refused entry. Spectators and fans from Haïti and Iran were denied entry to the United States altogether. A large number of fans from a range of countries had their applications for US visas rejected. There were multiple off-ramps through which participants could have avoided the negative consequences of Trump’s decisions for the 2026 World Cup. Once it was clear that the Trump government intended to violate the established expectations for World Cup hosts, FIFA could have shifted the matches scheduled to take place in the United States to Mexico and Canada. The three nations were already designated as co-hosts, and host cities and venues had been selected. Once it was clear that FIFA, governed by FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s dependent and dysfunctional relationship with Trump, would never consider this option on its own, it fell to the national football federations to act. The national federations, particularly some combination of federations of the leading contenders (France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, England, Germany, etc.), could have refused to participate under the US-imposed conditions or, at the least, demanded an ironclad agreement with the Trump government that FIFA policies on access would be respected. ___ International sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. ___ Why did neither FIFA nor the national football federations act to protect the interests of players, team staff, referees, fans, and spectators? In essence, the relentless engines of capitalism prevailed over norm observance, ethics, and fair play. The revenue interests of FIFA, sponsors, global media, and host cities won out. FIFA’s managers viewed hosting another World Cup principally in the United States as a veritable pot of gold for FIFA and its collaborators. FIFA has estimated its own revenue over the 2023-26 budget cycle, which includes the 2026 World Cup, at $13 billion, revised up from an initial projection of $11 billion, and 72% higher than the previous revenue cycle. Of that total, FIFA is estimated to have generated $8.9 billion from the Cup itself in revenue from TV rights ($3.92 billion), sponsorships ($2.69 billion), ticket sales ($3.1 billion), licensing rights, and other sources. A joint study by FIFA and the World Trade Organization estimates that the World Cup will contribute over $40 billion to global GDP, including nearly $14 billion in direct visitor spending in the three host countries (but principally in the United States, which hosted the lion’s share of the matches). The FIFA World Cup is now reportedly “the single most lucrative recurring commercial property in global sport.” And yet, notwithstanding the Trump government’s uses of the World Cup for sports anti-diplomacy, and the climate of anxiety that this created for participants and spectators, diplomacy that did not depend upon governments was able to thrive at the World Cup. Examples of successful people-to-people diplomacy were legion, as citizens of towns and cities across the States, as well as in Mexico and Canada, welcomed team members, their families and supporters, to training sites across North America. Fans of different teams joined together in person in stadiums for matches, at watch parties and bars, and at welcome events sponsored by host cities. The joy and camaraderie shared between the citizenry of Boston and Scotland’s “Tartan Army” of fans is but one example of how the “Beautiful Game” brings people together. Friendships forged across continents are likely to endure well beyond the Cup final. Even those achievements cannot be seen as unalloyed, however. As South African football fan Byron Pillay commented to Al Jazeera, “Football is called the Beautiful Game for a reason, for its ability to unite people. But it’s hard to believe in that magic with the politics and war rhetoric off the field of play, especially when one of the tournament hosts is central to that.” Ultimately, the experience of the 2026 FIFA World Cup illustrates that, as international sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. As long as there is the possibility of diplomatic progress in mediating estrangement between governments or between peoples, there is a broad and overarching public interest in international sport. Likewise, as it would be difficult to put on an international sport mega-event without international sporting organizations like FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), global media firms, and companies purchasing sponsorships, public and private interests in international sport must coexist, most likely somewhere on a shifting spectrum between partnership and rivalry or cross purposes. As the World Cup wraps up, the IOC needs to consider its lessons before the scheduled 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they want to avoid a media-hyped Trump version of the 1936 Berlin Olympiad. The IOC and the National Olympic Committees need to set conditions on and make demands of Trump’s government with clearly articulated consequences for non-compliance, up to and including cancellation of the Games. Time is running out for the IOC, as unlike with the FIFA World Cup, there is no at-the-ready alternate venue for Los Angeles.
Classic PS1 Shooter’s PS5 Remake Out Today on PlayStation Store
A cult classic from the PlayStation 1 days has gotten a new HD remaster, and it's out now. Better yet, the game is also discounted.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' review: An ambitious swing that hits
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has a surreal quality that didn't resonate with me until I started dreaming about it.
Keir Starmer Calls For FIFA To Investigate Argentina Over Controversial Falklands Banner
After beating England, the Argentinian team unfurled a banner that read “Malvinas are Argentinian,” a reference to the British-administered Falkland Islands.
Families USA and Leading Civil Rights and Health Care Advocacy Groups Release New Report for More Inclusive Health Care
Substantial cuts to health care under the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act could result in nearly 15 million people becoming uninsured by 2034.
Amid political division, Alaska lawmakers close in on final compromise gasline bill
Legislative leaders say they will introduce a final compromise tax bill for the proposed AKLNG gasline on Thursday, which is then scheduled to be taken up for a vote by the full House and Senate.
UChicago scientists create interactive screens that can appear on demand
Designers hope ‘BloomBeacon’ approach could reduce screen clutter
Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure
From Michigan Avenue, Saline Township looks like any other farming community, with its corn and soybean fields, silos and grain elevators.
Not Politics, Just Heritage
The Interstate 40 bridge that crosses over Douglas Lake and the French Broad River now bears the name, “President Donald J. Trump Bridge.” On July 9, state officials unveiled the new bridge signs during a ceremony held at the exit 425 westbound rest area in Dandridge. This comes after the naming of the bridge was
College grad pivots from software engineering to data analytics
Mackenzie McAllister, a 22-year-old computer science grad, said she used AI as a crutch during school. Now she's considering data analytics roles.
Science center in W. Palm Beach gets $3M in state funds for expansion
Palm Beach donors have given millions to enlarge the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach, which got $3 million in new state budget.
Bryson DeChambeau aims to salvage major season at The Open as LIV Golf contract nears expiration
DeChambeau's contract year has been a disaster, but he has one last chance to get something out of the four major championships
Pacers Fans Dreaming of LeBron James Get Harsh New Reality
The Indiana Pacers are not going to be the landing spot in free agency for LeBron James.
Lowcountry business creates new job opportunities for locals, veterans
Sterling Helicopter plans to open its first South Carolina operation in Beaufort County this September.
Lowcountry business creates new job opportunities for locals, veterans
Sterling Helicopter plans to open its first South Carolina operation in Beaufort County this September.
Messi hails 'special' World Cup win over England
Lionel Messi hailed a "special" win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the heart of a come-from-behind 2-1 win.He said Spain, who beat France 2-0 to reach the final, were "a fantastic side, wonderful players".
ZeniMax Online Studios leadership to exit as part of Xbox cuts
There are major changes happening atop Maryland-based ZeniMax Online Studios, developer of the Elder Scrolls Online, Game File has learned. Joe Burba, a 14-year veteran of the studio who was appointed to run it last July, is departing, along with ESO executive producer Susan Kath, studio game director Rich Lambert and production director Ala Diaz. Their roles were listed among hundreds of others cut last week from the Maryland offices of ZeniMax, in a WARN letter sent to the state by ZeniMax and obtained today by Game File. Tonight, BUrbam Kath, Lambert and Diaz notified Zenimax Online Studios workers of plans to “transition” to a new leadership team consisting of promoted ZOS veterans. That transition will occur “over the next few months,” they told workers, according to a copy of the notice reviewed by Game File. “We will remain in place during the transition period to help ensure a smooth handoff.” Last week, Microsoft laid off of 1,600 workers across its vast gaming teams in locations around the U.S. and abroad. Just who has been impacted and how hard various studios have been hit has been emerging day by day. Game File reported last week that Microsoft/ZeniMax notified officials in Maryland that 379 gaming jobs were being cut across the state. They tallied cuts in two locations: one for ZeniMax Media Inc. (covering Elder Scrolls/Starfield/Fallout-maker Bethesda Game Studios and central Bethesda game publishing) and one for ZeniMax Online Studios (Elder Scrolls Online). More than 200 jobs were cut at the latter. Last week’s totals did not reveal job titles, nor did Microsoft announce any leadership changes in the ZeniMax group. That has now happened. Earlier today, Game File obtained from Maryland officials a breakdown of the 379 impacted roles, which, extraordinarily, included “studio head.” Microsoft later confirmed to Game File which studio head that referred to: ZeniMax Online Studios’. Microsoft has since has notified studio employees and internally announced new leadership. ZOS will now be run by Josh Henderson, previously head of business operations at the studio, and Nick Giacomini, who was promoted to game director for ESO last August. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Last week’s news of 200+ cuts at ZeniMax Online Studios generated public sympathy for those workers and questions about the long-term viability of the Elder Scrolls Online. ESO is a massively multiplayer online game that inherently persists on the strength of new content being developed for it. Earlier today, fans and workers in Maryland protested the cuts at the ZeniMax teams in a rally organized by the Communication Workers of America, the union that represents many of the impacted employees. Regarding concerns around the game, a community manager stated on Saturday: “The plan is still to deliver great content, and we will hopefully have an update soon.” In their note to the studio today, the outgoing leaders of ZeniMax Online Studios predicted “growth” for the game: We have tremendous confidence in Josh and Nick, the future of this studio, and the continued growth of ESO. With exciting experiences still ahead for our players as we wrap up work for Update 51 and beyond, we believe that your passion, creativity, and commitment to each other and the community will continue serving as the heartbeat of ESO. The list of jobs cut in the ZeniMax WARN notice in Maryland includes several very senior roles, including: Studio Head Studio Operations Director Studio Game Director Studio Audio Director Studio Art Manager Vice President and Controller VP, Global Sales & Business Development While some of those job descriptions match the exiting ZOS leadership team, Game File couldn’t verify if all were from that studio. The full list of cut roles shared by Maryland officials also covers workers at Bethesda Game Studios and its central publishing office. The following is an excerpt: The list of 379 eliminated ZeniMax jobs in Maryland also includes: four animators three bilingual CS (community service) leads for Chinese, Italian, and Japanese a creative director for the Elder Scrolls Online Player Life Cycle two food service workers seven producers more than 60 senior QA testers. and many others The WARN notice states that almost all of the 379 workers were notified of their layoff on July 6. In fine print, it states: “Approximately 9 employees were notified of the elimination of their position prior to July 6, 2026.” A 2021 mega-merger scaled back Microsoft announced in 2020 that it intended to buy ZeniMax and its network of game studios in 2020, and closed the $7.5 billion deal in March 2021. The purchase, which preceded Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, added several award-winning studios to Microsoft’s portfolio, including Bethesda (Elder Scrolls, Fallout), Arkane (Dishonored), and id Software (Doom). The studios’ output since then included a 2024 Game of the Year contented from MachineGames in the form of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle along with Starfield from Bethesda and the poorly-received Redfall from Arkane Austin. In recent years, a Microsoft repeatedly in cutback mode closed ZeniMax’s Tango Gameworks (which was reconstituted by Krafton) and closed Arkane Austin. The Xbox cuts last week have hit the ZeniMax group hard, with 158 jobs eliminated in Texas, many of them at id, and 379 from the ZeniMax teams in Maryland. Xbox also said last week that it would be entering a consultation process around Arkane Lyon, a process expected to end in a sale, shutdown or other form of divestment. The Lyon team has been working on a game tied to Marvel’s Blade vampire-hunting super-hero.
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