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Bronx Teens See Major Health Gains — One Reverses Prediabetes, One Reverses Fatty Liver — Through North Central Bronx Program
One teenager reversed his prediabetes and shed nearly 40 pounds. Another lost 11 pounds while growing 2 inches taller and improved his liver enzymes—and
Scientists Uncover a Surprising New Route for Stonehenge’s Most Mysterious Stone
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone may have traveled south through a combination of glacial transport and deliberate human movement. Stonehenge was assembled from stones weighing between 2 and 25 tons, an astonishing construction effort for people living before the wheel was invented. Yet the puzzle extends beyond how such massive rocks were raised. Many of the stones
Bucs get Tristan Wirfs back at practice
Monday brought a significant change to the practice field at Buccaneers training camp.
Geno Smith is on the field at Jets practice Monday
Geno Smith was a late scratch for the Jets' preseason opener due to a sore ankle, but there was no concern from the team about an extended absence and Monday brought good news about his condition.
Seton Hall's Unique Summer Immersion Program Helps Students Discover T
Through hands-on learning, simulations and faculty mentorship, Seton Hall helps high school students explore healthcare professions and prepare for future academic and career success.
Beyond Access: Rethinking the Digital Health Divide
A new framework highlights five drivers of meaningful digital health inclusion and equity.
Caltech breakthrough brings fiber-optic performance to silicon chips
Caltech scientists have created ultra-low-loss optical pathways on silicon chips that approach the efficiency of fiber optics and dramatically outperform existing technology at visible wavelengths. The breakthrough could unlock more powerful lasers, miniature atomic sensors and clocks, quantum systems, and more energy-efficient data centers.
Best Buy’s Surprise 60th Anniversary Sale Is Live With Huge Discounts on Video Games, AirPods Pro 3, and More Tech Bargains
Best Buy's surprise 60th Anniversary Sale is live, with huge discounts now available across video games, Apple AirPods Pro 3, and more through August 23.
Middlesbrough 2-1 Lincoln
Middlesbrough and Lincoln City fans react to their Championship meeting on Saturday.
Morning sports: getting a head start on football season
High school football pratice begins this week; some teams worked hard through the summer.
Kirkland's Alternative Fee Structures Help Fuel Litigation Business
Roughly 30% of its litigation revenue is through AFA structures, amounting to more than $1 billion through these arrangements last year.
Lankshear outlines Premier League dream with Boro
Middlesbrough's new goalscoring hero Will Lankshear says his dream is "to play in the Premier League" and that his team-mates share that ambition.
Indiana working to preserve local businesses across ownership changes
The "Keep IN" initiative is meant to get small business owners thinking about how to hand off their companies when they leave, instead of closing them down — and prompt potential successors to consider entrepreneurship through acquisition.
‘A game changer’: UHS closes $835M Talkspace acquisition
Bringing Talkspace on board should expand behavioral health services for UHS’ existing patients, while ushering more consumers through the health system’s doors, UHS CEO Marc Miller said.
Blue School grants bring hands-on science to classrooms
Students across the St. Johns River Water Management District will have new opportunities to explore Florida’s waterways, conduct scientific research and connect with the environment through the …
Disinformation tracker maps declining confidence in science and public health
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, false claims about “US-run biolabs” began circulating almost immediately through Russian state
Discovering science through art exhibition
An innovative exhibition that aims to present complicated science in a simple-to-understand and artistic way hosted by UWA as part of National Science Week.
Oil treads water as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows
Oil prices barely moved in early trade on Monday as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend with no peace deal in sight between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East.
Far-left politicians still using ActBlue as 88-year-old disputes donating nearly $150,000 to fundraising giant
Top progressives including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders still fundraise through ActBlue amid smurfing allegations and a House probe.
Linux Kernel 7.2 Officially Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 7.2 is now available to download with new features, improvements, and enhanced hardware support through new and updated drivers.
Player Ratings: Schalke 0
Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois — 7.5: Had almost nothing to do. Made one save on the only real test he faced. His distribution was very good, misplacing just one pass — a long ball. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 7.5: Fantastic long-range passing throughout. Ibrahima Konaté — 7.5: Very strong cameo. […]
Diamondbacks can't complete sweep, Nolan Arenado leaves game
The Diamondbacks brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning, but Arizona could only muster one run out of it. Nolan Arenado left hurt.
Exclusive | Prosecutors Focus on Four Businesses Tied to Dodgers Owner Mark Walter
Proceeds from loans made by Walter’s insurers passed through firms purportedly controlled by each of these four entities.
Patriots notebook: Christian Gonzalez misses team’s walkthrough practice
Picked up notes from Sunday's walkthrough practice.
Cubs roster move: Edward Cabrera activated, Javier Assad optioned
The Cubs right-hander is returning after a pretty rough injury.
Byron business celebrates grand opening thanks to Business Builder Grant
LINCOLM, Neb. — A year ago, Free Day Popcorn in Byron received a Business Builder Grant award through the Nebraska Regional Food Systems Initiative — part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Rural Prosperity Nebraska. This...
Age slower without dieting: this cultural habit stuns scientists worldwide - Futura-Sciences
Savoring Culture: A Surprising Health Ally Picture this: according to a British study involving more than 3,500 adults, a weekly dose of culture—be it through visiting museums, browsing in a library, humming along in a choir, or wielding a paintbrush—was linked to knocking one year off participants’ biological age, and...
Novak Djokovic reveals unspecified health issue following ouster at the Cincinnati Open
The tennis star struggled through a match, ultimately losing in the second round to a 25-year-old Argentine player.
Zac Taylor defends Orlando Brown Jr. after rough preseason opener
The reality of playing a franchise quarterback in the preseason entails the risk of the quarterback getting hit.
Inside California Politics: Newsom campaigns for midterms, state Republicans pick new senate minorty leader
(Inside California Politics) — This week on Inside California Politics, Eytan Wallace walks viewers through the packed week of news, including Gov. Gavin Newsom’s trip to Michigan, the select…
MRN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Tim Lohmeyer Home Inspections and Improvements
On the MRN Business Spotlight brought to you by Bank of Springfield, Tim Lohmeyer with Tim Lohmeyer Home Inspections and Improvements joins Brittany Boll to talk about his business and the experience and trust he brings to one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will ever make: buying or selling a home. One...
Michael Smolens: Powerlink déjà vu on environment, energy and politics
Another proposed high-voltage transmission line through the desert is hotly disputed, much like one built years ago, but there are differences.
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman
The national redistricting competition between the parties means California’s conservative voters are going through the same thing as Democratic voters in Republican strongholds
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman
The national redistricting competition between the parties means California's conservative voters are going through the same thing as Democratic voters in Republican strongholds.
Falcons named among NFL's biggest preseason Week 1 losers
Falcons earn spot on preseason losers list after rough opening weekend
Do it Best Group Holds Level-Up Internship Program
Do it Best Group is helping develop the next generation of Northeast Indiana professionals through its 2026 Level-Up Internship Program, an immersive summer experience designed to bridge the gap …
Rocco Reitz after debut: "It was quite a challenge"
On Saturday, Rocco Reitz was rewarded for his hard work in pre-season. In the 58th minute of the Telekom-Cup, our summer signing was brought on for Nicolas Seiwald and played his first half an hour in...
In ‘The Brink of War,’ a Return to an Era of Razor-Edge Diplomacy
A new film depicts the 1986 nuclear arms summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, which both offered and dashed hopes of a dramatic breakthrough.
Repeal of Roe, toxic politics inspired Ian Patterson's latest speculative fiction
The "Fruits of our Labor" author leaned in to a provacative what-if that reflects how he grew up viewing life through a "feminist lens"
Saints Standout Performances: Preseason Week 1
Some players throughout the roster had some great games.
Cyclospora spreads through human waste — so how did it get on food?
The parasite’s spread can become a self-perpetuating cycle.
Evergreen business sees flooding three times in two months, with more rain on the way
Heavy rainfall this week caused significant flooding in downtown Evergreen, where businesses are again bracing for impact as wet weather continues through the weekend.
Can’t-Miss Sneak Peeks and Incredible Exclusives from the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
The Disney Entertainment Showcase brought the magic and memories as fans were treated to a bona fide spectacle of announcements and exclusive reveals.
Vikings Get Brutal Injury Blow in Preseason Opener Against Giants
The Minnesota Vikings opened their preseason on Aug. 15 against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, and midway through the game, the team was already getting bad news.One of the veteran signings that the Vikings made during training camp was adding Jamal Adams. The safety looked to be in a hybrid role for defensive […] The post Vikings Get Brutal Injury Blow in Preseason Opener Against Giants appeared first on HEAVY.
Business Notes: Newport News shipyard recruits through schools; Sentara expands food lockers
View which businesses are celebrating milestones and which professionals are getting accolades.
‘From A to Z’: How the LSBDC is beating the odds for local startups
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center is the state’s largest, federally and state-funded resource for entrepreneurs, providing no-cost, confidential business consulting and specialized training. Nationally accredited and operating through nine […]
‘The New Simpsons Movie’ gets a sketchy 1st look from Disney
The Mouse House showed a rough sequence from the upcoming film during the studio's D23 showcase. Watch it now.
Lamborghini's pricey Revuelto SV supercar debuts at Monterey with scarcity as its strategy, CEO says
Lamborghini brought its most extreme car to the lawn at the Quail, A Motorsports Gathering - the Revuelto SV, a 1,050-horsepower naturally aspirated hybrid V12 that the company calls the most powerful and fastest production car in its history.
Lamborghini's pricey Revuelto SV supercar debuts at Monterey with scarcity as its strategy, CEO says
Lamborghini brought its most extreme car to the lawn at the Quail, A Motorsports Gathering - the Revuelto SV, a 1,050-horsepower naturally aspirated hybrid V12 that the company calls the most powerful and fastest production car in its history.
Carson City celebrates 23rd Jazz and Beyond Music Festival with 10 days of music, entertainment and performances
An eclectic mix of swing, big band, ensembles and even country music is lined up now through next weekend as Carson City’s 23rd Annual Jazz & Beyond Music Festival is […]
Nebraska Football Player Power Rankings: Halfway Through Fall Camp
Welcome my most recent edition of my Nebraska football player power rankings. As I have said before, this list will be completely subjective in several ways and may not follow a logical path. Or maybe it will. This power ranking list will be a combination of the most important, most impactful, a recent contribution, waiting […]
Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
It’s getting a lot easier to source ebooks for Xteink’s tiny e-readers.
Four science-backed ways to tell if your dog trusts you
Dogs often make their feelings known through body language
LARC uplifts communities through education on heat safety
Sources: California Environmental Protection Agency CalHeatScore data and Los Angeles County ZIP Codes. Graphic reporting by Charlie Hamilton, Science and Health editor. Interactive by Bianca Peralta, Data editor.
66,000 WA residents dropped their health insurance this year, report says
The report found that 13.6% of the 286,500 insured through the Washington Health Benefits Exchange in 2025 dropped their coverage.
Scientists mimicking the Big Bang accidentally turn lead into gold
The physicists made an unexpected breakthrough
Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear
A growing number of Americans are staying in unwanted jobs to keep their health coverage as medical debt and rising costs squeeze household finances.
Before employers shift more healthcare costs to workers, they should ask hospitals a question
Healthcare is a growing operating expense and, per Mercer data, roughly three-quarters of CFOs rank healthcare as a top five operating cost concern.
Colorado Politics Calendar Aug. 17-23
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Opinion: Black Atlanta must decide its own political future
Black Atlanta residents built their prosperity through hard work and discipline. The rise of democratic socialism threatens the progress made over several generations.
Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons Career Begins in Nightmare Fashion vs. Broncos
The Falcons new veteran QB endured a rough first night in his new uniform. The post Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons Career Begins in Nightmare Fashion vs. Broncos appeared first on HEAVY.
A meteorite punched through a bedroom ceiling in Hillsborough, New Jersey, in 2024. Scientists have now found hundreds of different amino acids inside it — and the majority are not known to occur naturally on Earth.
The Hillsborough meteorite was collected within minutes of falling through a New Jersey home, giving researchers a rare look at briny asteroid chemistry and a diverse set of extraterrestrial amino acids.
Bear tears through screen, breaks into Colorado business to eat pie
Several Standouts From Washington Commanders' Preseason Opener vs. Miami
The Washington Commanders' preseason opener got off to a rough start, but several players quickly gave fans something to watch. From a defensive back making a big play to three rookies making their cases for bigger roles, here are the standouts from Washington's preseason opener against Miami.
Debbie Maue
Having worked remotely sporadically for 11 years, Debbie Maue says that splitting time between the action in Chicago and launching a development in Montana (“Landmark Whitefish” in Whitefish, Mont.) was a natural transition. She says that she’d already been doing FaceTime and recorded video tours for almost two years prior to the shutdowns, and as a result, sees virtually “walking through” a property as natural as an in-person tour. She is president of Real Estate to the Rescue and chair of Chicago Association of Realtors International Committee.
Arts and entertainment throughout the region
A listing of arts and entertainment events throughout the region.
Arts and entertainment throughout the region
A listing of arts and entertainment events throughout the region.
Essentia Health partners with United Way of Cass-Clay to prepare students for upcoming school year through annual School Supply Drive
Essentia Health was proud to once again support and sponsor the 28th annual United Way of Cass-Clay School Supply Drive and to serve as the drive's
MVNU launches online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has launched its Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP), a graduate program featuring fully online coursework and extensive clinical training to prepare the next generation of skilled speech-language pathologists. Offered through MVNU’s College of Adult and Professional Studies, the program prepares students to diagnose and treat a […]
Scientists thought Titan was hiding a global ocean beneath its frozen crust. But a 2025 reanalysis of Cassini data points to something stranger instead — a roughly 380-kilometre-thick layer of slushy ice, close to melting and likely threaded with pockets of liquid water that could reach 20°C near the rocky interior.
A 2025 Cassini reanalysis measures a tidal lag that favors a warm, partly melted high-pressure ice layer over Titan's long-assumed global ocean.
Adirondack Railroad to Add 2 Vintage Railcars
Two historic first-class vintage railcars will soon join the Adirondack Railroad fleet, bringing a new experience to train rides through Utica, Old Forge, Tupper Lake and the Adirondack Mountains.
Porsche Turned The GT2 RS Into A Modern Slantnose. It Rules
The one-off was created through Porsche's Sonderwunsch program, and it sheds 70 pounds over the standard GT2 RS.
UMW Expands Mental Health Resources for Students With 24/7 Crisis Support Line
byThe University of Mary Washington is expanding access to mental health support for students through TimelyCare’s CrisisNow service, providing immediate, around-the-clock access to trained mental health professionals during moments of crisis. This additional service adds a direct phone line through UMW’s Talley Center for Counseling Services, available anytime, including outside of traditional business hours. “We want […]
Review: In ‘Lanterns,’ the superheroes soar through a grounded detective story
For all their vaunted power, superheroes are at the mercy of the people who write them, draw them, play them on the screen, and by extension the producers and executives
National Science Foundation reverses $1 million cut to CU Boulder quantum center
“That was a very big relief, actually,” co-director of the Physics Frontier Center Andreas Becker said. “We were trying to work through this already and how we could adjust and mitigate the impact on the research and the…
Bengals’ 2nd-Round Pick Makes Immediate Impact in Preseason Debut
The Cincinnati Bengals have heard good things about Cashius Howell throughout training camp.On Thursday night, their top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft gave them something to evaluate in a game.Howell recovered a botched handoff at the Detroit Lions’ 7-yard line during the second quarter of Cincinnati’s 16-14 preseason victory. The turnover quickly became points […] The post Bengals’ 2nd-Round Pick Makes Immediate Impact in Preseason Debut appeared first on HEAVY.
How Aaron Pierre worked through gnarly injury to snag 'Lanterns' role
SAN DIEGO – Aaron Pierre wouldn't let a pesky separated tendon get in the way of his dream DC role.
HHS seeks comments on collection of customer feedback for national health information exchange network
The Department of Health and Human Services Aug. 14 released a request for comments through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT on a proposed three-year generic clearance to collect routine customer feedback on service delivery and performance related to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement.
Patriots’ Alabama Product Steps Up After Sudden RB Shakeup
Hours before the New England Patriots opened their preseason against the Indianapolis Colts, their running back depth chart changed in a hurry.Terrell Jennings landed on injured reserve, ending his season, while New England brought back JaMycal Hasty. The moves came one day after the Patriots signed Hassan Haskins, leaving a crowded but unsettled battle behind […] The post Patriots’ Alabama Product Steps Up After Sudden RB Shakeup appeared first on HEAVY.
America is finally turning the corner on overdose deaths. Washington is about to squander it.
Advocate Ryan Hampton argues that while overdose deaths fell significantly through existing federal programs, upcoming budget cuts and political inaction threaten to dismantle the progress made in …
MetroHealth Community Health Centers Secures Federal Funding to Strengthen Community-Based Care
MetroHealth Community Health Centers (MHCHC) was among 158 organizations nationwide selected to receive funding through a $102 million investment announced Thursday, August 13, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Immune cells flood into the aging brain, Stanford scientists discover
Scientists have discovered that the aging human brain may be far less isolated from the rest of the body than once believed. Stanford researchers found that large numbers of immune cells from the blood begin entering the brain as early as middle age, where they can transform into microglia, the brain’s specialized immune cells. The finding overturns a long-standing assumption that these cells remain largely separate from the body’s immune system throughout life.
Scientists detect a nuclear reactor’s ghostly afterglow for the first time
Nuclear reactors may go dark, but their fuel continues producing a faint antineutrino “glow” long after shutdown. Researchers have now detected that residual signal for the first time, finding it closely matched predictions of radioactive decay inside the reactor and nearby spent-fuel pools. The breakthrough suggests antineutrino detectors could eventually monitor reactors even when they are offline.
Scientists have created a new category of heat waves: "snow eaters"
And this year, it's brought about wildfire havoc in the American West.
Indian tribunal allows Zee Entertainment to proceed with warrants issue; shares rise
An Indian appeals tribunal granted Zee Entertainment partial relief from a securities market ban on Friday, allowing the television broadcaster to proceed with a fundraise through an issue of warrants.
How Wonderskin Turned TikTok Fame Into a $200 Million Beauty Business
With $50 million in Series A funding and 1,500 new US retail doors through Sephora, the brand behind the ubiquitous metallic blue lip stain has turned virality into lasting growth.
The consequences of gutting American science [letter]
American science is under attack, especially the National Science Foundation, the agency responsible for funding the enormous advances that have placed our nation at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs and
Magic Johnson on what it takes to build a billion-dollar business portfolio
"I've always gravitated to people who are smart or have been through something because I want to learn," Magic Johnson said.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Vic Fangio Reveals Promising Words on Eagles' Jonathan Greenard
Among the many impressive moves the Philadelphia Eagles made throughout the offseason, free agency, NFL draft, and every other avenue, trading for edge rusher Jonathan Greenard was at the top of that list.
Veteran 49ers DB leaves preseason game vs. Titans with injury
The San Francisco 49ers have battled injuries throughout camp, and now they've lost a cornerback early in their first preseason game.
Lighthouse Guild Celebrates Blind Changemakers in Entertainment, Content Creation at Lincoln Center Event
NEW YORK—Lighthouse Guild, a New York-based nonprofit that empowers people who are blind or have vision loss to live independent lives, in partnership with Spectrum, the communications services company, held its 4th annual celebration that focused on the state of content and entertainment creators who are blind, according to an announcement from the organization. Titled Access in Focus: Blind Perspectives on Entertainment, the event brought together blind professionals and accessibility advocates for a timely conversation about inclusion across film, television, theater, music, social media and beyond, the nonprofit said.
Armstrong appoints senior advisor Conner Swanson to lead ND Department of Health and Human Services | North Dakota Office of the Governor
Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Conner Swanson to lead the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), effective Aug. 29, citing his experience with complex policy issues at both the state and federal levels and his guidance to the agency through the Governor’s Office these past two years.
AL East foes surge, Yankees 'just grinding through' offensive struggles
Businesses feel the strain as the deadline for Trump's 50% Canadian tariff approaches
If President Trump's threatened 50% tariffs go through later this month, construction businesses that rely on materials imported from Canada are among those that will suffer.
Multiple employees hospitalized after incident at Hudson industrial businesses
Several employees at an industrial business in Hudson were brought to area hospitals with various symptoms Thursday morning, prompting a hazardous materials response.
Raiders’ Latest Maxx Crosby Update Hints at Blockbuster Trade
The Las Vegas Raiders have gone through a rollercoaster offseason with superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby. Even now, the final conclusion to the situation doesn’t seem to be in place.Crosby entered the NFL offseason as a clear-cut trade candidate. It didn’t take long for the Raiders to agree to a deal that sent him to […] The post Raiders’ Latest Maxx Crosby Update Hints at Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
BREAKING: Netflix to shut down two more game studios
Netflix is sticking with video games but once again reducing the number of studios it owns making games. The streaming giant is closing Los Angeles-based Night School studio, which it acquired in 2021 and plans to close Helsinki-based Moonloot, which was founded in 2022. Just six weeks ago, Night School had released Unhinged, a novel 30-minute first-person horror game, streamable on TVs to Netflix users. The game was hailed by Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters in a call with investors. Six weeks later, Night School is closing. Prior to its Netflix tenure, Night School had developed the award-winning supernatural thriller Oxenfree. A second Oxenfree game followed after the purchase, as well as a mobile game designed to tie in to an episode of the Netflix show Black Mirror. Netflix attributed the studio closures to a prioritization around kids gaming, party games, story-driven fare and games with mainstream hooks, such as a recently released FIFA game. “We see an opportunity to be more focused in our execution, so we are making organizational changes to the business to match those priorities,” a Netflix spokesperson told Game File. Netflix is also cutting jobs from its internal games team. A rep declined to say how many jobs were being lost by these cutbacks. “We are incredibly grateful to the talented colleagues we’re saying goodbye to today. We thank them for all their contributions to Netflix, and wish them the best,” the rep said. Netflix started releasing video games, initially on mobile as a free bonus to subscribers, in 2021. By 2023, Mike Verdu, then the head of Netflix’s game operations, was telling me that the company was committed to growing carefully, as it offered more games and built up internal game studios. At the time, it hadn’t made any gaming job cuts. Since then, Netflix has altered its approach. In 2024, it shut down Team Blue, a start-up studio led by ex-Call of Duty and Halo developers that was exploring making a high-end first-person game for the service. Last October, Netflix shut down another studio, Boss Fight, shortly after Peters praised the team’s Squid Game game to investors. (One of Boss Fight’s main developers now works on the Netflix FIFA game for outside studio Delphi.) And in December, Netflix sold cozy game studio Spry Fox back to its founders. Amid all of this, Netflix has shifted from emphasizing mobile games to offering games through TVs and PCs, via streamed connections, with phones used as controllers. That’s how Night School’s Unhinged worked, along with games such as Boggle and Party Crashers that have collectively helped the Netflix game controller app chart well on mobile app stores. The studio cuts leave Netflix with a central gaming team that works with external developers, and a dedicated first party studio in, Helsinki-based Next Games, which produced many of the company’s couch-centric party games. The move away from having a roster of internal game studios aligns with Netflix’s own approach to shows and movies, which are largely produced externally. The company owns few TV/film production studios of its own. The gaming industry overall is seeing large holders of multiple studios cut back, with Sony, Ubisoft, Embracer, Microsoft and other giants closing or selling off studios. Cuts in California-based studios, where costs often run relatively high, have been particularly acute. Netflix has faced skepticism about its gaming plans for years. The moves today are likely to fuel them, and the company has few upcoming projects to counter the narrative. Among the few hinted, acclaimed independent studio Don’t Nod said last year it was working on a game tied to a major Netflix franchise.
The glue that binds a proton may be key to its identity
Gluons do more than hold protons together. They may also help define the proton’s identity through a quantum property called baryon number.
How to Support Your Partner Through a Health Crisis
A surprise diagnosis can change a relationship overnight. Here’s how to show up for your other half without losing sight of yourself.