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Georgia Tech field goal blocked in late loss to Colorado
Colorado freshman quarterback Julian Lewis hit tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown with 42 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, lifting the Buffaloes to a last-minute, 14-13 win against Georgia Tech on Thursday night in the season opener. Georgia Tech looked like it could pull off the improbable when quarterback Alberto Mendoza found receiver Dalen Penson for a 42-yard gain, putting the Yellow Jackets in field goal range.
Is Six Flags (FUN) Recalibrating Its Investment Story With an Arlington Move and 2027 Ride Push?
Six Flags Entertainment recently announced that it will continue investing in Carowinds and Carolina Harbor, with new attractions such as Rip Roarin' Falls set to open in 2027, alongside an ambitious slate of rides including Bakunawa and Werewolf Gorge across several flagship parks. The company also plans to move its corporate headquarters in 2027 from Charlotte to Arlington, Texas, consolidating leadership closer to its five Texas properties while maintaining a regional presence and ongoing...
Cuba opens business ownership to emigrants: ‘Who is going to buy what you are going to sell? How will you finance it?’
Economists say it is one of the biggest transformations of Cuba’s private sector, but question whether the legal system can protect investors
5 Auburn Players Who Could Decide the Baylor Game
Auburn football opens the 2026 season against Baylor with Byrum Brown leading the Tigers. Here are five Auburn players who could decide the Week 1 matchup, including Cole Best, Jared Smith, Cody Sigler and Jo Simmons.
Diamondbacks visit the Astros to open 3-game series
The Houston Astros begin a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday
Sports quiz of the week: transfer deadline day, the US Open and rugby drama
Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, tennis, boxing, Formula One and cycling?
‘You have to know’ – Naomi Osaka sends strong message to influencers at US Open
The US Open is more popular than ever, with fan attendance seemingly higher for the early rounds than before. But with influencers showing up, there’s something Naomi Osaka wants them to know.
Liverpool XI vs Ipswich Town – Predicted lineup and team news
Liverpool arrive at Portman Road looking to end a winless run stretching back to April, having taken just two points from their opening two matches this season.Andoni Iraola’s side sit 13th after dr...
San Francisco 49ers arrive in Melbourne for historic NFL game against the LA Rams
The San Francisco 49ers have arrived in Melbourne for their season-opening NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11. It is expected to be the first of many regular-season NFL games in front of its growing Australian fan base. The team’s 200-member traveling party touched down on Friday morning after a 15-hour chartered Qantas flight and will spend a week acclimatizing before facing the Rams in front of an expected sold-out crowd at the MCG.
“Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton was reportedly looking at a pedophile support chat room
The TV star accidentally opened the link, which was sent to him by someone else, his lawyer was quoted as saying.
KIER achieves world-record 26.7% efficiency in perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells
The Photovoltaic Research Department of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) achieved a certified world-record efficiency of 26.7% for perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells, opening a new chapter in next-generation thin-film photovoltaics. This achievement was officially certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Germany and listed in the Best Research-Cell Efficiencies Chart published by the US National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR, formerly NREL).
Katin Houser Shines as Illinois Defeats UAB in Season Opener, 42-23
The Fighting Illini are 1-0 after taking down the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers at home.
Quick hits
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's season-opening win against the Blazers
Colorado Stuns Georgia Tech in Final Minutes, 14-13
Colorado pulled off one of the biggest comebacks of the opening week Thursday night, stunning Georgia Tech 14-13 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The Buffaloes trailed by six points late in the fourth quarter before finding the end zone in the final minutes to steal the victory. Colorado’s win avenged last season’s 27-20 loss…
Topeka High football opens the season in dominant fashion
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Trojans took down the Highland Park Scots on Thursday night. Topeka High grabbed the 33-6 win over Highland Park to open up the football season for Topeka. The Trojans struck first to jump to a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. In the second, Topeka High’s Asher Filbeck connected with Courtney […]
Hills-Beaver Creek wins big to open 2026 season
ADRIAN, M.N. (KELO) — The top-ranked 9-Man team in Minnesota and defending state champion, the Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots continued their winning ways in 2026 with a season opening 38-6 victory over Adrian-Ellsworth. The Patriots got on the board first in this game and made it 8-0 after a successful two-point conversion. That’s when the home […]
Citi Sees a New Catalyst for Baidu as Its AI Infrastructure Business Grows
Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) may have a new near-term catalyst on the horizon, with Citi opening a 30-Day Upside Catalyst Watch on the stock. On September 2, analyst Alicia Yap reiterated a Buy rating and a $166.00 price target on Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU), according to a press release statement. The rating affirmation follows the firm’s 2026 […]
Know The Foe: Arkansas State
After beating UNLV last Saturday, Memphis returns to the Bluff City for its home opener against Arkansas State. While the Tigers played in week zero, this will be the Red Wolves’ first game of the season.
UMass Stuns Rutgers in Massive Week 1 Upset
College football wasted no time delivering a shocking result in Week 1. The UMass Minutemen pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the opening week Thursday night, stunning the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 37-21 at SHI Stadium. UMass entered the game as a massive 29.5-point underdog and was coming off a winless 0-12 season, making…
Gauff downs Badosa to reach US Open third round
Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain's Paula Badosa.The 22-year-old American star, who is chasing a repeat of her 2023 US Open victory, had lost five of her eight previous meetings with Badosa.
Jett Lawrence To Miss SuperMotocross Playoffs for Ankle Surgery
Three-time SMX champ goes under the knife Sept. 9 Photo by Honda. The reigning SuperMotocross World Champion won't defend his crown, after American Honda confirmed Jett Lawrence will sit out all three rounds of the 2026 SMX Playoffs. Lawrence will instead undergo follow-up surgery on the right ankle that has troubled him all year. The injury dates back to last December, when Lawrence hurt the ankle in training, keeping him out of the entire AMA Supercross Championship. He returned for the openin
Gael Monfils Shares Personal News Amid Final US Open Run
Gael Monfils advanced to the second round of the 2026 US Open after defeating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0. Next up, Monfils takes on Learner Tien at Louis Armstrong Stadium on September 3. Monfils, who’s retiring once the season concludes, could be playing his final match at Flushing Meadows on Thursday. Tien, No. […] The post Gael Monfils Shares Personal News Amid Final US Open Run appeared first on HEAVY.
Ellis returns to Carter Family Fold this Saturday night
HILTONS, Va. — The Carter Family Fold will host Wyatt Ellis this Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Pablo Torre Sounds Off on the Clippers Ruling, Kawhi Leonard and ESPN — and Teases His Next Big Story
“Pablo Torre Finds Out” host on the NBA’s historic ruling against the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard’s slap on the wrist and ESPN undermining his reporting.
Science of Speed off to fast start
PITTSBURGH — One month in and Pittsburgh is proving it’s ready to put the pedal to the metal. Since opening Aug. 1, Science of Speed, Powered by Lenovo, at Kamin Science Center has welcomed nearly 10,000 visitors, with 90 percent of racing experiences selling out through the first month of operations. The 21,000-square-foot immersive experience […]
West Monroe Establishes Downtown ‘Entertainment District’ Allowing Open Containers
West Monroe establishes a new downtown "Entertainment District" allowing open containers on Antique Alley starting Sept. 15. Mayor Mitchell and residents react to the new rules.
College football team to honor Dolly Parton throughout season-opener
The athletic director revealed the news on social media.
Madison Keys Saves Five Match Points to Survive Anna Bondar
Madison Keys produced the escape act of the US Open so far, clawing back from 5-2 down in the third set and fending off five match points before outlasting Anna Bondar 5-7 6-4 7-6(5) in a second-round thriller that had Court 17 on its feet. The 22nd seed and former Australian Open champion looked in …
Bears need health, production from WR Rome Odunze to form dynamic duo
Their decision to trade DJ Moore to the Bills opened up salary cap space in 2026 and into the future, when the Bears hope they have to pay Caleb Williams like a franchise quarterback. It also put the onus on Odunze and Luther Burden to perform like one of the best receiver pairings in the NFL.
WATCH: McCallum vs. Travis high school football live
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the calendar flips to September, football is plentiful across Central Texas. McCallum and Travis meet in a non-district matchup Thursday night. The game will be available live at 7 p.m. on KXAN+, our free streaming app. KXAN+ is available on all smart TVs. Travis and McCallum are both coming off season-opening […]
‘Global force in pop culture’: Toy and entertainment company opens 1st Lehigh Valley store
The company behind the popular Labubu dolls and other designer toys is continuing to grow its brick-and-mortar footprint with a new store in Lehigh County.
Watch The AMD IFA Opening Keynote Live Here – Consumer-Tech, Ryzen AI MAX 400 Launch & More
AMD's Jack Huynh to present "The Era of Personal AI" keynote at IFA 2026, highlighting Ryzen AI MAX 400 and FSR Diamond advancements.
PA CareerLink Lycoming County opens new downtown location
Williamsport, Pa. — PA CareerLink Lycoming County officially opened the doors of its new home Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside its Williamsport offices at 330 Pine Street.
PA CareerLink Lycoming County opens new downtown location
Williamsport, Pa. — PA CareerLink Lycoming County officially opened the doors of its new home Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside its Williamsport offices at 330 Pine Street.
PA CareerLink Lycoming County opens new downtown location
Williamsport, Pa. — PA CareerLink Lycoming County officially opened the doors of its new home Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside its Williamsport offices at 330 Pine Street.
Noah Fifita, Arizona open season against Northern Arizona
The Wildcats target a fifth consecutive season-opening win as they host an in-state Lumberjacks squad that rallied from a 21-point deficit last week and pulled off a stunning upset in Tucson back in 2021.
Baptist Health scoops up Coconut Creek Kohl’s store for $54M
Baptist Health South Florida dropped $53.5 million on a Kohl’s department store in Coconut Creek. The retailer, led by CEO Michael Bender, sold the 92,700-square-foot stand-alone store at 6950 North State Road 7 for $577 per square foot. Kohl’s acquired the 8.2-acre property for $14.8 million in 2008, soon after the store was built. Last year, the company announced plans to shutter 27 stores in underperforming locations, though no additional closure announcements have been made since then. The store is still open, and plans for the site are being evaluated, a Baptist Health spokesperson told the South Florida Business Journal. […]
Big 10 Pick 6: Searching for Single Digits
Week 1 of the CFB season is full of non-conference matchups between P4 teams and the dregs of FBS or FCS. Few teams are taking risks this season, at least in their season opener, in order to avoid putting an L on their resume for the CFP committee later in the year. As a result, […]
Michigan football schedule for 2027 gets update, including Texas game
College Football Week 0 will be eliminated and the entire FBS will open prior to Labor Day weekend. Here's the Michigan football 2027 schedule update.
Spinning ‘right round (like a record): Maple City Music opening downtown storefront
The new shop 12 Kingman St. is set for a grand opening this Saturday, Sept. 5. The event from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. will feature local musicians all day with hundreds of records in bins and baskets, as well as a benefit raffle.
Hoopaholic’s Gazette: Four Questions
Calm down, I know it is football season. I’ll be tuned shortly. Akron at Wake Forest. Will it be the first Mac surprise of the season at ACC’s expense? Coach Prime back in ‘Lanta. I know the Cardinals have a huge nationally televised prime time opener against an SEC power just days away in NashVegas. […]
Astra model launch marks AGI milestone for OpenAI, Greg Brockman says
OpenAI president Greg Brockman suggests its new model Astra could be AGI, pitching it as a research breakthrough and a shift in delegating work to AI.
New Swan Theatre houses first-ever New Swan Science Faire
The UCI New Swan Shakespeare Center collaborated with AirUCI and UCI Office of Research to host the inaugural New Swan Science Faire on Aug. 27. The event was free and open for everyone to attend. Students, families, scientists and performers gathered at the library gateway plaza outside of the New Swan Theatre to spread AirUCI’s […]
OpenAI is set to release legal software integrations built for lawyers
OpenAI wants to sell large enterprises on its technology. Now, it's taking its case to law firms.
This Husband-and-Wife Duo Started a Business They Couldn't Find in Their Hometown. 6 Months in, It Did $1 Million in Sales.
Ken and Sarah Barlow set out to open the doors to “something joyful” and “community-centered.”
Colts Brutal Opening Stretch Will Put Daniel Jones’ Health to the Test
Daniel Jones looks fully healthy, but Baltimore, Kansas City and Houston will put that claim to the test immediately.
Native American Community Clinic to Open New Health Campus in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — The Native American Community Clinic (NACC) will open its new health campus to patients Tuesday, September 15th, marking a major expansion of culturally grounded health care and community services for Native families in the Twin Cities. Located along the American Indian Cultural Corridor in south Minneapolis, the new clinic is part of an […]
Lucky Money Entertainment Celebrates New Office
Lucky Money Entertainment has opened a new office within Lucid Private Offices, located at [...]
Skin care business remains open as police investigate suspected financial crimes
JH Mountain Glow has generated complaints of fraud over years, Chamber says.
Pre-Orders For Sony's GTA 6-Themed DualSense Controllers Will Open On September 10
At $85, the hardware only costs a little bit more than the game.
Osaka squeezes into US Open third round
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka survived a second-set swoon to beat Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 on Thursday and reach the third round of the US Open.I definitely had a couple of opportunities in the second set, and I think I was a little too hard on myself," said Osaka, who next faces Belgium's Elise Mertens, a 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) winner over Maria Timofeeva of Uzbekistan.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Sept. 4 to 10
JAS Labor Day Experience, Sept. 4 to 6 The JAS Labor Day Experience 2026 will take place Sept. 4 to 6 at Snowmass Town Park. Jazz Aspen Snowmass presents the open-air festival, bringing world-class music...
Microsoft opens up Xbox Cloud Gaming with new pay-as-you-go option
Microsoft is trying once again to tempt people without an Xbox into its ecosystem.
Scientists revive coral dying from heat using live bacteria
Researchers successfully applied probiotic and postbiotic treatments for the first time in open sea to save the marine life form. The post Scientists revive coral dying from heat using live bacteria a...
Maryland looks to unleash Malik Washington in opener vs. Hampton
Mike Locksley plans to open up the offense for sophomore Malik Washington as the Terrapins aim to rebound from last year's eight-game slide against a Pirates squad facing its first Power Four test.
Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over a year
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.71%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.
Black River Entertainment To Host Imagination Library Benefit Event
Black River Entertainment is opening its Sound Stage Studios on Sept. 19 for the inaugural Studios [...]
Gloria Steinem On Breast Cancer Journey, Health History Before Death at 92
Gloria Steinem was open about the health challenges, procedures and diagnoses she endured as a young woman and later in life, including cancer and a chronic pain disorder.
Aryna Sabalenka destroys US Open reporter over ‘partying’ question
One of tennis' best players did not care for this line of questioning.
CT Legislature, United Way Join Forces On Youth Mental Health Campaigns
According to Department of Children and Families Commissioner Susan Hamilton, more than 3,100 youth have been seen in the crisis centers since they opened, with over 700 seen in the last year alone. Youth overwhelmingly report improvements in their condition after discharge from the centers.
Library card opens door to learning, entertainment and connection
A small card can unlock a world of information, entertainment and opportunity — and Emporia Public Library leaders are encouraging residents to make sure they have one.
Oklahoma vs. UTEP: Sooners Wire Staff Predictions
The Oklahoma Sooners open the season against the UTEP Miners on Friday night. The Sooners Wire staff predicts the outcome for Week 1.
Wisconsin health officials mark Suicide Prevention Month with call to talk openly
Wisconsin health officials are sharing a simple message this September: “Grow connection, grow hope.”
A chef behind Michelin-starred Atelier brings approachable fine dining to Logan Square
Chef Christian Hunter is set to open Hooligan in Logan Square this fall.
Office security workers for OpenAI, Anthropic authorize strike
A union representing 14,000 security workers said it authorized a strike that could impact the offices of AI companies including Google and Meta.
‘Open your mail’: Pennsylvania begins notifying over 700,000 Medicaid enrollees about work requirements
In Philadelphia, city officials have plans to increase awareness and support services for residents who will be affected by the Medicaid changes.
AI learns nature’s code: Allen Institute, UW and Fred Hutch launch $95M open science initiative
Three of Seattle's top scientific institutions are launching a nearly $95 million research initiative that will generate data and train AI models to design proteins and genes that don't exist in nature — sharing the results freely to help others develop new medicines and materials.
Getting to know Western Michigan ahead of Michigan’s season opener
A potent rushing attack and a defense with returning talent. Here’s what you need to know about Western Michigan ahead of Michigan’s season opener.
Planet Coaster Maker Announces Disney Game Development, Opening Doors to a Disneyland Park Creator
Frontier Developments, the studio behind Jurassic World Evolution, Planet Zoo, and Planet Coaster, has inked a deal with Disney to develop an upcoming game.
Kayshon Boutte opens up about trade from Patriots to Texans
The wide receiver was sent to Houston last month.
Aryna Sabalenka hits out at ‘joke’ journalist after question over partying
The world No 1 was irritated after questions surrounding her off-court activity at the US Open as she bids for a third successive victory at Flushing Meadows
Anker put a display on the case of its new sleepbuds
The non-Pro model is 20 percent slimmer which is good for side sleepers.
ChatGPT for Healthcare unveils Epic integration as part of data consolidation strategy
In addition to providing Epic users with access to the popular LLM, OpenAI said all clinicians that use its platform will be able to access public databases, including ClinicalTrials.gov and PubMed, with the proper plug-ins in place.
Soft opening announced for new Henderson sports, entertainment complex
Henderson Sport and Social offers indoor soccer, bowling, and an arcade without requiring families to walk through a smoky casino.
Soft opening announced for new Henderson sports, entertainment complex
Henderson Sport and Social offers indoor soccer, bowling, and an arcade without requiring families to walk through a smoky casino.
Soft opening announced for new Henderson sports, entertainment complex
Henderson Sport and Social offers indoor soccer, bowling, and an arcade without requiring families to walk through a smoky casino.
Soft opening announced for new Henderson sports, entertainment complex
Henderson Sport and Social offers indoor soccer, bowling, and an arcade without requiring families to walk through a smoky casino.
Duke, Tulane clash in season opener following championship runs
Transfer quarterbacks Zeon Chriss-Gremillion and Walker Eget clash in Durham as the reigning ACC champions host the Green Wave in a rematch of last year's 34-27 thriller.
Husker football scouting report: Ohio
Sports reporter Matthew Malloy previews Nebraska football's season opener against Ohio, including an interview with an Ohio reporter and an appearance from Frank Solich.
Nebraska soccer set to open Big Ten play against Indiana and Iowa
Nebraska's women's soccer team looks forward to an opening weekend of Big Ten action, hosting Indiana on Thursday and heading to Iowa City on Sunday.
New Business Spotlight: VEG ER for Pets
The world’s veterinary emergency company that helps people and their pets when they need it announces the opening of VEG ER for Pets at 6739 Kingston Pike, Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37919. VEG ER for Pets will provide families in Knoxville and Knox County with highly skilled emergency veterinary care, including surgeries, ultrasounds, X-rays, and […]
Brawl of the Business Owners at GOP CD1 Primary Debate on WMUR
Verbal shots were fired in a battle of the business owners at the Republican Primary WMUR debate for the U.S. House of Representatives First Congressional District on Wednesday night.
Auburn opens Alex Golesh era against Baylor in Atlanta
Alex Golesh makes his Tigers coaching debut alongside South Florida transfer quarterback Byrum Brown, while Florida transfer DJ Lagway takes the helm for the Bears.
Nebraska opens 2026 season against rebuilding Ohio
UNLV transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea makes his Cornhuskers debut, while new head coach John Hauser leads a Bobcat squad returning just five starters.
Livestock, rides, games and music mark opening night at 2026 Great Allentown Fair (PHOTOS)
The Great Allentown Fair opened with a performance by The Four Tops and the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.
Colorado vs. Georgia Tech: Season Opener Set for Thursday Night
The 2026 college football season officially gets underway for two Power Four programs on Thursday night when the Colorado Buffaloes travel to Atlanta to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN at Bobby Dodd Stadium, with Georgia Tech looking to begin the season with another win…
West Virginia, Coastal Carolina open season amid QB questions
Rich Rodriguez aims to rebound from a 4-8 campaign in Morgantown, while the Chanticleers kick off the Ryan Beard era with a revamped roster featuring 43 transfer portal additions.
Hegseth Extends Mideast Deployments Into 2027, Escalating Strain on Troops
The move is part of an open-ended military strategy designed to give President Trump options in the Iran war.
Dr. Brown: Is it time for science's veterans to step aside?
"Senior researchers sometimes have advantages," writes Dr. William Brown, "However, those same laboratories can be stifling for budding young scientists who challenge traditional views and are open to fresh ideas."
2026 US Open disruption caused by embarrassing social media influencers
The U.S. Open had an unusual disruption Tuesday when influencers were reportedly warned for staging a photoshoot with lights during Naomi Osaka's first-round match.
Sony and Microsoft say they’re not obligated to pass U.S. tariff refunds to consumers, echoing Nintendo
Back in July, Sony executives told investors that the company expected to receive $508 million in refunds from the U.S. government, after tariffs that the PlayStation-maker paid were ruled mostly in 2025 were found to be illegal. “Most” of the refund would by recouped by Sony’s gaming division, its chief financial officer said. This week, Sony’s lawyers are arguing that the company is not legally obligated to pass those proceeds on to consumers who paid for recently price-hiked PlayStation consoles. That’s in the face of a lawsuit from gamers calling on them to do exactly that. “Paying fair market price for voluntarily purchased consumer goods is not a legally cognizable injury in fact,” the lawyers wrote in a legal motion filed on Monday, as they asked a judge in California’s Northern District to dismiss a potential class action lawsuit over the tariff refunds. Microsoft made a similar argument two weeks ahead of Sony’s lawyers, in a similar lawsuit brought by a gamer in federal court in Washington State. As Microsoft’s legal team put it on August 21, in their request for a dismissal of that lawsuit: “There is nothing unjust about Plaintiff purchasing an Xbox at an advertised price and getting exactly what he paid for—regardless of whatever theory he devised months later about Microsoft’s cost structure.” Both legal fights are set to go on for some time. How things got to this point U.S. tariffs impacting a wide range of imported goods, including game consoles, had kicked off in early 2025. In May 2025, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles, citing “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” They raised them again that September. In August of that year, Sony raised the price of PlayStation 5 consoles, citing “a challenging economic environment.” Sony later told investors that its tariff fees for the fall quarter were nearly $200 million. in February of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 2025 tariffs illegal, prompting impacted companies to begin to request refunds. In turn, consumers began suing the likes of Sony and Microsoft to get what they said was their share. The gamers in the Microsoft and Sony lawsuits argue that the 2025 price hikes of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, which added $50 or more to their sticker price, were due to illegal tariffs and should now be returned to consumers. The Sony suit started in May, when a group of gamers sued in federal court in California, saying Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) would be unjustly enriching itself if it did not pass tariff refunds to its PS5 buyers. “Sony is poised to be paid twice for the same unlawful tariff burden: once by its customers (through elevated prices) and once by the U.S. government (through tariff refunds),” the gamers’ lawyers wrote at the time. They called for Sony to partially reimburse anyone who bought a PlayStation in the U.S. since August 1, 2025. The Microsoft suit, filed by gamer Trevor Hastings against the Xbox giant in July, made similar claims. The console makers push back In late July, Nintendo’s lawyers, facing a similar suit accusing them of double-dipping on tariffs and refunds, replied with arguments that previewed Microsoft’s and Sony’s: “Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying,” they wrote. Sony has buttressed that Nintendo-style argument this week by saying that the gamers have failed to prove that tariffs were the reason for its August 2025 PS5 price hike. They call thatclaim “speculative and illogical.” Other factors, including “inflation, currency fluctuations, component costs, logistics, competitive dynamics, or demand,” could have played a role. (No, the Sony lawyers do not break down the costs and factors that officially triggered the price increases). Microsoft has also argued that there’s no proof in these lawsuits that tariffs drove all or some of the price increase, as it seeks to dismiss the tariff refund suit it’s facing: “Plaintiff provides no specific allegations that would establish any pricing differential attributable to tariffs or suggest any possibility that Microsoft applied then or could recreate now any dollar-for-dollar calculation of tariff-related pricing—any more than it could any other market factor that affects pricing.” To further skewer the gamer side’s argument in its case, Sony’s lawyers have pointed to what might be a surprising defense: yet another PlayStation 5 price hike from this past spring, after the tariffs were ruled illegal. “If the original price increase were attributable to tariffs, SIE [Sony Interactive Entertainment, aka PlayStation] would have had no reason to raise prices again after the Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs.” … “If tariffs were the cause of the price increases, one would expect SIE to lower prices once the tariffs were eliminated—not raise them again. Instead, the timeline confirms that the pricing of PlayStation consoles includes a diverse and dynamic set of input costs.” Judges have not yet ruled on the arguments made by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. Last week, Panic, the company behind the small, yellow Playdate handheld said it would be passing its tariff refunds on to consumers. It is the only gaming hardware maker to have made such a pledge. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: A reporter’s second Second Life Wagner James Au, who from 2003-2006 was paid by San Francisco-based tech company Linden Lab to be a full-time journalist embedded in their virtual world Second Life, is returning to the company. This time, he’ll be an editorial advisor and business development specialist, he tells Game File. The new role will involve trying to share the stories of people inhabiting Second Life’s ongoing online world with reporters and by extension the public. Au plans to continue to also chronicle some of that through his long-running blog New World Notes. I’ve known Au since the mid-2000s and featured him in a 2007 article for the Columbia Journalism Review about reporters like him opening up virtual news outlets within Second Life. As I wrote at the time: On April 22, 2003, writing as Hamlet Linden for the New World Notes blog on Second Life’s Web site, Au introduced himself. “For the next few months, Linden Lab has invited me to set aside my journalist cap, and instead, don the digital beanie of their in-house virtual correspondent.” He wasn’t paid to keep it positive. He wrote about builders and eccentrics, but then in August of that year, he reported on a tax revolt against Linden Lab (a complaint about the fees it charges users who build stuff) led by a resident whose avatar was a big cat. Second Life has always been less of a video game and more of a virtual world where people can live, hang out, make art, sell virtual items and flirt. Back in 2007, Au described touring it as “sort of like underwater lucid dreaming.” For the past two decades, Au has maintained New World Notes as an independent publication. But he said he’s been drawn back to Second Life and Linden Lab as a place to directly work. The virtual world has around 650,000 monthly active users, he said, “which is actually about what it was during the hype wave.” Au says he’s still finding rich stories in Second Life, the kind that keep him interested 20 years into the beat: “Over the last few months for instance, I wrote about an SL creator in Venezuela whose apartment was destroyed by the earthquakes, so the global SL community rallied to get him back on his feet,” he told me. “Then there’s the woman from a Middle Eastern country who explored her lesbian sexuality in SL, then earned enough from her virtual jewelry to escape her abusive family situation and country.” Au wants to beckon more reporters to give Second Life another look. He argues that it is often ahead of internet trends, noting, for example, an early backlash in the community against AI-made art. Now the platform is drawing curiosity from more of the user-generated content community who’ve grown up with the likes of Roblox, according to Au. “Second Life was too early during its hype wave in 2005-2010, but it now feels right for a new wave of interest,” he told me.
Family-owned Westwood business Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers closes after nearly 80 years
Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers, one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Westwood, closed Saturday. Sarah “Sunny” Friedman and Leonard “Lenny” Friedman opened the store, located at 1055 Westwood Blvd., in 1946 under the name Crescent Jewelers.
Newly renovated Johnstown Central Park now open; businesses report increased foot traffic
Boulter wins one game in 58-minute US Open defeat
British number one Katie Boulter is dumped out in the second round of the US Open as she wins just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Karolina Muchova.
US Open under the influence: content creators spark debate
Jessica Pegula is all in favor of bringing more fans into tennis, but the world number three said Wednesday it's important to keep the focus on the game.The influencers focus not just on tennis, but on fashion, food and lifestyle topics that are now an inextricable part of the game.
As Triangle businesses close, Madame B's Bakery expands 4 years after nearly shutting down
A Raleigh bakery that nearly closed four years ago is opening a second location after community support helped turn the business around.
Jessica Pegula: Tennis Influencers Have Become ‘A Little Too Much’ at US Open
Pegula said she also can appreciate what influencers can bring to the sport.
Fort Henry Mall experiencing growth, shifting from retail to entertainment
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – With the announcement of a Tiebreakers location at Fort Henry Mall, just weeks after the opening of the IMAX theater, the mall appears to be experiencing continued g…
Waymo expands driverless robotaxi service to 3 major US cities
Alphabet-owned Waymo has opened public robotaxi access in Denver, San Diego and Tampa, bringing its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to 14 cities.