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After Surprising OT Development, Could Steelers Trade Broderick Jones?
As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin their first week of game preparation under new head coach Mike McCarthy, one name remains a bit of a mystery heading into the 2026 season. Offensive tackle Broderick Jones is fully cleared for football activities after dealing with a neck injury last season. Iheanachor entered the NFL as a player expected to need some development during his rookie season.
Wednesday Morning Links
Morning, all! Monday marked the first game in a stretch against a couple of cellar dwellers, and the Rangers capitalized by winning 4-1 in extras against the Angels. Unfortunately, the offense was flacid last night despite ample opportunities, so the signs aren’t pointing to a momentum building road trip. Cody Bradford was a bright spot, […]
Army business solution accelerates collaborative drone defense research
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory became the first Army organization to join the Streamlined, Multisite, Accelerated Resources for Trials Institutional Review Board (SMART IRB). ARL subsequently used its new membership to accelerate the research approval process for a collaborative research effort on drone defense with the University of Texas at Arlington.
LeBron James, 76ers Set for Emotional Home Opener Against Cavaliers
LeBron James will be facing the team that drafted him in his first game at Xfinity Mobile Arena. This will be a homecoming like no other.
Small Business Spotlight: Specialty dental practice takes root on Market St.
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO OPEN BLUE HERON ROOT CANAL SPECIALISTS? OWNER SARAH ERMOSHKIN: “I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart. When I was 23 years old, I owned a cafe in Seattle, where I even fought to oppose oppressive sales taxes on espresso drinks. After selling that business, I got married and started a family. Once my children were in school, I attended dental school through the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), which covered my tuition and provided a stipend. From the beginning, my goal was to eventually own my own practice after completing my military service. The work I do is incredibly rewarding and being able to create an environment that puts patients first while helping employees grow professionally makes every day as a business owner meaningful.” WHAT DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE? ERMOSHKIN: “Endodontists are often called ‘pain doctors’ because our primary mission is to relieve pain and save natural teeth. We specialize in root canal therapy, retreatment of nonhealing root canals, treatment of root resorption, apicoectomies – microsurgical root-end procedures – and vital pulp therapy for children. Our goal is to preserve teeth that might otherwise need to be extracted and replaced with implants. Saving a patient’s natural tooth is almost always the best long-term solution for their oral health.” HOW DOES YOUR MILITARY TRAINING HELP YOUR BUSINESS? ERMOSHKIN: “My military service taught me how to lead, collaborate and make decisions under pressure. I worked closely with senior leadership while treating a large patient population and collaborating with specialists across multiple disciplines. During the COVID-19 pandemic, (I) served a dual role as Navy dentist and as the public affairs officer for Naval Health Clinic Annapolis, where I helped develop medical and dental communications for the midshipmen and support staff, while coordinating with the broader Navy Capital Region. We worked closely with other military treatment facilities to share best practices and deliver consistent public health messaging. Those leadership experiences continue to shape how I lead my team and serve our patients today.” WHAT CHALLENGES ARE YOU FACING RIGHT NOW IN YOUR BUSINESS? ERMOSHKIN: “One of our biggest challenges is overcoming the misinformation surrounding root canal treatment. Root canals are safe, effective and often the best way to relieve pain while preserving a natural tooth. Unfortunately, many people choose extraction because they believe it’s less expensive or because they’ve seen misleading information online. What they may not realize is that losing a tooth can lead to shifting teeth, changes in the way they bite and chew and significantly higher costs to restore their smile later.”
Ben Affleck is running for mayor of L.A. when his son is kidnapped in ‘Animals’ teaser
Ben Affleck plays a man running for Los Angeles mayor whose son is kidnapped in the first teaser for ‘Animals.’ The thriller also stars Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, and more.
2026 St. Jude Championship Preview, Full Field And Odds
Taking a look and previewing the field, purse, picks, and predictions for the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the St. Jude Championship.
3 main takeaways from Cowboys’ joint practice with Rams
The Dallas Cowboys got their first opportunity to test themselves against team during Tuesday’s joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams, and there was plenty to like — especially on defense. Facing reigning MVP Matthew Stafford and a Rams team off a trip to the NFC Championship Game provided Dallas with a strong measuring stick before preseason action. The Cowboys defense answered the challenge, creating turnovers and consistently disrupting Los Angeles’ offense.
‘The Traitors: New Blood’ first ever all-civilian cast revealed (exclusive)
‘The Traitors: New Blood’ first ever all-civilian cast is revealed with photos, bios, and interviews with the 22 new Faithfuls and Traitors.
Tigers seek series-clinching win over Guardians on Wednesday night
The Detroit Tigers took the first game of a critical home series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night with a narrow 6-4 victory. The good guys got their first win against Tanner Bibee since July 2024 thanks to some well-timed offense, and somehow, Kenley Jansen did not blow the save despite feeding the batters […]
Australia announce playing XI for first Test vs Bangladesh; Hazlewood returns, Weatherald set for debut
Australia's Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh has been confirmed by captain Pat Cummins. With Jake Weatherald set to debut as an opening batsman, seasoned bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc rejoin the pace lineup. Nathan Lyon is also back, prepared to lead the spin department. The opening match kicks off on August 13 in Darwin.
Most Interesting Takeaways From Jaguars' First Depth Chart
Intense battles at running back and linebacker highlight Jacksonville’s initial depth chart full of surprises and interesting nuggets.
🗞️ Tension and the season’s first trophy: today’s front pages
The sports front pages this August 12 spotlight the major continental final between Luis Enrique and Emery, along with ongoing situations involving Julián Álvarez, Ferran Torres, and Güler.Marca: A...
49ers Called ‘Top Landing Spot’ for Benched 1st-Round QB
Bleacher Report's Alex Kay called the San Francisco 49ers the "Top Landing Spot" for benched Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The post 49ers Called ‘Top Landing Spot’ for Benched 1st-Round QB appeared first on HEAVY.
49ers Called ‘Top Landing Spot’ for Benched 1st-Round QB
Bleacher Report's Alex Kay called the San Francisco 49ers the "Top Landing Spot" for benched Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The post 49ers Called ‘Top Landing Spot’ for Benched 1st-Round QB appeared first on HEAVY.
Celtics Get Unexpected Stephen Curry Trade Update After Warriors Report
In a surprising development, the Warriors would be willing to oblige a trade request from Stephen Curry, spelling good news for the Celtics. The post Celtics Get Unexpected Stephen Curry Trade Update After Warriors Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Nick Kurtz's Season with A's May Be Over
In an A's season filled with injuries, All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz may be the latest season-long domino to fall.
Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Final Decision Named Among NHL’s Worst
The Vegas Golden Knights came within two victories of another Stanley Cup championship last season.One decision from that run is drawing considerably less praise.Bleacher Report’s Adam Gretz included former coach John Tortorella’s playoff choices on his list of the eight worst decisions from the 2025-26 NHL season, with his handling of the goaltending situation during […] The post Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Final Decision Named Among NHL’s Worst appeared first on HEAVY.
Browns Sign Ex-Eagles Tight End Amid Rookie’s Ongoing Absence
The Cleveland Browns added a new tight end amid uncertainty around the rookie's future. The post Browns Sign Ex-Eagles Tight End Amid Rookie’s Ongoing Absence appeared first on HEAVY.
Astros Waste Early Opportunities in 4-1 Loss to Giants
It was a costly night in the bay. Not only would Houston lose by a score of 4-1, but they’d also witness an early exit from Jose Altuve who was hit in the left foot on an errant pitch from Carson Whisenhunt during his first AB. Nick Allen would replace Altuve as a result. […]
Philadelphia Eagles QB Predicted To Get Traded Before Final Cuts
The Philadelphia Eagles have a quarterback controversy, but it’s not on a major scale. Jalen Hurts is the guaranteed starter. His backup? That’s between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee. Before the final week of the 2025 NFL regular season, nobody could’ve predicted that McKee would be seen as somebody on the chopping block, yet here […] The post Philadelphia Eagles QB Predicted To Get Traded Before Final Cuts appeared first on HEAVY.
JaMarcus Shephard to Beaver Nation: "Get your tickets"
This morning, Oregon State's first year head coach spoke with the media. Learn more here.
Browns, Jets Get Intriguing Trade Idea for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy
On Aug. 11, the Minnesota Vikings decided to call off the QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. The Vikings decided that Murray will be the team’s QB1 ahead of the 2026 NFL season and can start getting reps with the first team. With Murray now the starter, the question is what happens with […] The post Browns, Jets Get Intriguing Trade Idea for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy appeared first on HEAVY.
Recurring Issues Hurt Cleveland Guardians in Loss to Detroit Tigers
The Cleveland Guardians lost to the Detroit Tigers for the first time during the 2026 season.
Chicago Cubs Announce Edward Cabrera Update During Nationals Series
During their series with the Washington Nationals, the Chicago Cubs received an update on SP Edward Cabrera, who has missed a lot of time this season due to injury. Prior to the Cubs-Nationals series, which kicks off on Tuesday evening, Chicago won its last series against the Royals and has been a surging team in […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Edward Cabrera Update During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Oneil Cruz's rehab is transferred to Altoona, and he goes hitless in his first game there
ALTOONA, Pa. — Oneil Cruz’s rehab assignment continued Tuesday at a new location — starting in center field and playing eight innings...
Lakers Projected Trade Package for Klay Thompson Revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers have been somewhat unpredictable so far this offseason. Other than the Walker Kessler deal, they ditched the blockbuster trade and instead opted to prioritize complementary additions. The front office doesn’t appear to be done yet, and there is an opportunity to further increase guard depth and veteran shooting. Dallas Mavericks star […] The post Lakers Projected Trade Package for Klay Thompson Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
Alleged iPhone Ultra screen protector surfaces online
The foldable iPhone is expected to launch this September. Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to debut this September with a design similar to the...
Culinary Health Fund's first look at new Tropicana health center ahead of opening
Scientists find evidence for two origins of life on Earth
Scientists probing life’s deepest origins have uncovered evidence that the first free-living cells may have emerged not once, but twice. The findings suggest a striking possibility: life may share one ancient genetic code, yet have undergone two separate transitions into free-living existence.
10 NFL Players Positioning Themselves For A Breakthrough 2026 Season
Danny Parkins of First Things First shares his list of the top 10 most exciting NFL players entering the 2026 season.
3 49ers Players Who Could Jump Up Depth Chart Ahead of Week 1
The San Francisco 49ers are just days away from playing in their first preseason game. Ahead of that matchup, the 49ers have released their first depth chart. There aren't too many surprises on the depth chart, but there is still much that can change between now and Week 1.
Dallas Cowboys release first unofficial depth chart of season
The first unofficial depth chart of the season is here!
49ers and Titans have several scuffles at joint practice
The San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans didn't take long to get on each other's nerves at a joint practice. “The energy was hot from the first play,” Titans rookie receiver Carnell Tate said. Tate was on the receiving end of that early on when San Francisco cornerback Renardo Green threw him to the ground following a catch near the sideline, prompting players on both teams to rush together and exchange words and shoves.
Lane Kiffin Feeling ‘Magnitude’ of LSU Job Entering Crucial Season
As the new college football season gets going soon, all eyes will be on the LSU Tigers and head coach Lane Kiffin.After a controversial exit from Ole Miss last year, Kiffin’s new role with the Tigers has been discussed more than ever. There is more pressure on Kiffin entering this season than he’s ever faced […] The post Lane Kiffin Feeling ‘Magnitude’ of LSU Job Entering Crucial Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Crimson Desert dev comments on status of Nintendo Switch 2 port, targeting first half of 2027
Pearl Abyss has commented again on the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, providing the most encouraging update we’ve had thus far. In its latest earnings letter, the company said that it’s now “currently playable at a foundational level, and technical evaluations are underway to ensure performance optimization and compliance with our quality standards.” The other piece of important...
Mason Rudolph Doesn’t Hold Back About Former Steelers Coaches
New Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has dedicated himself to developing the team’s quarterbacks, which is a welcome sight for Mason Rudolph, who opened up about the lack of tutelage under the previous coaching staff.“He brings a level of expertise that I just have not been around,” Rudolph told reporters, including Gerry Dulac of […] The post Mason Rudolph Doesn’t Hold Back About Former Steelers Coaches appeared first on HEAVY.
Takeaways from Bills first depth ahead of Panthers preseason game
What can we glean from the Bills first released depth chart?
Lakers’ Marquee Matchups Revealed for First Season Without LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers' schedule comes out later on in the week, but the NBA has already unveiled some of the marquee games. The post Lakers’ Marquee Matchups Revealed for First Season Without LeBron James appeared first on LA Sports Report.
NASA Completes Astronaut-Deployed Science Instrument for Lunar Surface
NASA has declared “wrenches down” on the first completed payload designed for Artemis astronauts to deploy on the Moon's surface. Engineers working on NASA’s
Trump talks about the Reflecting Pool and White House ballroom a lot. Here’s exactly how much
PolitiFact analyzed all of Trump’s public events and speeches over the first seven months of 2026 in which he mentioned his construction projects — including the White House ballroom and Reflecting Pool — and beautifying the nation’s capital.
Marketplace Spotlight: Sulfur Cube-Inspired
Minecraft Marketplace moves fast. With every week that goes by, incredible new add-ons, worlds, mini games, and mash-up packs join the plethora of DLC already roosting on the Marketplace like loveable little birds. You can download birds, right? And now, with the arrival of sulfur cubes, it seems that Marketplace creators are working even faster, harder, and creative-er. How else would you explain the smorgasbord of new sulfurous delights now available for your delectation? How else would you explain the fact that these add-ons and worlds transform Minecraft with sulfury sports, sulfury contests, and even sulfury weapons? You simply can't. So, it's time for this humble (yet heroic) Minecraft.net writer to jack in to the Marketplace matrix once again and report back on what he finds. Will he come away with first impressions of seven new pieces of DLC or just a severe case of sulfur-induced nausea? Spoiler: it's both.
Mike McCarthy shares key update on Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor
Mike McCarthy provided an update on first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their preseason opener.
Grok Bot is an all-new iPhone and Mac app from SpaceXAI and Cursor
SpaceXAI and Cursor are in the process of becoming a single company, but first, the two firms are releasing an...
Joby to buy Resonant Sciences, establish defense business in $500 million deal
The acquisition will be funded by roughly $450 million in cash and $50 million in Joby common stock and is expected to close "in the first half of 2027," according to a press release.
Cowboys Urged to Make Preseason Trade for 16-Game Starter
The Dallas Cowboys could strengthen their inside linebackers room by trading for Miami Dolphins starter Tyrel Dodson. The post Cowboys Urged to Make Preseason Trade for 16-Game Starter appeared first on HEAVY.
Control Resonant Wants 'To Challenge' What’s Come Before In Action Games — A Deep Dive Into Remedy's First Full Swing at Melee Combat
Control Resonant wants 'to challenge' what’s come before in action games. We take a deep dive into Remedy's first full swing at melee combat.
University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health
The university will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to explore different classes and lessen fears that “a low grade may have long-term consequences.”
Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller leaked
Nintendo is reportedly planning to launch a new limited-edition Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and a matching Pro Controller to celebrate the series' 40th anniversary. And a new leak has now given us our first look at the hardware.
Small business optimism rebounds to highest level since Aug. 2025: NFIB
Small businesses last month scaled back both actual and planned price increases for the first time this year, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 system and Pro Controller leaked, first images
Get a first look at the brand new Nintendo Switch 2 system and Pro Controller based on The Legend of Zelda with this new leak.
2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: Notre Dame, Georgia take top seeds
See CBS Sports' full 2026 College Football Playoff projections, including the 12‑team field, first‑round matchups, quarterfinal picks, semifinal results and a national championship prediction
‘Star Wars’ and Marvel set first-ever crossover with Kevin Smith-penned comic event
‘Star Wars’ and Marvel collide in first-ever crossover. See an exclusive look at the Kevin Smith-written comic book event, ‘Hope Assembles.’ (exclusive)
Rocky Flintoff hits first professional century for Lancs
Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, hits his first professional century for Lancashire.
Carly Simon Targets Famous Ex in Scathing New Song
‘70s legend Carly Simon, 83, got real about her marriage to James Taylor, 78, in a brutally honest new song, “Maybe I Never Loved You.” The track is second on her first original album in 18 years, Com...
Lionsgate: Filmed Entertainment Backlog Jumps 21% To $1.5 Billion As Library Revenue Approaches $1 Billion
Lionsgate Studios' filmed entertainment backlog increased 21% year-over-year to $1.5 billion during its fiscal first quarter of 2027, while trailing 12-month library revenue reached $987 million as the company’s existing film and television catalog becomes an increasingly important source of recurring cash flow.
Abbott and Google launch first-of-its-kind partnership to transform everyday health through glucose insights and AI
Multi-year collaboration combines ongoing glucose insights from Abbott's Lingo biowearable with Google Health's technology to create a more comprehensive view of personal health Partnership...
Chelsea face Sociedad in Champions League qualifying
Chelsea will face Spanish side Real Sociedad in the Women's Champions League third qualifying round, with the first leg of the tie on 26 August.
'I will give my best'
Ousmane Diomande will offer "fantastic experience" to Nottingham Forest, says sporting director George Syrianos. The 22-year-old defender has joined from from Sporting Lisbon and is Oliver Glasner's second signing of the summer after Xaver Schlager joined on a free transfer. Diomande has made more than 150 senior first-team appearances, including 15 appearances for his national team, Ivory Coast.
The U.S. Healthcare System is Already Mostly Socialized
Now that Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s open Senate seat, the outcome of this crucial race will depend mainly on two things: Whether Republicans succeed in demonizing El-Sayed because he’s brown and a Muslim, and whether they succeed in demonizing him as a left-wing radical. I will defer for the now the question of whether bigotry will be effective this year, although I will address it another day. What I want to address instead is El-Sayed’s signature issue — healthcare. Yes, El-Sayed advocates Medicare for All, a position the usual suspects denounce as “socialism.” I will get to the politics of his stance soon. Today, however, I want to talk about the substance. We should be clear that El-Sayed doesn’t even call himself a socialist. On the contrary, he explicitly disavows the label, saying “I’m a capitalist who just knows about capitalism”. In fact, as I explained in a previous post, the policies that El-Sayed advocates qualify him as a social democrat, not a socialist. Still, El-Sayed advocates a system under which the government would pay almost all medical expenses. Isn’t that socialism? Well, if that is the criterion then much of U.S. healthcare is already socialist. In fact, the government’s role is so large that U.S. healthcare is better described as partially privatized socialism than as anything resembling a free market. Let’s start with the raw numbers on health insurance, which pays the bulk of Americans’ medical expenses. Americans receive health insurance either from private companies or from public programs, overwhelmingly Medicare and Medicaid. Here’s what the breakdown of coverage and spending between private and public looked like in 2024: While a majority of Americans with health insurance get it from private companies, well over 100 million of us are covered by government programs instead. And these government programs pay more total dollars for medical bills than the private insurers do. Why do government programs that cover a minority of the population account for a majority of health insurers’ outlays? Mainly because Medicare covers seniors, and we’re expensive. Also, while Medicaid covers many younger Americans, disabled and elderly beneficiaries account for most of its spending. Even by the raw numbers, then, U.S. health insurance looks as much public as private. But that understates the government’s role: Private health insurance in the U.S. is both highly regulated and heavily subsidized. This is obviously true for the insurance coverage purchased by tens of millions of Americans through the exchanges established by the Affordable Care Act. But employment-based health insurance, which covers 161 million Americans, is far more of a government creation than most people realize. For employment-based insurance exists largely because of huge implicit government subsidies that come with major strings attached. Here’s how that works. If your employer pays you $10,000, that’s taxable income. But if your employer pays $10,000 toward a company health insurance plan that meets certain criteria, it isn’t taxable. That’s a huge effective subsidy, running at more than $300 billion a year. Take that subsidy into account, along with the more than $100 billion per year spent subsidizing policies purchased under the ACA, as well as the outlays on Medicare and Medicaid, and net effect is that the government pays for more than two-thirds of Americans’ health insurance. Granted, there are strings attached. Roughly speaking, employment-based health plans can’t discriminate based on medical history — that is, they can’t deny coverage to employees with pre-existing conditions — and they also can’t offer the plans only to highly compensated employees — a health plan that is only for the C-suite is considered taxable income. So given the restrictions of the federal tax code, employer-based health insurance is a lot like Obamacare, which also prohibits discrimination based on medical history and provides subsidies to make insurance affordable to lower-paid workers. The fact is that virtually all of private healthcare insurance is already well under some form of government control through regulation and tax subsidies. How should we think about this system? First of all, is Medicare socialist? Don’t tell anyone, but the way Medicare operates — it covers every senior’s medical expenses, whatever they turn out to be, while being funded by taxes that depend on one’s income — could be summarized by the old Marxist slogan “From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.” And back in 1961, when Ronald Reagan was the face of a last-ditch effort by the American Medical Association to block the creation of Medicare, he denounced Medicare as “socialized medicine” and warned that it would destroy our freedom. In reality, American freedom survived until Jan. 20, 2025, while Medicare is immensely popular, with an 82 percent favorable rating in the most recent KFF survey. Medicaid, government health insurance for lower-income Americans, comes in at 73 percent. This is in sharp contrast to public views about private insurers, who are widely disliked if not hated and accused of denying essential care. Furthermore, if Medicare is socialism, then the whole U.S. health insurance system, with the government paying most of the bills and placing conditions on private insurers, is almost equally socialist. If you insist on calling any program the government pays for and regulates socialist, then U.S. healthcare would best be described as a partially privatized form of socialism. And one must ask, what is the point of the part that is privatized? Do private insurers add anything positive? Or are they simply parasites, skimming off money that could have been paying for care? The case for viewing insurers as parasites is strong. Many Medicare benefits are now delivered via Medicare Advantage, that is, plans paid for by the government but run through insurance companies. MedPAC, an independent advisory commission, estimates that last year Medicare Advantage plans were overpaid by $84 billion, thanks to practices such as “upcoding,” in which patients’ health problems are overstated to get larger sums from Medicare. Assessing the waste from employer-based insurance is harder, but most evidence suggests that private insurers have substantially higher administrative costs than Medicare does. Furthermore, the complexity of private insurance, with multiple payers all trying to deny care when they can, is a huge burden both on providers — doctors, nurses, and hospitals — and on patients. What do private insurers offer to compensate for these costs? One must go through intellectual contortions to avoid the conclusion that they are, in fact, parasites. Which brings me back to El-Sayed. In supporting Medicare for All, he’s basically calling for an end to the partial, parasitic privatization of a healthcare system that is already hugely dependent on public funding. When one looks at it that way, it’s not at all a radical proposal. Admittedly, the political lift requires overcoming the opposition to higher taxes to pay for Medicare for All. Political realism rather than economics was the reason I and many other progressives supported Obamacare, with all its complexities, rather than demanding an immediate move to Medicare for All. But the political calculus may very well have shifted since the 2000s, as Americans are fed up with a system of unaffordable premiums, rampant claim denials, and byzantine claim administration. Moreover, funding healthcare insurance through taxation would allow for a much more progressive distribution of the cost. That is, compared to the present system, middle-income households would pay less as high-income households would pay more. And the U.S. would stop wasting large sums on pointless administrative costs. So let’s be clear: El-Sayed’s healthcare platform is perfectly reasonable on the merits of cost, fairness and health efficacy. And with private insurers never more hated, while millions of Americans are losing their health insurance, 2026 may be its time. MUSICAL CODA
Democratic rebellion against older politicians reaches new battleground
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 47, is challenging Rep. John Larson, who is 78 and running for his fifteenth term representing Connecticut's first district.
NCSOFT profit beats forecasts as Lineage W drives sales to record
Webtoon Entertainment Inc., South Korean online giant Naver Corp.'s online comics platform, is betting on gaming with its first developer acquisition to t
Google's AI Overviews are causing chaos for small businesses
Google AI Overviews are becoming customers' first impression of small businesses. Inaccurate summaries are damaging their reputations.
City Vault: The Keegan era begins in winning style
On this day 25 years ago, Kevin Keegan took charge of his first competitive game for Manchester City.Keegan was in the Maine Road dugout for a clash with Watford, managed by another new boss in Gianlu...
DiJonai Carrington shares the real reason behind her hard foul on Sophie Cunningham
Chicago Sky guard/forward DiJonai Carrington opened up on why she committed the Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham that got her ejected from their last game. Carrington swiped Cunningham out of the air on a layup attempt at the end of the first quarter of the Sky’s 86-90 loss to the Indiana Fever on Saturday.
UFC President Dana White Open to Creating Women’s BMF Title
UFC president Dana White said that he is open to creating a women’s BMF title for some of MMA’s best women’s fighters to compete for.The UFC has a men’s BMF title, which is currently possessed by lightweight star Charles Oliveira, but there is no women’s BMF title.However, that could potentially change, as White said for […] The post UFC President Dana White Open to Creating Women’s BMF Title appeared first on HEAVY.
Browns’ Demoted Starter Now ‘Fighting’ to Keep Roster Spot
The Cleveland Browns moved rookie Spencer Fano ahead of Dawand Jones at left tackle. Now, Jones is in some trouble. The post Browns’ Demoted Starter Now ‘Fighting’ to Keep Roster Spot appeared first on HEAVY.
Uniper's first-half core profit rises on stronger gas business
German state-owned utility Uniper on Tuesday reported that core profit nearly doubled in the first half of 2026, boosted by the absence of negative impact on the group's gas business that had weighed on profits a year earlier.
Chicago Cubs Recently Cut Pitcher Lands New Deal with Rays
The Chicago Cubs are currently off on Monday, but they can’t escape being in the always revolving rounds of roster transactions across MLB. About a week ago, the Cubs designated pitcher Jake Woodford for assignment. Instead of opting to accept a minors assignmnet, Woodford decided to elect free agency. He didn’t last long on the […] The post Chicago Cubs Recently Cut Pitcher Lands New Deal with Rays appeared first on HEAVY.
Eagles Star Lane Johnson Delivers Good News After Retirement Tease
Barring a Brandon Graham-like change of heart, Philadelphia Eagles star Lane Johnson is likely finished for good after the 2026 NFL season. The veteran offensive lineman made his thoughts on the upcoming season clear following his first practice of the offseason over the weekend. “The plan was always to come back,” Johnson said, regarding the […] The post Eagles Star Lane Johnson Delivers Good News After Retirement Tease appeared first on HEAVY.
UFC 330 Countdown: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry
The UFC 330 main event features a welterweight title bout between champion Islam Makhahev and No. 2 ranked Ian Machado Garry. It will be Makhachev's first title defense. UFC 330 Countdown takes an in-depth look at the welterweight title bout ahead of Saturday's event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in ...
Klay Thompson Sends Telling Lakers Message Amid Trade Rumors
Klay Thompson shared a telling Lakers “dream” as trade rumors swirl and his father renews his push to bring him to Los Angeles. The post Klay Thompson Sends Telling Lakers Message Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.
Chiefs’ Andy Reid Gets Honest About Rams Amid ‘Rare’ Situation
This could be one of three matchups this season. The post Chiefs’ Andy Reid Gets Honest About Rams Amid ‘Rare’ Situation appeared first on HEAVY.
Blue Jays Provide Latest Health Update on Spencer Arrighetti
The Toronto Blue Jays have provided the latest health update on starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, who came over at the trade deadline. The Blue Jays traded center fielder Daulton Varsho and cash to the Astros for Arrighetti, a young, controllable starting pitcher who had fallen out of favor in Houston. He was on the IL […] The post Blue Jays Provide Latest Health Update on Spencer Arrighetti appeared first on HEAVY.
Jeff Bezos Could Change Liverpool Without Spending on Players
A bid by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to buy a stake in English Premier League club LIverpool FC could change it without spending on players. The post Jeff Bezos Could Change Liverpool Without Spending on Players appeared first on HEAVY.
Celtics Newcomer Named X-Factor After Blockbuster Jaylen Brown Trade
The Celtics’ return for Jaylen Brown enters next season carrying an X-factor label and the pressure to keep Boston among the East’s elite. The post Celtics Newcomer Named X-Factor After Blockbuster Jaylen Brown Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
Cowboys Give 4-Time Pro Bowler Historic Contract Extension
It was highly expected, but the Dallas Cowboys have finally taken care of one of their top defenders. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Cowboys and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams have agreed on a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension. Williams will get $101 million total guaranteed and $63.35 million fully guaranteed at signing, which […] The post Cowboys Give 4-Time Pro Bowler Historic Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.
Jeff Bezos might finally get his hands on a sports team
Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.
Former Lions Veteran Quarterback Officially Announces Retirement
Over the weekend, the Detroit Lions were met with the abrupt departure of veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who was expected to serve as the club’s backup behind starter Jared Goff.Upon Bridgewater’s departure, the expectation was that it was to announce his retirement from the NFL.While no official announcement was made at the time of his […] The post Former Lions Veteran Quarterback Officially Announces Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
13 Fields of Mistria Tips For First-Time Farmers
Starting your first farm in Mistria 1.0? Here are a few things that will make your journey easier
What Does Alibaba (BABA) Qwen Royalty Model Mean For Its AI Business?
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) plans to introduce a revenue-sharing model for commercial users of its upcoming Qwen3.8-Max open-source AI model. The company aims to monetize open-weight AI deployments through royalties paid by businesses that use Qwen3.8-Max in commercial products and services. This move makes Alibaba the first Chinese AI lab to formally tie open-weight model usage to a royalty-based revenue framework. As large language models start to reshape how software and services...
'Every life is worth another chance': OKC breaks ground on $12 million mental health crisis center
Oklahoma City leaders broke ground on a new mental health crisis center funded through MAPS 4, designed to provide critical services and ease the strain on emergency rooms, jails and first responders.
CBS Sports believes Youngstown State could upset Kentucky to open Will Stein Era
Is Will Stein on upset alert in his very first game as a head coach? CBS Sports believes Youngstown State could make things interesting.
'Game of Thrones' fans gush over 'Mad King' at Royal Shakespeare Theatre
"Game of Thrones: The Mad King," the first stage adaptation of writer George R. R. Martin's bestselling fantasy saga, opened Saturday at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre with Martin — and rapturous fans — in attendance.
Saber's newest game trailer takes a shot at Gearbox's CEO, if you look closely
The first hint that something might be up with the recent debut trailer for Saber Interactive’s Rideshare Stimulator is an unusual choice of words—aside from that second one in the game’s title. “Don’t take your passengers too seriously,” the trailer’s narrator says, as he describes this upcoming game. It a car game about the gig work of driving eccentric people to their destinations, a riff on Crazy Taxi. And then, he says: “When I think I’ve met the randiest of passengers, someone even stranger gets in.” “Randiest”? That suggests “randy,” which usually means having strong sexual desire. Yet none of the oddball backseat occupants featured in the trailer seem particularly lustful. One is an old man who considers his grandson a failure, another shares the theory that birds might control traffic lights, another says he’s banned from an aquarium. A little later, there’s a license plate, shown 63 seconds into the trailer, on the front of an SUV: USB DRV It’s a Texas plate. The symbol between those letters is a cog wheel. If you know, you know. That’s a reference to Texas-based Borderlands game development studio Gearbox Software (their logo features a cog wheel). More specifically, it’s a reference to Gearbox’s CEO Randy Pitchford, who in 2018 found himself explaining the nature of video he’d saved on a USB drive that was found at a Medieval Times restaurant before being returned to the studio: “It was ‘barely legal’ porn. This girl’s handle was ‘Only 18.’” The “girl” in the video had committed a solo sex act that Pitchford, an avid practitioner of magic, found remarkable. “I realized, this is not a sex worker…This is a fucking magician.” Back then, the USB drive was central to competing lawsuits against Gearbox by the studio’s former lawyer and by Gearbox against him. A settlement in late 2019 “exonerated” Pitchford, per the Hollywood Reporter. The USB story has resurfaced at times, now in a trailer from a company that not long ago was corporate brethren with Gearbox. Saber vs. Gearbox The head of Saber told Game File that the reference is payback. “The dig is because Randy took shots at Embracer in Borderlands 4,” Saber CEO Matt Karch told me when I asked him about the license plate. “Without Embracer, Randy is performing magic tricks at birthday parties for a living.” Having interviewed Karch during a cross-country flight in late 2024, I can confirm that Karch was unimpressed with Pitchford during their time both working in the Embracer group. I’d approached him not out of surprise that there was animosity but that it was manifesting publicly now. Gearbox was founded in 1999, worked on a port of Halo early on, and developed hit series such as the loot-based sci-fi shooter Borderlands before it was purchased by The Embracer Group in early 2021 for $363 million (with a possible earn-out of over $1 billion, if certain targets were hit by 2027). Saber was founded in 2001, worked on a remaster of Halo early on, had a big hit with zombie shooter World War Z and was purchased by Embracer in early 2020 for $150 million, with a potential earn-out of up to $375 million. For a few years, the Embracer group was a voracious acquirer of game studios. Then, as investment dried up, it choked. In March 2024, Embracer sold Saber to an investment company controlled by Saber CEO Matt Karch, and it sold Gearbox in an all-stock deal to long-time Borderlands publisher Take Two Interactive. Other studios were shut down. Hundreds of developers were laid off. Gearbox didn’t say much about their Embracer experience, nothing too direct, at least. In the summer 2024, Pitchford told reporter and occasional Game File contributor Nicole Carpenter that Borderlands 4’s story was in some way thematically connected to Gearbox’s experience at Embracer: “There’s this cultural and emotional shift in me, personally, and at the studio. What does it mean to trade some autonomy for organization?” When Borderlands 4 came out, there was something stranger: the matter of “Embracer’s Bluff,” a location in the game featuring an AI-powered toilet and a large trash dump, according to a detailed Kotaku account of the place. Gearbox never commented on it; Take Two never got back to me about it when I asked them last year. By contrast, since Saber exited Embracer, Karch has been one of Embracer’s biggest defenders, casting their management as well-meaning and supportive despite the layoffs and studio closures that resulted from their excessive expansion. Like others, Saber’s Karch saw Embracer’s as a shot. With Rideshare Stimulator’s trailer, he’s returned fire. “It’s amazing to me how fast people forget those who went above and beyond for them,” Karch told Game File. A rep for Gearbox did not comment by press time. Game File is a reader-supported publication. Your backing makes my reporting—including any coverage of trailer-based beefs—possible. Good news! I’m currently running Game File’s first big sale of 2026. You can get a one-year subscription for 23% off. Click here to take advantage of the limited-time offer. And thank you for your support! Item 2: In brief… 🚫 Wal-Mart has laid off the staff of Restart, a games media outlet launched in 2024, Aftermath reports. 🟥 A GTA VI preview is on the way, at last, via an “extended look” that will premiere, unusually, on Netflix at 3pm ET on August 27, then officially go live elsewhere six hours later. Last week, Game File noted that Take Two label Rockstar Games is overdue for showing off GTA VI, based on the timing of the initial hands-off previews of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. During a call with investors, Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said pre-orders for GTA VI were “unprecedented and astonishing,” but added the company can’t predict how many of those pre-orders represent bonus sales vs. sales that otherwise would have been made at launch. During the same call, Zelnick was noticeably bullish on the future of playing games over streaming cloud connections (predicting wider adoption in three or so years). He sounded unbothered by Sony’s plans to stop making discs for new games (he said the business is 90% digital already and predicted that there could still be limited edition physical editions of games “in the same way there’s still vinyl in the recorded music business.”) 👀 Take Two wrote off $43 million in their spring quarter after deciding “not to proceed with further development of an unannounced title in its pipeline from a third-party developer.” 🤔 Some rare age-demographics from a big publisher: Capcom recently told investors that “users in their 20s account for approximately half of the users of both Pragamata and Resident Evil Requiem.” Item 3: The week ahead Tuesday, August 11 Game releases: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2; already out for PC, PS5, Xbox) continues the Bethesda strategy of putting Elder Scrolls games on everything; Royalty Free-For-All is a Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring public domain characters such as Mother Goose brawling with Oliver Twist in a stage based on the original Little Shop of Horrors movie. Wednesday, August 12 Game release: Pro Jank Footy (PC, console) is an arcade-style Australian Rules Football game with increasingly ridiculous rules, the more you play (I enjoyed the Steam demo) Thursday, August 13 Game release: Super Mario Sunshine (Switch 2, originally released in 2002 on the GameCube) is released for Switch 2’s Nintendo Switch Online service. This game is the black sheep of 3D Mario games. It’s the successor to the breakthrough Super Mario 64 and the rare Mario game built around a single (vacation resort) theme. Mario’s got a water-spraying backpack, a Yoshi pal and a lot of blue coins to collect.
Scholarships given to entire inaugural class of business students at S&T
Dennis and Janet Jaggi with Kirk Roberts, a first-year business and management systems student. Roberts received the $1,000 scholarship and spoke for the inaugural class at the Jaggi celebration on July 30. Photo by Blaine Falkena/Missouri S&T. The inaugural class entering Missouri University of Science and Technology’s new Dennis and Janet Jaggi School of Business...Continue Reading Scholarships given to entire inaugural class of business students at S&T
Biohaven Reports Recent Business Developments and Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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Woman’s Perinatal Mental Health Unit leads a new approach to maternal mental health
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Tarik Skubal will make Dodgers home debut at crucial time
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50 Cent to executive produce 'Payday' TV series
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Self-flying air taxis and drones: Boeing sells key aviation technology businesses to Archer
Boeing is selling Wisk, SkyGrid and Insitu to Archer in a major deal combining autonomous aircraft, drones, airspace technology and AI.
Before you throw out your old USB drives, do this first
How to perform a full format of your USB drive, how to destroy it and where to dispose of it. Don't just throw it in the trash without protecting yourself.
Ruf-powered, Porsche 959-inspired supercar brings 819bhp
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Kevin Blair on Georgia Business Banking and Synovus Growth
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Ex-Eagles Super Bowl Champion Linked to NFC North Team
A former Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion is still waiting for his phone to ring about a job from an NFL team.Offensive guard Mekhi Becton did not have a good season after winning it all with the Eagles. Becton had a failed one-year run with the Los Angeles Chargers, resulting in his release and now […] The post Ex-Eagles Super Bowl Champion Linked to NFC North Team appeared first on HEAVY.
Yankees Named Offseason Trade Suitor for Superstar Closer
The New York Yankees made some notable moves ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. They made some upgrades to their roster, as they brought in infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals and outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants. They also traded reliever Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates after he […] The post Yankees Named Offseason Trade Suitor for Superstar Closer appeared first on HEAVY.
Marietta Tigers releases this week’s sports
The Marietta Tigers have released their first week of sports for the upcoming fall season.
Third-party app stores are rolling out in Google Play, but there's only one right now
Aptoide has become the first app store distributed inside Google Play under a judge's order.