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German firm Metro loses control of Russian business after Putin decree
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered that the assets of German retailer Metro AG be placed under temporary administration. The move comes amid escalating tensions between Germany and Russia over the Ukraine war.
Opera For Android Now Comes With A Free eSIM And 3GB Of Data
It's limited to Opera users in certain countries, however.
Dove Lab links dialogue about racism and Black maternal health
Researchers at the Dove Lab published two studies exploring how communication between providers and Black women can minimize pregnancy risks.
From wild rice to tarwi, researchers are exploring the health potential of Indigenous foods
A conference paper reviewed North American and Andean Indigenous foods, including Three Sisters crops, wild rice, native berries, tarwi, quinoa, and amaranth, and described their nutrients and bioactive compounds. Evidence for health effects remains limited for many of these foods, and the authors call for research developed with Indigenous communities that also supports traditional knowledge and food sovereignty.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko petitions to protect their daughter's inheritance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition asking that he be allowed to act as their 11-year-old daughter's temporary representative in California
All 429 "Deluxe Pack Mega" Cards Revealed for "Pocket!"
A new update to Pokemon TCG Pocket has revealed all the cards from Deluxe Pack Mega! The set will be available for a limited time from September 30th
Monster Hunter Outlanders launches October 29
Free-to-play open-world survival game Monster Hunter Outlanders will launch for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on October 29, TiMi Studio Group and Capcom announced. In mainland Chin…
Senate approves sweeping college sports bill on athlete pay, transfers and NCAA rules
WASHINGTON – The Senate approved a bipartisan college sports overhaul that would codify athlete revenue sharing, regulate NIL and transfers, and give the NCAA limited antitrust protection. Critics say it undercuts athletes’ leverage.
Senate defeats proposal to limit ticket price increases for college sports
The Senate voted Monday evening to defeat an amendment sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to cap ticket price increases for college sporting events to four percent a year, even as ticket prices…
Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio
With three drivers in each ear and tuning from Metropolis Studios, Nothing wants its new $399 cans to shine in the studio while also making your commute more musical.
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce plans Women's Leadership Summit
The daylong event will feature a theme of “Bold Optimism,” the belief that change begins with the courage to imagine what is possible.
FBI grapples with fallout from massive data breach
A week after a cybercriminal group claimed to steal sensitive personal data on thousands of current and former FBI employees, the bureau is still assessing the extent of the damage while facing internal criticism about the agency’s handling of the incident.
Trump Officials Revise Biden-Era Sex Discrimination Rules
The change follows a court ruling barring Title IX from protecting L.G.B.T.Q. people and has angered advocates for sexual assault survivors.
FEMA can’t condition security grants on election changes, judge says
The Trump administration had sought to limit anti-terrorism funding for local governments that didn’t check the citizenship status of voters.
When Does Game Informer's GTA 6 Magazine Come Out? Release Times, Explained
Game Informer's special, limited-time edition featuring more than a dozen pages of GTA 6 content is almost here, but what time does it drop?
How to get involved in research at Eckerd College
Research at Eckerd College is not a commodity limited to students with prior experience, but instead something that is available and should be taken advantage of by all students.
Collegiate sports reform bill is expected to pass in Senate, but House is unclear
The Senate is expected to pass the Protect College Sports Act to allow the NCAA to reinstate limits on athlete transfers and eligibility, opponents say it doesn't do enough to address rising spending.
Health policy polling shows similar feelings across party lines
New polling shows Michigan Democratic and Republican voters are not all that different when it comes to their views on health policy.
Criminal allegations fly in OH-07 race
The campaign for Congress in northeast Ohio between embattled Rep. Max Miller and his Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter is getting nasty, with both sides accusing each other of engaging in criminal behavior.
Bobby Kotick’s lawyers sent me a bad email (and later apologized)
The message I had received was unsettling—for a moment. Then it was just really confusing. Back on January 20 of this year, at 5:15pm ET, I received an email with the subject line “Legal Correspondence re Bobby Kotick.” It was from the law firm Clare Locke, a firm I’d heard had been emailing reporters in recent years about their coverage of Kotick, the former, longtime CEO of Activision Blizzard. The letter was threatening. A lawyer from the firm introduced themselves as “defamation counsel to Bobby Kotick.” They issued a “demand” that I “correct” a Game File article I’d published a week prior. The article that had irked them had been a scoop of sorts. I’d written about a a 2022 lawsuit brought by a Swedish pension fund, AP7, over Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard. The suit wasn’t news, but I was first to review and report about Kotick’s extensive pushback to the fund’s claims. The pension fund’s core contention was that the sale had been rushed by Kotick to avoid the consequences of sexual misconduct scandals swirling around the company in 2021. (He’d not been accused of misconduct himself in those suits, to be clear.) As I wrote at the time, Kotick had denied the allegations of the rushed sale. Beyond that, Kotick used a December 2025 reply to the Swedish fund’s lawsuit to assign blame for those workplace scandals, the bad press and even for the AP7 lawsuit. I’d found Kotick’s arguments novel and newsworthy. Across nearly 3,000 words, I explained Kotick’s take: that a Swedish gaming company was behind the Swedish fund’s lawsuit (the Embracer group; they denied it); that the Microsoft-Activision deal was not rushed and was secured at what Kotick felt history had proven to be an optimal price for shareholders; that he believed a conspiracy of people at unions government agencies, PR firms and the media had spun up claims of widespread workplace misconduct at Activision Blizzard in 2021. The article gave context for all of this, letting readers assess the claims and weigh their credibility. As I’d later write to Kotick’s lawyers: I would be surprised if you could point to any news article about Bobby Kotick in the last five years that has spent more of its wordcount articulating his point of view. He is welcome to do an interview with Game File any time. Nonetheless, there they were in my inbox that Tuesday evening: Clare Locke, the law firm that secured a $787.5 million settlement from Fox News over false statements about voting machines. They were emailing me, threatening that failure to comply with their demand could support a claim of “actual malice,” a legal standard for libel. Unless… Unless, they said, I added a key paragraph to my article. This was a paragraph that I already knew Kotick’s lawyers had been emailing reporters about for at least a year, and it was a paragraph that was already in my article. The paragraph they wanted is from a 2023 settlement that California’s Civil Rights Department struck with Activision Blizzard. The settlement had closed a two-year-old lawsuit over alleged sexual discrimination at the game maker. The paragraph basically said that claims of systemic or widespread sexual harassment—or of execs like Kotick tolerating such behavior—had never been proven. I’d already seen proof that Kotick’s lawyers had pushed for the settlement’s language to be added to reports about 2021 sexual discrimination and misconduct lawsuits brought against Activision Blizzard by California and, separately, by the U.S. federal government (both suits were since settled). I knew that Kotick and his lawyers felt that the California settlement language should be mentioned in the same breath as references to an article he hated and denied, a November 2021 Wall Street Journal article claiming Kotick knew “for years” of sexual misconduct at Activision Blizzard. So, in the Game File article that Clare Locke emailed me about, in the interest of ensuring I was being fair and balanced regarding the person I was covering, I had already included the following excerpt from the California settlement [emphasis added in bold]: (Kotick has repeatedly pushed back against that November article in the Wall Street Journal, citing among other things, language from a court-approved consent decree as part of Activision’s 2023 $54 million settlement over the California suit. It states: “no court or any independent investigation has substantiated any allegations that: there has been systemic or widespread sexual harassment at Activision Blizzard [or] that Activision Blizzard senior executives ignored, condoned, or tolerated a culture of systemic harassment, retaliation, or discrimination.”) On the evening of January 20, I was incredulous. How do you write a four page legal threat about a week-old article and miss this? While scrambling to also make my kids dinner, I wrote a lengthy reply to Clare Locke’s lawyers, basically asking them to cool it with the threats and to start making sense. In part, I wrote: I hope you can understand why I am having trouble understanding what you’re asking for, when the statement you’re demanding to see in Game File’s article already appears in Game File’s article. Actual malice, as you know, refers to a reckless disregard for the truth. I’m not sure what your argument is when my article already states your client’s position. Here is where I should remind you, the reader, that I am an independent journalist. I publish on Substack, and have availed myself of the Substack Defender program that provides writers on the platform with legal support. But I’m no Wall Street Journal or New York Times, nor even IGN or GameSpot when it comes to such things as, well, having a legal department. There are more fun things for me to do as an independent journalist than writing back to a powerful law firm representing a very rich person. On the evening of January 20th, I was just trying to cook some pasta, broccoli and chicken nuggets for hungry twins. Nevertheless, I wrote back to them. Two hours later, I got a reply. Summarizing: A lawyer for Clare Locke said they’d “reviewed an incomplete version” of my article and they “apologize for the confusion.” (My guess: Someone didn’t read past the piece’s paywall, even though they’d had a full week to scrounge up the funds to do so. What I’d published above the paywall was balanced, as was what came after.)1 That was almost that, but something about the situation bothered me. The letter had been marked “confidential.” I hadn’t agreed to that, and I disliked the idea that powerful people on the beat that I cover would act like they could unilaterally control what I might tell my readers about. On the morning of the 21st, having already gotten the powerful law firm to back off, I oh-so-wisely re-approached them with just one more thing. I thanked them for clearing things up the night before but noted that I’d never agreed to keep their letter confidential. I’m all for agreeing with a source to keep things off the record, but that’s the thing. We have to agree. You can’t just declare it. I’m not bound by that. I wrote to Clare Locke’s lawyer and said, in part: I trust the matter is resolved. It was disappointing to have to spend less time with my kids last night in order to address your legal letter. Family time’s precious. I will add, for clarity’s sake, that, while your letter stipulated that it was confidential, I did not agree to those terms. In the future, should you wish to communicate with me confidentially, I am happy to agree to classifying our communication as “off the record” prior to the actual communication—as is standard with any professional journalist. The firm’s lawyer replied, not directly addressing the confidentiality issue but asserting that the matter was resolved. Why I didn’t write about this until now In May, I told this story on an episode of Simon Parkin’s podcast My Perfect Console, but I held off on sharing it directly with Game File readers. I held off to avoid stepping on the toes of another reporter, the journalist Mikhail Klimentov. He’d interviewed me in the spring of 2025 about an investigation he was working on regarding Bobby Kotick lawyers pressing the media to add the California settlement language to stories referencing the 2021 lawsuits. And about how some outlets had changed their stories and how some simply deleted them. Initially, I was a third-party source for Klimentov’s reporting, providing on-the-record context about the state of the games media. I’d heard about the letters but hadn’t put the time into pursuing the story. I thought it was interesting, and I was glad he was covering it. When the outlet that Klimentov was going to run his reporting in dropped the story, I began talking to him about potentially publishing his reporting on Game File. This was tentative. Then, in January, when I got my own Clare Locke letter, I told Klimentov that I didn’t think it would make sense for me to publish him, not with me now being part of the story. I had my own version of this situation to tell. But I wished him well and said I’d refrain from telling my tale until he could get his reporting out there. Last Friday, Klimentov finally ran his investigation, in a nearly 48-minute video report for People Make Games. It covers various Clare Locke letters, how media outlets reacted to them and what to make of all this. His video weighs the merits of Kotick’s request and looks at some of the articles that were changed (one of which had a glaring error). I highly recommend watching it: (Note, I did some editorial consulting for a People Make Games video last year but nothing to do with this report.) While many outlets haven’t left any public evidence that they updated their Kotick coverage at Kotick’s counsel’s request, at least one has. Back in October 2025, the mainstream outlet Reuters applied the most transparent article update I’ve seen. On the 3rd of the month, they published an article about the state of the Swedish pension fund’s lawsuit. Days later, they added this: In an October 7 letter sent after publication of this article, Kotick’s defamation counsel disputed claims of widespread harassment at Activision. “Not a single investigation, court finding, verdict, or ruling ever concluded that there was any merit” to the allegations of widespread harassment at Activision, Tom Clare and Nick Brechbill of Clare Locke wrote. I’ve never added a statement to my article on Game File, because none was needed. Not for fairness’ sake, nor to meet any demands of Kotick’s lawyers. I’ve nevertheless wanted to be transparent with Game File readers. If someone powerful is questioning my reporting, is threatening a lawsuit over it… if that threat is part of a pattern involving other games media outlets and if, in my case, the whole thing ran into a ridiculous ditch, I want you to know about it. I also share this as a real example of how I handle threats to Game File. I stand up for my own reporting, even when it’s not comfortable to do so. (In that same category of standing up for the work I do, I’ll point to an incident in late August. Asocial media post I published to X/Twitter regarding reporting I did about Take Two and GTA VI was hit by bogus copyright claim by a firm working for the publisher. I pushed back and got it reversed; even while a bigger games media outlet let themselves be censored. This is the other reason I’m sharing this story: To emphasize that dealing with threats from powerful people is one of the costs of covering the video game industry independently and as fearlessly as possible. This is where you come in. Your support, through free and paid subscriptions (sign up here!), can help me keep doing that. It can ensure that I’ve got the back-up I need. And it can help make fiascoes like this even less of a worry, so I can spend my evenings dealing with more important things, such as making sure I steam the kids’ broccoli just right. 1 That pension fund lawsuit I wrote about in January has all but gone away. In May, the fund and Activision Blizzard owner Microsoft agreed to settle. Lawyers for the fund brokered a $250 million settlement for former Activision Blizzard shareholders. In the settlement, the fund’s lawyers changed their rhetoric. Where once they’d questioned the meaning of the California settlement language, they adopted a version of it for themselves. Several weeks ago, while seeking to get a court to sign off on the terms of the settlement, they proposed their fee for their work in the case: $60 million.
Hayden Panettiere's ex alleges missing items, raises alarm over her estate
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, is taking his "urgent" concerns over the "Nashville" actress' estate to court.
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital's electronic health record system to undergo multimillion-dollar upgrade
On Oct. 3, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital will transition to a new electronic health record system that will enhance care coordination.
PAHO Director’s Annual Report highlights health gains across the Americas despite growing challenges
Report highlights disease elimination milestones, progress in immunization and maternal health, and expanded access to medicines, while warning of the loss of the Region’s measles-free status and other health threats
Experts warn party disqualification bids risk intimidating, disenfranchising Arab voters
Even a Supreme Court reversal may not dispel intimidation and safety fears, they say.
The Fitzroy Grove in Rogers sells for $51.85 million
A 250-unit luxury apartment complex east of Interstate 49 in Rogers sold recently for $51.85 million. The purchase price equals $207,400 per unit. An Arkansas limited liability company, whose manager...
CFOs feeling more optimistic about business
Finance leaders are sounding a more upbeat note lately, according to a pair of new surveys from Deloitte and Grant Thornton.
Detroit and Flint teens struggle with mental health – and worried adults around them feel ‘helpless’
Crystal Cederna, Michigan State University Teens in southeast Michigan go to school carrying with them far more than backpacks, books and water bottles. Many are shouldering economic hardship, exposure to adversity and discrimination, family responsibilities, uncertainty about the future and social pressures. These sentiments were shared with our research teams repeatedly during focus groups we […]
Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political'
President Trump's effort to use the Postal Service as a tool to reshape American elections is testing whether U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner will follow a similar path.
Kremlin transfers control of German retailer Metro's Russia business
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian assets of German retailer Metro AG placed under temporary administration. The step comes against a background of tension between Germany and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
How Much Would It Cost To Build A PC Equivalent To The PlayStation 5 Pro In 2026?
The cost of Sony's top-of-the-line PlayStation 5 Pro has risen significantly over the past year, but how does it stack up to a PC with similar specs?
How Taxing AI Could Save Jobs
Advice for policymakers and large employers, who will be enlisted in minimizing job losses.
U.S. Bank Launches New Credit Cards for Small Business Owners with Jessica Alba as Spokesperson
MINNEAPOLIS, September 28, 2026--U.S. Bank doubles down on its commitment to support small business owners with the launch of its U.S. Bank Business EssentialsTM Visa® Card and U.S. Bank Business EssentialsTM Plus Visa Signature® Card. The cards are designed for small business owners looking for straight-forward rewards on their everyday business purchases. Both offer unlimited 2% cash back on eligible purchases, plus the ability to earn higher cash back when paired with qualifying balances in a
Extreme sports exhibit at the Orlando Science Center
A new exhibit at the Orlando Science Center explores the psychology and science behind extreme sports. At Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits visitors can test their mental and physical skills through different activities. FOX 35's David Martin has all the details.
Butler County mental health board eliminates finance department after audits find accounting discrepancies
As the Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board seeks voter approval of a 1-mill, 10-year renewal levy, the board has voted to eliminate its entire finance department following the discovery of accounting discrepancies dating back more than three years.
Gears of War: E-Day and XBOX Unleash “The Emergence Pie” with Prince St. Pizza
XBOX and Prince St. Pizza announced today a special collaboration celebrating the launch of Gears of War: E-Day, including a limited-edition pie, a pizza cutter, and more.
Syracuse football: areas for some optimism moving forward
Is there hope for a turnaround?
Kremlin transfers control of German retailer Metro's Russia business
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian assets of German retailer Metro AG placed under the temporary administration.
Is Coastal Flooding Now Predictable?
Flooding has long been an unpredictable event, as poorly understood as hurricanes or any weather. That may no longer be the case.
Sylvester Stallone Says He Had Bulimia When His Body Became a Dangerous ‘Obsession’
At 80, the star of the “Rocky” and “Rambo” franchises says he abused his body and used steroids. The actor also opens up about dealing with anxiety and figuring out love late in life.
Sylvester Stallone ‘became bulimic’ during body ‘obsession,’ had 2.6 percent body fat ahead of “Rocky III”
The actor explained how he eventually “broke the cycle” of his eating disorder.
Rebuilding Ukraine’s Wounded: Dr Volodymyr Staude on the Science of Military Rehabilitation
By Matthew ParishMonday 28 September 2026The Lviv Herald interviews the head of rehabilitation at Kharkiv’s Sytenko Institute about blast injuries, prosthetics, virtual reality, the limits of early rehabilitation and the new medical science emerging from Ukraine’s war.Kharkiv is a city in which war and science live remarkably close to one another. The missiles and drones that have repeatedly struck Ukraine’s second city are manifestations of a new kind of warfare, but Kharkiv is also one of Ukra
Mistrials and maternal health: Sac State professors address the Lindsay Clancy case
Lindsay Clancy’s trial and mistrial bring attention to postpartum mental health. Sac State women’s and gender studies and criminal justice professors share their perspectives.
Child malnutrition is one of Africa’s biggest health challenges: food aid is only part of the solution
A lack of food is not the only cause of malnutrition. Poverty, disease, poor sanitation, climate pressures and limited access to healthcare also shape it.
Residents 'hopeful' as Manx election gives new politicians a chance
Isle of Man residents say they are optimistic for the future as a majority of newcomers are elected.
Finnish consumer confidence weakens as business morale drops
Consumers in Finland remained more pessimistic in September, survey figures from Statistics Finland showed on Monday. Separate data from the Confederation of Finnish Industries revealed that industrial sentiment stayed less positive.
Sports gambling critics launch movement to put limits on industry
Advocates traveled to Washington, DC to urge lawmakers to take action and keep both gambling companies and sports leagues accountable for the risks of sports betting.
Caleb Williams’ Injury Just Got More Concerning for the Bears
The Chicago Bears hoped Caleb Williams had escaped with a minor hamstring injury. That optimism has now taken a hit. […]
Trump and Xi's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to China
The limited outcomes reinforced a view that Xi sees little reason to grant Trump major political victories ahead of November's midterm elections.
SpaceX launches Starship on 10-hour test flight, aiming to orbit Earth 6 times
SpaceX's massive Starship rocket lifted off from Texas Sunday morning on its most ambitious mission yet, marking its first attempt at orbit.
SpaceX’s supersized Starship launches toward orbit for the first time
SpaceX has launched its enormous Starship toward orbit for the first time, aiming for six full laps around Earth to prove its readiness for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it
Capturing data about the timing and symptoms of menopause could help address many unanswered questions about this common yet ignored experience.
Business pitch reveals deeper ties between Sneed, consultant
Plus: Helene exposed gaps in health care; Stitching together Queens and Elon; Saint-Maximin fuels Charlotte FC's offense; CMS cabinet officer charged with DWI; Union calls for changes after airport worker death
Pixel HiLight will soon get these new features, but will they be enough for Pixel 11 Pro users?
The Pixel HiLight currently offers a limited color selection, but a future update could expand it and add support for Google Messages.
A political scientist studied the rise of grassroots activism in local government. Philly was his case study.
Stephen McGovern's "Mobilization Politics" details how Philly activists employed bottom-up tactics to win major policy victories in criminal justice reform and protections for immigrants and workers.
Neal Milner: Cowardice Isn’t Limited To Trump Sycophants
A new book details the spineless power players in the Trump world. But Hawaiʻi has its own cowardly behavior, rooted in a culture of avoidance.
Pens Points: Opening night nears
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… The Penguins assigned Bill Zonnon, Harrison Brunicke and Joel Blomqvist to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday and placed Blake Lizotte, Ben Kindel, Justin Brazeau and Ryan Graves on injured reserve. Pittsburgh must make at least two more roster moves before Monday’s deadline to reach the 23-player limit. [PensBurgh] […]
Health Tech Keeps Choosing Violence
Last week was an absolute dump of health tech litigation mayhem, with enough new filings to make my wife seriously question my bedtime reading. Here’s what’s inside: OpenEvidence v. Doximity: Doximity didn’t wait for the deadline. It wants OpenEvidence’s case thrown out entirely, and its motion adds some awkward details about vanished Slack data and borrowed NPIs. Plus, Epic v. Apple offers a look at what a normal discovery fight looks like. Texas v. Epic: Epic took another shot at the State’s antitrust pleadings, asking the court to make Texas spell out how its employment restrictions harm competition and why Texas law reaches a Wisconsin company’s noncompetes. Veeva v. Epic: The two Wisconsin law professors finally weighed in on whether a would-be employer can challenge someone else’s noncompete. Audacious Inquiry v. CRISP: Our sleepy patent case just evolved into a much more interesting form, with CRISP firing back with attempted monopolization and information blocking counterclaims. Cognizant v. Infosys: After weeks of emails and phone calls, I finally have Judge Starr’s sealed ruling on Infosys’s antitrust counterclaims. Some survived, offering clues about where the Epic (and other system of record) antitrust cases stand their best chance OpenEvidence v. Doximity
Republicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Some states have considered barring companies that own a PBM from also owning brick-and-mortar pharmacies, as CVS does. Two states have followed through. A similar proposal at the federal level has gained prominent sponsors, aligning conservative, business-friendly Republicans with Democrats traditionally more open to government regulation.
Lewis Hamilton Criticizes FIA, Says F1 Races Should Be Longer
The Briton spoke out against the decision to reduce Grands Prix to 290 kilometers and assures that current tires last longer, so the spectacle diminishes.
Adexo Advertising Surpasses 500 Active Businesses and $20 Million in Managed Ad Spend
MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESS Newswire / September 28, 2026 / , a Minneapolis-based AI advertising platform that builds and optimizes Facebook and Google Ads for local and service-based businesses, today announced that it now serves more than 500 active businesses and has managed more than $20 million in advertising spend since launching in 2022.The milestone reflects growing demand among small and mid-sized businesses for advertising measured by qualified leads and booked jobs rather than clicks.
No solid evidence daylight savings time affects mental health, researchers find
Some people experience effects similar to minor jet lag, but no association with significant declines in mental health, study shows
Yahoo Sports: Do the Knicks have enough frontcourt depth for title defense? 3 reasons for optimism
New York losing Mitchell Robinson stings, but could the champs actually be better off?
Navigating the American Dream: How Integrated Financial Tools, Credit and Rewards Can Help Small Businesses Succeed
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School of Social Sciences unites four majors
This semester, the College of Arts and Sciences created the School of Social Sciences, which includes economics, political science, criminology and sociology majors. The creation of the school has been
State Police Celebrate National Forensic Science Week
Governor Maura Healey issued a proclamation recognizing the contributions of more than 250 dedicated forensic science professionals to the criminal justice system.
What to Stream: Quavo album, 'East of Eden' series and 'Minecraft Dungeons II'
A limited series adaptation of “East of Eden” and a new album from Quavo are among streaming releases coming in October. “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” premieres Friday
Kremlin pressures Russian businesses to pay for drone defences
Vladimir Putin backs army and spy agencies’ push to make businesses defend themselves from Ukrainian strikes
T.J. Hockenson limited to two receptions
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson posted two receptions for just 11 yards on four targets in Week 3
Chris Godwin limited to 25 yards
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin posted three receptions for 25 yards on four targets in Week 3
NIO Stock Jumps Overnight As $2.4B Nio Power Deal Brings Geely Into Its Battery Swap Business
The companies are also discussing wider use of battery swapping across Geely-related vehicles, though plans remain preliminary.
HSBC Private Bank's CEO In Optimistic Mood Over Business Growth, Strategy
The volatile market environment and changes wrought by AI and other forces aren't distractions but opportunities for private bankers to demonstrate their value. That's the stance of the HSBC Private Bank chief executive who was appointed at the start of this year.
Binzhou opens aerospace centre for science tourism
The Binzhou Aerospace Exploration Centre in China, opening on 25 September, combines interactive space experiences with education and cultural tourism, aiming to inspire visitors and celebrate China's aerospace achievements.
Recapping the Marlins' 2026 Season
A deep dive into the Miami Marlins’ 80-82 season and reasons for optimism entering the offseason.
Chase Brown limited to 61 rushing yards
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown rushed 13 times for 61 yards in Week 3
Panther Lake teardown reveals Intel 18A in detail — TSMC still leads in density
SemiAnalysis has taken Intel’s Panther Lake apart, showing how the company’s 18A process combines RibbonFET gate-all-around transistors with PowerVia backside power delivery. The analysis finds that 18A delivers logic density similar to TSMC’s N3E, but does not yet give Intel a clear manufacturing lead over TSMC’s newer nodes.
‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ Starts Strong, Eyes ‘American Fiction’-Style Rollout
Bassam Tariq’s Mahershala Ali-starring TIFF favorite Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother had a strong limited opening as distributor Amazon MGM launched the awards contender into a platform release he...
Coach pessimistic about De'Von Achane's injury
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane left the Week 3 game due to a knee injury, and after the game, head coach Jeff Hafley was pessimistic.
Walmart says it's not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels
Walmart is aiming to assuage customers' fears about its new pricing technology as it rolls out digital price labels at its stores.
Scientists Just Used Solar Panels To Convert Plastic Into Hydrogen Fuel
Solar power is awesome because it's emission free, but it's not limited to making electricity; one team is using it to extract hydrogen from plastic.
Scientists say Italy's crust is 'unzipping,' driving Apennine seismic activity
Similar processes may be occurring near the Hellenic trench south of Greece.
Massachusetts ballot Question 3 would eliminate political party primaries in state elections
Cook Political Report founder: House is a ‘done deal’ for Democrats, reclaiming Senate ‘very realistic’
Cook Political Report founder Charlie Cook on Sunday said that it has been a “done deal” conclusion that Democrats are likely to retake the House after the November midterm elections, w…
LeBron James’ Business Partner Maverick Carter Wants $25K Monthly Child Support Cut to $0 as Ex Seeks $35K
Maverick Carter, the longtime business partner and childhood friend of LeBron James, wants a judge to eliminate the $25,000 in monthly child support he currently ... Read More
Phone-free school year: How schools are adjusting to new law
This summer, a new California law required all school districts in the state to have policies either limiting or prohibiting the use of cellphones in school.
Review: Control Resonant: An Impressive PC Version With Superb Scalability
Plus: optimised settings, RT recommendations and much more.
The Science Behind It: How Did Measles Come Back?
In 2000, measles was declared eliminated in the United States. Twenty-six years later, we are talking about it again.
Asimov's laws are not enough to keep robotics and AI safe
Asimov's fictional Three Laws of Robotics famously set safeguards, and tech observers today raise similar concerns about AI.
What higher education can do to get students involved in politics.
A recent national poll conducted by Harvard University revealed that young Americans are a pessimistic bunch. People between ages 18 and 29 view inflation and the rising cost of housing as national crises. More than a quarter of young adults believe they’ll end up worse off financially than their pa...
The Best Time To Eat Probiotic Foods for Gut Health and Immunity
While eating probiotic foods at a certain time of day may not impact their effectiveness, there are specific situations that could maximize their benefits, experts say.
Mikel Arteta / Arsenal contract
The Premier League reigning champions are reportedly set to sign coach Mikel Arteta to a long-term deal, according to ESPN. Arteta’s current deal was set to expire in the summer of 2027, and the current deal was signed in 2024. But the timing of the new deal is significant. Arteta has successfully transformed Arsenal from […] The post Mikel Arteta Agrees To New Arsenal Contract appeared first on Stadium Rant.
What’s the Best Pet DNA Test? We Tested the Most Popular Ones
I sent my cats’ saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results.
Democrats for office, Republicans for policy?
My prediction for this election: Voters will vote against … themselves. Voters will elect Democrats to run virtually everything — and then approve ballot measures telling those Democrats to stop doing virtually everything. Democrats for office. Limited government for policy. Colorado has reinvented ticket splitting without the inconvenience of electing Republicans. We used to split […]
How to make – and keep – friends as a grownup, according to science
(CNN) — One day in 2008, when she was in her early 20s, Jaimie Krems stumbled across Gchat messages between one of her closest friends and her housemate. They’d been
Jets fan confidence plummets after overtime loss to Green Bay
The Jets lost in Week 2 to the Green Bay Packers, and with the defeat Jets fan confidence fell according to our latest SB Nation Reacts polls. The Jets currently are sitting at .500 with a 1-1 record. Our poll has a similar 50-50 split. It is a large drop from last week’s 82 percent […]
Ireland XI vs Israel – Predicted lineup and team news
Ireland will be aiming to recover from their opening UEFA Nations League loss to Kosovo when they take on Israel at the Nagyerdei Stadion on Sunday.The Republic of Ireland comes into this game hoping ...
What can Pennsylvania learn from the Texas measles outbreak?
While the outbreaks have similarities — notably, that the epicenter of the outbreaks in each state hit hardest in counties with concentrations of Mennonites — the public health approaches have differed in part.
Germany vs Greece – Predicted lineup and team news
Germany will be aiming to secure their first win of the new UEFA Nations League campaign when they take on Greece on Sunday at the WWK Arena.Germany go into this fixture still searching for their firs...
Rangers 6, Twins 2: Ober and Out
Well, in their quest to aid major-league history and prevent a sub-.500 team from winning their division, the Texas Rangers knocked the Twins around in a rain-delayed, 6-2 victory on Saturday afternoon. With the Houston Astros just underway, the Rangers improve to 80-81, and give themselves a fighting chance of claiming the West with another […]
Microsoft CEO Says Xbox's "Streamlining" Is "Great To See" Following Recent Layoffs
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called Xbox's ongoing job cuts "great to see," commenting on the restructuring led by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The remark follows Xbox's latest layoffs, which cut 268 more jobs on top of the 1,600 eliminated earlier this year, part of a plan that has already folded...
Guardant Health (GH) Stock Could Be Undervalued Despite Its 5x Run
Guardant Health has turned into one of the stronger movers in U.S. healthcare, with the share price now reflecting very optimistic expectations in the eyes of many investors. With that backdrop, the central question is whether the current valuation is properly supported by the cash flows the business can generate over time. The stock has delivered a very large 3 year return of about 5x, which puts real pressure on the cash flow story to support such a move. Recent coverage gains for Guardant...