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Free drive-thru flu shots return to San Antonio through University Health, Bexar County
The flu vaccination events are open to adults and children 6 months and older; registration is required
Will the AI bubble break American politics?
Is the massive investment in artificial intelligence creating a catastrophic economic bubble? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Damir Marusic sits down with Impact Theory co-founder Tom Bilyeu to break down the risks of AI-driven debt, shadow banking, and fast-depreciating GPU hardware. They examine how an AI market correction could ignite political extremism, critique US fiscal policy under Donald Trump, and discuss what it will take to rebuild the American middle class.
Tesla FSD v14 swerved and try to drive me into a ditch for no reason
Tesla FSD v14.3.6 tried to take a highway exit it had already passed at 110 km/h on an empty, well-marked road at night. Here's what happened.
What Happens When Public Health and Computer Science Build AI Together?
As universities race to prepare students and researchers for an AI-driven future, a new perspective from George Washington University public health researcher Seble Frehywot argues that one of the biggest opportunities may be hiding in plain sight: bringing public health and computer science departments together.
Beyond Access: Rethinking the Digital Health Divide
A new framework highlights five drivers of meaningful digital health inclusion and equity.
North Africa's 'Youth Bulge' Will Remain a Significant Factor in the Region's Politics
Large numbers of young people in North Africa are not inherently destabilizing, but weak job creation and deteriorating public services will deepen social polarization, and make young people an increasingly important driver of economic pressure, protest, violence and migration. In 2025, approximatel
Sauer: Mass. must get ahead of health care fraud
If policymakers drag their feet, Medicare Advantage’s waste, fraud, and abuse problems could erode public trust, drive up taxpayer costs, and threaten the long-term viability of the program.
Land Rover Defender Dakar: 626Hp Rally Beast You Can Drive
Land Rover Defender Dakar blends D7X-R rally hardware, a 626-horsepower V8, and a focused 2+2 cabin into a limited-run, $170,000 street SUV.
5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Hims & Hers Health’s Q2 Earnings Call
Hims & Hers Health’s second quarter results were driven by strong subscriber growth and a ramp-up in its branded weight loss offerings, yet the market reacte...
Community feeling impact of SF's Broadway Tunnel closures as major seismic upgrade project underway
Drivers, residents and business owners are preparing for a potentially challenging Monday commute as a major construction project at San Francisco's Broadway Tunnel gets underway.
Drive evens series with ‘Burgers with Sunday win
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In Sunday’s Salute to the Negro Leagues game between Greenville and Hub City, the teams wore Spartanburg Sluggers and Greenville Black Spinners jerseys. The Drive (24-24, 50-61) took an early lead over the Spartanburgers (18-29, 52-61) and held on the whole way for a 10-5 win. Starting pitchers Enrique Segura (L, 1-5) and Matt Duffy both […]
CUNY’s Computer Science Growing Pains
After a decade-long enrollment boom, CUNY faces faculty shortages and pressure to prepare students in the field for an AI-driven job market.
Linux 7.2 Released With Faster I/O, New AMD & Intel Driver Improvements
Linus Torvalds just released Linux 7.2 as stable! After a very busy kernel cycle due to the increased patch and reporting churn due to AI/LLM ages, Linux 7.2 managed to make it out today on-schedule for this feature-packed kernel
Linux Kernel 7.2 Officially Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 7.2 is now available to download with new features, improvements, and enhanced hardware support through new and updated drivers.
Growing threat to free speech: Bogus copyright claims are making political stories disappear
Google’s removal of stories underscores mounting concern that federal copyright law is being used by people relying on automated, AI-driven and anonymous complaints to file fraudulent takedown notices, all in the name of suppressing headline news.
Fourteen foodborne parasites still drive 171 million illnesses worldwide, analysis finds
Recent Cyclospora outbreaks have renewed public attention to foodborne parasites, but they also highlight a broader reality: These diseases continue to affect millions of people around the world and remain ...
New study finds HGST, WD hard drives fail less often than Seagate and Toshiba
The peer-reviewed IEEE study was written by Christoph Siemroth of the University of Essex and Yeomyung Park of Sungkyunkwan University. It reviewed data on 443,156 drives used...
Cherry Bowl Drive-In to host free Faith and Family Night
There is no charge for admission or any of the evening’s activities.
Guest Commentary: ‘New weather’ reality defies politics
The climate has caused more disruptions this summer. Liberal politicians will blame the fossil fuel industries for continuing to drive up greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere; conservatives will blame regulation and lack of…
Waymo is taking a bite out of rideshare. Driver impact is hard to see.
Waymo's share of gross bookings in SF, LA, and Phoenix are in the high teens, data showed. Experts say the impact on drivers is still murky.
Mark Cuban tells Ro Khanna 'you don't understand business,' threatens investment shift over billionaire tax
Mark Cuban warned Rep. Ro Khanna that California's proposed billionaire tax could drive startup founders out of the state, vowing to avoid investing there.
5 Harbor Freight Tools You Can Only Buy In-Store
This socket tool set, compound miter saw, drill/driver, oscillating multi-tool, and jet fan blower are only available in Harbor Freight stores.
Bruin to Bruin: Internationally renowned health economist, global health reform leader and UCLA Associate of the Chancellor Dr. Felicia Marie Knaul
Listen to health economist and global health leader Dr. Felicia Marie Knaul sit down with Editorial Board member and Podcasts Editor Megan Vahdat to discuss her work advancing health equity, shaping health systems around the world and drawing on personal experience to drive meaningful change.
Malik Willis turns heads immediately in impressive Dolphins debut
Malik Willis wasted no time making an impression in his Dolphins debut, leading a 93-yard touchdown drive and completing 4 of 5 passes in Miami’s preseason opener.
Demolition derby drivers bring passion to Rockingham County Fair
Devin Armstrong had been the victor of many demolition derbies.
Business needed to help with Goodwill drive
Contest involves local high school football games
Bernie-backed California House candidate called DEI a ‘social justice-driven duty,’ embraced activist role
Bernie Sanders-backed California candidate Randy Villegas promoted DEI as a "social justice-driven duty" in his academic writings on community colleges.
5 Insightful Analyst Questions From PENN Entertainment’s Q2 Earnings Call
PENN Entertainment delivered results for Q2 that met Wall Street’s revenue expectations and produced a significant upside in non-GAAP earnings per share, prompting a positive market reaction. Management emphasized the strength of the retail casino segment, highlighting record revenues driven by recently completed property development projects and increased demand from mid- and high-value customers. CEO Jay Snowden cited broad-based momentum, noting, “Our best-in-class property level management t
In a Heartbeat: Navigating the intersection of AI and personal healthcare
The use of artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous, but when it comes to health care, determining when and where organic intelligence should drive action could be a lifesaving distinction. Dr. Jose Francisco Abad, a family medicine physician and certified clinical informatics specialist guiding AI implementation at UPMC, recently parsed the
Marvel unveils X-Men cast: Adam Driver, Inde Navarrette, and more set for May 2028 film
Inde Navarrette, Christopher Abbott, and Adam Driver headline Marvel's rebooted mutant team, arriving in theaters May 5, 2028.
Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarette will go Rogue in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ reboot
Adam Driver will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Mister Sinister in Disney and Marvel's “X-Men” reboot.
Ex-Dolphins Star Tua Tagovailoa Gets Clear Falcons QB Outlook
Former Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is looking for a fresh start with the Atlanta Falcons to prove that he can still be a starter in the NFL. Moreover, Tagovailoa is in the driver’s seat to run away with the Falcons’ starting job.Michael Penix Jr. is still working his way back from the left knee […] The post Ex-Dolphins Star Tua Tagovailoa Gets Clear Falcons QB Outlook appeared first on HEAVY.
'X-Men' lures Adam Driver as archvillain, 'Obsession' star Inde Navarrette
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The X-Men are finally assembling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a surprising archvillain.
'X-Men' movie recruits Adam Driver as Marvel's archvillain Mr. Sinister
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The X-Men are finally assembling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel's 'X-Men' movie recruits Adam Driver as archvillain Mr. Sinister
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The X-Men are finally assembling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Essentia Health partners with United Way of Cass-Clay to prepare students for upcoming school year through annual School Supply Drive
Essentia Health was proud to once again support and sponsor the 28th annual United Way of Cass-Clay School Supply Drive and to serve as the drive's
'Yesteryear' and the tradwife trend hold a message
It turns out keeping chickens and growing vegetables don’t just drive social-media clicks: They’re also habits associated with better long-term health.
Weirton’s Park Drive corridor sees new business and expanded health care development
New development along Park Drive in Weirton is bringing a mix of business growth, housing and expanded health care, with city leaders saying more projects are o
Report of bomb threat in Menomonee Falls being investigated
The Menomonee Falls Fire Department confirmed a report of a bomb threat Friday afternoon near Old Orchard Court and Valley View Drive.
The Iconic 911 Slantnose Returns as the Insane Porsche Flachbau RS
Porsche Sonderwunsch has cooked up a new version of the famous 911 slantnose from the 1980s, built on the bones of a 2018 911 GT2 RS.
Coe warns on interference in sport: Keep politicians on the bus but out of the driver's seat
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has discussed topics including track and field’s ban on Russian athletes, private equity in sports and FIFA’s credibility crisis following a controversial overturned red card at the World Cup
RUF’s Ehra Is The Analog 911 Porsche Won’t Sell You
Named after the track where the Yellowbird made history, RUF's Ehra is a deliberately compact, driver-focused weapon
Maryland’s new hospital payment model could drive up health insurance costs
Insurers warn the transition could shift more expenses to private payers and consumers while testing the stability of the state’s unique health care system.
Health policy must be driven by data, not political grandstanding
'The administration’s anti-vaccine rhetoric will only sow widespread confusion, ultimately driving up rates of entirely preventable childhood diseases,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Former NFL Lineman Jared Odrick Finding 'New Purpose' In Racing
NFL lineman-turned-driver Jared Odrick has found new meaning in life after trading in his cleats for cars.
More, more, more: Lakers deal is the latest in sports gold rush
The blockbuster sale of the Los Angeles Lakers this week keeps alive a sports gold rush among North America's billionaire elite, with pricey media rights, skyrocketing attendance and insatiable fans helping drive prices sky-high.
McLaren's new supercar looks nothing like its other models - and it's got a manual
"Tactile, analogue and deeply mechanical": V8 tribute to Bruce McLaren enters production in 2028
Robert Saleh Reflects on Cam Ward's Decision Making vs. 49ers
Despite a strong opening drive, Tennessee's quarterback struggled with rushed mechanics and inconsistent play, leaving the coaching staff to focus on correctable mistakes before the regular season.
McLaren Revives Manual in First Stick-Shift Supercar Since F1
Meet the McLaren McL 6GT. The company hasn't built anything like it in almost 35 years.
The $500+ Million Digital Twin in Entertainment Market 2026: Industry to Quintuple in Size, Exceeding $2.5 Billion by 2032
Growth is driven by AI-powered platforms, real-time 3D visualization, virtual production, digital humans, cloud collaboration and immersive experiences...
Pace appoints Andy Fenny as president to drive life science growth
Pace, a science and technology company, has appointed Andrew (Andy) Fenny as president of Pace Life Sciences, the organization’s life sciences division, to lead the business into its next phase of strategic growth with a focus on expanding support and capacity for pharmaceutical and biotech clients across the development cycle.
BREAKING: Netflix to shut down two more game studios
Netflix is sticking with video games but once again reducing the number of studios it owns making games. The streaming giant is closing Los Angeles-based Night School studio, which it acquired in 2021 and plans to close Helsinki-based Moonloot, which was founded in 2022. Just six weeks ago, Night School had released Unhinged, a novel 30-minute first-person horror game, streamable on TVs to Netflix users. The game was hailed by Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters in a call with investors. Six weeks later, Night School is closing. Prior to its Netflix tenure, Night School had developed the award-winning supernatural thriller Oxenfree. A second Oxenfree game followed after the purchase, as well as a mobile game designed to tie in to an episode of the Netflix show Black Mirror. Netflix attributed the studio closures to a prioritization around kids gaming, party games, story-driven fare and games with mainstream hooks, such as a recently released FIFA game. “We see an opportunity to be more focused in our execution, so we are making organizational changes to the business to match those priorities,” a Netflix spokesperson told Game File. Netflix is also cutting jobs from its internal games team. A rep declined to say how many jobs were being lost by these cutbacks. “We are incredibly grateful to the talented colleagues we’re saying goodbye to today. We thank them for all their contributions to Netflix, and wish them the best,” the rep said. Netflix started releasing video games, initially on mobile as a free bonus to subscribers, in 2021. By 2023, Mike Verdu, then the head of Netflix’s game operations, was telling me that the company was committed to growing carefully, as it offered more games and built up internal game studios. At the time, it hadn’t made any gaming job cuts. Since then, Netflix has altered its approach. In 2024, it shut down Team Blue, a start-up studio led by ex-Call of Duty and Halo developers that was exploring making a high-end first-person game for the service. Last October, Netflix shut down another studio, Boss Fight, shortly after Peters praised the team’s Squid Game game to investors. (One of Boss Fight’s main developers now works on the Netflix FIFA game for outside studio Delphi.) And in December, Netflix sold cozy game studio Spry Fox back to its founders. Amid all of this, Netflix has shifted from emphasizing mobile games to offering games through TVs and PCs, via streamed connections, with phones used as controllers. That’s how Night School’s Unhinged worked, along with games such as Boggle and Party Crashers that have collectively helped the Netflix game controller app chart well on mobile app stores. The studio cuts leave Netflix with a central gaming team that works with external developers, and a dedicated first party studio in, Helsinki-based Next Games, which produced many of the company’s couch-centric party games. The move away from having a roster of internal game studios aligns with Netflix’s own approach to shows and movies, which are largely produced externally. The company owns few TV/film production studios of its own. The gaming industry overall is seeing large holders of multiple studios cut back, with Sony, Ubisoft, Embracer, Microsoft and other giants closing or selling off studios. Cuts in California-based studios, where costs often run relatively high, have been particularly acute. Netflix has faced skepticism about its gaming plans for years. The moves today are likely to fuel them, and the company has few upcoming projects to counter the narrative. Among the few hinted, acclaimed independent studio Don’t Nod said last year it was working on a game tied to a major Netflix franchise.
CRISPR roadblocks: Scientists identify genes blocking gene therapy success
Like a delivery driver navigating crowded city streets, a gene-therapy-toting lipid nanoparticle faces a gauntlet of potential detours on its journey toward a cell's nucleus. First, there's entering the ...
Turkiye’s AK Party turns 25: A journey of change and renewal
In a quarter-century, the party has strengthened democracy, driven development and elevated Turkiye’s global standing.
11 Tips from Business Leaders on How to Let Workers Lead the Way
Businesses on this year’s Best Workplaces list put employees in the driver's seat. Here’s how that strategy pays off.
Wooree Green Science Introduces LipoPrime™ Liposomal Ingredients to the U.S. Market with a Data-Driven Approach to Performance and Quality
Wooree Green Science Co., Ltd., a leader in advanced liposomal delivery technologies, announced that its LipoPrime™ liposomal ingredient platform is now available to U.S. dietary supplement and functional nutrition brands.
Why Trust, Not Tech, Will Determine AI Adoption In Business Travel
Trust will drive AI adoption. In this interview AMEX GBT exec talks about how trust impacts usage.
Mock Crash Kicks off Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign on Health Science Campus
UToledo Health joined local law enforcement and health agencies to stage a realistic drunk driving crash simulation outside the Lloyd A. Jacobs Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center.
Abbott to pump up blood supply with $1M college sports prize amid US crisis
Abbott is again tapping into the competitive spirit of Big Ten universities to drive blood donations,
'Imposing ignorance': US climate science under siege
A benchmark U.S. report on the fast-changing state of the Arctic has been canceled. The nation's top research body has removed a chapter on global warming from a reference manual for judges.
Embracer tops quarterly profit expectations as PC, console business improves
Swedish gaming company Embracer posted first-quarter adjusted operating profit that more than doubled analysts' expectations on Thursday, driven by stronger earnings from its PC and console games business.
ROUNDUP: Katie Hobbs Meets With Kingman Small Business Owners and Rallies Supporters in Bullhead City
KINGMAN – Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs stopped by Mudd on 66 in Kingman, Arizona to tour the establishment and hear directly from the owners about how rising costs driven by Washington, D.C. policies have affected their day-to-day operations and their ability to thrive. She later joined local leaders, organizers, and volunteers to officially open the […]
Shopify Inc. (SHOP) Soars as Jim Cramer Applauds AI-Driven Business Formation
Software platforms faced selling pressure due to concerns that generative AI tools would replace traditional software architectures. However, Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) broke away from sector headwinds after second-quarter financial results showed AI tools driving business formation rather than displacing its e-commerce infrastructure. Because Shopify serves small and medium-sized businesses requiring turnkey checkout, payment processing, and […]
Scientists discover a hidden brain rhythm that could improve Parkinson’s treatment
Scientists have pinpointed a brain network—and its distinctive electrical rhythm—that appears to drive the benefits of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease. The discovery could lead to more precise, personalized stimulation settings and better results for patients.
UConn Institute of Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion
The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk
UConn Institute of Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion
The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk
Miami DDA awards 15 new business incentive grants
The Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) has approved a new round of business incentive grants, supporting the launch or expansion of 15 businesses across the Arts & Entertainment District, Brickell, and the Central Business District. The program has proven a driver of economic activity, helping 40 businesses open their doors in the urban core
ARMK Q2 Deep Dive: Nexus Expansion and Core Business Growth Drive Momentum
Food and facilities services provider Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 9.3% year on year ...
Drive-through coffee truck opens for business in Manchester
A mother and son have opened a mobile coffee business in Manchester, bringing specialty drinks to Clay County residents. Donna and Jordan Jackson launched the Mountain Mug Coffee Truck on Tuesday.
Cardiac CT's future could include AI-driven prevention, noncontrast imaging
Structural heart disease is just one of the many areas where cardiac CT is expected to expand in the near future.
Small business optimism rebounds in July, led by stronger hiring plans
NFIB said small business optimism rose above its long-term average in July, driven by stronger hiring and investment plans, though uncertainty remained elevated.
Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including a Windows Driver Zero-Day Under Active Attack
Microsoft patches 398 flaws, including exploited CVE-2026-68820 that lets local attackers reach SYSTEM, plus four unauthenticated 9.8 RCEs.
Cone Health one more step closer to bringing new hospital to Mebane
The $250 million Cone Health Mebane Hospital will be located at 103 Medical Park Drive.
AHA resource: Economic Impact of Disparities in Health Outcomes
The AHA Aug. 11 released a new resource guide designed to address a critical gap by helping leaders understand and quantify the economic burden of disparities of health outcomes. The guide provides practical methods to identify and assess the financial impact of health disparities, along with data-driven approaches to implement interventions that both improve outcomes and reduce costs. READ MORE
Digital Twin in Entertainment Market to Reach USD 2,533.2 Million by 2032, Growing at 31.4% CAGR, Says MarketsandMarkets™
Delray Beach, FL, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Digital Twin in Entertainment Market is projected to grow from USD 492.4 million in 2026 to USD 2,533.2 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 31.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Growth is being driven by increasing adoption of virtual production technologies, rising investments in immersive entertainment experiences, and expanding deployment of AI-powered digital twin platforms across film, television, gaming, live events
Joby Aviation to Scale Defense Business Through Acquisition of Resonant Sciences
Acquisition will significantly expand Joby’s defense business by adding a fast-growing company with established programs, classified capabilities and scaled manufacturing operations` Upon closing, Resonant will become Joby’s dedicated defense business, continuing its existing programs while expanding its portfolio to include Joby’s hybrid aircraft and autonomy technologies. Joby’s commercial aircraft business will remain focused on its electric air taxi initiatives Combination will create immediate opportunities to unite Joby’s dual-use aircraft, propulsion and autonomy technologies with Resonant’s radio frequency (RF), sensing and mission systems capabilities as well as its world-leading expertise in low-observability aircraft design Resonant delivered more than $100 million in trailing-twelve-month revenue, representing approximately 40% year-over-year growth, alongside strong adjusted EBITDA generation, driven primarily by long-cycle programs with the U.S. government, prime contractors and next generation defense technology programs
Cardinal Health forecasts full-year profit above estimates on specialty drug strength
U.S. drug distributor Cardinal Health on Tuesday forecast fiscal 2027 profit well above Wall Street expectations after topping fourth-quarter profit estimates, driven by sustained demand for specialty drugs.
Crash closes southbound U.S. 41 Business in Venice
The incident happened about 6:45 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 41 and San Marco Drive.
Formulogic Debuts in Singapore with Science-Driven Barrier Care for Southeast Asia's Sensitive Skin
Formulogic, a science- and evidence-driven dermocosmetic brand dedicated to sensitive skin, developed through dermatological research and clinical validation, officially debuted in Singapore at CONNEX-C Asia 2026, jointly organized by Society of Cosmetic Scientists (Singapore) (SCSS) and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, unveiling its evidence-based barrier care philosophy and a comprehensive skincare system designed specifically for Southeast Asia's unique climate and skin concerns.
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients to spotlight science-driven ingredients at Vitafoods Asia 2026
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, Health Ingredients, a global leader in fermented functional ingredients for human health and nutrition, will showcase its latest science-backed ingredients at Vitafoods Asia 2026, taking place September 2-4, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand
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
Homeland Security intensifies pursuit of noncitizens on voter rolls
Immigrants who said they inadvertently registered to vote while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.
Entertainment and trial attorney on legal issues shaping Tupac Shakur murder trial
Nearly 30 years after rapper Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis has begun with jury selection in a Las Vegas courtroom.
Quantum Computing Inc. Revenue Jumps as Acquisitions Expand Commercial Business
Quantum Computing Inc. reported $5.6 million in second-quarter revenue, largely driven by acquired businesses.
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.
Purple Appoints Jimmy Serrano as Growth Director, Sports & Entertainment to Drive Fan Experience and Venue Growth Across North America
Manchester, LANCS, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple, the leading global guest, staff and multi-tenant WiFi and analytics platform, today...
New "Madden 27" turns you into a news junkie
Madden's refresh reflects sports media's reality: despite heavy layoffs and reorganizations, news remains a vital driver of entertainment and information for fans, teams and athletes alike.
New "Madden 27" turns you into a news junkie
Madden's refresh reflects sports media's reality: despite heavy layoffs and reorganizations, news remains a vital driver of entertainment and information for fans, teams and athletes alike.
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
Son of 1980s tuning hero reveals road-focused take on 911-based supercar, having built 40 desert racers
Why businesses may need to rethink how they plan
According to Axios, we have entered a new era of “post-processable velocity,” where the pace of technological and AI-driven change is faster than individuals, companies, markets and governments can fully absorb, understand or respond to in real time. The major shift is from information moving faster than humans can process to capabilities changing faster than […]
Mission-Driven Mondays: Morris Museum builds community through art, science and curiosity
Morris Museum President and CEO Tom Loughman shares how the Morris Township institution uses art, science and performance to build community.
Political Identity Now Drives Billions In Consumer Funding
Wearables, wallets and scanners show political and lifestyle identity now drives billions in venture funding across a 2x2 consumer market map.
Designing Direct-to-Government Assistance: Three Case Studies in Global Health Financing
In September 2025, the US State Department released the America First Global Health Strategy, announcing a major shift in how the United States programs foreign assistance in one of its largest sectors, representing over $13 billion in FY 2024. Global health dollars, the strategy states, will now flow primarily to foreign governments, not to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), as has been the case in recent decades. The Department has sought to advance this strategy by signing non-binding, multi-year memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with dozens of its largest aid recipients. While officials acknowledge that there will be real challenges to providing direct assistance in the near term, the explicit goal of these MOUs is to transition from donor-driven systems to partner government-led implementation.
Macau Gaming Supplier Asia Pioneer Entertainment (8400.HK) Issues Profit Alert: H1 Net Profit Surges Nearly 90-Fold
Spike Driven by Core Electronic Gaming Equipment DemandHONG KONG and MACAU, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited ("APE" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 8400.HK), a Macau-based electronic gaming equipment (EGE) supplier listed on the GEM market of the Hong Kong Stock…
Media Buying Briefing: How Instrument won Croc’s business in a day
The agency’s calling card is applying tech-driven creative for clients to get them to think far beyond what they're comfortable with.
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Demand Drives September Launch
Apple's September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro family is more than tradition. It is a key part of the entire ecosystem, all built around this fixed date in the calendar.