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Pass Christian elementary school named Emerging Science of Reading School for 2026-2027
Pineville Elementary in Pass Christian was named one of Mississippi’s emerging science of reading schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Accused murderer leaves U.S. from Virginia mental health facility
An accused murderer who was committed to a Virginia mental health facility left the country on a flight while out on a weekend pass, according to court documents.
NC House bill 958 that targets early voting days expected to be vetoed by Gov. Stein
Gov. Josh Stein is expected to act Monday on House Bill 958, a sweeping election measure recently passed by lawmakers that has drawn opposition.
Arepa Zone: “After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered.”
1121 14th Street, NW Thanks to Alexandra for passing on the tough request from the Arepa Zone: "This update is a tough one to write. If you’re a personal friend, you’ve probably already heard a little about what we’re going through. If not, we wanted to share honestly where Arepa Zone is today. After 12
Dayton Better Business Bureau names new president and CEO
John Morris takes over the role nearly 11 months after the passing of previous President and CEO John North.
Europe strengthens its network of social sports schools and surpasses 2,000 beneficiaries
The Real Madrid Foundation developed 34 social sports projects in eight European countries during the 2025-26 season, reaching 2,053 children and...
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Season openers
Midweek action is here. MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday No notable USA players in action. Tuesday Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss anything […]
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.
Trump council’s Randy Levine: Congress must act to fix college sports
College sports need certainty. Student athletes need protection. Universities need a sustainable system. It is time to pass the Protect College Sports Act in both the Senate and the House.
Furman internships turn passion for sports into career possibilities
Furman internships turn passion for sports into career possibilities: Two Furman University students spent the summer gaining hands-on experience with the Greenville Triumph, building professional connections and discovering
Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes deadliest in country's history
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak.
TCG Card Shop Simulator gets full 1.0 launch next month
Xbox Game Pass' addictively good TCG Card Shop Simulator is getting its full 1.0 launch next month, adding a highly requested feature.
James Justin: Everyone kept passing it back to me
Leeds United defender James Justin believes the team have had a fantastic pre-season ahead of the Premier League’s curtain raiser next weekend.Daniel Farke’s side were again impressive in their fi...
BUSINESS ‘Punk, intense and all-encompassing’: Chicagoan Dawn Heilung brings trans artists into focus
Gender Fucked Productions (Gender Fucked) Founder and former Executive Director and Artistic Director Dawn Heilung uses many labels to describe themselves— queer, bisexual, pansexual, polyamorous, trans, non-binary, transfeminine—because “I don’t think one can fully encompass my experience.” “I started [the trans, enby and queer arts and event production focused nonprofit] Gender Fucked Productions in 2022 because […]
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history
At least 2,325 people have been killed, according to government data, surpassing the death toll from 2018-20 outbreak
Browns Expected To Reunite With Three-Time Pro Bowler
The Cleveland Browns are expected to reunite with a three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher.
'Instinctive' Lions Rookie Threatening Veterans For Starting Gig This Summer
The Detroit Lions are expecting several members of their rookie class to make immediate contributions in 2026, including fifth-round corner Keith Abney II. Entering camp, Abney was projected to be a key depth piece in defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's defense and play a role on special teams. The 21-year-old allowed a 44.4% completion rate on 72 targets and a 46.1 passer rating when targeted for Arizona State in 2025.
ASU's Ghost Rowser enters transfer portal
A fan favorite for his hard hits, Rowser racked up 182 tackles, 7.5 for loss, one sack and eight passes defensed over his 27 games in two seasons as a Sun Devil.
Player Ratings: Schalke 0
Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois — 7.5: Had almost nothing to do. Made one save on the only real test he faced. His distribution was very good, misplacing just one pass — a long ball. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 7.5: Fantastic long-range passing throughout. Ibrahima Konaté — 7.5: Very strong cameo. […]
Exclusive | Prosecutors Focus on Four Businesses Tied to Dodgers Owner Mark Walter
Proceeds from loans made by Walter’s insurers passed through firms purportedly controlled by each of these four entities.
What Three Encompass Health Insiders Selling Signals After a Rate Increase
This sale reduced an insider's direct equity holdings by 11%.
The Rare Pyrex Dish That's A Coveted Thrift Store Find
Before you pass over that old Pyrex at the thrift store, check the pattern. This rare vintage design has become particularly coveted by collectors.
Federal judge clears path for border wall construction in Arizona
A federal judge ruled against a Native American tribe's trespassing claims, citing a 1907 proclamation reserving 60 feet of Arizona border land.
LSU football pass rushers earn praise from Tigers offensive line
LSU football added two talented defensive ends in the transfer portal. Both are making an impact during fall camp.
Health expert breaks down impact of daylight saving bill
Physician Dr. Robert Lahita joins 'Fox Report' to discuss the proposed daylight saving time legislation, addressing the possible health impacts if passed.
Young Receivers Trying To Emerge To Help Mendoza Develop
Las Vegas Raiders receiver Jack Bech caught passes from both quarterbacks against Arizona in the Raiders' new offense.
See which local eateries passed inspection
See the latest food service inspection reports from Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties, including violations, inspector comments and restaurants with no violations.
How China’s record-breaking hypergravity centrifuge speeds up Earth physics - Futura-Sciences
The machine exceeds the capacity of its predecessor, the 1,300 g-tonne CHIEF1300, which entered service in September 2025. Both units surpass the former record holder at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi, which operates at 1,200 g-tonnes. The facility, named the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary...
Hawaiʻi Department of Health authorizes reopening of Baan Thai Family Cuisine in Kailua-Kona
The restaurant food completed a list of nine corrective actions to pass a follow-up inspection.
Kyler Murray Gets Pointed Advice After Vikings Beat Giants
Kyler Murray saw his first action with the Minnesota Vikings in the 13-10 preseason win over the New York Giants on Aug. 13 at MetLife Stadium. Murray saw limited time on the field, going 2-for-3 on his pass attempts for 10 passing yards.After winning the Vikings’ QB competition, Murray will now need to focus on getting […] The post Kyler Murray Gets Pointed Advice After Vikings Beat Giants appeared first on HEAVY.
Seahawks’ Jalen Milroe Gets Blunt Message After Loss to Cowboys
The Seattle Seahawks fell in their preseason opener 17-7 to the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 15 at Lumen Field. With Sam Darnold not seeing action in the contest, it allowed for backups Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe to see the field.Regarding Milroe, the 23-year-old went 5-for-8 on his pass attempts, resulting in 36 passing yards. […] The post Seahawks’ Jalen Milroe Gets Blunt Message After Loss to Cowboys appeared first on HEAVY.
Richmond Baker Combines Science and Passion in Cottage Bakery
Valeriya Romashchenko opened Cuprum Bakery in 2024, offering sourdough and other baked goods produced in her home kitchen in the Inner Richmond. The popularity of Romashchenko’s cottage bakery, lik…
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.
Democrats officially set their 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina going first
The Democratic National Committee passed the party’s calendar Saturday.
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Has Strong Justin Jefferson Message
Justin Jefferson still reached the 1,000-yard mark last season, but it was anything but a smooth year for the Minnesota Vikings star. The inconsistent play at quarterback took a toll on Jefferson’s production, leading some to rule him out as the best wideout in the NFL.During the 2025 campaign, Jefferson played 392 pass snaps for […] The post Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Has Strong Justin Jefferson Message appeared first on HEAVY.
DeMarcus Lawrence says 2026 season will be his last
The veteran pass rusher will play out the final chapter of his career in Seattle.
Measuring Whether Behavioral Health Crisis Systems Reach People in Need
Since passage of the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021, the United States has made significant investments in behavioral health crisis response systems,
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.
Klint Kubiak considering giving Fernando Mendoza more first-team reps
Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza acquitted himself well in his preseason debut, completing 10-of-16 passes for 97 yards with a touchdown in his 31 offensive snaps.
Researcher-artist paves the way for science communication
Lulu Perez ‘26 is combining her passions for research and art. She has created scientific illustrations that are bringing FIU research to life.
A sunscreen ‘gamechanger?’ What the science says about bemotrizinol
Stanford Health Care delivers the highest levels of care and compassion. SHC treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, primary care issues, and many more.
Pokemon Pokopia sales top five million
Total sales for Pokemon Pokopia have surpassed five million units, The Pokemon Company announced.
Florida AG Uthmeier rewrites property tax amendment language after ruling
Sixty percent of voters have to vote in favor of the amendment for it to pass.
Colorado health officials order detention center to turn over records about tuberculosis case
Thursday’s action escalates a weeks-long standoff that may now end in a courtroom.
Raiders’ Latest Maxx Crosby Update Hints at Blockbuster Trade
The Las Vegas Raiders have gone through a rollercoaster offseason with superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby. Even now, the final conclusion to the situation doesn’t seem to be in place.Crosby entered the NFL offseason as a clear-cut trade candidate. It didn’t take long for the Raiders to agree to a deal that sent him to […] The post Raiders’ Latest Maxx Crosby Update Hints at Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Got High Praise From Former NFL QB
While it doesn’t get talked about as often, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has continued to prove himself as one of the NFL‘s best at the position.Each year, Prescott keeps statistically being in the top 10 in passing. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, they have not been to the playoffs over the last two seasons.Entering the […] The post Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Got High Praise From Former NFL QB appeared first on HEAVY.
Oregon Pass-Rusher Named ESPN Preseason All-American
While the Ducks' offense faced notable snubs, A’Mauri Washington anchors the defense as a dominant force primed to lead Oregon’s pursuit of a historic national championship title.
Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross
This weekend, XBOX Game Pass members can hop into the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross.
A Surprise Credit After an Overseas Purchase: the Tariff Refunds Now Flowing Through Shippers
NEW YORK (AP) — If you bought something from an overseas vendor last year, it might be time to check your bank account. Shippers including FedEx and UPS that acted as customs brokers for imported packages and received tariff refunds from the U.S. government have started to pass on those refunds to ...
NY still hasn’t passed organ transplant protections for people with disabilities
In New York, lawmakers have spent nearly a decade trying to add more specific protections to state law.
A woman on a mission
Mindy Engevik, Ph.D., is a woman on a mission. Make that TWO missions. Her vocation is studying the interaction between gut microbes and the gastrointestinal tract. Her avocation is advancing the careers of young women in science. She’s passionate about both goals, and she’s recently earned two prestigious national awards recognizing her achievements.
Asia-Pacific parliamentarians urge bolder action for universal health coverage, climate resilience and responsible AI
Parliamentarians representing 16 countries from across the Asia-Pacific region concluded the Ninth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) today, reaffirming their key role in advancing universal health coverage (UHC) amid the risks and opportunities posed by AI and climate change. In adopting the Phnom Penh Communiqué, parliamentarians urged fellow legislators regionwide to strengthen sustainable financing for UHC to widen access to health for all, including the most vulnerable populations; promote responsible governance of AI amid ethical concerns over this fast-evolving technology; and build climate-resilient health systems to anticipate and respond to mounting pressures ranging from rising sea levels in coastal areas to air pollution and other environmental degradation.The National Assembly of Cambodia, with support from Cambodia’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted the Forum in Phnom Penh from 11 to 13 August 2026 – the first time the Forum has convened in a Mekong country.Parliamentarians urge action to close gaps in accessIn the Communiqué, parliamentarians recognized that at-risk and marginalized groups are the ones most severely affected by gaps in access to health services. These groups include people living in poverty, women and children, persons with disabilities, older people, migrants, refugees, and those in rural, remote or island communities. The Communiqué urges fellow parliamentarians and policy-makers to advocate for laws and policies that support sustainable financing to protect people from financial hardship, with a focus on primary health care, prevention and equity. "The Communiqué is a call to action. It sets out ambitious, concrete measures that deliver meaningful impact on the ground. We are all accountable for advancing universal health coverage and translating our commitments into tangible results. Cambodia is fully committed to advancing UHC, including the promotion of ‘healthy people, prosperous country’ campaign,” said Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia.His Excellency Professor Chheang Ra, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia, highlighted the need for collaboration beyond the health sector. “Universal health coverage cannot be achieved by the Ministry of Health alone. It requires support, particularly from parliamentarians, across political, legislative, financial, social protection, education, infrastructure, and environmental domains. While each country follows its own path, one factor is universally critical for success: strong governance and leadership. We all believe in this principle, and in our respective political roles, we remain committed to strengthening these key success factors to ensure that no one is left behind.”Promoting responsible AI adoption Parliamentarians acknowledged that, while AI has already demonstrated its ability to improve access to health services and support delivery, careful and ethical governance is necessary to safeguard quality, safety, privacy and public trust. This underscores the importance of parliamentarians in promoting legal and regulatory frameworks addressing liability, records ownership and data governance, while embracing innovation that protects ethical practice.“Without strong governance, safeguards for privacy and data security, sustainable financing, and attention to those most at risk of exclusion, new technologies may widen existing gaps instead of closing them. This is why parliamentarians matter. We pass laws. We approve budgets. We scrutinize government action. We represent communities. We can ask whether health services are reaching rural, remote, ageing, poor, and marginalized populations. We can ask whether innovation is being guided by equity, evidence, and ethics,” said Hon. Man Hee Lee, President of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health.Building climate-resilient health systemsParliamentarians also reiterated that the climate crisis is a direct threat to people’s health and to achieving UHC more broadly, deepening the same gaps in access already faced by at-risk and marginalized communities. They recognized the need for WHO Member States to ensure sufficient national appropriations and oversight, and for parliamentarians to raise awareness in their constituencies and mobilize local action in building climate-resilient and sustainable health systems.“Universal health coverage, climate change and AI cannot be addressed in isolation. The same communities struggling to access health services today are often the ones most exposed to climate shocks, and most in need of the opportunities AI can offer if this technology is governed responsibly,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “Having served previously in this Forum myself as a parliamentarian from Tonga, I recognize how the Phnom Penh Communiqué reflects the shared resolve of legislators across the Asia-Pacific region: the laws parliamentarians pass and the budgets they approve help ensure this progress reaches the people who need it most.”As the Forum drew to a close, delegates reflected on what they would carry back to their own parliaments and constituencies.“I wish to share three points here worth carrying home from Phnom Penh: we need to invest in primary health care as the foundation of coverage; we need to remove the barriers that keep people from care, whether financial, geographic or social; and we need to build systems that are inclusive by design, protecting those most at risk of being left behind,” added Hon. Ouch Borith, First Vice-President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia.###Notes for editors:The Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) is a platform for parliamentarians to exchange ideas, build political will, strengthen capacity and foster collaboration towards sustainable health action. This was the ninth meeting of the APPFGH, with the theme “Universal Health Coverage in the era of Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence”. Target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals calls on countries to achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health services, and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. In the Western Pacific, UHC service coverage index (SDG 3.8.1) rose from 63 in 2000 to 81 in 2023 (figures include Indonesia), and roughly one in four people in the Western Pacific have experienced financial hardship (SDG 3.8.2). Progress towards UHC in the Asia-Pacific region remains uneven, with hundreds of millions of people still lacking access to essential health services or facing financial hardship due to health-related expenses. Strengthening the role of parliaments – through legislation, financing and oversight – is central to closing this gap and accelerating progress towards UHC across the region.Parliamentarians participating in APPFGH in Cambodia this week include: Hon. Pehin Dato Adanan YUSOF, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. Rosmawatty ABDUL MUMIN, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. LORK Kheng, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. YOS Phanita, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOUN Khundy, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. HENG Halim, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOENG Noupheap, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. SENG Nhak, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. LY Sukry, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. NHOEURN Raden, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. Dr Ratu Atonio LALABALAVU, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Vijay NATH, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Man Hee LEE, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Jiho CHA, Republic of Korea; Hon. Jonghun BAEK, Republic of Korea; Hon. Youngsuk SEO, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Phayvanh KEOPASEUTH, Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Hon. Suhaizan Bin KAIAT, Malaysia; Hon. Dr Perpetua KONMAN, Federated States of Micronesia; Hon. Ganmaa DAVAASAMBUU, Mongolia; Hon. Charmaine SCOTTY, Republic of Naoero; Hon. Vincent Ambance KUMURA, Papua New Guinea; Hon. Dr Edwin CRUZADO, Republic of the Philippines; Hon. AUUAPAAU Mulipola Aloitafua Mulipola, Samoa; Hon. ASIATA TAVUI Tafu Salevao, Samoa; Hon. Dr Alani Petelo TANGITAU, Tonga; Hon. Paul PAOLO, Republic of Vanuatu; Hon. Franklyn Ezra WILLIAM, Republic of Vanuatu.For more information, contact: WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific: wprocom@who.int National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia (International Relations Department): ir.nacambodia@gmail.com
Elon Musk: SpaceX’s AI Revenue Will Surpass Its Entire Space Business “Next Month”
Elon Musk just told SpaceX employees that a business most people have never heard of will soon dwarf rockets, Starlink, and every other revenue line the company has ever built, and he gave a specific month.
WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history
GENEVA (AP) — The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history that killed over 11,000 people out of more than 28,000 cases, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
8 Best Uses For The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8's Wide Screen
With its wide 4:3 inner screen, the passport-shaped Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 makes it easier than ever to read, write, game, and even work on mobile.
3,500-year-old skeletons challenge what scientists thought they knew about syphilis
Ancient remains from Vietnam suggest diseases like yaws may have been passed from mother to child thousands of years ago, a form of transmission often assumed to indicate syphilis. The discovery could overturn how scientists interpret ancient infections and complicate the long-running mystery of syphilis’s origins.
Colorado laws around sports betting, social media search warrants take effect
Dozens of new laws passed during the legislative session this year go into effect in Colorado on Wednesday.
Trump plays down Air Force One plane switch as criticism grows over ‘decoy’ passengers
President says Secret Service wanted him on ‘different plane’ due to threat as Democrats call for congressional briefing
Dolphins Filmed Hunting With Shells – And Possibly Passing The Skill to Their Offspring
"The second I saw that shell in the air, I immediately knew what was happening."
Oil prices climb as Iran talks hit new impasse; Tui hit by high fuel costs
Brent crude prices hover near $90 per barrel, as fallout from Iran war hits travel firm Tui’s profits
How The Global Business Community Is Responding To Tariffs & The Strait Of Hormuz Impasse: Expert
When the Supreme Court blocked a large swath of his tariffs, Trump said his administration had "very powerful alternatives." Now we know what those alternatives are.
Packers Training Camp Recap: Pass-catchers return to practice
WRs Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed returned to practice for the Green Bay Packers, as did TE Josh Whyle
Scientists say U.S. will suffer if White House bars science with China
A proposed Office of Management and Budget rule will ban all research funding for U.S. science collaboration with China, which has surpassed the U.S. as the world’s top investor and producer of science and engineering research and development.
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.”
Overwatch Battle Pass Revamp Is Helping With The FOMO
The game’s shift to a Battle Pass structure in 2022 has made it difficult to get cosmetics if you’re not playing consistently each season
Trump Administration Bypasses Science Again, Doubles Down on Restrictions to Childhood Vaccines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration today issued a new executive order directing changes to the federal childhood vaccine schedule that, if fully implemented, would reduce access to life-saving vaccines for children, add new barriers to care, and further degrade the scientific process the federal government has relied on for decades to ensure vaccine access […]
How Serena Raj Found Her Calling at the Intersection of Medicine and Public Health
Miller School M.D./M.P.H. student Serena Raj combines a passion for pediatrics and patient advocacy as she strives to improve care outcomes.
U.S. small business sentiment surged to an 11-month high in July as hiring plans jumped
The optimism index climbed 2.4 points to 99.8, surpassing its 52-year average, while planned hiring jumped to its highest level since October 2022
New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn't know about passkeys
Why passkey apps treat Windows differently than other operating systems.
'A Must-Have Day 1 Purchase': Remedy Bets Big on Control Resonant, as Alan Wake 2 Passes 3 Million Sold
Alan Wake and Control developer Remedy is betting big on Control Resonant, as Alan Wake 2 finally passes 3 million copies sold.
Former Donegal footballer McHugh passes away
Former Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh passes away following a car crash in County Cavan.
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Lone Arranger
Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Lone Arranger of Adams County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Lone Arranger has been in full bloom in Adams County for more than 28 years,” said Chair Ernst. "One bouquet at a time, Jessica has created beautiful arrangements for countless occasions – from displays for Governors Chet Culver and Terry Branstad to serving as a longtime vendor at the Adams County Fair. Lone Arranger is beloved for its high-quality products and attentive customer service, all stemming from hard work that has not gone unnoticed." Lone Arranger got its start as the “Flower and Garden Center” founded by Dale and Caroline Jackson out of their home. Over the years, the business passed into the hands of Larry and Sherry Archer, followed by Ros and Darlene Peterson. In 1999, Jessica Wilson purchased the shop after completing two internships there and earning a degree in floriculture from Kirkwood Community College. Today, under Jessica’s leadership, Lone Arranger has continued to grow its presence both locally and beyond. The shop contributed to the award-winning Rain Bird float featured in the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade and has provided decorations for community organizations and events, including the Adams County Chamber of Commerce. The florist is cherished by Iowans for its versatility to cater to all events, including proms, weddings, and baby showers. Jessica’s “Operation Dream Closet” helps high schoolers in need access free prom attire through donations and has made an exceptional difference in the local community. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###
Deadline passes for Rep. Max Miller to be replaced on Ohio ballot as he faces domestic abuse claims
Embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller is staying in the race for his Ohio congressional district
$100 GTA VI Ultimate Edition Surpasses Standard Edition in Pre-Orders
Grand Theft Auto VI is leading the charge in the $80 AAA race, which has understandably upset many gamers, but the $100 Ultimate Edition has been another point of contention in online discussions. However, despite the online discussions potentially suggesting otherwise, Take-Two CEO, Strauss...
After GOP stalls confirmation, Gov. Stein moves NC public safety chief to new job
This comes after lawmakers passed a bill adding a way for the Senate to thwart a Cabinet appointee.
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.
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