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After two-year hiatus from concerts, Arrowhead back in business with big names
The World Cup caused Chiefs’ stadium to be unavailable for concerts, but there will be at least three in 2027.
Talks advanced in FC Nantes sale
Waldemar Kita is nearing an agreement to sell FC Nantes to a group of French and Portuguese investors, as per a report from L’Équipe. Kita bought Nantes for €10m back in 2007 and has now set a ��...
Jalen Brunson says he's 'fully cleared' ahead of Knicks season
Jalen Brunson says he's 'fully cleared' ahead of Knicks season
This Overlooked Infrastructure Problem Can Break a Growing Business. Here's How to Prevent It.
Here's what happens when growth outpaces the systems built to support it.
Betsy Devos, education advocate, business leader, philanthropist
DeVos is a longtime education advocate and one-time U.S. Secretary of Education under President Donald J. Trump.
Scientists stunned: the red-footed tortoise may actually have an optimistic mindset - Futura-Sciences
Meet the Reptile Detectives: At Lincoln University’s Cold-Blooded Cognition Lab Let’s take a trip (no suitcase needed!) to the Cold-Blooded Cognition Lab at Lincoln University, right in the heart of England, not far from the East coast. Our host is Anna Wilkinson, founder of the lab back in 2007. Anna...
Teen mental health problems rise, with sharper increase among girls than boys
In the first survey period (2007–2008), around 10% of girls were above the threshold for clinically significant mental health problems. In the second survey period (2024–2025), the corresponding figure ...
Business activity at over five-year high; inflation pressures building
The Atlanta Federal Reserve's gross domestic product tracking estimate is running at a 5.1% rate.
Why universities, law firms, tech, and media didn't fight Trump
Profiles in cowardice were everywhere amid the administration’s threats. Even when capitulation made no sense.
How extreme heat can affect your mental health
Extreme heat does more than cause physical harm. Experts explain how rising temperatures impact mental health.
Stanford researchers weigh AI applications in education, science
As AI becomes increasingly capable, Stanford researchers explore how it can extend human capabilities in education, science and the social sciences.
Lightning 2026-27 Player Preview: Conor Geekie
This is a very important year for Conor Geekie.
Watch: Greg Ballard on why he's returning to politics and ditching the GOP
The former Republican Indianapolis mayor has been retired from politics for a decade. He's back as an independent for secretary of state, with a mission.
York Beach businesses saw crowds — but a quieter summer at the register
York Beach businesses say summer spending dipped as visitors tightened budgets.
York Beach businesses saw crowds — but a quieter summer at the register
York Beach businesses say summer spending dipped as visitors tightened budgets.
Who are Presley Gerber's parents? What to know about model's family
Presley Gerber died on Sunday, Sept. 20, at a rehab facility, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records.
Groundbreaking of 865 Neyland entertainment district
University of Tennessee's Donde Plowman and Danny White break ground on the 865 Neyland entertainment district, Sept. 19, 2026.
Halo 3, Mass Effect, BioShock, Rock Band, and More: Fall 2007 Was the Greatest Season in Xbox – and Also Gaming
The fact that you can slice up the Fall of 2007 in so many different ways – best Xbox season ever, best PC season ever, best November ever – and the argument for its unmatched brilliance still holds up is iron-clad proof that it is, indisputably, the best season in video game history.
Floating Nuclear Power Plants: Inside Bluecore Energy
Plugging into the ocean? Step inside Bluecore Energy to see how a prototype nuclear power plant on a barge actually works.
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Parker then proceeded to reveal that ASVEL are set to …
Green Bay Packers Reveal Brutal Injury News After Beating Jets
The Green Bay Packers were able to pull out an ugly win over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. Despite trailing in the fourth quarter by a score of 17-7, the team was able to come all the way back to take home a 20-17 victory. With the win, the Packers moved to 1-1 […] The post Green Bay Packers Reveal Brutal Injury News After Beating Jets appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Gary Peters, Michigan's senior U.S. senator, prepares to leave office
U.S. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, is leaving office at the end of 2026 after 12 years in the Senate.
Manchester City 5-3 Sunderland: What Le Bris said
This is the reality of the Premier League and we have to learn. Brobbey for Sunderland today was the sixth instance of a player scoring a Premier League hat-trick but ending the match on the losing side, and the first since Roque Santa Cruz for Blackburn Rovers against Wigan Athletic in December 2007.
Oklahoma ranks top 10 for business bankruptcies despite startup boom
Oklahoma ranks in the top 10 for business bankruptcies as interest rates rise, yet the state remains a top spot for startups.
Q&A: Detroit retail leader on attracting businesses, retail growth
Addofio Addo is tasked with helping guide efforts to bring more retailers to neighborhood commercial corridors.
Tony Parker loses official coaching debut against older brother's team
Tony Parker loses official coaching debut against older brother's team
“It came after a conversation with Thierry Henry and …
“It came after a conversation with Thierry Henry and …
Menopause and estrogen patches dominated DC conversations. Now what?
Menopause took center stage in Washington, DC, with meetings about testosterone, estrogen patches, and how to improve women's health care.
Duncan Sheik, Tony Award-winning composer, dies at 56
Duncan Sheik attends 'The Broadway Legacy Foundation Launch' at the Broadway Museum on November 11, 2025 in New York City. (Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)Duncan Sheik, the Tony Award-winning composer behind Spring Awakening and more, has died, according to his Instagram. He was 56.The Friday morning Instagram post said the "father, husband, son, brother, and friend" died on Thursday night "surrounded by love."A message shared on Sheik's Instagram earlier this week by his family said he was "receiving medical care" and was "in critical but stable condition.""The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater," Friday's statement said. "From his Grammy-nominated hit “Barely Breathing” to his groundbreaking, Tony and Grammy Award-winning work on Spring Awakening, Duncan’s artistry touched many and leaves an indelible mark on the cultural landscape."Born on Nov. 18, 1969, in Montclair, New Jersey, Sheik rose to fame in 1996 when he released his self-titled debut album, which included his hit song, "Barely Breathing."The song peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned him a Grammy nomination for best male pop vocal performance.Following his debut album, he released Humming in 1998, Phantom Moon in 2001 and Daylight in 2002.While "Barely Breathing" established Sheik as a singer-songwriter, his career later expanded into musical theater, where he found success as a composer.Sheik collaborated with lyricist Steven Sater and composed the music for Spring Awakening, which opened on Broadway in 2006.He told Broadcast Music, Inc. in 2015 that around the time he was making the music for Spring Awakening, he wasn't "a huge fan" of music that was happening on Broadway and he wanted to make the music for an audience "beyond the normal crowd that would go to a Broadway musical."The rock musical, based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 play and starring Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher and Skylar Astin, became a major success. It won eight Tony Awards in 2007, including best musical, best original score and best orchestrations.He went on to compose music for several other stage productions, including American Psycho and Because of Winn-Dixie. He also collaborated with Sater again on Alice by Heart and The Secret Life of Bees.In his interview with Broadcast Music, Inc., he added that working on musical theater has "helped broaden my palette."Sheik went on to release several more albums throughout his career, including White Limousine, Whisper House, Covers 80s, Legerdemain and Claptrap.In May, it was announced that Sheik's new musical, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, would make its off-Broadway debut this fall. The musical is based on Moyoco Anno's manga graphic novel of the same name.An off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening is also set to open this fall. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
If anyone can defy 'political gravity' it's Trump and his team: Kellyanne Conway
Former Trump senior counselor Kellyanne Conway analyzes new polling ahead of the midterms and discusses voter concerns over the cost of living, inflation, and key Senate races, on 'The Story.'
Davis 'should be wing-back'
Legendary former Ipswich midfielder John Wark has said Leif Davis "should be a wing-back" because of his attacking prowess, but warned against an England call-up at this stage. The 26-year-old defender has impressed so far this season and his one goal and assist has already equalled his tally from Ipswich's last Premier League campaign in 2024-25. On the other side of Gary O'Neil's defence, Darnell Furlong admitted after Tuesday's Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Arsenal that having limited game time so far this season has been difficult.
Alex Ovechkin on Russian political ad appearance: 'I support my country'
Alex Ovechkin was asked about his appearance in a political video in his native Russia. "They asked me to do that and I said yes," he said.
Music, politics, power – Why Macklemore's Ed Sheeran tour dispute is unprecedented
Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour raises bigger questions about free speech, venue power and who controls the stage.
Federal judge nominee in KY keeps politics at arm's length in hearing
Daniel Ballou, Trump's nominee for a federal judge role in Eastern Kentucky and an ally of Rand Paul, faced pointed questions from senators Sept. 16.
What are the 2026 theme days at The Big E? Here's a full schedule
Along with daily entertainment, rides and more, each individual day of The Big E is dedicated to a different theme. See the 2026 schedule.
AI fears bridge political divide as Sanders and Bannon join DC event
Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon join forces at a Washington, D.C. "pro-human" event to raise alarms over the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Kickoff time set for Illinois’ road matchup at Ohio State
The Illini will look to take down the Buckeyes for the first time since 2007.
Citizens Jmp Begins Coverage on Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ)
Citizens Jmp started coverage on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research report on Monday. They set an "outperform" rating and a $40.00 price objective for the company.
Kentucky looks to expand GLP-1 drug access for Medicaid patients
A federal program could help Kentuckians on Medicaid get GLP-1 drugs, but outdated state rules block the path.
DFB announces 2025/26 Fritz Walter Medal winners
The DFB has announced the Fritz Walter Medal winners for the 2025/26 season, with 12 young players recognised across the 2007 and 2009 age groups.According to the German Football Association, Bayer Le...
Dr Vanessa Kerry Named WHO Health Resilience Envoy
WHO appoints Dr Vanessa Kerry to advance resilient health systems, sustainable financing and climate resilience, amid mounting health funding pressures
Health advisory lifted for popular Sarasota County beach
Health officials lift the advisory for a popular Sarasota County beach after new tests show bacteria levels within state guidelines.
😅 Too much TikTok?! Bundesliga captain’s words backfire
Just last week, Gladbach captain Tim Kleindienst made plenty of headlines when he launched a broadside after the defeat against promoted side Elversberg — and it was aimed at his own teammates. He e...
Fox News' resident liberal has some tips for winning a political argument
Jessica Tarlov, a regular on "The Five" on Fox News, has a few secrets for productive political conversations during this heated election season.
Diamondbacks' Dominican prospect is a scam victim, per detailed report
A ProPublica article exposed a baseball scammer who preys on poor families in the Dominican Republic, including one in the Diamondbacks organization.
Nintendo launches major sale with help from tariff refunds
Nintendo is offering 30% off games and other products, with the company saying tariff-related refunds helped make its latest sale possible.
Watch: Westlake vs. Prosper football live
Westlake hits the road for the first time this season as the Chaparrals face Prosper on Friday at Children's Health Stadium.
Titans Make Roster Addition Ahead of Sunday's Game vs. Jets
Tennessee signs cornerback Jaylon Jones to the active roster, reuniting the former Colts starter with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley just days before a pivotal matchup against New York.
David Petraeus: George W. Bush, Political Courage, and the Surge in Iraq
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush launched what he called the War on Terror. It began with the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, which quickly toppled the Taliban and expelled al-Qaeda from its most crucial sanctuary. Then, in early 2003, American forces—with the support of foreign allies like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland—attacked Iraq, toppling Saddam Hussein’s regime and installing an occupation force in hopes of quickly transforming the country into a free and democratic state. Instead, the post-regime coalition authority made significant missteps, and a devastating insurgency erupted. And despite President Bush’s 2004 reelection, the war quickly lost popular support among the American public. In early 2007, Bush appointed General David Petraeus, who had already served in Iraq as a two- and three-star general, to lead allied forces in Iraq, which heralded a sea change in American strategy known as “the surge.” As part of our coverage looking back on 9/11 and the world it created, General Petraeus tells the inside story of one of the most consequential moments in the War on Terror. The general’s essay today is both a crucial history and a profile in political courage. It demands reflection as we take stock of the last 25 years. —The Editors By the end of 2006, the war in Iraq was failing. There is no useful purpose in softening that judgment with the passage of time. The bombing of the al-Askari mosque in Samarra by terrorists that February had accelerated sectarian violence and pulled Iraq into an increasingly vicious Sunni-Shia civil war. Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Sunni insurgent groups controlled substantial areas, Shi’ite militias operated with growing impunity in other parts of the country, and the Iraqi security forces were no longer capable of arresting the downward spiral. The strategy of transitioning security responsibilities to Iraqi forces, consolidating American troops on large bases, and progressively reducing the U.S. presence had clearly been invalidated by the escalating violence. The numbers conveyed the horror imperfectly but unmistakably. In December 2006, an average of 53 Iraqi civilians were killed by violence every 24 hours in Baghdad alone. Washington, meanwhile, was approaching its own breaking point. Public support for the war had fallen dramatically, President George W. Bush’s Republican Party had just lost control of both houses of Congress, and the bipartisan Iraq Study Group—of which future defense secretary Robert Gates was a member—had recommended a course that anticipated a substantially reduced American combat role. Many senior military leaders were deeply skeptical of sending substantial additional forces, advocating instead for an accelerated transition to Iraqi forces, the deployment of additional trainers and advisers, or other more modest measures with an eye to withdrawing U.S. forces. Virtually every political incentive pointed toward reducing America’s commitment. President Bush chose instead to increase it, a decision that remains, in my view, one of the most courageous presidential decisions of the 21st century.
Meet the Candidate: Marc M. Meyer seeks Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, place 3 seat
The El Paso Times sent questionnaires to candidates in the 2026 Nov. 3 General Election. Here are answers from Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, 3 candidate Marc M. Meyer.
Rick Springfield says it’s ‘hard’ to process his memory of killing man in Vietnam: ‘Didn’t really know what I was doing’
Rick Springfield is haunted by killing a man in Vietnam when his band toured an active war zone when he was a teenager in the late 1960s: ‘It still seems like years ago, another guy, another place.’
The 2026 guide to the way the NFL will flex its power this season: MoneyCall
This week's free sports business newsletter from The Athletic, featuring Michigan's mishegas, late-night Open, Pablo Torre Q&A and more.
Texas governor's race heads into fall closer than any since 1994
Summer polling show Gov. Abbott ahead, but tight margins have Democrats and Gina Hinojosa optimistic entering the final two months before Election Day.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
LEVEL-5 has announced Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake, a remake of the first game in the Professor Layton series, originally released for DS in February 2007. It will launch for Pla…
Red Bull signs Robin Räikkönen to its Junior Driver Academy
The 15 year old Finn takes a key step in his sporting career by entering the Austrian team's development program. He inherits the legacy of his father, world champion in 2007, and seeks to forge his own path in motorsport.
Watch: Stunning save from Sam Johnstone on Celtic debut
Sam Johnstone made a stunning save to prevent Celtic from conceding on his debut. The former England Internationalist started the game ahead of Vil Sinisalo and was called into action midway through t...
Wayne County Commission removes mental health network board member after misconduct investigation
An outside law firm investigated allegations against Kenya Ruth, a board member for the county's community mental authority accused of "erratic" behavior.
The foldable iPhone Duo is Apple's boldest smartphone experiment yet
Apple has stuck to the long, rectangular iPhone shape since 2007. The new iPhone Duo foldable shows Apple is still willing to experiment.
As Apple prepares to make a splash, a brief history of foldable phones
The first iPhone in 2007 mainstreamed touch-screen technology, years after it was developed. Now Apple is betting its maiden foldable phone can do the same for a format stuck in a niche despite years of efforts from Samsung and Chinese rivals like Huawei.
NC ranks best for business economy, dead last for workers
NC consistently ranks among top U.S. states for business. But a new ranking by Oxfam lists it dead last in this year’s 2026 Best States to Work Index.
Entertainment District Around Akins Ford Arena Starts to Take Shape
Selling or leasing county-owned property around Akins Ford Arena has always been part of the plan for funding its construction, and the Athens-Clarke County Commission took another step toward that goal last week. The county is putting a parcel known as the Kelley Diversified tract on Willow Street up for sale. The old City of Athens bought the land and built a warehouse in 1970, and for a time it was used for vocational training. The unified government declared it surplus in 2007, but bids came in well below expectations, so it was never sold. However, since then the area between downtown and the North Oconee River has been built up, so the property could be more desirable to developers […]
Duke Football Draws Praise From Illinois Ahead of Saturday Showdown
A certain area of the Duke Blue Devils' game against Tulane caught the eye of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema
Xiaohong Chen named the Koopmans Professor of Economics
Chen, who has made fundamental contributions to econometric methods, joined the Yale faculty in 2007.
This creepy 'statue' that looks like a robed figure on Mars gives us the chills. Here's what's really going on | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
The creepy robed statue of a female figure on Mars was spotted by the Spirit rover on the Red Planet in 2007. Here's what it really is.
Americans aren't divided on health care. Washington is.
Drug pricing. Medicaid. Medicare. The ACA. Substance use treatment. On every one of these fronts, bipartisan majorities want government to do more.
Battle Creek event offers wellness and lead safety information
Families can explore health programs, community services and lead safety information at a free Calhoun County event Oct. 10.
A first look at ‘Our Fault: London,’ the ‘Your Fault: London’ and 'My Fault: London' sequel coming to Prime Video in 2027
Asha Banks and Matthew Broome return for the concluding chapter of the English-language adaptation of Mercedes Ron's 'Culpables' trilogy.
Arsenal extends their superb head-to-head record over Chelsea
Arsenal have dominated their matches against Chelsea since Mikel Arteta became manager at the club, and the Gunners extended their dominance in the fixture in their latest meeting with the Blues.Mikel...
Simmons, Kings Interested in Potential Long-Term Relationship
If things go well for Ben Simmons and the Sacramento Kings, the former Rookie of the Year could find his new NBA-home after a one-year hiatus away from the league.
Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:STRZ) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages
Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:STRZ - Get Free Report) has earned an average recommendation of "Hold" from the eight research firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating,
When Kentucky business owners retire, let workers buy in
Opinion: Employee ownership could keep Kentucky jobs at home.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
7 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 2007 season
With seven days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 2007 season.
Robbie Ray gets roughed up in Padres’ loss to Yankees
News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 6, 2026.
Gasperini to start Mora in Champions League clash
Rodrigo Mora has taken over Roma. Gian Piero Gasperini is obsessed with the 2007-born player: he coddles him: “He’s an extraordinary talent. He’s already won two championships at just 19 years o...
Skyline High School prioritizes mental health through resilience
After a string of suicides nearly a decade ago, Skyline High is reformatting its mental health education through its school motto, RISE: resilience, integrity, support and excellence.
Are Karol G and Bruno Mars dating? Why fans are wondering
Karol G and Bruno Mars have been making the most of their live performance “Still," leading fans to wonder if they are together.
Cinemark theaters to offer $5 Bring Your Own Bucket popcorn deal
Calling all kernel connoisseurs: Cinemark is reprising its Bring Your Own Bucket popcorn deal, and you'd \
Cinemark theaters to offer $5 Bring Your Own Bucket popcorn deal
Calling all kernel connoisseurs: Cinemark is reprising its Bring Your Own Bucket popcorn deal, and you'd "butter" believe it's "a-MAIZE-ing."
How a bill about whales turned into a warning sign for Democrats
House Democrats can taste the post-midterm power. They also fear the dysfunction that may come with it.
MLB thrilled with NBC’s first season of ‘Sunday Night Baseball’
NBC closed out its first season of Sunday Night Baseball on Sunday with Reds-Cubs, which drew 2.8 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. Across the full season, NBC and Peacock averaged 2.7 million viewers over 14 primetime broadcasts, the most-watched Sunday Night Baseball season since 2007, and that average holds even when factoring in NBC’s…
iPhone 20 Rumored to Have Biggest Revamp Since iPhone X
Apple plans to release a special 20th-anniversary iPhone next year with the biggest design changes since the iPhone X, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Unveiled by Steve Jobs in 2007, the iPhone turns 20 next year. To mark the occasion, the report said Apple plans to release a 20th-anniversary iPhone with "curved glass around all corners and edges" and thinner bezels around the screen.
TENNESSEE VOLS FOOTBALL: UT opens 2026 season with visiting Furman
Tennessee football is opening the 2026 season by facing off with Furman inside Neyland Stadium. Here's a preview as the Vols open a new year.
Cumberland County school board moves to end minority business program
Cumberland County Schools plans to repeal minority- and women-owned business contracting policies after changes included in North Carolina's budget.
Chase Daniel Breaks Silence On Mizzou Ring Of Honor Snub
The Missouri Tigers have a storied and deep history in college football, and quite possibly the greatest quarterback to put on the Missouri uniform is Chase Daniel.Daniel was the Tigers’ quarterback for four seasons, from 2005 to 2008. Daniel tossed 101 touchdowns for Missouri, was a Heisman finalist in 2007, and was the Offensive Player […] The post Chase Daniel Breaks Silence On Mizzou Ring Of Honor Snub appeared first on HEAVY.
Ex-Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans guilty plea to charges stemming from fight outside hotel
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty to charges ahead of a trial stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records filed Thursday.
Swiping MAGA right or liberal left dealbreakers in today's dating world
Smoking? Kids? Finances? Political alignment is now at the forefront for those looking for romance in today's world of dating and finding a partner.
Home Team Friday Week 2 MVP
POSEYVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After counting up 1,706 total votes, North Posey’s Carter Schickel was named our Week two Home Team Friday MVP of the night. The senior quarterback threw for over 300 yards for four touchdowns in the Vikings 48-14 win over Tecumseh. Schickel’s performance cemented his spot atop the North Posey record books […]
Sony and Microsoft say they’re not obligated to pass U.S. tariff refunds to consumers, echoing Nintendo
Back in July, Sony executives told investors that the company expected to receive $508 million in refunds from the U.S. government, after tariffs that the PlayStation-maker paid were ruled mostly in 2025 were found to be illegal. “Most” of the refund would by recouped by Sony’s gaming division, its chief financial officer said. This week, Sony’s lawyers are arguing that the company is not legally obligated to pass those proceeds on to consumers who paid for recently price-hiked PlayStation consoles. That’s in the face of a lawsuit from gamers calling on them to do exactly that. “Paying fair market price for voluntarily purchased consumer goods is not a legally cognizable injury in fact,” the lawyers wrote in a legal motion filed on Monday, as they asked a judge in California’s Northern District to dismiss a potential class action lawsuit over the tariff refunds. Microsoft made a similar argument two weeks ahead of Sony’s lawyers, in a similar lawsuit brought by a gamer in federal court in Washington State. As Microsoft’s legal team put it on August 21, in their request for a dismissal of that lawsuit: “There is nothing unjust about Plaintiff purchasing an Xbox at an advertised price and getting exactly what he paid for—regardless of whatever theory he devised months later about Microsoft’s cost structure.” Both legal fights are set to go on for some time. How things got to this point U.S. tariffs impacting a wide range of imported goods, including game consoles, had kicked off in early 2025. In May 2025, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles, citing “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” They raised them again that September. In August of that year, Sony raised the price of PlayStation 5 consoles, citing “a challenging economic environment.” Sony later told investors that its tariff fees for the fall quarter were nearly $200 million. in February of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 2025 tariffs illegal, prompting impacted companies to begin to request refunds. In turn, consumers began suing the likes of Sony and Microsoft to get what they said was their share. The gamers in the Microsoft and Sony lawsuits argue that the 2025 price hikes of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, which added $50 or more to their sticker price, were due to illegal tariffs and should now be returned to consumers. The Sony suit started in May, when a group of gamers sued in federal court in California, saying Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) would be unjustly enriching itself if it did not pass tariff refunds to its PS5 buyers. “Sony is poised to be paid twice for the same unlawful tariff burden: once by its customers (through elevated prices) and once by the U.S. government (through tariff refunds),” the gamers’ lawyers wrote at the time. They called for Sony to partially reimburse anyone who bought a PlayStation in the U.S. since August 1, 2025. The Microsoft suit, filed by gamer Trevor Hastings against the Xbox giant in July, made similar claims. The console makers push back In late July, Nintendo’s lawyers, facing a similar suit accusing them of double-dipping on tariffs and refunds, replied with arguments that previewed Microsoft’s and Sony’s: “Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying,” they wrote. Sony has buttressed that Nintendo-style argument this week by saying that the gamers have failed to prove that tariffs were the reason for its August 2025 PS5 price hike. They call thatclaim “speculative and illogical.” Other factors, including “inflation, currency fluctuations, component costs, logistics, competitive dynamics, or demand,” could have played a role. (No, the Sony lawyers do not break down the costs and factors that officially triggered the price increases). Microsoft has also argued that there’s no proof in these lawsuits that tariffs drove all or some of the price increase, as it seeks to dismiss the tariff refund suit it’s facing: “Plaintiff provides no specific allegations that would establish any pricing differential attributable to tariffs or suggest any possibility that Microsoft applied then or could recreate now any dollar-for-dollar calculation of tariff-related pricing—any more than it could any other market factor that affects pricing.” To further skewer the gamer side’s argument in its case, Sony’s lawyers have pointed to what might be a surprising defense: yet another PlayStation 5 price hike from this past spring, after the tariffs were ruled illegal. “If the original price increase were attributable to tariffs, SIE [Sony Interactive Entertainment, aka PlayStation] would have had no reason to raise prices again after the Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs.” … “If tariffs were the cause of the price increases, one would expect SIE to lower prices once the tariffs were eliminated—not raise them again. Instead, the timeline confirms that the pricing of PlayStation consoles includes a diverse and dynamic set of input costs.” Judges have not yet ruled on the arguments made by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. Last week, Panic, the company behind the small, yellow Playdate handheld said it would be passing its tariff refunds on to consumers. It is the only gaming hardware maker to have made such a pledge. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: A reporter’s second Second Life Wagner James Au, who from 2003-2006 was paid by San Francisco-based tech company Linden Lab to be a full-time journalist embedded in their virtual world Second Life, is returning to the company. This time, he’ll be an editorial advisor and business development specialist, he tells Game File. The new role will involve trying to share the stories of people inhabiting Second Life’s ongoing online world with reporters and by extension the public. Au plans to continue to also chronicle some of that through his long-running blog New World Notes. I’ve known Au since the mid-2000s and featured him in a 2007 article for the Columbia Journalism Review about reporters like him opening up virtual news outlets within Second Life. As I wrote at the time: On April 22, 2003, writing as Hamlet Linden for the New World Notes blog on Second Life’s Web site, Au introduced himself. “For the next few months, Linden Lab has invited me to set aside my journalist cap, and instead, don the digital beanie of their in-house virtual correspondent.” He wasn’t paid to keep it positive. He wrote about builders and eccentrics, but then in August of that year, he reported on a tax revolt against Linden Lab (a complaint about the fees it charges users who build stuff) led by a resident whose avatar was a big cat. Second Life has always been less of a video game and more of a virtual world where people can live, hang out, make art, sell virtual items and flirt. Back in 2007, Au described touring it as “sort of like underwater lucid dreaming.” For the past two decades, Au has maintained New World Notes as an independent publication. But he said he’s been drawn back to Second Life and Linden Lab as a place to directly work. The virtual world has around 650,000 monthly active users, he said, “which is actually about what it was during the hype wave.” Au says he’s still finding rich stories in Second Life, the kind that keep him interested 20 years into the beat: “Over the last few months for instance, I wrote about an SL creator in Venezuela whose apartment was destroyed by the earthquakes, so the global SL community rallied to get him back on his feet,” he told me. “Then there’s the woman from a Middle Eastern country who explored her lesbian sexuality in SL, then earned enough from her virtual jewelry to escape her abusive family situation and country.” Au wants to beckon more reporters to give Second Life another look. He argues that it is often ahead of internet trends, noting, for example, an early backlash in the community against AI-made art. Now the platform is drawing curiosity from more of the user-generated content community who’ve grown up with the likes of Roblox, according to Au. “Second Life was too early during its hype wave in 2005-2010, but it now feels right for a new wave of interest,” he told me.