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MLB Expert Picks & Baseball Predictions August 12
Four MLB expert picks and baseball predictions for Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Small Business Spotlight: Specialty dental practice takes root on Market St.
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO OPEN BLUE HERON ROOT CANAL SPECIALISTS? OWNER SARAH ERMOSHKIN: “I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart. When I was 23 years old, I owned a cafe in Seattle, where I even fought to oppose oppressive sales taxes on espresso drinks. After selling that business, I got married and started a family. Once my children were in school, I attended dental school through the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), which covered my tuition and provided a stipend. From the beginning, my goal was to eventually own my own practice after completing my military service. The work I do is incredibly rewarding and being able to create an environment that puts patients first while helping employees grow professionally makes every day as a business owner meaningful.” WHAT DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE? ERMOSHKIN: “Endodontists are often called ‘pain doctors’ because our primary mission is to relieve pain and save natural teeth. We specialize in root canal therapy, retreatment of nonhealing root canals, treatment of root resorption, apicoectomies – microsurgical root-end procedures – and vital pulp therapy for children. Our goal is to preserve teeth that might otherwise need to be extracted and replaced with implants. Saving a patient’s natural tooth is almost always the best long-term solution for their oral health.” HOW DOES YOUR MILITARY TRAINING HELP YOUR BUSINESS? ERMOSHKIN: “My military service taught me how to lead, collaborate and make decisions under pressure. I worked closely with senior leadership while treating a large patient population and collaborating with specialists across multiple disciplines. During the COVID-19 pandemic, (I) served a dual role as Navy dentist and as the public affairs officer for Naval Health Clinic Annapolis, where I helped develop medical and dental communications for the midshipmen and support staff, while coordinating with the broader Navy Capital Region. We worked closely with other military treatment facilities to share best practices and deliver consistent public health messaging. Those leadership experiences continue to shape how I lead my team and serve our patients today.” WHAT CHALLENGES ARE YOU FACING RIGHT NOW IN YOUR BUSINESS? ERMOSHKIN: “One of our biggest challenges is overcoming the misinformation surrounding root canal treatment. Root canals are safe, effective and often the best way to relieve pain while preserving a natural tooth. Unfortunately, many people choose extraction because they believe it’s less expensive or because they’ve seen misleading information online. What they may not realize is that losing a tooth can lead to shifting teeth, changes in the way they bite and chew and significantly higher costs to restore their smile later.”
UT Health San Antonio study reveals how the liver’s internal clock may influence metabolism
Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 12, 2026 — What if one of the keys to a healthier metabolism is understanding how and when the liver communicates with the rest of the body? Researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at […]
‘That moment felt so magical’: WayV makes New York debut at Central Park, celebrates Chinese identity with new album ‘Vision’
The neon-lit Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, with the Manhattan skyline peeking through the trees, created a postcard-perfect New York backdrop for WayV,
Niwot Incorporation Committee outlines business impact
The Niwot Incorporation Committee (NIC) held two informational meetings on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6 at Niwot Hall focused on how incorporation could affect local businesses. A total of about 30 people attended the two meetings. Opening the meetings, Tony Santelli, business vitality lead for NIC, said, "We're not here to convert you or to change you. We ju...
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT ($MSGE) Releases Q4 2026 Earnings
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT ($MSGE) posted quarterly earnings results for Q4 2026 on Wednesday, August 12th. The company reported earnings of -$0.13 per share, beating estimates of -$0.42 by $0.29. The company also reported revenue of $196,320,000, beating estimates of $169,951,125 by $26,368,875.You can see Quiver Quantitative's $MSGE stock page to track data on insider trading, hedge fund activity, congressional trading, and more.
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Team Prepares Joint US Military Medical Personnel for Global Health Engagements
The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Directorate of Global Health Engagements, in collaboration with cadre from the Uniformed Services University (USU), National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC), and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), successfully conducted a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagements (FOGHE) course at the Ramstein Air Base Aug. 3-7.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
NEW YORK, August 12, 2026--Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full-year ended June 30, 2026.
The week in politics (Aug. 12, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the classic film "Casablanca" ahead of a screening at the River Oaks Theatre.
2026 Huntsville Restaurant Week + Culinary Month Guide
The 2026 Huntsville Restaurant Week, organized by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), offers a place to start.
Atlantic Trivia, August 12, 2026: Faith and Science
Spain marketed itself as the lone populated place where today’s solar eclipse “can be fully enjoyed”—a snub to what cloudy Nordic capital also in the path of totality?
Health department offering cannabis lock bags
Directors with the health department in Kalamazoo County are offering free cannabis lock bags again. (Aug. 12, 2026)
In Wisconsin, the Centrists Strike Back With David Crowley’s Win | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 12
Plus, President Trump secretly switched planes to leave Turkey last month, and Zohran Mamdani discovers that running New York isn’t that easy after all.
Australia announce playing XI for first Test vs Bangladesh; Hazlewood returns, Weatherald set for debut
Australia's Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh has been confirmed by captain Pat Cummins. With Jake Weatherald set to debut as an opening batsman, seasoned bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc rejoin the pace lineup. Nathan Lyon is also back, prepared to lead the spin department. The opening match kicks off on August 13 in Darwin.
Experimental Pulse Oximeter Accurate Regardless Of Skin Tone, Researchers Say
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Pulse oximeters became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic, as doctors used the finger clip devices to tell whether a respiratory infection was robbing patients of needed oxygen. But skin tone impairs the ...
2 Mississippi State football players caught sports gambling on NFL, NBA
Documents show two Mississippi State football players were caught sports gambling on the Super Bowl and NBA using Kalshi in February.
Laver Cup: Sky Sports to show Europe vs Rest of the World from London's O2 in September
Sky Sports will show Laver Cup live between Friday September 25 and Sunday September 27 as Europe face Rest of the World; watch the ATP and WTA Tours and US Open from August 30 live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app
49ers News: Sounds like the joint practice was LIT
Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
These are the best things to do in Brevard this weekend, Aug. 14-20
Find your weekend adventure! Concerts, theater and unlimited wings top our list of Brevard's best things to do.
Downtown business owners plead for help as construction takes toll
Three more downtown business owners told city leaders Tuesday they appreciate the transformation of Broad Street, but are struggling to stay open long enough to see the finished product.
Galaxy Entertainment Group Q2 & Interim Results 2026
Leading Macau’s Non-Gaming Diversification Through MICE, Entertainment and Sporting Events Gaming and Entertainment Division on a Normalized Basis,Q2 2026 Net Revenue Grew 6%, Adjusted Property EBITDA Grew 9% and Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin Expanded From 30.5% to 31.4% YoY Announced Interim Dividend of $0.90 per Share Continued to Ramp up Capella at Galaxy Macau HONG KONG, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”, “Company” or the “Group”) (HKEx stock code: 27) tod
Pritt Investment Partners Introduces a Long-Term Investment Philosophy Centered on Viable Businesses Rather Than Unicorns
RESTON, Va., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For decades, much of the venture capital industry has focused on finding the next billion-dollar ...
🗞️ Tension and the season’s first trophy: today’s front pages
The sports front pages this August 12 spotlight the major continental final between Luis Enrique and Emery, along with ongoing situations involving Julián Álvarez, Ferran Torres, and Güler.Marca: A...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 12, 2026, puzzle No. 688
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Browns, Jets Get Intriguing Trade Idea for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy
On Aug. 11, the Minnesota Vikings decided to call off the QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. The Vikings decided that Murray will be the team’s QB1 ahead of the 2026 NFL season and can start getting reps with the first team. With Murray now the starter, the question is what happens with […] The post Browns, Jets Get Intriguing Trade Idea for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy appeared first on HEAVY.
Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders now available, 11-minute trailer; dedicated State of Play set for August 17
S-GAME has opened pre-orders and released an 11-minute trailer for Wuxia action RPG Phantom Blade Zero.
State health officials report 906 cyclosporiasis cases since May, with 39 new since Aug. 4
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has reported 906 cases of cyclosporiasis since May, according to the latest data on their website.The
Sacramento news roundup: climber death, hotel tax fraud, health bill, worker benefits
Here is a quick recap of the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for low-income minors
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration finalized a rule on Tuesday barring two major federal health programs from funding puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries to treat gend...
Entertainment Listing: Aug. 12
Wednesday August 12 Students Move In! Little Nashville • Marion Wing Night, 4 – 8 p.m. PK’s • Carbondale Advertisement Trivia, 8 – 11 p.m. Thursday August 13 SIU Campus Lake/Becker Pavilion Light up the Lake, 7 – 9 p.m. Little Nashville • Marion Chris and Deanna, 6 – 9 p.m. Booby’s • Carbondale ...
Businesses brace for impact of Trump's tariffs on Canada
50% tariffs on a slew of Canadian goods are scheduled to take effect Aug. 19 unless the two countries strike a deal.
Japan business mood rises as semiconductor boom lifts manufacturers: Reuters poll
Japanese business confidence improved in August as manufacturers benefited from robust semiconductor demand while non-manufacturers were supported by strong domestic consumption, the latest Reuters Tankan survey showed.
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.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Tigers-Guardians Game 3 Thursday
The Detroit Tigers will play Game 3 of their series against the Gleveland Guardians on Thursday, August 13, and there’s a new way to watch.
Fall sports season approaches as ISD 166 holds Aug. 11 meeting
ISD 166 will hold a fall sports meeting Tuesday at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The meeting will give parents and students an overview of Minnesota State High School League expectations and bylaws for student-athletes. The school’s fall athletics programs are scheduled to begin before the start of the...
Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa features daylong entertainment, food and fun, Aug. 29
Musicians Nāmaka Cosma and Sean Parks are among the headliners at the Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa, taking place Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 in Upcountry Maui.
As Candida auris spreads, UT Health San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
Life-threatening fungus now in 27 states; Texas with second-most clinical cases Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 11, 2026 – As cases of the potentially deadly drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have spread to 27 states, including Texas with the second-highest number, a scientist at UT Health […]
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Aug. 11
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
Microsoft August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 400 flaws, 3 zero-days
Today is Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes security updates for a massive 400 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Hartford Athletic vs. Miami FC Live Stream of USL Championship
Watch Live: USL Championship match Hartford Athletic vs. Miami FC on August 15, 2026
Oklahoma Health Department reports 506 cyclosporiasis cases statewide
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has updated the cyclosporiasis numbers in Oklahoma, with 496 confirmed cases and 10 probable cases as of Tuesday, Aug. 1
Bitget Expands CFD Business with Institutional-Grade Liquidity Solutions
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has expanded its CFD business with...
Heart health enters the future with a $28.7 million gift from the Marcus Foundation
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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
Small business optimism rebounds to highest level since Aug. 2025: NFIB
Small businesses last month scaled back both actual and planned price increases for the first time this year, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
I tracked my daughter's road trip all night
When my 19-year-old drove to another state for a concert, I realized the trip wasn't just about her independence. It was about mine, too.
Build Your Business at Florida Realtors® 2026 Convention & Trade Expo
Business-building ideas, new technology, networking and strategies for creating long-term financial security take center stage at the Florida Realtors® 2026 Convention & Trade Expo, Aug. 19-20, 2026, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.
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
Former OMB, State Budget Leader Lauren Larson Joining the Bipartisan Policy Center as Executive Vice President for Economic and Health Policy
Washington, DC — Today, the Bipartisan Policy Center announced that Lauren Larson will join the organization as executive vice president of economic and health policy on August 25. Larson brings deep expertise in fiscal and health policymaking at the state and federal levels. She will run the economic policy and health programs and lead the … Continued
Sinclair Launches Pittsburgh Sports Tonight Live Weeknight Sports Show Premieres August 31 Across Pittsburgh, Johnstown/Altoona and Wheeling/Steubenville
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — August 11, 2026 — Sinclair today announced the launch of Pittsburgh Sports Tonight, a new live, locally produced sports program premiering Monday, August 31. Airing weeknights from 7:00–7:30 p.m. ET, the 30-minute program will deliver comprehensive regional sports coverage across Sinclair's three-station television network serving Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Northern West...
WEBTOON Entertainment Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
WEBTOON Entertainment will participate in two upcoming investor conferences in August and September 2026.Quiver AI SummaryWEBTOON Entertainment Inc. has announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences: the Deutsche Bank 2026 Technology Conference on August 26 in Dana Point, CA, and the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 10 in San Francisco, where it will present at 4:25 PM PT. The Goldman Sachs presen
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN) (“WEBTOON Entertainment” or “the Company”), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, today announced it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Deutsche Bank 2026 Technology ConferenceAugust 26, 2026Location: Dana Point, CA Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology ConferenceSeptember 10, 2026Presentation Time: 4:25 PM PTLoc
Public Voting Opens Sept. 1 for the North Carolina Small Business Center Network's Inaugural 'Startup Showdown'
/PRNewswire/ -- After months of intensive business training, mentorship and pitch coaching, 17 of North Carolina's most promising entrepreneurs are preparing...
Why Family Businesses Lose Control
Family businesses often fail to prepare the next generation for their most important role—not as executives, but as owners. As a result, families can gradually lose the ability to direct the enterprise, not because of a single crisis but because ownership capability erodes across generations through predictable governance and succession mistakes. To preserve long-term control, family businesses must deliberately develop owners who can exercise sound judgment, govern effectively, and hold management accountable.
Education: New Hope, Caledonia schools among MDE’s Science of Reading awardees
Mississippi Department of Education recognized Caledonia Elementary, New Hope Lower and New Hope Upper Elementary Aug. 3 as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
MAHA Political Endorsements Shape August Republican Primaries
MAHA political endorsements target state Republican primary elections with medical freedom legislation. Analysis of Kennedy's health policy impact on 2026 races.
MSE Unveils Bold Vision for Brand-New Capital One Arena
20-year naming rights extension launches the next chapter of Capital One Arena as part of Capital One’s continued commitment to its hometown Monumental unveils fresh videos and renderings of a brand-new arena in downtown D.C. CLICK HERE FOR NEW ARENA RENDERINGS AND VIDEO Credit: Monumental Sports & Entertainment WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 11, 2026) – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Capital
Chelsea face Sociedad in Champions League qualifying
Chelsea will face Spanish side Real Sociedad in the Women's Champions League third qualifying round, with the first leg of the tie on 26 August.
WHO receives US$4 million from CERF to sustain health services and strengthen health system resilience across Syria
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, 11 August 2026 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has received US$4 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to protect access to essential health...
Yankees prospects: Bombers erupt for 17 runs in blowout win
Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from August 10th.
OpenAI Courts Business Users With Premium ChatGPT
OpenAI says it will begin offering “Premium” seats for ChatGPT business customers. The new service, announced Monday (Aug. 10), is designed to give
US small-business sentiment rises to 11-month high in July, labor shortages a worry
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. small-business sentiment increased to an 11-month high in July amid a surge in the share of owners reporting plans to boost hiring, suggesting that last month's slump in nonfarm payrolls was probably temporary. The ...
Medical systems, health agencies get $80 million from feds to boost rural health
Dozens of projects from county health departments, healthcare systems and Maryland hospitals will share $80 million in new federal funding to improve access to healthcare in Maryland’s rural communities, the Moore administration announced Monday.
Business Chief Opens Speaker Applications for CXO Summit 2026
London, 11 August 2026 - Business Chief, a BizClik Media brand, has opened speaker applications for the CXO Summit 2026, inviting Chief HR Officers, People & Culture Leaders, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Finance Officers and CEOs to join its flagship executive event. The summit, which brings together C-suite leaders to address critical challenges facing modern enterprises, from AI disruption to economic uncertainty. The event has already secured an impressive lineup of speakers from global or
North Carolina nurse practitioner honors legacy of son with gala for health equity
This weekend, healthcare professionals, and community leaders will gather in Raleigh for the inaugural Monumental Nurses Ball Black Tie Gala, hosted by the Varian Legacy Foundation.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Tuesday, Aug. 11
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
A right to buy a product?
A recent story in Colorado Politics caught my eye, as I learned of a “citizen initiative” that has qualified for the November ballot. It seems supporters of Initiative 177 have collected enough signatures, 146,165 legitimate ones out of a total of 189,508 collected, to clear the hurdle needed for a proposal to appear on the […]
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4968-4974: Rock Climbing Towards the Discontinuity
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Portage County high school sports recaps for the week of August 10-16
Check out our Portage County high school golf, soccer and tennis scores and recaps for the week of August 10, 2026.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 11, 2026, puzzle No. 687
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Business owners reflect on anniversary of fire that destroyed historic restaurant
On the night of August 11th, 2025, a crippling problem erupted.It tested the spirit of endurance of Jason LeCates and Matt Crandall, business partners at The Bo
Nevada County and Sierra Business Council’s SBDC to Host Free Capital Summit
On Thursday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m., the Sierra SBDC at Sierra Business Council and Nevada County are hosting a free Capital Summit at the LOVE Building (660 Minnie St., Grass Valley) in partnership with b
Nevada County & Sierra Business Council’s SBDC to Host Free Capital Summit
On Thursday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m., the Sierra SBDC at Sierra Business Council and Nevada County are hosting a free Capital Summit at the LOVE Building (660 Minnie St., Grass Valley) in partnership with b
Why LA Council chief says Nithya Raman reached ‘political bottom of barrel'
Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson says despite Raman’s claims that she’s being punished for running for mayor against Karen Bass, she knew about her committee assignment change. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
Mountain View fire causes $5K in damage to business
(BCN) — Mountain View firefighters stopped a fire from spreading into businesses at a Grant Road shopping center Monday morning. Crews responded to the 1300 block of Grant Road after a 911 ca…
Sacramento top stories: Heat, coach mental health bill, Tahoe avalanche report
Here’s a quick look at the top stories from The Sacramento Bee for Monday, August 10, 2026.
Northwest Politics NOW: Aug 12, 2026
Reporting Portland and Vancouver area breaking news and weather stories to make Oregon and Southwest Washington a better place to live
Ars Live: Ross Scott discusses the Stop Killing Games movement
Our discussion takes place live on August 11 at 3 pm ET.
Aug. 20 is registration deadline for District 65 fall sports leagues
The city of Evanston is reminding parents and caregivers that Aug. 20 is the deadline to register for District 65 fall sports leagues. Flag football
Pied-à-terre tax rollout blocked temporarily by Staten Island judge
The next hearing is set for Aug. 31.
Pied-à-terre tax rollout blocked temporarily by Staten Island judge
The next hearing is set for Aug. 31.
Dallas Hair Replacement for Business Professionals Offers Non-Surgical Hair Replacement for Men
Look Sharp, Stay Competitive. Restore your confidence with non-surgical hair replacement in Dallas.Dallas, TX, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the competitive business environment of Dallas, confidence and success go hand in hand. Whether you're presenting in the boardroom, networking at a conference, or closing a major deal, how you look plays a critical role in your self-esteem, which in turn affects how others perceive you. If you're a busy executive or professional experiencing hair los
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.
Jackie the bald eagle dead at 14
Jackie the bald eagle died Monday, August 10. Her life was documented through wildlife cameras in California's Big Bear Valley.
HeyDay Entertainment to close Norman location after selling to Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
HeyDay Entertainment announced on Monday that it will be closing its Norman location on August 28 after reaching an agreement to sell its property to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority for planned hig…
Scholarships given to entire inaugural class of business students at S&T
Dennis and Janet Jaggi with Kirk Roberts, a first-year business and management systems student. Roberts received the $1,000 scholarship and spoke for the inaugural class at the Jaggi celebration on July 30. Photo by Blaine Falkena/Missouri S&T. The inaugural class entering Missouri University of Science and Technology’s new Dennis and Janet Jaggi School of Business...Continue Reading Scholarships given to entire inaugural class of business students at S&T
Woman’s Perinatal Mental Health Unit leads a new approach to maternal mental health
The Perinatal Mental Health Unit at Woman’s Hospital is being honored with a Community Impact Award for its work establishing mental health care for pregnant and postpartum women. The award is part of Business Report’s inaugural Excellence in Healthcare Awards. The hospital opened the Perinatal Mental Health Unit, Louisiana’s first inpatient psychiatric unit dedicated exclusively […]
Community members demand Colorado issue public health order for ICE tuberculosis case
Community advocates called for more pressure from Colorado officials on the private company that runs an ICE detention center.
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...
Oregon lawmakers condemn reported attack against Sen. Janeen Sollman
Sen. Janeen Sollman was reportedly verbally and physically accosted by a man on Aug. 8, prompting bipartisan condemnation of political violence.
August 10 "Colorado Chamber Office Hours": Secretary of State candidates talk business issues
Colorado Secretary of State candidates James Wiley and Amanda Gonzalez talk business issues on the "Colorado Chamber Office Hours" podcast.
HeyDay Entertainment’s Norman location to shut down Aug. 28, 2026
HeyDay Entertainment has announced that its Norman location will close on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, due to the planned highway construction by the Oklahoma Turnpik
Three Positives From the Week of August 2nd
An up-and-down week for the Guardians featured mostly downs. I’ll provide the ups.
Singhs Vietnamese shuts down San Antonio locations after eight years in business
Singhs Vietnamese has permanently closed both San Antonio locations after not reopening from an August break. Co-founder Eric Treviño confirmed the 8-year banh mi and bowl concept has ended; no reason given.
Singhs Vietnamese shuts down San Antonio locations after eight years in business
Singhs Vietnamese has permanently closed both San Antonio locations after not reopening from an August break. Co-founder Eric Treviño confirmed the 8-year banh mi and bowl concept has ended; no reason given.
Trump announces aide will soon step into White House counsel post
U.S. President Donald Trump declared in a Truth Social post that White House staff secretary Will Scharf will become White House Counsel.
Science Zone invites you to annual charity event supporting scholarships for low-income families
Join us at the Science Zone on Friday, August 28th for our annual charity event Elemental Evening, a night to support the museum with science-themed
The Paley Museum hosts ‘Ted Lasso’ cast for red carpet and season four screening
On Aug. 7, the cast of Apple TV’s hit show “Ted Lasso” visited The Paley Museum in Midtown for a red carpet event and program in celebration of its fourth