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Business recovery center opens after fire
The city says the federal small business administration has approved low-interest disaster loans for businesses impacted by the fire
Green Bay highlights sustainable business initiative
The City of Green Bay is celebrating the success of its “Sustainable Business Accelerator” program.
Halloween festivities drive Denton business sales
Denton businesses and city officials report a major economic boost from the annual Halloween celebrations and Denton's Day of the Dead Festival.
Prichard finance committee meeting raise questions about employee health insurance and potential pay
During Thursday’s finance committee meeting, a committee member questioned Mayor Carletta Davis about confusion surrounding the city’s health insurance plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
10/15/26: White Paper - Small Business Trends in Chattanooga - Center for Regional Economic Research
A new white paper released by the CRER looks at trends in small business in Chattanooga since 1978. Small firms are much more numerous in Chattanooga than are medium and large firms, although their number has grown much more slowly. Between 1978 and 2023, the number of small firms grew by 27 percent whereas the… Continue Reading
Oyster Creek City Council to vote on limit where sexually oriented businesses can open
The Oyster Creek City Council is set to vote Thursday night on an ordinance that would limit where sexually oriented businesses can operate in the small Brazoria County city.
Prichard finance committee meeting raise questions about employee health insurance and potential pay increases
Prichard finance committee meets as city budget runs more than two weeks overdue
Eau Claire simplifies business loan programs
The city of Eau Claire is simplifying its business loan programs to make them easier to understand.
UnityPoint Health brings pop-up innovation lab to Sioux City
This provided Unity Point team members the opportunity to take challenges with equipment and brainstorm with engineers to create solutions.
Is Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) Undervalued Following Its REM Hotel Opening And Buyback?
Texas Capital Securities has zeroed in on Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) after highlighting drivers such as the REM hotel completion at City of Dreams Macau and a larger share repurchase program. Recent trading shows mixed momentum for Melco Resorts & Entertainment, with a 1-day share price return of 2.86% and a 7-day gain of 3.60%. These gains are offset by a 30-day share price decline of 6.90% and a 90-day drop of 20.73%, as the market weighs the impact of property disruptions against...
City of Oklahoma City, OKCPS receive grant funding for mental health services
Federal grant funding is going to help expand mental health services for children in Oklahoma City."Every student deserves to feel safe, supported, and ready t
Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe appears in political PSA on political differences
KRCG offers coverage of news, sports, weather and local events in the Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri area, including the communities of New Bloomfield, Shaw, Boonville, Ashland, Hallsville, Sturgeon, Centralia, Mexico, Auxvasse, Fulton, California, Tipton, Eldon, Wardsville, Westphalia and Sedalia, Missouri.
Black Hills Energy rates rise 8% for Arkansas customers
Rapid City, S.D.-based utility Black Hills Energy said Thursday (Oct. 15) new natural gas base rates will increase the average residential customer’s monthly bill by $6 or 8% for Arkansas...
Chiefs Should Fear Buffalo Most, Not The Chargers
Arrowhead Pride ranks the AFC threats. The Bills top the list as the only team that can truly challenge Kansas City for the title this season.
Kristian Fulton Trade Blocked By Chiefs Depth, Not Value
A surprise twist blocks a potential Lions trade for Kristian Fulton. Chiefs reporter Charles Goldman explains why Kansas City keeps him despite injury concerns.
MetroPlusHealth Earns 4-Star Medicare Rating for Second Consecutive Year
New York, NY – MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high-quality, affordable health plan, announced today that its Medicare Advantage plans have earned an
Colorado Springs named best city in nation for small businesses
A new report from Bluevine has named Colorado Springs as the most business friendly nation in the nation. it beat out Denver and several other metros.
City of Monticello rescinds Southern Business District
By Evan Newton, Editor The City of Monticello unexpectedly rescinded its Southern Business District zoning designation during a special-called meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Southern Business District was designed to provide zoning for large-scale industrial development within the city limits. The first reading was held on Tuesday, March 3 and the second reading was…
Mass. Ave. businesses brace for construction as bike lane work approaches
Business owners have concerns, with at least one worried that he may go out of business. City officials say they plan to give businesses advance notice of construction and maintain accessible pedestrian routes throughout the project.
A City That Works: Chicago’s housing crisis demands more than campaign promises
Chicago's housing shortage is driving up rents. Mayoral candidates need specific plans to ease zoning restrictions, cut construction costs and build more homes.
Fall River mill building purchased by local family-owned business
A historic Fall River mill is now under new ownership, and the buyers aren’t a major developer. Instead, it’s a family-owned business with roots in the city.
Thunder Must Stop Building One Permanent Bench
Mark Daigneault must leverage his roster's versatile depth as a tactical toolkit, deploying specialized lineups to exploit specific matchups rather than relying on a rigid secondary rotation.
New business association coming to Kettering
Leaders sat down for a panel discussion in front of dozens of businesses, where they talked about what the city is working to improve and the barriers they face.
Pete Hartweger Provides Legal Perspective at Exit Planning Institute Business Owner Forum
Spencer Fane attorney Pete Hartweger presented at the Exit Planning Institute (EPI) Kansas City Chapter’s annual Business Owner Forum on September 2 in
GTA 6 squeaks into eligibility for The Game Awards 2026 by the smallest of margins - but can it break Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's record number of wins?
Grand Theft Auto 6 releases 19th November and The Game Awards cut-off is 20th November. It's a close call. But will GTA 6 win?
Wildhorse Resort & Casino Selects Seattle Entertainment Group to Lead Entertainment Strategy and Concert Programming
/PRNewswire/ -- Key Expansion & Entertainment Highlights 325% increase in concert capacity, from approximately 400 to over 1,700 guests More than 410% increase...
New Intermountain Health Study Finds Escalating Treatment Earlier for Patients with Life-Threatening Septic Shock Doesn’t Improve Survival or Recovery
A new study from researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City found that starting an advanced medication earlier for critically ill patients with life-threatening septic shock does not improve their survival, shorten hospital stays, or improve their recovery compared with waiting until their condition potentially worsens.These new resea...
New York Burlesque Festival dazzles with glittering gems and flirty feather scarves
As the spooky season arrived in NYC this year, it was welcomed with the talented, eccentric faces of the city's burlesque community.
Imps can 'grow' from 'brutal' 6-0 Hammers loss
Lincoln City will not be defined by their 6-0 Championship defeat by West Ham, says Imps head coach Tom Shaw.
Colorado Springs named Bluevine’s ‘Best City in U.S. for Small Business’ in new study
An ad for Bluevine's small business loans. JERSEY CITY, N.J.— A new study of government-data and internal financial data from
Our View: Vote for Charleston County school leaders who will do business in public
or the last four years — especially in 2023 and 2024 — the Charleston County School District Board of Trustees has been a pure mess.
City of Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival Returns November 7
PASADENA, Calif. – The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS), in partnership with Triumph Foundation, will host the annual Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. This free, inclusive event welcomes individuals of all abilities to experience […]
Manchester property values jump nearly 50%
The value of all property in Manchester increased by almost half — 48% ‑ over the past five years, according to preliminary data released by city officials on Oct. 13 The valuations, compiled due to a citywide revaluation, add up to $23.09 billion. The current value of city properties is $15.56 billion, which was based on assessments made during the city's last revaluation.
(OPINION) The Cheyenne Farmers Market means business and that’s good for all of us
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Atrium investing $340 million in new behavioral health hospital in University City
It is one of the largest investments in behavioral health in the region.
Former business owner could face up to 50-years for alleged unpaid employee taxes
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A former Traverse City business owner has been indicted by the United States Attorney’s Office and could face up to
City of Heroes: Homecoming hosts the Players Choice Awards for Architect Entertainment arcs
Any dedicated player of City of Heroes: Homecoming knows that there are many arcs in Architect Entertainment which are there for farming or leveling. This is just how it is. But there are also many arcs that weave interesting narratives, and the Players Choice Awards is returning to the server from back when the game was [...]
Opinion: How politics and policy are rewriting the rules of parcel delivery
By Daniil DavydoffFollowing the U.S. parcel delivery market can feel like tracking a race. Tactical moves to increase network capacity, build facilities,
Opinion: How politics and policy are rewriting the rules of parcel delivery
By Daniil DavydoffFollowing the U.S. parcel delivery market can feel like tracking a race. Tactical moves to increase network capacity, build facilities, and launch tools, as well as strategic changes in leadership and operating models, dominate assessments of which carriers are gaining or losing ground, but political and policy forces are shaping those decisions. Labor […] The post Opinion: How politics and policy are rewriting the rules of parcel delivery appeared first on FreightWaves.
Trump says people who leak military plans ‘should be shot’
Trump attacked those leaking material to the media, calling them the "scum of the earth" during a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona.
Free Lamanda Park Workshop Hands Would-Be Business Owners a 17-Item Checklist
Starting a business in Pasadena comes with a list: a name, a legal structure, insurance, financing and a city business license that has to be renewed every year. A two-hour workshop Saturday at a Pasadena branch library aims to put that list in order. SCORE Los Angeles, the nonprofit presenting the session, says attendees will leave with a 17-item checklist of steps for getting a business established. The Pasadena Public Library is sponsoring the workshop, according to SCORE. The listing says the session is meant for people thinking about starting a business and for those who have recently started one. SCORE wrote that the program “cuts through the confusion and chaos” of figuring out what it takes to start a business. According to the listing, it covers the legal requirements for a start-up business, along with other practical steps worth taking. Beyond those basics, the session covers taxes, the elements of a business plan and marketing, according to the listing. It also weighs the pros and cons of different legal structures, examines the major causes of business failure and offers ways to avoid legal problems. Attendees will hear how SCORE can help new businesses succeed. Some of the rules a new owner must follow are local. The city’s Department of Finance requires that annual license to be displayed prominently at the place of business. Businesses that sell tangible goods also need a state seller’s permit showing their Pasadena address, and any business that prepares or sells food needs approval from the Pasadena Health Department, according to the department. Even charities are covered: “Charitable non-profit businesses are required to obtain a business license,” the department’s guidance says. SCORE lists two instructors for the workshop. Dick Mader, a SCORE mentor who serves on the chapter’s board of directors, started a media distribution
Patrick Mahomes addresses receivers after recent position injuries
During Wednesday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed receivers after recent position injuries | @EdEastonJr
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Original Cast Spooktacular coming to New York City for film’s 50th anniversary
It’s just a jump to the left and a step to the right — right into New York City as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Original Cast “Spooktacular” Tour makes its
Colorado Springs Named Bluevine's Best City in US for Small Business in New Study
/PRNewswire/ -- A new monthlong study of government-data and internal financial data from more than 200,000 active banking accounts across its 100 most-active...
GTA 6 Will Make The Game Awards Cutoff Date for Eligibility by the Skin of Its Teeth, Confirming It Has a Chance at 2026 Game of the Year
GTA 6 is officially in with a chance of winning the 2026 Game of the Year award at this year’s The Game Awards, after the show confirmed the cutoff date for eligibility.
Computational Models as Liminal Models in Neuroscience, a Cognitive Science Speaker Series Presentation | Events
Speaker: Danielle Williams, Ph.D. Title: Computational Models as Liminal Models in Neuroscience Short Bio: Danielle is a philosopher of mind and science whose research examines the role of computation in our theories and explanations of the mind and brain. Her work brings together philosophy of mind, cognitive science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence, with particular interests in computational theories of mind, computational modeling, and the relationship between different explanatory and modeling strategies in the mind sciences. She also investigates philosophical questions raised by contemporary AI, including the nature of opacity in computational models and its implications for explanation in cognitive science. Alongside this work, she is a historian of cognitive science and AI, examining how the development of computer technology has shaped our conceptions and models of the mind and brain. Abstract: Scientists rely on various types of models to make sense of their phenomena of interest. This has led philosophers to take up a range of semantic, ontological, and epistemological questions about how models represent, what kinds of things models are, what we learn from models, and how they explain. One type of model that has been of particular interest to philosophers is the computational model. Computational models are commonplace in the mind sciences in general and neuroscience in particular, with many asking how computational modeling can help us understand the nervous system and its contribution to cognition and behavior. These questions are particularly pressing in neuroscience, as computational models have become a dominant framework for making sense of cognition. Thus, old questions about model-based science have re-emerged within the context of neuroscience, with many philosophers looking to established frameworks to understand how computational models represent, explain, and contribute to theory development in neuroscience. These established frameworks, however, characterize computational models as a homogeneous type which cannot capture actual modeling practices in neuroscience. In this talk, I argue that computational models in neuroscience are best typed as a kind of liminal model, a type I introduce to capture how the status of a computational model is determined by the epistemic context in which it is deployed. Indeed, the category to which a computational model belongs shifts according to the role it plays within a given context. ASL-English interpreters have been requested. Light refreshments will be provided.
Harry and Meghan make first joint appearance since U.K. return: 'It's great to be back'
The Duke and Duchess were visiting three charities in the British city of Nottingham on Thursday.
San Carlos considers entertainment zone
The city of San Carlos is working out the details to consider establishing an entertainment zone, likely focused downtown, as a means to activate the area and support local businesses.
Arsenal get controversial referee for Nottingham Forest trip
Michael Oliver is back on Premier League duty this weekend, with the referee handed Arsenal’s trip to Nottingham Forest for his first Gunners involvement of the season.Arsenal visit the City Ground ...
Alohi Gilman reflects on playing alongside Chargers QB Justin Herbert
During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs DB Alohi Gilman reflected on playing alongside Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert | @EdEastonJr
PDW Integrates Ukraine Technology Into Huntsville-made Drones
The collaboration advances PDW's strategy to field battle-tested technology through American engineering and industrial capacity, with planned Kurbas camera
Free wellness festival brings Black healers and businesses together on KC’s East Side
Uplift, a free wellness festival on Kansas City’s East Side, spotlights Black healers, workshops and 20+ Black-owned businesses to make holistic care accessible.
Chiefs Wire Podcast Interview Series: Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas
Chiefs Wire Podcast Interview Series: @EdEastonJr chats with ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas
Dembélé's monstrous Champions League stats since January 2025 🔥
Mr. Champions League.With a goal and an assist against Manchester City on Wednesday night, Ousmane Dembélé set the record straight and confirmed, once again, that the Champions League has truly beco...
Business taxes explained: City of Savannah to host resource event
The City of Savannah’s Revenue Department is hosting Business Tax 101 on Thursday, a resource event for current business owners and anyone thinking of becoming one.
Norwich City 0-1 Southampton
Norwich City and Southampton supporters give BBC Sport their thoughts on Saints' 1-0 Championship win at Carrow Road.
Philly City Council is reluctant to abolish the sheriff’s office, even after a $20 million scandal
While Council members expressed dismay over the recently located $20 million, none clearly stated they were in favor of eliminating the sheriff’s office.
Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media
Chinese travel agents are openly promoting North Korea trips for business delegations on social media, NK News has found, highlighting what appear to be growing opportunities to enter the country despite the ongoing ban on Chinese tourism. The trips to the border city of Rason and Pyongyang include factory and company visits, with dedicated North […]
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s Walkabout Plans ‘Killed’ Over Boos
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly cancelled plans to recreate their famous 2017 walkabout in Nottingham during their visit to the city on Thursday, October 15. According to a source, the ...
New downtown Salt Lake entertainment district plans raise hopes, questions in Japantown
Smith Entertainment Group’s new three-block downtown Salt Lake City district would replace Japantown Street loading docks with shops and offices.
Lincoln City Council chair calls AG's move seeking legal fees 'political intimidation'
Lincoln City Council Chair Brodey Weber on Wednesday called Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers' recent move seeking legal fees from the city “political intimidation.”
Recap: Sporting KC falls at league leaders Nashville SC
Sporting Kansas City (6-19-4, 22 pts.) fell to a 4-0 defeat against Supporters’ Shield leaders Nashville SC (19-3-6, 63 pts.) at GEODIS Park on Wednesday night. Nashville took a three-goal lead into the halftime interval before adding a fourth in second-half stoppage time to seal the points. Balancing three games
Connection Needed: Mammoth Owner Ryan Smith Unveils New Salt Lake City Entertainment District
Weather Wednesday: The Science of Specific Heat Capacity
In this Weather Wednesday, we dive into the science behind why water heats up and cools down much more slowly than air.
Weather Wednesday: The Science of Specific Heat Capacity
In this Weather Wednesday, we dive into the science behind why water heats up and cools down much more slowly than air.
Vietnamese scientist wins ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women
Associate Professor Ha Thị Thanh Huong graduated with top grade in biotechnology from the University of Science under Vietnam National University, HCM City.
Former Des Moines police sergeant sues city over mental health concerns
A former Des Moines police sergeant says his pleas for help went unanswered.
Women in Business Quarterly Mixer
The holidays can be a season of celebration-but they can also bring added stress, financial pressure, and a never-ending to-do list. Join the Culver City Chamber of Commerce for Thrive Through the Holidays: Women in Business Mixer, on Wednesday, November 4 at an evening designed to help you enter the holiday season feeling connected, prepared, and...
San Diego Rules Committee advances campaign to increase transparency in local politics
The San Diego City Council's Rules Committee Wednesday advanced proposals intended to increase transparency in local politics.
The Largest Science Museums In The United States
Ranked by floor area, US science museums run from 615,000 square feet in Los Angeles to 300,000 in Jersey City, with Chicago and Philadelphia tied between.
Mayor’s support clears the way for horse carriage ban
The City Council is expected to pass the legislation next week.
City of Davenport adopts new occupational health contract
Davenport City Council approved a resolution to provide full on-site occupational health services for city workers.
Documents: Years of noncompliance, complaints at Kalamazoo-area mental health hospital
Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital, a 64-bed psychiatric facility southwest of the city, opened its doors in late 2024. Two years later, it may be forced to shut down after dozens of patients were hospitalized due to injuries sustained at the facility.
Widespread power outage hits Central City, prompting several business closures
A widespread power outage in Central City has forced multiple local businesses to close their doors for the day.
Mission adopts policy for artificial intelligence usage in city business
MISSION — The city council here unanimously adopted a policy regarding artificial intelligence usage in municipal business.
Patrick Mahomes Endorses Cyrus Allen as Rashee Rice Misses Practice
The Kansas City Chiefs could be thin at wide receiver during their Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Tyquan Thornton sustained a dislocated ankle in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders and is out indefinitely, and potentially for the remainder of the season. Rashee Rice was also injured in that game, pulling […] The post Patrick Mahomes Endorses Cyrus Allen as Rashee Rice Misses Practice appeared first on HEAVY.
Wyoming Business Council's Josh Dorrell stepping down as CEO
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Josh Dorrell, CEO of the Wyoming Business Council since 2020, is stepping down from his position after a special meeting Oct. 14. The
Big Top Xtreme Opens in Pine Bluff Bringing Family Entertainment and New Attractions After Six Years of Development
Big Top Xtreme officially celebrated its grand opening in Pine Bluff on Wednesday, October 14th, marking the completion of a six-year effort to transform a former property into a family entertainment destination featuring go-karts, miniature golf, paintball, arcade games and Big Banjo Pizza. City officials, […]
DementedFX seeks investigation after city officials entered facility without permission
A well-known local attraction is responding to Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia’s public response to the city’s decision to stop operations of the haunt’s Cube experience.
Scientists identify avian cholera as major cause of penguin deaths in Antarctica
Thousands of Adélie penguins found dead in Antarctica in 2024 were primarily victims of avian cholera, not high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5N1) as researchers initially suspected, according to a ...
Former LA business owner speaks out on leaving the city after years of disorder
Former Los Angeles business owner Paul Scrivano discusses the city's decline and continued disorder on 'America Reports.'
Salt Lake City opened a new bike lane this year. A local business owner wants it gone
A local business owner is working on a petition over a new bike trail that Salt Lake City completed this year.
Ubisoft plans cuts at German studios, adding to wave of workforce reductions
Ubisoft is planning to reduce its workforce in Germany, where it operates a trio of studios, by about 100 workers, Game File has learned. The company wants to offer employees buyouts to, should enough people accept, avoid having to lay anyone off. “In Germany, we initiated discussions with the Works Council last week regarding a proposed voluntary departure plan across Ubisoft Dusseldorf, Ubisoft Berlin & Ubisoft Mainz,” a company rep told Game File. A “works council” is a union-like group representing employees. “The voluntary plan is the primary measure being proposed to support the intended organizational changes,” the Ubisoft rep added. The company declined to confirm the scale of the potential headcount cut. Of the impacted studios, Mainz might be the best known to the public. It leads development of the Anno series and shipped the well-reviewed strategy game Anno 117: Pax Romana in November 2025. Berlin and Dusseldorf operate as support studios within Ubisoft’s creative network. Berlin recently supported the development of Rainbow Six Siege and the Rayman Legends Retold remake. Dusseldorf also contributed to those projects, as well as The Settlers and Ubisoft-branded escape rooms. Dusseldorf is the biggest of the three studios, with some 400+ workers, compared to just over 100 at the other two, a source familiar with the reductions and the teams told Game File. More than half of these new reductions of about 100 people are expected to happen at Dusseldorf. The planned cuts were announced at a town hall for the German studios on Tuesday of last week. In an email follow-up, the studio group’s managing director, Benedikt Grindel, said the cuts were intended to “best position our German studios for the future... with a clearer focus on their role, capabilities and organizational setup needed for the work ahead.” The email was an echo of the past. In January 2025, Grindel had emailed the Ubisoft developers in his region (or studio “zone”) to explain that a round of 185 cuts at the time, including about 65 at Dusseldorf, were “essential to improve our operational efficiency and ensure the long-term sustainability of our studios, the zone and the company.” A half-decade of continued job cuts Ubisoft has been aggressively cutting its headcount for years. At the end of September 2022, it had 20,729 workers. By the end of March 2026, that total was down to 16,590. Studio management is trying to trim costs as it grapples with a changing industry and a drought of releases, let alone hits. The company announced earlier this year that it had reduced its costs since 2022 by “nearly €325 million” ($362m) and planned to lower them through 2028 by another €180 million ($200m). In June the company said it was closing down its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and cutting roles in its Barcelona team. Even commercial and creative success hasn’t spared studios from this ongoing company-wide contraction. As Game File was nailing down details around the proposed cuts in Germany, Ubisoft management was informing workers of cuts in its Singapore studio, which shipped a hit remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag this past July. Some 70 positions in Singapore are being eliminated “to align the studio with upcoming production needs,” per a company rep’s statement to Game File. In early 2024, a large team in the Singapore studio launched the multiplayer pirate game Skull & Bones. It performed poorly but has been supported with regular content updates since. Many of Ubisoft’s studios around the world are heavily subsidized via regional grants and tax breaks. Singapore had been among them for years, but received no such local assistance in the 12 months ending this past March. News of the Singapore cuts broke today alongside word that Ubisoft is also proposing the closure of RedLynx, pending negotiations with officials. The Finnish studio behind the motorbike series Trials was founded in 2000 and sold to Ubisoft in 2011. As reported by VGC (and corroborated by Game File), Ubisoft management told employees it could not come up with a new, sustainable assignment for RedLynx. The 2025 workforce at Ubisoft Dusseldorf were straight-up cuts. This time, Ubisoft is hoping the reductions at its trio of German studios will largely come from workers taking a payout to leave. The company offered such voluntary dismissals at its Massive Entertainment studio (The Division) a year ago. For the German studios’ buyouts this time around, Ubisoft and the Works Council had discussed a formula that’d pay a worker’s monthly salary multiplied by 1.5 and by the number of years they’ve worked at the company, according to Game File sources. The formula is still subject to negotiations with the Works Council and has not yet been part of an official offer to workers. It could be adjusted up or down, and it could be supplemented with additional bonuses. Asked about the floated payout formula, a Ubisoft rep told Game File, “The terms of a potential voluntary departure program remain subject to negotiation with employee representatives. No final agreement has been reached, and we won’t comment on specific proposals while discussions are ongoing.” Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: Epic’s AI adventures Epic Games (Fortnite, the Unreal engine) is all-in on using AI to try to transform the way it makes video games and game-making tools. It’s leaders appear to be undeterred by any resistance among gamers and some game developers around generative AI—and instead emboldened by advances, particularly in AI-assisted programming. A recap of the last three days: On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Epic management told workers last week that development of an upcoming game combining Star Wars and Marvel characters would be “AI first.” Employees would be expected to use AI models such as Claude to code the game. A manager told Epic’s developers there would be “[n]o more hand-written code” and that art for the game would be “generated with full AI workflows,” per the outlet. Just ahead of that story running, Epic founder Tim Sweeney tweeted: “We have a huge pivot underway here at Epic, moving developers around to retool for maximum AI acceleration. The aim isn’t to do the same stuff with fewer people, but to enable everyone here to build MORE and BETTER stuff, and to bring the benefits to all teams using Unreal.” In a follow-up, Sweeney predicted that most game development processes would be at least three times faster a year from now than they were in January 2026, thanks to AI. To a person on X who told him he was failing to read the room, Sweeney said: “Much of the room wants it to be 2016 again, but it’s not. Our job, as the provider of tools and technology to much of the industry, is to design for the present that is and the future that will soon be.” On Wednesday, Epic announced it was releasing a faster launcher for its Epic Games Store marketplace. It did so by stating in a blog post as clear as could be that the launcher is an AI-enabled, vibe-coded project: Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher that’s way faster and more responsive than the current one, and has a new look. Programming is hard? That was unexpected phrasing from a company founded by a legendarily great programmer. Back in 2011, Sweeney told me that he’d picked up programming quickly as a kid and rejoiced at the power it gave him. “I could look at any program that anybody else had written and, with enough effort, build something cooler.” Item 3: The Xbox Labs experiment (and one of the people behind it) Microsoft’s Xbox division, which is flooding the zone with announcements lately, yesterday revealed a new internal tech-tinkering team called Xbox Labs. In the words of Xbox boss Asha Sharma Labs is “a small group of game makers, engineers and scientists whose job is to turn emerging ideas into things our players and developers can experience.” Conventional wisdom coming out of the announcement is that Labs is a team that’ll focus on ideas driven by generative AI. In her announcement, Sharma cited some of the dizzying achievements in tech and gaming over the past month as AI agents and other AI tools have been deployed to swiftly figure out how popular games work, then rebuild them and mix them up. She mentioned seeing ”games rapidly decompiled and rebuilt to run on hardware they were never originally designed to support” and said “[p]erhaps more surprisingly, we’ve seen many of the biggest games in the world have been remixed into the source code of another.” (Minecraft plus Elden Ring, for example, or Fortnite + Super Monkey Ball + Overwatch + Diablo + others.) Sharma also cited the work of Windows PC games being ported to run in browsers, a seeming reference to a recent AI-assisted fan port of Halo. Or perhaps Call of Duty or GTA. Sharma didn’t use the specific term “AI” in her memo, but she came close, citing AI “agents” and their potential for game-making tools that Labs could help craft: I think XBOX has an important role to play here. Coding became the first major workload for agents because they can write, run, and test software. Games share many of those same properties, and people spend more than 72 billion hours a year playing XBOX games, roughly five times the estimated time spent writing code worldwide. We’ve spent 25 years learning how to make great games, and I want our game makers to help shape what these new technologies make possible. As we learn, we’ll share the tools we build with developers across the industry, just as we always have. When I asked an Xbox rep if Labs was an AI-centric team, they said genAI was not the focus, describing it as having a broader mandate for using new tech in new ways in gaming. As an example, they pointed to Xbox’s recently launched disc-to-digital gaming usage rights program. Microsoft didn’t specifically name anyone involved full-time in Xbox Labs yesterday, but on social media and LinkedIn, I spotted Adrian Mato IDing himself as leading the creatio of tools at Labs and talking up the launch. Mato first caught my attention in late September, when he said on X that he was “starting to build a new team at Xbox focused on products and tools for how games get built and distributed as agentic tools become more capable.” At the time, he framed AI-based tools as a supplement to traditional game dev tools. “I don’t think we need to replace them,” he said. Since then, he’s publicly shown interest in AI and in games. He’s recently spent some of his X feed marveling at the power of AI agents and praising the lighting in the latest Gears of War. Following the Labs announcement yesterday, he enthused about the Xbox Labs’ stylish landing page. He wrote: “We built some fun tools to art-direct shaders in real time, experimented with interactive ASCII art, and sprinkled in lots of tiny details. “Move your mouse to leave a colorful trail that reveals the original footage, or interact with the video to trigger bursts of particles. “A lot of love went into making it all feel just right. “More to come”
Accounting — and Relationships
Brand Story – With a new Portland-area office, Kernutt Stokes brings its unique and personal touch to the Rose City region.
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Savannah Downtown Business Association RetailFest
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In Final Four homecoming, Detroit organizers tout opportunities of citywide event
Spartans coach Tom Izzo hopes the April event helps the city make its case for another Final Four.
Mamdani accuses Blakeman of 'bigotry and racism' in breakout debate that mayor didn't watch
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted he didn't watch Tuesday's governor debate between Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman.
Ryan Smith, SEG unveil new details on downtown Salt Lake City entertainment district
A new concert venue, restaurants, shopping experiences and pedestrian walkways were among the new details revealed by the Smith Entertainment Group for its proposed transformation of Salt Lake City.
Johnson survives City Council veto override attempt by a single vote
The failed veto override comes a week before Johnson unveils his plan to close a $882 million 2027 budget gap
Salt Lake City’s massive downtown sports district gets its big reveal. Take a look.
Smith Entertainment Group released renderings of their downtown sports, entertainment, culture, and convention complex on Wednesday.
Some EGF businesses reporting lower operation costs compared to last year
Visits with 12 local businesses give details about workforce needs, increased insurance and material costs and the state's Earned Sick and Safe Time mandate.
TENNESSEE VOLS BASKETBALL: Exhibition with Xavier opens season
The Tennessee men's basketball team is set to take the floor at Food City Center for the first time in the 2026-27 season Thursday as it hosts the Xavier Musketeers in a preseason exhibition contest. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Horse Girls and Gays Rejoice! Mamdani Says “Neigh” to Carriage Industry
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Council have reached an agreement to end the use of horse-drawn carriages by June 2028.
Smith Entertainment Group shares vision for reimagined Salt Lake City downtown
Smith Entertainment Group has unveiled the plans for a 4-block, 35-acre development that’s linked to the renovation of Delta Center and will reshape Salt Lake City’s downtown.
IMDB Launches Features From LinkedIn Like Connections
The entertainment industry platform will let pro users add connections and publicly endorse each other's work.
Champions League returns with Liverpool in early action
LIVE NEXT 2026-10-14T16:15:22ZLiverpool have named their side for tonight's game in Austria and have made four changes from the side that lost to Man City on Sunday. 2026-10-14T16:14:18ZHello everyon...
Hill City Sports Center to host Open House Weekend in celebration of newly renovated court space
Hill City Sports Center is hosting an Open House Weekend to celebrate the opening of their newly renovated court space!
Duke Health and CaroMont Health Partner to Develop Two New Hospitals in Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Health and CaroMont Health today announced they are forming a new partnership to expand healthcare access and capacity in Mecklenburg County, beginning with plans for two new hospitals. With the region’s continued growth, the organizations are planning now to help ensure healthcare infrastructure and services can keep pace with the needs of patients and families.
🚨 Iraola makes four changes to Liverpool's XI against LASK
Liverpool return to the demands of European football away at LASK after losing to Manchester City in the Premier League. A guaranteed win?Today's match takes place at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, wit...