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Red Sox acquire Jahmai Jones in trade with Tigers
Who is he and where did he come from? He’s Jahmai Fitzgerald Jones and he comes from suburban Atlanta, which seemingly produces more baseball talent than just about anywhere else in America right now (though the most notable alumn from his prep school is former Pats center David Andrews). Jones was a second round draft […]
AMM Ascend to host sports networking event at NHTI this Saturday
AMM Ascend, a New Hampshire sports group, is hosting an official launch event to connect talented athletes to opportunities in the sports world.
Texas Makes Announcement Featuring Arch Manning
The college football season is approaching quickly, and the Texas Longhorns are one of the most intriguing teams entering 2026.Head coach Steve Sarkisian has assembled a roster loaded with talent. However, quarterback Arch Manning remains the team’s biggest storyline as he enters his fourth season with the program.This will be just Manning’s second year as […] The post Texas Makes Announcement Featuring Arch Manning appeared first on HEAVY.
Ex-Kings Star Cousins Excited About Acuff Jr., Team’s Future
DeMarcus Cousins hails Darius Acuff Jr. as a franchise-altering talent while general manager Scott Perry overhauls the roster to launch a bold new era in Sacramento.
Vieu Launches The World's First "Business Graph", Built For Agents And Humans
SEATTLE, July 14, 2026--Vieu's Business Graph maps global business relationships, powering enterprise scenarios like sales, marketing, talent, fundraising, and partnerships.
Work With Me Here LLC Launches Boutique Talent Consulting Firm Serving the Animation, VFX and Entertainment Industries
Work With Me Here is a new boutique talent consulting firm with a focus on animation, VFX and entertainment founded by Nellie Tehrani-Ryce.
Reacts Results: Receiving expectations loud and clear
The Panthers have turned a traditional position of weakness into one of the hardest groups of talent to predict.
New England Patriots’ Defense Still Has One Major Blind Spot
The New England Patriots spent the offseason strengthening a defense that already finished fourth in the NFL in points allowed.They added talent around Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis and Milton Williams, in addition to reshaping the linebacker room and continuing to build the type of fast, physical unit head coach Mike Vrabel prefers.There is still one […] The post New England Patriots’ Defense Still Has One Major Blind Spot appeared first on HEAVY.
3 Plus Your Community- Ghostlight Entertainment
Grease comes to The Colonnade for a two weekend run, staring July 17. The talented cast is ready to entertain you, so don't miss this American classic.
What can the Cardinals expect from TE Tip Reiman?
The talented athlete is going to have a huge job this year
What will Devlin bring to Rangers?
Sections of the Rangers support have long called on the club to recruit the Scottish Premiership's best talent, and the Ibrox hierarchy appear to be acting on that this summer. Both Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin were among Hearts' standout players as they came within minutes of a historic Scottish top-flight triumph. The Ibrox club have signed both without needing to pay a transfer fee and have also plucked manager Derek McInnes from Tynecastle.
Bucs Fare Better in New NFL Power Rankings
Bolstered by fresh talent and a weak division, Tampa Bay aims for a resurgence, yet looming locker room tensions and a coaching hot seat threaten its stability.
Dolphins setting Malik Willis up to fail in 2026 season
The Miami Dolphins have a new quarterback in Malik Willis, but it's fair to question if he has enough talent around him.
Apple accuses OpenAI of playing dirty in the AI talent wars
Apple accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets in a lawsuit filed Friday. OpenAI's recruiting techniques were put on blast.
MAGA's attack on science is even worse than it looks
In my post on America’s 250-year anniversary, I argued that respect for the individual was the “secret sauce” in the U.S.’ long-lasting preeminence among nations. But it was certainly not the only factor. There were plenty of institutional innovations that helped the U.S. stay on top — economically, militarily, and in terms of the attractiveness of its society. One of these was American science. Today we take things like the modern research university, government grants for science, public-to-private research spinoffs, etc. for granted, but a lot of that infrastructure wasn’t there before World War 2. It was either invented or scaled up massively by the U.S. government in the postwar period, led by far-sighted scientist-bureaucrats like Vannevar Bush (pictured above). If you want to read about this history, a good place to start would be Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson’s excellent book Jump-Starting America. Those scientific institutions didn’t exist in a vacuum, however. They were backed by the U.S. government’s abiding faith in the power of science — and, even more fundamentally, by deep popular trust in the scientific enterprise. Science gave us radar and the atom bomb in wartime, and in peacetime it gave us plastics, vaccines, cheap food, and a thousand other things that made our lives easier. Science was also the driver behind American industry — chemicals, aerospace, telecommunications, computers, electronics, and so on. We owed science our jobs, our livelihoods, our comfortable living standards, and our greatness and power as a nation. It’s little wonder that both political parties, even as they fought viciously over other issues, were steadfast in their support of science. For a long time, the only people who distrusted science were a hippie fringe on the left who disliked modernity (or thought they did, anyway), who also disliked American industry and American power, and who subscribed to an early version of degrowth environmentalism. America’s scientific enterprise is still strong, especially compared to the systems in Europe, Japan, Korea, and other developed countries. It has lost a lot of ground to China in a relative sense, but a lot of that is because of China’s incredible growth; as China has poured untold amounts of money and talent into its research labs, spending and output have overtaken the U.S. by some measures. There are a few ways in which China’s rise creates problems for American science — for example, top scientists can choose to work in China instead of in the U.S. — and of course there’s the concern that China’s technological strength will help its military to reign supreme. But overall, China’s rise in science should be good for American science, since American scientists can use Chinese discoveries for free and build on them. The much bigger problem is that the scientific enterprise America built during and after World War 2 is now being threatened with absolute decline. The biggest problem, of course, is that much of the country — the Republican half — has basically lost faith in the scientific enterprise. To what degree this loss of faith is justified is an open question, and deserves to be discussed openly. But the larger point — that the system that powered American dominance is under threat — is true either way. Most Americans still trust science, but MAGA Republicans don’t There’s a myth, popular in right-wing circles, that scientists have lost the trust of regular Americans — either due to the increasingly left-wing composition of academic departments, or to misbehavior during Covid, or to DEI-related research taking over science, etc. This also fits with a wider narrative that Americans are losing trust in all of our institutions. But it just isn’t true. Poll after poll shows that on the whole, Americans still trust scientists and want to spend more on science. For example, here’s a Pew poll from late 2025 showing that although about a fifth of Republicans did lose confidence in science in 2020, two thirds still have at least “a fair amount” of confidence: That same poll found that scientists are among America’s most trusted groups — even better trusted than the military! In fact, Americans trust scientists more than people in most other countries do. Other polls show that although Republican trust in science has dropped somewhat, Republican support for spending more on science remains very strong: A Pew poll in 2023 found the exact same thing: So when MAGA types tell you about scientists losing their credibility, or a drop in trust in science, they’re only talking about themselves. Whatever left-wing politicization of science happened during the Biden administration — and there was definitely some of that — it was not enough to make most Republicans lose faith in the scientific enterprise, or favor research cuts in order to purge unwanted ideology from the system. That doesn’t mean I think progressives should continue down the path of politicizing scientific research. They should not, and Biden made real missteps in this area. Objectivity clearly matters for public trust of science in the long term. But as of right now, there’s no crisis of trust in science, except among the smallish minority of people who are running around screaming that there’s a crisis of trust in science. But despite science’s overwhelming popularity and public trust, Trump and his administration are launching an unprecedented and devastating attack on American science — cutting funding, and forcing science projects to undergo ideological review by government commissars. Trump’s comprehensive attack on science
Talk To Me Jimmy, Sculcos Folly Lead New York Derby
Two horses that spent the late winter and spring on the Kentucky Derby trail and another that has blown away New York-bred competition at every asking will headline a talented field for Monday’s $155,000 New York Derby. The New York Derby, one of the richest races of the season at Finger Lakes ...
14 of the Tallest Women in Entertainment
Standing out from the crowd often takes talent, charisma, and sometimes, a little extra height. The tallest stars in entertainment command attention not only for their screen and stage presence but al...
Graham Platner and the Politics of ‘Star Search’
It’s now a talent show, with agents and casting directors combing the countryside to find the next big thing.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Suffer Because of Xbox Layoffs, Bethesda Staff Say, Fearing Delays, Crunch, and Generational Talent Being Replaced by Contractors
This week's devastating Xbox layoffs will have a "substantial and cascading effect" on Bethesda's development of The Elder Scrolls 6, multiple staff at the studio have told IGN.
M+C Saatchi North America Launches Entertainment Marketing Practice
Little Black Book, Former WME executive Jen Bacchus joins to build the agency’s new North American capability spanning talent strategy, entertainment partnerships, brand integrations and branded content
Eagles’ biggest training camp question centers on Riq Woolen
The Eagles have assembled all-star talent, but the answers to two questions may decide how dominant Vic Fangio's defense becomes.
USMNT World Cup Flameout Fuels Youth Sports Debate
Critics say the system prices out talent and drives kids away.
Hungary moves to overhaul university models banned from Horizon Europe
Hungary’s new government is aiming to overhaul the governance model of the institutions and universities that lost access to Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ funds “in a short timeframe,” according to Péter Horváth, the new state secretary for science policy and innovation. “As of today, the two non-university foundation-controlled institutions under my remit have been transformed,” he told Science|Business. “We hope the universities will follow and that this will be enough to satisfy the EU’s demands.”Under the previous government, led by Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party, many academic and scientific institutions were restructured and made into special public trust foundations, with members strongly linked to the government given lifelong mandates and significant decision-making powers with little oversight. The European Commission deemed that this undermined academic freedom and transparency in the country, leading to a ban on 34 institutions in 2022, including 21 universities, which saw academics in Hungary lose access to Horizon Europe grants. The new Hungarian government, elected in May and led by Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party, has promised to dismantle this governance model and restore the institutions to EU programmes. As a result, the European Commission has promised to return access to the Erasmus+ education mobility programme, but so far no concrete agreement has been made on the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation. Hungary has already made legislative changes in June to allow the institutions to be reformed and set a timeline for the implementation.The non-university foundations, which are mainly cultural centres such as the Foundation for Hungarian Culture or the Makovecz Campus Foundation, will all be dissolved by August 31 this year, a date tied to EU-set milestones that Hungary must meet to unlock frozen funds, with control transferred to relevant ministries. Meanwhile, the universities will have until 31 August 2027. For each university foundation, the government will set the dissolution date and the body to take over operations. There is no final decision on a permanent new model for the universities, according to Hungarian MEP Eszter Lakos, who is shadow rapporteur for the Horizon Europe specific programme, a separate piece of legislation detailing implementation rules for the EU’s next research programme, due to start in 2028. “The aim of the transition year is to settle this with [the universities], not to impose a model, and not to put them under state control,” she told Science|Business. “The goal is to give academic independence back to universities.”There are three models that are most likely to be implemented. One would be a return to a traditional, state-run model. Another could be a newer, more self-standing public institution. A third option would be a reformed version of the foundation models that meet EU standards. According to Lakos, the dismantling of the system put in place by the Orbán government is well underway and if all goes according to plan, Hungary could regain access to EU research money by the start of the next academic year in 2027. “I believe that the Hungarian government is doing the necessary changes so the universities could return as beneficiaries to Horizon from the next school year,” she said. In the meantime, “the universities, institutes and cultural assets carry on under proper public stewardship rather than a handful of unaccountable trustees,” said Lakos. The laws passed in June impose new safeguards: board terms are capped at four years and renewable only once, appointments are made through open competitions and sitting politicians cannot join joining these boards.It remains unclear whether a domestic science funding programme set up as a back-up scheme by the former government following the EU funding ban, called HU-rizon, could be continued. “This programme should never have had to have been established in the first place, but it has proven to be quite popular,” he said. “I am considering continuing this programme with a refined focus on helping international collaborations.”Re-organising the research network One of the first priorities for Horváth and his cabinet is to resolve questions over the future of the Hungarian Research Network, Hun-Ren. The network of academic institutes was taken away from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2019 and turned into a quasi-private organisation, with similarities in its governance to the public trust foundations.Horváth and his team have consulted over 5,000 representatives from the network and the conclusion is broad unhappiness with the directors of all the institutes involved. “We have presented the results to the president and the chief executive of the network and this is currently being discussed,” Horváth said. The plan is to re-integrate the network back into the Academy of Sciences but in an improved way, “learning from mistakes of the past,” he added. The government also wants to reintegrate four humanities and social science research centres into the network that the previous government had transferred to Eötvös Loránd University. The transfer brought sharp criticism from the academic community, with a group of Hungarian research heads, including European Research Council grant recipients, sending an open letter to Orbán warning that the transfer would “cause historically significant harm to the entirety of Hungarian scientific life.” The transfer was “one of the biggest shames in Hungarian research in the past 20 years,” Horváth said. “We want to immediately re-integrate them back into the research network and to regain the trust of these institutions, because the way they were treated was really unfair.”Another pressing issue is the Élvonal Excellence Research and Talent Development Foundation, led by Nobel laureate Ferenc Krausz. The foundation signed a financing agreement with the former government earlier this year for a budget of over €730 million over the next five years. The goal is to create a world-class centre to attract top talent from abroad and to develop local researchers. But there was little transparency about this foundation, and news of its huge budget, which is nearly as much as Hungary’s entire research budget, caused a stir in the media following the recent elections. Another issue is that, as with the foundation boards of the institutes banned from Horizon Europe, there was little-to-no oversight of decisions led by Krausz. “It was an excellent idea but an unacceptable execution,” Horváth said of the foundation. “The fact that this is out of the Hungarian funding scheme, mostly concentrating on one person who decides on the budget is unacceptable for us.”The government plans to merge the centre with the National Research, Development and Innovation Office, the country’s R&D funding agency, with a reduced budget. Horváth is hopeful that Krausz will still be involved. The new government’s R&D goalsA phrase that crops up regularly during the discussion with Horváth is “democratic process.” The new state secretary is determined to involve Hungary’s research community in shaping future policies. This marks a departure from the previous government’s approach, and several people in Hungary’s research community have commented on the openness of the new government. In terms of concrete goals, Horváth and his team already have plans. He wants to create a new science fund in Hungary, based on the best practices of other European countries. The fund would not be tied to annual government budgets and would provide long-term, stable financing. “If we were to succeed in creating this fund, then I think it would be one of the biggest achievements for me in this period of government,” Horváth said. On the innovation side, he is looking into how best to bring in the private sector. “We want to make sure that we are working with the private sector to support innovation,” Horváth said. One of his big aims is to introduce entrepreneurship teaching into high schools. Hungary already has a reputable national academy offering research and innovation training in the field of natural sciences, and Horváth wants to expand this to all disciplines and across the whole country. “One of the main ways to elevate our innovative businesses is to teach our children to be innovative,” he said. “This will probably need ten years to pay off, but this is what we should do. Our aim is to make Hungary strong in our region, and this is what is needed.” Related articlesHungary’s Horizon Europe performance in numbersCommission unlocks Erasmus+ cash for Hungary, Horizon could be next‘Academic Huxit.’ Hungarian researchers speak out on impact of EU ban A more difficult task will be funding. The new government is aiming to increase research spending to 2% of the GDP by 2030, and then increase it to 3% in line with EU objectives. Currently, spending sits around 1.3%. But according to Horváth, the current budget, inherited from the previous government, is “heavily in the negative,” so any plans to increase research spending will have to start next year. Achieving 2% by 2030 already needs a big push, almost doubling the research budget. “This is something we’d definitely like to reach, and something I can see us achieving,” he said. “From the 2030s, I’d like to see an innovative generation growing up that can help us reach the 3% target.” Positivity in the new governmentDespite the many challenges facing Horváth and his team, the mood is positive. “It feels a bit like a start-up right now. Everyone is working 24/7, day and night, trying to do as much as they can. There is a lot of energy,” he said. It is a big change for the state secretary who, like many in his cabinet, is coming from a background in research or business, and not in politics. “Six weeks ago, I was sitting with my microscope and my research PhDs, so it’s been a big change for me,” said the computer scientist, who was previously the director of the Institute of Biochemistry at the Hun-Ren Biological Research Centre in Hungary and worked at the Institute for AI for Health at Helmholtz Munich. But he is relishing the task to transform the country’s R&D landscape. “We feel enormous support from the Hungarian people, but also from Europe,” he said. “We’ve received a lot of letters of support from around Europe. There is big trust there, and huge responsibility on our side. We want to get everything back on track, and there’s a lot to do.”
Alibaba entertainment arm Damai launches artist development label ORCA and a worldwide audition to build
The audition, run by ORCA in partnership with All My Anecdotes, will act as a talent pipeline for the label’s future projects, and runs from July 3 to August 3.
Mollie Plotkin Group Responds to Rising Demand for Strategic Keynote Speaker Agency Support at Corporate Events
A growing number of companies now treat live events as strategic business tools, increasing demand for expert talent booking services that align...
Behavioral Health Art Show Celebrates Creativity and Personal Growth
County Behavioral Health Services brought creativity and community together on June 12 at the Southeastern Live Well Center for its annual Strengths Based Case Management Art Show. More than a showcase, the art show highlights how creativity can open doors to healing and give participants a chance to be seen for their talent, not their challenges.
Shekel squeeze: How offshore talent is keeping Israel's startup nation scaling upwards
While reducing costs is one reason to hire offshore employees, ONE Offshore explained that most companies outsource to expand their teams.
AI-native startups are hiring fewer entry-level workers, study finds
AI-native startups are running smaller, flatter teams and are hiring more senior talent rather than entry-level talent, a Harvard study found.
America’s entrepreneurial boom begins long before venture capital
Latino-owned businesses added 180,000 net new firms between 2017 and 2023 while white-owned firms declined — and the talent pipeline behind that growth runs through Minority-Serving Institutions now facing funding uncertainty.
Dolphins sit disgustingly low in 2026 NFL power rankings
The Miami Dolphins lack talent and will face a tough schedule, putting them rightfully low in new 2026 NFL power rankings.
Manchester City academy talent makes permanent move to Cardiff City
Man City academy player Cass Machin has joined Cardiff City on a permanent deal this summerThe midfielder featured in Man City’s U16 squad last seasonMachin is expected to be a part of Cardiff City�...
13 Actors Who Made the 1970s the Golden Age of Movies
Few eras in Hollywood history feel as iconic and packed with talent as the ’70s, when a group of boundary-pushing stars captured the imagination of movie lovers with unforgettable performances. From b...
NBA Eastern Conference rankings stacked with talent, Pistons in trouble
Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat, Kawhi Leonard to Raptors, Jaylen Brown to 76ers. And LeBron James is likely coming East. Pistons need lineup upgrade.
NBA Eastern Conference rankings stacked with talent, Pistons in trouble
Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat, Kawhi Leonard to Raptors, Jaylen Brown to 76ers. And LeBron James is likely coming East. Pistons need lineup upgrade.
1 Thing Standing Between Cincinnati Bengals and Super Bowl Return
The Bengals built one of the most talented rosters of the Joe Burrow era this offseason, but their Super Bowl hopes still rest on one thing.
A Q&A with Graham Nash
Currently on a 2026 U.S. tour, Graham Nash performs with a talented three-piece band and incorporates classics like “Immigration Man” and “Chicago” to resonate with contemporary issues and audiences.
Exceptional Employees Share These 3 Traits. Here's How to Spot Them in an Interview.
Here's how to find the talent that puts your company over the top.
Honolulu Pride lineup announced for October parade, festival
The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2026 Honolulu Pride Festival, featuring nationally known performers and local talent, and will take place on Octobe…
Photo Gallery: Dev Camp Roll Call Part Two
Witness top picks and hungry invitees from Sweden to Ontario as they hit the ice in Seattle, showcasing the next generation of talent fighting for a roster spot.
Bills’ Josh Allen continues dominating “best current NFL QB” debates
In a league full of elite talent, the better question is how much being the best really matters.
Artists First Launches Music Division Led By Entertainment Exec Carmen Murray
Talent management and production company Artists First announced the launch of its Music Division and the hiring of veteran entertainment executive Carmen
Creators aren’t just in marketing’s entertainment era. They’re driving it
How creators became the talent behind marketing’s entertainment pivot. Cannes didn't so much reveal that shift as rubber-stamp it.
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT Launches the “STARTO NEWS ARCHIVES” Newsletter Service
Japanese talent agency STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Inc. has launched the “STARTO NEWS ARCHIVES,” a free digital newsletter service for fans across Asia and beyond ...
New England Patriots 2026 NFL Season Preview
It’s no secret that the New England Patriots exceeded expectations last season. While many of their top players will be returning, they also lost some key talent during free agency as well as adding some additional depth. The Patriots dealt with a lot of talk about strength of schedule last year, and that will once again be a part of the conversation, but this time it’s at the opposite end of the difficulty spectrum.
DEATH OF SYSTEM FOOTBALL | OPEN THREAD
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Ezek XI, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho LEAST TALENTED This is the least talented generation of footballers we’re seeing world wide. Due to the lack of generational players, teams have adopted what they hope to be a generational system. Generational players are much harder […]
Science and Technology Must Deliver for the Public
The United States has never lacked for scientific ambition. What we need now is a renewed civic commitment to ensuring that talent is harnessed for the benefit of all people. Science can work for everyone. Join us as we build a broader coalition committed to that vision.
WGU’s flexible, skills-first pathways are bridging Detroit’s talent gap
Discover how skills-first education is helping employers address workforce shortages across Southeast Michigan.
Eagles Fifth Round Pick Being Viewed as Next Brock Purdy
If there's one guy I trust around the NFL, it's Howie Roseman. Roseman, who has continued to prove that he can find talent at a very high level at any given moment, is hopeful that he did so in the NFL Draft once again with his fifth-round pick of Cole Payton.
Orlando Magic Have Something to Prove After Latest Power Rankings
New head coach Sean Sweeney faces immense pressure to transform Orlando's talented core into postseason contenders and silence doubters following a mediocre mid-pack ranking and trade rumors.
Office Politics Has A Playbook. Here Is What Psychologists Know.
Office politics is a blood sport and the most talented people keep losing. Psychologists say three traits separate the winners from everyone else.
This Jibber-Jabber Night in Acadiana prohibits jibber jabber. Here's why it works.
Learn how Acadiana Talent in Lafayette provides a platform for musicians of all ages to perform, experiment and connect, contributing to the city's diverse music scene.
As Beta Technologies expands employment — and investors — other technical businesses struggle to survive
The electric aviation company is bringing new jobs and greater wealth to the state, but some aviation businesses say they are being squeezed for talent.
GM hires talent from rivals to solve self-driving car problem
GM has made several key executive hires since 2025 and brought back Cruise alums to ramp up its self-driving tech development in personal cars.
We almost had a smartphone in the 90s. Why did it fail?
In the early 90’s, a company called General Magic began working on a portable device that would allow people to check email, make phone calls, even play games. It was basically a smartphone. But it never caught on.On today’s show, a theory about why this device failed. General Magic had generous investors, world-class talent and creative freedom. But is it possible what they needed was constraints?Support:Planet Money+Read: Our book: Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life Our weekly longform Planet Money newsletterOur weekly Indicator round-up newsletterFollow: InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookThis episode was hosted by Erika Beras and Emma Peaslee. It was produced by Emma Peaslee with help from Sam Yellowhorse Kesler and James Sneed. It was edited by Marianne McCune and fact-checked by Charlotte Isidore. It was engineered by Jimmy Keeley with help from Cena Loffredo. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money’s executive producer.
What could be next for Gakpo?
Following the departure of Mohamed Salah, at least one more attacking signing is expected at Anfield this summer. Liverpool have already signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5m and the pursuit of Yan Diomande is heating up. Talented teenager Rio Ngumoha is also set to play a more prominent role, while Florian Wirtz played off the left for Liverpool at times last season and is featuring there for Germany in the World Cup.
It's Xbox's turn (again), as console prices keep going up
Microsoft announced a price hike for the Xbox Series consoles today, the third in little over a year. Effective August 1, the Xbox Series S, which launched in 2020 for $300, will cost $500 in the U.S. The Xbox Series X, which launched in 2020 at $500, will go for $800. This follows a round of PlayStation 5 price increases from Sony this spring, and a slow-motion increase for Nintendo’s Switch 2, which will kick in in the U.S. in September. (Mind you, there were also eight video game industry price hikes in six months of 2025). The chart up top shows the sudden ascent of console prices over the past year, a sudden surge in an already unusual hardware generation. Prices had been flat for years, now “up” is the new “flat.” Game console prices used to go down across the length of a console generation, but not this time around. Microsoft’s explanation for the new price hike today: We hoped another price increase would not be necessary, and we have spent the last several months working with suppliers on options. Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027. The entire consumer electronics industry is struggling with the current components crisis, but the effects are particularly hard on consoles. Unlike phones, computers, speakers, and other consumer devices, consoles are typically not sold at a profit, but instead for less than they cost to make. This is an issue well beyond game consoles. Apple announced price hikes on its computers and tablets today as well. 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: Brutal Bungie cuts Bungie laid off “most” of its Destiny development team and some developers who worked on Marathon, the newest game from the struggling Sony-owned studio. A WARN notice issued by Sony to Washington State, where Bungie is based, tallied cuts impacting 292 workers, effective next month. That’s strictly for Bungie/Sony jobs in Washington and wouldn’t account for any elsewhere. The video I clipped below shows the redacted list of Bungie cuts filed to Washington State officials. As you’ll see, I had to scroll for a while… In a note emailed to PlayStation workers and published online, PlayStation game studios chief Hermen Hulst offered the following explanation for these latest cuts at Bungie: This is painful news, especially for talented colleagues whose roles have been eliminated. This decision was made only after extensive discussion and careful consideration, and I want to provide some context on how we arrived here. Over the past several months, together with Bungie leadership, we reviewed the studio’s long-term direction, development priorities, resource needs, and role within our broader portfolio strategy. We explored multiple alternatives before concluding that a reduction was necessary to align the studio’s resources with its current priorities and long-term goals. In 2022, Sony bought Bungie for $3.7 billion. The studio’s marquee game, the multiplayer live service shooter Destiny 2 was losing popularity at the time. Its next game Marathon, released earlier this year, has been well-reviewed but had a slow start. Bungie is renowned for making great shooter games, and Destiny fans have mourned the wind-down of Destiny 2. They’ve also expressed bewilderment over reports that Destiny 3 is not, per Bloomberg, immediately in the cards.
Breaking down EA Sports' College Football 27 team ratings: who's too high, who's too low?
EA Sports College Football 27 team ratings spark debate, with Georgia, Alabama, and Clemson among teams arguably rated too low for their talent.
Business Insider's 2026 Rising Stars of Real Estate nominations are open
Nominations are now open for Business Insider's 2026 Rising Stars of Real Estate list. Tell us about young, talented pioneers in the real estate industry.
PFL signs former UFC bantamweight contender
Professional Fighters League continues to bolster the talent pool in its women’s divisons.
DeepMind Chief Demis Hassabis says Google’s still winning AI talent
Despite the departure of two top AI leaders that sent the company’s stock price down, Hassabis says Google is still on top.
Project ASCENT at ILL selected for EU funding under "Choose Europe for Science"
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) will lead the ASCENT project, funded at 1.4 M€ by the European Commission as part of the initiative "Choose Europe for Science 2025". The goal is to train the next generation of researchers and sustain Europe’s leadership in neutron science. ASCENT is one of 16 projects (three of them in France) funded under the pilot call of a programme that aims to enhance the attractiveness of research careers in Europe and address the challenge of scientific talent retention. It is also the only project led by a large-scale infrastructure.
There is belief talented McAtee will flourish at Forest
James McAtee battled to be seen in his debut season at the City Ground, struggling for minutes under Nottingham Forest's four managers. There is belief at the City Ground it is only a matter of time before it comes together for McAtee, despite his struggles. To much excitement from supporters, McAtee arrived on a five-year deal worth about £30m weeks after the under-21s' Euro 2025 triumph.
How a gulf nation is working on nurturing homegrown talent
The Middle East has become a major hub for world championship events in the last decade. Now, one of the region’s most prominent countries is investing heavily in developing homegrown talent
Machado homers, King dominates as Padres shutout Braves
The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that pitcher Michael King has a bounce back outing while Manny Machado homers to beat a talented Atlanta Braves team.
Ranking SEC recruiting classes via average commit distance
The 2027 recruiting cycle is moving at warp speed this summer. Prospects are making their college decisions in droves amidst official visit season. Dominoes are falling and classes are being built. Looking at the SEC, many programs are in states that are littered with blue-chip talent. You’ll often see the top schools go nationwide in […]
Zelda Fan Ditches Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine Remake After a Decade of Work
A talented Nintendo fan has ditched their attempt to recreate The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine after a decade of work, following the announcement of the game's upcoming Switch 2 remake.
Infringement risks of AIGC in entertainment industry (Part 2)
From talent contracts to AI tool whitelists, AIGC compliance is no longer just risk control but a core issue for financing, listing and digital asset operations
Ken Griffin fires back at Mamdani, says business leaders must 'fight for their city'
Citadel founder Ken Griffin urges New York business leaders to speak up against Mayor Zohran Mamdani's tax proposals, warning the city risks losing talent.
Billionaire fires back at Mamdani, says business leaders must 'fight for their city'
Citadel founder Ken Griffin urges New York business leaders to speak up against Mayor Zohran Mamdani's tax proposals, warning the city risks losing talent.
Billionaire fires back at Mamdani, says business leaders must 'fight for their city'
Citadel founder Ken Griffin urges New York business leaders to speak up against Mayor Zohran Mamdani's tax proposals, warning the city risks losing talent.
Cannes Lions 2026 unveils the Entertainment Lions for Sport shortlist, featuring 70 finalists that show how brands are using sport, fandom, talent, gaming and live experiences to create culture
Cannes Lions 2026 has released the shortlist for the Entertainment Lions for Sport category, one of the Festival’s key competitions
Cannes Lions 2026 unveils the Entertainment Lions shortlist, featuring 62 finalists that show how brands are competing for attention through film, content, experiences, talent and culture
Cannes Lions 2026 has released the shortlist for the Entertainment Lions category, one of the Festival’s most relevant benchmarks for
Turkey’s World Cup was a gigantic disappointment
A very talented generation failed at the biggest stage
X offers to exceed Meta's employee snack offerings in talent war
Meta said it'll be improving its snack-filled office kitchens to improve employee morale. Elon Musk's X says it can match that.
Savage Entertainment Announces June 26 AWAL/Sony Music Release Featuring PO1300, Albee Al and WayG
Savage Entertainment founder and rising New Jersey artist prepares for the June 26 release of his latest single, bringing together one of the state's most respected voices and the next generation of Camden talent.Camden, NJ, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Savage Entertainment announced today that its founder and recording artist PO1300 will release a new single on June 26 featuring New Jersey artist Albee Al and fellow Savage Entertainment artist WayG. The upcoming release marks a significant
The businesses that are doubling down on Seattle
As critics warn of an antibusiness climate in Seattle, the startup artificial intelligence industry is bullish on the city's talent.
A Google veteran who founded character.AI is jumping to OpenAI
Noam Shazeer, a co-lead at Gemini and the founder of Character.AI is leaving Google to join OpenAI in the latest AI talent war move.
Moving Beyond Resilience: Rebuilding the Public Health Workforce with Intention
At the Mission Critical summit, public health leaders shared forward-thinking approaches to invest in people, retain talent, and rethink how work happens.
What business leaders are getting wrong about AI's impact on entry-level jobs
Companies that fail to reshape early-career roles for the AI economy risk cutting off their future talent pipeline.
Share your talent at Open Mic Mondays
Do you enjoy singing and performing for an audience? Take the stage at the Waynesville American Legion's Open Mic Mondays from 7-9 p.m. every Monday in June.
Illusionists charm “America's Got Talent” judges — minus Simon Cowell — with dangerous act and Spice Girls T-shirt
Cowell tells one of the contestants that he looks like "that actor," by which he means Jonah Hill.
Robinhood's layoff memo focuses on performance and 'talent density'
The trading platform's CEO drew a clear contrast between the workforce the company is shedding and the one it wants to keep.
U of A food science students advance to IFTSA College Bowl, a national trivia competition in Chicago
University of Arkansas students are putting local food science talent on the map, recently winning a high-stakes regional trivia showdown and advancing to the national stage next month, a press rel…
4 ways cities can become more marketable for business
Multinationals want to locate in cities with ample talent, venture capital, mobility infrastructure and climate resilience.
Kansas City Royals vs Washington Nationals Live Discussion
A short road trip against an ascending Nationals team with young talent.
D-FW Business Datebook: Fed interest rates and talking talent
Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for the week of June 14 features World Cup matchups, exciting author visits and market-moving reports from the Census Bureau, Federal Reserve and more.
Can Iraola release the real Wirtz?
Florian Wirtz arrived at Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen last summer amid great fanfare in a then-British record £116m deal - but remained an enigma as he fell far short of expectations. Liverpool still have huge hopes for a gifted attacking player who has only just turned 23, which means one of Andoni Iraola's main tasks is to find a settled position for the German to release the talent he demonstrated before moving to Anfield. This is why Iraola will have been intrigued by what he saw from Wirtz in Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao in their opening World Cup game.
Residents can get a look at new Talent Health Center in late June
Rogue Community Health helps lead effort; onsite weekly food pantry operates through ACCESS Rogue Community Health is offering the public a chance to tour its new clinic in Talent. The […]
Oklahoma adds commitment from 2027 OL Jaxon Lawler
The Sooners continue to stockpile talent in their No. 3-ranked recruiting haul. The latest commitments comes in the form of three-star OL Jaxon Lawler, who declared for Oklahoma at the tail end of this weekend’s official visit. Lawler camped and earned an offer from position coach Bill Bedenbaugh last week and wasted no time securing […]
Huge development as Richard Hughes secures deal for forward
Liverpool has become renowned as one of the finest finishing schools for young talent around. The progress made by Rio Ngumoha - and to a lesser extent Trey Nyoni - pays testament to that. Both are we...
Top 2027 high school football prospects in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has long been an under-the-radar hotspot for high school football talent, and the 2027 class might be its best in recent memory. This year’s crop features three five-star prospects in the Rivals Industry Ranking — tied with California and just one behind Florida. The class isn’t just top-heavy, though. Twelve players in the state […]
Panthers have an under-the-radar talent on their hands
Carolina has to watch this up-and-coming talent.
Seattle tumbles in ranking for best U.S. cities for foreign businesses
The ranking is based on metrics important to foreign investors, including business environment, workforce talent and trade war resilience.
Transfer market approach and Elland Road redevelopment
Raj asked: Where do you think Leeds will strengthen this summer, and who do you think will be sold to assist financial regulations? Adam: I think there will be an attempt to retain the key talent, which has started with captain Ethan Ampadu's new four-year deal. Also, from the recent discussion with chairman Paraag Marathe, there seems a real positivity that manager Daniel Farke will be staying beyond the existing year of his contract.
Kentucky leaders in Des Moines this week for intercity visit
A delegation of more than 150 business, education, government and nonprofit leaders from Commerce Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky, are in Des Moines today through Friday for its annual Leadership Visit, a long-running intercity program aimed at fostering regional development ideas. The agenda includes sessions on regional collaboration, talent development, agricultural innovation, executive leadership continuity and…
Horrifying 'America's Got Talent' act makes judges and audience look away: 'Have you ever watched a film called 'Misery'?'
This 'America's Got Talent' act horrified onlookers with their gruesome act. Even the judges couldn't stand to watch.
Deadline Hollywood
Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment are teaming on U.S. rights for 'A Talent for Murder' starring Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich and Olivia Cooke. Read more below.
Bleecker Street, Ld Entertainment acquire Anton Corbijn’s ‘A Talent For Murder’ with Helen Mirren
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