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Trump posts new passport rendering — featuring a memorable photo of himself
President Donald Trump unveiled a new rendering of a special commemorative US passport bearing his likeness Friday, debuting a limited-edition passport to mark America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Apple's OLED 'MacBook Ultra' Will Stick With M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips
Apple's upcoming high-end MacBook model featuring an OLED touchscreen display will use the company's current M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new, top-of-the-line device will launch "between late this year and early next year," Gurman said, adopting the existing high-end Apple silicon chips rather than next-generation M6 versions.
Two Yankees Pitching Prospects ‘Turning Heads’ in Minors This Year
The old saying is you can never have enough pitching, which the New York Yankees have apparently taken to heart. The Yankees have a stockpile of potential starting-pitching arms in the minor leagues, including Elmer Rodriguez, and two “head turning” prospects, Ben Hess and Chase Hampton. The Yankees lead the majors in team ERA (3.30) […] The post Two Yankees Pitching Prospects ‘Turning Heads’ in Minors This Year appeared first on HEAVY.
Climbing gym planned in former Summerlin-area movie theater
The gym, which will fill the old Regal Theater on 9400 W. Sahara Ave. in Summerlin, is set to open later this year or early next.
Six Watauga students graduate from N.C. School of Science & Mathematics
MORGANTON/DURHAM — Six students from Watauga County were part of 470 from all across North Carolina who graduated this year as members of the residential Class of 2026 of the
North Dakota State Fair 2026: Food, Entertainment, Pride of Dakota Festival, Contests, and More
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — There are now three weeks until this year’s North Dakota State Fair kicks off, and the Fair is including America’s 250th birthday. The fair is an official partner of…
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd
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.
M6 MacBook Pro Expected This Year With Apple's First 2nm Chip
Apple could launch an updated base model 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip as soon as this year, reports Bloomberg. There could also be M6 chip updates for the Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Air, but Apple is testing an M6 MacBook Pro. Apple plans to introduce the M6 in late 2026, and for the first time, it will be a standalone chip. Apple is not working on M6 Pro or M6 Max chips, and will hold off on higher-end chip options until the M7 series launches in 2027.
M5 Ultra Mac Studio Could Launch in 2026 With Up to 768GB of RAM
Despite price increases across the Mac line, Apple is still planning to release a new Mac Studio as soon as this year, reports Bloomberg. Apple plans to introduce a new M5 Ultra chip as the final option in the M5 family before it transitions to the M6, M7, M7 Pro, and M7 Max. The M5 Ultra will come in a new version of the Mac Studio, which hasn't been updated since March 2025.
Misericordia University Students Earn Top Honors at Pennsylvania Academy of Science's 101st Annual Meeting
Misericordia University students earned multiple prestigious awards while showcasing undergraduate research at the 101st Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science (PAS), held this year on the Misericordia University campus—the first time the statewide scientific organization has hosted its annual conference at the university.
Judge halts Trump's election executive order seeking to create voter list
Her ruling applies to this year's midterm election cycle
Six Female Student-Athletes Named to College Sports Communicators At Large Academic All-District Team
Springfield, Mass. – June 23, 2026 – Six Springfield College student-athletes were named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team this year.
Supreme Court lets Trump end temporary protections for migrants
The decision could allow the government to deport hundreds of thousands of people starting this year.
David P. O'Brien
About five years ago, David P. O'Brien had a comfortable position at Marsh & McLennan Cos., where he held the top post at the financial giant's Louisville, Ky., office. Despite the lofty rank, Mr. O'Brien found himself longing to be at a smaller company that had to work a little harder to land business. That desire led him away from Kentucky five years ago and to Cleveland, where he serves as executive vice president at business insurance agency Oswald Cos. "I left Marsh before it was en vogue," he said, referring to layoffs and defections at Marsh over the course of this year that followed accusations of bid rigging at the big firm. Above all, Mr. O'Brien, 38, wanted to work at a company that relied on its inventiveness, rather than its name, for business. He said he has found that at Oswald. "It causes you to be more creative, to be more resourceful," Mr. O'Brien said. For instance, an Oswald client seeking to do business internationally might be directed to the network of offices abroad run by competitors such as Marsh and Aon Risk Services Inc. "We're going to use whatever access into the market that makes the most sense for our clients," he said. Of course, using such a strategy can be dangerous for Oswald if its client decides to further a business relationship with one of the firms Oswald recommended. "That's the obvious question and why it's nontraditional," he said. "I think if we're good, and if we're bringing value to the client, then there's no risk. I'm not threatened by it." Imaginative business solutions of that type made his career move to Oswald from Marsh worthwhile. "It's very much a challenge," he said. "It helps you keep your edge. I'm all for the competition." John Jacunski, currently vice president and corporate controller at York, Pa., paper company PH Gladfelter Co., met Mr. O'Brien four years ago when Mr. Jacunski was at WCI Steel Inc. in Warren. So impressed was he with Mr. O'Brien's work for WCI that Mr. Jacunski has retained the Oswald executive at PH Gladfelter. "He's a young guy for the position he has, but he's done a great job for us," Mr. Jacunski said. Among his roles at Oswald, Mr. O'Brien leads the firm's client retention efforts and also serves as director of its property and casualty group. "You don't have the same human resources," he said of the job jump to Oswald. "You don't have, obviously, the safety net a big company has." But sometimes, it can be difficult to ascertain individual contributions when working at a big company. "I wanted to be able to see the end results of my work and my efforts," Mr. O'Brien said.
iPhone Ultra 2 Gets Green Light for Development, Says Leaker
Apple's second-generation foldable iPhone has officially been given the go-ahead for development, a prominent Chinese leaker claimed today. In a post on Weibo, the account known as Digital Chat Station said that the "iPhone Ultra 2 project" has been formally approved, and that the second book-style device will likely use the same display as the first-generation model expected later this year.
You Might Find Soccer Boring but American Sports Media Are All In
Coverage of soccer has exploded with this year’s World Cup.
The Painting That Is Still on Trial in South Korea: How the unending Korean War became a permanent excuse to criminalise expression
By Boram Jang, East Asia Researcher at Amnesty International In a Seoul courtroom in March this year, a prosecutor read out charges against Jeon Seung-il, a former art student, from an indictment first written in 1989. The language had not changed, nor had the charges. Thirty-seven years later, only the young defendant had grown old. In 1989, he was 23 years old in a South Korea still shaped by decades […]
Pinky’s restaurant owner inks distribution deal for startup cheesecake business
“It’s a new challenge. I’m learning a whole new industry with something I’m familiar with, which is food,” said Steve DeRaffele, who launched Rio Cheesecakes earlier this year.
Caitlin Clark Fans Outraged By WNBA 30th Anniversary Poster Snubbing
The WNBA is turning 30 years old this year. The women's basketball league, which launched 30 years ago, is celebrating three decades of ball in several different ways. One of them is a special WNBA 30th Anniversary poster, which went on-sale this week. "Bring a piece of WNBA history home. 🏀 ...
The Red Sox Have a Big Jarren Duran Problem
The Boston Red Sox could have a tough time selling off one of their most obvious trade chips at this year's deadline.
Exclusive: Trase raises $107M for health care and defense AI
The company will be in market later this year for a round projected to be in the "hundreds of millions."
Pints & Politics with WUNC's Colin Campbell in Pittsboro
To celebrate WUNC's 50th anniversary this year, we're hosting 50 events across North Carolina! Please join us on August 19 at BMC Brewing at The Plant in Pittsboro for Pints & Politics with WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell! The event kicks off at 6 p.m.We'll chat about all things North Carolina politics, and your first pint will be on BMC Brewing in a special WUNC 50th anniversary pint glass! This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is encouraged as space is limited. Please RSVP at the link below to let us know if you are planning to join us. You can also submit a question for Colin in advance when you sign up to attend. We hope to see you soon!> RSVP Here
Dunnellon to mark America 250 with fireworks, entertainment
This year’s Fourth of July carries extra meaning for many citizens, as it represents the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For the first time in
NFL Legend Jim Kelly Recovering Following Stroke
Legendary NFL quarterback Jim Kelly announced this week that he suffered a medical issue earlier this year. Kelly, 66, says that he recently suffered a stroke. However, the former Buffalo Bills great is feeling good now. Kelly opened up about his medical status while speaking with reporters at the ...
Politics: What Donald Trump’s Defense Policy Means For Black Service Members
Black Americans serving in the U.S. military have long lived with a great contradiction. The country they’re fighting to protect is the same one that’s failed to serve and protect them.Despite this, Black Americans continue to enlist. There are over 350,000 Black active duty and select reserve members and more than 2.4 million Black veterans. That’s according to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University.This year, Defense secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked or delayed the promotions of more than a dozen Black and female senior officers. He’s also dismissed several high-ranking Black and female officers, according to The Atlantic. This comes amid the second Trump administration’s aggressive rollback of programs and policies connected to diversity, equity and inclusion.Black military members have always battled discrimination. But for some, this is a step too far in the wrong direction. So, what does their future hold? And what does it mean for the U.S. military?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Google starts lowering Play Store fees, making good on Epic Games settlement
A few additional markets will get the lower fees this year ahead of a global rollout in 2027.
Walmart buying Vibe.co stirs big buzz at Cannes Lions: analysis
Walmart scored the deal everyone's talking about at Cannes Lions this year. Buying Vibe.co signals its intent to rival Meta, Google, and Amazon.
Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people on a single site, dropping a key piece of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s $38-billion plan to rapidly expand detention capacity this year.
The American Project Has Never Been Perfect. It’s Still Worth Fighting For.
Every Fourth of July my family goes on an adventure and this year we are going to Niagara Falls. The iconic falls in all their power and scale feel like an important destination for my kids’ formative years. Reflecting on 250 years As I prepare for the trip to this famed American tourist desti
Oklahoma ACA insurer Mending to end health plans after this year
A health policy analyst says the move comes amid a broader trend of insurer exits as several federal policy changes fuel declining enrollment.
Do the Utah Jazz have concerns about Darryn Peterson’s health? Here’s what Austin Ainge said.
Darryn Peterson faced a lot of questions this year. The Utah Jazz are satisfied with his answers. Here's why.
House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
Lawmakers in both parties are eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections
Lincoln County Fair offers week of family entertainment
STANFORD, Ky. — From rodeo action and demolition derbies to monster trucks and fireworks, organizers say this year’s Lincoln County Fair will offer something for nearly everyone while continuing a […]
NASA satellite captures wave of warm water hundreds of miles long that signals a devastatingly strong El Niño
This year's El Niño is on track to be among the strongest ever recorded.
Cannes Lions Feels More Hollywood Than the Film Festival This Year
With creators increasingly at the center of entertainment, the fest built on brand marketers is gaining even more weight now ("I've never seen anything like it," one attendee notes).
Back door no more: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry seeks to reopen its south entrance after a century
The museum plans to break ground this year on a $22 million project that will reopen the 133-year-old edifice's south entry and add an indoor cafe with seating on the building's outdoor renovated terrace.
Back door no more: Museum of Science and Industry seeks to reopen its south entrance after a century
The museum plans to break ground this year on a $22 million project that will reopen the 133-year-old edifice's south entry and add an indoor cafe with seating on the building's outdoor renovated terrace.
Who are the new 'Love Island USA' bombshells? 6 stars dumped in major Casa Amor twist.
This year's Casa Amor challenge brought a record number of bombshells to the villa — and a dramatic elimination that sent six hopefuls home.
Maine state workers ready to settle contract dispute
In a statement, the Mills administration said four other state employee unions have already agreed to a 2% increase in January of this year, followed by another 2% raise next month.
Are The Minnesota Timberwolves Trading For Ja Morant?
NBA fans are convinced we're going to see a backcourt of Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant next season? The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA community on Monday night by trading All-Star forward Julius Randle and the 28th pick in this year's draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal that ...
NBA Fans Are In Disbelief Over Julius Randle Trade
In a stunning turn of events, the Minnesota Timberwolves have traded away three-time All-Star Julius Randle. The Timberwolves have agreed to send Randle and the No. 28 pick in this year's NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-time trade. In order to make this deal work, the Chicago Bulls will ...
Long Island Fans Accused Of Being 'Stain' on Golf
The U.S. Open was not without controversy this year. Thousands of fans flocked to Shinnecock on Long Island, to watch Wyndham Clark take home his second major championship win. But Clark was on the receiving end of some nasty chants and remarks, as fans really wanted someone else to win. "New York ...
What 70 Years In Business Has Taught Us About Leadership
This year, 84 Lumber celebrates 70 years in business. For a privately held company, reaching that milestone is rare.
The Elder Scrolls Online Prepares to Set Sail for Adventure with High Seas of Tamriel, Its Most Ambitious Experiment in Years
Among all the exciting events happening this year, like the return of the Thieves Guild and the Night Market, one that really caught our eye is the High Seas of Tamriel in-game event.
EA Lays Off Unknown Number Of Individuals In Fan Care And Recruitment
This is at least the third round of layoffs from EA just this year
Every 2026 World Cup team ranked, according to FIFA
As this year's World Cup approaches the knockout rounds, here are the updated FIFA rankings for all 48 teams, with the USA making a major move upward.
Apple Approves Production of OLED Panels for Foldable iPhone
Samsung Display has received Apple's approval to begin module production of OLED panels for Apple's first foldable iPhone, according to a report today from TheElec. Citing industry sources, the report says Samsung Display has started operating part of its back-end production lines in Vietnam to fulfill an initial order of around three million panels scheduled for delivery this year.
New iPhone 18 Pro leak highlights big upgrade for most popular camera
iPhone 18 Pro’s Main camera sounds set for an especially big upgrade this year, per the latest posts from leaker Fixed Focus Digital.
Door may not be closed on 49ers trading Mac Jones
Mac Jones played well enough in the eight games he started for the 49ers last season that he would have had a chance to start for another team if he had been a free agent this year.
Jewish voters express growing isolation amid rising antisemitism in both major political parties
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year.
Lake Placid and NYC form committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics
The announcement Monday suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina pulled off at this year’s Olympics.
Jewish voters express growing isolation amid rising antisemitism in both major political parties
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year.
Democrats’ Great Alaskan Hope
Mary Peltola, the Democrat most likely to win a red-state Senate seat this year, is largely unknown outside her home state. That’s not a coincidence.
ISTA’s Class of 2026: Celebrating 52 Graduates
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) celebrated impressive achievements at this year’s graduation ceremony, with 48 new PhDs and four MSc graduates receiving their degrees. Hailing from 25 countries, the graduates completed their studies in 38 different ISTA research groups spannin
New York City and Lake Placid explore joint bid to host 2042 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
Committee established to look at feasibility of hosting Games after success of Milan Cortina event this year
The Last of Us Part 2 will get multiplayer later this year, but not from Sony, and sadly not on PS5 either
Modder Specilizer has released a 25-minute gameplay trailer for their multiplayer Last of Us Part 2 mod, which shows PvP matchmaking in-action.
$24M Springfield sports, wellness center to begin construction this year
A downtown Springfield indoor sports and wellness facility will begin construction this year thanks in part to state capital funds.
Pound Trades Near 2026 Low as UK Political Uncertainty Builds
The pound traded near this year’s low on expectations Keir Starmer will set out a timetable for his departure as UK prime minister in coming days.
Dolphins 90 in 90: Breaking down Seth Coleman’s roster position
Seth Coleman is looking to move from an undrafted free agent bouncing around the league last year into a rostered player this year as he heads into the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 training camp.
California braces for one of the biggest tax hikes in the last decade
California lawmakers and the governor this year are preparing to implement major tax hikes in a matter of weeks, representing one of the largest tax increases in the state within the last decade.
Inside California Politics: Ben Allen makes his insurance commissioner case
(Inside California Politics) — The race for insurance commissioner doesn’t often get a lot of attention. But this year, amid an insurance crisis, the November general election will pit two De…
Electric bike and scooter injuries surge in Iowa, UnityPoint Health reports
In 2020, UnityPoint reported just 16 crash-related emergency room visits. This year alone, that number has already reached 79.
How the 2026 primaries are reshaping the Democratic Party
The struggle over control of the Democratic Party’s direction has roared to new heights this year, with New York’s primary on Tuesday looming as the next major battlefield between left and center.
Charlottesville event marks Juneteenth with celebration and Black Business Expo
This year, 50 vendors came to the event, including small businesses, eateries, nonprofits and more.
Charlottesville event marks Juneteenth with celebration and Black Business Expo
This year, 50 vendors came to the event, including small businesses, eateries, nonprofits and more.
Charlottesville event marks Juneteenth with celebration and Black Business Expo
This year, 50 vendors came to the event, including small businesses, eateries, nonprofits and more.
Charlottesville event marks Juneteenth with celebration and Black Business Expo
This year, 50 vendors came to the event, including small businesses, eateries, nonprofits and more.
Charlottesville event marks Juneteenth with celebration and Black Business Expo
This year, 50 vendors came to the event, including small businesses, eateries, nonprofits and more.
Charlottesville event marks Juneteenth with celebration and Black Business Expo
This year, 50 vendors came to the event, including small businesses, eateries, nonprofits and more.
Microsoft to end support for Office 2021 this year
Here's when it happens, and what your options are.
Trump claims multiple people arrested for vandalizing Reflecting Pool
(CNN) — Earlier this year, President Donald Trump described the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as “absolutely filthy,” vowing to clean up the iconic landmark and make it “look gorgeous, beautiful”
Algae, peeling blue material, conspiracy theories: Reflecting Pool takes national spotlight
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump described the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as “absolutely filthy,” vowing to clean up the iconic landmark and make it “look gorgeous, beautiful” so it again reflects the federal monuments around it.
Massive N.J. country music festival gets strangely emotional as 2 stars cry on stage |Review
Barefoot Country Music Festival was full of surprises this year
The real reason Trump wants to crack down on California's elections
California has had the second-highest voter turnout of any state so far this year, and mail voting is a big reason why, political columnist Joe Garofoli writes.
Copiague student earns top honors in New York Science Congress
Forty-four research projects advanced to the state competition after being named winners at this year's Long Island Science Congress.
Measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn
A measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel on June 11, marking the sixth case in LA County this year.
Nothing cancels this year’s CMF phone due to RAM prices
Nothing’s next budget phone will have to wait until at least 2027.
Q&A: Why climate politics cannot be separated from Indigenous sovereignty and justice
Dwayne Mamo, lead editor of The Indigenous World report, on this year’s 40th edition and the current state of Indigenous rights
As Juneteenth is celebrated across U.S., Obama's presidential center opens
This year's Juneteenth events, held to celebrate the end of slavery, come amid deep political divisions as the nation grapples with renewed questions about the arc of racial progress
Amazon drops Sam Altman movie months after OpenAI investment
Luca Guadagnino's "Artificial," a movie about Sam Altman, has been dropped by Amazon MGM Studios. Earlier this year, OpenAI and Amazon deepened ties.
Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
New workshop trains Catholic scientists to fight myth of faith-science conflict
This year at its annual conference, the Society of Catholic Scientists offered a new workshop designed to prepare Catholic scientists to speak on science and faith topics in the public square.
Bobby Prince, the composer of Doom’s iconic soundtrack, has died at 81
Prince’s Doom soundtrack was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress this year…
Canisius University sports management students getting industry crash course at this year's NHL Draft
Around 20 students from Canisius University's sports management program will get hands-on experience in their field during next weekend's NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. | WGR Sports Radio Buffalo
Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over software issue
This is Waymo's second recall this year, following a May recall tied to one of its robotaxis entering a flooded roadway.
Sony drops “PC”, adds “AI” to official PlayStation business strategy summary
Sony had made some conspicuous edits and updates to its description of PlayStation’s “business environment and strategy,” in a new annual report filed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today. These changes are part of a 379-word overview of Sony’s strategy for its Game & Network Services (G&NS) division, which is another name for PlayStation. The chunk about PlayStation strategy is part of a voluminous financial report filed by Sony each June. This year’s is 229 pages long. Differences to any part of the filing—word changes made from year to year, as Sony provides a breakdown of its business for investors—can be illuminating. For example: A line from 2025 about how the PlayStation team “aims to achieve sustainable and profitable business growth” has been changed in the 2026 version to “aims to achieve sustainable business growth.” Notice which word they cut? That’s a pretty clear tell about how Sony expects its profit margins to be squeezed this year, due to rising chip costs for its hardware, among other things. A line from 2025 that stated “Sony plans to continue its efforts to deploy its first-party titles to multiple platforms such as PC” had been cut from the 2026 version. That appears to be Sony’s admission by omission that it has backed off releasing its biggest games on PC. Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier reported in March and again in May that Sony’s big single-player marquee games are no longer planned for time-delayed release on PC.1 A whole new chunk has also been added about how “Sony is utilizing AI to unleash the creativity of studios and further enhance the PlayStation experience.” A full breakdown of the changes made from the 2025 version to the 2026 version is below. I’ve redlined them for you…
Exploring Meleek Thomas' potential fit with the Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have the 27th pick in this years draft. Could Meleek Thomas emerge as a potential target?
After 27 Years, Utica Zoo Is Retiring 'Brewfest'
Utica Zoo’s popular Brewfest fundraiser will not take place this year after running for 27 years.
Fox Entertainment Unveils Expanded Roster Of Creators Making Originals For New Studio Unit
Fox Entertainment’s creator studio, which was formed earlier this year, has revealed details about a significant expansion of its slate.
Health kicks off Aspen Ideas June 22-25
Since 2014, Aspen Ideas: Health has preceded the Aspen Ideas festivals. This year, from June 22-25, it offers more than 60 sessions with seven program tracks revolving around patient care, new treatments and technology, longevity and vitality, creativity, medical enterprise, leadership and how health-related questions often lack black or white answers.
Android developer verification on track for September, ‘Verifier’ service will soon auto-install
Google today published an update on Android developer verification, which is set for its initial launch later this year and...
iPhone 18 Pro is getting larger camera bump per leaks, here’s why
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s camera bump is expected to get even larger this year, with thicker lenses and aluminum plateau. Here’s why.
I’m an Entertainment Editor, and These Are the Summer Movies I Can’t Wait to See This Year
If you're searching for the best new summer movies in 2026, we've gathered films for you to watch on Netflix, in theaters, and on other streaming services.
Congrats, Class of 2026! See Scenes from This Year's Commencement Ceremonies
Cal Poly hosted commencement ceremonies for all six colleges on June 13 and 14, 2026.
12 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro
We're only three months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series.
Here are the music, entertainment lineups for this year’s ArtBlaze beach parties
“ArtBlaze brings accessible, immersive art to public spaces, infusing joy and wonder into places that already belong to the community.”
East Prairie High School receives grant to restore agri-science center greenhouse
East Prairie High School is receiving help to restore its greenhouse after severe weather caused thousands of dollars in damage earlier this year.