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As union leader, Democrat-backed Senate candidate Dan Osborn helped alert ICE to claims of undocumented workers
Dan Osborn, the Democratic Party–backed independent running for Senate in Nebraska, has spent part of his campaign courting voters critical of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement.
'We are still open': Businesses ask for support amid South Nashville road closure on Nolensville Pike
A road closure on Sugar Valley Drive near Nolensville Pike is hurting South Nashville businesses. Here's how to get there.
Mariners minor leaguer gets big-league call-up despite hitting .190 at High-A
Against all odds, Curtis Washington Jr. is a big-leaguer.
Suggs Creek Bridge closure extended in Gladeville, hurting nearby business
According to the Wilson County Road Commission, the bridge was supposed to be finished and opened back up by early July. Now it’s expected to stretch to later that month, or even August.
Get to know: '27 kicker commitment Rocco DePrima
Arkansas kicker commitment Rocco DePrima is not hurting for leg strength and has a 67-yard field goal during a workout in January to prove it.
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: How health overconfidence is hurting men
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General A recent poll found that 65% of men believe they’re healthier than other men. Statistically, that can’t be true, but it may explain why so many skip preventive care. The reality is that conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers can develop without obvious symptoms. That’s […]
Dan Oborn hosts roundtable with Omaha small business owners
The handful of business owners said inflation was the common theme hurting their businesses because of increases input costs.
DTLA residents and businesses say surge in graffiti is hurting city's image
With the World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics approaching, some people who work and live in downtown Los Angeles say graffiti has become so widespread that they fear it's damaging the city's image as it prepares to host millions of visitors.
Initial results show Kurti's party wins most votes in Kosovo's early election
Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party won the most votes in an early parliamentary election in Kosovo on Sunday, early results showed.
Joy Crichlow: A Trailblazer in Minority Business Development Has Passed
Fern GillespieA pioneer in minority business development has died. For decades, Brooklyn resident Joy Crichlow was responsible for minority business owners achi
Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend Jim Curtis does a complete 180 weeks after their 1st anniversary
Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend, Jim Curtis, had a change of heart about his place in NYC just weeks after their first anniversary
Wellness tracking apps are making people stressed out, hurting health
Americans are spending $100 billion on wellness apps and health trackers — but the rise in self-data may end up just stressing people out.
Sophie Cunningham reveals what’s ‘hurting’ Indiana Fever right now
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham cited the team’s lack of toughness on the defensive end as the main reason behind their uneven start to their 2026 WNBA campaign. The Fever dropped to 4-4 on the season after back-to-back losses to…
Cause of death confirmed for Jamie Lee Curtis’ sister Kelly
Kelly Lee Curtis' cause of death has been confirmed by authorities. The older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Kelly died of natural causes.
Sassuolo want Aquilani too after Torino interest
After Torino, now Sassuolo are the latest Serie A club to be courting coach Alberto Aquilani, who nearly took Catanzaro to promotion.The young coach is attracting a lot of attention thanks to the perf...
Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister Kelly Lee Curtis Dies at 69: 'My First Friend and Lifelong Confidant'
Jamie wrote in a heartfelt Instagram tribute that her older sister "was jaw-droppingly beautiful and a talented actress"
McLean backs Scotland youngsters for present as well as future
Midfielder Kenny McLean is adamant that the younger players in the Scotland squad aren't just for the future, but are "the present". McLean set up Findlay Curtis for the leveller in the 4-1 win over Curacao at Hampden - the Rangers player first goal for his country. Another 19-year-old, Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher, came on his his debut at half time.
Kent business owners say water disruption is hurting their trade
South East Water says 22,000 customers across the county have been impacted.
Lehigh Valley HVAC Company to Pay $300K and Revise Business Practices After AG Sunday Lawsuit for Aggressive, Deceptive Sales Practices
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Curtis Total Service, Inc., and two of its employees – current manager Richard Price and former HVAC field supervisor Matthew Price – have agreed to pay the Commonwealth $300,000 and significantly revise their business practices to comply with the Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Law and Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.
High-potency hemp products are hurting Colorado kids
By Heidi Lawrence Six years ago, my daughter, by most metrics, was a typical overachieving teenager. She was a straight-A, pre-professional ballet dancer. She loved school and art, had lots of friends, and above all else, she was kind, funny and driven. Unfortunately, her life was derailed upon her discovery and usage of THC. I […]
The future of the American healthcare workforce
The U-S is facing a steep healthcare worker shortage. A 2025 federal analysis projected that by 2038, 30 out of 35 physician specialties will be hurting for practitioners, with over 140,000 roles left unfilled. And for nurses, that shortage is projected to be over 108,000. And last week, 24 states plus the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new federal student loan limits on graduate degrees. Those caps apply to programs that could graduate workers into these threatened health care fields. But Education Secretary Linda McMahon say these worries are overblown and that these new rules aim to force colleges to lower tuition rates. So, what do these changes really mean for the future of our healthcare workforce in the U.S.?
Politics and Investing Don’t Mix: Why Your Political Affiliation Could Be Hurting Your Returns
n a contest between intellect and political identity, the latter all too often wins out, a new study finds.
Trump's revenge politics comes back to haunt him
Trump's targeting of GOP foes is hurting his agenda on Capitol Hill.
Even while courting moderates on voter ID, GOP leaders still push debunked fraud narrative
Republicans call their voter ID ballot measure ‘common sense’ to appeal to moderate voters, while alienating liberals with election conspiracy theories
Teen curfew at Camp North End is impacting business, store owners say
Some store owners at Camp North End say the teen curfew is hurting business.
Curtis Cup team filled out for the Americans
Stanford senior Kelly Xu will cap off her college career with her first appearance in the Curtis Cup.
First responders graduate from mental health program | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
Some Pensacola Beach businesses seeing payoff from traffic increase but others are hurting
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A record number of cars made their way onto Pensacola Beach on Saturday. Nearly 28,000 cars passed through the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says status quo in the Strait of Hormuz is ‘hurting us all’
The South Carolina senator called on President Donald Trump to renew U.S. attacks on Iran amid a fragile ceasefire and stalled negotiations.
Castle Rock restaurant says parking citations are hurting business
A Castle Rock business says its customers are plagued by parking citations from Parking Revenue Recovery Services.
News4 On The Record | Talking entertainment in Dothan
News4's Ken Curtis sits down with Dothan Performing Arts Director Clay Dempsey about all things entertainment in the city, including the proposed new arena.
Trump’s gilded indifference ignores America’s growing economic pain
Americans are sending Donald Trump an urgent message: They’re hurting and they blame his policies.
People in WA prisons get access to 988 mental health crisis hotline
Hotline counselors are trained to contact prisons and get immediate support for incarcerated callers who are at an imminent risk of hurting themselves.
Balancing resident, business parking in 12 South
Some business owners said new resident only parking restrictions are hurting customers and employees, while neighbors argue the tourist parking is getting out of hand.
‘The America first graveyard’: Trump’s policies are actively hurting businesses
Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda promised strength, security, and prosperity. But for many of the people caught in its consequences, the result looks more like a graveyard of broken promises.
Construction closures in EaDo frustrate businesses, residents ahead of FIFA World Cup
Businesses and residents in Houston’s EaDo say overlapping construction projects are hurting access and traffic ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ray Curtis wants to take voters, and politicians, back to school
Ray Curtis, a retired government teacher and a longshot candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress, wants to see a return to the principles enshrined in the Constitution
Taphouse on Walton owner sues city for lost revenue in entertainment license dispute
Taphouse has not be able to host any events, entertainment, live music or DJs for over a year, which Randall Hon said is hurting his business.
Taphouse on Walton owner sues city for lost revenue in entertainment license dispute
Taphouse has not be able to host any events, entertainment, live music or DJs for over a year, which Randall Hon said is hurting his business.
John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
Restaurant owner says road construction is hurting business
Koffee Kup in Stoughton is losing business during what is usually their busiest time of the year, according to the owner.
At Home Real Estate Services wins Chamber’s 2026 Small Business Award
At Home Real Estate Services wins the 2026 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award from the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
One team’s power surge gives the John Curtis-Pineville winner a state championship
SULPHUR — The first time Jadin Basco came to bat with first base open, John Curtis intentionally walked her, and Ava Moore followed with a two-RBI double to right-center field.
How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses
Small business owners in San Diego and across California are feeling the pinch of President Donald Trump's tariffs and his war on Iran.
The Jesuit-John Curtis winner delivered big hits and clutch pitching for a quarterfinal sweep
The Jesuit-John Curtis winner delivered in big moments to sweep the quarterfinals.
The least respected hitter comes through for the John Curtis-Mount Carmel semifinal winner
Brynn Godfrey, whose father, Jerry, is the John Curtis softball coach, came to bat with the bases loaded in the 10th inning of a semifinal against Mount Carmel.
Can the US Democrats beat Trump by becoming more like him?
Fighting fire with fire may deliver electoral wins, but risks hurting the party’s brand eventually, Chinese academic argues.
As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind
Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.
Months after Potomac River sewage spill, businesses are still hurting
Most advisories against recreational activities in affected areas have been lifted, but perceptions about lingering waste continue to hurt local companies.
Former LLWS teammates in the Jesuit-John Curtis quarterfinal will face each other one last time
These former LLWS teammates are now facing each other as seniors at Jesuit and John Curtis.
How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses
Small California businesses — facing tariffs and rising fuel and shipping prices from war — wonder how long they can survive.
Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy
The Middle East war and Trump's tariffs share some of the blame for a soft economic outlook, business leaders told the Cleveland Fed.
Dupont Circle small businesses seek financial help amid city construction project
Some business owners in Dupont Circle say a construction project aimed at improving the D.C. neighborhood is hurting sales.
Cambridge cafe owner says Central Square construction project is hurting business: "I'm really bankrupt"
Cambridge cafe owner says construction is hurting his business
What's at stake for Meta if China kills its Manus deal
The Chinese government has ordered Meta to unwind its acquisition of Manus, potentially hurting Meta's push into building AI agents.
Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds
Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil—EPA—may actually interfere with the brain’s ability to repair itself. Instead of helping recovery, it appears to weaken blood vessel stability, disrupt healing signals, and even contribute to harmful protein buildup linked to cognitive decline.
Financial concerns are now taking their toll on Americans' physical health
Yahoo Finance's Senior Columnist, Kerry Hannon, joins Market Domination Overtime to discuss how money worries are hurting Americans' health.
This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn
Experts warn that cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, but the effects may be reversible over time.
Adrian Wojnarowski's anti-Trump politics reportedly causing friction with St. Bonaventure community
A report from The Athletic suggests Adrian Wojnarowski's partisan political views may be hurting his role as St. Bonaventure's basketball GM.
Johnson: Change to physician fees puts health of Tennessee seniors at risk
Contributed commentary by Curtis Johnson, former Deputy Speaker in the Tennessee House, on a change to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026 Physician Fee Schedule.
Poll workers told to leave Shasta training for opposing politics talk
Two Shasta County poll workers say they were dismissed from a training session after questioning elections chief Clint Curtis.
HGTV’s Nicole Curtis Shares Next Steps After ‘Rehab Addict’ Cancellation
Curtis also shared where fans can tune in to old episodes of 'Rehab Addict.'
Jordan Creek renewal project isolates downtown Springfield gallery
Fresh Gallery on Boonville Avenue downtown has seen foot traffic drop drastically since Renew Jordan Creek construction began, hurting local artists.
Why some tech leaders are sounding the alarm about Colorado’s ‘deteriorating’ business climate
Colorado enjoyed a reputation of being business-friendly in recent decades. But some in the business community worry that too much regulation is hurting the state’s ability to attract new companies. And they’re asking the governor for help.
Trans athlete participation measure up for debate
Supporters say the initiated bill seeks to ensure that female high school athletes have a level playing field and private spaces. Opponents say the measure is unnecessary and harmful for transgender students and would burden public schools.
Paulo Costa and Josh Hokit trade shots on social media
UFC 327 last Saturday was heavyweight Josh Hokit's coming out party. He garnered attention with his media antics leading up to the event and then put on a performance that won't soon be forgotten. Unranked Hokit faced No. 5 ranked Curtis Blaydes in a main card matchup and was part of what some are ...
Iran war hurting global economy as IMF meeting begins; oil falls on peace hopes
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Curtis Blaydes suffered multiple significant facial injuries at UFC 327
Engaging in a “Fight of the Year” candidate took its toll on Curtis Blaydes.
New Orleans all-metro girls basketball team headlined by state champion from John Curtis
A John Curtis senior headlines the 2026 New Orleans all-metro girls basketball team.
Possible Democratic 2028 Candidates Are Already Fighting for Black Voters’ Support
Possible presidential candidates are already courting a crucial Democratic constituency.
WATCH: Democratic presidential prospects flock to Al Sharpton's conference in New York
The Democratic Party's most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party's unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest takes shape at an annual conference led by Rev. Al Sharpton.
4 NYU faculty honored for STEM research by American Association for the Advancement of Science
Four NYU faculty members were recognized for their research in areas of biology, neuroscience and chemical and biomolecular engineering as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The AAAS — which aims to shape science policy and build a community for STEM researchers — elected 449 researchers across the United States for...
Bordonaro: Legislature’s labor agenda risks hurting business competitiveness
With the Labor Committee approving 48 bills in six weeks, the cumulative weight of new scheduling rules, striking worker benefits and operational mandates risks making Connecticut a harder place to do business at exactly the wrong time.
New Mexico U.S. Rep. Vasquez says unregulated sports betting hurting tribal sovereignty
Unregulated betting platforms are bypassing tribal casinos, depriving pueblos and tribes in New Mexico of vital revenue, leaders said.
Whoop, a Wearable Health Device Maker, Raises $575 Million
With elite athletes like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo as investors, the company, now valued at $10 billion, is courting everyday health enthusiasts.
Whoop, a Wearable Health Device Maker, Raises $575 Million
With elite athletes like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo as investors, the company, now valued at $10 billion, is courting everyday health enthusiasts.
Utah Sen. John Curtis helps lead push to ban sports betting contracts on prediction markets
Curtis and Schiff’s bill has support from the Indian Gaming Association and the California Nations Gaming Association
California farmers were already struggling. Then came the Iran war
The war's disruption of exports and rise in fertilizer prices are hurting California farmers.
America’s long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel
Diesel, the largest day-to-day expense in trucking, has jumped in price since the start of the Iran war. That’s hurting the trucking industry, particularly small fleet owners.
Your stereotypes about Gen Z aren’t just inaccurate. They’re hurting your business
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Entertainment domination: 50 Cent conquers Planet Hollywood
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Robert Earl have partnered to launch PH Live, a new entertainment venue at Planet Hollywood Times Square, featuring state-of-the-art LED technology, immersi…
50 Cent backed Planet Hollywood Live expected to expand to Shreveport, says PR firm
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Robert Earl have partnered to launch PH Live, a new entertainment venue at Planet Hollywood Times Square, featuring state-of-the-art LED technology, immersi…
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox
Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Report: Nintendo Is Slashing Switch 2 Production By A Third
A disappointing holiday season and lack of big new games is hurting the console
Utah Sen. John Curtis helps lead push to ban sports betting contracts on prediction markets
Utah Sen. John Curtis and California Sen. Adam Schiff are leading a push to make clear that sports prediction markets are indeed gambling.
Fear of immigration enforcement in NC keeps immigrants home, hurting Latino-owned businesses
Are spring temperature swings hurting your health? Yes, here's how
Weather swings affect your physical health in a variety of ways.
This tool puts ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and more AI models in one place
Stop wasting time switching tabs.
How the Trump administration could be hurting Israel’s already damaged brand
On two major occasions, the Trump administration has gestured at Israel being mostly responsible for major inflection points in the Iran war — even though the evidence on both counts isn’t totally clear.
At least 9 Sacramento businesses hit by overnight burglaries
Sacramento police are investigating at least nine overnight burglaries across Curtis Park and Lemon Hill neighborhoods, with surveillance footage capturing thieves in action.
Oregon Prosperity Council co-chair on tariffs, turning around the state economy
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Governor Tina Kotek’s Economic Prosperity Council has had its first couple of meetings, as Oregon business leaders are trying to get the state’s economy ba…
Jamie Lee Curtis tears up remembering Nicole Kidman's touching first words to her when they met at the Oscars
Jamie Lee Curtis got choked up at a SXSW panel this weekend recalling Nicole Kidman's touching first words to her when they met at the 2022 Oscars: 'I see who you are.'
Business owners say low foot traffic hurting Stonecrest shopping center
Concerns about crime in the area keep customers away, business owners believe.
The Rummel-John Curtis winner scored 13 runs and was sparked by a senior's 3-run homer
A senior third baseman's 3-run home run in the top of the first inning set the tone.
High insurance costs are putting child care programs out of business — but bill proposes solution
Under state licensing rules, child care programs are required to have liability insurance or disclose to parents that they are uninsured. Having a liability policy protects high-risk businesses, but expensive and hard-to-find plans are hurting an industry already facing thin financial margins and availability issues.
Flooding closes roads in Marshall County, hurting business and raising detour concerns
Tuesday's storms are still causing issues in our area.Flooding across Marshall County is causing issues for people trying to get to their destinations as well a
This John Curtis sophomore has been 'the heart and soul' of top-seeded boys basketball team
John Curtis has had a strong boys basketball season with the help of a standout sophomore.
Is gambling hurting the integrity of sports? Here’s what Missouri and Kansas experts say
Since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, nearly 40 states have legalized the practice, including Kansas and Missouri. As professional sports teams partner with sportsbooks and gambling scandals continue to affect leagues, how much is the integrity of sports at risk?