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Job Cuts Shake Up Irvine Game Studio

July 18, 2026

Obsidian Entertainment, a game studio in Irvine, announced it will let go of 52 employees. The layoffs happen while the company is restructuring under Microsoft’s Xbox division. The announcement came from Jason Tucker, Obsidian’s HR director, who filed a notice with the state on July 6. He said t

sports

Jon Jones Says He’s Ready to Move Past UFC Disputes

July 17, 2026

Jon Jones has announced he is willing to put past disagreements with UFC president Dana White behind him and keep working together. The two‑division champion stepped away from the heavyweight title earlier this year after refusing to fight interim champ Tom Aspinall, a decision that upset White w

science

Women Leaders Share Their Secrets to Success

July 17, 2026

The 2025 APA annual conference featured a panel called “Leadership in Focus, ” organized by the Women in Neuropsychology committee of Division 40. Four well‑known female experts—Kim Gorgens, Paula Shear, Chriscelyn Tussey, and Sara Weisenbach—joined together to talk about how women can thrive in neu

politics

Why New York’s Closed Primaries Leave Most Voters Behind

July 17, 2026

The real battle for New Yorkers’ streets, schools and taxes happens in June, not November. In that month the state’s closed primaries decide who will represent the city in every important office, yet most voters are excluded from that decision. This creates a democracy that works only for a small gr

entertainment

Kai Trump Keeps Sports First, Says Politics Isn’t Her Call

July 17, 2026

Kai Trump, 19, told a sports outlet that politics is not her focus. She said she prefers to share her life and show how a young person can pursue many interests, especially sports. She wants to inspire the new generation by highlighting her college journey and future plans. Kai will play Divis

sports

Oregon’s “Shout” Hits the Gaming World

July 17, 2026

The Oregon Ducks are known for their loud, carnival‑style vibe at Autzen Stadium. A new twist lets that energy reach gamers through EA Sports College Football 2027. A modder known as @DDP2k created a file called ShoutOregon. fbmod. This file adds the 1978 hit “Shout” from the film Animal House t

education

Akron Student Takes Home National Advertising Award

July 16, 2026

A student from the University of Akron has earned a top national prize in advertising, capturing attention at a major industry gathering. Quinn Smith, studying art at the Myers School of Art, received a National Silver ADDY for his “Keep It Separate” campaign, which blends multiple media forms into

technology

Smooth Sailing Ahead: Weather Fixes and Boss Tips in the Latest Patch

July 16, 2026

The newest update for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced tackles the stormy problem that has frustrated players for months. The patch brings a fresh balance to the weather system, ensuring fog and clear skies appear more often than the over‑dramatic gales that used to cut off sails and songs. This

technology

Unmanned Tech Test in Northern Michigan Waters

July 14, 2026

The National All‑Domain Warfighting Center will run a two‑week field test in the waters near Alpena, Michigan, from July 13 to 24. The exercise, called Silent Swarm 26, will bring together a mix of federal agencies to try out small unmanned systems that can move on water, below the surface and in th

politics

Rise of a Controversial Candidate

July 14, 2026

Victor Marx, once a preacher known for dramatic sermons, has become a polarizing figure in Colorado politics. He claims to have killed a man at age seven, an allegation that has no evidence and raises serious doubts about his credibility. Marx’s past includes arrests for disorderly conduct and threa