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Carol Lombardini, studio negotiator during Hollywood strikes, to step down
Carol Lombardini, who represented the major studios during last year's Hollywood strikes, is stepping down as president and chief negotiator of the AMPTP.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago -
PlayStation Shuts Down Concord Permanently, Shutters Dev Firewalk Studios
Sony has announced that it has shut down Firewalk Studios, the developer behind the multiplayer-shooter game Concord. Additionally, Concord has been permanently sunset, dashing any hopes of a ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
Sony is shutting down Firewalk Studios after disastrous Concord launch
Sony acquired the studio in 2023, with Concord seemingly a major part of the company's push into live-service games.Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago -
SAG-AFTRA, video game companies resuming negotiations as actors' strike continues
SAG-AFTRA and the video game companies are resuming contract negotiations for the first time since video game actors went on strike.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15 -
Trudeau Urged by Fellow Party Members to Step Down
Liberal Party members fear Justin Trudeau has become so unpopular that it could lead to the party’s defeat in the next election. Mr. Trudeau has said he has no plans to leave.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
Lee Waters to step down from Senedd in 2026
As the mastermind of the 20mph law he proved a controversial figure.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
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Boohoo chief to step down as fast-fashion group launches strategic review
Retailer says it remains ‘fundamentally undervalued’ and announces £222mn debt refinancingBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Utah OC Ludwig steps down amid Utes' struggles
Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig has stepped down, coach Kyle Whittingham announced Sunday night.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
Azcárraga steps down as Televisa chief executive amid US soccer investigation
Emilio Azcárraga has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief executive of Televisa because he is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice on a FIFA-related issueSports - ABC News - October 25 -
Trump’s foreign policy plan: embrace unpredictability
The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foesBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Jeff Bezos Defends Decision to End Washington Post Endorsements
Mr. Bezos, the newspaper’s owner, said that presidential endorsements “create a perception of bias” and that “my views here are, in fact, principled.”Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Trudeau facing ‘iceberg revolt’ as calls grow for embattled PM to step down
The scale of what lurks beneath the surface could be vast – can the Liberal leader defy the odds and win a fourth term?. Justin Trudeau, who promised “sunny ways” as he won an election on a wave ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Middle East crisis live: child among four people killed in Israeli airstrike at hospital in south Beirut
Lebanese health ministry says more than 20 were wounded as spokesperson for hospital says entrance of hospital was hit. Israeli forces blew up homes and besieged schools and shelters for displaced ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Judge Strikes Down Multiple Georgia Election Rules
The measures had been promoted by the State Election Board. The judge called them “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
University of Alabama students charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents
Several University of Alabama students were charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents after a pledge said he was shoved and stepped on and had things thrown at him.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
MLB to experiment with strike zone challenge system during spring training 2025
Rob Manfred confirmed the news during a media appearance on MondaySports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
Man United great Alex Ferguson to step down as club ambassador in latest change under Jim Ratcliffe
Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his lucrative role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated PressSports - ABC News - October 15 -
Russian Olympic Committee president to step down. Neutral athletes competed at Paris Games
The president of the suspended Russian Olympic Committee plans to step down after six years in chargeSports - ABC News - October 15 -
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch steps down after 19% stock plunge
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down and is being replaced by David Joyner amid struggles with rising costs.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Longtime PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel is stepping down to head Freedom House
The CEO of PEN America has stepped down after more than a decade marked by substantial growth and recent controversyEntertainment - ABC News - Yesterday -
U.S. industrial output falls in September, held down by Boeing strike and hurricanes
U.S. industrial production fell 0.3% in September, held down by the strike at Boeing Co and by the two recent hurricanes, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Italian Judges Strike Down Request to Hold Migrants in Albania
The ruling was a major blow to the conservative government’s plan to have asylum claims heard in Albania instead of Italy.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
Hollywood production falls below strike levels as reality TV takes massive hit
Production levels in the Greater Los Angeles area in the third quarter of 2024 were 5% lower than they were during the strikes, according to FilmLA.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16 -
49ers' Trent Williams ejected after striking Chiefs' Bryan Cook in the head during Week 7 matchup
Williams didn't start the altercation, but he did end itSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
Colts get on the board early with 20-yard strike from Joe Flacco to Josh Downs
Indianapolis took the early lead against the Tennessee Titans with Flacco starting in place of Anthony Richardson.Sports - ESPN - October 13 -
County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment
A judge has permanently blocked enforcement of Ohio's ban on virtually all abortionsHealth - ABC News - October 24 -
Blackout hits French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe as striking workers shut down power
Workers on strike have shut down power across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and left its more than 370,000 inhabitants without electricityWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
The ultimate guide to negotiating a higher salary
CNBC Make It's online course will help you ask for a raise in your current job or negotiate a bigger paycheck in a new one.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
Keywords acquires co-development studio Certain Affinity
Keywords Studios' latest acquisition is co-development studio Certain Affinity, which will join its Create division.Tech - VentureBeat - October 18 -
SAG-AFTRA and game companies resume negotiations
The SAG-AFTRA talent union has resumed negotiations with video game companies around rules for using AI for voice acting in games.Tech - VentureBeat - October 15 -
SAG-AFTRA To Resume Video Game Contract Negotiations
Three months after going on strike over concerns over video games' AI voice work, SAG-AFTRA is heading back to the negotiating table with the companies that signed on to the Interactive Media ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
Accel-backed Jetapult invests $4.5M in Saudi Arabian game studio UMX
UMX, a game studio based in Saudi Arabia, has raised $4.5 million from Jetapult, an investment company backed by Accel Partners.Tech - VentureBeat - October 14 -
FunPlus opens Studio Ellipsis to make cross-platform games in Lisbon
FunPlus, a Swiss company that has become one of the world’s largest independent game companies, has opened its new Studio Ellipsis in Lisbon.Tech - VentureBeat - October 16 -
Universal Studios to Open Fourth Theme Park Next Year
Universal Epic Universe will open to visitors on May 22 and up its competition with Disney.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
How TiMi Studio revived Age of Empires Mobile for a new age of fans
Mobile gaming fans around the world are ready for battle as Age of Empires Mobile has launched worldwide on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Co-developed by TiMi Studio Group (Call of Duty: ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 18 -
Surgent Studios puts staff on hiatus while searching for a publisher
The developers behind Tales of Kenzera: ZAU risk furloughing their entire staff if they do not find a publishing partner soon.Tech - VentureBeat - October 18 -
Game studios are getting candid about funding problems | Kaser Focus
Surgent Studios is not the only studio to publicly admit to having trouble securing funding. Rachel Kaser recognizes the honesty.Tech - VentureBeat - October 19 -
Asana AI Studio now offers AI agent creation for workflow management
Work management platform Asana said multiple AI agents on a workflow system gets rid of "busy work."Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
Netflix Shutters AAA Game Studio Led By Overwatch And Halo Vets
In a brutal year of gaming layoffs, Netflix has shut down a studio focused on an original "AAA multiplatform" title. The Southern California outfit was apparently known as team "Blue" and featured ...Tech - GameSpot - October 22
