Video Game Preservation Efforts Just Got Some Bad News From US Copyright Office

Secret Level game anthology series premiers December 10 on Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video said the Secret Level streaming show will debut on December 10 as an anthology of stories set inside your favorite video game worlds.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 13

Kids Wants Video Games More Than Money For The Holidays, Study Finds

It's not a big surprise, but a lot of children want video games for the holidays. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the US video game industry's interests in Washington D.C., ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

The First Entirely AI-Generated Video Game Is Insanely Weird and Fun

Generative AI may transform video game design, but the first playable title is just bizarre and fascinating.

Tech - Wired - November 13

Texans' C.J. Stroud opens up about losing Stefon Diggs for rest of season: 'I just really feel bad for him'

Stroud says Diggs had a 'huge' impact in the locker room

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Joe Burrow calls Week 9 matchup vs. Raiders 'must-win' game; how Bengals got into such a dire situation

Cincinnati currently sits at 3-5 entering Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams heading into season finale at Phoenix

Sunday's Cup season finale airs on NBC and Peacock.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

A Uyghur’s Escape From China Was Just the Beginning

He fled brutal repression — only to discover, as so many Uyghur refugees have, that China’s power stretches far beyond its borders.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Some Black Voters Ask, What Have Democrats Done for Us?

In interviews, these voters, especially men, questioned what dividends have come from their loyalty: “I’m just kind of over it all.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump

The Biden administration narrowed in on Chinese companies developing frontier AI models, but Donald Trump could take a much broader approach.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Ex-Kentucky officer convicted of using excessive force against Breonna Taylor

Brett Hankison is first Louisiana police officer at scene of raid that killed Taylor to be convicted. A federal jury on Friday convicted a former Kentucky police detective of using excessive force ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.

British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video of apparent assault

A member of the British Parliament has been suspended by the Labour Party after a video appeared to show him punching and knocking a man to the ground

World - ABC News - October 27

TikTok moderators share reality of locating horrific videos

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.

Video from Egypt falsely linked to Israel's attack on Iran

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Video shows firefighters rescuing toddler from burning apartment in Texas

Body camera video shows firefighters outside of Fort Worth, Texas, rescuing a toddler trapped inside a burning apartment. Rescuers had to smash a window to get the boy out, who is now recovering. ...

Five clues from Man Utd video of first training under Amorim

Manchester United have released a video of head coach Ruben Amorim's first training session. Here are five clues from it.

Student who wowed China in Alibaba math contest got help from teacher, organizers say

Organizers of a Chinese math competition say a vocational school student who finished near the top in the first round was helped by her teacher in violation of the rules

World - ABC News - November 5

The House just voted 'yes' on a bill that would increase Social Security checks for some pensioners

Certain rules that reduce pensioners' Social Security benefits have been in place for decades. Some Washington lawmakers are voting to change that.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Some voters retain optimism for a woman president following Trump's win: 'Americans are ready, it just wasn't meant to be Harris'

Despite the historic potential of Harris' campaign, the idea of electing the first female president didn’t strongly motivate voters.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Target Just Made Some Big Changes to Santa Claus, and These 2 Words Mattered Most

The campaign started this week, and it’s called “Kris From Target.”

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

New video of deadly NYC subway chokehold released as suspect's trial begins

Lawyers made opening statements in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of a man on a New York subway last year. The prosecution argues Penny used too much ...

New video puts ref Coote under fresh scrutiny

PGMOL, the refereeing body for English football, has confirmed that it is aware of a new video published by The Sun in which suspended Premier League referee David Coote is allegedly seen snorting ...

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Spotify woos video and podcast creators with new tools to better compete with YouTube

Starting in January in the U.S. and other markets, Spotify Premium users will be able to see ad-free videos, and video creators can earn money off those videos.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

New video allegedly shows referee David Coote snorting white powder

Referees’ body says it is taking allegations ‘very seriously’ Coote was suspended over remarks about Jürgen Klopp The Premier League’s refereeing body has said it is aware of footage allegedly ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

PS5 Pro Owners Say Some Games Look Worse After Upgrades

For a console that arrived earlier this month with a $700 price tag , the PlayStation 5 Pro hasn't been living up to its promise with every PS5 Pro-enhanced game . Players are reporting that ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

NFL at midseason: Separating the good, bad and ugly for all 32 teams, with X factors, games to watch and more

Can the Steelers hold up defensively? Can the Patriots win a big game? Here's what to know as the 2024 season hits the midway point.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Dan Campbell on Jared Goff: No concern over five INTs, he didn't play a bad game

When Lions quarterback Jared Goff addressed his teammates after last Sunday night's comeback win over the Texans, he said that the game taught the "lesson that it ain’t over until it’s over."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy

Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald Trump

World - Financial Times - November 8

Self-preservation is American and Democrats need to understand that

I expect the Democratic Party, in the coming days and weeks, will examine its messaging and strategize paths forward for down-ballot candidates in 2025 and beyond.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

How to Preserve Culture During Rapid Growth

Use these strategies to maintain team spirit while scaling your company.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Anthony Edwards is shooting it from deep like never before. Is the 3-ball evolution good or bad?

The Timberwolves have undergone one of the most dramatic shifts this season with 50.5% of their shots coming from 3, second behind only Boston.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

From 13-0 to 1-9: How historically bad has Florida State's collapse been?

Bill Connelly puts the Seminoles' free fall in perspective and looks at other teams that have had similar drop-offs.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

76ers' Paul George hyperextends left knee for second time in a month, will miss at least two games

Philadelphia has the NBA's worst record at 2-12

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Mideast conflict has some Democrats in Michigan turning away from Harris

The Israel-Hamas war is a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris, with some uncommitted Democratic voters considering leaving the presidential box on their ballots blank.

Klay Thompson returns to cheers from some 400 Warriors employees

Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State ...

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Gaetz pick as AG triggers audible gasp from some Republicans

Reaction among Republicans on Capitol Hill to President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general ranged from shock to support to outright dismissal.

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