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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

technology

Portable Projector That Skips Walls and Sits Anywhere

July 18, 2026

Samsung has introduced a new projector that feels more like a gadget than a home theater. The Freestyle+ weighs less than a bag of books and can be plugged in or run from a battery, making it easy to move around. It shines up to 100 inches on almost any surface and costs just under a thousand dollar

business

Citizens Bank Pulls Out of Prison Funding, City Responds

July 18, 2026

Citizens Bank has decided to stop providing loans to CoreCivic and The GEO Group, the two biggest private prison operators in the United States. The move was announced on Friday and is described by the bank as a business decision, not a moral stance. The company said that because the federal g

technology

Robinhood’s New Chain: A Bold Step Toward Everyday Crypto

July 18, 2026

Robinhood’s launch of its own blockchain has sparked a flurry of excitement in the crypto world. While some commentators rushed to compare it with the biggest decentralized exchanges, the company’s leaders stress that its real goal is different: to open up crypto and tokenized assets to its ten‑plus

technology

MSG’s Legal Battle Over a Fan List

July 18, 2026

Madison Square Garden has filed a lawsuit against WIRED after the tech magazine published an article claiming the arena kept a list of gay celebrities. The claim sparked controversy, as MSG argues that the database simply marks fans for event planning rather than discrimination. The article describ

business

Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup for $587 Million

July 18, 2026

A major media company just made a big move into artificial intelligence. In March, Netflix announced it had paid about $587 million to acquire a startup founded by actor Ben Affleck. The deal was revealed in an SEC filing, and it came at the same time Netflix also announced a separate partnership wi

politics

Federal Push Forces Prediction Market Company to Stand Firm in Michigan

July 18, 2026

A federal agency has stepped into a legal fight over online prediction markets, telling the company Kalshi to keep its Michigan sports bets alive even after a state judge ordered them cancelled. The move uses emergency powers that the U. S. government hasn’t used in decades, sparking debate over whi

business

L. L. Bean Opens Its First Store in Georgia – A New Adventure

July 18, 2026

The newest spot for outdoor gear in the state is set to arrive at a lively mixed‑use hub near Atlanta. The development, called Lulah Hills, already hosts theaters, fashion shops and a gelato stand. A fresh addition will bring classic outdoor apparel to the area. L. L. Bean, a brand that started ove

lifestyle

Family Travel Gets a Fresh Twist with Janie & Jack and Limelight Hotels

July 18, 2026

Janie & Jack, known for stylish kids’ clothes, is stepping beyond fashion into a broader family lifestyle. Their new link with Limelight Hotels lets parents and kids share more than just outfits; it offers whole‑day adventures in places like Aspen, Denver, and Mammoth. The idea is simple: familie

technology

Kimi K3 Shakes Up U. S. AI Scene

July 18, 2026

Moonshot, a Beijing‑based startup, has launched its newest model, Kimi K3, and the U. S. tech community is buzzing. The release feels like a surprise hit, suggesting that open‑source Chinese AI can match the leading U. S. systems such as Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The company behind K

Job Cuts Shake Up Irvine Game Studio

Portable Projector That Skips Walls and Sits Anywhere

Citizens Bank Pulls Out of Prison Funding, City Responds

Robinhood’s New Chain: A Bold Step Toward Everyday Crypto

MSG’s Legal Battle Over a Fan List

Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup for $587 Million

Federal Push Forces Prediction Market Company to Stand Firm in Michigan

L. L. Bean Opens Its First Store in Georgia – A New Adventure

Family Travel Gets a Fresh Twist with Janie & Jack and Limelight Hotels

Kimi K3 Shakes Up U. S. AI Scene

Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup for $587 Million