In my nearly 18 years of working at Insomniac Games (wow—has it really been that long?!), one of the things I’ve always appreciated about the studio is how it truly values and fosters collaboration. When we work together, and more importantly, when we listen to each other, the end result is […]
Daily Archives: September 9, 2021
PERTH, Australia — It can seem like Australia’s west coast has almost entirely avoided COVID-19. A mask-free nightlife is thriving and huge crowds are turning out for sporting events, including 53,000 rugby fans who crammed into a Perth stadium to watch New Zealand’s All Blacks defeat Australia’s Wallabies on a […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the law will protect Texans “from wrongful censorship on social media platforms.” Getty Images Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday signed a bill that prohibits large social media companies from banning users or blocking content based on their political viewpoints. The law targets companies with […]
A range of factors should be considered before creating a border, from the location to the shape. Plant expert Jo Lambell, founder of beardsanddaisies.co.uk, has shared some top tips for turning the garden feature into a focal point. The first part of the planning stage involves deciding where to feature […]
Western countries are reportedly waiting to see how the Taliban act before establishing ties. A Taliban commander in Kabul has asked why Western diplomats are not returning, stating it is “safe” now, adding: “We will be happy to have them here”. “They say they believe in human rights, so why […]
Airline passengers got hit with a one-two punch during the coronavirus pandemic, first having their flights canceled or rescheduled because of Covid disruptions and then having their money locked up by an airline that offered only vouchers. Now, the Transportation Department, under orders from the White House, is cracking down. […]
How many times will the United States pay North Korea to shut down the same nuclear reactor? The answer so far is three, although the Biden White House seems increasingly ready to make it four. North Korea once again restarted its Yongbyon reactor in July after it had been dormant […]
Quade Cooper will complete a remarkable return to Test rugby on Sunday when he pulls on the Wallabies shirt for the first time since 2017 in the Rugby Championship clash with South Africa. Cooper, a veteran of 70 Tests whose last outing came against Italy in Brisbane more four years […]
SAN FRANCISCO –Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce may take effort but it can help companies succeed, according to panelists at the Satellite 2021 conference. Diverse teams perform better, said Debra Facktor, head of U.S. Space Systems for Airbus Defence and Space. “It’s just a fact. Their stock price is […]
By James Wong MirageC/Getty Images ONE thing that has always fascinated me is the concept of food taboos. While those of other cultures can seem quirky and colourful to our minds, we can often forget that we have several of our own. These don’t stay still as cultures evolve either, […]
Kylie Jenner is taking a bite out of the Big Apple—or should we say orange? On Sept. 9, the pregnant E! reality star showed off the latest addition to her ever-growing maternity look book when she visited the Revolve Gallery as part of New York Fashion Week. Kylie commanded attention in a […]
Image: Dontnod Because most major news stories about the culture and environment at video game developers tend to be negative, I thought tonight it would be nice to look at two recent examples of studios who are trying something different. I’m not saying these are going to work in the […]
William Petersen and Jorja Fox are reuniting to solve crimes in “CSI: Vegas.” By BETH HARRIS Associated Press September 10, 2021, 1:50 AM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article LOS ANGELES — William Petersen and Jorja Fox are reunited and, yes, it feels so good. […]
In a special meeting held Thursday, the Los Angeles Unified School Board decided by unanimous vote that a mandate was appropriate based on the sudden surge of the virus brought about by the Delta variant and data showing lower rates of infection and hospitalization among those who are vaccinated. The […]
At the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, cylindrical clusters of the glass sponge Euplectella aspergillum jut upward like skyscrapers in the deep sea. Some house tiny shrimp, to whom an 11-inch sponge is essentially a high-rise. And the sponge’s glass skeleton is certainly a feat of architecture, comprising a geometric […]
Closing their chapter. After six years, John Mulaney and Anna Marie Tendler pulled the plug on their marriage, but their relationship appeared picture-perfect to plenty of fans. The duo tied the knot in July 2014 in upstate New York with several of Mulaney’s former Saturday Night Live coworkers in attendance. […]
Look up TONIGHT! The moon, Venus and binary star Spica – the brightest in the constellation of Virgo – will align in a triangle shortly after sunset Venus, Earth’s moon and the star Spica will appear in a triangle Thursday night The event is set to be visible about 45 […]
Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari – US Open semi-final LIVE: British sensation races into an early lead with a DOUBLE break against the Greece No 1 By Nathan Salt For Mailonline Published: 00:00 BST, 10 September 2021 | Updated: 03:48 BST, 10 September 2021 British teenager Emma Raducanu will look […]
Queens of the Stone Age singer Josh Homme’s children file a protective order against him claiming he’s ‘scary’ and ‘abusive’ By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 01:08 BST, 10 September 2021 | Updated: 01:20 BST, 10 September 2021 Queens of the Stone Age singer Josh Homme has had a protective […]
Start your day the healthiest way… with blood orange juice: The reddish-purple fruit is packed with anthocyanins that can improve cardiovascular health and cognitive function, experts say Blood orange juice is healthier than orange juice as it provides the best antioxidant hit Blood oranges have been linked to improved cardiovascular […]