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Former director Bruce Straley Uncharted and Last of Us has announced a new studio

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Naughty Dog veteran Bruce Straley has announced his return to game development with a new studio called Wildflower Interactive. Straley spent 18 years at Naughty Dog, where he served as co-director in Uncharted 2, The Last of Us and Uncharted 4, before leaving game development five years ago, “In 2017 I left the industry not sure if I want to make games anymore,” he said in a video announcing his new venture, which is visible below. Notice: To display this input, please allow the use of Function Cookies in Cookie Preferences. “But the longer I was away, I kept thinkingRead News

Xbox adds Discord voice chat

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Microsoft has announced that Discord voice chat is coming to Xbox consoles. Starting today, select Xbox Insiders will be able to chat with anyone on Discord via voice channels or group calls directly from Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles. Microsoft said the update, which will enable Discord users to connect across Xbox, mobile and PC, will be rolling out to more users over the coming weeks and will soon be available to everyone. Discord Voice is coming to Xbox When playing on the console, users will be able to see who is in the call and talking. TheyRead News

Video games don’t need achievements

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“Success Unlocked” is a phrase that players are already familiar with. The first video game challenges go back to the 80s when some game magazines gave players a score to beat in their games. Then, players would take a picture of their score and send it to a game or magazine company, which would send the player a special badge or special prize for their success. In the ’90s and early 2000s, success was often seen in some form or fashion of sports, whether in the sport itself or from outsiders. Microsoft did not start out successful, but it developedRead News

The Best Dads in Video Games

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Video games have introduced many fan-favorite fathers, from Joel in The Last of Us, to Geralt in the various adaptations of The Witcher, including the Netflix series. What do these adoptive fathers have in common? They went up and took these children under their protection when no one else wanted. They break the form of traditionally absent fathers in the media and show how caring some fathers can be. The best father figures teach their children useful life lessons, sacrifice for them, and even lay down their lives to protect their children. Although not flawless, these dads prove that allRead News

The gaming industry is being united by some of its most overlooked talents

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For decades, the North American video game industry has resisted unionization — although workers have been organizing among themselves, the industry’s first union wasn’t formed until late last year. The movement is still young, with three industry associations on the books and others in the works. Another group of employees always leads the charge: quality assurance. Quality assurance, or simply QA, works long hours to play, test, and break games so that players at home never see hundreds or thousands of bugs that can affect games during their development. Big games like Call of Duty can have over 1,000 peopleRead News

The United States and Eurasia: Some Geopolitical Reflections at a Time of Global Crisis – Online Socialist Magazine

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From Ukraine to Taiwan, Eurasia has once again become the epicenter of a major confrontation between great powers (the United States, China and Russia). To analyze this, we must free ourselves from the mental software inherited from the Cold War, rethink and fully take into account the planetary context, that of a global and multidimensional crisis. This contribution does not claim to be exhaustive, but rather an invitation to discussion. The international political situation is dominated by the conflict between a new rising power, China, and the established power, the United States. This face-to-face is analyzed here as an inter-imperialistRead News

World Cup medal table: USA up to 18 medals by day 5

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Australia, Brazil, Great Britain and Slovenia each won the first gold medals of the 2022 World Athletics Championships on Tuesday evening as the track and field championships. field reached the midpoint of their 10-day run at Hayward Field in Eugene. Meanwhile, the United States collected two more medals on the track as Rai Benjamin took the silver and Trevor Bassitt the bronze in the men’s 400-meter hurdles. This gives the United States 18 medals – six gold, five silver and seven bronze – with five days of competition remaining. It was Brazilian Alison dos Santos who took gold in theRead News

The Roanoke-based opioid treatment center is settling a civil suit with the United States

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ROANOKE, Virginia – Virginia, which does business in Roanoke as a Roanoke Comprehensive Treatment Center (RCTC), has agreed to pay $ 348,934 to settle allegations of violations of the False Claims Act that did not provide billing services to Medicaid. required authorized persons. RCTC Acadia is a health subsidiary that offers outpatient treatment, including treatment accompanied by medications for adults with opioid dependence. “At a time when addiction disorder is on the rise in many Virginia communities, we need to be vigilant about those who try to defraud Medicaid through billing schemes like this,” U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh saidRead News

The 10 Most Stable Real Estate Markets in the United States, Ranked

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The housing market and the economy as a whole have taken a wild turn this year, with house prices clinging to all-time highs and mortgage rates well above 2021 lows. Combined with inflation, the roller coaster ride has given home buyers pause, even as it signals a gradual recovery in housing stock. Realtor.com now forecasts that home sales will decline 6.7% during 2022, compared to previous forecasts of a 6.6% sales increase. percent. Where is the best place to wait for all the market ups and downs? According to a CNBC analysis that assessed each state’s economic health, annual homeRead News

Release of the United States Department of State’s Women, Peace and Security 2022 report

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History shows that the inclusion of women in peace and security processes leads to more successful peace agreements, promotes stability, and strengthens U.S. national security. Through the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Act (WPS) 2017 and the continued support of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the United States continues to promote the full, equal and meaningful participation of women throughout their diversity. diplomatic commitments and foreign policies. This means contributing to the meaningful participation of women; advancing the protection of women and girls; scaling our internal capabilities to implement our WPS Strategy; and expanding partnerships with like-minded organizationsRead News

Unacceptable conditions fuel class struggle in the United States

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Around the world, there is a global wave of strikes and social protests by the working class, from national strikes by railway and dock workers in Europe to mass protests in Sri Lanka, Albania and other countries against spiraling inflation. Whatever the immediate cause of each particular struggle, they are all focused on the demand that the resources of society be allocated away from the profit interests of the rich and towards the maintenance of human needs. But the contrast between a high level of technology and industrial technology, which makes possible the eradication of poverty, and the reality ofRead News

Departmental Press Briefing – July 19, 2022 – United States Department of State

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MR PRICE: Well, good afternoon everyone. Sorry to surprise you as we are arriving on time today. I wouldn’t – I wouldn’t get used to it. You’ve already heard from her once today, but I’m very pleased to have Dr. Kari Johnstone in the meeting room once again. Dr. Kari Johnstone, as you know, is Acting Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. You had a chance to hear from her, from Secretary Blinken, from one of our heroes this year, but we wanted to bring Dr. Johnstone here to answer some of your questions aboutRead News

On the United States, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the US Freedom of Navigation – Analysis

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THE US AND UNCLOS NEGOTIATIONS, 1973-1982 The Third UN Conference on the Law of the Sea (Conference) began in 1973 and ended with the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on 12 December 1982. The administration of U.S. Republican President Richard Nixon was a principal initiator of the Third Conference. The U.S. maintained a bipartisan approach and actively participated in conferences throughout the presidencies of Richard Nixon (Republican, 1969-74), Gerald Ford (Republican, 1974-1977) and Jimmy Carter (Democratic, 1977-81). However, the situation changed with the election of Republican President Ronald Reagan in 1980. ReaganRead News

Opinion: United States Absolutism: Why can’t we find a middle ground?

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A few things bother me more than when someone who knows nothing tries to tell me who I am. “You’re a liberal, I’m a conservative, and there’s no chance we’ll ever agree on something (I’ve read your columns)” a disgruntled reader told me recently in an email. He was unhappy about what he felt was an imbalance of views in The Enquirer’s letters to the editor in general, but specifically on the subject of Roe v. Wade. In his opinion, I was using my editorial authority to deliberately exclude anti-abortion views because as a “liberal,” I am convinced that “conservativeRead News

Job transfer in the United States by race, education, and parental income

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A large body of economics literature shows that workers suffer large and persistent earnings losses after job displacement. With millions of workers displaced during the COVID-19 recession and high income inequality in the United States, it is important to understand the role that job displacement can play in driving inequalities between demographic and socioeconomic groups. In this paper, we use the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) to measure the incidence and impact of job relocation on income by race, education, and parental income level. If we focus on displacements that occurred between 1989 and 2019, we find that blackRead News

State Department Announces 27th Experience America Visit to Delaware – United States Department of State

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U.S. Department of State and the Office of the Chief Protocol Officer are proud to announce the 27th Experience America trip to Wilmington, Delaware with members of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps on July 21, 2022. More than 50 Ambassadors – representing countries across continents 5. – will join the Chief of Protocol of the United States Rufus Gifford to talk to local business leaders and community leaders and highlight the vibrant American city. Led by the U.S. Department of State, Experience America connects foreign ambassadors with academic, business, community, and cultural leaders. The aim is to build relationships to promoteRead News

Executive Order to Enhance Efforts to Bring Home Hostages and Wrongfully Detained U.S. Nationals

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By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-taking Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741 et seq.) (Levinson Act ), the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f) ), and Section 301 of Title 3, United States Code, I, Joseph R. Biden JR., President of the United States of America, consider the taking of hostages andRead News

Should you book holiday trips now or wait for prices to drop (maybe)?

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Pinpointing the best time to buy is not an exact science. Book a Flight ASAP — Within Your Budget Book a flight as soon as you find a price that fits your budget. Given the unpredictability of travel prices with COVID and inflation, too much hesitation could mess up your plans. “Search for flights and book your tickets as soon as the prices are right,” says Jenny Ly, founder of Wanderly. “It might be worth booking your tickets as soon as you can, although September is usually the peak period to find cheap airline holiday tickets.” Take Our Poll: DoRead News

Luxury Travel Starts Again | Family Life | hudsonvalley360.com

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(NewsUSA) – As the world reopens, experienced travelers want to make the most of every opportunity for unique and refreshing experiences. Today, savers of luxury adventure travel can include singles, couples, retirees and families. Some people want to plan the ultimate destination wedding, others are looking for the ultimate golf outing. Whether they are celebrating a milestone event or just want to enjoy an unforgettable adventure, travelers have high expectations. Companies like Adventure Travel 365 fill this niche by curating and selecting the top destinations, cultural experiences and adventures for their customers. If you are looking for a top-notch travelRead News

China’s latest spike in Covid cases is curtailing tourists and restricting travel

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The western province of Gansu is one of the hardest hit by China’s summer Covid eruption. Pictured here is a Red Cross volunteer spraying disinfectant in Dingxi, Gansu. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty pictures BEIJING – China’s daily number of Covid cases has risen to hundreds as the summer holidays begin. Many of the cases are affected in central China rather than economic centers such as Beijing and Shanghai. The number of infections in Guangdong manufacturing center has increased without major business restrictions yet. However, sudden business closures in a tourist area in the southwestern region of GuangxiRead News

Here are the signs of travel dehydration you shouldn’t ignore

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This summer flight is back in a big way. AAA estimated that 3.6 million Americans traveled through airports over the July 4 weekend. It’s been more than two years since people traveled in this volume, and while many of us are excited to get back into travel, we may be a little rusty on some of the basics. Staying hydrated, for example, is one of the challenges we face when traveling, and especially given the summer heat, you may want to take note of these tips on beating dehydration. There are a variety of reasons why travel can be dehydrating.Read News

DIY Becomes As Economies Reopen And People Travel, Says Paintmaker

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Akzo Nobel sees a ‘brutal’ halt in stocking in the second quarter A Dutch company is facing higher raw material costs July 20, 2022, 8:52 am UTCUpdated on July 20, 2022, 9:27 am UTC Akzo Nobel said home improvements have taken a back seat as people are free to leave home again and travel after pandemic lockdowns prompted a wave of do-it-yourself placements. The Dutch paint giant’s second-quarter earnings fell 26%, missing expectations, also due to ongoing supply chain woes, it said on Wednesday. The shares slipped as much as 4.1% and were 1.4% lower at 11:25 am in AmsterdamRead News

24 snacks to take on your next vacation

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Content is created by a team of CNN Underscored editors who work independently of CNN’s newsroom. We may earn a commission if you purchase through links on our site. More information Let’s face it: snacking on the go isn’t always easy. You often don’t have access to food from your home pantry when you’re on the road. And even if you want to travel with some of your favorite foods from home, packing travel snacks can be difficult—and the challenges only increase when traveling on planes and trains. First, if you’re traveling by plane, you must choose TSA-compliant snacks, whichRead News

CDC adds 5 locations to ‘high’ risk category for travel

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(CNN) – The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the “high” level of travel risk on Monday for five places, including two countries in South America. Colombia and Paraguay moved to the third category of “high” risk along with Iraq in the Middle East and Kosovo and North Macedonia in the Balkans. Level 3 became the highest level of risk in April after the CDC updated its system for assessing the risk of Covid-19 for travelers. The designation applies to areas that have had more than 100 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 days. Level 2Read News

How to travel more without spending more

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With rising prices and less disposable income, travelers are looking for every way imaginable to stretch their dollars and travel on a budget. Sometimes, credit card rewards and airline miles can turn an ordinary trip into a dream trip. Renowned financial optimizer and host of the All the Hacks Podcast, Chris Hutchins, sat down with TravelPulse to talk about using credit points for travel, the best airline miles programs, the cheapest way to find flights and more. Here’s the full Q&A session with Hutchins: TravelPulse (TP): As the “Man with 10 million airline miles,” how do you accumulate credit cardRead News

Juan Soto’s flight landed at 1:30 a.m. before the Home Run Derby after the Nationals denied the charter flight

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The saga of Juan Soto took another strange turn on Monday evening. The current-but-possibly-on-the-trade block outfielder for the Washington Nationals arrived less than 24 hours before the Home Run Derby after Soto flew commercially to Los Angeles following the team’s series against the Atlanta Braves to DC That drew the Irish. by Soto’s agent, Scott Boras, who pointed out how unfair it was that the Braves’ players were chartered on All-Star Weekend but the Nationals could not do the same for Soto. “The Atlanta Braves arrived [in Los Angeles] five hours earlier than Juan Soto,” Boras said, according to SportsRead News

The 2022 MLB All-Star Game, As It Happened

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The 92nd MLB All-Star Game is here in Los Angeles, as will Sports Illustrated editors and writers Matt Martell, Emma Baccellieri, Will Laws and Nick Selbe, who will be watching with you from Dodger Stadium. WL (8:14 p.m. ET): The pre-game celebrations are pretty much over. Melissa O’Neil sang the Canadian national anthem, Ben Platt sang the US national anthem, Denzel Washington read a dedication to Jackie Robinson (who made her debut for the Dodgers 75 years ago) and Mookie Betts performed a special stadium-wide birthday greeting for Jackie’s wife Rachel Robinson, which is 100 years old today. Then DodgersRead News

Coach Deebo Samuel Appears to Hint Contract News

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Almost three months ago, Deebo Samuel requested a trade from the 49ers, because he was not happy with how the company often used him to return to the offense last season. Samuel, who is entering the fourth and final year of his new contract, has previously struggled to make progress in negotiations over a contract extension. However, the 2021 first-team All-Pro may be on his way to getting the contract he wants. Samuel’s coach tweeted a video saying his client is about to be paid on Tuesday. Although nothing has been finalized or released from his coach’s statement, the newsRead News

Sean Payton talks about his expected return as an NFL coach

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The calendar says this is the time of year when the adrenaline kicks in a little for Sean Payton. “I usually get a hole in my stomach about seven days before camp starts,” Payton told USA TODAY Sports, no doubt in a total relaxation mode without a current NFL team to train with. “When do most teams come in, 26 (July), 27?” Payton, 58, who resigned earlier this year after a long and stellar run with the New Orleans Saints, will return to the NFL calendar soon. He’s signed to Fox Sports as a studio analyst and is optimistic aboutRead News

Kirby Smart admits he was ‘ready to step down’ last summer

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Before Kirby Smart’s Georgia team went 12-1 in an eventual national championship season, the Bulldogs head coach was “ready to step down.” The COVID-19 pandemic halted in-person recruitment and created a dead period until June 1 last year, triggering an influx of visits that left the coach and his staff feeling burnt out. “I was ready to step down,” Smart said Tuesday at the Texas High School Coaches Association convention, according to ESPN’s Dave Wilson. “I was ready. We had kids every day from June 1st to June 28th. We had caravans coming to the Atlanta airport at midnight andRead News