Author: Max Smith

It remains a terrible year for employment in the video game development industry. On Monday, Sweden-based Avalanche Studios Group, the production company behind the “Just Cause” action film series which it just acquired the rights to in Hollywood, said it was cutting 9 percent of its workforce. It may not seem like much, but Avalanche currently has three locations: Stockholm, Liverpool, and Malmö, Sweden. The New York and Montreal studios have been permanently closed, the latter after only eight months of operation, and GameSpot noted that Avalanche's Swedish branch had recently unionized. “Our focus is now on supporting all Avalanchers…

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Just months after the sports betting scandal involving Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter, Major League Baseball is facing a new scandal.The case concerns San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, who MLB is investigating for allegedly betting on baseball, a person familiar with the matter said Monday, confirming the Wall Street Journal report. MLB rules specifically prohibit betting on baseball, and Marcano, 24, of Venezuela, could be banned for life, making him the first player since Pete Rose to face such sanctions for betting on baseball.According to The Wall Street Journal, Marcano allegedly bet on Pittsburgh Pirates games last year…

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Key Takeaways According to a May 2024 Bankrate survey, Americans are most likely to consider themselves financially successful by living comfortably (56%), being financially prepared for the future (44%), not worrying about money (41%) and living without debt (41%). The survey found that most adults who know what financial success looks like to them say they haven't achieved it yet (89%). Nearly two-thirds (62%) of adults who have a vision of financial success believe they can achieve it someday. According to a March 2024 Bankrate survey, roughly 30% of working women and 20% of working men don't know how much…

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Growing up in the former communist country of Albania, Associate Professor Elvira Sojli has always been interested in understanding and studying finance. She was particularly interested in pursuing a career in Australia, so when she was offered a position as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance at the University of New South Wales Business School in 2016, Elvira accepted the job without even visiting Sydney. Fortunately, the move lived up to her high expectations and she was promoted to Associate Professor in 2018, appointed Head of the Digital Finance CRC in 2017, became Chair of the…

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The following press release was sent to the Bloomington paper. For Immediate ReleaseJune 3, 2024 Comptroller Nishala Highlights Indiana's Fiscal StrengthIndiana releases financial report STATE CAPITOL – Indiana State Comptroller Elise Niischala today released Indiana’s first-ever financial report, highlighting the state’s solid fiscal position as laid out in the 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR), the official audited record of the state’s finances. “Indiana's ACFR provides tangible evidence of our state's strong fiscal position,” Comptroller Nishala said. “Sharing Indiana's low debt, low pension fund liabilities, healthy cash reserves, balanced budget and AAA credit rating reminds us how great it is…

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Whatever financial goals you set, the right tools can help you reach them faster. Savings apps can help you manage your finances more efficiently.But with so many savings app options to choose from, it can be hard to find the right solution for your needs.Remember, the best savings app for you may not be right for everyone, so when considering different financial technologies, it's wise to evaluate the cost, features, and whether different apps align with your goals before making your final choice.Here are four money saving apps you might want to consider.AcornsAcorns is an app designed to help you…

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While AI is still far from mature, there are still offensive and defensive uses of the technology that cybersecurity professionals should pay attention to, according to a presentation today at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in National Harbor, Maryland. Jeremy Doin, research vice president for AI and cybersecurity at Gartner, told conference attendees that the large language models (LLMs) that have been getting so much attention are “not intelligent.” He gave the example of ChatGPT being recently asked what the most severe CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) will be in 2023, and the chatbot's response was basically gibberish…

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Gareth Southgate's England begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday 16 June. [PA Media]England manager Gareth Southgate says he is “extremely busy” as the deadline to confirm his Euro 2024 squad approaches.England play Iceland in their final pre-tournament friendly at Wembley Stadium on Friday (7.45pm BST) before Southgate names the 26-man squad for Germany.Speaking about upcoming selections after Monday's 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, he said: “We understand the importance to all our players and we are giving it the respect and care it deserves to make a fair and correct decision.”“Of course, it’s always…

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