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Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staffers and Ninja Theory may close
Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox employees as part of a major restructuring of its gaming business, described as “the most significant restructure in Xbox history.” The cuts are part of a larger plan affecting 3,200 roles during Microsoft’s financial year ending June 2027, with the company roughly three-quarters of the way through the announced…
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Activision to lead next Halo game amid sweeping Xbox reorganisation
Microsoft is restructuring Xbox’s first-party studios, transferring several major franchises between teams and cutting 268 roles. Activision will take over development of the next flagship Halo game, while Halo Studios retains a smaller team supporting existing titles; the changes mark a major shift in the franchise’s direction and may include the closure of Ninja Theory.…
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‘Clown Panic’ Trailer: Hulu’s Halloween Doc Revisits 2016’s Great Clown Scare
Hulu has released a trailer for *Clown Panic*, a feature-length documentary revisiting the 2016 clown scare in the United States. The film examines how alleged sightings developed into a national moral panic, prompting police involvement, school lockdowns and intense coverage across television news and social media. The scare began with reports of clowns hiding in…
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Stephanie Ruhle Tests Live-Audience Show as MS NOW Seeks More Interaction With Crowds
Stephanie Ruhle has tested a live-audience edition of “Money Power Politics” as MS NOW seeks more direct interaction between its journalists and viewers. The Versant-backed news outlet plans to expand studio programmes, in-person events and digital conversations, aiming to compete for audiences increasingly drawn to independent online commentators and podcasts. Ruhle’s mother was among the…
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Inside the Exclusive Music Gigs at Private-Members Clubs
Private-members clubs are increasingly staging intimate, high-end performances by major music acts to attract wealthy members and distinguish themselves in a crowded market. At New York’s Chez Margaux, leading DJs such as ANOTR, Rüfüs Du Sol and Black Coffee have performed for audiences of about 250, offering an exclusive alternative to festivals and conventional venues.…
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Greens at war over Gaza as Polanski struggles to stop activists pushing for destruction of Israel
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is opposing a proposed conference motion declaring Zionism racist and backing a single democratic Palestinian state across historic Palestine. He has described the proposal as a distraction and argued that the party should focus on justice and equality for both Palestinians and Israelis, while ensuring Jewish members are not excluded…
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Kenneth left everything to the son who cared for him for decades. His brother’s fight for a share of the $1.3m estate exposed Thailand trips, infidelity and a stunning mistake about his late mother
John Freeman, 76, has lost his NSW Supreme Court bid for a share of his late father Kenneth’s $1.3 million estate. The court upheld Kenneth’s decision to leave everything to John’s younger brother Mark, who had lived with and cared for both parents for years. Justice David Hammerschlag rejected John’s claims that he was destitute…
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Centenarian artist Ce Roser recalls activism ahead of London debut
At 101, American artist Ce Roser is preparing for her European debut at London’s VeneKlasen gallery, while reflecting on the activism that helped challenge the exclusion of women from the art world. In 1971, frustrated that female artists, writers and poets struggled to secure exhibitions and careers, she helped establish the Women in the Arts…
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Albanese urges climate action as Hanson faces KKK row
The Prime Minister has warned world leaders that climate change will intensify disasters unless urgent action is taken. Pauline Hanson faces fresh scrutiny following a KKK leader’s public endorsement.
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Readers invited to submit questions for actress Miranda Richardson interview
The Guardian is inviting readers to submit questions for an upcoming interview with acclaimed actress Miranda Richardson as part of its readers interview series. Submissions are being sought until 6pm on Thursday 24 September, with answers to be published thereafter. Richardson is a highly decorated performer with a career spanning over four decades, during which…