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Double Fine Regains Independence From Microsoft as Union Push Fades and Layoffs Hit
technology4 days ago

Double Fine Regains Independence From Microsoft as Union Push Fades and Layoffs Hit

Double Fine is officially independent from Microsoft, reclaiming IP ownership and signaling a new phase with publishing rights returning to Compulsion. Tim Schafer outlined a Kickstarter-backed Amnesia Fortnight and a live, backer-driven game jam to prototype new ideas. However, the studio laid off 23 employees, and the prior union push appears withdrawn with little update, leaving the studio’s long-term future uncertain as it seeks new deals.

via Aftermath|
#double-fine#independence#layoffs
Compulsion Games goes independent, regains IP after leaving Xbox
business4 days ago

Compulsion Games goes independent, regains IP after leaving Xbox

Compulsion Games has become independent from Xbox Game Studios, with leadership buying the studio and its staff to pursue independence. The studio regains ownership of its IP (Contrast, We Happy Few, South of Midnight) and its publishing rights, and plans to become self-sustaining while exploring partnerships. Some staff left during the transition, and Microsoft had previously laid off about 20% of the team, but CEO Guillaume Provost says the exit was gracious and the move keeps the team intact.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#compulsion-games#independence
world8 days ago

Norfolk Island votes to secede as Canberra shrugs

Norfolk Island, home to about 2,200 residents, voted on New Year’s Day to secede from Australia, a move Canberra has largely dismissed as political theater while promising to restore local democracy through a Norfolk Island Transition Assembly; with no constitutional path to secession, islanders face a choice between seeking greater autonomy within Australia or pursuing independence amid decades of tension over remote governance.

via Politico|
#australia#canberra#independence
Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from White House
politics9 days ago

Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from White House

US Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to pledge that the DOJ would always act independently of the White House, saying no attorney general should promise to defy the president; narrowly confirmed 50-49, Blanche has defended Trump-era actions (including moving Maxwell to a minimum-security prison and pardons for Capitol attackers) and defended an anti-weaponization fund that is reportedly dead, while insisting the DOJ will pursue election-integrity efforts despite court defeats and facing scrutiny over Epstein-related files.

via The Guardian|
#donald-trump#independence#justice-department
Compulsion Games Goes Independent, Publishes South of Midnight on Steam Amid Xbox Shake-Up
technology11 days ago

Compulsion Games Goes Independent, Publishes South of Midnight on Steam Amid Xbox Shake-Up

Compulsion Games is now listed as the publisher of South of Midnight on Steam, signaling its full detachment from Microsoft's Xbox division during a major restructuring that has seen several studios become independent. The studio retains rights to Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight and plans to continue as an independent developer; however, broader layoff activity affects up to 1,600 roles by next summer, and some storefronts still show Microsoft/Xbox as publisher on other platforms.

via Eurogamer|
#compulsion-games#independence#south-of-midnight
Three Simple Moves to Preserve Independence as You Age
health-and-wellness17 days ago

Three Simple Moves to Preserve Independence as You Age

A personal trainer recommends a tiny, three‑move routine—pogo jumps, lunge pulses, and ski poling—to boost mobility, balance, and leg strength so people can stay independent into their 80s. The exercises are quick (about a minute each), require no gym, and can be done anywhere (even while cooking). Regularly practicing these moves may also support bone health and reduce fall risk as we age.

via AOL.com|
#aging#balance#fitness
Trump Signals Push to Reshape Fed Through Warsh Talks
economy-and-policy19 days ago

Trump Signals Push to Reshape Fed Through Warsh Talks

Bloomberg reports that President Trump has been calling Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh since his confirmation, signaling an effort to influence the Fed while publicly affirming its independence; conversations reportedly focus on Warsh’s views and the economy, not on specific policy moves, with the White House saying Trump is giving Warsh space to restore confidence in decision-making amid inflation, energy prices and global tensions.

via Yahoo Finance|
#economy-and-policy#fed#independence
Passwords Redefine Caregiving for Aging Parents
technology24 days ago

Passwords Redefine Caregiving for Aging Parents

Carissa Tozzi explains that caring for her 88-year-old mother now includes constant tech support—passwords, verification codes, and navigating accounts she can no longer manage—because older adults often don’t use password managers or multi-device access. She argues that many tech advances assume independence and tech-savviness, turning caregiver tasks into a hidden, time-consuming burden that erodes her mom’s independence.

via Business Insider|
#aging#caregiving#independence
Two Worlds, One Family: Raising American Kids in a Calabrian Town
lifestyle26 days ago

Two Worlds, One Family: Raising American Kids in a Calabrian Town

An American family in the small Calabria town of Mormanno describes how Italian living reshapes parenting: kids roam more freely and join adults’ social life, independence is tied to a communal safety net and family involvement, and balancing American identity with Italian culture requires ongoing negotiation to raise children who feel at home in both worlds.

via Business Insider|
#bilingualism#cross-cultural-parenting#family-life
Reclaim Independence: Four Chair Exercises to Strengthen Hips After 60
mind-body1 month ago

Reclaim Independence: Four Chair Exercises to Strengthen Hips After 60

Four chair-based hip-strength exercises—sit-to-stand, seated march, standing side leg lift, and standing hip extension—can rebuild hip strength and improve independence after 60. Start with two sets of 10–12 reps, progress to a third set after two weeks, and add a 2-second hold at the top after a month. With regular practice (3–5 days a week), you’ll notice easier chair rises, longer strides, and steadier balance within weeks, plus confidence gains; follow safety tips and consult a clinician if you’ve had recent hip surgery or have balance concerns.

via Eat This Not That|
#aging-60#balance#chair-exercises
Fed Chair Warsh: Inflation Fight, AI Bets, and Independence Scrutiny
business1 month ago

Fed Chair Warsh: Inflation Fight, AI Bets, and Independence Scrutiny

Warsh told Congress the Fed plans to return inflation to 2% using its tools, even as lawmakers pressed how prices can fall amid external shocks like the Strait of Hormuz and other policy factors. He argued inflation isn’t permanent and that rate moves and the balance sheet will prevent price increases from spreading, while expressing optimism that large private AI investment could boost long‑term growth. Lawmakers questioned the Fed’s independence and asked about new task forces on productivity, data, and communication, as immigration, tariffs, and AI’s impact on jobs shape the inflation outlook.

via USA Today|
#ai#business#economy