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Despite a quiet marketing phase, a trusted insider says GTA 6 will show more in August ahead of its November 19 release, with Rockstar/Take-Two confirming the plan remains on track and no last-minute delay is expected. New updates reveal PS5 digital codes will be region-locked while Xbox codes won’t, affecting some regional players, and fans are already pursuing ambitious projects as hype builds.
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, a list of 10 high-profile fits (e.g., Skubal to the Cubs, Lindor to the Rays, Abbott to the A’s, Chapman to the Dodgers, Duran to the Padres, Castillo to the Marlins, Torres to the Yankees, Buxton to the Mariners, Arraez to the Rangers, Trout to the Phillies) is analyzed for feasibility, but FanSided MLB Insider Robert Murray cautions that most are unlikely due to teams’ plans, salaries, and market conditions, making these trades intriguing on paper but improbable in reality.
A SpaceX employee who invested 10% of her paycheck into SpaceX stock for two years now faces the company’s Nasdaq debut, but she won’t disclose how large her stake is or its current value; she plans to use proceeds to start her own business. The IPO valued SpaceX at about $2.1 trillion, turning thousands of workers into millionaires, with executives and other insiders set for big gains. The IPO filing also shows SpaceX’s AI unit xAI posted $6.4 billion in losses last year on $3.2 billion in revenue, underscoring the high-risk, high-valuation environment around the offering.
An unnamed insider claims Jennifer Lopez is navigating a period of personal and professional upheaval, balancing family life with high-profile projects amid public scrutiny.
Taylor Swift’s close friends reportedly doubt a big wedding rumor surrounding the star, according to an Insider source, suggesting the chatter isn’t substantiated.
Microsoft’s Xbox Insider Alpha Skip-Ahead update adds more customization: you can see the connected controller in button-mapping, use hex color codes or colors from your Gamerpic for themes, a new 'What’s new' feed on the home screen, and a service status indicator that links to Xbox’s status page. The features are currently testing with Alpha Skip-Ahead Insiders and aren’t rolling out to everyone yet.
Tribune's Bears Insider previews the 2026 Chicago Bears schedule with a game-by-game breakdown and writers' predictions; full details are behind a subscriber paywall.
Microsoft is rolling out Windows Update changes for Dev and Experimental Windows Insider channels that let you indefinitely pause updates in 35-day chunks, with no limit on how many times you can re-pause. If you don’t re-pause, updates will run as usual. The update experience is being unified so updates download in the background and install on a coordinated schedule, and Windows 11 will add power menu options to restart or shut down without updates and to skip updates during device setup. Driver update titles will also include the device class they apply to.
Microsoft says it’s beginning “behind-the-scenes platform changes” for Windows 11 and has started testing 26300-series builds in the Insider Dev Channel, ahead of the current 26220-based releases in Beta. The changes are not specified, but historically these platform updates tend to ship as version 26H2 this fall, with a 26H1 plan for spring on next-gen Arm devices (Bromine). For now, the Dev and Beta channels share features, and insiders can enroll to test the new builds, which may come with issues tied to the ongoing platform work.
Windows Central frames a discussion on growing user distrust of Microsoft’s Windows direction, highlighting a reader poll that asks readers to pick the biggest reason for trust loss—forced UI changes (like taskbar/Start menu), ads in the OS, privacy/telemetry concerns, and unclear Insider feedback—while noting the editorial stance that the issue isn’t Windows itself, but Microsoft’s direction.
NYSE insider Jay Woods discusses a stock from the 'Magnificent Seven' that is experiencing a significant breakout as the year ends, highlighting its potential for investors.
Molson Coors has appointed an insider as its new CEO, signaling a leadership change within the company.
Chris Mortensen, a pioneering N.F.L. insider and award-winning sportswriter for ESPN, has passed away at the age of 72. Known as "Mort," he covered the league for over 30 years on various ESPN programs and radio. Mortensen, who won a George Polk Award, reported on trades, drafts, free-agent signings, injuries, retirements, and scandals. His death was announced by ESPN, and he had previously undergone treatment for Stage 4 throat cancer in 2016. He is remembered as a team player and a mentor to other prominent sports journalists in the industry.
Chris Mortensen, a longtime NFL insider for ESPN, has passed away at the age of 72. Widely respected and beloved, he covered the NFL with extraordinary skill and passion for decades. Mortensen had taken a leave of absence in 2016 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer, which later spread to his lungs. His colleagues and fans mourn his loss, remembering him as one of the greatest reporters in sports history.
Henry Blodget, co-founder of Insider, is stepping down as CEO of the publication and will become the board's chair, while President Barbara Peng will take over as CEO. The company will also change its name back to "Business Insider" as part of a rebranding strategy. German publishing giant Axel Springer SE, which acquired a majority stake in Insider in 2015, retired the "Business Insider" name in 2021 but has now decided to bring it back. Blodget expressed excitement about launching new projects with Business Insider and Axel Springer in the future.