Microsoft returns to Xbox branding, drops 'Microsoft Gaming'
gamingMicrosoft returns to Xbox branding, drops 'Microsoft Gaming'
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Microsoft Gaming will be rebranded back to Xbox; campus signage and org changes followed.
World Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
photographyWorld Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
Carol Guzy's image of children clinging to their detained father wins World Press Photo of the Year 2026.
Xbox memo 'We Are Xbox', leadership says exclusivity will be reevaluated
gamingXbox memo 'We Are Xbox', leadership says exclusivity will be reevaluated
CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty outline a 'return of Xbox' and say they'll rethink exclusives and release windows.
William Shakespeare, birthday tributes and reading guides
writersWilliam Shakespeare, birthday tributes and reading guides
April 23 marks the Bard's traditional birth/death anniversary; readers share lists, essays and discounted editions.
Citadel warns $6B NYC project may be at risk after mayor targets Ken Griffin
financeCitadel warns $6B NYC project may be at risk after mayor targets Ken Griffin
After Mayor Zohran Mamdani used Griffin’s $238M penthouse in a pied‑à‑terre tax video, Citadel hinted it might reconsider a $6B Manhattan development
Photos show Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini kissing in NYC bar
journalismPhotos show Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini kissing in NYC bar
Page Six publishes new photos from 2020 showing Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini together.
World Cup final tickets listed on FIFA resale for over $2M
sportsWorld Cup final tickets listed on FIFA resale for over $2M
FIFA’s resale site shows four World Cup final tickets priced just under $2.3 million apiece
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Michael Tilson Thomas dies at 81
musicMichael Tilson Thomas dies at 81
Renowned conductor, composer and longtime San Francisco Symphony director has died at 81 after a years-long battle with brain cancer.
Beyond The Gates, Grayson stabbed in hospital basement stairs
tvBeyond The Gates, Grayson stabbed in hospital basement stairs
This week's episode depicts Lia’s right‑hand man stabbing Grayson on the hospital stairs; Jacob is also beaten.
Meta to cut 10 percent of workforce in AI push
techMeta to cut 10 percent of workforce in AI push
Company will lay off about 8,000 employees and close roughly 6,000 open roles as it refocuses on AI.
AOC scoffs at GOP over Virginia redistricting: 'Wah, wah, wah'
cultureAOC scoffs at GOP over Virginia redistricting: 'Wah, wah, wah'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismisses Republican complaints about Virginia redistricting with 'Wah, wah, wah'.
Kuwaiti court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
journalismKuwaiti court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
US‑Kuwaiti journalist acquitted and expected to be released after 52 days detained over social media posts about the Iran war.
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv
culturePrince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv
Arrived by overnight train to attend the Kyiv Security Forum and urged the world not to 'look away' from Russia's war.
Bitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 compromised in Checkmarx supply chain attack
devBitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 compromised in Checkmarx supply chain attack
Malicious code inserted via an abused GitHub Action in @bitwarden/cli@2026.4.0 stole secrets and spread credential‑stealing malware.
Pentagon removes 15 wounded troops from Iran casualty list
newsPentagon removes 15 wounded troops from Iran casualty list
Report says the Defense Department altered its tally, scrubbing 15 wounded‑in‑action service members from the list.
theintercept.comAlabama trial over protester in inflatable penis costume ends quickly
newsAlabama trial over protester in inflatable penis costume ends quickly
Judge questioned public‑safety claims and effectively dismissed the city's case after a brief trial.
theintercept.comBrandon Marsh goes 4-for-4 with homer as Phillies beat Tigers
sportsBrandon Marsh goes 4-for-4 with homer as Phillies beat Tigers
Marsh finished 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs in Philadelphia's 6-2 win over Detroit.
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Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance takeover
moviesWarner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance takeover
Shareholders cleared the sale to Paramount‑Skydance, but the megamerger still faces antitrust review.
Tork Bomb walk-off gives Tigers 5-4 victory
sportsTork Bomb walk-off gives Tigers 5-4 victory
A walk-off hit nicknamed the 'Tork Bomb' sealed a 5-4 win for Detroit.
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
sportsTrump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
A senior Trump envoy proposed swapping Iran for Italy in the 2026 World Cup lineup, citing political ties and Italy's history.
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Xbox memo 'We Are Xbox', leadership says exclusivity will be reevaluated
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty published a memo titled "We Are Xbox" on Xbox Wire laying out a "return of Xbox" strategy. Sharma told employees in an all-hands that Xbox will reevaluate exclusivity, release windowing, and its use of AI, and leadership will adopt daily active players as the company’s new north star. The memo says there is no firm commitment to return to console exclusives yet and that Xbox will announce specific decisions after further evaluation.
