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Nintendo has revealed a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, according to reports spreading across social media. Fans are reacting with excitement, debating which platform the game will release on and how the classic 1998 Nintendo 64 adventure will be modernised. Details on the developer, release date and scope of the remake have not yet been confirmed.
- 2Starbucks closures sweep locations across the United StatesβStarbucks store closures: See a list of locations that have shuttered across the country in latest coffeehouse cull http
Starbucks is shutting down stores across the United States, and Fast Company has published a list of the affected locations by state as part of what it calls the latest coffeehouse cull. The closures are part of the company's 2026 restructuring plans, and customers are checking whether their local branches are on the chopping block.
- 3David Piantino Named Director of Medical Physics at Advocate HealthβDavid Piantino: Excited to Begin New Role as Director of Medical Physics at Advocate Health
David Piantino has announced he is starting a new position as Director of Medical Physics at Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States. The appointment was shared via an oncology-focused news outlet, drawing attention from professionals in the medical physics and cancer care communities as Piantino takes on the leadership role.
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Negotiations are under way in Italy for the renewal of the national collective labour agreement covering local government employees (CCNL Enti Locali) for 2025-2027. The key issues on the table are the retribuzione di posizione, a pay grade linked to the role held, and the retribuzione di risultato, performance-related pay tied to results. Public sector unions and the employers' association ARAN are expected to focus on how pay rises and bonuses will be distributed across local authority staff.
- 5Genshin Impact marks sixth anniversary with Zhongli voice actor interviewβhttps://www. wacoca.com/videos/3422316/voic e-actor/ γεη₯γ6ε¨εΉ΄θ¨εΏ΅γγ£γΉγγ€γ³γΏγγ₯γΌ ειζΊζοΌιΎι’ ε½ΉοΌ # # Genshin # # εη₯ # Android # Gensh
Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse released a sixth-anniversary cast interview featuring voice actor Tomoaki Maeno, who voices the popular character Zhongli in the Japanese version of the game. The interview is part of a series of anniversary conversations with the game's voice cast, and fans are sharing the segment as the action RPG celebrates six years since launch across mobile, PC and console platforms.
- 6Open source tool distills Jev for local useβOpen source tool distills Jev so you can run it locally
An open source tool has been released that distills Jev, allowing users to run it on their own hardware rather than through external services. Distillation shrinks a larger model into a smaller one, trading some capability for lower hardware requirements. The tool's release is being covered in software news, though details about its performance and licensing have not been widely reported yet.
- 7Jevstiller Distills Jev Into a Local Model With Disagreement BoundβShow HN: Jevstiller β Distill Jev into a local model, with a disagreement bound
A developer has released Jevstiller, a tool that distills the output of Jev into a model that can run locally, promising a quantified disagreement bound so users know how far the local model may stray from the original. The project, presented on Hacker News, centers on a published 'guarantee' for the distillation process. Commenters are examining how the bound is defined and how reliable it is in practice.
- 8A Teletubbies Apocalypse Fits This Infantilized Age, Says Online CriticβSomehow I think an apocalypse caused by teletubbies will feel apt for this infantilized zeitgeist. Sad, but apt. # meta
A social media commentator has quipped that an apocalypse caused by the Teletubbies would feel fitting for what they call an infantilized zeitgeist, pairing the remark with hashtags about AI, tech and Silicon Valley. The joke, framed as cultural commentary tagged #meta and #thenerdreich, laments the state of the times while suggesting that childish destruction would be 'sad, but apt'.
- 9Akron METRO reaches deal with union, averting strikeβAkron METRO reaches agreement with local union, avoiding strike
Akron METRO has reached an agreement with its local union, avoiding a strike that threatened bus service in the Akron, Ohio area. The deal resolves the labor dispute between the transit authority and the union representing its workers, ensuring that riders will not face service interruptions. Details of the agreement, including wage and working condition terms, have not been released.
- 10XGRIDS launches PortalCam for photorealistic 3D digital twinsβXGRIDS introduces the PortalCam, a 360Β° camera with LiDAR that builds photorealistic digital twins of any location. Perf
XGRIDS has introduced the PortalCam, a 360-degree camera combined with LiDAR that captures locations and turns them into photorealistic walk-through 3D digital twins. The device uses Gaussian Splatting to streamline visual effects workflows, and is aimed at location scouts, cinematographers and virtual production teams who need fast, accurate 3D scans of real environments.
- 11Investors Turn to Rebalancing to Keep Portfolio Risk in CheckβWhat Is Rebalancing? Rebalancing is the simple discipline of returning your portfolio to its target allocation, selling
A personal finance explainer is circulating on how to rebalance an investment portfolio: periodically selling assets that have grown above their target share and buying those that have lagged, restoring the intended mix, for example 80% stocks and 20% bonds. The practice is described as a way to control risk without trying to predict markets, and interest appears driven by investors reassessing allocations.
- 12Reno Startup Week Returns for Its Fourth YearβReno Startup Week returns for its fourth year, connecting local entrepreneurs
Reno Startup Week is back for its fourth year, bringing together local entrepreneurs for networking, panels and resources aimed at strengthening the city's startup community. The event continues to grow as Reno positions itself as an emerging hub for new businesses in northern Nevada, with organizers highlighting connections among founders, investors and mentors.
- 13Agawam officials say state housing plan undermines local zoning controlβAgawam officials: Housing affordability plan guts local control of zoning
Officials in Agawam, Massachusetts are voicing opposition to a state housing affordability plan, arguing that it strips municipalities of local control over zoning decisions. They contend the plan would force changes to local land-use rules without adequate input from city leaders, as Massachusetts pushes communities to allow more housing to address the state's affordability crisis.
- 14Ric Edelman says 2% global allocation could push Bitcoin to $1 millionβBitcoin To $1 Million? Ric Edelman Says A 2% Global Allocation Could Get BTC There
Financial planner Ric Edelman argues that Bitcoin could reach $1 million if investors worldwide allocate just 2% of their portfolios to the cryptocurrency. His remarks add to ongoing debate about how much exposure mainstream portfolios should carry as institutional adoption grows.
- 15Whoop Users Turn to Local Apps to Avoid Subscription FeesβWhoop Users Ditch Subscription with Local Bluetooth Apps
Wearable maker Whoop is facing a wave of user frustration as owners switch to third-party local Bluetooth applications that pull fitness data straight from the band without requiring the company's paid membership. The move lets users keep using their hardware while bypassing subscription costs, and the workaround is spreading quickly among fitness tracker communities. Supporters call it a win for device ownership; critics note it may breach terms of service.
- 16Vernonia City Council candidates answer questions on local economyβQ&A: Candidates for Vernonia City Council on local economy, more
Candidates running for Vernonia City Council in Oregon have answered questions about the local economy and other community issues in a published Q&A. The feature lays out where each candidate stands ahead of the election, giving voters a side-by-side look at their priorities for the small Columbia County city.
- 17University Auto And Tire opens new Elkins locationβUniversity Auto And Tire opens location in Elkins
University Auto And Tire has opened a new location in Elkins, Arkansas, expanding its auto repair and tire service footprint in the region. The opening adds service capacity to the growing northwest Arkansas town and reflects continued business expansion in the area, drawing attention from regional business outlets.
- 18Localization Shapes Business Outcomes, Forrester ArguesβLocalization Affects Your Business β Do You Choose To See It?
Forrester is arguing that localization directly affects business performance and that many companies fail to consciously engage with it. The piece challenges firms to recognize how language and cultural adaptation of products and content shape customer experience, revenue, and market reach, rather than treating localization as an afterthought or optional cost.