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Guthrie Family Announces Up to $1 Million Reward in Nancy Guthrie Case
Savannah Guthrie revealed that her family is offering up to $1 million for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted Feb. 1 from Tucson, Arizona. The 84-year-old woman is in poor health and may no longer be alive, the family said, but they hope tips will provide closure as the FBI and local authorities continue the search. The Guthries are also donating $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and tips can be given anonymously via 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).
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Assassin’s Creed Veteran Trio Takes Charge at Ubisoft’s Tencent-backed Vantage Studio
Ubisoft has tapped three long-time Assassin’s Creed veterans—Martin Schelling (brand head), François de Billy (Head of Production Excellence), and Jean Guesdon (Head of Content)—to run the franchise from the Tencent-backed Vantage Studios. The trio will define the series’ long-term vision, streamline production workflows, and guide creative direction across future installments—including a Black Flag remake—after recent leadership changes, signaling Ubisoft’s intent to keep the open-world stealth franchise on track and integrated with its broader development strategy.
Common food preservatives show modest cancer risk signals in a large diet study
A Sorbonne-led study of 105,260 adults tracked detailed dietary records over about 7.5 years and found modest cancer risk signals for higher intake of several non-antioxidant preservatives (notably potassium sorbate, sulfites, sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, acetates, and acetic acid), while total preservative intake showed no overall cancer link. Antioxidant preservatives (erythorbates) showed fewer signals. The results are observational and do not prove causation, but researchers say the findings warrant closer scrutiny and could inform potential regulatory review and a push toward less-processed foods.
Saints Row Designer Declares Franchise Dead After Publisher Ghosts Him
Original Saints Row designer Chris Stockman says the franchise is dead after Embracer ghosted his pitch for a 1970s prequel, following the troubled 2022 reboot and Volition's 2023 shutdown as part of the publisher's restructuring; Stockman's comments underscore ongoing turmoil around the series and Embracer's handling of its studios.
Ex-Google Employees Indicted Over Tensor Processor Trade Secrets
Two former Google employees and one of their husbands were indicted on 14 felony counts of conspiracy and theft of trade secrets related to Google’s Tensor processor for Pixel phones, potentially facing more than 20 years in prison if convicted.
Astrophysicist who helped confirm water on a distant planet shot dead on California porch
A renowned astrophysicist, Carl Grillmair, 67, who contributed to the discovery of water on a distant planet, was shot dead on the front porch of his Llano, California home. Detectives later arrested 29-year-old Freddy Snyder on murder, carjacking and burglary charges with a $2 million bail; motive remains undisclosed and the investigation is ongoing. Grillmair, tied to Caltech and the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center, was celebrated for his work in astronomy and for building an observatory at his Antelope Valley residence.
Pixel At a Glance Expands with Sports and Finance Widgets
Pixel’s At a Glance widget finally receives new updates, adding Sports and Finance updates for Pixel Launcher users. The Sports updates may impact battery life, while Finance updates don’t list such a caveat. The feature is exclusive to Pixel devices using the Pixel Launcher and Android System Intelligence version B.21, and it isn’t available in the Google app widget.
XCOM Vet’s Midsummer Studios Closes, Unreleased Life-Sim Burbank Canceled
XCOM designer Jake Solomon announced that Midsummer Studios is shutting down and canceling the unreleased life-sim Burbank, sharing pre-alpha footage of an AI-driven storytelling system. The small studio (reported to be about 11 employees) expressed pride in what it built, even as industry closures continue to affect the games sector.
Ubisoft Toronto trims 40 roles as Splinter Cell remake stays in motion amid corporate shake-up
Ubisoft Toronto laid off 40 staff as part of a broader cost-cutting overhaul following Tencent’s investment, but the long‑delayed Splinter Cell remake remains in active development. The shake-up also led to cancellations like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, while Toronto will continue to support Rainbow Six as a co‑developer.
Elder Scrolls 6 to Run on Creation Engine 3, Signals Return to Classic RPG Core
In a Kinda Funny Games interview, Bethesda’s Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will return to the studio’s classic open-world RPG style and be powered by an updated Creation Engine (Creation Engine 3, successor to Creation Engine 2 used in Starfield). He notes Starfield and Fallout 76 were creative detours, and while the team is nearing a big milestone, the RPG won’t be finished for a while yet as they continue engine and world work.
Kalos GO Tour Details: In-Person Events and Global Bonuses
Niantic revealed new details for Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos, with in-person events in Los Angeles and Tainan and a Global Kalos Tour offering bonuses. Live event maps for LA and Tainan are available, and players can choose between two Special Research paths—X Version (Xerneas) or Y Version (Yveltal)—with different rewards. There are boosted shiny odds for select Pokémon during the event, plus new Kalos-themed avatar items, event stickers, and a Masterwork Research featuring Shiny Diancie. The GO Tour Pass Kalos and Kalos Deluxe unlocks run Feb 23–Mar 1, with item claims through March 3. Tickets, add-ons, and merch pre-orders are open, and the celebration also includes new in-game music by Junichi Masuda, travel tips for the Rose Bowl, and parking options; the Kalos events span Feb 20–22 for in-person play and Feb 23–Mar 1 for the global edition.