McLaughlin Distillery in Pennsylvania emphasizes small-scale, in-house production with a focus on control, simplicity, and quality, using unique methods like separating grain solids before distillation and aging in small barrels to produce consistent, award-winning spirits without external funding or rapid expansion.
A study explains the 'illusion of unfairness,' showing that people often feel life is rigged against them due to emotional reactions to randomness and perceived lack of control, even when outcomes are purely chance. Recognizing this can help manage feelings of injustice and regain perspective.
The article criticizes President Biden for facilitating a deal that could give Trump allies control over TikTok, a major social media platform, which could have significant implications for political influence and free speech in the U.S., especially as Trump seeks to regain power and control over influential media outlets.
The Dutch government has taken control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, indicating a significant move in the regulation of foreign technology companies within the Netherlands.
Remedy has released a new patch for the PS5 version of Control, adding support for PS5 Pro features, unlocking frame rates, and offering new gear and visual enhancements, making the game even more optimized for next-gen consoles.
On September 2, 2025, with the Moon in Capricorn, four zodiac signs—Cancer, Virgo, Libra, and Aquarius—will feel more in control of their lives as focus, discipline, and balance become prominent themes, encouraging organization, prioritization, and harmony in their personal and professional lives.
Steam's TPS Fest offers significant discounts on a wide range of third-person shooters, including Control for $3.99, The Division 2 for $6, Max Payne trilogy under $10, and other classics like Red Faction Guerilla and Vanquish for under $10, along with recent hits like The Last of Us Part I and Uncharted for under $30, making it an ideal time for gamers to expand their collection.
President Trump is exerting unprecedented control over U.S. businesses, publicly attacking and demanding actions from CEOs, including revenue-sharing deals and resignations, while corporate leaders largely remain silent to avoid political conflict, raising concerns about cronyism and state capitalism.
Remedy Entertainment, a Finnish game studio known for surreal narrative titles like Control and Alan Wake, has evolved from a work-for-hire company into a self-reliant, multi-project studio with a focus on owning its creations and expanding into multiplayer and other media. Despite setbacks with some projects, Remedy's strategic shift towards ownership, efficiency, and diversification has positioned it well in the volatile gaming industry, with ongoing projects including a Control sequel, Max Payne remakes, and its first multiplayer game, Firebreak.
Oliver Burkeman explores how accepting human mortality and limits can lead to a more joyful life, advocating for a balanced approach between control and passivity, exemplified by the metaphor of a dancing monk who embraces life's boundaries with joy.
Scientists have developed a genetically modified fungus that acts as a sexually transmitted disease for mosquitoes, effectively killing female mosquitoes that spread malaria, and could become a powerful tool in controlling the disease's spread.
The outcome of several key races remains undecided, leaving the question of whether Republicans will gain control of the House of Representatives uncertain.