The White House has dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an agency that reviews construction projects in Washington, D.C., including Trump's planned White House ballroom and triumphal arch, as part of efforts to align the commission with Trump's 'America First' policies amid ongoing construction plans. The move follows previous dismissals of Biden appointees and raises questions about the review process for upcoming projects.
The Verge's review of the Nintendo Switch 2 will be delayed as the publication will receive the console simultaneously with consumers, allowing for more comprehensive, real-world testing of features like multiplayer and software updates, rather than early access. The review will focus on in-depth analysis of hardware, interface, and gameplay experience, especially for the flagship game Mario Kart World, to provide a more accurate assessment post-launch.
Jesse Green, the chief theater critic for The New York Times, provides an inside look at his review process as he attends a performance of "Gutenberg! The Musical!" on Broadway. Green, who has reviewed nearly 1,000 shows in his career, approaches theater criticism as a form of reporting, focusing on lines, moments, and design choices that help readers understand the show's intentions and impact. He takes notes during the performance, transcribes them afterward, and asks questions to the show's press agents while writing his review. Green's goal is to provide consistent taste and knowledge to his readers, even if they may not always agree with his opinions.
United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) has announced that it will initiate a formal review process to evaluate strategic alternatives for the company, following the receipt of multiple unsolicited proposals. The board of directors and management team are committed to maximizing stockholder value and will seek more information to evaluate the proposals. U.S. Steel has made significant progress in transforming into a customer-centric steelmaker and views the proposals as a validation of its strategy and successful track record. There is no set deadline for the review process, and the company will not provide further public comment until it is completed or required by law.
Valve clarifies that it is not banning games with AI-generated content on Steam, but rather working on integrating it into their existing review policies. The company emphasizes that developers can use AI technologies as long as they do not infringe on existing copyrights. Valve will refund app-submission credits for developers whose games were rejected due to AI copyright issues, while refining their review process. The emergence of AI has complicated discussions around copyright, leading to lawsuits and Valve's proactive policy on AI-created assets.
