Epic Games has acquired Kamu, a Helsinki-based company whose offerings include game security, game telemetry and game management services. Epic already uses Kamu’s services for Fortnite, and CEO Tim Sweeney said working with Kamu has been “key to building a vibrant Fortnite multiplayer experience that is fair for all players.” The acquisition will allow Epic […]
The Boulder County Health and Environmental Department conducts regular inspections of restaurants and food service establishments throughout the county. The system uses the following ratings based on the points awarded for each violation. • Pass: The facility meets basic food safety standards, but there may be some violations. (0-49 points) • Re-inspection required: Food safety […]
Photo credit: Daniel Rasmussen/CopenPay Copenhagen has introduced a reward system for tourists who participate in climate-friendly initiatives. Denmark is a popular tourist destination, with international visitors flocking to the city, especially from June to August. In 2023, Copenhagen alone recorded 12 million international overnight stays. To increase sustainability, the city has introduced “CopenPay” – a […]
OSHU, Japan (AP) — Katsunori Suzuki is one of the few artisans in Japan who still makes cast iron cookware using intricate handcrafting and traditional techniques. The president of the 172-year-old foundry where he works says she wants to keep the tradition alive, even if it costs a lot more to make. Suzuki uses wet […]
Ferndale’s newest bookstore opens a new chapter for local young readers. Young families gathered at Love & Other Books early Saturday morning to hear local author Marisa Mieczkowski read her book “Happy Hands.” Parents, children and toddlers laughed and leaned forward as Mieczckowski of St. Clair Shores read her illustrated story about a boy’s daunting […]
The Bucktail Fire, which is raging across more than 28,000 acres in Montrose County, has nearly doubled in size since Wednesday, fire officials said Saturday. On Saturday, the fire raged across 28,400 acres of private and state forest near Nucla, according to fire officials. Just three days earlier, the fire was almost half the size, […]
According to an analysis of Realtor.com data, the average home in Stephenson County cost $132,500 in July, down 10.1% from the previous month ($147,450). Compared to July 2023, the median home list price increased 4% to $127,450. The statistics in this article refer only to homes for sale in Stephenson County, not homes that have […]
Judge Andy Brown and Commissioner Jeff Travillion of Travis County | Austin American statesman A million more mothers would work full-time if they had better childcare A report from the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that a proposed law could bring more mothers back into the workforce. Elizabeth Keatinge of Veuer reports in more […]
SOUTH KITSAP – The owners of the Olalla Bay Market and Landing, a popular grocery store and gathering spot along Colvos Passage, filed a damages lawsuit against Kitsap County last week, seeking a total of $35 million in damages. Owner Gregg Olsen says he and his family have been the target of hundreds of unfounded […]
UPGRADES WE CONTRIBUTED – Jefferson County Joint Vocational School received a $1 million technology upgrade to enhance instruction through distance learning. BLOOMINGDALE – The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is breaking new ground in education after installing more than $1 million worth of technology to expand students’ learning capabilities. Technology coordinator […]
