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The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann leaves the show ahead of Season 3

In a major shakeup, The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann has stepped away from the series and will not be involved in the upcoming third season.

Druckmann, who co-created The Last of Us alongside showrunner Craig Mazin and wrote and directed several episodes, announced his departure in a post on Naughty Dog's official Instagram account. The news was first reported by The Ankler.

SEE ALSO: When is 'The Last of Us' Season 3 coming?

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Nanas best friend is a robot? AI companion aims to cure the loneliness epidemic.

Vassili Le Moigne wanted to make sure his mom was OK. Having long ago moved from France to the U.S., the former Microsoft executive struggled to connect with his aging mother as much as he hoped to, especially with the immense time difference between them. His solution was an AI-powered companion that can conduct conversations with his mother, keeping her alert and engaged, and clueing Le Moigne into her latest interests and concerns.

With his background in telecom, Le Moigne thought, “I...

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David Schoenfield

Aces to Dodgers and Cubs? A star closer for Phillies? One trade all 30 teams should make this July

The deadline is a month away. Could players such as Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?

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"I Wish I Never Met Her": Reluctant Grooms Are Confessing What Happened After Their Weddings, And I'm Completely Stunned

"I will never make a mistake with my life like that ever again."

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Mark Schofield

McLaren’s Zak Brown would not be ‘surprised’ to see Max Verstappen at Mercedes

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As the F1 grid heads to the British Grand Prix Max Verstappen’s future remains a huge talking point

Rumors continue to swirl regarding Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull, and a potential move to Mercedes for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Now one of Red Bull’s chief rivals is adding some fuel to the fire.

Ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix McLaren held an event for fans in Trafalgar Square in London, where they unveiled a...

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Annie Karni

With Trump’s Policy Bill Teetering, Johnson Is in a Familiar Pickle

The speaker’s struggle to bring his party’s sprawling domestic policy bill in for a landing was just the latest in his string of near-death legislative experiences.

Fast Company

Jeff Beer

‘Defy what’s expected’: How Apple’s ad agency creates impact

In this exclusive interview, TBWAMedia Arts Lab’s leaders reveal the secrets to their decades-long relationship with the $3 trillion brand.

The 28-year relationship between Apple and TBWA/Media Arts Lab is one of the longest, most successful partnerships ever forged between a brand and ad agency. And it’s not even close to slowing down.

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27 NYX Cosmetics Products So Good, You’ll Send Them Straight To Your Friend Group Chat

May as well just send this entire list to them, too.

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Mark Schofield

F1 fans expect a McLaren showdown at the British Grand Prix

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Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are tapped as favorites for the British Grand Prix according to F1 fans

The Formula 1 grid is headed to historic Silverstone circuit this week, the site of the British Grand Prix.

And fans expect a Papaya showdown come Sunday.

According to voting in this week’s SB Nation Reacts Formula 1 question, 41% of those who answered the question “Who will win the British Grand Prix” selected Oscar Piastri, the current...

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The New Era of Work Travel

Don’t sweat the expense reports—from first-class tech to multiday commutes, WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip.

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Microsoft Office 2019 is on sale for A$30 — pay once and use it forever

TL;DR: Hurry and grab lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows at A$30 through 15 July.

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Shams Charania

Sources: Hornets, Dinwiddie agree to 1-year deal

Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who averaged 11.0 points for the Mavericks last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Hornets, sources told ESPN.

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NBA adjusts Pop's record after missed games

The NBA has adjusted all-time wins leader Gregg Popovich's career record as coach of the Spurs, removing the 77 games that he missed last season and crediting those wins and losses to Mitch Johnson.

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Chelsea Leite

The real reason WNBA players ranked Caitlin Clark so low in All-Star voting

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All-Star Starter voting was released earlier this week, and the players voted Caitlin Clark No. 9.

The WNBA All-Star game is headed to Indianapolis in a few weeks, and the starters for the big event were announced earlier in the week. The voting to choose the starters was weighted 50% with fan votes, 25% with media ballots, ans 25% with the players making a ballot themselves. In the end, Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark were named captains of the teams...

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Sean Golden

You should back the U.S. beat Guatemala and to book another trip to the Gold Cup final. Here’s why

U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese played the role of hero in the Americans thrilling victory over Costa Rica in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup. | Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images

Very few people expected what the U.S. pulled off in heroic fashion against Costa Rica. Against Guatemala, the U.S. looks poised to push through to Sunday’s final

We can admit when we’re wrong.

Not many people predicted what transpired between the United States and Costa Rica, which went...

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Megan Farokhmanesh

Xbox Hit With Layoffs and Game Cancelations as Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs

“These changes come at a time when we have more players, games, and gaming hours than ever before,” said Xbox head Phil Spencer in an email to staff.

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Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman

A Group of Young Cybercriminals Poses the ‘Most Imminent Threat’ of Cyberattacks Right Now

The Scattered Spider hacking group has caused chaos among retailers, insurers, and airlines in recent months. Researchers warn that its flexible structure poses challenges for defense.

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Christina Jewett

Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots

Records show that a top U.S. regulator rejected the recommendations of agency experts and limited the use of Covid vaccines.

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