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  • RIBA ‘committed to inclusivity’ after Supreme Court gender ruling

    Last month, the UK’s highest court unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.
    The court sided with campaign group For Women Scotland, which brought a case against the Scottish Government, arguing that sex-based protections should only apply to people that are born female.
    While the judgement does not remove trans people’s protection from discrimination under the 2010 Equality Act, among the outcomes of the ruling are bans on trans women from using women’s toilets and trans men using men’s toilets. All public buildings must provide single-sex toilet facilities following the ruling.Advertisement

    Writing in an open letter addressed to LGBTQ+ architects, planners, engineers and others, which was shared exclusively with the AJ, the UK’s largest built environment institutions said they acknowledged concerns raised over the court’s decision.
    The professional membership bodies also made promises to create an inclusive built environment in the letter, which reiterated ‘protections and provisions’ that ‘remain firmly in place’ despite the ruling.
    The six bodies said: ‘We acknowledge the recent Supreme Court judgment, and we need time to fully consider its implicationsOur determination to foster an inclusive sector remains unchanged’.

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    A post shared by QueerscapesThe response comes after the LGBTQ+ and trans-founded platform Queerscapes argued in a letter dated 18 April that its members were ‘deeply concerned and worried’ by the gender ruling. Queerscapes, at the same time, called for the professional bodies to show ‘clarity and courage’ on the issue.
    Writing in the open letter, the group said: ‘The recent UK Supreme Court ruling, redefining “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 as “biological sex,” has left many of us fearful.Advertisement

    ‘The ruling opens the door to exclusion’
    ‘While legal protections for trans people under “gender reassignment” remain, the ruling opens the door to exclusion — from spaces, services, and workplaces — at a time when hate and hostility are already rising.
    ‘Our institutions must act decisively to support the trans and gender-diverse professionals in our sector.’
    The letter in response to Queerscapes was signed by the RIBA, the Chartered Institute of Building, Institution of Civil Engineers, The Landscape Institute, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and the Royal Town Planning Institute.
    The RIBA and joint bodies admitted in their letter that they were unable to publish data on trans and gender-diverse members until they are ‘confident that its collection and publication will not put any member at risk’. This was in response to Queerscapes calling for action following a 2022 memorandum on inclusion and diversity.
    Other commitments made in 2022 on EDI included improving understanding of gender transition from education into employment, and training on EDI. This was part of a 45-point action plan agreed by the six bodies.

    Letter in response to Queerscapes
    Thank you for your letter dated 18 April.
    In 2022, we signed a Memorandum of Understandingand its associated action plan as a demonstration of our collective commitment to creating a built environment sector that is inclusive and supportive of our entire membership. We are dedicated to ensuring that all members, regardless of their personal characteristics, thrive in this environment.
    We acknowledge the recent Supreme Court judgment, and we need time to fully consider its implications.
    Our determination to foster an inclusive sector remains unchanged. The MoU is set to expire this summer, and we expect all original signatories to re-sign, alongside welcoming new signatories, to further cement our commitment to supporting all our members.
    Consistent and robust data collection is the bedrock of our commitment. Since signing the MoU, we have agreed a consistent set of data collection practices, which include gathering data on trans and gender-diverse individuals. We intend to publish this data; however, we are currently working on improving our Customer Relationship Managementsystems to ensure that the data we collect can be stored safely and accurately. We will share the data once we are confident that its collection and publication will not put any member at risk.
    Additionally, we have provisions and protections in place for members and staff that ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect. These policies remain firmly in place.
    At this time, we do not offer member services or benefits based on gender identity, and we have no plans to introduce such services. However, in terms of Continuing Professional Development, we are committed to promoting the use of the Inclusive Design Overlay across our membership and beyond. This framework is designed to ensure that spaces are inclusive and welcoming for all, including trans individuals.
    We recognise that some members and built environment professionals may be feeling increased levels of vulnerability and concern. Please be assured that we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating inclusive professions and, by extension, inclusive places and spaces. Discrimination of any kind has no place in society, and we will continue to do our part in eradicating it.
    Thank you again for reaching out. Members of the professional institutions with additional questions or concerns are encouraged to get in touch with their respective organisation.
    Yours sincerely,
    Chartered Institute of Building
    Institution of Civil Engineers
    The Landscape Institute
    Royal Institute of British Architects
    Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
    Royal Town Planning Institute
    #riba #committed #inclusivity #after #supreme
    RIBA ‘committed to inclusivity’ after Supreme Court gender ruling
    Last month, the UK’s highest court unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law. The court sided with campaign group For Women Scotland, which brought a case against the Scottish Government, arguing that sex-based protections should only apply to people that are born female. While the judgement does not remove trans people’s protection from discrimination under the 2010 Equality Act, among the outcomes of the ruling are bans on trans women from using women’s toilets and trans men using men’s toilets. All public buildings must provide single-sex toilet facilities following the ruling.Advertisement Writing in an open letter addressed to LGBTQ+ architects, planners, engineers and others, which was shared exclusively with the AJ, the UK’s largest built environment institutions said they acknowledged concerns raised over the court’s decision. The professional membership bodies also made promises to create an inclusive built environment in the letter, which reiterated ‘protections and provisions’ that ‘remain firmly in place’ despite the ruling. The six bodies said: ‘We acknowledge the recent Supreme Court judgment, and we need time to fully consider its implicationsOur determination to foster an inclusive sector remains unchanged’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by QueerscapesThe response comes after the LGBTQ+ and trans-founded platform Queerscapes argued in a letter dated 18 April that its members were ‘deeply concerned and worried’ by the gender ruling. Queerscapes, at the same time, called for the professional bodies to show ‘clarity and courage’ on the issue. Writing in the open letter, the group said: ‘The recent UK Supreme Court ruling, redefining “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 as “biological sex,” has left many of us fearful.Advertisement ‘The ruling opens the door to exclusion’ ‘While legal protections for trans people under “gender reassignment” remain, the ruling opens the door to exclusion — from spaces, services, and workplaces — at a time when hate and hostility are already rising. ‘Our institutions must act decisively to support the trans and gender-diverse professionals in our sector.’ The letter in response to Queerscapes was signed by the RIBA, the Chartered Institute of Building, Institution of Civil Engineers, The Landscape Institute, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and the Royal Town Planning Institute. The RIBA and joint bodies admitted in their letter that they were unable to publish data on trans and gender-diverse members until they are ‘confident that its collection and publication will not put any member at risk’. This was in response to Queerscapes calling for action following a 2022 memorandum on inclusion and diversity. Other commitments made in 2022 on EDI included improving understanding of gender transition from education into employment, and training on EDI. This was part of a 45-point action plan agreed by the six bodies. Letter in response to Queerscapes Thank you for your letter dated 18 April. In 2022, we signed a Memorandum of Understandingand its associated action plan as a demonstration of our collective commitment to creating a built environment sector that is inclusive and supportive of our entire membership. We are dedicated to ensuring that all members, regardless of their personal characteristics, thrive in this environment. We acknowledge the recent Supreme Court judgment, and we need time to fully consider its implications. Our determination to foster an inclusive sector remains unchanged. The MoU is set to expire this summer, and we expect all original signatories to re-sign, alongside welcoming new signatories, to further cement our commitment to supporting all our members. Consistent and robust data collection is the bedrock of our commitment. Since signing the MoU, we have agreed a consistent set of data collection practices, which include gathering data on trans and gender-diverse individuals. We intend to publish this data; however, we are currently working on improving our Customer Relationship Managementsystems to ensure that the data we collect can be stored safely and accurately. We will share the data once we are confident that its collection and publication will not put any member at risk. Additionally, we have provisions and protections in place for members and staff that ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect. These policies remain firmly in place. At this time, we do not offer member services or benefits based on gender identity, and we have no plans to introduce such services. However, in terms of Continuing Professional Development, we are committed to promoting the use of the Inclusive Design Overlay across our membership and beyond. This framework is designed to ensure that spaces are inclusive and welcoming for all, including trans individuals. We recognise that some members and built environment professionals may be feeling increased levels of vulnerability and concern. Please be assured that we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating inclusive professions and, by extension, inclusive places and spaces. Discrimination of any kind has no place in society, and we will continue to do our part in eradicating it. Thank you again for reaching out. Members of the professional institutions with additional questions or concerns are encouraged to get in touch with their respective organisation. Yours sincerely, Chartered Institute of Building Institution of Civil Engineers The Landscape Institute Royal Institute of British Architects Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Royal Town Planning Institute #riba #committed #inclusivity #after #supreme
    RIBA ‘committed to inclusivity’ after Supreme Court gender ruling
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    Last month, the UK’s highest court unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law. The court sided with campaign group For Women Scotland, which brought a case against the Scottish Government, arguing that sex-based protections should only apply to people that are born female. While the judgement does not remove trans people’s protection from discrimination under the 2010 Equality Act, among the outcomes of the ruling are bans on trans women from using women’s toilets and trans men using men’s toilets. All public buildings must provide single-sex toilet facilities following the ruling.Advertisement Writing in an open letter addressed to LGBTQ+ architects, planners, engineers and others, which was shared exclusively with the AJ, the UK’s largest built environment institutions said they acknowledged concerns raised over the court’s decision. The professional membership bodies also made promises to create an inclusive built environment in the letter, which reiterated ‘protections and provisions’ that ‘remain firmly in place’ despite the ruling. The six bodies said: ‘We acknowledge the recent Supreme Court judgment, and we need time to fully consider its implications [but] Our determination to foster an inclusive sector remains unchanged’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Queerscapes (@_queerscapes) The response comes after the LGBTQ+ and trans-founded platform Queerscapes argued in a letter dated 18 April that its members were ‘deeply concerned and worried’ by the gender ruling. Queerscapes, at the same time, called for the professional bodies to show ‘clarity and courage’ on the issue. Writing in the open letter, the group said: ‘The recent UK Supreme Court ruling, redefining “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 as “biological sex,” has left many of us fearful.Advertisement ‘The ruling opens the door to exclusion’ ‘While legal protections for trans people under “gender reassignment” remain, the ruling opens the door to exclusion — from spaces, services, and workplaces — at a time when hate and hostility are already rising. ‘Our institutions must act decisively to support the trans and gender-diverse professionals in our sector.’ The letter in response to Queerscapes was signed by the RIBA, the Chartered Institute of Building, Institution of Civil Engineers, The Landscape Institute, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and the Royal Town Planning Institute. The RIBA and joint bodies admitted in their letter that they were unable to publish data on trans and gender-diverse members until they are ‘confident that its collection and publication will not put any member at risk’. This was in response to Queerscapes calling for action following a 2022 memorandum on inclusion and diversity. Other commitments made in 2022 on EDI included improving understanding of gender transition from education into employment, and training on EDI. This was part of a 45-point action plan agreed by the six bodies. Letter in response to Queerscapes Thank you for your letter dated 18 April. In 2022, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and its associated action plan as a demonstration of our collective commitment to creating a built environment sector that is inclusive and supportive of our entire membership. We are dedicated to ensuring that all members, regardless of their personal characteristics, thrive in this environment. We acknowledge the recent Supreme Court judgment, and we need time to fully consider its implications. Our determination to foster an inclusive sector remains unchanged. The MoU is set to expire this summer, and we expect all original signatories to re-sign, alongside welcoming new signatories, to further cement our commitment to supporting all our members. Consistent and robust data collection is the bedrock of our commitment. Since signing the MoU, we have agreed a consistent set of data collection practices, which include gathering data on trans and gender-diverse individuals. We intend to publish this data; however, we are currently working on improving our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to ensure that the data we collect can be stored safely and accurately. We will share the data once we are confident that its collection and publication will not put any member at risk. Additionally, we have provisions and protections in place for members and staff that ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect. These policies remain firmly in place. At this time, we do not offer member services or benefits based on gender identity, and we have no plans to introduce such services. However, in terms of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), we are committed to promoting the use of the Inclusive Design Overlay across our membership and beyond. This framework is designed to ensure that spaces are inclusive and welcoming for all, including trans individuals. We recognise that some members and built environment professionals may be feeling increased levels of vulnerability and concern. Please be assured that we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating inclusive professions and, by extension, inclusive places and spaces. Discrimination of any kind has no place in society, and we will continue to do our part in eradicating it. Thank you again for reaching out. Members of the professional institutions with additional questions or concerns are encouraged to get in touch with their respective organisation. Yours sincerely, Chartered Institute of Building Institution of Civil Engineers The Landscape Institute Royal Institute of British Architects Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Royal Town Planning Institute
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  • Sega's Re-Released Games for Switch 2 Include Yakuza 0 and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S

    The first of Sega's third-party games to hit the console are re-releases from consoles past.
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    Sega's Re-Released Games for Switch 2 Include Yakuza 0 and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
    The first of Sega's third-party games to hit the console are re-releases from consoles past. #sega039s #rereleased #games #switch #include
    Sega's Re-Released Games for Switch 2 Include Yakuza 0 and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
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    The first of Sega's third-party games to hit the console are re-releases from consoles past.
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  • Medicaid Cuts Will Make Older People Sicker

    May 21, 20255 min readThe Very Real Health Implications of Medicaid Cuts for Older PeopleFor people aged 65 and older, Medicaid can provide vital health care—and losing coverage makes people sickerBy Jane Tavares, Marc Cohen & The Conversation US Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 82 million Americans. FatCamera/Getty ImagesThe following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Republicans in Congress intend to cut about USbillion in federal health care spending.One of their primary targets is Medicaid. That government program covers 82 million Americans with health insurance. Most of the people enrolled in the program are low income, have disabilities, or both.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Medicaid, jointly funded by the federal government and the states, is also the biggest funder in the U.S.of long-term care services, whether they are delivered in the patient’s home, another location where they spend part of their day or a nursing home. That makes it particularly important for older adults and those with disabilities. All states must meet the basic federal guidelinesfor Medicaid coverage. But 41 states have optedto take advantage of the Affordable Care Act provision that expanded eligibility to cover more people under the program.We are gerontology researcherswho study health and financial well-being in later life. We’ve been analyzing what the potential impacts of Medicaid cuts might be.While the debate about how to reduce the budget focuses largely on dollars and cents, we believe that cutting federal spending on Medicaid would harm the health and well-being of millions of Americans by reducing their access to care. In our view, it’s also likely that any savings achieved in the short term would be smaller than the long-term increase in health care costs born by the federal government, the states and patients – including for many Americans who are 65 and older.Weak track recordWary of backlash from their constituents, Republicans have agreed on a strategy that would largely cut Medicaid spending in a roundabout way.Previous efforts by the GOP in some states, such as imposing work requirements for some people to get Medicaid benefits, have not greatly reduced costs. That’s largely because there are relatively few people enrolled in the Medicaid program who are physically able to be employed and aren’t already in the workforce. Nor have past efforts to reduce fraud, waste and abuse led to significant savings.According to widespread media reports, Republicans are considering changes that would cut the amount of money that the federal government reimburses states for what they spend on Medicaid.In May 2025, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that 8.6 million Americans would lose their health insurance coverage should the GOP proposal become law.Historically, states have dealt with budget cuts by reducing their payments to health care providers, limiting eligibility or restricting benefits. These reductions all particularly affected home- and community-based services that many disabled and older adults rely on.About 3 in 4 of the people with Medicaid coverage who receive long-term care through the program get that care at home, in their communities or both, rather than residing in a nursing home. States save an estimated 26 cents for every dollar spent on those services delivered outside nursing homes.Losing coverage can be harmful for your healthWe recently analyzed data from a nationally representative study of approximately 6,000 people who had Medicaid coverage but lost it when they turned age 65 because their income exceeded 100% of the federal poverty level. In 2025, that cutoff is about for a single person and for a couple.Medicaid income eligibility generally drops from 138% to 100% of the federal poverty level at age 65 once Medicare becomes a person’s primary health insurer.The people who participated in the study had lost their Medicaid coverage upon turning 65 between 1998 and 2020. Our team followed the experiences of these participants over a 10-year period starting at age 65 to see how they fared compared with people who continue to be enrolled in Medicaid after their 65th birthday.What we found was both surprising and disturbing.Fewer activities of daily livingOver the decade following that milestone, the people who lost their Medicaid coverage had more chronic conditions and could perform fewer activities of daily living, such as bathing and getting dressed, without any assistance as compared with those who still had Medicaid coverage. In addition, they were twice as likely to experience depression and be in fair or poor health.As people’s health worsened, they also went to the hospital more often and stayed there longer. They also used outpatient surgery services more frequently.These services are particularly expensive for the health care system. Depending on the service, it may also be costly for patients. Unlike the comprehensive coverage of Medicaid, the Medicare program fully covers only inpatient hospitalizations, short-term nursing facility care, hospice, some short-term home care, annual wellness visits, vaccines and some basic preventive care. Beyond that, Medicare requires the payment of premiums to help with uncovered services that can also include deductibles and copays.This arrangement can lead to significant out-of-pocket costs that make health care hard for low-income older adults to afford unless they have both Medicare and Medicaid coverage.We also found that older people who lost Medicaid coverage were less likely to see their primary care physician for routine and follow-up care, despite being enrolled in Medicare. This explains in part why they are going to the hospital more often, likely avoiding routine health care that may incur out-of-pocket costs and eventually utilizing Medicare-covered hospital care when needed.In short, we found that exiting the Medicaid program upon turning 65 actually leads to an increase in the use of some of the most expensive health care services, such as inpatient hospitalization and outpatient surgery. So although Medicaid may no longer pay for these costs, the rest of the health care system does.Just under 90% of older adults enrolled in Medicare have some kind of supplemental coverage that helps them pay for services that the program doesn’t cover. For 16% of the people with Medicare coverage, Medicaid covers those additional health care costs. The rest of that nearly 90% obtain supplemental coverage from private insurance companies or are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan that’s run by a private company instead of the government.However, 11% of Americans covered by Medicare don’t have any additional coverage. It is likely that those who lost Medicaid benefits at age 65 may not be able to afford any other supplemental coverage options and fall into this group.People who lose Medicaid coverage may die soonerOne of our more troubling findings was that people who lost Medicaid coverage at age 65 were 14% more likely to die within the next 10 years than were those who kept their coverage in addition to gaining Medicare coverage. This was true even though the people who lost their Medicaid access tended to start out in better health.Roughly 12 million Americans are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid today. Much is at stake for them and other low-income people as Congress considers making major changes to the program to cut federal spending on it.For some Americans, it’s a matter of life and death. For others, it’s a matter of healthy versus unhealthy aging that leads to costlier health care not just for themselves but for the U.S. as a whole.This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article.
    #medicaid #cuts #will #make #older
    Medicaid Cuts Will Make Older People Sicker
    May 21, 20255 min readThe Very Real Health Implications of Medicaid Cuts for Older PeopleFor people aged 65 and older, Medicaid can provide vital health care—and losing coverage makes people sickerBy Jane Tavares, Marc Cohen & The Conversation US Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 82 million Americans. FatCamera/Getty ImagesThe following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Republicans in Congress intend to cut about USbillion in federal health care spending.One of their primary targets is Medicaid. That government program covers 82 million Americans with health insurance. Most of the people enrolled in the program are low income, have disabilities, or both.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Medicaid, jointly funded by the federal government and the states, is also the biggest funder in the U.S.of long-term care services, whether they are delivered in the patient’s home, another location where they spend part of their day or a nursing home. That makes it particularly important for older adults and those with disabilities. All states must meet the basic federal guidelinesfor Medicaid coverage. But 41 states have optedto take advantage of the Affordable Care Act provision that expanded eligibility to cover more people under the program.We are gerontology researcherswho study health and financial well-being in later life. We’ve been analyzing what the potential impacts of Medicaid cuts might be.While the debate about how to reduce the budget focuses largely on dollars and cents, we believe that cutting federal spending on Medicaid would harm the health and well-being of millions of Americans by reducing their access to care. In our view, it’s also likely that any savings achieved in the short term would be smaller than the long-term increase in health care costs born by the federal government, the states and patients – including for many Americans who are 65 and older.Weak track recordWary of backlash from their constituents, Republicans have agreed on a strategy that would largely cut Medicaid spending in a roundabout way.Previous efforts by the GOP in some states, such as imposing work requirements for some people to get Medicaid benefits, have not greatly reduced costs. That’s largely because there are relatively few people enrolled in the Medicaid program who are physically able to be employed and aren’t already in the workforce. Nor have past efforts to reduce fraud, waste and abuse led to significant savings.According to widespread media reports, Republicans are considering changes that would cut the amount of money that the federal government reimburses states for what they spend on Medicaid.In May 2025, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that 8.6 million Americans would lose their health insurance coverage should the GOP proposal become law.Historically, states have dealt with budget cuts by reducing their payments to health care providers, limiting eligibility or restricting benefits. These reductions all particularly affected home- and community-based services that many disabled and older adults rely on.About 3 in 4 of the people with Medicaid coverage who receive long-term care through the program get that care at home, in their communities or both, rather than residing in a nursing home. States save an estimated 26 cents for every dollar spent on those services delivered outside nursing homes.Losing coverage can be harmful for your healthWe recently analyzed data from a nationally representative study of approximately 6,000 people who had Medicaid coverage but lost it when they turned age 65 because their income exceeded 100% of the federal poverty level. In 2025, that cutoff is about for a single person and for a couple.Medicaid income eligibility generally drops from 138% to 100% of the federal poverty level at age 65 once Medicare becomes a person’s primary health insurer.The people who participated in the study had lost their Medicaid coverage upon turning 65 between 1998 and 2020. Our team followed the experiences of these participants over a 10-year period starting at age 65 to see how they fared compared with people who continue to be enrolled in Medicaid after their 65th birthday.What we found was both surprising and disturbing.Fewer activities of daily livingOver the decade following that milestone, the people who lost their Medicaid coverage had more chronic conditions and could perform fewer activities of daily living, such as bathing and getting dressed, without any assistance as compared with those who still had Medicaid coverage. In addition, they were twice as likely to experience depression and be in fair or poor health.As people’s health worsened, they also went to the hospital more often and stayed there longer. They also used outpatient surgery services more frequently.These services are particularly expensive for the health care system. Depending on the service, it may also be costly for patients. Unlike the comprehensive coverage of Medicaid, the Medicare program fully covers only inpatient hospitalizations, short-term nursing facility care, hospice, some short-term home care, annual wellness visits, vaccines and some basic preventive care. Beyond that, Medicare requires the payment of premiums to help with uncovered services that can also include deductibles and copays.This arrangement can lead to significant out-of-pocket costs that make health care hard for low-income older adults to afford unless they have both Medicare and Medicaid coverage.We also found that older people who lost Medicaid coverage were less likely to see their primary care physician for routine and follow-up care, despite being enrolled in Medicare. This explains in part why they are going to the hospital more often, likely avoiding routine health care that may incur out-of-pocket costs and eventually utilizing Medicare-covered hospital care when needed.In short, we found that exiting the Medicaid program upon turning 65 actually leads to an increase in the use of some of the most expensive health care services, such as inpatient hospitalization and outpatient surgery. So although Medicaid may no longer pay for these costs, the rest of the health care system does.Just under 90% of older adults enrolled in Medicare have some kind of supplemental coverage that helps them pay for services that the program doesn’t cover. For 16% of the people with Medicare coverage, Medicaid covers those additional health care costs. The rest of that nearly 90% obtain supplemental coverage from private insurance companies or are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan that’s run by a private company instead of the government.However, 11% of Americans covered by Medicare don’t have any additional coverage. It is likely that those who lost Medicaid benefits at age 65 may not be able to afford any other supplemental coverage options and fall into this group.People who lose Medicaid coverage may die soonerOne of our more troubling findings was that people who lost Medicaid coverage at age 65 were 14% more likely to die within the next 10 years than were those who kept their coverage in addition to gaining Medicare coverage. This was true even though the people who lost their Medicaid access tended to start out in better health.Roughly 12 million Americans are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid today. Much is at stake for them and other low-income people as Congress considers making major changes to the program to cut federal spending on it.For some Americans, it’s a matter of life and death. For others, it’s a matter of healthy versus unhealthy aging that leads to costlier health care not just for themselves but for the U.S. as a whole.This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. #medicaid #cuts #will #make #older
    Medicaid Cuts Will Make Older People Sicker
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    May 21, 20255 min readThe Very Real Health Implications of Medicaid Cuts for Older PeopleFor people aged 65 and older, Medicaid can provide vital health care—and losing coverage makes people sickerBy Jane Tavares, Marc Cohen & The Conversation US Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 82 million Americans. FatCamera/Getty ImagesThe following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Republicans in Congress intend to cut about US$880 billion in federal health care spending.One of their primary targets is Medicaid. That government program covers 82 million Americans with health insurance. Most of the people enrolled in the program are low income, have disabilities, or both.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Medicaid, jointly funded by the federal government and the states, is also the biggest funder in the U.S.of long-term care services, whether they are delivered in the patient’s home, another location where they spend part of their day or a nursing home. That makes it particularly important for older adults and those with disabilities. All states must meet the basic federal guidelinesfor Medicaid coverage. But 41 states have optedto take advantage of the Affordable Care Act provision that expanded eligibility to cover more people under the program.We are gerontology researcherswho study health and financial well-being in later life. We’ve been analyzing what the potential impacts of Medicaid cuts might be.While the debate about how to reduce the budget focuses largely on dollars and cents, we believe that cutting federal spending on Medicaid would harm the health and well-being of millions of Americans by reducing their access to care. In our view, it’s also likely that any savings achieved in the short term would be smaller than the long-term increase in health care costs born by the federal government, the states and patients – including for many Americans who are 65 and older.Weak track recordWary of backlash from their constituents, Republicans have agreed on a strategy that would largely cut Medicaid spending in a roundabout way.Previous efforts by the GOP in some states, such as imposing work requirements for some people to get Medicaid benefits, have not greatly reduced costs. That’s largely because there are relatively few people enrolled in the Medicaid program who are physically able to be employed and aren’t already in the workforce. Nor have past efforts to reduce fraud, waste and abuse led to significant savings.According to widespread media reports, Republicans are considering changes that would cut the amount of money that the federal government reimburses states for what they spend on Medicaid.In May 2025, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that 8.6 million Americans would lose their health insurance coverage should the GOP proposal become law.Historically, states have dealt with budget cuts by reducing their payments to health care providers, limiting eligibility or restricting benefits. These reductions all particularly affected home- and community-based services that many disabled and older adults rely on.About 3 in 4 of the people with Medicaid coverage who receive long-term care through the program get that care at home, in their communities or both, rather than residing in a nursing home. States save an estimated 26 cents for every dollar spent on those services delivered outside nursing homes.Losing coverage can be harmful for your healthWe recently analyzed data from a nationally representative study of approximately 6,000 people who had Medicaid coverage but lost it when they turned age 65 because their income exceeded 100% of the federal poverty level. In 2025, that cutoff is about $15,560 for a single person and $21,150 for a couple.Medicaid income eligibility generally drops from 138% to 100% of the federal poverty level at age 65 once Medicare becomes a person’s primary health insurer.The people who participated in the study had lost their Medicaid coverage upon turning 65 between 1998 and 2020. Our team followed the experiences of these participants over a 10-year period starting at age 65 to see how they fared compared with people who continue to be enrolled in Medicaid after their 65th birthday.What we found was both surprising and disturbing.Fewer activities of daily livingOver the decade following that milestone, the people who lost their Medicaid coverage had more chronic conditions and could perform fewer activities of daily living, such as bathing and getting dressed, without any assistance as compared with those who still had Medicaid coverage. In addition, they were twice as likely to experience depression and be in fair or poor health.As people’s health worsened, they also went to the hospital more often and stayed there longer. They also used outpatient surgery services more frequently.These services are particularly expensive for the health care system. Depending on the service, it may also be costly for patients. Unlike the comprehensive coverage of Medicaid, the Medicare program fully covers only inpatient hospitalizations, short-term nursing facility care, hospice, some short-term home care, annual wellness visits, vaccines and some basic preventive care. Beyond that, Medicare requires the payment of premiums to help with uncovered services that can also include deductibles and copays.This arrangement can lead to significant out-of-pocket costs that make health care hard for low-income older adults to afford unless they have both Medicare and Medicaid coverage.We also found that older people who lost Medicaid coverage were less likely to see their primary care physician for routine and follow-up care, despite being enrolled in Medicare. This explains in part why they are going to the hospital more often, likely avoiding routine health care that may incur out-of-pocket costs and eventually utilizing Medicare-covered hospital care when needed.In short, we found that exiting the Medicaid program upon turning 65 actually leads to an increase in the use of some of the most expensive health care services, such as inpatient hospitalization and outpatient surgery. So although Medicaid may no longer pay for these costs, the rest of the health care system does.Just under 90% of older adults enrolled in Medicare have some kind of supplemental coverage that helps them pay for services that the program doesn’t cover. For 16% of the people with Medicare coverage, Medicaid covers those additional health care costs. The rest of that nearly 90% obtain supplemental coverage from private insurance companies or are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan that’s run by a private company instead of the government.However, 11% of Americans covered by Medicare don’t have any additional coverage. It is likely that those who lost Medicaid benefits at age 65 may not be able to afford any other supplemental coverage options and fall into this group.People who lose Medicaid coverage may die soonerOne of our more troubling findings was that people who lost Medicaid coverage at age 65 were 14% more likely to die within the next 10 years than were those who kept their coverage in addition to gaining Medicare coverage. This was true even though the people who lost their Medicaid access tended to start out in better health.Roughly 12 million Americans are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid today. Much is at stake for them and other low-income people as Congress considers making major changes to the program to cut federal spending on it.For some Americans, it’s a matter of life and death. For others, it’s a matter of healthy versus unhealthy aging that leads to costlier health care not just for themselves but for the U.S. as a whole.This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article.
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  • Helldivers 2 CCO entertains possibility of SEAF moba or stratagem as players beg for them to stay 

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    The Illuminate have finally invaded Super Earth, and it’s all hands on deck as Helldivers are ordered to “obliterate” billions of the squids to protect our home. To help in the fight against the army of aliens, SEAF troops are on the battlefield. Helldivers 2 players have immediately fallen in love with and want the SEAF troops to stay post-invasion. While there’s no guarantees this will happen, Arrowhead’s CCO has entertained the possibility of an SEAF moba or stratagem.
    Helldivers 2 CCO entertains possibility of SEAF troops staying
    There’s a lot of affection for the SEAF since the release of the Heart of Democracy update on May 20th. On the subreddit, there’s a post titled, “AH can we please keep them after the assault ends,” and, as of writing, it has 9.6K upvotes with nearly 450 comments echoing the sentiment.
    While nothing is official, Arrowhead CCO, Pilestedt, has entertained the idea of them staying or at least having a role in the future. On X, one user suggested a “new game mode where we play as the SEAF”. Pilestedt responded, “I don’t think that will happen… but maybe something similar to a moba setting where you have to pave the way for SEAF? We’ll have to see”.
    In another interaction, a user commented, “I really like the SEAF guys, maybe you guyscould add a stratagem to call in a 6-8 man squad of them via a Pelican or two? Maybe fast rope down, to help reduce landing area issues?”. In response, Pilestedt teased, “We’ll see what happens”.
    Neither of these replies guarantee a future role for the SEAF post-Super Earth invasion, but at least the idea is being entertained rather than being completely shut down. If the SEAF do disappear once the Illuminate invasion is over, hopefully Arrowhead will be able to implement another role for them, but, if not, at least players will be able to remember the time spent together rebelling against the Illuminate.
    For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to the best warbonds ranked, along with the best stratagems and best throwables. We have also a guide to the best weapons, and, if you’re coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch of tips and tricks to help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield.

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    You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here The Illuminate have finally invaded Super Earth, and it’s all hands on deck as Helldivers are ordered to “obliterate” billions of the squids to protect our home. To help in the fight against the army of aliens, SEAF troops are on the battlefield. Helldivers 2 players have immediately fallen in love with and want the SEAF troops to stay post-invasion. While there’s no guarantees this will happen, Arrowhead’s CCO has entertained the possibility of an SEAF moba or stratagem. Helldivers 2 CCO entertains possibility of SEAF troops staying There’s a lot of affection for the SEAF since the release of the Heart of Democracy update on May 20th. On the subreddit, there’s a post titled, “AH can we please keep them after the assault ends,” and, as of writing, it has 9.6K upvotes with nearly 450 comments echoing the sentiment. While nothing is official, Arrowhead CCO, Pilestedt, has entertained the idea of them staying or at least having a role in the future. On X, one user suggested a “new game mode where we play as the SEAF”. Pilestedt responded, “I don’t think that will happen… but maybe something similar to a moba setting where you have to pave the way for SEAF? We’ll have to see”. In another interaction, a user commented, “I really like the SEAF guys, maybe you guyscould add a stratagem to call in a 6-8 man squad of them via a Pelican or two? Maybe fast rope down, to help reduce landing area issues?”. In response, Pilestedt teased, “We’ll see what happens”. Neither of these replies guarantee a future role for the SEAF post-Super Earth invasion, but at least the idea is being entertained rather than being completely shut down. If the SEAF do disappear once the Illuminate invasion is over, hopefully Arrowhead will be able to implement another role for them, but, if not, at least players will be able to remember the time spent together rebelling against the Illuminate. For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to the best warbonds ranked, along with the best stratagems and best throwables. We have also a guide to the best weapons, and, if you’re coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch of tips and tricks to help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield. Helldivers 2 Platform: PC, PlayStation 5 Genre: Action, Shooter, Third Person 8 VideoGamer Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share #helldivers #cco #entertains #possibility #seaf
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    You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here The Illuminate have finally invaded Super Earth, and it’s all hands on deck as Helldivers are ordered to “obliterate” billions of the squids to protect our home. To help in the fight against the army of aliens, SEAF troops are on the battlefield. Helldivers 2 players have immediately fallen in love with and want the SEAF troops to stay post-invasion. While there’s no guarantees this will happen, Arrowhead’s CCO has entertained the possibility of an SEAF moba or stratagem. Helldivers 2 CCO entertains possibility of SEAF troops staying There’s a lot of affection for the SEAF since the release of the Heart of Democracy update on May 20th. On the subreddit, there’s a post titled, “AH can we please keep them after the assault ends,” and, as of writing, it has 9.6K upvotes with nearly 450 comments echoing the sentiment. While nothing is official, Arrowhead CCO, Pilestedt, has entertained the idea of them staying or at least having a role in the future. On X, one user suggested a “new game mode where we play as the SEAF”. Pilestedt responded, “I don’t think that will happen… but maybe something similar to a moba setting where you have to pave the way for SEAF? We’ll have to see”. In another interaction, a user commented, “I really like the SEAF guys, maybe you guys [Arrowhead] could add a stratagem to call in a 6-8 man squad of them via a Pelican or two? Maybe fast rope down, to help reduce landing area issues?”. In response, Pilestedt teased, “We’ll see what happens”. Neither of these replies guarantee a future role for the SEAF post-Super Earth invasion, but at least the idea is being entertained rather than being completely shut down. If the SEAF do disappear once the Illuminate invasion is over, hopefully Arrowhead will be able to implement another role for them, but, if not, at least players will be able to remember the time spent together rebelling against the Illuminate. For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to the best warbonds ranked, along with the best stratagems and best throwables. We have also a guide to the best weapons, and, if you’re coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch of tips and tricks to help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield. Helldivers 2 Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5 Genre(s): Action, Shooter, Third Person 8 VideoGamer Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share
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  • Inside an Iconic Upper West Side Apartment Brimming With Personal Treasures

    The Goizuetas, with three grown children and homes in Florida and Connecticut, have a veritable treasure-filled prior history, replete with some personal pieces that Dembo designed, measuredly, around. Consider the two guest bedrooms: “They were just white boxes,” says Dembo. But Elizabeth’s childhood bed proved to be a jumping-off point. “‘Wow, I’m going to design a whole room around this bed,’” the designer recalls, cast against a modernist, peach-nude wall mural from Fromental, a family heirloom desk, and bedside table imbue a layer of lineal history. Then, there’s a sculpture by Elizabeth’s brother Joe Thompson, titled Soho Cobbler, and crafted from shoes. Dembo placed it at the end of a hallway, a commanding location and a better-fitting one for a piece that had at first been placed in a closet in the primary bedroom.Collaboration was critical to the collectors. “A lot of the ideas that Hadas brought to the table, I wanted to wait and see how I felt about them for a while,” says Elizabeth, noting it took two years to procure bedroom chairs and a bit longer for the console. “She had a lot of great ideas which I originally rejected, and then we ended up going right back, full circle, to those ideas again, because it just takes me a little bit of time to ascertain if I really want something or not,” she says. “She understood very well what type of collector and person I am, and she waited.”The Pierre Abramovich sofa joins the couple’s vintage wood dining table, a Sergio Rodrigues hexagonal coffee, and a selection of antiques and vintage pieces that include Joaquim Tenreiro lounge chairs; a Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench; Mies van der Rohe Cantilever chairs; and a 19th-century altar from Navarra, Spain. A second sofa, by Joaquim Tenreiro via R & Company, presides at left. The walls are clad in Dedar’s crepe wool fabric and limewash paint. The glass vase is by Thaddeus Wolfe; the Hombre silk pillows on the bench are by ABC Carpet & Home; and the glass bowl is by Jeff Zimmerman. A dramatic focal point of the dining area is the Deborah Thomas glass chandelier.
    The open-plan living-dining area transformed into the true artistic axis of the home, providing ample room to showcase an array of photography, painting, sculpture, and period furnishings. Works by surrealist painter Roberto Matta, a sculpture by Elizabeth’s father, and a Pierre Abramovich sofa are at home here, along with a new favorite of the couple’s, a hexagonal coffee of marble and rosewood by Brazilian furnituremaker Sergio Rodrigues. For the couple, who have traveled frequently to Mexico, Rodrigues’s work had special resonance. “I really like the way that the Brazilian furniture echoes, a little bit, the furniture by Luis Barragán,” shares the homeowner.A dramatic focal point of the dining area, Deborah Thomas’s glass chandelier from R & Company, is crafted from broken glass bottles. “I love the humble origins of it, and the idea that the eyes can play tricks on you—let your imagination assume that it’s something else, something much more elevated, perhaps, than just broken-up bottles,” says Elizabeth. And a curation of antiques and vintage pieces comprising Joaquim Tenreiro lounge chairs, the Cansado bench by Charlotte Perriand, Mies van der Rohe Cantilever chairs, and a 19th-century altar from Navarra, Spain, form a thoughtful composition. “When it’s successful,” says Dembo, “it looks like it just happened, but when it’s not it looks too worked-over. Always, what I’m trying to do is to get a mix.”
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    Inside an Iconic Upper West Side Apartment Brimming With Personal Treasures
    The Goizuetas, with three grown children and homes in Florida and Connecticut, have a veritable treasure-filled prior history, replete with some personal pieces that Dembo designed, measuredly, around. Consider the two guest bedrooms: “They were just white boxes,” says Dembo. But Elizabeth’s childhood bed proved to be a jumping-off point. “‘Wow, I’m going to design a whole room around this bed,’” the designer recalls, cast against a modernist, peach-nude wall mural from Fromental, a family heirloom desk, and bedside table imbue a layer of lineal history. Then, there’s a sculpture by Elizabeth’s brother Joe Thompson, titled Soho Cobbler, and crafted from shoes. Dembo placed it at the end of a hallway, a commanding location and a better-fitting one for a piece that had at first been placed in a closet in the primary bedroom.Collaboration was critical to the collectors. “A lot of the ideas that Hadas brought to the table, I wanted to wait and see how I felt about them for a while,” says Elizabeth, noting it took two years to procure bedroom chairs and a bit longer for the console. “She had a lot of great ideas which I originally rejected, and then we ended up going right back, full circle, to those ideas again, because it just takes me a little bit of time to ascertain if I really want something or not,” she says. “She understood very well what type of collector and person I am, and she waited.”The Pierre Abramovich sofa joins the couple’s vintage wood dining table, a Sergio Rodrigues hexagonal coffee, and a selection of antiques and vintage pieces that include Joaquim Tenreiro lounge chairs; a Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench; Mies van der Rohe Cantilever chairs; and a 19th-century altar from Navarra, Spain. A second sofa, by Joaquim Tenreiro via R & Company, presides at left. The walls are clad in Dedar’s crepe wool fabric and limewash paint. The glass vase is by Thaddeus Wolfe; the Hombre silk pillows on the bench are by ABC Carpet & Home; and the glass bowl is by Jeff Zimmerman. A dramatic focal point of the dining area is the Deborah Thomas glass chandelier. The open-plan living-dining area transformed into the true artistic axis of the home, providing ample room to showcase an array of photography, painting, sculpture, and period furnishings. Works by surrealist painter Roberto Matta, a sculpture by Elizabeth’s father, and a Pierre Abramovich sofa are at home here, along with a new favorite of the couple’s, a hexagonal coffee of marble and rosewood by Brazilian furnituremaker Sergio Rodrigues. For the couple, who have traveled frequently to Mexico, Rodrigues’s work had special resonance. “I really like the way that the Brazilian furniture echoes, a little bit, the furniture by Luis Barragán,” shares the homeowner.A dramatic focal point of the dining area, Deborah Thomas’s glass chandelier from R & Company, is crafted from broken glass bottles. “I love the humble origins of it, and the idea that the eyes can play tricks on you—let your imagination assume that it’s something else, something much more elevated, perhaps, than just broken-up bottles,” says Elizabeth. And a curation of antiques and vintage pieces comprising Joaquim Tenreiro lounge chairs, the Cansado bench by Charlotte Perriand, Mies van der Rohe Cantilever chairs, and a 19th-century altar from Navarra, Spain, form a thoughtful composition. “When it’s successful,” says Dembo, “it looks like it just happened, but when it’s not it looks too worked-over. Always, what I’m trying to do is to get a mix.” #inside #iconic #upper #west #side
    Inside an Iconic Upper West Side Apartment Brimming With Personal Treasures
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    The Goizuetas, with three grown children and homes in Florida and Connecticut, have a veritable treasure-filled prior history, replete with some personal pieces that Dembo designed, measuredly, around. Consider the two guest bedrooms: “They were just white boxes,” says Dembo. But Elizabeth’s childhood bed proved to be a jumping-off point. “‘Wow, I’m going to design a whole room around this bed,’” the designer recalls, cast against a modernist, peach-nude wall mural from Fromental, a family heirloom desk, and bedside table imbue a layer of lineal history. Then, there’s a sculpture by Elizabeth’s brother Joe Thompson, titled Soho Cobbler, and crafted from shoes. Dembo placed it at the end of a hallway, a commanding location and a better-fitting one for a piece that had at first been placed in a closet in the primary bedroom.Collaboration was critical to the collectors. “A lot of the ideas that Hadas brought to the table, I wanted to wait and see how I felt about them for a while,” says Elizabeth, noting it took two years to procure bedroom chairs and a bit longer for the console. “She had a lot of great ideas which I originally rejected, and then we ended up going right back, full circle, to those ideas again, because it just takes me a little bit of time to ascertain if I really want something or not,” she says. “She understood very well what type of collector and person I am, and she waited.”The Pierre Abramovich sofa joins the couple’s vintage wood dining table, a Sergio Rodrigues hexagonal coffee, and a selection of antiques and vintage pieces that include Joaquim Tenreiro lounge chairs; a Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench; Mies van der Rohe Cantilever chairs; and a 19th-century altar from Navarra, Spain. A second sofa, by Joaquim Tenreiro via R & Company, presides at left. The walls are clad in Dedar’s crepe wool fabric and limewash paint. The glass vase is by Thaddeus Wolfe; the Hombre silk pillows on the bench are by ABC Carpet & Home; and the glass bowl is by Jeff Zimmerman. A dramatic focal point of the dining area is the Deborah Thomas glass chandelier. The open-plan living-dining area transformed into the true artistic axis of the home, providing ample room to showcase an array of photography, painting, sculpture, and period furnishings. Works by surrealist painter Roberto Matta, a sculpture by Elizabeth’s father, and a Pierre Abramovich sofa are at home here, along with a new favorite of the couple’s, a hexagonal coffee of marble and rosewood by Brazilian furnituremaker Sergio Rodrigues. For the couple, who have traveled frequently to Mexico, Rodrigues’s work had special resonance. “I really like the way that the Brazilian furniture echoes, a little bit, the furniture by Luis Barragán,” shares the homeowner.A dramatic focal point of the dining area, Deborah Thomas’s glass chandelier from R & Company, is crafted from broken glass bottles. “I love the humble origins of it, and the idea that the eyes can play tricks on you—let your imagination assume that it’s something else, something much more elevated, perhaps, than just broken-up bottles,” says Elizabeth. And a curation of antiques and vintage pieces comprising Joaquim Tenreiro lounge chairs, the Cansado bench by Charlotte Perriand, Mies van der Rohe Cantilever chairs, and a 19th-century altar from Navarra, Spain, form a thoughtful composition. “When it’s successful,” says Dembo, “it looks like it just happened, but when it’s not it looks too worked-over. Always, what I’m trying to do is to get a mix.”
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  • Rayman isn’t dead: against all odds, Ubisoft has started hiring for a “triple-A Rayman game” at the same studio that made Mario + Rabbids

    It looks as though, against all odds, Rayman is still alive after all. Job postings spotted for a "AAA Rayman game" have been hastily taken down, but not before they were archived by eagle-eyed Reddit users.
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    Rayman isn’t dead: against all odds, Ubisoft has started hiring for a “triple-A Rayman game” at the same studio that made Mario + Rabbids
    It looks as though, against all odds, Rayman is still alive after all. Job postings spotted for a "AAA Rayman game" have been hastily taken down, but not before they were archived by eagle-eyed Reddit users. #rayman #isnt #dead #against #all
    Rayman isn’t dead: against all odds, Ubisoft has started hiring for a “triple-A Rayman game” at the same studio that made Mario + Rabbids
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  • First Impressions: We've Played Three SEGA Games On Switch 2

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    Sega has positioned itself as a staunch early supporter of the Switch 2, offering up three key titles on day one and three more to follow later on.
    While we've yet to experience the full lineup, Sega invited us to check out a trio of launch-period titles in what marked our first extended experience with the Switch 2 completely untethered from any kind of demo kiosk. Wild stuff!
    But we're not here to talk about the hardware; more on that will come soon enough. This is all about the games, so let's kick things off with Kiryu...Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube813kWatch on YouTube
    Yakuza 0: Director's Cut
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    Upon booting up this Director’s Cut of this 2015 game, the first thing that strikes us is just how clean it looks. Sure, we’ve had some really great-looking games on the original Switch, but there was something about Yakuza 0 that screams premium.
    It may simply be because we've played the game extensively before, and usually when you move from PS4 to original Switch, you expect some pretty heavy visual compromises. On Switch 2, there’s nothing of the sort. Yakuza 0 looks exactly like it does on the PS4; perhaps even better, with razor-sharp image clarity and exceptionally smooth frame rate. It’s glorious.
    The single-player portion of the demo stars fan-favourite Goro Majima. The lengthy dialogue sequences within the main story gave us a good sense of how voice actor Matthew Mercercomes across as the voice of Majima, and honestly, he’s pretty good! Ultimately, while we suspect many of you will stick to the original Japanese dub, we reckon you’ll be pretty happy with the English version, too.
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    If you’ve played Yakuza Kiwami on Switch, you’ll feel right at home here. Once we were let loose to explore the immediate environment of Sotenbori, we were free to take on gang members skulking in the shadows, chat to NPCs to initiate side quests, and – unfortunately – get absolutely annihilated in a shakedown fight.
    The aforementioned side quest in this case was the ‘Be My Boyfriend!’ mission, which sees Majima play the role of doting partner to a girl who just wants to impress her father. It’s a hilarious sequence completely devoid of any combat, but the dialogue really highlights just how funny the series can be. In fact, if you make the right dialogue choices, the father winds up begging you to be his daughter’s boyfriend for real!
    We also looked at the new multiplayer mode, Red Light Raid. It’s a pretty simple setup: you and up to four friends combine forces to take on hordes of enemies, and that’s really it. Once you complete the designated number of waves based on your chosen difficulty, you’ll face off against a boss character, which is usually one of the notable characters from the main game. It’s chaotic, it’s fun, but it’s also ultimately pretty shallow.
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    The number of playable characters was quite limited in the demo, but in addition to the likes of Kiryu, Majima, Kuze, and Nishikiyama, you’ve also got deeper cuts like the utterly outrageous Ginger Chapman, whose slow, hulking frame is compensated for with a deadly melee weapon.
    It’s a neat little mode which you can also play solo if you desire, but we suspect most players will be sticking to the excellent story mode, which remains one of the very best in the Yakuza series.
    RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
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    We have to admit, Raidou Remastered isn’t the best game to demo over the course of 20 minutes or so. That said, our time with it did at least give us a taste of what to expect in terms of exploration, interactions, and combat.
    The demo mostly took place within the town of Tsukudo-cho, home of the Narumi Detective Agency headquarters. We were free to explore and chat with the locals, but some of them didn’t have a whole lot to say. This is where you’re able to break out one of your demon companions and read characters’ minds. This way, you can get a sense of what it is they’re after and thus help them out accordingly.
    Moving around the town revealed that the camera was essentially fixed in place, shifting perspective whenever protagonist Raidouwould turn onto a different street. There were a few instances where the change in camera angle felt a little off and it was quite difficult to judge which direction we had to go – it’s no classic Resident Evil, that’s for sure. Still, wandering about the town was fun, and the accompanying music was oddly serene and comforting.
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    The action really kicks into gear when you deliver some wine to the ‘Big Tarrasque’ creature dwelling within the Daidouji Residence basement. Once this weird turtle/ape hybrid decides Raidou would be perfect pairing with the wine, a battle commences. Unlike most Shin Megami Tensei games, Raidou allows you to run around the arena and attack at will, with different moves mapped to the various Switch 2 face buttons.
    Actions such as attacking an enemy, exploiting weaknesses, or even healing will build up Spirit during the battle. Once you gain enough Spirit, you can unleash a powerful Spirit Slash attack with ‘A’ + ‘X’, hitting all enemies within the area. Initiating the move results in a brief, slick cutscene in which Raidou unleashes a wave of fire with a few quick strokes of his sword. It’s pretty awesome.
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    All in all, the battle mechanics feel intuitive and responsive, and should appeal to those who are intrigued by the world of Shin Megami Tensei but otherwise put off by the often daunting turn-based mechanics. Here, the action feels a bit more akin to something you might find in a modern Final Fantasy game. It’s a nice change of pace, and we can’t wait to see how it develops and evolves as you proceed further into the game.
    While we barely scratched the surface of Raidou, we're really excited for this one. Yes, the graphics don't exactly scream next-gen, but this is nevertheless an extensive upgrade from the PS2 original. Definitely one to keep an eye on.
    Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
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    We suspect that the biggest question mark for Sega fans might well be Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, a game that, on the surface at least, looks like more of the same for another £35 on Switch 2. What exactly is the point?
    Well, to be honest, this one is definitely more likely to appeal to those who have yet to dive into the series, but the chaos involved with the new Doubles Mode might just be enough to convince die-hard fans to double-dip.
    Doubles Mode essentially has you and a friend team up to take on your opponents. The twist, however, is that you’re not in charge of your own Puyo Puyo / Tetris board each, but rather you’re working together on a single board. This means that you have to actually communicate with each other to determine where each player will place their piece. Get it right, and you can accomplish some pretty devastating combos. It’s very easy to mess up, however, and this is down to friendly collision.
    Images: Sega
    You see, you’d think that you’d be able to move your pieces wherever you want, regardless of where your friend is positioned on the board. Not so. You actually have to move out of each other’s way, and if you happen to collide with each other, the resulting confusion will cost precious time. It’s pretty chaotic and we weren’t sure what to make of it at first, but as long as you maintain communication and decide who’s doing what, it’s certainly manageable and even quite enjoyable.
    What’s not enjoyable, however, are the optional mouse controls – emphasis on ‘optional’. Granted, we didn’t get a whole lot of time with the game, so there’s every chance that a bit more time will yield a more positive impression of the controls, but it just felt weird.
    Essentially, moving the Joy-Con around on a surface will cause the corresponding Tetris block or Puyo blob to move in the same direction – much like a desktop cursor on a PC. Clicking ‘R’ allows you to rotate your piece, but the real kicker is how you perform a hard drop. Normally, if you’re using a standard D-pad setup, this would be accomplished by tapping up; so you line up your piece with left and right and tap up to hard drop – easy. With the mouse mode, however, you have to twist your thumb around to rest on the analogue stick, then pull it down.
    Images: Sega
    It’s such a bizarre setup, we couldn’t properly get to grips with it in the time that we had, and ultimately we just switched back to standard controls so we could focus on the game itself. If we’re able to remap controls and have the hard drop function mapped to a face button or even ‘ZR’, this might prove a compelling control method. As it is, it’s not something we can recommend.
    Ultimately, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is more of the same, and we imagine there are fans out there just waiting to get this downloaded on the new console. Newcomers have a lot to dive into, including Adventure Mode, Skill Battle, and more, but for those more casual fans who already own Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 elsewhere, we get the impression you won't be missing out on too much if you skip this one at launch.

    Another one of those block-dropping feats

    So that's yer lot for now! Overall, we're pretty pleased with Sega's upcoming output for the Switch 2. None of these games will do much to convince the layman that the system is a massive step up from its predecessor in terms of raw power, but if you're someone who values a strong cadence of great games early in a console's lifespan, you'll like what Sega's got waiting in the wings.
    Huge thanks to Sega for the opportunity to check these out. Yakuza 0 and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S will be joined by Sonic X Shadow Generations on 5th June, while RAIDOU Remastered will launch shortly after on 19th June. Two Point Museum is "2025" and Virtua Fighter 5 REVO doesn't have a date yet.
    Which of these games currently takes your fancy? Will you be grabbing Yakuza or Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S on launch day? Let us know your thoughts with a comment down below.

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It may simply be because we've played the game extensively before, and usually when you move from PS4 to original Switch, you expect some pretty heavy visual compromises. On Switch 2, there’s nothing of the sort. Yakuza 0 looks exactly like it does on the PS4; perhaps even better, with razor-sharp image clarity and exceptionally smooth frame rate. It’s glorious. The single-player portion of the demo stars fan-favourite Goro Majima. The lengthy dialogue sequences within the main story gave us a good sense of how voice actor Matthew Mercercomes across as the voice of Majima, and honestly, he’s pretty good! Ultimately, while we suspect many of you will stick to the original Japanese dub, we reckon you’ll be pretty happy with the English version, too. Images: Sega If you’ve played Yakuza Kiwami on Switch, you’ll feel right at home here. 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    Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube813k Sega has positioned itself as a staunch early supporter of the Switch 2, offering up three key titles on day one and three more to follow later on. While we've yet to experience the full lineup, Sega invited us to check out a trio of launch-period titles in what marked our first extended experience with the Switch 2 completely untethered from any kind of demo kiosk. Wild stuff! But we're not here to talk about the hardware; more on that will come soon enough. This is all about the games, so let's kick things off with Kiryu...Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube813kWatch on YouTube Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Image: Sega Upon booting up this Director’s Cut of this 2015 game, the first thing that strikes us is just how clean it looks. Sure, we’ve had some really great-looking games on the original Switch, but there was something about Yakuza 0 that screams premium. It may simply be because we've played the game extensively before, and usually when you move from PS4 to original Switch, you expect some pretty heavy visual compromises. On Switch 2, there’s nothing of the sort. Yakuza 0 looks exactly like it does on the PS4; perhaps even better, with razor-sharp image clarity and exceptionally smooth frame rate. It’s glorious. The single-player portion of the demo stars fan-favourite Goro Majima. The lengthy dialogue sequences within the main story gave us a good sense of how voice actor Matthew Mercer (Ganondorf, Leon Kennedy) comes across as the voice of Majima, and honestly, he’s pretty good! Ultimately, while we suspect many of you will stick to the original Japanese dub, we reckon you’ll be pretty happy with the English version, too. Images: Sega If you’ve played Yakuza Kiwami on Switch (or really any entry before the series shifted to a turn-based RPG setup with Yakuza: Like A Dragon), you’ll feel right at home here. Once we were let loose to explore the immediate environment of Sotenbori, we were free to take on gang members skulking in the shadows, chat to NPCs to initiate side quests, and – unfortunately – get absolutely annihilated in a shakedown fight. The aforementioned side quest in this case was the ‘Be My Boyfriend!’ mission, which sees Majima play the role of doting partner to a girl who just wants to impress her father. It’s a hilarious sequence completely devoid of any combat, but the dialogue really highlights just how funny the series can be. In fact, if you make the right dialogue choices, the father winds up begging you to be his daughter’s boyfriend for real! We also looked at the new multiplayer mode, Red Light Raid. It’s a pretty simple setup: you and up to four friends combine forces to take on hordes of enemies, and that’s really it. Once you complete the designated number of waves based on your chosen difficulty, you’ll face off against a boss character, which is usually one of the notable characters from the main game. It’s chaotic, it’s fun, but it’s also ultimately pretty shallow. Images: Sega The number of playable characters was quite limited in the demo, but in addition to the likes of Kiryu, Majima, Kuze, and Nishikiyama, you’ve also got deeper cuts like the utterly outrageous Ginger Chapman, whose slow, hulking frame is compensated for with a deadly melee weapon. It’s a neat little mode which you can also play solo if you desire, but we suspect most players will be sticking to the excellent story mode, which remains one of the very best in the Yakuza series. RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Image: Sega We have to admit, Raidou Remastered isn’t the best game to demo over the course of 20 minutes or so. 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Images: Sega All in all, the battle mechanics feel intuitive and responsive, and should appeal to those who are intrigued by the world of Shin Megami Tensei but otherwise put off by the often daunting turn-based mechanics. Here, the action feels a bit more akin to something you might find in a modern Final Fantasy game. It’s a nice change of pace, and we can’t wait to see how it develops and evolves as you proceed further into the game. While we barely scratched the surface of Raidou, we're really excited for this one. Yes, the graphics don't exactly scream next-gen, but this is nevertheless an extensive upgrade from the PS2 original. Definitely one to keep an eye on. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Image: Sega We suspect that the biggest question mark for Sega fans might well be Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, a game that, on the surface at least, looks like more of the same for another £35 on Switch 2. What exactly is the point? Well, to be honest, this one is definitely more likely to appeal to those who have yet to dive into the series, but the chaos involved with the new Doubles Mode might just be enough to convince die-hard fans to double-dip. Doubles Mode essentially has you and a friend team up to take on your opponents. The twist, however, is that you’re not in charge of your own Puyo Puyo / Tetris board each, but rather you’re working together on a single board. This means that you have to actually communicate with each other to determine where each player will place their piece. Get it right, and you can accomplish some pretty devastating combos. It’s very easy to mess up, however, and this is down to friendly collision. Images: Sega You see, you’d think that you’d be able to move your pieces wherever you want, regardless of where your friend is positioned on the board. Not so. You actually have to move out of each other’s way, and if you happen to collide with each other, the resulting confusion will cost precious time. It’s pretty chaotic and we weren’t sure what to make of it at first, but as long as you maintain communication and decide who’s doing what, it’s certainly manageable and even quite enjoyable. What’s not enjoyable, however, are the optional mouse controls – emphasis on ‘optional’. Granted, we didn’t get a whole lot of time with the game (20 minutes or so), so there’s every chance that a bit more time will yield a more positive impression of the controls, but it just felt weird. Essentially, moving the Joy-Con around on a surface will cause the corresponding Tetris block or Puyo blob to move in the same direction – much like a desktop cursor on a PC. Clicking ‘R’ allows you to rotate your piece, but the real kicker is how you perform a hard drop. Normally, if you’re using a standard D-pad setup, this would be accomplished by tapping up; so you line up your piece with left and right and tap up to hard drop – easy. With the mouse mode, however, you have to twist your thumb around to rest on the analogue stick, then pull it down. Images: Sega It’s such a bizarre setup, we couldn’t properly get to grips with it in the time that we had, and ultimately we just switched back to standard controls so we could focus on the game itself. If we’re able to remap controls and have the hard drop function mapped to a face button or even ‘ZR’, this might prove a compelling control method. As it is, it’s not something we can recommend. Ultimately, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is more of the same, and we imagine there are fans out there just waiting to get this downloaded on the new console. Newcomers have a lot to dive into, including Adventure Mode, Skill Battle, and more, but for those more casual fans who already own Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 elsewhere, we get the impression you won't be missing out on too much if you skip this one at launch. Another one of those block-dropping feats So that's yer lot for now! Overall, we're pretty pleased with Sega's upcoming output for the Switch 2. None of these games will do much to convince the layman that the system is a massive step up from its predecessor in terms of raw power, but if you're someone who values a strong cadence of great games early in a console's lifespan, you'll like what Sega's got waiting in the wings. Huge thanks to Sega for the opportunity to check these out. Yakuza 0 and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S will be joined by Sonic X Shadow Generations on 5th June, while RAIDOU Remastered will launch shortly after on 19th June. Two Point Museum is "2025" and Virtua Fighter 5 REVO doesn't have a date yet. 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    Coinbase says its data breach affects at least 69,000 customers

    Coinbase said at least 69,461 customers had personal and financial information stolen during a months-long data breach that it disclosed last week.
    The crypto giant confirmed the number of affected customers in a filing with Maine’s attorney general on Wednesday, as required by the state’s data breach notification law. 
    Coinbase’s filing said the breach dates back to December 26, 2024, and continued until earlier this month, when the company said it received a “credible” ransom note from the hacker claiming it had stolen customer data. 
    In a blog post, Coinbase said the hacker demanded million in a ransom payment to delete the data, which Coinbase refused to pay. The company said the hacker bribed Coinbase customer support workers into accessing customers’ data over a period of several months. 
    The hacker stole customer names, email and postal addresses, phone numbers, government-issued identity documents, account balances, and transaction histories, amid fears that wealthy customers could be targeted.

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