Man loses shed, home stands; Nintendo's Switch 2 price static; Best sports streaming apps listed; OpenAI advances AI; Garrett’s Space fundraises for youth mental health.

Man loses WWII-era shed in fire, but his home remains standing KABC-TV reported on August 09, 2025, that while firefighters gained control of the Canyon Fire, residents in the Hasley Canyon area experienced varying degrees of loss. Castaic resident Rod Meyer lost several outbuildings, including a WWII-era shed, in the fire, but firefighters managed to save his home after he directed them to spray water on it. Other families, like the Martins, stayed behind to care for their animals and noted improved air quality as the wind cleared the smoke.

Why Nintendo didn’t raise the price of the Switch 2 (yet) According to The Verge on August 01, 2025, Nintendo is increasing prices on most of its hardware in the US, excluding the Switch 2, due to impending tariffs. The company is avoiding raising the Switch 2's price to ensure a successful launch, despite selling nearly 6 million units since June. Nintendo is absorbing added costs for now, focusing on maintaining the Switch 2’s momentum, while increasing prices on older products like the original Switch and accessories to offset tariff impacts. This approach reflects Nintendo’s risk-averse business strategy and its focus on expanding into new ventures while preserving its core products.

Best cord-cutting sports streaming apps in August 2025 Business Insider reported on August 01, 2025, highlighting the five best cord-cutting sports streaming apps for August 2025. These include DirecTV MySports, Sling TV's Orange plan, Fubo Pro, ESPN Plus, and Peacock Premium Plus. DirecTV MySports offers a wide range of sports channels and ESPN Plus access, while Sling TV Orange provides an affordable way to stream ESPN. Fubo Pro excels in volume and international sports, and ESPN Plus covers events like the US Open and UFC. Peacock Premium Plus streams NBC live and select sports. Additional options like Apple TV Plus, Paramount Plus, DAZN, HBO Max, and Prime Video are also recommended.

OpenAI’s latest step towards advanced artificial intelligence August 08, 2025 saw The Economist discuss OpenAI's launch of GPT-5, their latest AI model, which was presented in a style reminiscent of Apple's product launches. Sam Altman, OpenAI's boss, aimed to impress the world with the new model, using a showmanship and glamour similar to Steve Jobs' presentations. The launch event, complete with tech specs and live demos, highlighted OpenAI's ambitions and showcased their newest advancements in artificial intelligence.

Garrett’s Space hosts fundraiser to support young adult mental health campus WDIV ClickOnDetroit reported on August 09, 2025, that Garrett's Space, an Ann Arbor non-profit, is hosting a fundraiser on August 23 to support their mental health campus for young adults. Founded by Scott and Julie Halpert after their son's suicide, the organization aims to fill critical care gaps for those aged 18 to 28. The campus, currently under construction, will offer nature-based programs and peer connections. The fundraiser will support the project and initial operating costs, ensuring wellness programming remains accessible to all, with the campus expected to open in the fall of next year.