Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced promises smooth handheld sailing with Steam Deck and Steam Machine verification
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As nautical stabbist remake Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced heaves into view of its July 9th release date, it’s already secured one piece of treasure. Namely, a full Steam Deck Verified badge, the highest honour Valve bestows upon games that don’t falter, fumble, or otherwise snap in half when faced with the SteamOS handheld PC.
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July 3, 2026
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Ford achieves quality milestone, as CEO targets flawless new vehicle launches
Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley speaks during a launch event for the 2025 Ford Expedition in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 30, 2025.
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DETROIT — Ford Motor regularly promotes itself as a cornerstone of American manufacturing, business and truck leadership with its best-selling F-Series pickups, but it also has led the U.S. in one area that it isn't so proud of: vehicle recalls and quality issues.
As ACA enrollment falls by millions, Trump administration and policy gurus disagree on why
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Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace has fallen by millions of people this year — and the Trump administration and health policy experts are at odds over the cause.