Baldur's Gate, the award-winning fantasy game series, is being adapted into a TV series by the creator of HBO's "The Last of Us," Craig Mazin, though without direct involvement from the game's developers, Larian Studios, according to BBC Technology. In other news, nearly 900 Google employees are demanding the company cut ties with ICE, citing concerns over the use of Google's technology in federal immigration enforcement, as reported by BBC Technology and BBC Business. Meanwhile, the UK's high streets are experiencing a surge in US-style fried chicken shops, fueled by a youth-driven trend, while reports indicate that many smart motorways in England are failing to deliver expected value for money, according to BBC Business.
The upcoming "Baldur's Gate" TV series, which will continue the story from the game series, is being produced by Craig Mazin, known for his work on "Chernobyl." The game, "Baldur's Gate 3," launched to critical and commercial acclaim in 2023, selling over 20 million copies and winning all five major Game of the Year awards, according to BBC Technology. However, Larian Studios, the game's developers, will not be directly involved in the TV adaptation.
Google employees are calling for greater transparency regarding the company's contracts with federal agencies and their connection to immigration enforcement. An open letter signed by nearly 900 full-time Google employees was published on Friday, expressing concerns over the company's technology being used in the US government. A Google employee of seven years described it as "mind-boggling" that the company was maintaining its ties with immigration enforcement, according to BBC Technology and BBC Business. The employees' demands come amid reports of violence and deaths related to immigration enforcement in recent months.
The UK's high streets are seeing a transformation with the rise of US-style fried chicken shops, driven by a youth-led trend. These shops are opening at a faster rate than other fast-food outlets, according to BBC Business. Sumayyah Zara Sillah, a 19-year-old nursing student, stated, "I try to be healthy, but I like it so much," referring to her order from a Leicester takeaway.
In the realm of infrastructure, reports from National Highways indicate that many smart motorways in England are not delivering the expected value for money. Two schemes, including sections of the M25 and M6, were found to offer "very poor" value, according to BBC Business. The AA, representing motorists, described the schemes as a "catastrophic waste of time, money and effort." Only three out of sixteen projects were on track to deliver the anticipated financial benefits, although most were delivering safety benefits as originally forecast, according to National Highways.
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