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Regional - New York Times - 54 minutes ago

Archdiocese of New York Finalizes $800 Million Sex Abuse Settlement

The agreement, with 1,300 people who said they were abused by clergy and lay leaders, might help America’s foremost Roman Catholic archdiocese avoid bankruptcy.

Tech - Universe Today - 59 minutes ago

Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Shows Water Ice Behaves the Same Across Alien Star Systems

Targets of opportunity sometimes happen in astronomy, and we got a major one when the third interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, was discovered in July 2025. And it just so happens that in the intervening years between the last known interstellar visitor (2I/Borisov in 2019), we got a major upgrade in our observational capabilities with the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). A new paper from a team of researchers led by Dr. Silvia Protopapa of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and the S...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago
Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

6 Killed in Sunset Park Blaze: NYC’s Deadliest Fire This Year

Seven people were also injured in the blaze, which engulfed a two-story building in Sunset Park.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Welcome to Woke 3.0, Tech Bros

If Woke 1 was about getting cancelled, Woke 3 is about jail time.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Protests erupt across France after left-wing groups call for mobilization

France deployed 70,000 police officers Thursday as tens of thousands of people took to the streets for nationwide strikes and protests after left-wing groups called for a mobilization.In Paris, the Eiffel Tower was closed; in Lyon, French riot police fired tear gas and charged a group of protesters; and near Toulouse, a high school was set on fire, according to Reuters."We need to turn up in big numbers on the streets today," the news agency quoted the head of the left-wing CGT union Sophie Bine...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

An Amateur Radio Operator Told a Satellite to Play ‘Doom.’ And It Listened

The experiment marks the first known time a satellite has received and acted on a voice command from the ground.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

Russell Brand Found Guilty As 'Only Three Rapes' Defense Fails

Russell Brand Found Guilty As 'Only Three Rapes' Defense Fails Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, three days after his barrister asked jurors, "Why is it that only three rapes in 10 years?"The 51-year-old comedian was convicted at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, the Telegraph reported. The rape conviction relates to a young fan Brand met after one of his Hammersmith Apollo shows in 2009, and one of the ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault linked to allegations dating back more than 20 years. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

The Bank Tied To Paraguay's President Just Collapsed, And Depositors Are In The Streets

The Bank Tied To Paraguay's President Just Collapsed, And Depositors Are In The Streets Paraguay's central bank seized Ueno Bank on Tuesday, locking an estimated 3 million customers out of their money and setting off street protests and an impeachment bid against President Santiago Peña. The central bank's board voted unanimously late Monday to put the digital lender into "resolution," the regulator announced, after Ueno's solvency ratio fell below half the legal minimum. Customers ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

Life After AI: Where The Money Is Now Moving

Life After AI: Where The Money Is Now Moving Submitted by QTR's Fringe FinanceAs I write this Thursday morning, Dow futures are green while Nasdaq futures are down roughly 0.5%. It’s a small but interesting divergence, and one that supports something I’ve been predicting for a while now: a rotation away from speculative technology and AI-related investments and toward established businesses with more predictable earnings and cash flows.I continue to believe tech, particularly the mo...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Alaska, Mississippi Senate races separated by razor-thin vote margins

Races between the candidates for U.S. Senate in Alaska and Mississippi are separated by razor-thin margins days after polls closed in the crucial midterm elections.In Mississippi, where 95.6% of the votes have been counted, according to the Associated Press, Democratic candidate Scott Colom leads incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., 464,926 votes to 463,788, as of Thursday morning.In Alaska, former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, leads incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, by less than 700 v...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Kaitlin Butts drops 34-minute mini-movie to spotlight her new country music album 'Hello, Honky Tonk'

Country music star Kaitlin Butts surprised fans with a mini-movie.Butts is one of the fastest-rising talents in country music, and she's built herself a rabid and loyal following with red dirt and honky-tonk-style tunes.She also released her fourth album, "Hello, Honky Tonk," on Friday, Oct. 30. While it's early, there's a high chance it's going to put up big numbers.RILEY GREEN DROPS ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF 'THAT'S JUST ME' AND COUNTRY MUSIC FANS CAN'T GET ENOUGHButts also pulled a move to guar...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Jaguars favored by 10 over Ravens as Lamar Jackson injury looms large

We are officially at the halfway mark of the regular season for the NFL. Once this week’s games are over, 50% of the season is done, and we should have a pretty good idea of who will make the postseason and who will not. You can always look at the standings to see playoff projections, but it is a fun time to reevaluate the teams.The Jacksonville Jaguars are likely to make the postseason, but the Baltimore Ravens are unlikely.The Jaguars are one of the better teams in the AFC, and currently sit a...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

Iran Carves Out Strait Of Hormuz Exemptions For China, India, Iraq, Qatar

Iran Carves Out Strait Of Hormuz Exemptions For China, India, Iraq, Qatar In a significant albeit underreported development for global energy, and for the US-Iran standoff in the Persian Gulf, Iranian parliament has this week announced it is exempting several key trading partniers from its oil transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.The move was first unvieled Tuesday by Ahmad Hayat-Moghaddam, Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commit...

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

Anthropic reverses course and pays for news content for the first time

Anthropic signed its first licensing deal with a news publisher just ahead of the US midterm elections. The article Anthropic reverses course and pays for news content for the first time appeared firs

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra quietly sabotaged safety research by inventing fake obstacles

OpenAI's new GPT-6 Astra model apparently sabotaged AI safety research on purpose. It invented obstacles, withheld solutions, and performed about 40 percent worse on safety tasks than on comparable ot

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Apple slashes internal AI budgets, with deeper cuts still planned

Tech companies are cutting internal AI spending, and Apple is the latest to follow suit. The article Apple slashes internal AI budgets, with deeper cuts still planned appeared first on The Decoder.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display Review: Screw Touchscreens, It’s Still the Best Mac

The MacBook is now its prettiest and pro-iest, and it's just a better Mac experience overall.

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

The Met Costume Institute Has a New Gala Theme, ‘extraOrdinary,’ After Calling Off Galliano Show

After calling off its planned Galliano exhibition after a public backlash, the museum’s Costume Institute is pivoting to the everyday.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Robert Aramayo on His Double Role in ‘Rings of Power’ Season 3

The 'Lord of the Rings' actor returns as Elrond and also plays his twin brother, Elros.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

MacBook Pro M6 review: A slight upgrade, but still the most accessible MacBook Pro

The M6 MacBook Pro is more of the same, but that's still pretty great.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: Lighter, brighter, but the touchscreen doesn't add much

Apple's touchscreen laptop is a notable evolution of the MacBook Pro at a much higher price.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Apple iMac M6 review: Faster, more expensive and deeply in need of a refresh

Most buyers would be better off with a Mac mini and a bigger external display.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Drive: Big displays meet big V8s

Chevy's new Silverado needs a few updates before it's ready for prime time.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Apple MacBook Pro OLED (2026) Review: The Best Comes at a Cost

The new OLED MacBook Pro comes with an incredible-looking touchscreen display—and an equally eye-popping price.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Exclusive: Aina’s Smart Ring Wants to Be a Remote Control for Your AI Agent

The startup Aina bets you won’t need to rely on your phone to control virtual assistants. It’s making a smart ring that lets you control the actions of your autonomous agents with one tap.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Exclusive: Aina’s Smart Ring Wants to Be a Remote Control for Your AI Agent

The startup Aina bets you won’t need to rely on your phone to control virtual assistants. It’s making a smart ring that lets you control the actions of your autonomous agents with one tap.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Blue wave nearly swallowed some of America's reddest states as election data exposes GOP's close calls

Races in traditionally staunch Republican strongholds came incredibly close to flipping amid Tuesday night's landslide Democratic victory, even in states where GOP candidates enjoyed overwhelming financial advantages.Signs of something going horribly wrong for the GOP appeared late in the election cycle when Fox News rated the Senate races in South Carolina and Kansas, two states with decades-long loyalty streaks for the Republican Party, as competitive. As results poured in on election night, h...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

"Neither Does It Seem To Be The Last": Bank Of England Hikes For First Time Since 2023, Sees Inflation Near 5%

"Neither Does It Seem To Be The Last": Bank Of England Hikes For First Time Since 2023, Sees Inflation Near 5% For the first time in 1,190 days, the Bank of England has raised interest rates.On Thursday the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to lift Bank Rate by 25bps to 4.00%, the first hike since August 3, 2023, when the BoE topped out at 5.25%. And the lone dissenter was no dove: external member Catherine Mann wanted a half-point move to 4.25%. Put differently, not a singl...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault

Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in the U.K. He denied the charges and was acquitted of two additional rape charges and attempted indecent assault.He has been taken into custody and is due to be sentenced Monday, according to BBC. Brand, 51, was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009. RUSSELL BRAND ACCUSED OF RAPE, SEXUAL ABUSE ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Truist Slaps Nike With Sell Rating As Jordan Franchise Implodes

Truist Slaps Nike With Sell Rating As Jordan Franchise Implodes Nike's rally from roughly $34 a share in October to above $40 by midweek has done little to ease Wall Street analysts' skepticism about its turnaround strategy.Earlier this week, UBS analyst Pilar Rocafort told clients, "It's still not time to buy Nike." Truist Securities reinforced Rocafort's caution on the stock in a note Thursday morning, downgrading the shares to Sell from Hold, citing "risks across the portfolio" ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

'Low Hire, Low Fire, Low Inspire': Claims Hit 57 Year Lows, Sentiment Still Sucks, And Payrolls Are Next

'Low Hire, Low Fire, Low Inspire': Claims Hit 57 Year Lows, Sentiment Still Sucks, And Payrolls Are Next Another week, another print showing that American employers still refuse to fire anyone in any meaningful numbers. Initial jobless claims remain parked near multi-decade lows, plunging to 189k this week (after recent weeks in the mid-to-high 190,000s), confirming that the 'low fire' half of the current labor market is intact.  Last week's print is officially the lowest since 1969...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

The Best Gaming Gifts Under $100

Level up the gifts for your gaming friends without taking too much damage.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Nicolas Cage returns as arms dealer Yuri Orlov in 'Lords of War' sequel arriving in 2027

The first preview for the sequel to "Lord of War" has arrived.The film "Lord of War" premiered in September 2005, and starred Nicolas Cage as arms dealer Yuri Orlov and Jared Leto as Yuri's brother Vitaly.Yuri is widely believed to be a composite character based on several real arms dealers, including infamous criminal Viktor Bout.NICOLAS CAGE LEADS ALL-STAR CAST IN 'FORTITUDE,' A WWII FILM ABOUT THE D-DAY DECEPTION CAMPAIGNThe 2005 original film shined dramatized and fictional light on the glob...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Hakeem Jeffries Claims Impeachment And Getting Even With Trump Aren't Priorities

Hakeem Jeffries Claims Impeachment And Getting Even With Trump Aren't Priorities House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) told reporters Wednesday morning after Democrats swept the midterms and won majorities in the House and Senate that no House Democrat has raised the subject of impeaching President Donald Trump with him. Jeffries speaks during a press conference (Credit: Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images) "I haven't had a single member of the House Democratic Caucus talk to me a...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

How GEO, WebMCP, and Bot Paywalls Are Building the AI-Native Internet

The internet of the future will look much different than the one today. Businesses are already transitioning. The post How GEO, WebMCP, and Bot Paywalls Are Building the AI-Native Internet appeared fi

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

At 26, Sean Duffy's son-in-law is headed to Congress as its youngest member

Michael Alfonso is set to become the youngest member of Congress at 26 years old after winning a key Wisconsin House seat.Alfonso, a Republican, will head to Washington this January after running a campaign focused on delivering on affordability and restoring the American Dream, two priorities he emphasized throughout his campaign."As the youngest member of Congress and a new dad, I have a personal stake in our future, and I’m going to Washington with one job: put Wisconsin and America first by ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

United Airlines is rolling out a custom native Spotify seatback app across its fleet, letting users log into their accounts, powered by Starlink's Wi-Fi

Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge: United Airlines is rolling out a custom native Spotify seatback app across its fleet, letting users log into their accounts, powered by Starlink's Wi-Fi Powered by Sta

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Jets bring in influencer Hannah C Palmer to cheer up struggling franchise, Shaq's finances and EMU smashes wall

Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun.What happens when the New York Jets bring in one of the world's most beautiful Instagram models, Hannah C. Palmer, to attend a game and get the boys charged u...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Brent On Track For Worst Week Since COVID, But UBS Warns Bears: "Fundamentals Still Provide A Floor"

Brent On Track For Worst Week Since COVID, But UBS Warns Bears: "Fundamentals Still Provide A Floor" Brent crude futures are on track for their largest weekly decline since the week ending April 24, 2020, during the early COVID-19 pandemic era, on the prospect that a Democratic sweep could end the US-Iran conflict.UBS energy expert Dominic Ellis wrote in a note earlier that the collapse in crude's war risk premium reflects the prospects for peace and the potential for the Strait of...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Scarlett Johansson Offers a Surprising Tease About Her ‘Batman Part II’ Role

We still don't know who she's playing, but whoever it is, it was difficult.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

The Problem With Trying to Age-Gate the Entire Internet

Keeping kids off social media is one thing, but fixing what makes it harmful in the first place is another.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Finding New Drugs Is Laborious. This AI Startup Is Skipping The Lab Work

Potential Sciences, a startup backed by the UK government, is betting that training AI models on computer-generated biochemical data can speed up the plodding process of developing new drugs.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Motorola Signature 27: Specs, Price, Features, Release Date

Equipped with the brightest display, an “Event-Based Vision Sensor,” and the next-generation Qualcomm processor, Motorola hopes you’ll want to spend big bucks on its ceramic and aluminum Signature 27.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

A YC startup is putting $1M behind five unsolved materials science problems for AI

Discovered Materials, a months-old YC startup that uses AI to find chip materials, is offering $200,000 for each solution to five open materials science problems.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Finding New Drugs Is Laborious. This AI Startup Is Skipping The Lab Work

Potential Sciences, a startup backed by the UK government, is betting that training AI models on computer-generated biochemical data can speed up the plodding process of developing new drugs.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

SoCal restaurant owner was killed in botched kidnapping. Family has justice 28 years later

Manuel Vasquez, 20, and William David Hampton Jr., 19, botched the kidnapping scheme. When Ventura restaurateur Felipe Arambula arrived home to them holding his wife and young children captive, a fight ensued, and Arambula was fatally shot.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Spotify is coming to United's seatback screens

The streaming service's entire library of content will be available in the air.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Best Sportsbook Promos for Thursday Night Football: Jaguars vs Ravens Bonuses

Thursday Night Football opens Week 9 with one of the biggest line moves of the season. Baltimore opened as a field-goal favorite, then lost Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley in the same game, and Jacksonville is now favored by 9.5 on the road. We’ve rounded up the best sportsbook and pick’em promos for new users, with more than $2,500 in bonuses available, plus a play at each one.Jackson is on injured reserve after thumb surgery, Huntley’s turf toe is reportedly season-ending and Skylar Thompson i...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

FanDuel Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $200 on Ravens or Jaguars on Thursday Night Football

Thursday Night Football kicks off Week 9 with Jacksonville heading to Baltimore, and the Ravens’ quarterback situation has turned a marquee AFC game into one of the biggest spreads of the week. FanDuel is giving new users $200 in bonus bets by betting $5 a day for four days, with no promo code required. Start with Ravens-Jaguars and carry it straight into the weekend.Baltimore opened this game as a three-point favorite. Then Sunday happened. Lamar Jackson jammed his right thumb on the Ravens’ fi...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Republican AGs stand ready as 'last line of defense' against leftist policies after dismal midterms for party

Republican attorney general candidates outperformed other midterm GOP hopefuls in several key races, according to a post-election analysis from the Republican Attorneys General Association, which urged colleagues to view their role as the "front line" against leftist policies following results that were likened to a "category-five political hurricane.""America needs Republican Attorneys General now more than ever," RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper wrote in a late-night memo to colleagues share...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Jaguars vs Ravens on Thursday Night Football

Week 9 opens with one of the strangest prime-time setups of the season. Baltimore, a preseason AFC contender, is starting an undrafted rookie at home, and Jacksonville is laying nearly 10 points on the road. For pick’em players, that kind of mismatch creates very specific angles. Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries on Thursday Night Football.The Ravens’ quarterback room has been wiped out. Lamar Jackson is on injured reserve after jamming hi...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

AEW star bleeds profusely during women's Blood and Guts match, earns respect from pro wrestling legend

All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) Blood and Guts special is one of the most brutal "Dynamite" episodes on the company’s calendar. Any competitor who steps into the double-sided ring inside a humongous steel cage knows exactly what they are getting themselves into – bloody warfare.The brutality was on full display during the women’s Blood and Guts match. Megan Bayne, one of the first entrants in the event, was wearing a crimson mask almost from the moment she stepped into the cage to take her fight to ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for Ravens-Jaguars on Thursday Night Football

Week 9 kicks off in Baltimore with a game that looks completely different than it did a week ago. The Ravens are turning to an undrafted rookie quarterback, and the surging Jaguars are nearly double-digit road favorites. Hard Rock Bet is offering new users the chance to bet $5 and get $500 in No Sweat Bets, with a token waiting for you every day for 10 days.The Ravens seemingly lost their season in a single afternoon. Lamar Jackson jammed his right thumb on the first snap in Buffalo and is now o...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS Covers Your First Ravens vs Jaguars Bet up to $1500

Thursday Night Football has a massive favorite and a home underdog nobody wants to touch. Jacksonville is laying 9.5 points in Baltimore after the Ravens lost two quarterbacks in one game, and the moneyline on the home team has climbed to nearly 4-to-1. BetMGM is offering new users bonus code FOXNEWS to cover their first bet up to $1,500. If it loses, BetMGM refunds your stake in bonus bets.Jaguars vs Ravens | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 8:15 p.m. ET | MandT Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD | Prime Vid...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Unlock $200 Plus 4 Free Picks Before Ravens-Jaguars on Thursday Night Football

Thursday Night Football comes with a storyline nobody saw coming a week ago. Baltimore will start its third-string quarterback against one of the best teams in the AFC, and that changes how every player prop on the board should be approached. Betr is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to unlock $200 in bonuses plus four free picks before Ravens-Jaguars.Baltimore’s quarterback room is in pieces. Lamar Jackson is on injured reserve after jamming his right thumb on the first snap in Buffalo, Tyl...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Fan ejected from NBA game after hitting female ref with ball as melodramatic Lakers star throws tantrum

The softest league in all of sports was at it again Wednesday night in Los Angeles.The NBA is back, baby! And with it, comes all the flops, fouls, tantrums and load management your heart desires. What a sport. It's just unrecognizable at this point.Let's dive in.During the third quarter of Wednesday's Kings-Lakers game, a fan sitting behind the basket got berated by LA star Luka Doncic for throwing the ball back to the ref ... too hard ... after it trickled out of bounds.WARRIORS ROOKIE'S REACTI...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Ravens vs Jaguars on TNF

Few lines have moved like this one. Baltimore opened as a field-goal favorite for Thursday Night Football, then lost two quarterbacks in one afternoon, and now Jacksonville is laying close to 10 points on the road. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS350 to bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash on Ravens vs. Jaguars.Sunday in Buffalo was a disaster. Lamar Jackson jammed his right thumb on the Ravens’ first offensive snap and is now on injured reserve after surgery. Tyler Huntle...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Epstein-Linked Billionaire Just Sued The Congressman About To Run The Oversight Committee

Epstein-Linked Billionaire Just Sued The Congressman About To Run The Oversight Committee Billionaire Leon Black filed a federal defamation suit Wednesday against Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, accusing him of lying about Black's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of New York, seeks $7.25 million in compensatory and punitive damages and a jury trial, and alleges Garcia "has knowingly and willfully lie...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Ravens vs Jaguars

Thursday Night Football was supposed to be a meeting of two AFC contenders. Instead, Baltimore is down to its third-string quarterback, and Jacksonville arrives as one of the hottest teams in football. Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries on Ravens vs. Jaguars.Baltimore’s season fell apart in one snap. Lamar Jackson jammed his right thumb on the first play of Sunday’s 36-10 loss in Buffalo, and he’s now on injured reserve and headed for surge...

Tech - Universe Today - 3 hours ago

Exoplanets Can't Hide From The JWST's 'Digital Twin'

Finding dim exoplanets hidden in the glare of their stars is an ongoing challenge in astronomy. Telescopes use coronagraphs to block out starlight, but even they have their limitations. Researchers have developed a new technique with the JWST that can find dim exoplanets more easily than ever.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

OpenAI says it will protect local resources and report on the impact of its data centers

OpenAI claims its new pledges were in the works before Americans voted strongly against the data center boom.

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

Sources: Micron suspends construction of its $3B to $4.5B Fab 11E facility in Taiwan, set for 2028, due to mounting uncertainties over a local labor dispute (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Sources: Micron suspends construction of its $3B to $4.5B Fab 11E facility in Taiwan, set for 2028, due to mounting uncertainties over a local labor dispute Micron Technology Inc. has sus

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

‘Dune: Part Three’ Might Be the Shortest ‘Dune’ Movie Yet

Plus, 'Victorian Psycho' gets a new trailer.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Ancient discovery from time of Jesus emerges near Jerusalem's Temple Mount

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus. It was likely used by Jewish pilgrims visiting the ancient holy site, with an expert noting the discovery helps highlight the broader significance of baptism. The excavation, announced earlier this fall, was carried out by archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.The discovery was made in the Ophel, an archaeological are...

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

L.A. businesswoman fabricated workers, salaries in COVID fraud, netted millions, prosecutors say

According to a criminal complaint, Marisela Nuño was able to secure $4.8 million by filing more than two dozen applications under federal relief programs for several businesses she owns.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

AI’s Next Trick? Speaking Dolphin

Denise Herzing, the founder and director of the Wild Dolphin Project, is using AI to help understand audio and video footage of the marine mammals.

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

AI’s Next Trick? Speaking Dolphin

Denise Herzing, the founder and director of the Wild Dolphin Project, is using AI to help understand audio and video footage of the marine mammals.

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

Why a Tiny GPT Can Know Two Facts and Still Not Connect Them

A tiny GPT memorized every fact I gave it, then couldn’t answer a single question that needed two of them. I tested the one-line fix from a recent paper, and it only half worked. The post Why a Tiny G

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

6 Are Killed in Fire That Tore Through Brooklyn Low-Rise

Seven people were also injured in the blaze, which engulfed a two-story building in Sunset Park.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

John Cena finds next invitee to his namesake WWE showcase at NXT

The John Cena Classic field grew on Wednesday night as the WWE legend announced the second member who will be involved in next month’s pro wrestling showcase.John Cena made a rare appearance on WWE’s developmental brand to reveal who the next superstar in the event will be.Zilla Fatu.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE"This building, to me, means potential. And potential, to me, is opportunity – and it is opportunity season," Cena said before he revealed it was Fatu.Fatu is a third-gener...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

'Digital ID Checks For All': Ofcom's Plan For UK's Under-16 Social Media Ban Puts Adults In The Age-Check Line Too

'Digital ID Checks For All': Ofcom's Plan For UK's Under-16 Social Media Ban Puts Adults In The Age-Check Line Too Privacy campaigners have argued for months that this is where an age ban ends up. In March, Big Brother Watch titled a post "A social media ban for under-16s = digital ID checks for all" and argued that because the alternatives are intrusive and unreliable, ID would be required in many millions of cases. "All of the online age verification options are highly invasive an...

Eco - The Economist - 4 hours ago

Indebted tycoons haunt China’s banking system

Lenders are feeling the hangover from years of Wild East capitalism

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Why are people attacking food delivery robots?

There's something pretty strange happening on American sidewalks. People are picking fights with food delivery robots. Yes, those little four-wheeled machines that roll around carrying somebody's meal are getting kicked and knocked over. Some people are even filming themselves doing it.Now, I can understand being curious about a robot delivering your dinner. After all, watching a small machine navigate city streets with a bag of burgers inside is pretty impressive. But apparently, some people ha...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

University of Michigan students rally behind Abdul El-Sayed after his Senate win over Mike Rogers

ANN ARBOR, Mich. University of Michigan students galvanized around Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed following his defeat of Republican challenger Mike Rogers in Michigan's high-stakes U.S. Senate race."Everyone's excited," said Affaan Shaik, a freshman studying pre-med at the University of Michigan."Everyone I've spoken to, everyone I've seen like last night we were all watching the election," Shaik added. "And everyone’s just rooting for Abdul, and that’s the vibe right now."30% OF COLLEGE STUDENTS...

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

He Trolls AI Labs for a Living. Now They All Want to Work With Him

OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceXSI have all reached out to Husk, an influencer who regularly goes viral by exposing the shortcomings of chatbots.

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

He Trolls AI Labs for a Living. Now They All Want to Work With Him

OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceXSI have all reached out to Husk, an influencer who regularly goes viral by exposing the shortcomings of chatbots.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer after legendary 23-year career with Portugal

And just like that, two of the greatest soccer players to ever touch a pitch have called it quits on the international stage.One month after Lionel Messi played for Argentina for the last time in his career, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he is retiring from international play.Ronaldo made his debut with Portugal in August 2003 at just 18 years old.CRISTIANO RONALDO SHUTS DOWN REPORTER'S LIONEL MESSI QUESTION IN AWKWARD MOMENT AFTER TWO-GOAL WINWhile Ronaldo wi...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he won't play for Portugal anymore, ending a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats

Multiple planes across Europe were diverted and forced to make emergency landings Thursday because of bomb threats that have turned out to be unfounded.At least 11 planes, originating from cities including Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Madrid, Milan and Warsaw, have been affected. The source of the threats was not immediately clear.These incidents came after several flights in Europe received similar warnings on Tuesday that the U.K. government described as "malicious hoax threats.""Upon receivi...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

After Mamdani, Los Angeles Is Next: Socialist Nithya Raman Projected To Oust Karen Bass

After Mamdani, Los Angeles Is Next: Socialist Nithya Raman Projected To Oust Karen Bass On a night Democrats swept the midterms, Los Angeles moved further left than anyone in the party establishment wanted. Decision Desk HQ projected Wednesday evening that City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has unseated Mayor Karen Bass, which would make her the first socialist elected mayor of the nation's second-largest city.Decision Desk HQ projects...

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

The ‘Ocarina of Time’ Remake Is Finally Here, but Why Does Link Look so Yassified?

Nintendo has prepped its classic game for a rerelease with a slew of aesthetic upgrades—none more extreme than the protagonist’s curled-eyelash, glossed-lip glow-up.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

We need to abolish the CFP selection committee after yet another embarrassment | Ian Miller

It's time to shut the whole thing down and start over. That's the only lesson to take away from the first installment of the College Football Playoff selection committee poll and what a debacle it, and the entire process, has proven to be.As with most seasons, the Associated Press Top 25 Poll has been a disaster, with no consistent ranking philosophy, certain conferences enjoying an unearned boost among voters based on Nick Saban's coaching in the 2010s and an overreliance on preseason polls tha...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

We need to abolish the College Football Playoff selection committee after yet another embarrassment

It's time to shut the whole thing down and start over. That's the only lesson to take away from the first installment of the College Football Playoff selection committee poll and what a debacle it, and the entire process, has proven to be.As with most seasons, the Associated Press Top 25 Poll has been a disaster, with no consistent ranking philosophy, certain conferences enjoying an unearned boost among voters based on Nick Saban's coaching in the 2010s and an overreliance on preseason polls tha...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago
World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Ted Cruz delivers scathing assessment after far-left Dems sweep midterms and more top headlines

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Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

Ricursive releases Ripple-65B Preview, a general-purpose variant of its AI model for advanced chip design, under Apache 2.0, costing $0.60 per 1M output tokens

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat: Ricursive releases Ripple-65B Preview, a general-purpose variant of its AI model for advanced chip design, under Apache 2.0, costing $0.60 per 1M output tokens There's an

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

Ricursive releases Ripple-65B Preview, a general-purpose variant of its AI model for automating advanced chip design, under Apache 2.0, costing $0.60/1M output

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat: Ricursive releases Ripple-65B Preview, a general-purpose variant of its AI model for automating advanced chip design, under Apache 2.0, costing $0.60/1M output There's an

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Sophie Cunningham reshares post-Election Day message: 'Personal excellence is the Ultimate Rebellion'

Sophie Cunningham reacted Wednesday after Democrats tore through the midterm elections and reclaimed the House and Senate from Republicans.The impending Indiana Fever free agent reshared a post from entrepreneur Andy Frisella to her Instagram Stories, lamenting individuals’ abilities to "better lead themselves." The post added that "personal excellence is the Ultimate Rebellion."THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!"One of the strangest th...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

College students discover new muscle attachment that could improve hip surgery

Two undergraduate students at Tulane University in New Orleans discovered an anatomical feature that even their professor couldn’t initially identify.Dominic Roy and Cooper Bruce were both 19-year-old college sophomores at the time of the finding in 2024.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Roy said it had been an ordinary day volunteering in the cadaver lab with R. Shane Tubbs, Ph.D., professor of neurosurgery and director of surgical anatomy at Tulane School of Medicine.5 HABITS THAT COULD H...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

White House official details what gets Trump’s attention in intelligence briefings

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump may be briefed on sprawling cartel networks and massive drug seizures, but sometimes it's the story of a single American crime victim that captures his attention, a White House official told Fox News Digital.The official described how Trump can shift from discussions about major criminal organizations to an individual harmed by crime, pressing officials about what more the federal government can do to protect everyday Americans."I could be talking about very gra...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago
World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Trump's cartel crackdown as White House official details president's private briefings

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump is regularly shown photographs of narcotics seized by federal agents as his administration presses ahead with a sweeping crackdown on cartels and transnational criminal organizations, a White House official told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview.But amid briefings about sprawling criminal networks and massive drug seizures, the president's attention can sometimes turn to something else: a single American harmed by crime.The official described how Trump ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Family of injured Wainwright soldier holds bedside vigil in burn unit

Pte. Liam Ramage, 27, of Red Deer, Alta., was one of dozens of service members hurt in an out-of-control grass fire at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Why California's billionaire tax was a harder sell than expected

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

US Suspends South Africa, Rwanda From Key African Trade Program

US Suspends South Africa, Rwanda From Key African Trade Program Authored by Owen Evans via The Epoch Times,U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Nov. 2 that Washington will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from its duty-free trade program for sub-Saharan Africa, citing failures on trade barriers, corruption, governance, and human rights."President Trump found that the governments of Rwanda and South Africa are engaging in practices that are inconsistent with [the African G...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

AI agents can now make your phone calls

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