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DeepSeek marks 'turning point' for global AI race: Former Google CEO
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Wednesday that the rise of DeepSeek, the Chinese startup behind a new artificial intelligence (AI) model taking the internet by storm, marks a “turning point” ...The Hill - 1d -
‘We are making history’: Afghanistan women’s cricket team offer hope for future
Pressure is building on the ICC as a team take to the field on Thursday to play under the Afghanistan banner . Two groups of women are playing cricket matches in Melbourne on Thursday – with two ...The Guardian - 1d -
In Slovakia, a frenzy of cultural repression is under way, as we turn back to Soviet times
It is chilling to witness Robert Fico’s purge of state-run arts institutions – and the country’s steady creep to authoritarianism. Monika Kompaníková is a Slovakian journalist and novelist In ...The Guardian - 1d -
Are we at a turning point in world history? | David Motadel
Political leaders increasingly caution that we are facing a historical ‘inflection point’. Are we?. In 1919, at the height of a global crisis that resulted from the turmoil of the Russian ...The Guardian - 2d -
102 points, 35 assists: California HS basketball history made by record-breaking brothers
Nick and Dylan Khatchikian set their respective records in under 30 minutes of playing time.ESPN - 4d -
Blind date: ‘We asked a fellow diner to take our photo. It turned out she was a fan of the column!’
Sadiye, 55, a retired lawyer, meets Iwan, 62, a radiologist. What were you hoping for? Good company and good food. Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Pegasus World Cup history: Past results, winners list, most wins by a jockey, records
Some of the most heralded horses and recognized trainers have competed at the Pegasus World Cup hosted at Gulfstream Park.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
How we talk about Greenland matters to our alliances around the world
Rather than appeal to Denmark’s goodwill, President Trump’s rhetoric risks trapping the U.S. in a cycle of increasing coercion.The Hill - 6d -
What we learned as Warriors blow 18-point lead in ugly loss to Kings
The Golden State Warriors lost their fourth consecutive regular-season game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
How Eagles got to 2025 NFC Championship: Key acquisitions, turning point, pivotal win, season results
The path to the Eagles' success in 2024CBS Sports - Jan. 22 -
How Commanders got to 2025 NFC Championship: Key acquisitions, turning point, pivotal win, season results
Evaluating Washington's 2024 seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 22 -
How Chiefs got to 2025 AFC Championship: Key acquisitions, turning point, pivotal win, season results
How the Chiefs got to the AFC Championship gameCBS Sports - Jan. 22 -
Happy birthday Luke Littler: champion turns double nine with world at his feet | Jonathan Liew
Darts prodigy is turning 18 having already transformed his sport while navigating the life of a teenager. Lionel Messi had scored one senior goal for Barcelona. Sachin Tendulkar had scored one Test ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
‘Now it’s our turn to shine!’ How world leaders greeted Trump’s inauguration
Most leaders were diplomatic about their differences, while others more ideologically aligned with the new US president voiced their joy. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates International ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Amorim: We are worst Man United team in history
Ruben Amorim has said he will not change his style even though his team are being the "worst in the history of Manchester United."ESPN - Jan. 20 -
UConn's Paige Bueckers becomes fastest player to 2,000 career points in program history
Bueckers needed just 102 games to reach the mark, surpassing Maya Moore's 108 gamesCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
Bueckers fastest in UConn history to 2K points
UConn star Paige Bueckers became the fastest player in program history to reach 2,000 career points.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
We are maybe the worst team in Man Utd history - Amorim
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim labels his team "maybe the worst" in the club's 147-year history after their 3-1 defeat by Brighton.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic makes NHL history with two-point game against Sabres
Nedeljkovic is the first NHL goalie ever to record a goal and an assist in the same gameCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Microsoft AutoGen v0.4: A turning point toward more intelligent AI agents for enterprise developers
AutoGen represents Microsoft’s latest attempt to address the challenges of building multi-agent systems for enterprise applications. This article explores what this means for the state of agentic ...VentureBeat - Jan. 18 -
More homeowners are being denied insurance. The L.A. fires can be a turning point.
Government should focus on these 3 questions to help find solutions.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Erdoğan turns a page in Turkey
More orthodox economic measures go hand in hand with a Kurdish initiative and a recalibrated foreign policyFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
Connor McDavid passes Jari Kurri for second all-time in points in Oilers franchise history
Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Adam Silver on NBA's 3-point shooting boom: 'We will tweak it, we will correct those issues'
The NBA commissioner gave his most definitive statements yet on the NBA's 3-point-heavy playing styleCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
The Witcher Remake - Everything We Know About The Open-World Remake Of The Classic RPG
Esteemed Polish development studio CD Projekt Red has a number of projects in development, including a remake of the 2007 original The Witcher game. It appears to still be relatively early days for ...GameSpot - Jan. 15 -
Indiana fans chant 'Fire Woodson' as No. 19 Illinois scores most points vs. Hoosiers in Assembly Hall history
Indiana's 25-point home loss to Illinois got chippy at times as the Hoosiers were blown out for the second time this weekCBS Sports - Jan. 15 -
Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say. A historic court ruling that found Belgium guilty of crimes against humanity ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff history
Houston’s D’Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter of the Texans wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles ChargersABC News - Jan. 11 -
Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game history
Ohio State is favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame in the College Football Championship national title gameABC News - Jan. 11 -
We built our world with fire. Now heat is destroying our lives | John Vaillant
We fell in love with the power and speed that fossil fuels brought us. But the price being paid in California, and around the world, has become too high. Zero per cent contained. In layperson’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
‘We would turn up to find books on fire’: the teachers risking kidnap and death to keep Burkina Faso’s schools open
Conflict has forced a fifth of the country’s schools to close. One teacher, determined to keep working despite threats from marauding Islamist militias, shares their testimony. Teaching in Burkina ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The sad beige aesthetic: why has the world suddenly turned taupe?
Whether it’s oat, bone, sand or fawn, this colour palette has a strong anaesthetising effect – and it has become the leading fashion and interiors style of our era. It’s not that 39-year-old Mina ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Reed Sheppard's 49-point G League Debut: A turning point or temporary step amid NBA growing pains?
Sheppard fired at will Tuesday night, enjoying freedom he hadn't received as a Rockets rookieCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
‘We haven’t stolen one point’: Arne Slot backs Liverpool to sustain quadruple pursuit
Head coach expects quiet January transfer window Slot ‘very happy with the team … they deserve club’s trust’ Arne Slot believes Liverpool have shown they possess the quality and depth to sustain ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
I was there on Jan. 6 — we cannot allow Trump to rewrite history
Every member of Congress, including Republicans in both chambers, have a duty to loudly and publicly oppose the pardoning of criminals who assaulted and tried to kill their colleagues and police ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
World Juniors: Team USA Earned Its Place In History
The Americans came into the tournament as world juniors favorites and left Ottawa as champions. It took the whole team - including a certain early healthy scratch.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Connor Bedard Is In Pursuit Of Blackhawks History
Connor Bedard is in pursuit of an incredible record in the Chicago Blackhawks history books.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
When History Rhymes
We cover the surprising parallels between Donald Trump and a president from the past.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
‘We can be weirdos too’: the Black mermaids creating their own fantasy worlds
Mermaiding has gained popularity in the US – and Black mermaids are using the activity to advocate for aquatic safety, raise environmental awareness and connect to African spirituality. Dressed in ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Secrets of an airline points millionaire
How far will you travel to collect Avios and EuroBonus points in 2025?Financial Times - Jan. 1
