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'We are big dogs': Texans' defense soars off DeMeco Ryans' belief, guidance
As Houston prepares for a divisional-round matchup with Kansas City, its defense is playing at its best.ESPN - 2h -
Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks
The Senate is slated to hold more than a dozen hearings this week for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, with the hope of confirming them quickly.NBC News - 2d -
Musk sets sights on European politics
After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...CBS News - 2d -
With federal gun control on ice, advocates look to other solutions for school shootings
Advocates are urging greater action against school shootings in 2025, saying the only way to slow the bloodshed is a combination of moves from legislators, schools and parents. Multiple trackers ...The Hill - 3d -
‘Each year you delay giving a phone is a big win’: child screen-time solutions from around the world
From stringent legislation to grassroots action, Australia and Spain lead the way in tackling children’s use of mobile phones and tablets. If the advent of the affordable mobile phone has given ...The Guardian - 3d -
Nintendo Breaks Its Silence On Recent Switch 2 Leaks
Nintendo's next console, the apparent Switch 2 , is the talk of the town in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show this week due in part to the peripheral company Genki claiming to know what ...GameSpot - 5d -
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch Handheld Controller Gets Big Discount At Best Buy
Hori Split Pad Pro - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition $48 (was ...GameSpot - 5d -
Beto and Ndiaye see off Peterborough as Everton’s caretakers pick up slack
Another new era for Everton, this one promising stability, and another managerial search is under way after the sacking of Sean Dyche . The Friedkin Group, the club’s new owners, were at least ...The Guardian - 5d -
Full NFL playoff picks with one surprise team in Super Bowl, plus franchises most likely to pull off an upset
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Jan. 9CBS Sports - 5d -
Ryan Giggs - what happened?
BBC sports editor Dan Roan asks what happened to the coaching career of former Manchester United player and Wales manager Ryan Giggs.BBC News - 5d -
New Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Trailer Shows Off The Remaster's Switch Glow-Up
Nintendo has released a new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition , the upcoming remaster of the 2015 Wii U game. The trailer shows off several of its graphical improvements in ...GameSpot - 5d -
How AI, Robots, and Automation Solutions enable next generation warehousing
KNAPP, the reliable technology partner for value chain innovation, implements proven software and hardware for intelligent logistics automation in healthcare, retail, fashion, food retail, ...CBS News - 6d -
Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Infinite Reality raises $3B to increase its immersive tech portfolio
Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a private investor, which it plans to put towards expanding its network and product offerings.VentureBeat - 6d -
Man charged with killing Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau pleads not guilty to homicide charges
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were struck and killed by an SUV on Aug. 29CBS Sports - 6d -
The Musk threat to European democracy
Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformationFinancial Times - 6d -
Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Work Force
The layoffs will affect employees across The Post’s business operations, not its newsroom.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
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Man charged with killing NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau and brother turns down deal
Sean M Higgins shuns offer of 35 years in prison Police say 44-year-old hit brothers while over the limit The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
NFL Power Rankings: Super Bowl picks still intact, but big misses on preseason top 10, Vikings and Broncos
Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 1 of the 2025 playoffs and mocks himself for some preseason missesCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics
The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s 3-computer solution for mobile autonomy
Nvidia had made three types of computers for its autonomous mobility vision, and it has created the Cosmos World Foundation Models to help.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solutionBBC News - Jan. 7 -
Amazon's Ring announces smart smoke alarm as CES tech-palooza kicks off
Kidde and Ring will launch two models in April, along with a $5-per-month smoke monitoring subscription service.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
A rallying call for democracy in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempted martial law declaration sparked a wave of collective resistance from citizens, who used protests, social media, and cultural works to express their ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Big Tech Is So Dominant the Stock Market Would Have Been Flat for 2 Years Without It
Big Tech stocks have fueled most of the S&P 500’s gains over the past several years.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
CES 2025 Live Blog: News, Photos, and Videos From Tech's Big Show
Get live reports and photos of all the products, trends, and quirky gadgets we're seeing this week at CES in Las Vegas.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Draymond picks up Flagrant, Tech in controversial sequence vs. Grizz
Draymond Green was assessed two penalties in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Modern classical music can be a big ‘turn-off’, admits composer Mark-Anthony Turnage
Celebrated British musician reveals close encounters with unhappy concert-goers on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. The celebrated and controversial British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage says ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Nebraska hands No. 15 UCLA its first Big Ten loss
Brice Williams scored 16 points, Andrew Morgan added 12 off the bench and Nebraska beat No. 15 UCLA 66-58 on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
College basketball rankings: Michigan State picks up 'ugly win' vs. Ohio State, is off to hot start in Big Ten
The 12-2 Spartans are No. 9 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1CBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech where to watch: TV channel, Duke's Mayo Bowl odds, spread, prediction, pick
The Gophers and Hokies are meeting for the first-time ever on FridayCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Meta is killing off its own AI-powered Instagram and Facebook profiles
Instagram profile of ‘proud Black queer momma’, created by Meta, said her development team included no Black people. Meta is deleting Facebook and Instagram profiles of AI characters the company ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech prediction, odds, spread: 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl picks from college football model
SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks for Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Duke's Mayo Bowl 2025 on FridayCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Dictatorships Will Be Vulnerable to Algorithms
It may seem like a perfect fit: dispassionate software that streamlines the agendas of dastardly regimes. But they’ll find that the tech cuts both ways.Wired - Jan. 3 -
What we learned as Steph goes off in Warriors' big win over 76ers
Steph Curry made all eight of his 3-point attempts and finished with 30 points as the Golden State Warriors blew out the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night at Chase Center.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
WATCH: Toddler and her dog have never been apart
Tika the Iggy is a social media star, and her sister Kala has the sweetest relationship with the family's daughter, Eleanor.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
The 73 Percent Solution
Whenever someone agrees wholeheartedly with something I write, I die a little inside.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Remembering Johnnie Walker - radio's rock 'n' roll pirate
He was one of radio's 60s rebels. More than 50 years later, after many ups and downs he was still broadcasting as the BBC's 'Sounds of the 70s'.BBC News - Dec. 31
