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Eidevall: Quitting Arsenal was 'quickest' fix
Former Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has said that he felt the "easiest and quickest way" to help the club bounce back from their sluggish start to the season was to resign.ESPN - 1h -
Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI
The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.Wired - 4h -
An Israeli TV reporter lost his ability to speak clearly. AI is helping him get back on air
A renowned Israeli TV journalist who lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS is returning to the air using artificial-intelligence software that recreates his widely recognized gravelly voiceABC News - 4h -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sexual abuse allegations made by his sister in lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed in Missouri, Sam Altman's sister has accused the OpenAI CEO of years of sexual abuse. Altman denied the claims.CNBC - 11h -
Lawyers for security consultant say CNN report on Afghan evacuations destroyed his career
A Florida court is hearing Zachary Young's defamation case over a 2021 story on the high price of getting out of Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal.Los Angeles Times - 13h -
Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Says His Son-In-Law Was Kidnapped
Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.The New York Times - 14h -
Aubrey Plaza says husband's death was an 'unimaginable tragedy'
Aubrey Plaza made a brief statement Monday on the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, at the age of 47 and asked for privacy.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall says he forgives the teen who shot him
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said he forgives the teenager who shot and wounded him and hopes to talk to the teen someday.NBC News - 20h -
Bank of America’s stock could go up 20% in 2025, says this analyst
UBS’s Erika Najarian upgrades Bank of America to buy from neutralMarketWatch - 21h -
This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.
Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, says the S&P could swing much higher or lower in 2025, and investors need to protect themselves.MarketWatch - 22h -
Aubrey Plaza calls husband's death 'unimaginable tragedy'
The actress and filmmaker's family ask for privacy after the announcement of his death at the weekend.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
College students arrested for allegedly luring man on dating app and attacking him, police say
Six students at a Catholic university in Massachusetts are facing charges for allegedly enticing a man to campus using a dating app and then attacking him. Police say the students falsely told them ...NBC News - 1d -
Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent
Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution.The New York Times - 1d -
Magic's Franz Wagner says his brother's injury was tougher on him than his own
Moe Wagner, Franz's Orlando teammate, tore his ACL on Dec. 21CBS Sports - 1d -
RuPaul says his heart is broken after The Vivienne's death
The Vivienne, who was 32 and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, died over the weekend.BBC News - 1d -
The Challenge for Made-in-America Bikes? Made-in-China Parts
Two and a half years after Guardian Bikes opened a factory in Indiana, it is trying to find components manufactured in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
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Harlan Coben says ‘quite a bit of tragedy’ in his 20s made him a better writer
Bestselling author and Netflix producer said extensive early experience of grief was ‘very cruel but effective teacher’. American thriller writer Harlan Coben said experiencing “quite a bit of ...The Guardian - 2d -
McCaul says New Orleans attack reminds him of Boston Marathon bombing
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the former Homeland Security Committee chair, said the recent terror attack in New Orleans reminds him of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. McCaul joined ABC’s “This ...The Hill - 2d -
UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat
Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...The Guardian - 2d -
New Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill more than 20, hospital workers say
Hospital staff in Gaza say the latest Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 21 people including at least two childrenABC News - 3d -
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...The Hill - 3d -
‘There will be a bit of a slump’: London braced for luxury hotel glut
Biggest number of room openings in more than a decade prompts concerns about oversupply and price cutsFinancial Times - 4d -
Los Angeles County DA says he has not made a decision about resentencing Menendez brothers
Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor said Friday that he had not made a decision about whether the prison sentences for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life without parole for the heavily ...NBC News - 4d -
Judge sets date for Trump sentencing in hush money case, says court does not intend to jail him
Judge Juan Merchan denied President-elect Trump's motion to dismiss the New York hush money case against him, but noted "the court’s inclination to not impose any sentence of incarceration" during ...NBC News - 4d -
Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.CNBC - 4d -
‘Sending talent over the edge’: How Freddie the Falcon’s wild stunts have made him Atlanta’s MVP this season
Fly alongside Freddie the Falcon, Atlanta's daredevil mascot.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’
Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Could Joe Burrow really win NFL MVP? His stats say yes. Precedent doesn't.
Joe Burrow has thrown for a league-leading 4,641 yards and 42 touchdowns. But if the Bengals don't make the postseason, he likely won't win MVP.NBC News - 5d -
How Elon Musk Made the Las Vegas Bombing About His 'Badass Truck'
The confusing hours after the Tesla vehicle was apparently used as a makeshift bomb would be any brand’s reputational nightmare.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Why the Pro Bowl incentive in Zack Baun's contract made him laugh
Zack Baun took a glance at the contract his agent and the Eagles agreed on back in March and saw one thing in there that made him laugh.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias' love of wrestling taught him about building his brand in comedy
Ahead of the release of his new Netflix special, 'Legend of Fluffy,' the SoCal-bred comedian talks about his career, why he thinks he's had longevity and what comedy means to him.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair says 3-game suspension left him in a 'dark place'
Al-Shaair was suspended last month for a hit that concussed Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. has made a career of picking up and moving—and what about his real estate?
His departure from the Dolphins marks the latest in a long line of twists and turns in his career, from the NY Giants to the Browns, Ravens and Rams.MarketWatch - 6d -
Colts' Anthony Richardson says back injury kept him from standing or walking, could be chronic condition
Richardson said a MRI revealed "a disc thing" that "might be chronic."Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Missing You review – you won’t remember a thing about Harlan Coben’s latest mystery 10 minutes later
The 10th of Netflix’s 14-book deal with the author starts slowly and features some desperate dialogue, though once it gets going it’s entertaining – if forgettable. Ten down, four to go. I approach ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say
Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...The Guardian - Jan. 1