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AI is ‘beating’ humans at empathy and creativity. But these games are rigged | MJ Crockett
Research pitting people against AI systems gives AI an edge by asking us to perform in machine-like ways. Techno-optimists are evangelizing a vision of “superhuman” artificial intelligence (AI). ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Chinese importers’ tactic for beating US tariffs: pile it high
Warehouses have become buffers against political volatilityFinancial Times - 6d -
Fiorentina ends three-game losing run by beating lowly Lecce
Fiorentina has snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Lecce 1-0 in Serie AABC News - 5d -
Johnson scores 20 as Fairfield beats Mount St. Mary's 69-62
Led by Prophet Johnson's 20 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 69-62ABC News - 5d -
Spring in Ibiza: enjoy a mellow Balearic beat before the crowds arrive
Out of season, the island is more about natural charms than techno, but the sun still shines and the resident community keeps its unique spirit alive. Ibiza in the off-season. The big resort hotels ...The Guardian - 5d -
Manchester City survive early scare to beat Plymouth via O’Reilly’s double
Manchester City are in a period of transition, requiring the new and the old to avoid an FA Cup shock at the hands of Plymouth Argyle. The academy graduate Nico O’Reilly scored two headers before ...The Guardian - 5d -
Dunn scores 26, Buffalo beats Toledo 87-74
Led by Tyson Dunn's 26 points, the Buffalo Bulls defeated the Toledo Rockets 87-74ABC News - 4d -
'Beat-up' Flagg battles eye injury as Duke wins
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg returned to the Blue Devils' 100-65 victory over Florida State after leaving in the first half following a hard foul when he was poked in the eye, and after the win, ...ESPN - 4d -
India beat NZ to set up semi-final v Australia
India will face Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday, having beaten New Zealand to finish top of Group A.BBC News - 4d -
Clark's 20 help Merrimack beat Quinnipiac 73-63
Led by Adam Clark's 20 points, the Merrimack Warriors defeated the Quinnipiac Bobcats 73-63ABC News - 3d -
Wyatt Johnston scores 3 times as the Stars beat the Blues 6-3
Wyatt Johnson scored three times to help the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3ABC News - 3d -
Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Heat 116-112 in overtime
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and the New York Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Miami Heat 116-112 in overtime Sunday nightABC News - 3d -
Beating PSV Eindhoven will ‘change Arsenal narrative’ insists Jurriën Timber
Netherlands defender confident ahead of last-16 Euro tie Midfielder Merino set to continue as makeshift striker Jurriën Timber has said Arsenal have an opportunity to “change the narrative” of ...The Guardian - 3d -
LAGC beats Bay to secure top playoff seed in TGL
Los Angeles Golf Club handed Bay Golf Club its first loss in TGL action and secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs by dominating singles to rally for a 5-3 victory Monday.ESPN - 2d -
Henry has 23 as Eastern Michigan beats Ohio 83-79
Led by Christian Henry's 23 points, the Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated the Ohio Bobcats 83-79 to clinch a berth in the 2025 Mid-American Conference TournamentABC News - 1d -
Trump awards teen who beat cancer with honorary Secret Service title
President Trump awarded D.J. Daniel, a 13-year-old boy, with the title of a Secret Service agent during the joint address. Daniel, who always dreamed of becoming a police officer, beat brain cancer ...NBC News - 1d -
Assassin's Creed Shadows: How Long To Beat? Game Director Reveals A Runtime
Assassin's Creed Shadows launches later this month, but how long might it take you to finish the game? According to Genki , game director Jonathan Dumont said players should expect the main ...GameSpot - 1d -
Elliott scores late winner as resilient Liverpool beat PSG
Liverpool complete one of the biggest smash and grabs in Champions League history to come away from their last-16 first leg against Paris St-Germain with a win.BBC News - 22h -
The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising
The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?Wired - Feb. 20 -
Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs
Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises
Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of capFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections
Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE
Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy
Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Why Guardiola's tactics stopped working amid rise of rapid football
BBC Sport analyses why Pep Guardiola's possession-focused tactics have stopped working amid the rise in rapid, direct football.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?
Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators. Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Post rises from G League to surprising Warriors 3-point threat
Warriors rookie Quinten Post is the deadliest 3-point shooter on a Golden State squad that features Steph Curry.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Why Tensions Are Rising Over Israel’s Operations in the West Bank
Amid the most intensive Israeli operations in the area in decades, Palestinians fear entrenched displacement and a return to military control in some towns.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash
The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Celsius CEO talks new acquisition and rise of sugar-free energy drinks
Celsius CEO John Fieldly told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday that the sugar free category is a dominant force on the energy drink market.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
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Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns
Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Rise Of The Golden Idol DLC Release Date May Be Hidden In Plain Sight
Following its launch back in October, The Rise of the Golden Idol is set to add some additional chapters to its tale of murder and mystery in the first expansion, called The Sins of New Wells. ...GameSpot - Feb. 25 -
UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAO. Superbugs are on the rise in the UK and the ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials
The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels. The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA
Tired of soaring egg prices? Don't expect relief anytime soon, according to a new USDA forecast.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Mother says "it's terrifying" as measles cases rise in Texas amid outbreak
Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in decades. At least 124 people have come down with the virus — mostly kids and those who are not vaccinated. The outbreak has spread across nine ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate
Data from Living Wage Foundation reflects pressures facing employers even before Budget tax risesFinancial Times - Feb. 27
