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How the Olympics helped transform Salt Lake City into a tech hub
With Salt Lake City set to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034, Utah will invest $31 million in upgrades and expects billions in economic benefit.CNBC - 6d -
Google’s New Quantum Computing Breakthrough May Someday Transform Your Business
The new machine isn’t quite a quantum leap in advancing the technology, but a project based on its Willow chip could hint at the future of AI and machine learning.Inc. - 6d -
Arctic tundra transformed from a carbon sink into a source of emissions, NOAA report finds
The Arctic experienced its second-hottest year on record, according to a NOAA report. The Arctic tundra has become a source of emissions, rather than a carbon sink.NBC News - 6d -
Is this London’s best kept cultural secret? A royal palace turned parking lot is reinventing itself — again
Somerset House is known for its ice rink and movie screenings — but hundreds of artists work there too. In 2025, it will mark 25 years as a cultural center.CNBC - 6d -
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Auctioneer defends The Onion's bid for Infowars as Alex Jones tries stopping sale
The Onion's bid to buy conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars returned to a Texas courtroomABC News - Dec. 9 -
Person of interest in CEO shooting walks into courthouse for arraignment
Luigi Mangione, the man police say is a person of interest in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was walked into the courthouse in Pennsylvania for a preliminary arraignment.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Passenger who tried to force Mexican plane to fly to US said he was under threat by criminals
Mexican authorities say a passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico who tried to divert an aircraft to the United States by force said that he was under threat by criminals who had kidnapped one of ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Eagles' Saquon Barkley is chasing a Super Bowl; he may set the NFL single-season rushing record in the process
Barkley has Eric Dickerson in his sights, but there are more important thingsCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Chiefs clinch AFC West on another walk-off FG
The Chiefs beat the Chargers on a 31-yard field goal as time expired Sunday night, clinching their ninth straight AFC West title in a fashion that has become familiar this season.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Volkswagen Workers Begin Second Walk-Out as Cost-Cut Negotiations Continue
Volkswagen workers began striking for the second time this month as employee representatives and management enter a fourth round of talks over deep cost-cutting measures at the car maker.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Mexico flight crew detains passenger who tried to divert plane to US
Plane was diverted to Guadalajara, where the person – identified only as Mario – was handed over to authorities. A passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico on Sunday tried to divert an aircraft ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Buster Posey Signed a Record-Setting Contract. 12 Years Later, He Gave One Out.
The former San Francisco Giants star and current executive gave Willy Adames the only contract in team history larger than his own.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Clemson CFP-bound as Hauser boots walk-off FG
Nolan Hauser sent Clemson to the College Football Playoff with a dramatic 56-yard field goal as time expired, as the Tigers beat SMU 34-31 in the ACC title game.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Clemson wins ACC title, automatic playoff berth with walk-off FG
With its win, Clemson shook up the College Football Playoff standings by earning an automatic berth as a conference champion.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Juarno Augustus powers Northampton to win over Castres with brace of tries
Northampton 38-8 Castres Alex Mitchell makes first start after injury in pre-season There was never much doubt over the outcome, whatever the chaos in the air, whatever the vagaries of the home ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Fortnite Finally Getting Official First-Person Mode, But It's Not Battle Royale
After years of rumors, Fortnite 's long-awaited first-person mode will finally debut in a few days with the launch of Fortnite Ballistic on December 11. Fortnite Ballistic is not a battle royale ...GameSpot - Dec. 7 -
Romania tries to suppress a far-right surge
Călin Georgescu appeared set to win the presidential election until the nation’s high court annulled the first-round resultFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Revealed: the business dealings of Royal Mail bidder Daniel Křetínský
With the Czech billionaire on the verge of a £3.6bn takeover, the Guardian looks at his dealings in Russia and elsewhere. On a cool June day in 2016, as Britain reeled from the outcome of the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
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Nigel Farage’s biggest backer tried to send donation via associate
Christopher Harborne wanted to avoid perception that party only had one big supporter, according to messagesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Royal Caribbean’s stock is soaring and this new top bull says keep buying
Royal Caribbean’s stock is flying toward a record weekly win streak, and Wall Street’s new most-bullish analyst explains why you should keep buying.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Two Officiants Walk Into a Wine Bar
Kaitlyn Barclay and Ingrid Parl have each performed wedding ceremonies for three couples. They recently had their own.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Lori Vallow Daybell can be tried in the death of estranged husband
A woman who conspired to kill her two children is competent to stand trial in the Arizona death of her estranged husband as well.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Calling all gen AI disruptors of the enterprise! Apply now to present at Transform 2025
Apply to present your AI innovation at Transform's Innovation Showcase and gain exposure to top industry decision-makers.VentureBeat - Dec. 6 -
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No. 24 Army tries to end 1st season in the AAC with a championship by beating Tulane
Army can finish off a smashing debut in the American Athletic Conference by winning the conference title game over Tulane on its home field in West Point, New YorkABC News - Dec. 5 -
Who is the South Korean leader who tried to impose martial law?
Decades of achievement led Yoon Suk Yeol to the pinnacle of political power in South Korea, but his legacy may boil down to a single, baffling decision to send out troops under martial law to ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
'Blitz's' transformation of a child in wartime
The wartime London-set film includes moments of real peril for the young boy at its center.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
How Supreme Court decision could transform transgender health care
The Supreme Court seems poised to uphold a Tennessee law restricting gender transition treatments for minors. NBC News' Jo Yurcaba discusses the potential far-reaching implications of the case and ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Police seek dog owner after fatal attack on young deer in royal park
Footage released of spaniel chasing deer in ‘deeply distressing’ incident in Richmond Park. Police are looking for the owner of a pet dog that is believed to have chased and killed a deer in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
An Indigenous Group in Quebec Tries to Keep the Caribou Alive
The Canadian government is threatening to use emergency measures to protect three caribou herds at risk of dying out in Quebec.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Princess of Wales joins royals as Qatari state visit to the UK starts
The Princess of Wales helped kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip to Britain as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a key ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
AWS SageMaker is transforming into a combined data and AI hub
The next-generation of SageMaker will make accessing data assets and wide-ranging tools to make the most of them faster than ever.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’
Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’. The son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent killed himself after ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Kansas City Royals reach agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games
The Kansas City Royals say they have reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their games next seasonABC News - Dec. 3 -
Queens Royals vs. Winthrop Eagles: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
How to watch Queens University vs. Winthrop basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Liquid AI’s new STAR model architecture outshines Transformer efficiency
The STAR framework leverages evolutionary algorithms and a numerical encoding system to balance quality and efficiency in AI models.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
Man jailed for murdering girlfriend he set on fire
Leigh Pateman doused petrol over Ellen Marshall and deliberately set her on fire during an argument.BBC News - Dec. 2
