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Karen Pryor, Guru of Positive Reinforcement, Is Dead at 92
She was so successful at training dolphins that she began applying the same techniques to other creatures, including dogs — and humans.The New York Times - 9h -
Madison Durr scores 27 points and Monmouth wins 92-83 over Delaware
Led by Madison Durr's 27 points, the Monmouth Hawks defeated the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 92-83ABC News - 1d -
No. 1 Auburn holds off No. 23 Ole Miss; Johni Broome scores 20 points in 92-82 victory
Ole Miss got to within one point of Auburn in the second half before the No. 1 Tigers pulled away.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Faces a Leadership Test
Ms. Bass, a longtime state and federal lawmaker, was seen as a pragmatic leader before the fires. But many Los Angeles residents are looking for something bolder at the moment.The New York Times - 1d -
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Don’t count on ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks repeating their winning streak this year, these Wall Street gurus warn
Only buying last year’s winners may actually come back to haunt you.MarketWatch - 3d -
Sources: Ash accepts DC position at Notre Dame
Chris Ash has accepted the job of defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, sources told ESPN. It will be his fifth coordinator job at a power conference program.ESPN - 4d -
Bishop's position is untenable, say church leaders
Church leaders call for an investigation after the Bishop of Liverpool denies allegations of assault.BBC News - 4d -
Reeves’ growth strategy depends on selling positive changes
The chancellor needs to shout about reforms to the Treasury that could both deliver and, crucially, reassure investorsFinancial Times - 4d -
RFK Jr. pushed to explain changing abortion position
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire) brought up Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s past comments on abortion during his Senate confirmation hearing to be President Trump's secretary of Health and Human ...CBS News - 4d -
Jay Mazur, Zealous Advocate for Garment Workers, Dies at 92
A blunt-speaking, Bronx-born labor leader, he successfully pushed to legalize undocumented union members but fought a losing battle against globalization.The New York Times - 5d -
Hass or Shepard? The difference between these avocado varieties is more than just the colour | Yasmine Probst and Karen Zoszak
Shepard avocados, slightly milder and sweeter than the popular Hass variety, are in season from February until April. More summer essentials Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email ...The Guardian - 6d -
DeepSeek-R1’s bold bet on reinforcement learning: How it outpaced OpenAI at 3% of the cost
DeepSeek-R1’s Monday release has sent shockwaves through the AI community, disrupting assumptions about what’s required to achieve cutting-edge AI performance. This story focuses on exactly how ...VentureBeat - Jan. 26 -
No. 5 Houston stuns No. 12 Kansas with clutch 3-pointers for 92-86 win in double OT
Missed free throws prevented the Jayhawks from putting Houston away in the first overtime.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 26 -
Burberry Sees Positive Signs as Turnaround Plan Continues
The company upgraded its earnings outlook as sales returned to growth in the Americas, saying efforts to revamp its brand showed positive signs over the key holiday period.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
‘A difficult position’: global investors’ verdict on Reeves at Davos
UK chancellor used meetings at Swiss gathering to try and repair relations with business leadersFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
From Chris Isaak to Karen O, David Lynch's musical collaborators recount his strange, sonic mysticism
The director leaves a legacy of albums and musical projects as wonderfully weird as his films. Artists who joined him at different points of his journey speak about how it was to make songs with him.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 22 -
Report: 49ers discussed Carroll for defensive coordinator position
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly discussed the idea of pursuing former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their open defensive coordinator position.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Bimla Bissell, Ambassadors’ Aide and a Social Hub in India, Dies at 92
Her home drew generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Dodgers closing in on deal with Kirby Yates as they continue to reinforce bullpen
No contract has been finalized yet, but it appears as though the Dodgers are on the verge of their latest notable addition this offseason in Kirby Yates.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Open-source DeepSeek-R1 uses pure reinforcement learning to match OpenAI o1 — at 95% less cost
The company developed DeepSeek-R1 by using pure reinforcement learning on top of DeepSeek-V3-Base, and matched or beat o1 on some benchmarks.VentureBeat - Jan. 20 -
Emanuel blasts Trump for 'flexibility' on TikTok position
Rahm Emanuel, President Biden’s ambassador to Japan, sharply criticized President-elect Trump for reversing his position on TikTok, saying the app still poses a danger to the American people so ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
André Soltner, Famed Chef at New York’s Lutèce, Dies at 92
Customers returned again and again for his impeccable French dishes at a restaurant that one food critic said “set the gold standard.”The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response
Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Meet Japan’s Original Decluttering Guru (No, Not That One)
Before Marie Kondo stormed into the global consciousness, Hideko Yamashita taught Japan the art of creating tidier spaces.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Charles Handy, Management Expert Who Predicted Many Modern Trends, Dies at 92
A bestselling author, who hated to be called a management guru, foresaw the rise of remote work and the decline of corporate lifers.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Trump team is talking with LA about fire zones tour, Mayor Karen Bass says
Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass has been in communication with members of the incoming administration.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic
Sweden's government says the country will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance’s presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater ...ABC News - Jan. 12 -
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Gov. Newsom says he has ‘faith in our leaders’ as L.A. Mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) says he has "absolute faith" in his state's leaders when asked about Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Bass has been criticized for being out of town on a trip to Ghana ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Deshaun Watson's new Achilles injury potentially jeopardizes $92 million
The team says he rolled his ankle in Miami. How and when he did it is the question.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Line of fire: LA mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny as historic blazes devour city
Seething residents are questioning city’s preparedness, even as hurricane-force winds and climate crisis created unprecedented calamity conditions. As a series of wildfires in the Los Angeles ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Ohio State's gutsy Cotton Bowl win reinforces why it went all-in this season with $20 million roster
The blueprint for Ohio State's revenge tour began just over a year ago as arch-rival Michigan hoisted the trophyCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
'Absolute disgrace Rangers are in this position' - what now for Clement?
Rangers were nine points behind Celtic at Christmas. Now they are 15 back despite winning the derby. So what happens now?BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Video shows Mayor Karen Bass refuse to answer L.A. fires questions as she returns from trip abroad
Mayor Karen Bass refused to answer questions about the Los Angeles fires on Wednesday as a reporter pressed her about being out of town while fires burned out of control in her city.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
CNN polling guru: Biden 'flat-out bonkers' on chance of beating Trump
CNN’s Harry Enten said President Biden's recent comments about possibly securing a victory in the last election against President-elect Trump if he had not dropped out are “flat-out bonkers” in a ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Scholes: INEOS have done 'nothing positive' at Utd
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has criticised the club's leadership group, claiming he cannot think of anything positive Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have done since they arrived ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
The Top Remaining M.L.B. Free Agents at Each Position
There is still at least one superstar available, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Texans RB Dameon Pierce breaks off for 92-yard TD run
After the Texans' starters were pulled, backup RB Pierce scored one of Houston's longest rushing touchdowns ever.ESPN - Jan. 5
