New Study Re Evaluates ‘Worst Case’ Scenario for Thwaites Glacier

Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes

It turns out that LLMs encode quite a bit of knowledge about the truthfulness of their answers, even when they give the wrong one.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds

Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar. Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form but when it comes to animals putting ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds

Australian researchers have poked holes in an old thought-experiment known as the "infinite monkey theorem".

Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare

A specialist car will have instruments installed to measure light levels from oncoming headlights.

Biden expected to complete draft LNG study this year

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden expected to complete draft LNG study this year The Biden administration plans to publish ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Why This Could Be the Worst Wizards Team Ever

Washington went 15-67 a year ago. It could get even more dire, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season

Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report ...

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Germany's Scholz: Al-Sinwar responsible for the worst crimes

World - Yahoo News - October 17

The Trade for Deshaun Watson Is Officially the Worst in Sports History

Watson has played his last snap as a member of the Browns. The damage is only beginning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Starbucks Is Finally Fixing Its Founder’s Worst Mistake

The coffee chain bet big on a weird idea that no one but the founder wanted.

Business - Inc. - October 30

The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024

Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.

What are the best and worst movies about elections?

As the US prepares to vote for a new president, a look back at the difficulties Hollywood election films have faced. The US presidential election takes up an enormous amount of space in the news ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Betting buzz: The worst bad beat of the year?

One Tua Tagovailoa cost prop bettors, a losing streak came to an end and big underdogs continue to win outright in this week's NFL betting storylines.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

What Is the Worst Version of a Second Trump Administration?

Opinion columnists break down what the worst version of a second Trump administration would be.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump’s election victory is Starmer’s worst nightmare

The Republican’s victory threatens the UK’s already anaemic growth

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Re-assessing the October 2022 market crisis (vibes-based edition)

Seems legit

World - Financial Times - October 16

Can Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams recreate their Packers magic with Jets?

The New York Jets are hoping that trading for Adams can help spark their middling offense.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Substitute teacher accused of re-enacting George Floyd murder in Minnesota classroom

An off-duty Wisconsin police officer working as a substitute teacher is under investigation after he was accused of re-enacting the murder of George Floyd, making "racially harmful comments" and ...

Munich Re Lifts Outlook Despite Third-Quarter Miss

Munich Re’s third-quarter net profit missed consensus forecasts due to hurricane losses but the company said it expected to beat its full-year target.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

European leaders meet to re-energise offshore wind power

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Stay or Go: Should Mets re-sign Pete Alonso?

In the case of free agent Pete Alonso and the Mets, there's more at work here than 'how much should we offer a power-hitting first baseman entering his age-30 season?'

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Will the Dodgers re-sign Teoscar Hernández? Walker Buehler? The offseason questions begin

As the offseason gets underway for the Dodgers, here's a primer on where things stand, and the questions they'll face as defending champions this winter.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

NFL Winners and Losers: Picking up the pieces from Sunday

Jim Harbaugh didn't need any time to get used to the NFL again, the Rams simply refuse to go away and the Bears' coaching staff is under a microscope.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Stay or Go: Should Yankees re-sign Gleyber Torres?

Gleyber Torres is a free agent after seven seasons in pinstripes. Should the Yankees bring back their second baseman?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Sen. Ted Cruz speaks after winning re-election in Texas

Sen. Ted Cruz addressed his supporters after winning re-election in Texas and accused Democrats of trying to "buy this Senate seat." Cruz celebrated the increased Latino support he received and ...

Sen. Sherrod Brown delivers concession speech after losing re-election

Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown spoke to supporters after conceding the Ohio Senate race to Republican Bernie Moreno, saying the result was "a disappointment but not a failure."

Stay or Go: Should Mets re-sign Jose Iglesias?

Of all the players on the 2024 Mets, the easiest throughline to cite when it comes to the team going from very bad to very good is Jose Iglesias.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Minnesota trans community feels "sense of fear" over Trump re-election

While some are celebrating President-elect Donald Trump's victory, it's causing concern through the transgender community in Minnesota.

Politics - CBS News - 2 days ago

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Madonna laments re-election of ‘convicted felon, rapist, bigot’ Donald Trump

Billie Eilish also expressed dismay at the re-election of Trump, calling him ‘someone who hates women so, so deeply’. Madonna has expressed outrage at the re-election of Donald Trump, describing ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

Stay or Go: Should Yankees re-sign Anthony Rizzo for 2025 season?

The Yankees declined Anthony Rizzo's club option for 2025 but should that be the end of the veteran first baseman's time in pinstripes?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 16 hours ago

Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen wins re-election in Nevada

Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen has won re-election in Nevada, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Sam Brown and holding on to an important seat for her party.

Polio cases surge in Pakistan

Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.

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