New open source AI leader Reflection 70B’s performance questioned, accused of ‘fraud’

Meta Introduces Spirit LM open source model that combines text and speech inputs/outputs

Spirit LM Expressive incorporates emotional cues into its speech generation and can detect and reflect anger, surprise, or joy.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 19

Opening statements begin in Delphi trial for man accused of killing two teenage girls

Opening statements are set for Friday in the trial of Richard Allen, who is charged with the 2017 murders of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German. Allen has pleaded not guilty to ...

Biggest questions for MLB playoffs Monday as Dodgers and Mets continue NLCS, Yankees and Guardians open ALCS

Can the Dodgers pull off another bullpen game? Is Carlos Rodón too risky?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

The ultranationalist TV channel fast becoming Israel’s most-watched news source

Channel 14, which counts Netanyahu as a supporter, has denied allegations that its coverage has incited war crimes. An ultranationalist Israeli television channel backed by the government is fast ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI

Startup Kairos Power plans to build small reactors to help supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Michael Parkinson's son defends new AI podcast

An AI version of the chat show host, who died last year, will interview guests in an eight-part series.

New Google AI Will Take Over Browsers: Report

The new product, code-named Project Jarvis, may reach users as soon as December, according to reports.

Business - Inc. - October 28

New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor

A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting teenager in new lawsuits

Six new lawsuits are filed in New York with allegations spanning from 1995 to 2021.

Number of Young People Accused of Serious Crimes Surges in New York City

A 37 percent rise in the number of young people accused in serious crimes mirrors a broader increase. But it has alarmed the police, who say young offenders could grow up to break the law again.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault and rape in new civil suits

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a wave of new sexual assault and rape accusations.

Lawsuit Accuses Ex-WWE Owner Vince McMahon Of Disturbing New Allegations

Netflix's recently released docuseries, Mr. McMahon , offered non-wrestling fans a revealing look at the embattled former owner of WWE, Vincent K. McMahon. That miniseries touched upon a WWE ring ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

New details on 15-year-old accused of killing parents, 3 siblings

A 15-year-old boy from Fall City, Washington, is suspected of killing his parents and three of his siblings. More details about the alleged crimes are emerging through court documents. CBS News ...

Sean Combs accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old in new lawsuit

In 2005, parents of a 10-year-old boy from Los Angeles sought to help their son's burgeoning career and flew with him to New York to meet people in the music industry.

Two new lawsuits accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually assaulting boys

The music mogul faces multiple lawsuits and criminal charges alleging sexual abuse, including of minors. He denies any wrongdoing.

How high is panic meter for Aaron Rodgers and New York?

Aaron Rodgers called the loss a "giveaway," and had some scorn for the refs, too. Six days after firing their coach, the Jets don't have much wiggle room anymore.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Musk’s $1 Million Offer Raises New Legal Questions

Some election lawyers said the giveaway may run into laws that prohibit paying people to register to vote.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Harris edges out Trump on key economic questions, new poll shows

Poll shows more voters support US vice-president’s tax and housing policies compared with the Republican nominee. Donald Trump has lost his advantage over Kamala Harris on who is best qualified ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Celtics' Neemias Queta emerges as valuable new weapon in breakout performance vs. Warriors

Queta gives a loaded Celtics team an important new dimension

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Trump ground game faces new fraud claims as video shows door-knock hack

Exclusive: clip from canvasser for Musk’s America Pac reveals apparent ease in which GPS location can be spoofed. US politics – live updates Donald Trump ’s ground game in Arizona and Nevada ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

The Federal Aviation Administration is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

The Biggest Expansion Yet for a Designer of Tiny Bags

A just-opened New York store is the first of three that the French brand Jacquemus plans to open by next spring.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19

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