New technique helps LLMs rein in CoT lengths, optimizing reasoning without exploding compute costs

Judge blocks deportation of pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests

A judge has, for the time being, blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist arrested by ICE over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Francis rests in hospital as Holy Year marches on without him, this weekend dedicated to volunteers

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from double pneumonia as the Vatican’s Holy Year is proceeding without him

ABC News - Mar. 8

How to Watch CBS Online Without Cable to Livestream NCAA March Madness Games & More

Cord-cutters can watch live sports without having to spend hundreds of dollars through these affordable streaming options.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Trial Set for Men Accused of Targeting Iranian Dissident in New York

Prosecutors say the men helped direct a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at Masih Alinejad. The trial is expected to show Iran’s efforts to punish those who criticize it, no matter where they are.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Arrest of pro-Palestinian activist sparks protests in New York

Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and legal permanent resident, was arrested by federal immigration agents at his apartment. Khalil has helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at ...

NBC News - Mar. 10

With mass rehirings ordered and a plea to the Supreme Court, Trump's court fights scale new heights

Judges this week ordered the government to reinstate thousands of workers, while the administration turned to the Supreme Court for help rolling back judicial powers.

NBC News - 4d

Who is Naquan Jones? 5 things to know about Chargers new defensive tackle

The Chargers needed some depth on their defensive line and found that in Naquan Jones. He should help replace the loss of 2024 standout Poona Ford.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Karaban, Johnson help UConn men pull away from Villanova for 73-56 win in Big East Tournament quarterfinal

NEW YORK – Alex Karaban and Samson Johnson took over down the stretch as the UConn men’s basketball team pulled away from Villanova for a 73-56 win in the quarterfinal round of the Big East ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Mark Carney to be next Canada PM after winning Liberal leadership race

Former central banker will be only second prime minister in Canadian history without a seat in parliament. ‘Boring guy’ whose economic acumen could help Canada tackle Trump Mark Carney, the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

The Dangerously High Cost of Tolerating Trump

Making government more efficient is an admirable goal. But this administration is bent on destroying it, putting our lives and businesses at risk.

Inc. - Mar. 11

How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.

CBS News - 5d

What could it cost for Jaguars to sign Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp?

If the Jacksonville Jaguars have any interest in signing Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp, what might it cost to do so?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins winners and losers: Bengals' rich WRs may cost others

Some fascinating NFL business concluded Sunday as Bengals WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins agreed to extensions. This could cost their teammates.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Close Brothers swings to loss as banks brace for potential car finance redress costs

FTSE 250 bank set aside £165mn to cover costs of potential motor finance mis-selling after sector-wide regulatory probe

Financial Times - 12h

How Yelp reviewed competing LLMs for correctness, relevance and tone to develop its user-friendly AI assistant

Yelp found that when it first launched a GPT-4o-powered AI chatbot, usage rates dropped. But training it to sound like a human changed that.

VentureBeat - Mar. 7

GenLayer offers novel approach for AI agent transactions: getting multiple LLMs to vote on a suitable contract

GenLayer is betting that AI-driven contracts, enforced on the blockchain, will be the foundation for a trillion-dollar marketplace.

VentureBeat - Mar. 10

Luka Doncic on whether he will play on Friday versus the Nuggets

Will Luka Doncic, who exploded for 45 points on Thursday versus the Bucks, play on Friday against the Nuggets?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

The best reactions to Michigan basketball stunning Maryland in Big Ten Tournament

After the stunning victory in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, social media exploded reacting to the Wolverines' victory.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Inside Zoom’s AI evolution: From basic meeting tools to agentic productivity platform powered by LLMs and SLMs

Zoom's CTO explains how the web conferencing vendor’s technology has evolved and expanded into agentic AI capabilities.

VentureBeat - 1d

Orion Security emerges from stealth using LLMs to track your enterprise’s data flow and stop it from leaking out

Beyond catching malicious insiders, Orion also distinguishes between human errors and external attackers for specificity.

VentureBeat - 5h

Rubio and Trump Officials Clash With Elon Musk in an Explosive Meeting

Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk appears to mark end of audacious operation

Some say incursion achieved many goals while others wonder if it cost Ukrainian lives for no tangible gain. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Under constant attack from drones attached ...

The Guardian - 4d

Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his new Ferrari team was pressure tested in Australia, where he finished a disappointing 10th on debut, and was frustrated by a bad strategy Sunday that cost him ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his new Ferrari team was pressure tested in Australia, where he finished a disappointing 10th on debut, and was frustrated by a bad strategy that cost him a ...

ABC News - 2d

Brian James, founding guitarist of punk's The Damned, dead at 70

Brian James penned "New Rose," the first U.K. punk single, and helped kick off both hardcore and goth subcultures.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

US makes fresh push for World Bank to back nuclear power

New administration wants Washington-based multilateral lender to help the west compete with China and Russia

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Tilting Point launches $150M user acquisition fund to boost mobile games

Tilting Point has launched a new $150 million user acquisition (UA) fund to help developers scale their games and apps.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

Steelers updated mock draft after the DK Metcalf trade

Steelers get help on defensive line in new mock draft after DK Metcalf trade.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

The Rise of Women’s Basketball

Caitlin Clark helped push the sport to new highs. She didn’t do it alone.

The New York Times - 2d

What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?

Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.

CBS News - 7h

Join GameSpot And Giant Bomb Every Week For The New Power Block

Irritable? Dry skin? Don't know what to watch in a separate tab while you're at work? We here at GameSpot and Giant Bomb can help you with as many as one of these three. (Try putting some cream ...

GameSpot - Mar. 11

Animal shelter helps pigeons to restore their reputation

An Oakland animal shelter is trying to help pigeons go from pests to pets. Itay Hod has the story.

CBS News - 2d

Agent ordered to pay costs to former Chelsea director after losing High Court Case bid

Football agent Saif Alrubie has lost his latest court battle with former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia and has been ordered to pay her £150,000 in costs.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'

The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector

BBC News - 4d

Anthropic researchers forced Claude to become deceptive — what they discovered could save us from rogue AI

Anthropic researchers reveal groundbreaking techniques to detect hidden objectives in AI systems, training Claude to conceal its true goals before successfully uncovering them through innovative ...

VentureBeat - 5d

Chris Mason: Starmer echoes Liz Truss on reform of government

Sir Keir's argument overlaps with the former PM's - that the proliferation of arm's length bodies slow down change.

BBC News - 5d

Colorado State men's basketball fights off Nevada to reach Mountain West semifinals

It was an ugly, grinder of a basketball game but Colorado State kept Nevada at arms length to advance to the Mountain West men's basketball semifinals

Yahoo Sports - 4d