Sent to its corner during last round of realignment, how the Pac 12 emerged emboldened as an agent of chaos

Donald Trump Isn’t the Only Chaos Agent

He’s not even the biggest one. Monumental change will instead come from tech—from AI.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

The Cavaliers are now 12-0, but how long can their historic season-opening winning streak last?

Cleveland is halfway to Golden State's record for most consecutive wins to open a season

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 hours ago

Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos

Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Bottom 10: USC left longing for the good ol' Pac-12

If the Trojans were going to turn college football upside down, the least they could do is win some games.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Chaos Hit the Big 12. Deion Sanders Is Still Standing.

Colorado has a real shot at the College Football Playoff, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

Why Georgia’s political chaos could mortally wound its EU ambitions

Also in this newsletter: why the wealthy should bear the burden of tackling climate change

World - Financial Times - October 28

MLS Cup playoffs: Round 1 sees LAFC, Galaxy emerge as favorites

Inter Miami's elimination wasn't the only shock of Round One, so ESPN unpacks the highs and lows of the wild beginnings of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.

Sports - ESPN - 17 hours ago

Conference realignment cheat sheet: Why the SEC is stronger than ever

Here's a rundown of the four new non-geographic superconferences.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

10 Takeaways from Week 10: Ohio State gets a much-needed win, while the Big 12 devolves into chaos

Plus, two blowouts in ACC country simplify the conference race down the stretch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Lithuania votes in the 2nd round of its parliamentary election, with change uncertain

Lithuanians will vote Sunday in the second round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains for the left-leaning opposition

World - ABC News - October 25

Why some emergency alert systems failed during Hurricane Helene

Some people living in the path of Hurricane Helene may not have received crucial warnings to evacuate from the dangerous storm that killed more than 200 people across multiple states. While severe ...

Anthropic Wants Its AI Agent to Control Your Computer

Claude is the first major AI model to be able to take control of a computer to do useful work.

Tech - Wired - October 22

How Did an Ordinary Brooklyn Street Corner Become a Viral Meme?

A viral photo of three fast-food chains on a Brooklyn street corner is something of a Rorschach test on social media. It has multiple meanings for New Yorkers, too.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29

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