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Author warns of artificial intelligence without guardrails in new book
This week marks 29 years since an epic man versus machine battle. It's when IBM's supercomputer, Deep Blue, beat Garry Kasparov, the world's best chess player, in 37 moves. Kasparov eventually ...CBS News - 33m -
Vance in Paris after questioning authority of U.S. judicial system
Vice President Vance landed in Europe on Monday for an artificial intelligence summit after questioning the authority of the U.S. judicial system in a social media post. CBS News White House ...CBS News - 1h -
DNA and a Thumbprint Help Authorities Solve 2003 Long Island Murder
A former neighbor of Edna Schubert, 88, who was beaten to death in her Suffolk County home, was arrested after a retired detective urged the use of new technology in the case.The New York Times - 1h -
Saudi authorities free student sentenced to 34 years for tweets, activists say
A Saudi doctoral student at Leeds University in Britain has been freed after seeing her 34-year sentence for her activity on Twitter in Saudi Arabia drastically reducedABC News - 8h -
A life in quotes: Tom Robbins
The bestselling counterculture novelist, whose books included Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Another Roadside Attraction, has died at 92. Tom Robbins, the bestselling chronicler of the weird, ...The Guardian - 9h -
Kansas City Had Flaws That Even Patrick Mahomes Couldn’t Mask
A shoddy offensive line and a depleted group of wide receivers proved too much to overcome, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 12h -
Patrick Mahomes’s Super Bowl Loss Creates a Striking Parallel With Tom Brady
Mahomes’s 106-27 record as a starter is nearly identical to Brady’s 104-29 mark through the same number of career starts.The New York Times - 12h -
Tom Brady Delivered Star Power, but Not Enough Powerful Game Analysis
Brady’s presence might have made the Super Bowl LIX broadcast feel bigger, but it wasn’t by anything he said, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 12h -
Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92
Tom Robbins, the literary prankster-philosopher who charmed, enlightened and addled millions of readers with such adventures as "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Jitterbug Perfume," has diedABC News - 20h -
Tom Brady's legacy was Super Bowl's second-biggest winner
The argument for Tom Brady being the greatest is still intact, and actually a bit wider than before.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Counterculture author Tom Robbins, known for his irreverent bestselling novels, dies at 92
His first novel, "Another Roadside Attraction," was published in 1971 when Robbins was 39 -- more than three decades after declaring to his parents, at age 5, that he'd be a writer.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Jim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government
“It's something that people evaluated and voted for on November 5,” the Ohio Republican said.Politico - 1d -
Falling costs drive green energy — even as political tides shift
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Falling costs drive green energy — even as political tides shift The U.S. is barreling toward ...The Hill - 3h -
Evening Report — Trump opens second term with high approval, order frenzy
Presented by March of Dimes — President Trump's job approval rating after three tumultuous weeks in office is as high as it’s ever been, despite outrage in Washington {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP ...The Hill - 3h -
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Had a Huge Weekend On Steam, And It May Get Even Bigger
Since it's only February, it might be too soon to say that the action-RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is going to be a game of the year contender. But this title's popularity is already ...GameSpot - 9h -
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Blues Could Become Major Sellers At The Trade Deadline
The St. Louis Blues surfaced in trade speculation and rumors near the end of last week. At risk of missing the playoffs again, will they be sellers and trade their captain?Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Why Fox Paid Tom Brady $375 Million to Call the Super Bowl
Brady’s Super Bowl broadcast moment was years in the making.The New York Times - 21h -
Tom Robbins, 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues' author, dies at 92
Author Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy, died Sunday.NBC News - 1d -
Tom Robbins, comic novelist of US counterculture, dies aged 92
Author of books including Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Another Roadside Attraction, was known for his outlandish tales of sex, drugs and mysticism. Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Poor customer service hitting trust in UK tax authority
Both individuals and most businesses have lost faith in HMRC, spending watchdog findsFinancial Times - 1d -
Even NFL referees get jersey numbers — here's why
You likely aren't looking for the jersey of your favorite NFL referee — so why do they have jersey numbers?The Hill - 1d -
Tom Robbins, Whose Comic Novels Drew a Cult Following, Dies at 92
He blended pop philosophy and absurdist comedy in best-selling books like “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Skinny Legs and All.”The New York Times - 1d -
Bodies of migrants found in Libya mass grave, authorities say
It comes just days after another mass grave with 19 bodies was found on a farm nearby.BBC News - 1d -
Blues: Insider Gives New Brayden Schenn Trade Talks Update
Here's the latest on St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn, and the trade talks surrounding him.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Blackhawks Drop Crazy Match Vs Blues; Lose In Shootout 6-5
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout. This Winter Classic rematch was incredible.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Patrick Mahomes mounts assault on Tom Brady’s GOAT legacy
Tom Brady’s role as Fox Sports commentator is rather well paid, to put it mildly. The most successful player in NFL history, winner of seven Super Bowls – six with the New England Patriots, one ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cuylle scores 2 in 3rd period as Rangers rally to beat Blue Jackets 4-3
Will Cuylle scored twice in the third period and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3ABC News - 1d -
Grant scores 18 in Jackson State's 92-44 victory against Mississippi Valley State
Led by Shannon Grant's 18 points, the Jackson State Tigers defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 92-44ABC News - 2d -
Giants 2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Will Big Blue take QB at No. 3 or address other needs?
After a disastrous 3-14 season in 2024, the New York Giants have the 2025 NFL Draft's third overall pick. Here's what the experts have them doing.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mexico authorities order factory cleanup after Guardian toxic waste investigation
Inquiry uncovered health problems in neighborhood near Monterrey-area plant that processes US hazardous waste. Mexican environmental regulators say they have discovered 30,000 tons of improperly ...The Guardian - 2d -
Patrick Mahomes Is on the Cusp of Ending a Debate With Tom Brady
If Kansas City wins the Super Bowl, there’s no question who the greatest playoff quarterback is, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
My son’s father died, but his stepmother won’t return his calls. We don’t even know if there’s a will. What now?
“My son is hurt, to say the least, that she is acting this way.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Dorsey, William & Mary Tribe to visit Camden, Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
William & Mary visits Delaware in CAA play SaturdayABC News - 2d -
DOJ ordered review of ‘gender ideology’ compliance at child safety authority
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), the primary U.S. nonprofit fighting child sexual exploitation, said Friday that it is removing all references to transgender people ...NBC News - 3d -
Report: Blues & Maple Leafs Almost Made Blockbuster Trade
According to NHL insider Jeff Marek, the Blues and Maple Leafs almost made a big trade a few years back.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Blues: 3 Potential Trade Destinations For Brayden Schenn
Brayden Schenn is creating chatter in the rumor mill, so let's look at three potential landing spots for the Blues captain.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
NFL insider Tom Pelissero shares intel on Patriots' new coordinators
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero provided interesting background on new Patriots coordinators Josh McDaniels and Terrell Williams.Yahoo Sports - 3d
