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Top stories - The New York Times
Brett Favre, a Personal Injury Lawyer and a 30-Second Pitch for Trump
An ad in Pennsylvania, paid for by a lawyer in Florida, uses a Hall of Fame quarterback to promote Donald J. Trump on national security.18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Amazon cashierless tech competitor Grabango shutters after failing to secure funding
Grabango had inked deals with grocers including Aldi and Giant Eagle, along with convenience store chains 7-Eleven and Circle K.18 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The Popular Fallout Board Game Is 30% Off At Amazon For A Limited Time
If you've already explored the wastelands of the Fallout video games and have wrapped up Prime Video's excellent Fallout TV series, why not try out some Fallout-themed tabletop adventuring with ...18 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
FBI creates its own crypto token to nab suspects in alleged fraud scheme
Sting operation has already led to three arrests for ‘on-demand market manipulation’ on trading platforms18 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Walmart bets on multiple AI models with new Wallaby LLM
Walmart wants to develop AI applications with a mix of internal and off the shelf AI models.18 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Liftoff launches Cortex, a machine-learning model that improves mobile ads
Liftoff launches its new machine-learning platform Cortex, which improves mobile ad campaigns using tailored neural network models.18 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The AI Nobel Prizes Could Change the Focus of Research
It has been a billboard week for artificial intelligence research. But could big wins for Demis Hassabis and Geoffrey Hinton change broader scientific incentives?20 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices end at lowest in a week, with U.S. crude supplies up more than expected
Oil futures on Wednesday stretched their losses into a second straight session to settle at their lowest in a week, pressured after official data on U.S. inventories revealed a nearly ...21 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
AI startup Writer, currently fundraising at a $1.9 billion valuation, launches new model to compete with OpenAI
AI startup Writer, which is currently fundraising at a $1.9 billion valuation, launches a new model to compete with OpenAI.21 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Marriott to Improve Data-Security Practices, Pay $52 Million in U.S. Settlements
The hotel operator agreed to pay a penalty and implement enhanced data-security practices as part of separate settlements with the FTC and U.S. states related to data breaches that affected ...21 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The pile of ‘cash’ in crypto sits near record levels. Why that’s bullish for bitcoin.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.22 hours ago - Crypto -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves and director Jan de Bont revisit 'Speed' 30 years later
As part of this year's Beyond Fest, the stars and director of the 1994 movie reunited after a screening to discuss the making of an unexpected action classic.22 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Readyverse launches Promptopia generative AI creation tool for digital worlds
Readyverse Studios, a publisher of games and digital worlds, has unveiled Promptopia as an AI-powered generative creation tool.22 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
This Move by Adobe Will Help Creators Get Credit for Work Used by AIs
The software powerhouse plans to release a free app to ensure creative types aren’t overlooked with their work finds its way into AI-generated content.22 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Millions under evacuation orders grow as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
Florida officials are urging millions of residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.23 hours ago - Florida -
Business - CNBC
Mega Millions is raising ticket prices from $2 to $5, but promises bigger payouts—here's what to know
Mega Millions will increase its ticket prices for only the second time in the lottery's history, starting in April 2025.23 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Bazooka Tango launches open beta for Shardbound Web3 card game
Bazooka Tango announced the open beta for Shardbound, a fantasy trading card game with Web3 rewards.23 hours ago - US Open -
Politics - The Hill
12:30 Report — Floridians flee ahead of Hurricane Milton’s evening landfall
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. The coverage of Hurricane Milton is so scary. Please, everyone, follow evacuation orders. Here’s what’s happening: Hurricane Milton is expected to make ...Yesterday -
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Top stories - CBS News
Honda recalls 1.7 million U.S. vehicles over steering risk
Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Record selling of Chinese stocks by hedge funds follows disappointing press conference, Goldman Sachs says
After a press conference by the National Development and Reform Commission yielded little in the way of new measures, Goldman Sachs says it recorded the largest single-day net selling of Chinese ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Michigan Students Veto Pro-Palestinian Funding Freeze for Student Clubs
In a fraught meeting, the student government rejected a plan to redirect its budget from campus activities to aid for Gaza. But the fight is not over.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Bridgit Mendler's space startup Northwood passes first test, connecting prototype antenna to Planet satellites
Northwood Space, the startup led by Bridgit Mendler, passed its first major development test last week by connecting with Planet imagery satellites in orbit.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
"The Dish: Recipe" – Lemony shrimp and bean stew in 30 minutes
In today's "The Dish: Recipe" on "CBS Mornings Plus," we team up with Emily Weinstein from New York Times Cooking to make a delicious Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew. This easy recipe takes just 30 ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Human Rights Campaign launching ad blitz for Harris, other Democrats
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Equality Votes political action committee are launching a multimillion-dollar digital ad blitz aimed at reaching "equality voters" for the Harris-Walz ticket in ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Hearing Aid Giant Starkey Bet Big on AI, and It’s Paying Off
Starkey, the country’s largest hearing aid producer, just announced a new AI-powered device.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
SpaceX Wields Power Over Satellite Rivals to Boost Starlink
The Elon Musk-led space company asked rival satellite operators to cede valuable spectrum rights during talks to negotiate launches.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Amazon Dreams of AI Agents That Do the Shopping for You
Amazon feeds its large language models vast quantities of retail data. It says its AI agents might someday be smart enough to buy you stuff without you even having to ask.Yesterday - Amazon -
Tech - VentureBeat
Hailuo gets feature competitive, launching image-to-video AI generation capability
At the time it was released in early September 2024, Hailuo only supported text-to-video, but it is catching up to U.S. rivals now.Yesterday -
World - CBS News
AI-generated video purportedly showing fiery Beirut skyline goes viral
A video montage posted to X showed massive fires on the Beirut skyline — but the most dramatic scene was made by artificial intelligence.3 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
One of the Biggest AI Boomtowns Is Rising in a Tech-Industry Backwater
Blackstone and TikTok’s parent are among the companies investing in data centers in a Malaysian state better known for its palm-oil plantations.3 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
AI to Have Human-Level Abilities in a Few Years, SoftBank CEO Says
Masayoshi Son reiterated his bullish forecasts for artificial intelligence in a speech that stressed advances made by OpenAI.October 3 - Artificial Intelligence -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
OpenAI Nearly Doubles Valuation to $157 Billion in Funding Round
The startup behind ChatGPT raised $6.6 billion from backers including Microsoft, SoftBank and Thrive Capital.October 2 -
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