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Yes, college kickers are getting better: data shows they're scoring more from farther away than ever

Once a punchline in college football, college kickers are proving more capable by the year

CBS Sports - 9h

OpenAI investigating whether DeepSeek improperly obtained data

OpenAI is examining whether Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek improperly obtained data from its models to build a popular new AI assistant, a spokesperson confirmed to The ...

The Hill - 2d

'I have to be a better owner,' Jets' Johnson says

Woody Johnson says he has to "look in the mirror, and I have to be a better owner."

ESPN - 3d

Children raped and abused in hotels, police data suggests

Figures shared exclusively with BBC News show 504 reported offences took place in hotels in 2023.

BBC News - 3d

Why are Australia so much better than England?

BBC cricket reporter Henry Moeran explores the possible reasons why the gap in quality between Australia and England is so significant in women's cricket.

BBC News - 3d

Essential principles to produce and consume data for AI acceleration

VB LAB INSIGHTS: This is a VB Lab Insights article presented by Capital One. AI offers transformative potential, but unlocking its value requires strong data management. AI builds on a solid data ...

VentureBeat - 3d

Data Centers Have a Cooling Problem—These Companies Are Solving It

3D Architech and Apheros are working on innovative solutions to make those big AI brains more sustainable.

Inc. - 4d

Is DeepSeek really sending data to China? Let’s decode

DeepSeek-R1 can collect and store on servers located in China, but there's an easy way to circumvent this.

VentureBeat - 4d

Competition or growth? It’s better to have both

Political interference fuels uncertainty for businesses in need of a stable competition policy

Financial Times - 5d

So, you want my data? What’s in it for me?

Data collection doesn’t just generate value for the company that gathers it. It also imposes a cost on the data subject.

The Hill - 6d

Better Meetings Need Better Leaders. Here’s How to Set the Tone

One of the most powerful leadership tools is role modeling, and it can help you have more efficient and effective meetings.

Inc. - 6d

The U.S. economy was already revved up before Trump took office. Could it get a lot better?

Donald Trump has vowed to turbo-charge the U.S. economy, but it’s been expanding well above its typical speed for more than two years and it probably finished 2024 with another burst of strong ...

MarketWatch - 6d

Trump needs to do better on infrastructure this time around

The United States is in dire need of major infrastructure investments, with Donald Trump's past promises yet to be fulfilled, and the Biden administration's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Meta Spending to Soar on AI, Massive Data Center

The social-media giant plans to spend between $60 billion and $65 billion, the latest sign of tech companies’ accelerating investments into artificial intelligence.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

A guide to a better credit score in 2025

CBS News' Jill Schlesinger explains how to improve your FICO score as national average hits 717

CBS News - Jan. 23

One reason renting is better than buying — for now

Tenants’ wages have gone up faster than rents, which has boosted affordability.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

'You Better Get Dressed': Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube Recalls Pre-Game Brawl Against Canadiens And Players Share Memories in Montreal

Max Pacioretty, Ryan Reaves, and Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube look back on their time playing in the city and their historic buildings.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Investors better hope inflation and intangibles never meet

Unlike physical assets, those we cannot see have never been tested by rising prices

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Polestar Has a Bold Plan—Get Better at Selling Cars

The China-controlled EV brand has been losing tens of thousands of dollars on every car sold. With a US ban on Chinese car sales looming, the company needs to quickly turn things around.

Wired - Jan. 17

Is a HELOC better than a credit card in 2025?

A HELOC could be better than a credit card this year, thanks to these three big reasons.

CBS News - Jan. 16

How to Automate Your Marketing to Achieve a Better ROI

Triggered direct mail can quickly turn your sales funnel from stagnant to stellar.

Inc. - Jan. 16

GOP to California: Build back better

Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.

Politico - Jan. 15

Small nuclear reactors are coming, but big is still better

SMRs, typically built in factories, could cut construction times, financing costs and many other risks of building on site

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Are Roth IRAs really better? Not necessarily.

Roths may be overrated for most investors, new research suggests.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Will a home equity loan or HELOC be better this January?

The decision between the two popular home equity borrowing options will depend on these factors now.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin on the truth behind building better habits

Bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin talks about how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to sticking to New Year's resolutions.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Forget 2 per cent — there is a better way to measure global security contributions

Hammering countries about Nato’s target has not made the world a safer place

Financial Times - Jan. 8

The slow path to reliable data on child sexual abuse

Publishing limited statistics is still vital to ensure scrutiny and transparency as people end up speculating anyway

Financial Times - Jan. 7

American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025

Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

BBC News - Jan. 7

Are the new personal data rules workable?

Also in this newsletter: India’s forex reserves fall to an eight-month low and Kumar Mangalam Birla’s mantra

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Manchester United's well-earned draw at Liverpool points to better times ahead

Sunday's well-earned draw was as good as Man United have looked under Ruben Amorim, and provides hope.

ESPN - Jan. 6

China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.

Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January

There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?

Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.