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Xbox’s AI initiative with Muse is an attempt to read the tea leaves, not the room
Earlier today, the heads of Microsoft’s Xbox division revealed Muse, a generative AI model that intends to create both visuals and gameplay for games. The model, which was trained on the largely ...VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
PUBG Creator Thinks Players Will Initially Hate His Next Game
In late 2019, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds creator Brendan Greene offered the first glimpse of his next game, Prologue: Go Wayback . Unlike PUBG, Prologue isn't a shooter or a battle royale. ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
Citibank Joins Private Sector Retreat From Diversity Initiatives
In a politically charged business climate, the global banking giant joins peers in ending many diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, from hiring to corporate governance.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
GM raises quarterly dividend, initiates $6 billion stock buyback
General Motors said Wednesday that it is raising its quarterly dividend and initiating a new $6 billion share repurchase program.CNBC - 4d -
Despite Initial Friction, Employers and Gen-Zers Are Trying Harder to Work Together
Three new surveys show that despite Gen-Z’s often negative reputation in the workplace, the cohort is making broad efforts to adapt and adjust to the working world.Inc. - 4d -
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party took an initial step toward dissolving on ThursdayABC News - Feb. 20 -
Louisiana college student dies in off-campus event, university halts fraternity initiation activities
Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior at Southern University and A&M College, died Thursday after attending an off-campus event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.NBC News - 2d -
UK and France aim for new Ukraine peace deal involving initial 1-month truce
Starmer and Macron pursue European plan after Zelenskyy’s furious encounter with Trump in WashingtonFinancial Times - 7h -
Gatwick second runway backed by government
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.BBC News - 3d -
Neighbours cancelled for second time as Amazon backs out
Long-running Australian soap will be ‘resting’ from December, after streaming giant withdraws from production. Neighbours: the 10 best memories, from Scott and Charlene to Madge’s ghost The ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Archaeologists may have found pharaoh's second tomb
The potential find comes just days after the announcement of the discovery of King Thutmose II's tomb.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Trump picks rightwing podcaster as FBI’s second-in-command
Dan Bongino among online influencers who supported US president’s conspiracy theories and re-election bidFinancial Times - 6d -
Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave
A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.BBC News - 3d -
Christopher Bell rallies for second straight NASCAR victory
Christopher Bell, who posted a victory in overtime in Atlanta a week ago, passed Kyle Busch with five laps to go, then held off Daytona 500 winner William Byron to win NASCAR's first road course ...ESPN - 6h -
Palantir drops for a second day as cult stock loses momentum
Wednesday's decline came as investors keyed in on the CEO's new stock sale plan and the possibility of defense cuts.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family
Ama Sow moved to Pennsylvania to fulfill his basketball dreams. But when his school closed unexpectedly, he was left penniless and homeless. That's when a local family opened their home to him.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand
Report from New Zealand navy personnel comes a day after similar drill forced multiple airlines to change flight paths between Australia and New Zealand. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
NHL betting second-half preview: Best picks, odds for every team
Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash make their betting picks for the second half of the NHL season, one for every team.ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Sen. Mullin: ‘I don’t believe for a second’ Russia will invade NATO allies
As Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns that Russia could be eyeing advances into NATO nations, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) says he does not believe that will happen.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes
“Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiencesABC News - Feb. 23 -
Conservatives poised to lead Germany; far-right AfD second
German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz appears poised to win the country’s election Sunday, while the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party places second despite making ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Conservative opposition wins German election, far right is second
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives won lackluster victory.ABC News - Feb. 23 -
'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes
“Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiences.NBC News - 6d -
Broncos linebackers coach arrested on suspicion of second degree assault of a police officer
Michael Wilhoite was booked on Sunday, according to jail recordsCBS Sports - 6d -
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in doubt amid approach of second stage of deal
There is new concern for the fragile ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas after six more Israeli hostages were released over the weekend, the last in the first phase of the deal. Meanwhile, ...CBS News - 6d -
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Musk says failure to respond a second time to email will end in termination
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said federal employees will get a second chance to respond to an email asking for a recap of their last week’s accomplishments — or else face termination. “Subject to the ...The Hill - 6d -
Women's abuse online: 'I get trolled every second, every day'
Influencers share experiences of online abuse as Ofcom publishes new draft guidance for tech companies.BBC News - 5d -
Second ‘Central Park Five’ member seeking NYC Council seat
A second member of the “Central Park Five,” men were wrongly convicted and later exonerated of assaulting and raping a white woman in 1989, is seeking a seat on the New York City Council. Raymond ...The Hill - 5d -
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Doctor Stabbed in Chest; 'Hypnotic' Doc Faces Second Hearing; Nurse Assaulted
This is a MedPage Today story. A patient at Provident Hospital in Chicago allegedly stabbed an emergency physician in the chest. (FOX 32) A physician in the U.K. is facing a second hearing over ...ABC News - 5d -
Intuitive Machines’ stock climbs as second moon-landing mission launches
IM-2 is a “very complicated” prospecting mission that will deploy a drill, hopper and rover on the lunar surface, according to the company’s CEO.MarketWatch - 4d -
UK delays final approval for second runway at Gatwick pending changes to plan
Conditional decision comes as ministers bet on expansion of London’s airports to boost economic growthFinancial Times - 3d -
King invites US president for 'unprecedented' second state visit
Keir Starmer hands the US president an invitation letter as the pair meet at the White House.BBC News - 3d -
Federal agencies plan second email asking workers for weekly accomplishments
Some agencies plan to send a second Saturday email to federal workers asking them for bullet points on what they did this week, a sign at least some departments plan to continue with the ...The Hill - 2d -
Source: Warriors will sign Knox to second 10-day contract
The Golden State Warriors will sign Kevin Knox to a second 10-day contract, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rage in Greece as second anniversary of train disaster prompts mass protests
Hundreds of thousands demonstrate amid outpouring of anger over state’s handling of Tempe tragedy. Two years to the day since 57 people died and dozens were injured in Greece’s worst train crash ...The Guardian - 2d -
Hamas says there's been 'no progress' on second ceasefire phase in indirect talks with Israel
A senior Hamas official says no progress has been made in the latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group HamasABC News - 1d -
Goalkeepers to be punished with corner for holding ball more than eight seconds
Ifab announces law change for next season ‘It could be one of those very effective deterrents’ Goalkeepers who waste time by holding on to the ball are to be penalised with the award of a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Federal employees begin to receive second work accomplishment email
Federal employees on Friday began receiving a second email asking them to list bullet points on what they did during the past week, as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to ...The Hill - 1d
