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AMD will lay off nearly 1,000, or 4% of staff, as AI competition heats up
AMD said today it will lay off 4% of its global staff, or perhaps somewhat less than 1,000 of its estimated 26,000-person workforce.Tech - VentureBeat - November 13 -
WATCH: Knicks' OG Anunoby nearly crashes into Anne Hathaway while chasing tipped pass at Madison Square Garden
Anunoby thankfully stopped himself before hitting the Oscar winnerSports - CBS Sports - November 14 -
Tatum scores 36 points, the Celtics pour it on in 2nd half to beat the Nets 139-114
Jayson Tatum had 36 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 139-114 on Wednesday nightSports - ABC News - November 13 -
Mastermind of foiled Hong Kong bomb plot to target police is jailed for nearly 24 years
A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the mastermind of a failed bomb plot during anti-government protests in December 2019 to nearly 24 years in jailWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Dining across the divide: ‘I said, if the whole world were to turn vegan, half of us would starve to death’
One is an abolitionist vegan, the other used to be a livestock farmer – could they come to any mutual understanding?. Alex, 28, Loughborough . Occupation Programmer Continue reading...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Meta fined nearly €800mn for breaking EU law over classified ads practices
Facebook is undermining rivals by ‘tying’ its free Marketplace services with the social network, Brussels saysWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Landry CEO Fertitta becomes Wynn Resorts' largest individual shareholder with nearly 10% stake
Billionaire casino mogul and Landry CEO Tilman Fertitta has increased his stake in Wynn Resorts to 9.9%Business - CNBC - November 14 -
‘We don’t go to Ravenholm’: the story behind Half-Life 2’s most iconic level
On the 20th anniversary of the seminal game, we look back at the extraordinary moment where sci-fi dystopia turned into tense and terrifying body horror. At the start of Valve’s Half-Life 2, the ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Homeowners are using this hack to cut their mortgage payments in half — and chip away at the housing shortage
California homeowners are embracing tiny homes in their backyards. The movement has offered a blueprint for cities across the U.S. that are grappling with a housing shortage.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Manufacturing activity surges in New York region to highest level in nearly three years
The New York Federal Reserve’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing activity in the state, surged 43.1 points in November to 31.2, the regional Fed bank said Friday. It ...Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
Saquon Barkley the closer: Eagles star RB showing uncanny ability to thrive in second half of games
Barkley had another breakthrough performance in the second half of Thursday's win over the CommandersSports - CBS Sports - November 15 -
Major Trump Media shareholder ARC Global unloads nearly all DJT stock
President-elect Donald Trump is the majority owner of Trump Media, which trades on the Nasdaq as DJT.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Brusdar Graterol injury: Dodgers reliever to miss first half of 2025 MLB season following shoulder surgery
Graterol was limited to seven regular season appearances in 2024Sports - CBS Sports - November 15 -
Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol expected to miss first half of 2025 season after shoulder surgery
Graterol is one of several Dodgers who have undergone surgery in the early MLB offseason.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15 -
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Jon Gruden says he nearly took University of Tennessee job, while working for ESPN
Between his stints with the Buccaneers and the Raiders, Jon Gruden worked at ESPN, on Monday Night Football.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15 -
No. 12 Georgia shuts out No. 7 Tennessee in second half for 31-17 win
The Bulldogs put themselves back in the College Football Playoff race with the victory.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17 -
Gold pocket watch given to captain who rescued Titanic survivors sells for nearly $2M
A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic has sold at auction for nearly $2 millionTop stories - ABC News - November 17 -
Jets fail to record a single first down until late in first half vs. Colts, avoid making history in process
It took the Jets a while to move the chainsSports - CBS Sports - November 17 -
Looters Strip Aid From About 100 Trucks in Gaza, U.N. Agency Says
UNRWA, the main U.N. agency aiding Palestinians, said its drivers were forced at gunpoint to unload supplies in what it called one of the worst such incidents of the war.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update, As New Information On Episode 3 Revealed
Twenty years ago this month, Valve released Half-Life 2. The company is celebrating the anniversary with a 20th anniversary update that includes new content and various bug fixes. Best of all, ...Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago -
Nearly a quarter of adults get their news from social influencers, Pew report shows
About 21% of U.S. adults are turning to news influencers for information, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Man overwhelmed by pet mice breeding rate gives nearly 1,000 rodents to a shelter
When a man arrived at a New Hampshire animal shelter last week claiming he wanted to surrender 150 pet mice, the shelter was ready to take them in.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 2-week low amid near-term consolidation
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly lower on a lack of major market-moving data on Monday, as market participants weighed the prospects for near-term consolidation in the bond market.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
California couple of 63 years loses nearly everything in Mountain Fire except their wedding album
California couple of 63 years loses nearly everything in Mountain Fire except their wedding album.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
4 monkeys remain free nearly 2 weeks after dozens escaped a South Carolina compound
Authorities say four monkeys remain free nearly two weeks after a group of 43 escaped from a South Carolina compound that breeds them for medical researchTech - ABC News - 5 days ago -
United sees nearly 30% surge in demand for flights to European Christmas markets versus 2019
The carrier said it’s offering more nonstop flights to destinations, including Dresden, Strasbourg, Vienna and Cologne — homes to some of the most visited Christmas markets.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Save Nearly 50% On The Awesome Peach's Castle Lego Mario Set Ahead Of Black Friday
The Lego Super Mario Peach’s Castle Expansion Set is down to its lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday . Both Amazon and Walmart are offering the sprawling set for just $69 (was $130), ...Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago
