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Microsoft-backed startup debuts task optimized enterprise AI models that run on CPUs

Fastino emerges from stealth with $7 million in pre-seed funding to advance task optimized enterprise AI models that don’t require a GPU to run.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Is the 'vibecession' here to stay? Here's what experts say

Election exit polls continued to show signs of a "vibecession" among voters. The vibes might continue to be "off" in the future, experts say.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Microsoft’s new Magentic-One system directs multiple AI agents to complete user tasks

Magnetic-One, Microsoft's AI agent orchestration framework, deploys multiple agents to solve daily tasks autonomously.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 5

Election Violence Is Already Here

With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

Amazon shares pop on earnings beat, cloud growth

The company's cloud and advertising units showed strong growth.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Here's the weather expected for Halloween night

Weather in the Northeast will be warmer than usual during Halloween, a change from what's usually a cold night for families who will be out trick-or-treating. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down what's ...

Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending

Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Alphabet shares rise on earnings beats boosted by cloud revenue

Google parent Alphabet reported third-quarter earnings that beat on top and bottom lines.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes

Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. U.S. and Israeli officials were expected to meet in Qatar for talks aimed at reviving ...

World - The New York Times - October 28

At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry

Experts inside and outside the Biden administration fear that Iran may conclude it has only one defense left: racing for an atomic weapon.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Michelle Obama Makes a Searing Appeal to Men: ‘Take Our Lives Seriously’

The former first lady portrayed a second Trump administration as dire for American women. And she accused the media and many voters of holding Kamala Harris to a higher standard than Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - October 26

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon

The three worked for Lebanese news organizations, their employers said. Lebanon’s health ministry said they had been staying in a residence housing journalists.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Not into gore and gloom? Here's a guide to lighter Halloween viewing

If you prefer your Halloween viewing to be less frightful, our television critic has rounded up some of his favorite series and episodes to watch this season.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

Here's when past presidential elections were called

With Election Day less than two weeks away, the public has refocused their attention on some of the logistical aspects of the election, with many wondering when they can expect to know the winner – ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Here's why Harris, Trump are campaigning in Texas

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both taping viral podcasts while in Texas, a solidly red state where each candidate will discuss issues that resonate with their ...

Here are the key factors cited for the Menendez brothers' resentencing

Los Angeles DA George Gascón announced that the Menendez brothers will be eligible for resentencing after nearly 30 years in prison. NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports that Gascón cites the alleged ...

The great wealth transfer is underway. Here's how to prepare

The great wealth transfer is underway with an estimated $84 trillion projected to change hands by 2045. Here's how families can prepare.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Here Is the Missing Context in Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘The Message’

Israel and its foes share one thing in common.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Tesla shares jump on profit beat, Musk's prediction of at least 20% 'vehicle growth' next year

Tesla reported better-than-expected profit in its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.

Business - CNBC - October 24

The economy avoided recession. And then it sped up. Here’s why.

The U.S. recession that was supposed to happen now appears to have become the economic expansion that just won’t end.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Here Are the Hezbollah Leaders Israel Has Targeted

Hashem Safieddine, the presumed successor to Hassan Nasrallah, is the latest Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Amazon-backed Anthropic debuts AI agents that can do complex tasks, racing against OpenAI, Microsoft and Google

Anthropic, the Amazon-backed AI startup founded by former OpenAI research executives, announced AI agents that can use a computer to complete complex tasks.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Emery: Villa want titles, not here to waste time

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has insisted his team are ready to compete for major silverware as they prepare to host Bologna in their third UEFA Champions League game of the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Here’s Why Drone Maker DJI Sued the Pentagon

The China-based maker of more than half of all commercial drones in the U.S. went to court to fight its placement on a list of companies said to be working with the Chinese military.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Here's how interest rates impact gold prices

When interest rates drop, gold prices often rise — but there are also other factors at play.

Here Comes the Sun: Ryan Seacrest and more

Television host Ryan Seacrest sits down with Luke Burbank to discuss his new role as host of "Wheel of Fortune." Then, Tracy Smith meets an entrepreneur on a mission to help lift women in ...

Netflix third-quarter subscribers barely beat estimates as ad-tier members jump 35%

Netflix's ad-tier memberships jumped 35%. The company is on track to launch the service in Canada in the coming quarter and more broadly in 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 17

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