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Beyond RAG: SEARCH-R1 integrates search engines directly into reasoning models

SEARCH-R1 trains LLMs to gradually think and conduct online search as they generate answers for reasoning problems.

VentureBeat - 6d

Drifting, Detouring, or Driving Growth?

As the first quarter ends, here’s what to think about as you do a financial check-in.

Inc. - 6d

58 ESPN analysts pick their men's Final Four and national champion

Which team does the ESPN crew think will cut down the nets in San Antonio?

ESPN - 5d

Watch Cade Cunningham's banked-in game-winner at buzzer, Pistons' win extends Heat losing streak to nine

Did Cunningham call bank? "I might have whispered it. I don’t think anybody heard that, though."

Yahoo Sports - 5d

What I'm looking at: Drake

A scouting report, some Mizzou notes, matchups to watch and what I think will lead to a Tiger win against Drake.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

A reunion with Brandon Staley makes sense for this free agent and the Saints

Asante Samuel Jr. was productive with Brandon Staley in Los Angeles, and this B/R writer thinks they should run it back with the Saints

Yahoo Sports - 5d

DOGE Is Doing the Opposite of Government Auditing

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about what federal auditors actually do, and what they think of DOGE.

Wired - 5d

Packers get All-American CB in Todd McShay's latest mock draft

Todd McShay thinks All-American CB Will Johnson could fall in the first round. All the way to the Packers at No. 23?

Yahoo Sports - 5d

HELOC rates fall to a new two-year low: What to know now

HELOC interest rates continued to fall this week, giving prospective borrowers a few timely items to think about.

CBS News - 4d

DoubleLine’s Gundlach sees more risk coming along with greater chance of recession

"Investors should have already upgraded their portfolios … I think that we're going to have another bout of risk," Gundlach said.

CNBC - 4d

As Fox Gets a Trump Bump, Bret Baier Closes In on His Broadcast Rivals

“I don’t think it’s bad to have the commander in chief be a regular viewer of the show,” the anchor said in an interview.

The New York Times - 4d

In Deportations, Trump Tied Gang to Venezuela’s Government. Intelligence Contradicts Him.

To invoke wartime deportation powers, President Trump asserted that Venezuela’s government controls a gang. U.S. intelligence analysts think that is not true.

The New York Times - 4d

USMNT struggle to answer longstanding questions yet again in Concacaf Nations League loss to Panama

'First half, I think, was really painful,' coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Thursday.

CBS Sports - 4d

Spooked by U.S. immigration, Europeans rethink U.S. travel plans

Detentions of tourists at U.S. borders are making some Europeans think twice before visiting the U.S.

CBS News - 4d

Spooked by U.S. immigration, Europeans rethink U.S. travel plans

Detentions of tourists at U.S. borders are making some Europeans think twice before visiting the U.S.

CBS News - 4d

PFF names Panthers' best trade asset ahead of the 2025 NFL draft

If the Panthers are looking to deal ahead of the draft, PFF thinks this player would be their best (and most realistic) bargaining chip . . .

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Joe Ingles on his son: 'Jacob doesn’t care that I play basketball. He just wants his dad home'

Joe Ingles: "Yeah, because I don’t think people understand. It gets k

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Get Your Team Members Unstuck: The Power of Making Requests

Leaders, ask for more of your team than you think you can, and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Inc. - 3d

As investors hunt for reasons to sell stocks, I'm stepping in to buy — here's why

We have all become prisoners of negativity because we don't think anything can go right.

CNBC - 2d

'I am just as scared as the players' - Villa's concerns deepen

It was inconceivable for many to think Aston Villa could be relegated from the Women's Super League this season - but it's looking increasingly possible.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'I am just as scared as the players' - Villa's concerns deepen

It was inconceivable for many to think Aston Villa could be relegated from the Women's Super League this season - but it's looking increasingly possible.

BBC News - 1d

Paper Bags, Plastic Bags or Totes: What’s Best for Groceries?

All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think.

The New York Times - 1d

Fantasy Baseball: Dodgers stars among some of the worst picks you can make in every round of drafts

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie breaks down why he thinks these draft picks aren't worth their ADPs in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump’s gambit of using Putin against Iran will fail

President Trump thinks he has found an unlikely mediator to tame Iran’s nuclear ambitions: Vladimir Putin.

The Hill - 1d

Jamal Murray had a revealing message about Nuggets’ mindset without Nikola Jokic

Jamal Murray seems hyper-aware of what everyone thinks about the non-Nikola Jokic Nuggets.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Puka Nacua names the position he'd play besides WR and it's probably not one you'd expect

Puka Nacua gave an interesting answer when asked which other position he thinks he could play in the NFL

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump Officials Disclosed Military Plans in a Group Chat

Also, paper bags might not be as green as you think. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

The New York Times - 22h

Michael Bisping: It would be a 'massive market opportunity lost' if Islam Makhachev doesn't fight Ilia Topuria

Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria will get his wish to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Although Makhachev doesn't like the idea of fighting another featherweight, Bisping thinks ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Chelsea’s League Cup final curse – can they avoid losing their fourth in a row?

There are a few factors you might lean on when predicting the outcome of Saturday’s League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City. You might think Chelsea being unbeaten under manager Sonia ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Likely Michigan Senate candidate: It's time for Schumer to step back

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D), a likely candidate for her state's open U.S. Senate seat, said she thinks it’s time for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to step back. “I ...

The Hill - 3h

Can Matchmaking Platforms Save Us From Dating App Fatigue?

Big Dating got singles hooked on convenience culture. But finding a partner is work—and a batch of matchmaking services think they’ve cracked the code for partnership.

Wired - Mar. 7

Bookmakers dinner: An exclusive seat at the table with legends of Las Vegas

Every year during the week of the Super Bowl, some of the most legendary bookmakers come together for a meal, to share stories and to think about what's ahead.

ESPN - Mar. 9

As Trump eyes Greenland, election tests Arctic island's ambitions for independence from Denmark

With President Donald Trump setting his sights on acquiring Greenland, voters in the general election were thinking about the future status of the Arctic island.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Nvidia’s stock is rebounding, but the key to a real recovery may surprise investors

While Wall Street may be worried about the sustainability of AI spending, a BofA analyst thinks gross margins are more crucial to the stock trajectory.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

'It's a no-brainer': Indiana basketball players defend their NCAA Tournament resume

'I think we've been playing some pretty damn good basketball': Indiana defends NCAA Tournament resume after Big Ten Tournament exit:

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Jim Cramer names retail stocks to buy as the market pulls back

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday highlighted two stocks in the retail space that he thinks investors have an opportunity to buy on the dip, Ralph Lauren and Gap.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Who's the girls basketball Player of the Year? Time to vote on our poll to help us decide

Here are 10 nominees, now it's your chance to vote on who you think deserves the Rockford Register Star's girls basketball Player of the Year

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Can we please have some 3pm kick-offs?

With another long trip to QPR for a lunchtime kick-off, Leeds fan writer Lewis Deighton urges TV schedulers to think more about fans.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Trump Administration Expels South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had lashed out on social media over comments critical of President Trump that the ambassador had made to a think tank in Johannesburg.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

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