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Alibaba’s new open source model QwQ-32B matches DeepSeek-R1 with way smaller compute requirements

While DeepSeek-R1 operates with 671 billion parameters, QwQ-32B achieves comparable performance with a much smaller footprint.

VentureBeat - Mar. 5

Seahawks trade star WR DK Metcalf to Steelers for second-round pick: Sources

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally have their established big-play wide receiver.

NBC News - 3d

OpenAI unveils Responses API, open source Agents SDK, letting developers build their own Deep Research and Operator

OpenAI is also making its web search, file search and computer use tools available directly through the responses API.

VentureBeat - 2d

Fantasy Baseball Busts 2.0: Shohei Ohtani's pitching side may be a source of Fantasy frustration

Plus, find out why Chris Towers has added Garrett Crochet to his latest busts list

CBS Sports - 1d

Defendant in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case Signs Plea Offer

The Saudi prisoner agreed to the settlement to avoid a death-penalty trial, his lawyer said, but it has yet to reach the defense secretary.

The New York Times - 2d

Simpson Thacher fined £362,000 over anti-money laundering failures

US law firm agrees settlement with England’s legal regulator over failings in London office

Financial Times - 1d

2025 NFL free agency: Rams release Cooper Kupp after failing to find a trade partner for the wide receiver

Cooper Kupp said ahead of the trade that he didn't agree with the Rams' decision to shop him.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What if Ukraine decides to fight on without America?

Although Kyiv has agreed to a potential ceasefire, most people in the country expect the war to continue and retain the will to keep battling

Financial Times - 16h

Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.

The New York Times - 6d

Derek Carr staying in New Orleans on restructured deal

The Saints will have Derek Carr on their roster in 2025 and likely as their starting quarterback.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

A minerals agreement with Ukraine would be a bad deal for America

Giving Americans an “economic upside in the future of Ukraine” will never be worth the security downsides.

The Hill - 2d

Safety Hamlin returning to Bills on one-year deal

The Bills have re-signed safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year extension.

ESPN - 1d

Best Steam Spring Sale 2025 Game Deals

The Steam Spring Sale has begun, and like previous years, thousands of games have been discounted for the event. This is one of the shorter sales on the Steam calendar, as it only runs from March ...

GameSpot - 4h

Infowars employee killed in Texas, law enforcement confirms

Jamie White, an Infowars employee, was the victim of a homicide in southeast Austin, Texas, late Sunday night, law enforcement sources confirmed to Nexstar's KXAN.

The Hill - 2d

Jones joins Colts, to battle Richardson for QB job

Free agent quarterback Daniel Jones is finalizing a one-year, $14 million contract with the Colts, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 1d

EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants

EPA staffers have been told they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to monitor, according to multiple sources inside the agency.

ABC News - 23h

NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services

NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.

ABC News - 22h

Cards' Harrison, Fanatics settle yearlong dispute

Now that Marvin Harrison Jr. and Fanatics have come to an agreement, his No. 18 Cardinals jerseys are expected to go on sale "pretty soon," a source told ESPN.

ESPN - 1h

NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 LBs has some solid options even without Zack Baun

Could Zack Baun's deal signal a rebound for linebackers in free agency?

Yahoo Sports - 6d

United Airlines Just Installed Starlink on Its First Regional Aircraft

The deal, announced in September, brings Starlink internet to United flights.

Inc. - 6d

Is It Electric or Magnetic? Depends on Where You Stand

Physics is weird. Especially when you’re dealing with moving reference frames.

Wired - 6d

If You Want to Ski Cheaply Next Season, Buy Now

Here’s how to get the best deals offered by Epic, Ikon and others.

The New York Times - 2d

Musk gets telecom tycoons’ double backing for Starlink in India

Country’s two biggest mobile operators drop opposition and sign deals

Financial Times - 1d

What’s Going on With TikTok Right Now?

Trump says a TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the app.

Inc. - 1d

2025 NFL free agency tracker: Updates on top 100 free agents, Cooper Kupp, Amari Cooper among best available

A running tracker of all the big free agent deals and player movement

CBS Sports - 7h

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran urging negotiations on nuclear weapons

"There are two ways Iran can be handled, militarily or you make a deal. I would prefer to make a deal," Trump told Fox host Maria Bartiromo.

ABC News - 6d

Paramount says Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit seeks to 'punish' network

Paramount on Thursday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss the $20-billion lawsuit. The media company separately has agreed to have a mediator look at the case.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6

DE Rousseau signs 4-year extension with Bills

The Bills continued a trend of agreeing to extensions with their own draft picks, signing defensive end Greg Rousseau to a four-year extension.

ESPN - 5d

Supreme Court takes up free speech challenge to conversion therapy bans aimed at LGBTQ youth

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at teens questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

NBC News - 3d

Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case

ABC News - 3d

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

BBC News - 2d

Canada backs down from 25% electricity surcharge after Trump threats

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity imports into the United States after having conversed with U.S.

NBC News - 2d

Pakistan Separatists Hijack Train With 400 Onboard and Give Ultimatum

The militants, Baloch ethnic fighters, said they would kill dozens of seized security personnel if the Pakistani government did not agree to a prisoner exchange.

The New York Times - 2d

FirstFT: EU retaliates to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine agrees immediate 30-day ceasefire and Palantir boss becomes one of highest paid tech bosses

Financial Times - 1d

T-Mobile customers to get payments up to $25K next month after data breach: Here's who qualifies

The $350 million T-Mobile agreed to pay in a 2022 class action settlement will finally start going out to customers next month.

The Hill - 1d

Zelensky Says Ukraine Showed ‘We Want a Fast Peace’

While Ukraine said it would agree to a 30-day cease-fire proposal, many in the country were skeptical about whether Russia would do the same.

The New York Times - 1d

President Trump says Russia could face consequences if it doesn't sign ceasefire with Ukraine

President Trump threatened Russia with consequences on Wednesday if it doesn't agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.

CBS News - 8h

Putin says any Ukraine ceasefire should ‘lead to long-term peace’

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle with U.S. ceasefire proposals, but said there were details that needed to be worked out, perhaps in a phone call with president Trump.

NBC News - 2h

Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but says terms must be discussed

Russia's Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out.

CBS News - 31m

Auto Legends adds $1M to its funding round in Coinbase Ventures deal

Auto Legends, a social drag racing Web3 game, has added $1 million in a strategic investment from Coinbase Ventures' Base Ecosystem Fund.

VentureBeat - Mar. 6

Sources Lillard Adidas Agree to Lifetime Deal

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