Google unveils open source Gemma 3 model with 128k context window

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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.
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New open-source math model Light-R1-32B surpasses equivalent DeepSeek performance with only $1000 in training costs

Companies can freely deploy Light-R1-32B in commercial products, maintaining full control over their innovations.
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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.
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Do these 3 things before a job interview to stand out, says ex-Google exec: They ‘keep you top of mind’

Ex-Google executive Jenny Wood recommends jobseekers write a LinkedIn post about their prospective company within days of their interview.
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Sources: Bengals keeping Gesicki on 3-year deal

The Bengals are re-signing tight end Mike Gesicki to a three-year deal worth $25.5 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Sources: Cowboys, Turpin agree to 3-year deal

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with All-Pro returner KaVontae Turpin, sources tell ESPN.
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Sources: Darnold to Seahawks on $100.5M deal

The Seahawks found their replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a 3-year, $100.5 million deal with QB Sam Darnold, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Andrew Gutman, Leonardo Barroso rally Fire to 3-1 victory in home opener for Dallas

Defenders Andrew Gutman and Leonardo Barroso scored two minutes apart late in the second half of Barroso’s league debut and the Chicago Fire spoiled FC Dallas’ home opener with a 3-1 victory
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Saints restructuring Carr's contract, source says

The Saints are restructuring Derek Carr's contract to open up $30.9 million in 2025 cap space, according to a source.
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Source: Chiefs open up cap via Mahomes, Jones

The Chiefs have restructured the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones, freeing up $49.446 million in salary cap space, a source told ESPN.
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Sources: Seahawks DT Reed back on 3-year deal

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed is returning to the team on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN.
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Source: Ex-Chiefs S Reid to Saints on 3-year deal

Safety Justin Reid is returning home to Louisiana after agreeing to a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Saints, a source told ESPN.
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Source: Ravens to re-sign Stanley to 3-year deal

The Baltimore Ravens will re-sign veteran left tackle Ronnie Stanley, 30, a two-time Pro Bowl player who has been the franchise's starting left tackle since 2016, to a three-year, $60 million deal, ...
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3/10: The Daily Report

Lindsey Reiser reports on the stock market’s plummet following President Trump's comments on a possible recession, the Trump administration's cancelation of most remaining USAID programs and ...
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2025 Players Championship free picks, odds: Golf model reveals top 3 predictions, including 30-1 longshot

SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 Players Championship 10,000 times and revealed its PGA Tour best bets for TPC Sawgrass
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Sources: Godwin returns to Bucs on 3-year deal

Chris Godwin, who had the most receptions through the first seven weeks of the 2024 season before getting hurt, has reached a deal with the Bucs, the team said.
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How to Get Windows Games Working on a Mac

If the game you want to play is only available for Windows, here are three things you can try to get it running on your Mac.
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Model reveals 3 free NBA best bets, parlay picks, prediction for Sunday, March 9: Clippers cruise past Kings

SportsLine's model has locked in every NBA prediction for Sunday, March 9, including NBA parlay picks that would return nearly +600
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Eye Opener: President Trump declines to rule out possible recession

President Trump doesn't rule out a possible recession while Canada's new prime minister talks tough on the trade war with the U.S. Also, House Republicans unveiled a plan to prevent a government ...
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The DOJ Still Wants Google to Sell Off Chrome

In its final proposed remedy filing in the Google antitrust case, the Department of Justice reiterated that Google should stop paying partners for search placement—and divest its dominant Chrome ...
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3 men randomly shoot at customers in Toronto pub, wounding 12

Police said three armed individuals entered the pub and "opened fire indiscriminately on the people sitting inside."
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Is Google Search Cooked? + We’re Getting a U.S. Crypto Reserve? + What You’re Vibecoding

“I think Google realizes that this is a once-in-a-generation chance to reinvent the search experience”
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North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time

North Korea has unveiled a nuclear-powered submarine under construction.
ABC News - 4d
Inside Google’s Investment in Anthropic

The internet giant owns 14% of the high-profile artificial intelligence company, according to legal filings obtained by The New York Times.
The New York Times - 17h
3 best college basketball upset picks, odds for March 8: Target Stanford as +550 longshot against Louisville

SportsLine's computer model revealed its best college basketball upset picks and longshot plays after evaluating the latest college basketball odds
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Speaker Johnson unveils bill to avert government shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a new short-term funding bill that would avert a potential government shutdown. In order for the bill to pass, it must have bipartisan support. NBC’s Yamiche ...
NBC News - 3d
Congressional Republicans unveil spending plan to avert government shutdown

Congressional Republicans unveiled their plan for a spending bill to avert a government shutdown as the deadline approaches this Friday. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.
NBC News - 2d
Djokovic upset in another early Indian Wells exit

Novak Djokovic, who was ousted in the third round last year, fell 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to Botic Van De Zandschulp in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday.
ESPN - 3d
2025 Indian Wells Open: How to watch the Round of 16 at the tennis tournament, full TV schedule and more

It's time for the Indian Wells Open.
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Cerebras just announced 6 new AI datacenters that process 40M tokens per second — and it could be bad news for Nvidia

Cerebras Systems is challenging Nvidia with six new AI data centers across North America, promising 10x faster inference speeds and 7x cost reduction for companies using advanced AI models like ...
VentureBeat - 1d
North Korea unveils work on nuclear-powered submarine for the first time

North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.
NBC News - 4d
House Republicans unveil spending bill boosting defense and trimming all else

Strategy is not likely to earn Democrats’ votes, so Trump is leaning on Republicans to force it through. US House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies ...
The Guardian - 3d
Speaker Mike Johnson unveils funding bill one week before potential shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday unveiled a stopgap funding bill that would avert a shutdown at the end of next week and keep the government running through the end of September.
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How the A-MEM framework supports powerful long-context memory so LLMs can take on more complicated tasks

A-MEM uses embeddings and LLMs to create dynamic memory notes that automatically link to create complex knowledge structures.
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Sources: Tucker joining Knicks on 10-day deal

Free agent P.J. Tucker is joining the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Bowling Green to hire George as coach

Eddie George has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach at Bowling Green, sourced told ESPN.
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Source: Broncos plan to re-sign QB Stidham

The Broncos plan to re-sign quarterback Jarrett Stidham, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday.
ESPN - 1d
Source: Texans reunite with veteran DT Rankins

Sheldon Rankins is reuniting with the Texans, who signed the DT to a one-year deal worth $7 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.
ESPN - 1d
Rodgers emerges as Steelers option, sources say

Aaron Rodgers has emerged as a QB option for the Steelers, league sources told ESPN.
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