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The N.F.L. Quarterbacks That Could Change Teams This Off-Season

Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson headline the potentially available signal callers.

The New York Times - 9h

How this Treasury-market dynamic could lead to the next big leg lower in stocks

Thursday’s selloff in long-dated U.S. government debt pushed 10- and 30-year yields further into their highest closing levels in almost seven months, creating a setup that threatens to lead to ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Women's basketball Power Rankings: We're about to find out just how good the Big Ten is

Michigan State joins the rankings, giving the Big Ten five teams in this week's update from Michael Voepel.

ESPN - 2d

Europe Has a Leadership Vacuum. How Will it Handle Trump?

With Germany and France both in political turmoil, the new administration of Donald J. Trump will begin at a time of instability for the continent.

The New York Times - 2d

How a Startup Plans to Offer Coverage to High-Risk Homeowners Dropped by Big Insurers

San Francisco company Stand exits stealth mode with a plan—and funding—to offer $2 billion in fire insurance to California property owners left without coverage by legacy insurers.

Inc. - 2d

How climate change impacted 2024

From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent ...

CBS News - 3d

Did We Just Witness the Best Save of the Premier League Era?

The World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez pulled off a “miraculous” stop against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

The New York Times - 3d

Nvidia stock is in a correction. Microsoft’s CEO may have just said something very worrying.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, and believed to be a big customer of Nvidia was talking about abundant chip supply in a recent interview.

MarketWatch - 3d

Data reveals just how costly Jonathan Taylor's goal-line fumble was for fantasy football managers

Just how costly was Jonathan Taylor's goal-line fumble for fantasy football managers in Week 15? Kate Magdziuk dives into the data.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

US confidence in judicial system dropped to record low this year, data shows

Only a few countries, including Venezuela and Syria, have experienced larger drops in confidence in their courts. Americans’ confidence in the US judicial system and courts dropped to a record ...

The Guardian - 4d

Eek, what's this? How to handle a Christmas tree infested with ticks

Yahoo News - 4d

How old are Saturn's rings? Study suggests they could be 4.5 billion years old just like the planet

New research suggests that Saturn's rings may be older than they look — possibly as old as the planet

ABC News - 4d

Chick-fil-A Just Got Some Big News, and It’s Almost as Good as Skydiving

What is the basis for Chick-Fil-A’s appeal to today’s singles? Affordability is a factor you can’t ignore.

Inc. - 5d

'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion

As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict.

BBC News - 5d

Big Oil wants to help Big Tech power artificial intelligence data centers

Exxon and Chevron see natural gas and carbon capture technology playing a key role in meeting AI's power needs.

CNBC - Dec. 14

Microsoft’s smaller AI model beats the big guys: Meet Phi-4, the efficiency king

Microsoft’s new AI model, Phi-4, outperforms larger competitors like Google’s Gemini Pro with superior mathematical reasoning while using fewer resources.

VentureBeat - Dec. 13

A behind-the-scenes look at how shippers handle the holiday season

Nancy Chen went behind-the-scenes with one of the largest shipping companies in the U.S. for a look at how they tackle the busy holiday season.

CBS News - Dec. 12

How could HELOC rates change after the December Fed meeting?

The final Federal Reserve meeting of 2024 is set for next week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC interest rates.

CBS News - Dec. 12

Here’s how big a hit Microsoft is taking on its investment in GM’s Cruise

Microsoft warned investors it will book an impairment charge in its fiscal second quarter related to its investment in GM’s Cruise robotaxi unit back in 2021.

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

Xbox App Just Added 400 PC Games And Microsoft Wants More

Microsoft has announced its ambition to bring all PC games with Xbox features into the Xbox app, and those plans continue today with the addition of over 400 games.. Xbox's Chris Charla shared the ...

GameSpot - Dec. 11

Hera we go: the Dutch club hoping to change women’s football landscape

This week’s newsletter looks at a historic vote next Monday whether to grant an independent women’s club a licence to compete in the female Eredivisie for the first time ever. A historic moment ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

We Take [Whatever We Just Got in Trouble for] Very Seriously

If you have to issue a public apology, avoid using these four phrases.

Inc. - Dec. 11

How Rupert Murdoch Could Fight Back After a Big Legal Defeat

Rupert Murdoch lost a bid to rewrite a family trust to give his son Lachlan control of his empire after he dies. But the nonagenarian media titan plans to appeal.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

How to Ethically Handle Legal Gray Areas in Your Business

Consider the law, your company’s values, and its stakeholders.

Inc. - Dec. 9

How Microsoft Decides When Xbox Games Come To PlayStation

The newest big Xbox exclusive game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is officially available for everyone today, December 9--that is, if you own an Xbox or a PC or subscribe to Game Pass ...

GameSpot - Dec. 9

Walmart Just Made a Game-Changing Announcement, and It Only Cost $2.3 Billion

With its acquisition of TV-maker Vizio, Walmart is making a bet on the future.

Inc. - Dec. 8

‘We can barely believe what’s happening’: how Syria’s frozen conflict flared into hot war that could topple Assad

With insurgents closing in on Damascus, questions remain over whether the Assad regime will dig in, and if Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are as moderate as they seem. When Islamist militants swept into her ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

McDonald’s Just Made a Big Announcement, and Customers Will Be Very Happy

Any good story needs a beginning, a middle, and an end. This is the end.

Inc. - Dec. 7

Of course we can change a baby’s nappy: the Edith Pritchett cartoon

The Guardian - Dec. 7

How climate change could make snowfall worse in parts of the U.S.

Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: You could get paid one day for the AI training data we use

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says content creators should be paid for their contributions to artificial intelligence models, including for chatbots like ChatGPT.

CNBC - Dec. 6

How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress

Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Boise State's long, frustrating quest for spot at big boy table is just one game away: 'We are a powerhouse'

Win the Mountain West title and the Broncos are in the College Football Playoff, perhaps with a first-round bye

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

How will Trump handle immigrants carrying communicable diseases?

Current law makes immigrants inadmissible if they have one of the diseases that the secretary of Health and Human Services has determined to be “a communicable disease of public health significance.”

The Hill - Dec. 5

With 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired the Company’s Biggest Shot Yet at Microsoft Over AI

Sundar Pichai says Google’s AI models are competitive, but it’s the product that is the problem.

Inc. - Dec. 5

How Microsoft defends against 7000 password attackers per second

Vasu Jakkal's reflects how AI is the core DNA of Microsoft security, permeating every product and service the software giant produces.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

Trump's defence nominee hits out after reports he could be dropped

US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Steph identifies Warriors change that could be here to stay

Steph Curry is open to the Golden State Warriors making a slight tweak to his usage on a nightly basis moving forward.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Marvell’s stock rises on strong AI demand, but this trend may be just as big

Marvell’s results signal a gradually healthier business that’s about more than just the AI boom.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop

Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump ...

ABC News - Dec. 2

Microsoft Just Dropped Drasi and It Could Change How We Handle Big Data

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