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Brewers close out Rays to capture first World Series title in franchise history
The Brewers dispatched the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night, cementing the first title in the franchise's 57-year history.
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Study: Estimated 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 to 2023 had CTE
An estimated 75% of ex-NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, the neurodegenerative brain disease tied to high-impact sports, according to a new study.
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Harbaugh: Winless Chargers to stick with McDaniel as offensive playcaller
Embattled offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will continue as the Chargers' playcaller, coach Jim Harbaugh announced Wednesday.
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Jefferson on down year amid Vikes' 6-0 start: 'What we're doing is working'
Justin Jefferson, whose 23 catches are a career low through the first seven weeks of a season, said ultimately what the 6-0 Vikings are doing now "is working."
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UCF fined for fans' chants at BYU; Big 12 sets policy with in-game penalties
The Big 12 fined UCF $100,000 for fans' derogatory chants aimed at BYU and also set a new policy on "discriminatory conduct" that includes in-game penalties.
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Bayern coach Kompany discharged from hospital after collapse at training
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital following his collapse in training last week due to a meningeal irritation, board member for sports Max Eberl said on Wednesday.
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How to upgrade medicine in Phantom Blade Zero
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What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
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Brewers close out Rays to capture first World Series title in franchise history
The Brewers dispatched the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night, cementing the first title in the franchise's 57-year history.
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Study: Estimated 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 to 2023 had CTE
An estimated 75% of ex-NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, the neurodegenerative brain disease tied to high-impact sports, according to a new study.
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Harbaugh: Winless Chargers to stick with McDaniel as offensive playcaller
Embattled offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will continue as the Chargers' playcaller, coach Jim Harbaugh announced Wednesday.
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Australian politics live: PM grilled over golf club grant again as five ejected from question time; Bowen says he’s ‘triggered’ opposition
Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Gas reservation policy set for lower house vote today Australia’s domestic gas reservation is set to be debated and voted on in the lower house today. Rather than international base companies, determining through algorithms what Australians receive, it empowers people themselves to determine what you receive on your devices, so that you should have that control. This isn’t about government having a greater role. It’s about people having a greater role, having more control themselves, and it’s deserving of support of this parliament. Continue reading...
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Obama mocks Trump team’s Cheesecake Factory response
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We shouldn’t ‘blindly’ believe allegations of violence against women, Queensland’s new DV minister said in resurfaced comments
Concerns raised about appointment of former federal senator who has previously supported the rights of people accused of sexual assault Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Women’s safety advocates have raised concerns about the appointment of rightwing Queensland MP Amanda Stoker as the state’s minister for the prevention of domestic violence in light of her resurfaced statements that people should not “blindly” believe women who make allegations of violence. Stoker, who was appointed to the role on Saturday, argued in a 2023 article that the recent push to believe complaints “rather than carefully assess[ing] relevant evidence” would harm innocent defendants. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
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What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
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Over 41,000 U.S. Homeland Security officials' details apparently exposed after massive data breach
CNBC was able to access the database on the website, and saw it contained names alleged to be of officials, titles, agencies, and offices in cities and states.
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Trump methane policy rollback may have minimal impact on crude prices, EPA says
The EPA projects Trump’s methane rollback would only lower 2027 U.S. crude prices 11 cents a barrel, while lifting domestic oil output 0.09%.
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Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
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Samsung Electronics shares slid despite record profit in the third-quarter
Samsung Electronics reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday.
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Anduril now says its BlueChip laptop will meet Buy American standards at launch
On Tuesday, defense contractor Anduril and chipmaker Qualcomm announced a partnership to build laptops entirely in the United States, starting with a single model in 2027. They also announced a "long-term goal" of pushing the computer industry to create "a fully domestic supply chain." Even a single Made-in-USA laptop would be a surprise, because no […]
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Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
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Upwind raises $400M after walking away from Datadog acquisition offer
The cloud security startup raised a Series C at a $3.8B valuation, instead of selling itself for the same price.
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Adam Mosseri says negativity around AI is ‘going to get worse’
Asked about AI and the trend of college students booing tech CEOs at graduation ceremonies, Instagram head Adam Mosseri acknowledged in an interview that a lot of people really don't like AI, and it's not just young people and creatives. Appearing on the Colin and Samir podcast to talk about the launch of widescreen and […]
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Brewers close out Rays to capture first World Series title in franchise history
The Brewers dispatched the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night, cementing the first title in the franchise's 57-year history.
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Study: Estimated 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 to 2023 had CTE
An estimated 75% of ex-NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, the neurodegenerative brain disease tied to high-impact sports, according to a new study.
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Harbaugh: Winless Chargers to stick with McDaniel as offensive playcaller
Embattled offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will continue as the Chargers' playcaller, coach Jim Harbaugh announced Wednesday.
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Jefferson on down year amid Vikes' 6-0 start: 'What we're doing is working'
Justin Jefferson, whose 23 catches are a career low through the first seven weeks of a season, said ultimately what the 6-0 Vikings are doing now "is working."
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Jimmy Fallon and Jamie Lee Curtis Transform Into Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes to Spoof ‘You Can See Everything’
On Wednesday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show,” host Jimmy Fallon went full Nathan Fielder while guest Jamie Lee Curtis played Elizabeth Holmes to spoof A24’s buzzy documentary, “You Can See Everything.” “Now, be honest. Do you really want to be on the show tonight?” asks Fallon, doing his best Fielder impression. “Of course I […]
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Paris Jackson Calls Estate Executor’s $109 Million Fee Request ‘Offensive,’ Seeks Reduction
Michael Jackson's daughter claims attorney John Branca failed to justify the hefty compensation rate
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Upgrade to OLED Gaming With the Entry-Level Gigabyte GO27Q24A Monitor
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to upgrade your gaming monitor: a cool A$100 off an already excellently priced OLED display, plus potentially winning a custom Street Fighter PC from Gigabyte, might just be the kick you need. Positioned as an accessible entry point into OLED gaming, the GO27Q24A is a practical hardware pairing for fast-paced, competitive shooters or frame-specific fighting games (like Street Fighter 6). Gigabyte GO27Q24A: Affordable OLED Key Specs & Features On a technical level, the monitor utilises a 27-inch Samsung QD-OLED panel. With a 240Hz refresh rate and an advertised 0.03ms GTG response time to maintain smooth, blur-free motion. Rather than relying on standard backlighting, it aims for distinct colour separation and deep blacks, offering a 1.5M:1 contrast ratio alongside a 99% DCI-P3 colour gamut that supports 1.07 billion colours. The monitor also features
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James Gunn Calls Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman the DCU’s ‘Diamond Characters,’ Says Krypto, John Stewart and Peacemaker Could ‘Turn Into Diamonds’
James Gunn has once again taken to Threads in defense of his DC universe, and this time, is clarifying his previously proposed eight- to 10-year roadmap for the fictional world and making it clearer where each character stands within it. “You can look at my quotes from January ’23 when we started and I said […]
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Your blood pressure could be dangerous even when your numbers look normal
Researchers have discovered a small group of brain cells that prevents dangerous blood pressure swings, even when average readings appear normal. The finding reveals a hidden source of cardiovascular risk and could open the door to new treatments that protect the heart and brain.
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Scientists just broke a textbook rule of physics
Scientists have defied a long-standing rule of laser physics by generating X-rays with much higher energies than conventional theory predicts. The surprising discovery reveals how two electrons working together can overcome a previously accepted limit, opening new possibilities for quantum research.
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Meteors don't just burn up. What really happens is far more violent
Scientists have uncovered seven surprising stages that space rocks go through as they hurtle toward Earth, revealing that melting and violent fragmentation, rather than simple evaporation, determine their fate. The discovery could help explain why meteorites scatter across the ground and how dangerous asteroids explode in Earth's atmosphere.
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Scientists discover a hidden oxygen reservoir deep inside Earth
Scientists have discovered that magma deep inside Earth can store surprising amounts of extra oxygen, potentially revealing a hidden contributor to our planet's oxygen-rich atmosphere. The findings suggest that ancient volcanic eruptions may have helped transform Earth's atmosphere billions of years ago, with implications for understanding life on other planets.
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Hackers expose the identities of more than 40,000 DHS employees
A group of hacktivists calling themselves Distributed Denial of Secrets, said the unmasking of ICE agents, DHS operatives and contractors was fair play, given the government's lack of transparency.
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Judge denies the Justice Department's bid to stop processing California ballots
While the judge rejected the Department of Justice's unprecedented demand in California, the case isn't over yet. The federal government immediately filed notice that it will appeal.
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A breakthrough for the group on the trail of Chinese hackers
Chinese government hackers are secretly burrowing into critical networks using creative new methods.
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Democrats are hoping Latino voters swing back their way in Arizona and elsewhere
This year, Democrats are hoping Latino voters swing back to them. Particularly in Arizona, where the party is trying to flip to some competitive congressional races.