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Breanna Stewart and WNBA officials clashed over a reset timeout call in Game 2 of the Liberty-Dream semifinals, with New York ultimately falling 101-98 in overtime despite having a timeout available.
News
The Atlanta Braves' NLDS exit spotlights tough decisions ahead for Ronald Acuna Jr., whose health, contract status and trade value dominate this offseason.
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Week 6 College Football Playoff projections reveal the top four seeds, projected first-round matchups, and four bubble teams fighting to stay in the field as the season enters a critical stretch.
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A 46-year-old man with a history of skin cancer developed a new melanoma after using Melanotan-II, an unregulated peptide bought from his gym, highlighting serious risks of unvetted peptide use for tanning and wellness.
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OpenAI nearly reclaimed half the market from Anthropic in 2026, according to OpenRouter data, marking a dramatic shift in enterprise AI productivity and competition.
Entertainment
BBC Director-General Matt Brittin reversed comments praising an AI-generated Doctor Who episode, emphasizing that human creativity remains central to the brand and AI serves only as a supportive tool.
Entertainment
Xbox launches new XP division to consolidate film, TV, merchandise, and live experiences, aiming to become the world's top entertainment company.
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A fresh 25-minute GTA VI leak from 'Cyberleek' shows Jason running naked, Lucia's brief appearance, floating tanks, and unexplained French dialogue, as Rockstar aggressively removes the viral footage.
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DWTS Season 35's Mariah Carey Night shocked viewers with another elimination and record-breaking judges' scores, as Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong were sent home.
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The CFTC's new proposal on affiliated trading entities in prediction markets has drawn sharp pushback from operators, who warn the rules could reduce liquidity and increase costs for customers.
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The 2026 BeautyCares DreamBall gala in New York raised over $1 million for Look Good Feel Better, supporting cancer patients through appearance-related side effects. Honorees shared stories of resilience and the power of beauty.
Across the newsroom
Business
Business
Ed Bogan co-owns Pizza King, a 70-year-old brand with 66 locations, and works to keep every restaurant consistent from Indiana to Illinois. He shares how technology and careful oversight help drive repeat business.
Entertainment
Entertainment
BBC Director-General Matt Brittin reversed comments praising an AI-generated Doctor Who episode, emphasizing that human creativity remains central to the brand and AI serves only as a supportive tool.
News
News
The Atlanta Braves' NLDS exit spotlights tough decisions ahead for Ronald Acuna Jr., whose health, contract status and trade value dominate this offseason.
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A Senate subcommittee scrutinized Flock Safety's license plate reader network, revealing critical gaps in data security, law enforcement oversight, and the broader implications of mass surveillance.
Others
At Meta Connect 2026, Zuckerberg outlined new privacy layers for Muse AI and smart glasses, including encrypted cloud environments and physical indicator lights designed to protect user data from even Meta itself.
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Meta unveiled its Muse AI assistant at Connect 2026, showcasing a personalized helper for shopping, email, and computer tasks while addressing privacy through secure cloud architecture.
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Meta unveiled camera-free audio glasses at Connect, introducing a hearing enhancement feature, longer battery life, and classic Ray-Ban styles while addressing privacy concerns.
Politics
Meta introduces the Ray-Ban Gen 3 smart glasses starting at $249, featuring 51 style combinations, six microphones with Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and limited editions co-designed with Lisa Blackpink and Kylie Jenner.
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Smart glasses are triggering a privacy and civil rights crisis in India, where non-consensual recording, surveillance, and transphobic harassment intersect with weak laws and rapid tech adoption.
