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Testing Begins for Katalyst-NASA Swift Boost Mission

On April 14, engineers from Katalyst Space Technologies arrived at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, to begin environmental tests of the company’s LINK robotic servicing spacecraft.

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Apr 17 • 3:23 PM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
K-Pop’s Biggest Labels Are Joining Forces to Build a Coachella Rival Called ‘Fanomenon’

K-pop’s Big 4 are considering a Coachella-style event that could launch as early as 2027.

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Apr 17 • 11:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • miamiherald.com
Sara Rodriguez questions electability of rivals running for governor

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is questioning the electability of her top competitors in the Democratic primary for governor.

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Apr 17 • 10:19 AM EDT • Politics • jsonline.com
Unlock New Rewards in the Rivals and Rockets

Complete cross-game Quests and Challenges in Rocket League and Fortnite to unlock rewards in both games.

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Apr 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • rocketleague.com
Cosm Breaks Ground on Immersive Entertainment Venue in Downtown Cleveland

CLEVELAND — Cosm, along with Bedrock and Rock Entertainment Group, have broken ground on a new entertainment venue located at the intersection of East 4th Street, Prospect Avenue and Huron Road in downtown Cleveland. Dubbed Cosm Cleveland, the venue will sit directly across from Rocket Arena (formerly Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse), home of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. The two professional sports franchises are owned by Dan Gilbert, founder of Rocket Mortgage, Bedrock and Rock Entertainment Group. Spanning approximately 64,000 square feet and rising three stories, Cosm Cleveland will comprise two programmatic elements: The Dome and The Hall. Through Cosm’s proprietary technology called Shared Reality, the venue will merge a stadium-like atmosphere with state-of-the-art visuals in a communal setting. Rossetti Architects designed Cosm Cleveland, and Bedrock is leading the development. The venue, which will anchor Bedrock’s Rock Block mixed-use development, is slated to open in 2027. “This is a major milestone for our downtown Gateway District, and the arrival of Cosm is a testament to our community’s spirit and resilience,” says Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. “This incredible venue will enhance our city’s reputation as a hub for sports and entertainment, drawing visitors from near and far to experience a…

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Apr 17 • 7:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • rebusinessonline.com
OpenAI focuses on business users amid competition with rival Anthropic

OpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for “high-value professional work” as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces.

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Apr 16 • 12:17 PM EDT • Business • pbs.org
Vermont Natives Provide Entertainment Through Community, Connection, and Headlocks

A Vermont organization has delivered heated rivalries, daring smackdowns, and unique athleticism for decades — and now, it’s back in Barre. Green Mountain Wrestling (GMW) was founded 30 years ago, when Vermont lacked a professional wrestling scene and was rarely the target for major industry events. Launched by Gary Langevin, the group operated out of Newport from 1996 through 2003. During the organization’s early years, Adam Lash began helping with events. A wrestling fan and teenager eager to join the industry, GMW became a career springboard. “As I got older, I became more involved in the broader professional wrestling industry beyond

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Apr 16 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thebridgevt.org
The New Inflight Entertainment System That Emirates Passengers Are Raving About

The arrival of the first Airbus A350-900 into the Emirates fleet has brought a revolution to the back of seat screens.

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Apr 16 • 9:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • simpleflying.com
Politics and the Bayeux Tapestry: the inside story of the blockbuster loan to the British Museum

History’s most famous embroidery has sparked endless fascination and controversy over the circa 950 years since its creation. In the run-up to its arrival in London, David Musgrove spoke to the UK Government’s Envoy for the Bayeux Tapestry Loan, Lord Peter Ricketts

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Apr 16 • 6:44 AM EDT • Politics • historyextra.com
Talarico Leads a Democratic Cash Surge: 7 Takeaways From 2026 Filings

Democrats in key Senate races out-raised their Republican rivals, but super PACs on the right are poised to play a powerful role in the midterms, new campaign finance filings showed.

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Apr 16 • 5:06 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure

OpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for “high-value professional work” as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces.

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Apr 16 • 12:08 AM EDT • Business • bostonglobe.com
UNC basketball target chooses ACC rival in transfer portal

UNC and Louisville are no stranger to on-court battles. The Cardinals just won a recruiting battle over the Tar Heels on Wednesday.

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Apr 15 • 7:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LIV Golf to shut down? Saudi Arabia financiers may pull support, leaving PGA Tour rival at crossroads

Four years after its dramatic launch, LIV Golf may be going out with a whimper

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Apr 15 • 5:38 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Marketing Daily - Top of the News: Brands Blur Lines Between Ads, Entertainment

Peloton has tapped "Heated Rivalry" actor Hudson Williams for a campaign that "Glamour " says borders on NSFW, thanks to the actor's "very short shorts."

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Apr 15 • 4:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • mediapost.com
Walmart’s Google TV Streamer competitor starts hitting store shelves for $60 with a big downgrade

Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro streaming box is starting to hit store shelves, with the device set to rival Google...

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Apr 15 • 9:45 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter

Play for free Now!! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

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Apr 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • marvelrivals.com
A crushed fossil revealed a dinosaur that shouldn’t have existed

A badly mangled dinosaur skull, once forgotten in a drawer, turned out to be a rare and important discovery. Reconstructed by a Virginia Tech student, it revealed a new species of early carnivorous dinosaur with unusual features never seen before. The fossil suggests some dinosaur groups were wiped out during the end-Triassic extinction, not just their rivals. It may represent one of the last survivors of an ancient dinosaur lineage.

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Apr 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Why the U of M spent $23 million on health care consultants

The expenditures date to the ill-fated Fairview-Sanford merger. More than half the spending came after the July 2024 arrival of the new president, Dr. Rebecca Cunningham.

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Apr 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • startribune.com
Eli Primm: Jefferson's two-sport phenom delivering on the diamond and gridiron

Situations like being the leadoff hitter in a crucial regional series against a local rival is what Jefferson High School junior Eli Primm lives for.

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Apr 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • redandblack.com
‘Scarpetta,’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ and more shows based on books

From comedy and crime to magical realism, these TV series based on books will hook you, then leave you wanting more.

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Apr 14 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
What happens to the California governor's race after Swalwell's exit?

In a crowded race with no clear leader in the heavily Democratic state, Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit presents an opportunity for his one-time rivals to pick off former supporters just weeks before mail ballots go to voters.

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Apr 14 • 11:46 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Heartflow sues cardiology AI rival Cleerly over alleged patent infringement

According to Heartflow, Cleerly's actions represent “one of the most egregious examples of piracy in the medical technology industry.” Cleerly commented on the lawsuit, defending the value and integrity of its products.

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Apr 14 • 10:47 AM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
GoPro's Mission 1 offers 8K 60p video and interchangeable lenses

DJI is fighting back against rivals with a new line of cameras called Mission 1, designed to greatly improve video quality over the Hero 13 cameras.

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Apr 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter

Play for free Now!! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

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Apr 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • marvelrivals.com
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Rival Launches, Hailed As 'True AAAA Pirate Experience"

Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake fans check out this AAAA pirate experience!

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Apr 14 • 6:42 AM EDT • Technology • gamingbible.com
'Cherki has bought true freedom and creative magic'

Manchester City are finding their stride at the perfect time and it's the most daunting of warnings being issued simultaneously to those of an Arsenal persuasion. Mikel Arteta's side stumbled and Pep Guardiola's players pounced and at the heart of that deadly punch was Rayan Cherki, who grabbed the Chelsea game by the scruff of its neck to take all three points. Chelsea frustrated and on numerous occasions threatened to do their London rivals a favour in the first half on Sunday, but it was City who stood firm, albeit whilst not creating too much themselves.

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Apr 14 • 5:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How Pope Leo XIV Understands His Role in Politics

Leo doesn’t want to be seen as a rival to President Trump. That doesn’t mean he thinks the gospel is apolitical.

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Apr 13 • 6:36 PM EDT • Politics • sojo.net
Intel May Have an Answer to AMD's Most Powerful Gaming CPUs

The Intel and AMD CPU rivalry is getting exciting again.

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Apr 13 • 11:15 AM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s most populous state.

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Apr 13 • 9:31 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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iPhone 18 Pro Deep Red Color Likely as Android Rivals Prep Same Shade

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is very likely to come in a new deep red color, claims a Chinese leaker, because the color is already being prototyped by Android phone makers. In February, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Rumors of purple and brown finishes have also circulated, but Gurman believes those are just variants of the same red idea.

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Apr 13 • 6:22 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
How streaming platforms reignited the YA boom: TSITP to Heated Rivalry

Diverse storylines, coupled with the global reach of streaming platforms, have reignited an explosion of YA adaptations, and it's a race that isn’t slowing down.

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Apr 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Apple Testing Four Smart Glasses Styles Made of High-End Materials

Apple is developing at least four different styles of smart glasses, and the company is betting that their superior design will set them apart from rival products, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that Apple's latest designs are made from a high-end material called acetate, which is "more durable and luxurious" than the standard plastic used by most existing brands.

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Apr 13 • 5:29 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Key Test Looms for South Africa’s Coalition, New DA Leader Warns

The new leader of South Africa’s second-biggest political party expects the stability of the nation’s coalition government to be put to the test when its larger rival holds internal elections next year.

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Apr 13 • 4:55 AM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
Apple reportedly testing out four different styles for its smart glasses that will rival Meta Ray-Bans

Apple's smart glasses could be announced as early as this year, followed by a product release in 2027.

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Apr 12 • 4:05 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Guenther’s 40-Goal Breakthrough Signals Arrival As NHL Star
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Apr 12 • 2:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mississippi reveals its full history for America's anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

America’s history is being seen through different lenses as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM

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Apr 12 • 8:01 AM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
As Swalwell’s campaign unravels, his rivals in California governor’s race scramble for an opening

The sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell are damaging his hopes of winning the governor’s race, with former allies revoking their endorsements and a growing list of prominent Democrats telling him to withdraw.

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Apr 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
📺 Sunday schedule (12): Brasileirão, derbies and crackers in Europe

Sunday (12) features big rivalries across Brazil and plenty of European football. Check the schedule and where to watch, and plan ahead!Brasileirão 🇧🇷11am - Athletico vs. Chapecoense: Premiere...

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Apr 12 • 5:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Michigan’s strong third inning helps secure win over MSU

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan State’s late comeback fell short against rival Michigan, as the Wolverines came away with the 6-4 win. The win on Saturday was the Wolverines’ fifth straight. Nick Williams hit an RBI single to right field in the second inning, allowing Ryan McKay to score and give MSU an early 1-0 […]

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Apr 12 • 1:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Arsenal Ratings vs. Bournemouth: Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz Drop Stinkers

Arsenal was second best all over the pitch on a dismal afternoon, who missed out on the opportunity to open up a 12 point gap over rivals Manchester City.

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Apr 11 • 9:25 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
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Alexander Ovechkin receives standing ovation from rival Penguins crowd in potential last game in Pittsburgh
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Apr 11 • 8:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Apple AI Glasses Will Rival Meta’s With Several Styles, Oval Cameras

Also: The latest on the foldable iPhone.

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Apr 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Rachael Rollins claps back at rivals over her Suffolk DA bid

Rollins took out papers earlier this week, signaling her intention to run to regain her old job as Suffolk district attorney.

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Apr 10 • 8:18 PM EDT • Politics • bostonglobe.com
2026 K League 2 Round 7 Preview

Round 7 in K League 2 brings together two sides tipped for an immediate return to the top flight, as Suwon FC and Daegu FC renew their rivalry in unfamiliar surroundings. With both teams still finding...

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Apr 10 • 3:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Knicks stay in hunt with late win over rival Celtics

Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson kept the New York Knicks in the hunt for second place in the NBA's Eastern Conference as they beat the Boston Celtics 112-106 Thursday.But a Hart layup and a Brunson free throw restored the Knicks' lead, before Hart finished the game off.

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Apr 9 • 11:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Spurs look to continue torrid stretch against feisty Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs look to keep their momentum growing in preparation for the upcoming playoffs when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday in the penultimate game of the regular season for the Lone Star State rivals.

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Apr 9 • 8:21 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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2026 Peabody Awards Entertainment Nominations

Additional noteworthy TV shows up for the prestigious honor, designed to recognize impactful small-screen storytelling, include 'Adolescence,' 'Andor,' 'Death by Lightning,' 'Dying for Sex,' 'Forever,' 'Mussolini: Son of the Century,' 'Pluribus' and 'The Rehearsal.'

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Apr 9 • 1:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • hollywoodreporter.com
Unrivaled Sports Partners with Under Armour and DICK'S Sporting Goods to Build the Future of Youth Sports Experiences

/PRNewswire/ -- Unrivaled Sports, the nation's leader in youth sports experiences, today announced landmark partnerships with Under Armour (NYSE: UAA) and...

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Apr 9 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • prnewswire.com
The normalisation of political profanity

Donald Trump isn’t the first politician to sully their office with foul-mouthed rhetoric and it’s catching on with rivals too

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Apr 9 • 7:27 AM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
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DeepMind moved faster by acting like a startup, Demis Hassabis says

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis shared how his AI lab has caught up with its rivals in the last two to three years.

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Apr 9 • 1:19 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Bartholomew’s heroics save Cyclones in rivalry game

IOWA CITY — While the rain appeared heavy at times on the Big Ten Network stream it was a case of “when it rains, it pours” as Iowa State (23-15, 4-8 Big 12) and Iowa (21-17, 5-10 Big Ten) combined for five home runs, punctuated by Reagan Bartholomew’s game-winning two-run homer to deep center field […]

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Apr 8 • 8:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Xiaomi reveals new iPad mini rival with 165Hz display and flagship SoC

The Redmi K Pad 2 has been officially announced, and compared to the first-gen device, the new compact tablet features a minimalist rear design similar to the iPad mini. It's powered by the flagship Dimensity 9500 and sports a 165Hz display.

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Apr 8 • 3:13 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Liverpool receive sensational Yan Diomande transfer boost

Barcelona drop out of Diomande raceA report from Spain via Sport Witness now suggests that Liverpool will have one less rival bid to worry about this summer. Barcelona did their due diligence on Dioma...

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Apr 8 • 3:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sony’s ‘True RGB’ TVs are coming – and they were 20 years in the making

A two-decade journey, a bold new name, and a clear message to rivals

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Apr 7 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • whathifi.com
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Analysis, Benchmarks & Efficiency - Serious rival for Apple and a problem for AMD & Intel

Notebookcheck review/analysis of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite & X2 Elite Extreme mobile ARM processors.

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Apr 7 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Google Adds Mental Health Tools to Gemini Chatbot After Lawsuit

Alphabet Inc.’s Google plans to introduce new mental health support features for its Gemini chatbot as the company and rivals, like OpenAI, have faced several lawsuits accusing their artificial intelligence tools of leading to harm.

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Apr 7 • 7:05 AM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Google Adds Mental Health Tools to Gemini Chatbot After Lawsuit

Alphabet Inc.’s Google plans to introduce new mental health support features for its Gemini chatbot as the company and rivals, like OpenAI, have faced several lawsuits accusing their artificial intelligence tools of leading to harm.

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Apr 7 • 7:05 AM EDT • Health • bloomberg.com
Say no to a ‘camera on your face’, says Meta smartglasses rival

Shenzhen-based Even Realities pitches itself as a premium alternative that does not harvest user data

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Apr 7 • 12:00 AM EDT • Technology • ft.com
USA's Folarin Balogun Scores In Monaco's Win Over Rival Marseille

U.S. men's national team striker Folarin Balogun scored the difference-making goal as Monaco defeated rival Marseille, 2-1.

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Apr 6 • 6:46 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Elite EDGE Mekai Brown down to five schools

The Northeast’s top high school football prospect is down to five schools. Greenwich (Conn.) Country Day four-star EDGE Mekai Brown has been consistently on the road since the fall, getting a look at myriad high-profile programs. After his latest swing of spring trips, Brown is ready to narrow his focus. The 6-foot-6, 235-pounder told Rivals’ […]

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Apr 6 • 3:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Beauty’s New Challenger Conglomerate Has Always Been Here

By shedding its food and ice cream businesses, Unilever is betting big on beauty. But matching the scale, valuation and category depth of rivals like L’Oréal and The Estée Lauder Companies will require sharper focus and strategic discipline.

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Apr 6 • 8:05 AM EDT • Business • businessoffashion.com
Orban fuels anti-Ukraine mood ahead of Hungarian vote

Orbán has sought to portray his chief rival Magyar as the "puppet" of the EU and Ukraine

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Apr 6 • 3:10 AM EDT • Politics • euractiv.com
Microsoft takes on Google and OpenAI with its own AI models

From transcribing boardroom chatter to cloning voices in seconds, Microsoft's MAI model trio is here, and it is priced to make rivals sweat.

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Apr 4 • 4:11 PM EDT • Technology • digitaltrends.com
Orbán’s top rival eyes PM term limits to bar his potential return

Péter Magyar said his party would seek to limit the PM’s tenure to two terms.

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Apr 4 • 2:41 PM EDT • Politics • tvpworld.com
Apple Is Dominating Smartphone Rivals To The Point Where Its Not Bothered To Change The iPhone 18 Appearance By Much, Says New Rumor

The iPhone 18 lineup is rumored to sport nearly the same appearance as the iPhone 17 series, according to one tipster

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Apr 4 • 5:24 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Former Big 12 foes Baylor, Oklahoma clash in Crown semifinals

Former Big 12 rivals Oklahoma and Baylor will square off in the College Basketball Crown semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas.

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Apr 3 • 1:28 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Gemma 4 and what makes an open model succeed

Having written a lot of model release blog posts, there’s something much harder about reviewing open models when they drop relative to closed models, especially in 2026. In recent years, there were so few open models, so when Llama 3 was released most people were still doing research on Llama 2 and super happy to get an update. When Qwen 3 was released, the Llama 4 fiasco had just gone down, and a whole research community was emerging to study RL on Qwen 2.5 — it was a no brainer to upgrade. Today, when an open model releases, it’s competing with Qwen 3.5, Kimi K2.5, GLM 5, MiniMax M2.5, GPT-OSS, Arcee Large, Nemotron 3, Olmo 3, and others. The space is populated, but still feels full of hidden opportunity. The potential of open models feels like a dark matter, a potential we know is huge, but few clear recipes and examples for how to unlock it are out there. Agentic AI, OpenClaw, and everything brewing in that space is going to spur mass experimentation in open models to complement the likes of Claude and Codex, not replace them. Especially with open models, the benchmarks at release are an extremely incomplete story. In some ways this is exciting, as new open models have a much higher variance and ability to surprise, but it also points at some structural reasons that make building businesses and great AI experiences around open models harder than the closed alternatives. When a new Claude Opus or GPT drops, spending a few hours with them in my agentic workflows is genuinely a good vibe test. For open models, putting them through this test is a category error. Something else to be said about open models in the era of agents is that they get out of the debate of integration, harnesses, and tools and let us see close to the ground on what exactly is the ability of just a model. Of course, we can’t test some things like search abilities without some tool, but being able to measure exactly the pace of progress of the model alone is a welcome simplification to a systematically opaque AI space. Share The list of factors I’d use to assess a new open-weight model I’m considering investing in includes: Model performance (and size) — how this model performs on benchmarks I care about and how it compares to other models of a similar size. Country of origin — some businesses care deeply about provenance, and if a model was built in China or not. Model license — if a model needs legal approval for use, uptake will be slower at mid-sized and large companies. Tooling at release — many models release with half-broken, or at least substantially slower, implementations in popular software like vLLM, Transformers, SGLANG, etc due to pushing the envelope of architectures or tools. Model fine-tunability — how easy or hard it is to modify the given model to your use-case when you actually try and use it. The core problem is that some of these are immediately available at release, e.g. general performance, license, origin, etc. but others such as tooling take day(s) to week(s) to stabilize, and others are open research questions — with no group systematically monitoring fine-tunability. In the early era of open models, the days of Llama 2 or 3 and Qwen pre v3.5, the architectures were fairly simple and the models tended to work out of the box. Some of this was due to the extremely hard work of the Llama, Qwen, Mistral, etc. developer teams. Some is due to the new models being genuinely harder to work with. When it comes to something like Qwen 3.5 or Nemotron 3, with hybrid models (either gated delta net or mamba layers), the tooling is very rough at release. Things you would expect to “just work” often don’t. I’ve been following this area closely since we released Olmo Hybrid with a similar architecture, and Qwen 3.5 is just starting to work well in the various open-source tools that need to all play nice together for RL research. That’s 1.5 months after the release date! This is just to start really investing more into understanding the behavior of the models. Of course, others started working on these models sooner by investing more engineering resources or relying on partially closed software. The fully open and distributed ecosystem takes a long time to get going on some new models. All of this is lead-in for the most important question for open models — how easy is it to adapt to specific use-cases? This is a different problem for different model sizes. Large MoE open-weight models may be used by entities like Cursor who need complex capabilities in their domain, e.g. Composer 2 trained on Kimi K2.5. Other applications can be built on much smaller models, such as Chroma’s Context-1 model for agentic search, built on GPT-OSS 20B. The question of “which models are fine-tunable” is largely background knowledge known by engineers across the industry. There should be a thriving research area here to support the open ecosystem model. The first step is to understand characteristics of different base and post-trained models to understand what they look like. The second step is to tune pretraining recipes for open models so they’re more flexible. Interconnects AI is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber. Subscribe For The ATOM Project and other Interconnects endeavors, we’ve put in substantial effort to measuring adoption trends in the open ecosystem. Everything takes a long time to unfold after a model is first publicly available — and adaptability is why. What we know for sure now, when Qwen has been going from strength to strength with its releases, is that technical staff across the industry has gotten comfortable working with Qwen models. Countless research methods and datasets were made to work with Qwen. It’ll take patience for any other model family to get to this point — a patience I’m not sure many open model builders have. This takes us to Gemma 4, Google’s latest open models. Gemma 3 was released more than a year ago, in March of 2025, and is a bit underrated. Gemma 4 comes in 4 sizes for now, with a bigger, MoE model of over 100B total parameters rumored but not released yet. The models we have today come in sizes of ~5B dense, 8B dense, 26B total 4B active MoE, and 31B dense. I’m most excited that they’re finally adopting a standard Apache 2.0 open source license. This’ll massively boost adoption. The standard of better licenses for strong open-weight LLMs was set by mostly Chinese open model labs in the last 1-2 years, and now U.S. companies are following suit. I will personally be so happy if the horrible Llama licenses and Gemma terms of service were an ~18-month transient dynamic of the industry being nervous about releasing strong open models. The Gemma 4 scores look very solid, the small models have incredible benchmark scores (especially in general domains like LMArena) and the 31B model rivals the recent Qwen 3.5 27B, which is the leading member of that class. The ~30B size range is an important one, as it’s accessible both to researchers and to enterprises looking to deploy the model in real use-cases. Where the 7B model scale is the default for tinkering and research, a 30B model is the default for seeing if an open model can unlock substantial value in your specific workflow — a good mix of intelligence, low price, tractability for downstream training, etc. This takes us back to the above adoption criteria I mentioned for open models and the bigger question — do I think Gemma 4 will be an overwhelming success? Previous Gemma models have been plagued by tooling issues and poorer performance when being finetuned. Gemma 4’s success is going to be entirely determined by ease of use, to a point where a 5-10% swing on benchmarks wouldn’t matter at all. It’s strong enough, small enough, with the right license, and from the U.S., so many companies are going to slot it in. I’m cautiously optimistic that Gemma 4 is going to work better here. Winds are shifting for open models built in America. We saw GPT-OSS go through a bumpy launch to become an overwhelming success. There’s a collective energy around the likes of Reflection, Arcee, Nemotron, Gemma, Olmo, and peers that show substantial demand for building new stacks around open models. There’s capital to be spent on AI stacks across the economy by those who want more ownership of everything, including the model. After launching The ATOM Project 240 days ago, the conversation is shifting into the next stage. Summer of 2025 was a crisis moment where the U.S. AI scene realized it can’t wait and figure out open models after building AGI. The two markets will capture different areas and proceed in parallel. Now that more companies in the U.S. are releasing strong models, we need to improve the ecosystem so that these models are easy to use, understand, and build value around. It’s the hard work to build another inflection point in these adoption plots I’ve been updating consistently, but that’s the work to be done. Join me in it. More data coming soon! Here’s a sneak peek:

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Kyle Shanahan Drops Hot Take on NFC Contender

Shanahan blasts Rams' Australia game request, demanding league fairness and a Mexico matchup for the 49ers rivalry.

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Spoiler Alert! Devils Rout Caps Behind Bratt, Hughes

Look at the Devils delivering maximum damage to a pair of Metropolitan Division rivals this week, although in very different ways. First, on Tuesday, they rolled over and played dead for a hapless Rangers team that got two points that won’t help them in their race to the bottom for Gavin McKenna. Forty-eight hours later […]

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How Will Reading’s Playoff Rivals’ Seasons Pan Out?

Jamie has a crack at predicting how the teams around Reading will fare in the rest of the season.

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Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models

MAI released models that can transcribe voice into text as well as generate audio and images after the group's formation six months ago.

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Interventional radiology vendor Merit Medical to acquire rival for $140M

The Utah-based company plans to merge with View Point Medical, which manufactures the OneMark Detection Imaging System.

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Celtics' Jayson Tatum Reveals Game-Changing Advice From Former Rival

Tatum received some wise words from Klay Thompson.

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Marvel Rivals References ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Rally In New Map

The new Lower Manhattan map draws a line between Trump and Kingpin

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Argyle boosted by top scorer Tolaj's return to fitness

Plymouth Argyle top scorer Lorent Tolaj could return to action in Friday's League One clash with play-off rivals Bolton Wanderers.

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Google Readies Screenless Fitbit Band to Rival Growing Whoop Craze

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is developing its own fitness band, aiming to compete with screenless wearable devices from upstarts like Whoop Inc. and Oura Health Oy.

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Young scientists compete in the 2026 Chester County Science Research Competition

Young scientists from across Chester County once again met for the chance to showcase their knowledge and engage in friendly rivalry at the 2026 Chester County Science Research Competition.

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Trey Hendrickson makes generous donation to The Cincy Hat Foundation

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Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?

Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

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Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?

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Who’s ‘Safer’ or ‘Riskier’? Maine Democrats Clash Over How to Beat Collins.

Gov. Janet Mills argues that her rival for Senate, Graham Platner, could be doomed by his history of offensive online remarks. But at a time of anti-establishment anger, Mr. Platner says he is the safer choice.

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Governor’s race accusations roil an already tense legislative session

Two House Republicans backing billionaire Rick Jackson are now openly accusing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones of bottling up their bills in retaliation for endorsing his rival.

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Scientists Just Found a Massive Freshwater Reservoir Hidden Beneath the Great Salt Lake

The drying out of the Great Salt Lake has been a growing problem, but the surprising arrival of reed-filled mounds inspired scientists to investigate what lies beneath.

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Floyd Mayweather reveals Manny Pacquiao rematch will be an ‘exhibition’

The pair are set to resume their rivalry in September but Mayweather has cast doubt on whether this bout will be his return to professional boxing

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USC flips 4-star in latest recruiting win over Oregon

USC football just delivered another recruiting dig at Big Ten rival Oregon, this time landing a four-star tackle.

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Green Bay Packers 2026 NFL Draft Preview

The Green Bay Packers failed to meet the high expectations of their fan base in 2025. The addition of star pass rusher Micah Parsons offered zero relief from a tradition of painful playoff losses. The Packers closed out their 2025 season with a crushing loss to their division rival, the Chicago Bears, following a fourth-quarter […] The post Green Bay Packers 2026 NFL Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead.

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DHS shutdown drags on after House passes 'dead on arrival' bill

The House-passed bill is doomed in the Senate, which is on a scheduled recess.

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The Startup Selling Full-Body Scans as the Future of Health Care

Step into the machine at Neko Health or one of its rivals to check for skin cancer, diabetes or stroke risk. Is this the next frontier in preventative health care, or something your primary care physician would rather you avoid?

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Texas A&M softball HC Trisha Ford previews the Texas series

Trisha Ford previews A&M’s trip to No. 1 Texas, stressing growth, lineup clarity, and embracing the rivalry’s trademark “spice.”

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Google Gemini Adds Tool to Make It Easier to Switch from ChatGPT

Google released new tools for its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant that will let users upload chat history and context from other AI apps, a move to lure users from rivals like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic PBC’s Claude.

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Apple Plans to Let Rival AI Chatbots Integrate With Siri in iOS 27

Apple plans to allow third-party AI chatbots to integrate with Siri in iOS 27, reports Bloomberg. Apple already has a partnership with OpenAI that lets Siri hand questions off to ChatGPT, but Apple will expand that integration to other companies like Google and Anthropic. An iPhone user with the Claude or Gemini app installed will be able to send questions to those chatbots, like how the current ChatGPT feature works.

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Apple Plans to Open Up Siri to Rival AI Assistants in iOS 27 Update

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. plans to open Siri to outside artificial intelligence assistants, a major move aimed at bolstering the iPhone as an AI platform.The company is preparing to make the change as part of a Siri overhaul in its upcoming iOS 27 operating system update, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The assistant can already tap into ChatGPT through a partnership with OpenAI, but Apple will now allow competing services to do the same.The changes are part of an attempt to tu

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Apple Plans to Open Up Siri to Rival AI Assistants in iOS 27 Update

Apple Inc. plans to open Siri to outside artificial intelligence assistants, a major move aimed at bolstering the iPhone as an AI platform.

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MLB, the NBA, and the battle for second place among American sports leagues

The NFL is king. But baseball's gains of late have changed the terms of its rivalry with the NBA over who is No. 2.

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Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter

Play for free Now!! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

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Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter

Play for free Now!! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

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Florida Democrat flips seat in special election in district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence. The president had endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a social media post Monday, he urged voters to turn out, saying Maples was backed “by so many of my Palm Beach County friends.” READ MORE: Trump casts Florida ballot by mail as he

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5 events in Lancaster County this weekend, from \'Heated Rivalry\' dance party to magic swap meet

Before you make your weekend plans, make sure these events are on your radar.

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