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Kawhi Leonard finally returns to Raptors after NBA disciplined Clippers for salary cap rule circumvention
Vikings say Kyler Murray feeling'pretty good,' participating in team meetings despite serious concussion Ella Langley, distractions and Lane Kiffin: Pete Golding calls Ole Miss-LSU'high school homecoming' Mother Jones' WNBA'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell's seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee Madison Beer's bid to become the NFL's next Taylor Swift hits road bump, Browns are a mess & a Daejon Love fan WWE broadcaster believes'the pieces are all in place' for an upset as Penta challenges Roman Reigns for title Denny Hamlin says forward-facing sonar in professional bass fishing has gone'a little overboard' Ben Shapiro warns Democrats' push for AI regulation is a'coordinated operation' Senate back in session as questions remain over Mitch McConnell's return Vance warns fraudsters stealing taxpayer money: 'Go and get a job' Vance warns fraudsters stealing taxpayer money: 'Go and get a job' Mullin weighs in on Obama, Biden judges amid Trump's immigration court fights Marc Thiessen warns US is in an'AI arms race' with China Charlie Kirk monument artist'protecting it from evil' after previous statue vandalized twice Army launches'field tested' campaign Vance reveals US has'engaged in direct conversations' with Houthis Steve Ballmer was suspended one year and fined $30M after league found Clippers paid Leonard $28M for a'no-show job' The LA Clippers have forfeited 5 1st-round picks and Owner Steve Ballmer was fined $30 million for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the punishments were fair, and how this will impact the Clippers in the future. Plus, they ask if the New England Patriots are in a must-win game vs. the Seattle Seahawks next week. Kawhi Leonard is officially heading back to the Toronto Raptors, and it comes after the NBA disciplined the Los Angeles Clippers for breaking the league's salary cap rules. Leonard was at the forefront of a previously agreed-upon trade between the two franchises, but there was a question about whether it would go through.
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China dismisses AI 'fearmongering' as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule
Beijing has pushed back against calls for the US to curb the country's development of AI. Beijing has pushed back against calls for the US to curb the country's development of AI. China dismisses AI'fearmongering' as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule Beijing hits back after Anthropic CEO calls for US to impede China's progress in AI China has dismissed what it said were "fearmongering" calls for the US to block Beijing's AI industry, even as the top Chinese spy chief warned the evolving technology could threaten Communist party rule. The US tech entrepreneur and Anthropic chief executive, Dario Amodei, wrote an essay published over the weekend that called for a global slowdown in AI capabilities, but also said Washington should actively impede Beijing's advancement in order to keep a technological edge. Warning that AI could give the Chinese Communist party a chance "to militarily dominate democracies", Amodei said he believed "a Chinese lead in AI would pose grave danger for the US and the world".
Arborists use supersonic air to save 300-year-old tree that survived American Revolution
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Mother Jones' WNBA 'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism
Ella Langley, distractions and Lane Kiffin: Pete Golding calls Ole Miss-LSU'high school homecoming' 'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell's seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee Madison Beer's bid to become the NFL's next Taylor Swift hits road bump, Browns are a mess & a Daejon Love fan WWE broadcaster believes'the pieces are all in place' for an upset as Penta challenges Roman Reigns for title Denny Hamlin says forward-facing sonar in professional bass fishing has gone'a little overboard' NASCAR driver says quiet part out loud about Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA looks even worse & car goes airborne! Rams' Sean McVay reveals wife's reality check after mulling media jump following losing season in 2022 Caitlin Clark says she and Angel Reese have'always been friends' after winning FIBA Women's World Cup If half of what AI leaders are saying is true, it's scary stuff: David Asman US declassifies footage of downed airman's rescue in Iran OutKick Sports Mother Jones' WNBA'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism The outlet's framing of XX-XY Athletics revenue as motive sits uneasily alongside its own fundraising appeals In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley sits down with Jen Sey, founder of XXXY Athletics, to discuss Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, WNBA fan censorship, women's sports, corporate messaging, and why the culture around protecting female athletes is shifting in real time. Riley and Jen break down the controversy surrounding fans being told to cover up shirts and signs, the rise of Sophie Cunningham as a joyful and fearless figure in women's basketball, and why major institutions like the WNBA, Nike, and Dick's Sporting Goods appear out of step with the public. They also discuss sex-based protections in sports, the WTA's testing policy, and why the truth about women's athletics still matters. Mother Jones wants you to know XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey is making money.
Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
As fighting intensifies in Yemen, thousands of Yemenis are seeking refuge in Djibouti, deepening the country's humanitarian crisis. Al Jazeera's Mohammed Tawakul reports from a camp where displaced Yemenis are registering for refugee status. JD Vance insists US is'on top of' Houthi advance in Red Sea China rejects AI'threat narratives', urges global cooperation US may be'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB's Lagarde
Christine Lagarde spoke in Vienna about Europe and AI on Monday. Christine Lagarde spoke in Vienna about Europe and AI on Monday. Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB's Lagarde Central bank chief says continent's AI dependency could give trade partners unprecedented leverage in negotiations Europe must develop its own AI technology and build more datacentres in order to nullify the threat of being cut off by the US or China, according to the president of the European Central Bank . Christine Lagarde said the continent needed AI models - the technology that powers AI tools such as chatbots - that were "good enough" to carry out most tasks and run from domestic datacentres. If Europe invests in its own AI tech, said Lagarde, "the threat of being cut off loses its force".