Microsoft makes Copilot “human-centered” with a ‘90s-style animated assistantArs TechnicaMicrosoft’s Copilot gets a name, face, and more in latest update. No, it’s not Clippy.Yahoo FinanceHuman-centered AIMicrosoftMeet Mico, Microsoft’s AI version of ClippyThe VergeMeet Copilot Mode in Edge: Your AI browserWindows Blog … [Read more...]

Effort to pay at least some federal workers fails in SenateNPRGovernment shutdown live updates as Senate fails to advance GOP bill to pay essential federal workersCBS NewsDemocrats Block Federal Worker Pay Bill as Shutdown Drags OnThe New York TimesGOP senator blocks Democratic bill to pay all federal employees during shutdownThe HillEssential … [Read more...]

Dinosaurs were thriving until asteroid struck, research suggestsThe GuardianFossils of Some of the Last Dinosaurs in North America Have a Story to TellThe New York TimesRare look at the last days of the dinosaurs shows they were thriving, scientists sayCNNDinosaurs were thriving in North America before the mass-extinction asteroid strike, study … [Read more...]

Two New Dinosaur Fossils Emerge From the ‘Mummy Zone’The New York Times66 million-year-old dinosaur ‘mummy’ skin was actually a perfect clay maskCNNWyoming dinosaur 'mummies' reveal a surprise: hoofed feetReutersExceptionally Preserved 'Dinosaur Mummies' Reveal First-Known Reptile HoovesScienceAlertDinosaur Mummies Are Clay Molds, Not Soft-Tissue … [Read more...]

Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections linked to contaminated meat, study findsCBS NewsNearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections Linked to Contaminated MeatMilken Institute School of Public HealthA surprising cause of some urinary tract infections: Contaminated meatNBC NewsIs your grocery store giving you UTIs?KTLAThe Surprising Cause of Nearly 20% of … [Read more...]

NFL Expert Picks: Tight Battle Predicted for Vikings at Chargers in Week 8Minnesota VikingsBetting Vikings-Chargers: Game picks and four prop bets from our analystsESPNBet365 bonus code CBSBET365: Get $200 in bonus bets for Vikings vs. Chargers Thursday Night Football gameCBS Sports3 Chargers Players to Watch Against Vikings in Week … [Read more...]

Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians from Democrats Blocking Federal Funding for the Most NeedyGovernor of Virginia (.gov)At least 25 states plan to cut off food aid benefits in NovemberPolitico'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million peopleNPRDemocrats under fire as food … [Read more...]

E.U. eyes a giant pot of frozen Russian money to help Ukraine in warThe Washington PostUkraine urges EU to back loan using frozen Russian cashBBCEU leaders delay decision on using frozen Russian funds to aid UkraineAl JazeeraZelenskyy presses for EU decision on using frozen Russia assets to defend UkraineThe GuardianCan Europe Agree on Turning … [Read more...]

NFL Week 8 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup analysis for every gameNFL.comNFL buzz for Week 8: The latest on the trade deadline, the Jets' rough start and QB futuresESPNThe Best NFL Bets for Week 8The RingerA revenge game, Ravens’ season on the line and a big bye week: 5 things to know about Week 8 of the NFL seasonCNNNFL Week 8 … [Read more...]

Oprah, Gayle King and More Attend Misty Copeland’s Final PerformanceThe New York TimesMisty Copeland's Son Joins Her Onstage for First Time During Her Final Bow With American Ballet TheatreE! NewsMisty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing at retirement showNPRMisty Copeland takes final bow with American Ballet TheatreABC News - … [Read more...]

DC man who played Darth Vader theme at national guard troops sues over arrestThe GuardianMan detained after playing Star Wars 'Imperial March' as National Guard members walked by, lawsuit statesWUSA9DC police detained man for protesting National Guard patrol with Darth Vader song, lawsuit saysAP NewsD.C. man sues after arrest for playing ‘Star … [Read more...]

Elon Musk says he needs $1 trillion to control Tesla’s ‘robot army’The VergeElon Musk said he needs $1 trillion to stop ‘corporate terrorists’ from wresting control of TeslaCNNMusk’s Trillion-Dollar PitchThe New York TimesMusk Hijacks Tesla Earnings Call to Vouch for $1 Trillion Pay PlanBloomberg.comMusk pleads with Tesla investors to approve his … [Read more...]

Vance says he was insulted by Israeli lawmakers' "very stupid political stunt" on West Bank annexationCBS NewsVance slams Israel's parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an 'insult'NPRTrump says ‘Israel not going to do anything with the West Bank’ as US fumes over annexation voteThe Times of IsraelLive updates: Trump's White House East … [Read more...]

Microsoft Has Reportedly Pushed Xbox Studios to Deliver a 30% Profit Margin, Allegedly Leading to All Those Layoffs, Canceled Projects, Price Rises, and the End of ExclusivesIGNMicrosoft Pushes Xbox Division to Hit Higher Profit MarginsBloomberg.comMSFT: Microsoft Stock Climbs On Xbox Profit Targets And Azure Growth OutlookYahoo FinanceInside … [Read more...]

Venomous snake strikes captured in extreme detail through high-speed videos for first timeLive ScienceLights, Camera, Venom: What Happens When a Snake StrikesThe New York TimesGone in 60 milliseconds: dramatic slow-motion snake bites reveal clues about how fangs and venom kill preyThe GuardianHigh-speed video captures how venomous snakes attack … [Read more...]

Amazon's revamped Luna streaming service is available nowEngadgetAmazon’s redesigned Luna features GameNight, and includes 50+ games available with Primeabout AmazonAmazon launches revamped Luna game-streaming serviceTechCrunchAmazon’s redesigned Luna launches with GameNight, its party library with a AI Snoop Dogg courtroom gameVideo Games … [Read more...]