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Andrew Tate and brother arrive in Florida after leaving Romania, spokesperson says - CNN
Andrew Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist who has become a cause célèbre on the American right, and his brother were allowed to leave Romania where they face charges including rape and human trafficking, after the US reportedly applied pressure to ease travel…
OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5 ‘Orion,’ its largest AI model yet - TechCrunch
Updated 2:40 pm PT: Hours after GPT-4.5's release, OpenAI removed a line from the AI model's white paper that said "GPT-4.5 is not a frontier AI model."
Hands-on with Alexa Plus in the smart home - The Verge
We tried the new Alexa Plus smart home features. From responding to natural language to an improved smart display interface, Amazon’s voice assistant is set to get better.
On-field workouts not Patriots’ main focus at NFL Scouting Combine - Pats Pulpit
As head coach Mike Vrabel explained, the Patriots will primarily focus elsewhere this week.
Pentagon directs removal of trans service members from military - NPR
Service members and recruits who are diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria are to be separated from the U.S. military in accordance with an executive order issued a month ago by President Trump.
GOP senators privately push Musk to coordinate more with Congress - POLITICO
Republicans met with the billionaire at the White House Thursday.
OpenAI announces GPT-4.5, warns it’s not a frontier AI model - The Verge
OpenAI is launching its next major AI model. Codenamed Orion, GPT-4.5 is the latest AI model from OpenAI, but it’s not a frontier one.
End of an era: PKK leader Ocalan orders militants to end war with Turkey, ‘dissolve’ - Al-Monitor
While Ocalan's call raises hopes for ending decades of conflict with Turkey, questions remain about the future of Kurdish politics in Syria and the broader region.
Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead in home under 'suspicious' circumstances; 2 other dogs found alive - ABC News
Seven planets to align: How to watch the 2025 planetary parade - Hindustan Times
A planetary alignment happens when multiple planets gather closely on one side of the sun at the same time.
Students escape school bus fire in Cleveland Heights - WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
The FOX 8 I-Team has learned of an emergency Thursday morning on a school bus with children in Cleveland Heights.
Myles Garrett ‘not open to’ a contract extension with the Browns, league source says - cleveland.com
Myles Garrett is "not open to" a contract extension with the Browns.
Ex-wife, sister testify in trial of French surgeon accused of sexual abuse of hundreds of children - CBS News
The women took the stand in the trial of Joel Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon accused of raping or sexually assaulting hundreds of children who were his patients.
Israel's army admits failures on Oct. 7. Its probe of the attack could put pressure on Netanyahu - The Associated Press
An investigation by Israel's military has determined that Hamas was able to carry out the deadliest attack in Israeli history on Oct. 7, 2023, because the much more powerful Israeli army misjudged the militant group’s intentions and underestimated its capabil…
Kurdish militant leader jailed by Turkey tells his movement to disarm and dissolve - The Washington Post
Abdullah Ocalan’s appeal raised the prospect of an end to a conflict between Turkey and the PKK that since the 1980s has killed an estimated 40,000 people.
A young man’s brain turned to glass during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Scientists say they have figured out how - CNN
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago turned a victim’s brain tissue into glass. Scientists say they have figured out how this unusual phenomenon occurred.
Apple iPhone 16e: Test reveals larger battery capacity than iPhone 16 Pro - Notebookcheck.net
In true Apple fashion, the battery capacity of the iPhone 16e hasn't been publicly advertised in the official press release. However, according to a test carried out by Dave2D, the current affordable Apple flagship has a larger capacity than the Pro.
FDA cancels meeting to pick flu vaccine strains for next winter - Axios
It will make recommendations in time for updated vaccines to be available for the 2025-2026 influenza season.
2025 NFL Draft: Browns, Giants and Saints among teams most likely to pick quarterback in first round - NFL.com
A bunch of franchises could stand to upgrade their respective quarterback rooms, but which ones will look to do so on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft? Eric Edholm ranks the six teams most likely to select a QB in Round 1 this coming April.
Pokémon Champions Was The Most Important Announcement From Pokémon Day - Kotaku
Giving competitive players their own space could mean great things for single-player Pokémon RPGs