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A new historical marker in Miami Beach pays tribute to his younger years, before Hollywood, when as a Cuban émigré he performed at a nightclub. Source link
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October, 2024
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16 October
NYCB to be renamed Flagstar Financial as turnaround gathers pace
(Reuters) -New York Community Bancorp will rename itself as Flagstar Financial, the U.S. regional lender said on Tuesday, amid efforts to turn around its struggling business. The bank came under pressure after it reported in January increased stress in its commercial real estate portfolio that also rekindled concerns over the …
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16 October
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred Face Off in Texas Senate Debate
The candidates are meeting in what will most likely be their only debate matchup on Tuesday night, as polls show Mr. Cruz with a slight lead. Source link
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16 October
Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be
For a while now, companies like OpenAI and Google have been touting advanced “reasoning” capabilities as the next big step in their latest artificial intelligence models. Now, though, a new study from six Apple engineers shows that the mathematical “reasoning” displayed by advanced large language models can be extremely brittle …
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16 October
When MLB playoffs arrive, sidelined local broadcasters ache as they listen to the national call
It was the ninth inning of Mets-Brewers Game 3, a winner-take-all matchup to advance to the National League Division Series. The Mets were down two runs, had two on, and slugger Pete Alonso was at the plate. It was a moment meant for Gary Cohen — the legendary 36-year voice …
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15 October
Best Instant Pots for 2024
$137 at Walmart Best value model and for beginners Instant Pot Duo View details $200 at Amazon Best Instant Pot and air fryer combo Instant Pot Duo Crisp View details $105 at Amazon Best for slow cooking (update: out of stock) Instant Pot Ultra 10-in-1 View details CNET’s expert staff …
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15 October
There Is No Crying in Baseball (Except Over This Hat)
Mets and Yankees fans seem to agree: Mayor Eric Adams’s both-sides baseball cap struck out. Source link
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15 October
Which Is the Better Red-Hot AI Stock?
Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir (PLTR) have been two of 2024’s hottest stocks — Nvidia’s 179.6% year-to-date gain has made it the second-most valuable company in the world by market cap, while Palantir’s 153.3% gain has put it on the map as a mega-cap tech stock to be reckoned with, not …
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15 October
‘Smart’ or Criminal? Trump’s Changing Views on Talking to Foreign Leaders
The former president, who once pushed to prosecute a former secretary of state for talking with foreign officials, said that it would be “a good thing” for himself to have secretly kept in touch with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia — if he did. Source link
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15 October
Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram
Kate Ruane, director of the Center for Democracy and Technology’s free expression project, says most major technology platforms now have policies prohibiting nonconsensual distribution of intimate images, with many of the biggest agreeing to principles to tackle deepfakes. “I would say that it’s actually not clear whether nonconsensual intimate image …
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