September, 2024

• 25 September

  Putin Declares Changes to Russian Nuclear Doctrine

  President Vladimir V. Putin heightened his warnings against the West, asserting that Russia should be permitted to employ nuclear arms in the event of an attack by a nation backed by a nuclear power. Source link

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• 25 September

  Meta Releases Llama 3.2—and Gives Its AI a Voice

  

  Mark Zuckerberg announced today that Meta, his social-media-turned-metaverse-turned-artificial intelligence conglomerate, will upgrade its AI assistants to give them a range of celebrity voices, including those of Dame Judi Dench and John Cena. The more important upgrade for Meta’s long-term ambitions, though, is the new ability of its models to see …

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• 25 September

  Pirates designate Rowdy Tellez four plate appearances short of a $200K bonus

  

  With the Pittsburgh Pirates out of playoff contention, first baseman Rowdy Tellez was playing for an opportunity to receive a $200,000 bonus based on plate appearances. He entered Tuesday with 421 plate appearances, four away from earning that additional bonus. For Tellez, the chance was dashed. With five games left …

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• 25 September

  Best Soda Makers to Buy in 2024: Get the Best Bubbly With These Top-Rated Machines

  

  $99 at Amazon Best overall soda maker overall SodaStream Terra View details $130 at Target Best for making more than just sparkling water Ninja Thirsti drink system View details $229 at Amazon Most stylish soda water maker Aarke III Carbonator View details $129 at Amazon Best soda water maker with …

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• 25 September

  Roundabout, With 3 Broadway Theaters, Finds Leader in California

  Christopher Ashley, the artistic director of La Jolla Playhouse and a Tony winner for “Come From Away,” will run the large New York nonprofit. Source link

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• 25 September

  Wall Street will get a glimpse into what’s ahead for US chipmakers

  

  Micron (MU) is the first chipmaker to report quarterly results this earnings season. Its report, scheduled for release after the bell on Wednesday, will provide insight into how the semiconductor sector is faring amid high expectations from Wall Street. Micron’s memory chip business has undergone a resurgence over the past …

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• 25 September

  Justin Trudeau’s Party Faces Confidence Vote as Canada Turns on Its Leader

  Canada’s Liberals are reeling from a string of setbacks, as the party faces a confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday. Source link

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• 25 September

  Meta Teaches Its Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Some New AI Tricks

  

  The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are the first real artificial intelligence wearable success story. In fact, they are actually quite good. They’ve got that chic Ray-Ban styling, meaning they don’t look as goofy as some of the bulkier, heavier attempts at mixed reality face computers. The on-board AI agent can answer …

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• 25 September

  Celtics’ Jayson Tatum says Joe Mazzulla was ‘probably the happiest person’ with Olympic benching

  

  BOSTON — Missing out on the Finals MVP award and getting benched in the Olympics must have been challenging for Jayson Tatum to handle. Still, he said Tuesday morning, Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla loved to see the All-NBA forward gifted potential sources of motivation. “Joe was probably the happiest …

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• 25 September

  Programmable Slow Cooker with Party Dipper

  

  Slow cooker 7qt capacity, stainless steel. Source link

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