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4 Nations lit the lamp for NHL, but could it work in the NBA or MLB?
The NHL scored big by going global to fight midseason doldrums, leaving North America’s other major pro sports leagues to ponder what they could do to re-energize their dreary all-star breaks. Hockey’s top league spent its February All-Star break staging the 4 Nations Face-off, a seven-game competition featuring national teams of the United States, Canada,…
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Meet Indianapolis Star sports reporter Dana Hunsinger Benbow
Exclusive interview with Caitlin Clark’s elementary teachers IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow interviews Caitlin Clark’s elementary teachers. Dana Hunsinger Benbow/IndyStar It takes a staff of dedicated journalists to bring you the news from around Central Indiana. In this feature, the Indianapolis Star introduces readers to our newsroom staff — or, rather, we let them introduce…
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As school reform talks dominate, many ask: What about health care?
Last month, Education Secretary Zoie Saunders sat before lawmakers to discuss the latest details of Gov. Phil Scott’s sweeping plan to overhaul Vermont’s pre-K-12 system. As legislators peppered her with questions, one asked: How would the governor’s proposed funding formula address the rising cost of health care in schools? “I keep getting asked to fix…
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China’s tech minister removed from office
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Chinese politics & policy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. China’s technology minister, who played a central role in the country’s push to become a tech superpower, has been removed from office after being out of the public eye for two months. Jin…
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‘Severance’ creator Dan Erickson breaks down Gemma’s ‘nightmarish’ experience at Lumon
“Chikhai Bardo,” episode 7 of Severance Season 2, is nothing short of jaw-dropping. The episode intertwines Mark’s (Adam Scott) memories of his and Gemma’s (Dichen Lachman) relationship with our first-ever look at Gemma’s experience on Lumon’s testing floor. The former gives us a deeper understanding of their marriage, in all its highs and lows,…
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A Comprehensive eSIM for Travelers
When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, there were no smartphones. That meant you had to rely on paper maps, physical guidebooks, and (often outdated) information from random web forums. While it made traveling adventurous, it also made planning a trip very difficult. Fortunately, times have changed. It’s never been easier to access information…
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How Did They Die? – Hollywood Life
Image Credit: WireImage Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead alongside their dog at their New Mexico home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza released a statement to the Santa Fe New Mexican, via The Guardian, confirming the deaths: “We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife…
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Opinion: Trump Means Business: Yes, Even the Pentagon Will Need to Spend Less Money
Credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons Let’s get something nice and sparkling clear right off the bat: What we have seen in the first month of the second Trump administration borders on revolutionary. It’s extraordinary. Unprecedented in modern times. There are no bugaboos or sacred cows. Unlike every President since Gerald Ford, our 47th Executive…
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US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Donald Trump said on Thursday he would impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on imports from China and press ahead with levies on Mexico and Canada from next week, raising the spectre…
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OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5 ‘Orion,’ its largest AI model yet
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.” GPT-4.5’s new white paper does not include that line. You can find a link to the old white paper here. The original article follows. OpenAI announced on Thursday…