80 m. ago Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead; authorities haven't ruled out foul play

The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in concerned about their well-being.

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1 hour ago PGA's Jake Knapp joins historic company with 59 at famed tournament

PGA Tour player Jake Knapp joined an elite company on Thursday, shooting a 59 at the first round of the Cognizant Classic on Thursday.

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2 h. ago Washington teen refuses to compete against trans basketball player, faces civil rights complaint

A Washington high school basketball player is fighting back against threats and allegations of discrimination after she refused to play against a transgender opponent.

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3 h. ago Hilary Knight free from injuries, distractions in regaining her offensive touch in 2nd PWHL season

“This year, she’s really been able to settle in to be the hockey player we all know that she is.” The post Hilary Knight free from injuries, distractions in regaining her offensive touch in 2nd PWHL season appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Vote: Who Is The 2024 Alaska high school girls flag football Player Of The Year?

Vote: Who Is The 2024 Alaska high school girls flag football Player Of The Year?  Sports Illustrated

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4 h. ago A robot nearly headbutted a festival spectator in China. Here are four urgent steps to make the tech safer

Humanoid robots are supposed to be our loyal assistants, but we saw another side to them the other day. Chinese robot manufacturer Unitree was demonstrating its latest H1 robots at a lantern festival in the city of Taishan, Guangdong province, when one walked up to the crowd barrier and seemed to lunge at an elderly woman, nearly headbutting her.

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4 h. ago Michael Tavoliero: Let’s stop playing colony and become the state we were supposed to be

Michael Tavoliero: Let’s stop playing colony and become the state we were supposed to be  Must Read Alaska

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5 h. ago ‘Shrinking’ Star Michael Urie to Host GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles

‘Shrinking’ Star Michael Urie to Host GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles  Hollywood Reporter

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5 h. ago Amazon's Goodreads builds community but breeds division. Rival StoryGraph is playing it safe—and gaining ground

Reading, once a largely private activity, has become more public and communal with the emergence of book-centered social media spaces. But while the "BookTok" and "Bookstagram" communities are often in the news, Goodreads, founded in 2006 and estimated to have 150 million users, was arguably the first digital network to focus on reading.

Technology

6 h. ago In challenge to YouTube, TikTok revamps its desktop platform

In a bid to take on YouTube, TikTok is revamping its desktop platform with the addition of several new features. The company announced on Thursday that its web-based experience features a new modular layout, refreshed For You feed, a new Explore tab, immersive full-screen LIVE gaming streaming, and a floating player. The social network’s new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago DeepSeek is now a global force. But it's just one player in China's booming AI industry

When small Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek released a family of extremely efficient and highly competitive AI models last month, it rocked the global tech community. The release revealed China's growing technological prowess. It also showcased a distinctly Chinese approach to AI advancement.

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7 h. ago Fairbanks Drama Association calls for Alaska playwrights to submit 10

Fairbanks Drama Association calls for Alaska playwrights to submit 10-minute plays  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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9 h. ago Foul Play Not Suspected in Deaths of Gene Hackman and Wife, Authorities Say

The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., said it was investigating after the actor and his wife, along with a dog, were found dead.

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10 h. ago 'Court of Gold' director discusses NBA players' affinity for USA despite prior anthem protests

Six members of the 2024 USA Olympic team previously knelt during the national anthem, but "Court of Gold" director Jake Rogal understands both parts.

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11 h. ago WATCH: Foul play not suspected as actor Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead

The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in concerned about their well-being, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Public Information Officer Denise Avila said.

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11 h. ago Foul play not suspected as actor Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead, sheriff says

The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in concerned about their well-being.

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12 h. ago How ‘The Substance’ Helped Mubi Become a Streaming Success Story

The niche movie streaming service has become a real Hollywood player thanks to the success of the body horror film.

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12 h. ago How Trump's crackdown plays into misperceptions about immigrants and crime

The White House portrays its immigration crackdown as a success. Critics say the administration is trying to look tough for the cameras, and worry about the "tail wagging the dog."

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13 h. ago Basketball playoffs: Four Washington County teams and 46 players to watch

Basketball playoffs: Four Washington County teams and 46 players to watch  Herald-Mail Media

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19 h. ago New San Francisco Giants Star Eager to Play Role of Mentor to Young Staff

New San Francisco Giants Star Eager to Play Role of Mentor to Young Staff  Sports Illustrated

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