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Iran sets up mental health clinic to ‘treat’ women who refuse to wear hijab




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Odell Beckham Jr. dunks on everyone who laughed at him for taking Rams salary in Bitcoin




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College Football Playoff: Texas, Penn State join Top 4; Georgia, Miami plummet in rankings

Oregon, Ohio State, Texas and Penn State are the Top 4 teams in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, the selection committee announced. Week 11 losers Georgia and Miami plummeted in the rankings.




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Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence ruled out vs. Detroit Lions

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday because of a lingering left shoulder injury, coach Doug Pederson announced Wednesday.




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NEC Secures Order for Advanced Supercomputer to Drive Fusion Science Research at Japan’s National Institutes

TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2024 — NEC Corporation has received an order for a next-generation supercomputer system from Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), under the National Research […]

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Ayar Labs to Showcase the Future of AI Infrastructure with Fujitsu, Intel, Corning, and Altera at SC24

SAN JOSE, Calif.,  Nov. 13, 2024 — Ayar Labs, a leader in optical interconnect solutions for large-scale AI workloads, will demonstrate a broad range of optical I/O implementations for AI scale-up […]

The post Ayar Labs to Showcase the Future of AI Infrastructure with Fujitsu, Intel, Corning, and Altera at SC24 appeared first on HPCwire.




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Watch: Jeremiah Brent joins Fab Five in Las Vegas in 'Queer Eye' Season 9

"Queer Eye" will return for a ninth season on Netflix in December, its first season since the departure of Bobby Berk.




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John Krasinski is People's Sexiest Man Alive

John Krasinski is officially the sexiest man alive. The star, well known for his roles in "The Office" and "A Quiet Place," won People's coveted 2024 honor, which Stephen Colbert announced on his "Late Show."




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Reports: Lady Gaga joins Season 2 of 'Wednesday'

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga reportedly has joined the Season 2 cast of "Wednesday," multiple media reports said.




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Special counsel Jack Smith to wrap up Trump criminal cases, resign before Inauguration Day

Special Counsel Jack Smith will wrap up the two criminal cases against Donald Trump and will resign with his team before Trump's Inauguration Day in January.




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Two Somali pirates sentenced to 30 years in prison for kidnapping American journalist

Two Somali pirates were sentenced to three decades in prison over the kidnapping of an American journalist held in captivity for nearly 1,000 days, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.




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John Thune elected as Senate leader, replacing Mitch McConnell

Senate Republicans elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune to succeed Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as leader of the Senate's GOP in Washington and its likely new majority.




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GOP maintains control of U.S. House, gives Trump supermajority

The Republican Party will remain in control of the U.S. House, securing a supermajority for the next two years.




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NASA's California-based Jet Propulsion Lab cuts 325 jobs after 500 in early round

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has laid-off an additional 325 workers after an earlier round of 500 job cuts earlier in the year, largely because of budgetary constraints.




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Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck

Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting excited about — and what isn't.




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‘One game at a time': Winnipeg Jets have NHL-best 15-1 start

The Winnipeg Jets are the first NHL team to earn 15 wins in their first 16 games, as their focused group continues to preach a “one game at a time” mantra.




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Sabres Dodge Serious Injury On Two Key Players, Lose Samuelsson

Thompson and Luukkonen considered day-to-day, Sabres blueliner out long-term.




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Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Jani Hakanpaa From Conditioning Loan

32-year-old recorded 12 points in 64 games last season, expected to make Maple Leafs debut tonight




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Breaking Down Vancouver Canucks Top Prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki's NHL Debut

Jonathan Lekkerimäki made his NHL debut in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames.




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Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury; Thompson, Luukkonen day to day

Mattias Samuelsson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury and coach Lindy Ruff called the severity of the injury “pretty strong.”




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Could The Blue Jackets & Penguins Become Trade Partners?

Could the Blue Jackets and Penguins become trade partners?




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Goalie James Reimer Claimed Off Waivers By Sabres

Veteran netminder was waived by Anaheim after John Gibson came off injured reserve




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NHL Waivers: Will The Buffalo Sabres Prolong James Reimer's Career?

The Sabres claimed James Reimer off NHL waivers on Wednesday. The 36-year-old is near the end of his NHL days, but he deserves credit for his staying power, says Adam Proteau.




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Islanders Place Defenseman Mike Reilly On Injured Reserve, Recall Travis Mitchell

Mitchell is on the Islanders NHL roster for the first time in his career.




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Like many before him, veteran Nate Schmidt enjoying resurgence with Florida Panthers

Schmidt has become a stable, steady force along Florida's blueline since signing with the Panthers over the summer




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Blue Jackets Should Target Maple Leafs Forward

The Blue Jackets should be target David Kampf from the Maple Leafs.




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Harriet Tubman Just Became a One-Star General, More Than 150 Years After Serving With the Union Army

The celebrated Underground Railroad conductor received posthumous recognition for her service as a spy, scout, nurse and cook during the Civil War




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See Rare First-Edition Copies of Jane Austen's Novels at the Cottage Where She Wrote and Revised Them

A new exhibition at the author's home in Chawton, which has never previously displayed all six first-edition books together, is part of preparations for the author's 250th birthday celebrations




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Feds commit $25M for Taltson hydro expansion project in N.W.T.

The N.W.T. government is getting up to $25 million in new federal funding for a hydro expansion project that would double the territory's current hydro-generating capacity.



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New Jacques-Bizard bridge in Montreal's West Island is now ready for use

The new Jacques-Bizard bridge in Montreal's West Island is now open to traffic. Every day, about 30,000 drivers use the bridge.



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Three Rivers councillor feels unjustly targeted by some residents, but won't be bullied into leaving

A councillor in Three Rivers, P.E.I., says the vitriol in the town has become so bad that she has trouble sleeping at night, worries what her family will hear on the streets, and can't even go to the grocery store without plotting an exit strategy.



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It's not just Edmonton and Calgary. Smaller places are facing an intense rental squeeze

It took 25-year-old Kimberly Doyle eight months to find a rental in her budget in Red Deer County, Alta. With two kids and two dogs, finding a place to live on a bus driver’s salary is a challenge.



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Raising the Roof unveils first Winnipeg home, plans for additional projects to combat homelessness

As the need for affordable housing in Winnipeg continues to grow, organizations like Raising the Roof are stepping up to help families in need.



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Toronto teen charged after man found dead outside Kitchener home in January

A 28-year-old man was shot and killed outside a Kitchener home on Jan. 25. Now, police say a Toronto teen has been charged with first-degree murder and a second suspect is sought in the case.



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John Horgan's political legacy looms as large as his personal one

Politically, John Horgan's legacy will be defined by bringing the B.C. NDP two terms in power, and passing a range of affordability policies amid a spiking cost of living and international crises.



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Tributes to former premier John Horgan as B.C. NDP MLAs are sworn in

Former British Columbia premier John Horgan loomed large over the swearing-in ceremony Wednesday for 47 New Democrat members of the legislature, a day after his death. 



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How to use Search and other new features in the iOS 18 Journal app

The release of iOS 18 brought a number of new features to Apple's Journal app, including the new ability to search and sort entries.


Some of the many new features that came to the Journal app in iOS 18. Image credit: Apple

Apple's Journal app was originally introduced in December 2023 alongside iOS 17. In October 2024, it received its first major update, as part of the iOS 18 upgrade.

There's new support for noting one's state of mind, if desired, along with the ability to print individual entries, and more. The biggest new addition to Journal in iOS 18, though, is the arrival of search and sort functionality.


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Republican calls Biden-Harris border policies 'a joke'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas about securing a second term.




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Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.




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New members join Penn State Beaver Advisory Board  

Penn State Beaver has welcomed two new members to its advisory board, Julia McDowell and Scott Mayhew. McDowell, a Penn State Beaver alumna, is vice president of the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence for Highmark. Mayhew is the maintenance, turnaround and construction director for Shell Polymers at the company's Monaca site.




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News24 Business | Mall owner frets about fire risk, insurance amid Joburg water crisis

While SA's commercial property prospects are improving along with renewed interest from investors, Dipula Income Fund says Johannesburg's water crisis is a significant concern for landlords, carrying serious ramifications for fire protection and insurance.




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News24 Business | Union says ArcelorMittal strike to start on Thursday, picket planned for Vanderbijlpark

South Africa's metalworkers' union said it will go on strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Thursday to protest job cuts that have impacted 107 workers.




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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander

India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration efforts, enhancing capabilities in satellite standardisation for lunar missions. With this launch, India and Japan strengthen their cooperation in space research, marking a significant step toward future lunar exploration and the advancement of technology in low-gravity environments.




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Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset Said to Offer 20 Percent Performance Jump Despite Change in Development Plans

Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset was launched by Qualcomm at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii last month as a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The rumour mill now suggests that its successor, the purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, might offer an even bigger jump in single and multi-core performance, despite recent changes suggested in its development plans.




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58-Year-Old Mike Tyson To Fight American YouTuber Jake Paul

The fight has received widespread condemnation owing to Tyson's age and the fear of possible injuries.




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"It Was Just Down To...": SA Captain's Candid Confession On Loss vs India

South Africa lost by only 11 runs to India in the third T20I in Centurion.




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"It Did Affect...": KL Rahul On Animated Chat With LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka

India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul has opened up on the animated chat between Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjiv Goenka during the 2024 IPL when LSG were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).




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Of Coffee Date And Fam-Jam: Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli's Perth Diaries

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