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Former Notre Dame football coach Gerry Faust dies at 89

Gerry Faust, who won five Ohio high school football state titles before taking over as coach at Notre Dame in the early 1980s, has died, his family announced. He was 89.




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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to have season-ending hamstring surgery

Veteran quarterback Dak Prescott will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his injured hamstring, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced Tuesday.




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Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium Launches with Industry Leaders, Opens Membership to Drive AI Connectivity Standards

BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 29, 2024 — Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Consortium, led by Board Members from AMD, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Astera Labs, Cisco, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Intel, Meta […]

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Accelerating Research Innovation with Qumulo’s File Data Platform

Large-scale scientific research labs and academic institutions are utilizing high performance computing to accelerate sequencing, simulations, and analytics for research, learning, and discovery.  File data volumes are growing rapidly, and […]

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Accelerating GPU Based Applications with NVIDIA Validated Magnum IO GPUDirect Storage and Pavilion

What can be achieved using applications such as AI/ML, Deep Learning, and Big Data Analytics has been revolutionized by Magnum IO GPUDirect Storage’s capabilities. Agencies have invested in these solutions […]

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Watch: British daredevil dragged behind motorcycle at 159 mph

A British daredevil was intentionally dragged behind his motorcycle at a speed of 159.52 mph to break a Guinness World Record.




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Look: Dangling fox rescued from wooden fence in Texas

Animal rescuers in Texas came to the assistance of a fox that apparently attempted to scale a wooden fence and ended up dangling by its caught leg.




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Kangaroo captured after three weeks on the loose in Florida

A kangaroo that escaped from its Florida enclosure while fleeing from a bear has been safely returned home three weeks later.




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Watch: Baby goat rescued after at least four days stranded on Hawaii cliff

A baby goat stranded on a Hawaii cliff was rescued by members of the public after four days.




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NIST Issues Post Quantum Cryptography Standards and Calls for their Adoption

After much anticipation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued its first Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards today. They are intended to defeat efforts by quantum computers powerful […]

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NSF-Funded Data Fabric Takes Flight

The data fabric has emerged as an enterprise data management pattern for companies that struggle to provide large teams of users with access to well-managed, integrated, and secured data. Now […]

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Malfunctioning B-2 bomber damaged during landing at Missouri Air Force base

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber made an emergency landing at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri earlier this week after the high-tech aircraft malfunctioned during a training flight.





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OSI Open AI Definition Stops Short of Requiring Open Data for LLMs

The movement toward open source AI made progress today when the Open Source Initiative released the first Open Source AI Definition (OSAID). While the OSAID provides one step forward, the […]

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QCT POD- An Adaptive Converged Platform for HPC and AI

Building an integrated workload-driven system with optimized performance is a resource-intensive and time-consuming effort. The QCT Platform on Demand (QCT POD) offers an on-premises HPC/AI converged system, featuring best-practice hardware […]

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How Direct Liquid Cooling Improves Data Center Energy Efficiency

Data centers are experiencing increasing power consumption, space constraints and cooling demands due to the unprecedented computing power required by today’s chips and servers. HVAC cooling systems consume approximately 40% […]

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The VDURA Data Platform: Elevating Data Storage for AI and HPC

The VDURA Data Platform is a next-generation data storage and management solution, purpose-built to meet the rigorous demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC). Leveraging a modern, shared-nothing […]

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AlmaLinux OS Foundation Chair to Discuss Embracing Diversity in Open Source at SC24

FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024 — The AlmaLinux OS Foundation, the nonprofit that stewards the free and community-governed open source enterprise Linux distribution, today announced that chair benny Vasquez is […]

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Cerabyte Discusses Use Cases for Its Ceramic Data Storage Solution at SC24

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and MUNICH, Nov. 7, 2024 — Cerabyte, a pioneer of ceramic-based data storage solutions, today announced its participation at SuperComputing 2024 (SC24), taking place at the Georgia […]

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VDURA Unveils Next-Gen Data Platform with Enhanced AI and HPC Performance

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024 — VDURA, a leader in data infrastructure for AI and HPC, today has announced a groundbreaking release of its VDURA Data Platform software, designed to […]

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'Gas Station Heroin' Is a Dangerous and Often Contaminated Supplement

Tianeptine, an addictive drug at high doses, is being sold as a dietary supplement in gas stations and convenient stores. But such products could be contaminated with metals, microorganisms or other undisclosed drugs




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Valentine's Day Got You Blue? There's an Upside

Unpleasant emotions like sadness and anger can feel overwhelming, but recent research suggests they can trigger behaviors that lead to something better




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Excessive daytime sleepiness can lead to dementia, study indicates

Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness as an older adult can spell dire consequences that ultimately may lead to full-blown dementia, according to a new study funded by the National Institute on Aging.




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FDA says commonly used decongestant 'not effective,' proposes removal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined commonly used oral phenylephrine is "not effective" and has proposed its removal from over-the-counter nasal decongestants.




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AI Has a Data Problem, Appen Report Says

AI may be a priority at American companies, but the difficulty in managing data and obtaining high quality data to train AI models is becoming a bigger hurdle to achieving […]

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Granite Rapids HPC Benchmarks: I’m Thinking Intel Is Back (Updated)

Waiting is the hardest part. In the fall of 2023, HPCwire wrote about the new diverging Xeon processor strategy from Intel. Instead of a on-size-fits all approach; Intel has opted […]

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Archetype AI’s Newton Model Masters Physics From Raw Data

Physicists have developed a deep understanding of the fundamental laws of nature through careful observations, experiments, and precise measurements. However, what if artificial intelligence (AI) could uncover governing laws of […]

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Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University Develop AI-powered Social Digital Twin Tech with Traffic Data from Pittsburgh

TOKYO, March 7, 2024 — Fujitsu Limited and Carnegie Mellon University today announced the development of a new technology to visualize traffic situations, including people and vehicles, as part of […]

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Veterans Day: Biden expands benefits, urges Americans to 'keep faith' in one another

President Joe Biden on Monday addressed a Veterans Day crowd at the national cemetery in Virginia where he revealed newly-expanded veteran benefits and urged Americans to "come together" and "keep faith."




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Veterans Day: Harriet Tubman posthumously award rank of brigadier general

Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general of the Maryland National Guard on Monday in recognition of her service.




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Famous birthdays for Nov. 11: Leonardo DiCaprio, Calista Flockhart

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio turns 50 and actor Calista Flockhart turns 60, among the famous birthdays for Nov. 11.




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Watch: In 'Final Reckoning' teaser, Tom Cruise dangles from small plane

Paramount Pictures is teasing "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning," starring Tom Cruise.




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Andra Day joins 'Percy Jackson' S2 cast as Athena

Singer and actress Andra Day is joining the Season 2 cast of "Percy Jackson" on Disney+. She will play Greek goddess Athena in the series -- and Annabeth's mother.




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‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ to return for Season 2

Netflix's hit docuseries "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" will return for a second season in 2025.




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Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' available for rent Tuesday

Lionsgate announced Monday that "Megalopolis" will be available for a $19.99 rental on video-on-demand Tuesday.




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Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan working on a singing competition series for CBS

Country music star Blake Shelton and writer-producer Taylor Sheridan are working on a new reality competition series for CBS called "The Road."




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Famous birthdays for Nov. 12: Anne Hathaway, Raffey Cassidy

Actor Anne Hathaway turns 42 and actor Raffey Cassidy turns 23, among the famous birthdays for Nov. 12.




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Watch: Disney+ teases 'Alien: Earth,' 'Andor' S2, 'Daredevil: Born Again' in 2025 preview

"Alien: Earth," "Andor" Season 2, "The Bear" Season 4, "Daredevil: Born Again" and other Disney+ and Hulu series will premiere in 2025.




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Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman enjoying flawed 'St. Denis' roles

Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier and Allison Tolman discuss the comedy in their harried medical characters on "St. Denis Medical," premiering Tuesday on NBC.




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Famous birthdays for Nov. 13: Whoopi Goldberg, Julia Michaels

Actor/TV personality Whoopi Goldberg turns 69 and singer Julia Michaels turns 30, among the famous birthdays for Nov. 13.




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Britain's archbishop of Canterbury to quit as Church of England head over abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has opted to quit as head of the Church of England after a critical report over his handling of an abuse scandal, it was announced.




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Canada orders striking dock workers back to ports

Canada ordered striking dock workers back to the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal on Tuesday to clear out more than a week of container congestion bound for the United States and Canada.




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U.S. sanctions RSF commander for West Darfur over attacks on civilians

The Biden administration has sanctioned the West Darfur commander of the Rapid Support Forces on accusations that troops under his control have been responsible for violence targeting civilians.




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On This Day, Nov. 13: Supreme Court rules against segregation on public transport

On Nov. 13, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal district court's ruling in Browder v. Gayle (1956) that segregation on interstate buses was unconstitutional.




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SpaceX matches launch record with Starlink mission liftoff from Florida

SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Center on Wednesday to match its own record of launches in one year.




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NASA offers virtual launch attendance, guest passport for next SpaceX supply mission

NASA is inviting pubic participation in some virtual activities to watch the SpaceX space station resupply mission scheduled for a Monday night liftoff from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.




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How To Feel Happier In Only Two Minutes A Day

Both happiness and general well-being were boosted in the study of 395 people.




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An Everyday Sign of Vitamin D Deficiency

The study found that 68% were vitamin D deficient.




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Why Your Brain Breaks Up Your Day Into ‘Chapters’ (M)

Find out how and why your brain divides your day into meaningful chapters.




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A lens on Georgia's survival in the shadow of a superpower | Daro Sulakauri

"Georgia is not heard or seen in the world, and many don't even know the location of the country," says TED Fellow and photographer Daro Sulakauri. Through her striking photographs of life in the shadows of Russian occupation, she uses her camera to create a living archive of her home country and defend against the erasure of its borders, culture and history.