MCP startup Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its product idea
Runlayer, a startup that offers a secure Model Context Protocol gateway — a standard for letting AI models and agents securely pull in outside data and tools — has filed a lawsuit against HR software startup Rippling, according to the complaint seen by TechCrunch.
Diets high in a particular type of fat help protect bees against pesticides
Diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids—a type of fat that supports brain function, cell growth and heart health—may help protect honey bees against the toxic effects of pesticides, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Penske Media Corporation Over Golden Globes Purchase
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed an antitrust lawsuit Tuesday against Penske Media Corporation, the parent of Variety, over the 2023 acquisition of the Golden Globe Awards.
The suit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, accuses PMC of taking control of the awards show through a “sham process tainted by fraud.” It also alleges that PMC instigated a boycott against the Globes to weaken the show and make it vulnerable to a takeover.
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Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack
Kyiv claims its Caspian Sea strike targeted Russian warships, denying intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals.
Ukraine’s foreign minister says he called his Iranian counterpart following Tehran’s denunciation of a Ukrainian drone attack on one of its ships, warning him against escalation.
Don't let this beautifully-drawn action RPG starring two girls trained in Sekiro-style combat get lost in the sea of new games on Steam
Do me a favor and don't let Lunarium get lost in the sea of game releases on Steam. Tons of action RPGs show up in my inbox and it's sometimes hard to differentiate which one is which. Lunarium stood out mostly because of its art style, which sort of looks like it would fit on the cover of a Nier or Final Fantasy game.
Why Formula 1 Bans Beryllium And Other Exotic Metals From Racing Engines - Jalopnik
The banning of beryllium from Formula 1 in 1999 hardly raised the same shock as other high-profile rule changes of the era. No front-page controversies, no driver complaints. Just a regulatory change that quietly cost McLaren years of top-shelf engine performance fresh off of two drivers championships.
Emmy Rossum on ‘Furious’ Serial Killer Targeting Jeffrey Epstein-Like Predators: ‘You Don’t Want to Root for Her, And Yet Maybe She’s Got a Point’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details and scene descriptions about the new crime series “Furious.” The first three episodes are available to stream on Hulu.
Emmy Rossum was shooting “Shameless” several years ago on her birthday when she received a call from her estranged father.
Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni to Join CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’
60 Minutes has found its first new slate of correspondents and contributors.
The CBS newsmagazine has hired New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, The Perfect Storm author Sebastian Junger, and Vice News veteran Gianna Toboni to join its ranks, alongside Norah O’Donnell, who will have more of a presence on the show moving forward after serving as a contributor for years.
Global hotspots where drought poses the greatest threat to crop production mapped
As temperature and precipitation fluctuations continue to influence crop production worldwide, it is important to understand where crops are most vulnerable to these environmental stressors.