You should care about the AI math breakthrough drama even if you're not a nerd

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A major AI-assisted math result has set off a fight over credit, citations, and private chats.

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The big drama in AI land today is decidedly nerdy stuff.

Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension

Conservative Party defector and political commentator Tim Montgomerie has told the BBC he has resigned from Reform UK, urging Nigel Farage to "get a grip" of the party.

Montgomerie defected from the Tories 18 months ago but was suspended from Reform UK last month after he criticised senior figures.

Power Hours: Inside the daily routines of highly successful people

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From left to right, Sima Sistani, Roland Busch, and Audie Cornish.

(L to R) Sima Sistani, former CEO of WeightWatchers, Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens AG, and Audie Cornish, anchor of CNN's Sunday Morning with Audie Cornish.

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Trump’s Bizarre History With 9/11

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The president has spent the past 25 years using the tragedy to fluff his ego and score political points

September 11th is the most solemn day on the U.S. calendar. The terrorist attacks that left nearly 3,000 people dead 25 years ago are still fresh in the minds of many, and no occasion calls for a greater show of reverence and respect, especially from the nation’s commander-in-chief.

The Land Baron’s Choice: We Test the 1976 Jaguar XJ-S

From the January 1976 issue of Car and Driver.

The first thing you should know about the XJ-S is that everybody can’t have one. Which, if human nature continues its course, means that it automatically moves to a position near the top of everybody's desirability list.

Official GTA 6 Release Time Could Mean Long Waits for Some Players

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When someone asks you a loaded question, use Gloria Steinem's powerful trick to reject their 'unfair framing,' says expert

It's easy to feel trapped by a loaded question. You're on the spot and someone's waiting for your answer — but you disagree with the premise of what they're asking and feel the question is designed to make you look bad. 

Netflix to Report Box Office Numbers for 6 Upcoming Movies as Streamer Escalates Theatrical Plans (EXCLUSIVE)

“La Bola Negra” has mucho heat. The generational queer drama swept the Cannes Film Festival off its feet in May, nabbing a $5 million sale to Netflix and earning helmers Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo the jury prize for best director. After lighting up last weekend’s Telluride Film Festival, the Penélope Cruz-starrer is on its way to Toronto for yet another grand premiere.

British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years

A 78-year-old British widow has told the BBC she is struggling to eat or sleep as the Swedish government threatens to deport her over a late post-Brexit residence application.

Joyce Thomas, a retired nurse, moved to Sweden 22 years ago with her husband, who passed away from cancer three years ago.

Nintendo Doesn't Care About GTA 6

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The video game industry declared November a no-go area, but Nintendo didn't get the memo

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