How this 30-year-old Pokemon game is helping Google, OpenAI and Anthropic to evaluate AI models

Tech giants like Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are leveraging 1990s Pokemon games to rigorously test their advanced AI models. These pixelated adventures offer a complex, real-world challenge, ...

SW Florida Conservancy's expert crew hauls in Burmese pythons by the ton

Scientist on Burmese pythons: 'removing over 24 tons of python locally feels like a dent to me, but I’m biased.' ...
eWeek

Anthropic Roll Outs Global AI Training Program for Teachers

The initiative, in partnership with Teach For All, is designed to help educators in 63 countries build practical AI fluency ...
ESPN

OF Max Kepler banned 80 games for violating MLB's drug program

Free agent outfielder Max Kepler was suspended 80 games Friday for violating Major League Baseball's drug program. MLB announced Kepler tested positive for epitrenbolone, a performance-enhancing ...
Wall Street Journal

Rolex Tries to Beat Watch Flippers at Their Own Game

Rolex is likely only breaking even on its official secondhand watch program. That looks intentional. Leaving profits on the table protects the brand’s reputation while it tries to put flippers out of ...
Houston Public Media

University of Houston staying close to home for bowl game against retooling LSU program

The University of Houston’s Dean Connors runs the football during a game against Stephen F. Austin on Aug. 28, 2025, at TDECU Stadium. Ahead of his first bowl game as the University of Houston ...
Santa Monica Daily Press

Rams Donate $5 Million to LA28 Free Ticket Program as Paralympic Games Reach 1,000-Day Milestone

The Los Angeles Rams kicked off a new fundraising initiative Nov. 20 with a $5 million donation to provide free tickets to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games for local residents, as organizers ...
Yahoo! Sports

Yahoo Sports Network Adds Live Indoor Football League Games to Growing Programming Slate

The new Yahoo Sports streaming TV channel will be the exclusive home for 59 IFL games in 2026. “We’re thrilled to add the energy and excitement of live IFL action to our Yahoo Sports Network ...
Newsweek

Big 12 Program Considers Skipping Bowl Game Amid Coach’s Retirement

The bowl picture for the Big 12 will be finalized following No. 4 Texas Tech's contest against No. 11 BYU on Saturday. The conference is hoping two teams make the College Football Playoff. However, if ...
Athlon Sports

College Football Program May Turn Down Bowl Game After Unexpectedly Losing Head Coach

The college football coaching carousel has been busy after the end of the regular season. Plenty of coaches have landed at new programs. The Penn State Nittany Lions also expressed interest in BYU ...
The Hollywood Reporter

YouTubers and Podcasters to Swarm Milan Olympics as NBCU Doubles Down on Creator Content

Kylie Kelce, Cleo Abram, Jordan Howlett, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang are among the talent that will travel to Italy for the 2026 Winter Games. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor When the 2026 Winter Olympics ...