Louisiana's developing roster faces USC as Trojans enter as heavy favorites
Louisiana visits USC as a 30.5-point underdog with coach Michael Desormeaux continuing a recruit-and-develop approach. The matchup pairs quarterback Lunch Winfield with a Trojans defense coming off a 39-0 shutout of Fresno State.
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United States beats Spain 76-66 to set up World Cup final against France
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points as the United States defeated Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the FIBA Women's World Cup final. The Americans will face unbeaten France on Sunday in a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game.
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Utah hosts Arkansas as both programs begin seasons under new coaches
Arkansas visits Utah in Salt Lake City after both teams won their season openers under new head coaches. Utah entered the Week 2 matchup as a 12.5-point favorite following a 66-14 victory over Idaho.
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Marmot research gains over $140,000 from meme-coin fees alongside wildlife contest
A Colorado marmot research project has received more than $140,000 in meme-coin transaction fees as researchers experiment with public fundraising. Its first Fat Marmot Week also highlighted a seven-year-old male whose weight rose from about 8.6 pounds to 13 pounds over the summer.
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Roadless Rule repeal proposal raises concerns over Midwest forests and fire risk
A federal proposal to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule would remove protections from millions of acres of national forest, including about 512,000 acres in the Midwest. Conservation groups question the administration's wildfire and timber arguments as public comments remain open until October 6.
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KFF journalists discuss opioid funds, suicide prevention and gaps in care
KFF Health News highlighted recent broadcast appearances covering Louisiana opioid settlement spending, social connections in suicide prevention, primary care shortages and gun violence affecting children in Florida.
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Steven Strogatz weighs AI mathematics advances and their consequences for researchers
Cornell mathematician Steven Strogatz says recent AI-assisted results are accelerating mathematical research while raising unresolved questions about credit, understanding and careers. OpenAI's claimed solution to a major problem still requires independent verification.
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Anthropic details Claude misuse as US targets major illicit online marketplace
Anthropic says it disrupted misuse of Claude involving hacking, influence operations and attempted biological-weapons development over eight months. Other security developments include US action against Xinbi Guarantee and a four-year prison sentence for a Conti ransomware participant.
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GTA VI draws political criticism online as preorder estimates exceed five million
Some conservative gaming commentators are criticizing Grand Theft Auto VI over its characters and creative direction ahead of its November 19 release. The reaction is not uniform, while a third-party estimate puts preorders at 5.28 million copies.
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Japanese floating parking platform is designed to lift cars above floodwater
Japan's Monarte has developed a parking platform that rises with floodwater while remaining secured between steel posts. Its Floating Floor is rated to support more than 6,600 pounds and requires no electric sensors or powered lifting mechanism.
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