News archive — Page 273
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Researcher’s database nears 2,000 AI hallucinations caught in court
Researcher Damien Charlotin’s database is nearing 2,000 AI hallucinations caught in court, including fake cases, quotes and legal arguments. Vectara tests put top commercial models at 3–5% hallucinations and some lower-ranked models at about one in five attempts. -
Amon-Ra St. Brown leads Week 3 fantasy football WR rankings
Amon-Ra St. Brown leads the Week 3 fantasy wide receiver rankings, ahead of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave. Puka Nacua ranks sixth but is questionable after missing Week 2 with a groin/hip issue; A.J. Brown is on injured reserve and should be left out of Week 3 lineups. -
Rick Dhaliwal says Quinn Hughes left Vancouver to win, escape chaos
Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal said Quinn Hughes left Vancouver to pursue winning and escape what he called “chaos,” not because he wanted to leave a Canadian team. Minnesota is trying to re-sign the defenseman, who is under contract through 2027. -
U.S. plans up to $7 billion in loans for Argentina projects
The U.S. Export-Import Bank plans to make up to $7 billion available through 2027 for energy, mining and infrastructure projects in Argentina, helping companies there buy U.S. equipment and hire U.S. firms, the State Department said Wednesday. -
Matthew Ammel arrested over alleged damage exceeding $200,000 at Sinema’s Arizona home
Matthew Ammel, Kyrsten Sinema’s former bodyguard and alleged ex-boyfriend, was arrested Sept. 18 and faces a felony criminal-damage charge over alleged damage exceeding $200,000 at her Arizona home. Investigators say Ammel threw 22 paintings into her pool. -
Harrison Graham urges Bears to trade Kyler Gordon if a buyer emerges
After coach Ben Johnson offered no update on Kyler Gordon's return, Harrison Graham of Chicago Bears Now urged Chicago to trade the cornerback if a buyer can be found. Gordon is out with a calf injury and began a three-year, $40 million contract in 2026. -
UK defence deal aims to give 40,000 young people work opportunities by 2030
A UK government-industry deal will create employment opportunities for 40,000 people aged 18–24 with major defence firms by 2030, rising to 50,000 by 2035. It also expands apprenticeship and work-experience routes and directs unsuccessful candidates to other sector openings. -
Malaysia's return plan for Myanmar migrants raises Rohingya concerns
Malaysia plans to send nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants home next week, the first of 5,000 it says agreed to “voluntary” repatriation from detention. The Rohingya share is unknown; advocates fear the plan may erode protections for a minority denied full citizenship in Myanmar. -
DOJ alleges UCSF medical school favored Black and Hispanic applicants
DOJ alleges UCSF favored Black and Hispanic applicants in 2023–25. Among applicants matched on MCAT, GPA and socioeconomic traits, Hispanic applicants were 4.6 times and Black applicants 12.6 times as likely to be admitted as White applicants. UCSF disputes the findings. -
Memphis’ 15-4 win over Rochester sets up decisive title-series Game 3
The Memphis Redbirds beat the Rochester Red Wings 15-4 in Game 2 of the International League Championship Series on Sept. 23, tying the series and setting up a decisive Game 3 at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 24 in Memphis. Jimmy Crooks drove in five runs. -
Klay Thompson’s chance to start may explain his choice of Heat over Lakers
Miami signed Klay Thompson after he chose the Heat over the Lakers, and the Miami Herald calls him the leading candidate to start. The report says his three-point shooting would add needed spacing alongside Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo. -
General Mills sees input inflation near 6% in fiscal Q4
General Mills expects input-cost inflation to stay near 4% in fiscal 2027’s first three quarters, then rise to roughly 6% in Q4, CFO Kofi Bruce said. Executives said dollar-share trends improved in most North American categories, though the business has not returned to growth. -
Cracker Barrel forecasts $180 million to $200 million in FY2027 adjusted EBITDA
Cracker Barrel’s Q4 adjusted EBITDA rose 11.4% year over year to $62.1 million, while comparable restaurant sales fell 2.1% and traffic declined 6.1%. For FY2027, it forecasts adjusted EBITDA of $180 million to $200 million and 3% to 5% comparable restaurant sales growth. -
Trade reports renew speculation over a possible Kyrie Irving move to Miami
A Kyrie Irving trade to Miami remains only a possibility: ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported Dallas and the guard could mutually agree to a deal if Irving asks to leave. The Mavericks have said they want him alongside Cooper Flagg; no trade has been reported. -
Chicago museum will return Metzinger painting to Lewenstein heirs
The Art Institute of Chicago says it will return Jean Metzinger’s 1913 painting “Woman with a Fan” to heirs of Jewish owner Emmanuel Lewenstein. The Nazis coerced its sale at auction in the occupied Netherlands in 1940; it has since been removed from public display. -
Downtown LA raid reveals an alligator alongside nearly 94 pounds of fentanyl
Marvin Angelito and Susan Gonzalez were arrested Sept. 10 after investigators linked their Los Angeles apartment to suspected drug trafficking. Authorities say the raid found 93.9 pounds of fentanyl, other drugs, firearms and a small alligator. -
Boston rain threat could push Cubs’ finale to Monday
MLB and the Red Sox set a Friday doubleheader and canceled Sunday's game, but Saturday's Cubs-Red Sox matchup in Boston remains despite a poor forecast. If Saturday is rained out, the finale could move to Monday, disrupting Chicago's Wild Card home-field bid. -
Rams add safety Maximus Pulley from Eagles’ practice squad ahead of Week 4
The Rams signed safety Maximus Pulley off the Eagles’ practice squad and added him to their active roster two weeks before visiting Philadelphia in Week 4. The move came after running back Ronnie Rivers was placed on injured reserve with a calf injury. -
San Antonio holds off Portland in Austin’s first regular-season NBA game
The San Antonio Spurs edged Portland 129-127 in Austin’s first NBA regular-season game at the Moody Center. Keita Bates-Diop (25), Keldon Johnson (24), Zach Collins (21) and Julian Champagnie (24) each scored at least 20; nine Blazers were out with injuries. -
Pakistan says it struck 10 Afghan locations; Kandahar resident reports blast
Pakistan's information minister said Thursday its forces carried out air and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan, without saying where; a Kandahar resident told AFP an overnight airstrike hit the city, describing a jet, an explosion and a fire. -
Boeing seeks to finalize May’s 200-plane China deal as hopes for new orders fade
Two people briefed on the talks said prospects are fading for China to make a new Boeing purchase commitment at Thursday’s Trump-Xi summit. Boeing is instead seeking to finalize May’s provisional deal for 200 planes, rather than secure hundreds of additional orders. -
AST SpaceMobile reports $3.7 billion in liquidity as satellite rollout shifts to 2027
AST SpaceMobile reports $3.7 billion in liquidity after a $1.15 billion convertible-bond sale; launch of its 45 satellites is delayed until 2027. The Motley Fool estimates the funds could last 1½ to just over two years, likely enough to get them into orbit. -
AI risk work was underway at three eMerge firms before Dario Amodei’s warning
At eMerge Americas, AE Studio, Zylon AI and GovSignals described AI risk efforts underway before Dario Amodei warned AI could outpace human control: alignment research, private deployments for regulated clients and software that can switch among language models. -
Researchers drill Turkey's Durupınar formation, still unproven as an Ark site
Researchers have begun core drilling at Turkey’s boat-shaped Durupınar Formation, which an expedition is investigating as a possible Noah’s Ark site. The team reports underground anomalies, but evidence has not established that the formation is man-made or the biblical vessel. -
Blue Jays eliminated after 4-2 Orioles loss; Schneider says team fell short
Toronto was knocked out of playoff contention after a 4-2 loss to Baltimore in Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader, failing to overcome a four-run deficit. Manager John Schneider said the team fell short of its potential and that he, the staff and players shared responsibility. -
Gregg Popovich and Mary Barth Budenholzer wed in Texas, TMZ reports
Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer in a private Texas ceremony on Sept. 16, according to a marriage license filed in Bexar County and reported by TMZ. Budenholzer is the former wife of Mike Budenholzer, Popovich’s former Spurs assistant.
