Dodgers roster projection 1.0: Pretty, pretty, pretty good - The Athletic

This article from The Athletic projects the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for the 2026 season, highlighting key offseason acquisitions and potential lineups. The Dodgers bolstered their roster with the signing of top-tier closer Edwin Díaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker, aiming to improve on their recent World Series wins. The article details the team's depth in various positions, including the infield, outfield, and pitching rotation, noting the potential for further roster adjustments before the start of the season.

PSG defender Lucas Hernandez denies charges of human trafficking and undeclared work from Colombian family - The Athletic

Paris Saint-Germain defender Lucas Hernandez denies charges of human trafficking and undeclared work from a Colombian family, asserting they never acted with malicious intent. The Versailles Judicial Court has confirmed an investigation is underway into Hernandez and his wife, Amelia Ossa Llorente, following allegations from the Colombian family. Hernandez has called for decency and restraint, stating the matter is being dealt with through legal channels.

Dave Mustaine: “There Needs To Be a Megadeth-Metallica Tour”

Dave Mustaine, frontman of Megadeth, expresses a desire for a joint tour with Metallica, his former band, to mend past misunderstandings and hurt feelings. He hopes such a tour would symbolize closure and respect, acknowledging his contributions to Metallica's early years and his respect for current members James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.

Dave Mustaine: “There Needs To Be a Megadeth-Metallica Tour”

Dave Mustaine, frontman of Megadeth, expresses a desire for a joint tour with Metallica, his former band, to mend past misunderstandings and hurt feelings. He hopes such a tour would symbolize closure and respect, acknowledging his contributions to Metallica's early years and his respect for current members James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.

Trump Heckles Europe Before Heading to Davos | NY Times

ChatGPT to test ads in U.S. as OpenAI redefines AI monetization

OpenAI is redefining AI monetization by introducing ads within the conversational flow of its popular AI model, ChatGPT. This shift signifies a fundamental change in how digital intent, attention, and commercial influence intersect, moving away from traditional search and digital advertising models. Ads will appear contextually within the conversation, offering brands a new way to engage users at the moment of decision. This strategy aims to provide a scalable revenue path to subsidize free access and balance long-term costs, while also addressing the significant infrastructure costs associated with AI compute. However, the introduction of ads raises concerns about user trust and the potential for perceived manipulation, prompting OpenAI to pledge that ads will be clearly labeled and won't influence AI responses or target sensitive contexts.

Stop calling it 'The AI bubble': It's actually multiple bubbles, each with a different expiration date

3 underrated Metallica songs James Hetfield said are favorites

This article from Rock and Roll Garage discusses three underrated Metallica songs that James Hetfield has mentioned as his favorites: 'The Thing That Should Not Be' from 'Master of Puppets', 'All Nightmare Long' from 'Death Magnetic', and 'Carpe Diem Baby' from 'Reload'. Hetfield cites these songs for their unique inspirations and the impact they've had on fans and the band itself.

The guy who discovered South Park's creators was shocked by the new season as you were

This interview with Brian Graden, who discovered South Park's creators, discusses his thoughts on the show's recent controversial season that directly targeted Donald Trump. Graden shares his initial impressions of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, how the show got to Comedy Central, and his surprise at the show's bold political stance in its latest season.

Gamers love AI in game dev — they just don’t know it yet, says Razer’s CEO

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan discusses the company's investment in AI, including the controversial Project Ava, an AI companion with a physical presence. He addresses concerns about the implications of AI companions and the backlash against AI in gaming. Tan emphasizes Razer's commitment to gamers and their feedback, highlighting the company's focus on creating products that gamers care about and enjoy.

Well, there goes the metaverse!

Meta's ambitious metaverse project, which once garnered significant investment and hype, has come to an end with layoffs and studio closures. The company's VR division, Reality Labs, has faced financial losses and declining sales, leading to a shift in focus towards AI and AR technologies.

Retired Clayton Kershaw joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will join Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, announced by USA Baseball on Thursday. Kershaw, who retired from MLB after the 2025 season, will make his debut in the competition after withdrawing from the 2023 tournament due to insurance issues. The 2026 World Baseball Classic will take place from March 5 to 17 in Miami, Houston, Tokyo, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Kershaw, an 11-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young Award winner, will join a Team USA pitching staff featuring Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, and others.

Retired Clayton Kershaw joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will join Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, announced by USA Baseball on Thursday. Kershaw, who retired from MLB after the 2025 season, will make his debut in the competition after withdrawing from the 2023 tournament due to insurance issues. The 2026 World Baseball Classic will take place from March 5 to 17 in Miami, Houston, Tokyo, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Kershaw, an 11-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young Award winner, will join a Team USA pitching staff featuring Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, and others.

Gemini rolling out ‘Personal Intelligence’ beta that uses Gmail & your Google apps data

Google is rolling out a beta version of Gemini's 'Personal Intelligence' feature, which uses data from Gmail and other Google apps to personalize responses. This feature retrieves specific details from text, photos, or videos in Google apps to customize Gemini responses. Personal Intelligence is off by default, and users can choose specific apps to connect. Google emphasizes that Gemini doesn't train directly on personal data but uses it to reference information for delivering replies. The feature is available in beta and will be rolled out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US.

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Petition to make this fictional guy our /boston mayor?

Scientists Have Discovered Something That Could Help Humans Live On The Moon

Scientists have discovered that solar winds have been blowing particles from Earth's atmosphere onto the moon, where they accumulate on the surface. This could help humans live on the moon as the particles could be used to create breathable air. The lunar regolith contains traces of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, helium, argon, and even water, which are the same key elements that make up Earth's atmosphere.

Mira Murati's startup, Thinking Machines Lab, is losing two of its co-founders to OpenAI

Mira Murati's startup, Thinking Machines Lab, is experiencing significant departures as two of its co-founders, Barret Zoph and Luke Metz, are returning to OpenAI. The departures, which have been in the works for several weeks, also include former OpenAI staffer Sam Schoenholz. These exits are notable as they occur less than a year after the startup's founding and could pose a setback for Thinking Machines, which has already lost other key personnel. The company, which has raised $2 billion in seed funding, is now led by new CTO Soumith Chintala.

This new, dead simple prompt technique boosts accuracy on LLMs by up to 76% on non-reasoning tasks

Report: Metallica's Close to Landing a Residency Deal at the Las Vegas Sphere

Reports suggest that Metallica is nearing a deal for a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, a cutting-edge venue with a 16K resolution screen and immersive audio technology. The residency is reportedly 90% finalized, with contracts in place but not yet signed. This would make Metallica the latest in a series of major acts to perform at the Sphere, following U2, Phish, Eagles, and Dead & Company.

Transfer rumors, news: PSG eye Chelsea's Enzo Fernández

This ESPN article covers the latest transfer rumors and news in the soccer world, including PSG's interest in Chelsea's Enzo Fernández, Atlético Madrid's pursuit of Wolves' João Gomes, and Manchester United and City's attention on Bournemouth's Alex Scott.

Reddit user finds Steam Machine price hidden in retailer's HTML

Gmail has a note-taking app hiding in plain sight — and now I use it daily

Google Keep integrated within Gmail offers a seamless note-taking experience, allowing users to capture ideas and information directly from their inbox without switching apps. This integration helps maintain focus on email communication while providing a convenient way to jot down thoughts, extract key details from emails, and manage ongoing projects. While it lacks advanced organizational features and deeper email integration, its simplicity and ease of use make it a valuable tool for quick note capture and task management.

Steam generated $1.6 billion in gross revenue in December 2025, its highest-grossing month yet

According to a report by Alinea Analytics, Steam achieved its highest-grossing month ever in December 2025, generating $1.6 billion in gross revenue, a 22.7% increase from the previous year. This milestone underscores Steam's dominance in the video game industry, attracting over 100 million players and featuring top-selling games like ARC Raiders and Counter-Strike 2.

Nvidia launches powerful new Rubin chip architecture

Nvidia has launched the new Rubin chip architecture, which CEO Jensen Huang described as the state of the art in AI hardware. The Rubin architecture, designed to address the growing computational demands of AI, is currently in production and expected to ramp up in the second half of the year. It features a new GPU, CPU, and improvements in storage and interconnection systems, offering significant advances in speed and power efficiency. The Rubin architecture will replace the Blackwell architecture and is already slated for use by major cloud providers and supercomputers.

Over 10K Fortinet firewalls exposed to actively exploited 2FA bypass

Over 10,000 Fortinet firewalls remain exposed online and vulnerable to attacks exploiting a five-year-old two-factor authentication (2FA) bypass vulnerability (CVE-2020-12812). Fortinet released patches in July 2020 but many firewalls remain unpatched, particularly those requiring LDAP to be enabled. Internet security watchdog Shadowserver tracks over 10,000 vulnerable firewalls, with over 1,300 in the U.S. CISA and the FBI warned in April 2021 that state-sponsored hacking groups were exploiting this vulnerability, and CISA added it to its list of known exploited vulnerabilities in November 2021.