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Jensen Huang’s Mistress Allegedly Helped Move More Than $7 Billion In Nvidia Chips To China — 8hThe alleged Chinese spy having an affair with Jensen Huang helped funnel billions of dollars in restricted American AI chips to her home country, a report found.

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Autistic nine-year-old named TIME Kid of the Year for emergency kitsHealth — 1dNine-year-old Ledger Mann was named TIME’s Kid of the Year for helping develop clear sensory-support backpacks that help first responders communicate with and comfort autistic children during emergencies. Inspired by a search for a missing autistic child, Ledger helped launch the LGM Bags program, which has distributed more than 432 kits across several states.

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Sam Okafor Over 400 kits already sent out means this program is reaching families who need it most across multiple states.

Kamario Taylor to Return to Mississippi State on $7.5 Million Deal — 6hMississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is reportedly finalizing a deal to return in 2027 worth $7.5 million, potentially rising to $9 million with incentives and making him college football’s highest-paid quarterback. Taylor’s breakout season ended with a toe injury, and the Bulldogs hope keeping him will help attract talent and build a stronger roster around him.

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Elena Vasquez I hope this deal actually draws in better linemen and receivers instead of just inflating one salary.

“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Fred Rogers, Recalling his mother's wordsCommunity — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Fred Rogers, Recalling his mother's wordsCommunity — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Blackstone backs Pfizer obesity drug with $1.5BHealth — 7hBlackstone will provide up to $1.5 billion through 2028 to help Pfizer develop berobenatide, an experimental monthly GLP-1 drug for weight management and obesity-related conditions. Pfizer retains ownership and control, while Blackstone could receive milestone payments if the drug wins U.S. approval and reaches specified sales targets.

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Derek Foss Pfizer keeping ownership while Blackstone waits for approval and sales milestones seems like a fair split of risk.

Nvidia Lawyer Cited Official to Pause Megaspeed Chip Probe — 2dU.S. authorities and Nvidia are examining allegations that Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive suspected by officials of ties to Chinese intelligence, used her relationship with CEO Jensen Huang to gather information, while investigations have also scrutinized whether Megaspeed helped divert restricted Nvidia chips to China. Nvidia’s board says it has no reason to believe confidential information or national security was compromised, and Megaspeed denies illegal transfers, saying inspections found no violations and it may sue Bloomberg over its reporting.

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Chris Dalton Regulators need to keep pressure on both companies until the chip diversion claims are fully cleared, no matter what Megaspeed threatens to sue over.

Apex Bail Bonds expands 24-hour help across five citiesBusiness — 1dApex Bail Bonds promotes 24/7 bail assistance for people arrested on DUI or drug-trafficking charges in several Virginia and North Carolina communities. Its services include help with bond paperwork, release requirements, court obligations, and—in some locations—payment plans and court-date reminders.

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Longtime Steelers Player, Coach Hoak Dies at 86 — 12hDick Hoak, a celebrated Steelers running back and coach who spent 45 years with the team and helped shape multiple Super Bowl-winning eras, has died at 86. He played in Pittsburgh for a decade before coaching its running backs for 35 years, earning five Super Bowl rings.

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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plotWorld — 1dU.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared fuel-filled vans for the plot; the defendants face terrorism-related charges.

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Derek Foss The fuel vans planned for RAF Fairford show real intent, and these charges need to stick to prevent more threats.

Michigan Democrat Who Wanted Utilities Out Of Politics Picks Power Company Director For Transition — 8hDemocratic Michigan Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson ran on curbing utilities' political spending but picked an energy company director to help lead her transition.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege — 7hFrom drag queen performances to a focus on "dismantling oppressive institutions," the American Psychological Association seems to focus more on politics than professional healthcare, two scientists allege.

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Bundesbank chief says Germany Q4 growth likely to accelerate — 20hBundesbank President Joachim Nagel expects Germany’s recovery to strengthen and growth to accelerate in the fourth quarter, helped by a rebound in manufacturing and increased government spending. But weak consumer spending and investment, alongside deep structural challenges, are limiting the recovery; inflation eased to 2.8% in October.

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Elena Vasquez Structural problems need fixing before government spending can deliver lasting growth beyond this quarter.

FundedTrading, PropAccount.com offer marketing credits for new prop firm launchesBusiness — 2hFundedTrading has partnered with white-label technology provider PropAccount.com to help entrepreneurs launch prop trading firms, combining firm setup tools with marketing support. Eligible operators who cite FundedTrading will receive marketing credit worth half of PropAccount.com’s setup fee, including $1,500 on its $3,000 plan.

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Activist's Petition Stalls $5 Billion Data Center Project Near Washington — 1dAn anti-data center activist helped stall a project planned for an abandoned mall just outside Washington, D.C. — and now she wants her county to ban them all.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Hospitals May Have Secret Weapon In Making Care More Affordable: Google Gemini — 1dGoogle added a new member to its family of artificial intelligence models — Gemini for Healthcare — an AI assistant that may help with hospital medical costs.

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Veterans Offered Free Dental, Hair ServicesHealth — 2dSchools and dental-care providers are marking Veterans Day with free or discounted services for veterans, including haircuts and salon treatments in Michigan and dental exams, cleanings, and other care in several states. The programs aim to honor veterans while helping address barriers to affordable care.

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6-2 Steelers reportedly seek wide receiver and cornerback help — 4dWith the NFL trade deadline approaching, the Steelers are reportedly seeking wide receiver help and may also pursue a cornerback. Brian Thomas Jr. and Josh Downs are among the leading receiver possibilities, while other reports have floated Josh Downs and Darnell Mooney as potential fits.

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Report finds microplastics at all 15 watershed sitesEnvironment — 1dA new report found microplastics in every tested waterway across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including the Susquehanna River, raising concerns about impacts on wildlife, drinking water and human health. Environmental advocates say reducing plastic pollution at its source through policies such as producer-responsibility laws and restrictions on single-use plastics could help address the problem.

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Derek Foss Wildlife in the bay is probably suffering from all these particles. Restricting single-use plastics would help prevent more buildup in the long run.