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Revised preprint from Caltech, Google and MIT claims exponential quantum advantage for classical datasets — scrutiny continues

A revised arXiv preprint from Caltech, Google Quantum AI and MIT claims exponential quantum advantage for classical datasets; earlier version drew detailed criticism and v2 awaits independent vetting. ...Read more

#quantum, #machinelearning, #quantumcomputing, #research

Study finds eight ultramassive (>10 billion M⊙) black holes in brightest cluster galaxies

Accepted ApJ paper reports eight new direct detections of ultramassive black holes (>10 billion M⊙) in brightest cluster galaxies; core size may predict mass better than velocity dispersion. ...Read more

#astronomy, #blackholes, #galaxies, #astrophysics

Braves Beat Phillies 6-2 in Game 3, Win NL Wild Card Series

Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homered as the Braves beat the Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 to win the NL Wild Card Series and advance to face the Dodgers. ...Read more

#mlb, #braves, #phillies, #playoffs

RTX Announces Up to $24.4 Billion Navy Contract for SM-6 Interceptors; Pentagon Notice Not Yet Posted

RTX said a five-year, up to $24.4bn deal will supply SM-6 missiles to the U.S. Navy, but a matching Pentagon contract notice had not yet appeared. ...Read more

$RTX, #defense, #navy, #missiles, #rtx

EFF, ACLU Say Marin Sheriff Shared License-Plate Data With Out-of-State and Federal Agencies

EFF and ACLU say Marin County shared automated license-plate data with out-of-state and federal agencies in late 2024, possibly breaching California law and a 2022 settlement. ...Read more

#privacy, #alpr, #marincounty, #flocksafety

Federal Medicaid Match Ends for Many Lawfully Present Immigrants, Forcing States to Decide

New federal rule ends Medicaid/CHIP matching funds for many lawfully present immigrants starting Oct. 1, 2026, forcing states to cut coverage or pay locally. ...Read more

#medicaid, #immigration, #healthcare, #cms

SEC Proposes Crypto Custody Framework for Investment Advisers and Funds

The SEC proposed a tailored crypto custody framework for registered advisers and funds, allowing limited self-custody and state trust company custodians. ...Read more

#crypto, #sec, #custody, #regulation

Federal Judge Preliminarily Blocks Utah Rule Requiring Sites to Identify Users’ True Location

A federal judge preliminarily enjoined Utah’s ’actual‑location’ provision, saying it demands unattainable geolocation accuracy and likely breaches the Commerce Clause. ...Read more

#utah, #internetlaw, #ageverification, #commerceclause

Lagarde Warns AI Is a Financial‑Stability Risk, Urges Focus on Trading, Cyber and Europe’s Provider Dependence

Christine Lagarde warns AI can pose systemic financial risks, urging attention to trading correlation, cyber resilience and Europe’s dependence on a few providers. ...Read more

#ai, #financialstability, #christinelagarde, #europe, #cybersecurity

FedEx Completes Sale of FedEx Supply Chain to CMA CGM, Expanding CEVA in North America

FedEx has closed the $1.4B sale of its Supply Chain unit to CMA CGM, boosting CEVA’s North American footprint and letting FedEx focus on core operations. ...Read more

$FDX, #fedex, #cmacgm, #logistics, #supplychain

EU and Ukraine Confirm Funding Structure to Cover Kyiv’s 2026 Budget and Defense Needs

EU and Ukraine say the Ukraine Support Loan will cover Kyiv’s 2026 budget and defence-production needs, using an existing two-year EU borrowing framework. ...Read more

#ukraine, #europeanunion, #ukrainesupportloan, #defense

Chris Fagan resigns as Brisbane Lions coach after third straight AFL premiership

Chris Fagan has resigned as Brisbane Lions senior coach immediately after leading the club to a rare third straight AFL premiership, citing relentless pressure. ...Read more

#afl, #brisbanelions, #chrisfagan, #premiership

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp in Copenhagen after coach benches him for Denmark match

Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's national-team camp in Copenhagen after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not play in the Nations League match vs Denmark. ...Read more

#sports, #football, #ronaldo, #portugal, #nationsleague

Steam to Replace Curated Discount Calendar With Personalized Recommendations, Valve Says

Valve says Steam's Discounts & Events will move from a curated calendar to personalized recommendations; curated bookings paused and full shift expected early 2027. ...Read more

#steam, #valve, #videogames, #storefront, #discounts

Yankees Sweep Red Sox in Wild Card Series, Advance to ALDS vs. Rays

Yankees beat Red Sox 9-2 to complete a 2-0 Wild Card sweep and will face the Rays in the AL Division Series. ...Read more

#yankees, #redsox, #mlb, #baseball