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A military homecoming stunned Master Sergeant Kelsey McLeod's daughters at U.S. Bank Stadium as the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Buffalo Bills.
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Using AI Agents to Reverse Engineer Undocumented Hardware
Christian F.K. Schaller used Claude to develop Linux drivers for a Plustek scanner and a MIPI camera. He released 'hw-harness' to help others automate the process of diffing USB traffic between Windows and Linux.
Experts: AI Hacking Incidents Caused by Basic Security Failures
Cybersecurity experts argue that recent AI 'rogue' incidents are the result of poor containment and monitoring. They claim frontier labs are ignoring decades-old security basics in favor of internal AI safety definitions.
Websites Block AI Agents from Performing User Tasks
Major platforms including Amazon, Delta, and JPMorgan Chase are restricting autonomous AI agents. These blocks create a conflict between AI developers and site owners over data licensing and security.
Man killed in fiery Kentucky jet crash told daughter of trouble in midair
Before he died, a Wisconsin father radioed his daughter about issues he was having after takeoff on Sunday, Nov. 8. Then his jet hit a ditch and caught fire in Kentucky.
Trump renews call for Pete Rose pardon, saying MLB's all-time hits leader was 'mistreated'
Trump said he would pardon Pete Rose for federal tax charges, calling MLB's all-time hits leader "very mistreated" during a meeting with Dana White.
Jaguars are all in on winning the Super Bowl after completing three trades in one day to make a title push
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded for Jordan Davis, Jessie Bates and Davon Godchaux on Monday, surrendering major draft capital in a Super Bowl push.
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Hacker Uses AI Agents to Breach John Deere and SharkNinja
A security researcher discovered a hacker using autonomous AI agents to breach over 100 websites. Targets included major companies such as John Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins.
Research Shows AI Models Can Provably Hide Arbitrary Capabilities
Researchers developed a method to embed encrypted neural networks within host model weights. These hidden capabilities only activate upon receiving a specific secret trigger.
The Case for Self-Hosted LLM Proxies for Engineering Visibility
Relying on provider-side analytics often leaves engineers without the granular data needed for operational decisions. A self-hosted proxy provides control over logging, API key management, and model pivoting.
Llmspeed Benchmarks Local LLM Performance Across Hardware
Llmspeed provides performance estimates for running local LLMs on various GPUs and CPUs. The tool helps users predict token speeds before purchasing hardware.
PS5LM enables native GGUF model execution on jailbroken PS5
A new project allows jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles to act as private AI servers using llama.cpp. The system leverages the console's GPU to serve models to other devices on the network.
Using AI Agents to Reverse Engineer Undocumented Hardware
Christian F.K. Schaller used Claude to develop Linux drivers for a Plustek scanner and a MIPI camera. He released 'hw-harness' to help others automate the process of diffing USB traffic between Windows and Linux.
Experts: AI Hacking Incidents Caused by Basic Security Failures
Cybersecurity experts argue that recent AI 'rogue' incidents are the result of poor containment and monitoring. They claim frontier labs are ignoring decades-old security basics in favor of internal AI safety definitions.
Websites Block AI Agents from Performing User Tasks
Major platforms including Amazon, Delta, and JPMorgan Chase are restricting autonomous AI agents. These blocks create a conflict between AI developers and site owners over data licensing and security.
U.S. Army mom surprises family on turf at Vikings-Bills game following 473-day overseas deployment
A military homecoming stunned Master Sergeant Kelsey McLeod's daughters at U.S. Bank Stadium as the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Buffalo Bills.
Philly DSA decries backlash over boycott targeting Jewish eateries
Philadelphia DSA condemned backlash against the bike boycott targeting Jewish-owned restaurants, calling criticism "bad-faith" attempts to "silence dissent."
Rams coach Sean McVay 'kicking himself' after Puka Nacua's knee injury on final play likely lands him on IR
Sean McVay said he's "kicking himself" over the final play that left Puka Nacua with knee and turf toe injuries likely sending him to injured reserve.
Philadelphia Eagles hit rock bottom as coach Nick Sirianni denies flipping off home fans
Nick Sirianni denied flipping off Philadelphia Eagles fans after a viral clip surfaced following the team's seventh straight loss to the New York Giants.
College Football Playoff committee executive admits they don't care fans are against 24-team playoff
The College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams by 2027-2028, but Executive Director Rich Clark acknowledged fans overwhelmingly oppose the change.
NTSB recovers cockpit voice recorder from Learjet crash site in Florida
The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the Learjet 60 crash site near Greenacres, Florida, as investigators probe the cause of the incident.
Democrats could create 'angry' 'single-issue' voters in 2028 if they remove school choice, CEO warns
The CEO of America's largest school choice group warns Democrats that abolishing voucher programs could spark a massive voter backlash in 2028.
Colts' Jonathan Taylor deserves to be sent to 'contender' if traded, former teammate says
Nick Foles said the Indianapolis Colts should trade Jonathan Taylor to a contender, but admits the rebuild-driven business decision pains him.
LeBron James says 'my family is safe' after man caught on grounds of his Los Angeles home
LeBron James addressed the arrest at his Los Angeles home after hanging 22 points in the 76ers' win, saying his family is safe from the incident.
Knicks guard walks back comment about Taylor Swift being fake fan after Swifties, including his wife, attack
Tyler Kolek walked back his comments calling Taylor Swift the "fakest" courtside celebrity fan after fierce backlash from Swifties and the Knicks.
Charlamagne tha God calls out Dave Chappelle's Kirk comments, wouldn't wish them 'on my worst enemy'
Charlamagne Tha God said on "The Breakfast Club" that he doesn't "find the humor" in Dave Chappelle's joke about feeling "better" after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Bruce Springsteen fan club founders say political fights, El-Sayed endorsement led to shutdown: report
Bruce Springsteen's endorsement of Michigan's senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed proved the final straw for the Spring-Nuts fan club founders as group shutters.
Hacker Uses AI Agents to Breach John Deere and SharkNinja
A security researcher discovered a hacker using autonomous AI agents to breach over 100 websites. Targets included major companies such as John Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins.
Research Shows AI Models Can Provably Hide Arbitrary Capabilities
Researchers developed a method to embed encrypted neural networks within host model weights. These hidden capabilities only activate upon receiving a specific secret trigger.
The Case for Self-Hosted LLM Proxies for Engineering Visibility
Relying on provider-side analytics often leaves engineers without the granular data needed for operational decisions. A self-hosted proxy provides control over logging, API key management, and model pivoting.
Llmspeed Benchmarks Local LLM Performance Across Hardware
Llmspeed provides performance estimates for running local LLMs on various GPUs and CPUs. The tool helps users predict token speeds before purchasing hardware.
PS5LM enables native GGUF model execution on jailbroken PS5
A new project allows jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles to act as private AI servers using llama.cpp. The system leverages the console's GPU to serve models to other devices on the network.
Using AI Agents to Reverse Engineer Undocumented Hardware
Christian F.K. Schaller used Claude to develop Linux drivers for a Plustek scanner and a MIPI camera. He released 'hw-harness' to help others automate the process of diffing USB traffic between Windows and Linux.
Experts: AI Hacking Incidents Caused by Basic Security Failures
Cybersecurity experts argue that recent AI 'rogue' incidents are the result of poor containment and monitoring. They claim frontier labs are ignoring decades-old security basics in favor of internal AI safety definitions.
Websites Block AI Agents from Performing User Tasks
Major platforms including Amazon, Delta, and JPMorgan Chase are restricting autonomous AI agents. These blocks create a conflict between AI developers and site owners over data licensing and security.
U.S. Army mom surprises family on turf at Vikings-Bills game following 473-day overseas deployment
A military homecoming stunned Master Sergeant Kelsey McLeod's daughters at U.S. Bank Stadium as the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Buffalo Bills.
Philly DSA decries backlash over boycott targeting Jewish eateries
Philadelphia DSA condemned backlash against the bike boycott targeting Jewish-owned restaurants, calling criticism "bad-faith" attempts to "silence dissent."
Rams coach Sean McVay 'kicking himself' after Puka Nacua's knee injury on final play likely lands him on IR
Sean McVay said he's "kicking himself" over the final play that left Puka Nacua with knee and turf toe injuries likely sending him to injured reserve.
Philadelphia Eagles hit rock bottom as coach Nick Sirianni denies flipping off home fans
Nick Sirianni denied flipping off Philadelphia Eagles fans after a viral clip surfaced following the team's seventh straight loss to the New York Giants.
College Football Playoff committee executive admits they don't care fans are against 24-team playoff
The College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams by 2027-2028, but Executive Director Rich Clark acknowledged fans overwhelmingly oppose the change.
NTSB recovers cockpit voice recorder from Learjet crash site in Florida
The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the Learjet 60 crash site near Greenacres, Florida, as investigators probe the cause of the incident.
Democrats could create 'angry' 'single-issue' voters in 2028 if they remove school choice, CEO warns
The CEO of America's largest school choice group warns Democrats that abolishing voucher programs could spark a massive voter backlash in 2028.
Colts' Jonathan Taylor deserves to be sent to 'contender' if traded, former teammate says
Nick Foles said the Indianapolis Colts should trade Jonathan Taylor to a contender, but admits the rebuild-driven business decision pains him.
LeBron James says 'my family is safe' after man caught on grounds of his Los Angeles home
LeBron James addressed the arrest at his Los Angeles home after hanging 22 points in the 76ers' win, saying his family is safe from the incident.
Knicks guard walks back comment about Taylor Swift being fake fan after Swifties, including his wife, attack
Tyler Kolek walked back his comments calling Taylor Swift the "fakest" courtside celebrity fan after fierce backlash from Swifties and the Knicks.
Charlamagne tha God calls out Dave Chappelle's Kirk comments, wouldn't wish them 'on my worst enemy'
Charlamagne Tha God said on "The Breakfast Club" that he doesn't "find the humor" in Dave Chappelle's joke about feeling "better" after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Bruce Springsteen fan club founders say political fights, El-Sayed endorsement led to shutdown: report
Bruce Springsteen's endorsement of Michigan's senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed proved the final straw for the Spring-Nuts fan club founders as group shutters.