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A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Berkeley early Monday morning, felt across the Bay Area and as far south as Salinas. No injuries or significant damage reported; BART trains slowed for safety inspections. Authorities are assessing impacts, with no immediate reports of harm.
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Recent developments in Chinese AI highlight efforts to improve model efficiency, safety, and robustness. Companies like DeepSeek, Anthropic, and Ant Group are releasing new models and techniques to address long-standing challenges such as computational costs, data poisoning, and evaluation transparency, shaping the future of enterprise AI.
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Kelly is reducing its workforce by 2%, affecting about 100 employees, amid a slowing US labor market. Meanwhile, remote work remains highly attractive, with increased applications and hiring at remote-first companies, highlighting a shift in workforce preferences despite ongoing layoffs.
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Protesters gathered outside UC Berkeley during a Turning Point USA event featuring Rob Schneider and Frank Turek. Violence erupted with arrests, a chain theft, and police intervention. The Justice Department announced an investigation into the university's handling of the protests amid claims of anti-fascist activity and outside agitators.
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The college football landscape is in flux as the CFP selection committee debates inclusion of teams with multiple losses. Indiana is confirmed as No. 1, while Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami, Duke, and James Madison face uncertain futures. The final bracket will be announced today, amid intense debate over rankings and conference champions.
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Amid US policy shifts, top scientists are leaving for Canada, which is investing heavily to attract international researchers. The US's restrictive immigration policies and funding cuts threaten its scientific leadership, prompting a significant brain drain and a potential decline in innovation and economic growth.
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Recent incidents at US schools include a swastika formed by students at Branham High School and antisemitic content at Columbia University. Authorities and advocacy groups are investigating, condemning hate, and working to protect Jewish students amid rising antisemitism following the Gaza conflict.