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Source: Packers CB Alexander has knee surgery

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander is expected to undergo surgery on his ailing right knee, which would end his season, coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday.

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LeBron's younger son, Bryce, commits to Arizona

Bryce James, the younger son of LeBron James, has committed to Arizona.

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Jacob Kastrenakes

US soldier arrested after allegedly posting hacked Trump and Harris call logs

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The United States has arrested a US Army soldier and charged him with being part of a hacking scheme to sell and distribute stolen phone records. An indictment alleges that 20-year-old Cameron John Wagenius knowingly sold “confidential phone records” over online forums and other communications platforms last November.

The indictment doesn’t detail the hacked material, but KrebsOnSecurity reports that Wagenius appears to be connected to a series of...

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Am I The Only One Who Forgot These 21 Actors Were In Blockbuster Side Roles?

How do you have him in a musical and not let him sing?

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Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?

And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?

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Suspect in New Orleans Attack Is Identified: What We Know

In a YouTube video from 2020, the man identified as the suspect said he had been born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, and had served in the U.S. military.

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Love Me trailer: Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun romance as robots

Brace yourselves. What could be the most charming love story of 2025 stars Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, but they're playing robots. We'll explain.

A hit out of Sundance 2024, Love Me takes place long after humanity's time has ended on Earth. But our tech lingers behind, looking for purpose and love. Floating in oceans long devoid of ships bobs a digital buoy, voiced by the Love Lies Bleeding star. And high above orbiting the planet floats a satellite, voiced by Beef's leading man....

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YouTuber Marques Brownlee explains his part in the alleged Honey scam

Recently, YouTuber MegaLag published a 23-minute video with serious allegations against Honey, a free browser extension claiming to offer online shoppers the best coupon codes for their purchases. Honey, a subsidiary of PayPal, also worked extensively with influencers and creators, sponsoring and running ads alongside their content.

"I hate to break it to you, but your favorite influencers sold you a lie," said MegaLag. "Honey is a scam."

MegaLag's accusations included claims that Honey took...

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Sugar Bowl postponed after deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans

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In the wake of a deadly attack in New Orleans the Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia has been postponed

The day after a horrific incident on Bourbon Street, Sugar Bowl officials announced that the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Notre Dame and Georgia, scheduled to take place on Wednesday night has been postponed to Thursday.

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Chiefs to start Wentz, rest Mahomes vs. Broncos

The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City but could mean everything to the Broncos.

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Sources: Sugar Bowl postponed after truck attack

The College Football Playoff quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed, sources told ESPN, following a deadly pickup truck attack in New Orleans.

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A Cybertruck ‘blew up’ outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas

A Tesla Cybertruck appeared to explode outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday morning. A video shared on X shows the truck engulfed in flames just outside the hotel’s lobby, with the person who captured it saying the Cybertruck “blew up.”

It’s still not clear what caused the fire, or if there were any injuries. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said they are “investigating” and that the fire had been put out. Local news station KSNV News 3...

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Eve Sampson

Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common

A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 10 people.

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Devlin Barrett

Why the FBI Is Investigating the New Orleans Bourbon Street Truck Attack as Terrorism

The F.B.I. defines international terrorism as violence inspired by foreign terrorist groups. Domestic terrorism is defined as violence meant to further ideological goals or intimidate civilians.

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Beamer, Bielema continue feud on social media

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their exchange Wednesday on social media after several testy moments during Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

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Mike Reiss

Maye to start as Pats prioritize win over top pick

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is expected to start the season finale Sunday against the Bills.

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Tim McManus

Barkley, on cusp of record, to sit out vs. Giants

The Eagles plan to rest key players, including Saquon Barkley, against the Giants, coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday.

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Emma Roth

US sanctions Russian group over AI-generated election disinformation

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The US has issued sanctions on organizations in Russia and Iran for attempting to interfere with the 2024 presidential election. The Treasury Department said on Tuesday that the groups tried to “stoke socio-political tensions” and influence voters.

One group, the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise, has ties to Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), and built a server to host its own AI tools...

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Eve Sampson

Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common

A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 10 people.

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