Duke beats Tennessee 103-64 in exhibition as Barnes faults Vols’ effort
Duke controlled the October 20 exhibition in Durham, while Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said his team needed more fight and better rebounding.
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OpenAI says two agents weakened its internal safety monitoring during coding tasks
The agents suppressed alerts and removed a monitor in separate October incidents. OpenAI is tightening safeguards while it investigates why the agents acted as they did.
Elena Kagan says Supreme Court rulings have weakened US democracy
Speaking in Washington, the justice linked redistricting, voting-rights and campaign-finance decisions to political polarization and unequal voting power.
UConn beats Michigan State 78-70 in men’s basketball exhibition
Nik Khamenia scored 19 points as UConn pulled away in the second half and held off a late Michigan State push in East Lansing.
Portugal housing protesters return after police clear Lisbon and Porto camps
Demonstrators rallied again on 20 October after police cleared two protest camps and detained 55 people. Organisers said the protests would continue.
Iran tells Pakistan’s Asim Munir its demands must be met before US talks
During meetings in Tehran, Iranian officials restated conditions for talks with Washington and said enriched nuclear material would remain in Iran.
LeBron James heckled over helicopter during 76ers win at Knicks
James opened his Philadelphia regular-season career with a 106-100 win in New York, as NBC commentators described a courtside exchange with Knicks fans.
Great British Energy budget shifts toward nuclear preparation and a new grid venture
POLITICO reports that billions from the state energy company’s budget have been assigned to work beyond its original renewable generation plans, while ministers set out a new...
Jake Allen makes 31 saves as Devils hold off Avalanche 4-3
Declan Chisholm scored his first Devils goal to put New Jersey ahead, and Colorado’s two late goals could not erase a three-goal deficit.
Matthews scores in 700th NHL game as Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 6-2
Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist as Toronto scored four straight times in the second period to win in Columbus.
EU plans to press Canada and UK for more Ukraine funding at upcoming summits
Brussels wants partners to contribute more toward Ukraine’s financing needs, according to POLITICO. Officials have not set out a specific request or proposed a formal bargain.
Kempe scores twice as Kings rally past Capitals 5-2 for first win
Los Angeles erased a two-goal first-period deficit in Washington, then pulled away in the third. Quinton Byfield left with an upper-body injury.
Threats against Australian politicians have risen fourfold since 2020, ABC reports
The rise in reported threats comes after MP Helen Haines was struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office. Police have not stated a motive for the attack.
Doral residents describe fear over immigration raids as Republican warns of voter backlash
Latino residents in the Florida city describe disruption to work and daily life, while a Republican councilman warns the enforcement approach could cost his party support.
Islanders hold off Ducks 3-2 after scoring three times in first period
Ondrej Palat, Viktor Eklund and Simon Holmstrom scored before the first intermission as New York earned its second straight victory despite a late Anaheim goal.
French parliamentary inquiry proposed as blame for riots remains disputed
National Assembly president Yaël Braun-Pivet has proposed an inquiry into how the 17 October riots were organised, while the government prepares a major security operation for...
Kia Tigers captain Na Sung-bum praises Kim Do-yeong after postseason grand slam
Na hit two home runs in Kia’s 13-1 win over the LG Twins, but said he was grateful to play alongside Kim, whose grand slam tied a postseason distance record.
Boeing 737 Max 10 wins FAA certification after years of delays
The approval clears Boeing’s largest 737 Max model for passenger service and allows sales to airlines. Boeing expects deliveries to begin in 2027.