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Durham businesses brace for big night as top-seeded Duke seeks ACC repeat against Virginia
Sen. Booker demands ‘accountability’ for the war in Iran
Democratic Senator Cory Booker tells CNN that both parties have allowed presidential power to grow unchecked, but says the war in Iran is unlike anything seen before and demands a congressional response.
Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia
A protein tied to ALS and dementia may have a much bigger role in disease than scientists realized. Researchers found that TDP43 controls a key DNA repair process, but when the protein becomes imbalanced, the repair system can spiral out of control, harming neurons and destabilizing DNA. The team also discovered that high levels of the protein are linked to increased mutation rates in cancer. The discovery places TDP43 at the center of both neurodegeneration and cancer biology.
World Baseball Classic schedule, scores: Team USA to face Dominican Republic in semifinals; Japan vs. Venezuela concludes quarterfinals
ACC basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket: Duke takes on Virginia in title game
The Players Championship 2026 purse, payouts: Ludvig Åberg holds 3-shot lead entering Sunday at TPC Swagrass
Soccer fans flock to Gillette Stadium for Boston Legacy's first game, "women's sports is just as important as men's"
NFL news, free agency updates: Titans reportedly keeping WR Calvin Ridley on restructured deal; QB Trey Lance signs with Chargers
Study warns chatbot may cause hallucinations
A new study claims AI-powered chatbots may encourage delusional thinking, especially among vulnerable people.
Warriors' tailspin continues as Al Horford, Seth Curry will be out vs. Knicks: 'We're going through it'
SEC basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket: Ole Miss takes on Arkansas; Vanderbilt routs Florida
I overcame addiction and opened my own candle business
I was arrested, relapsed, and hit rock bottom. After getting sober, I rebuilt my life and opened a thriving candle studio in New York.
Warriors' tailspin continues as injuries knock out 4 more players during loss to T'Wolves: 'We're going through it'
World Baseball Classic: Cal Raleigh keeps fist-bump snub streak alive after denying Mariners teammate Josh Naylor
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones travels to Taiwan to promote San Antonio business partnerships
This weird-looking humanoid robot could help China conquer the moon: scientists
Highly dexterous robot built on a wheeled platform will traverse the lunar surface while performing construction, maintenance and sampling.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Duquesne at the A10 tournament, Jeff Capel's future, and NFL free agency
New study raises concerns about AI chatbots fueling delusional thinking
First major study on ‘AI psychosis’ suggests chatbots can encourage delusions among vulnerable people
High school musicals, student art award winners are inspiring [Unscripted column]
I spent last weekend immersing myself in art created by high school students — both the kind you find hanging on walls and the kind you see on stage.
Chinese GP Qualifying: Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter after edging out Mercedes team-mate George Russell
‘What a crybaby’ and ‘pouty Pete’: Hegseth critiqued for lashing out at the press over war coverage
SEC basketball tournament updates, scores, bracket: Florida, Vandy, Ole Miss, Arkansas move on to semis
Big 12 basketball tournament updates, scores, bracket: Arizona, Houston move on to title game
Chinese GP Sprint: George Russell wins for Mercedes after thrilling battle with Lewis Hamilton in Shanghai
World Baseball Classic: Team USA sets up semifinal clash with Dominican Republic after close win over Canada
Cuba's announcement of 51 prisoners released doesn't exactly mean political prisoners, South Florida expert says
SEC basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket: Ole Miss still alive; follow Ole Miss-Arkansas
Big 12 basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket: Arizona wins on buzzer beater; follow Houston vs. Kansas
World Baseball Classic live updates: Quarterfinals begin with Dominican Republic blowing out Korea, USA vs. Canada on Friday night
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews out for season after 'dirty' hit, Ducks' Radko Gudas gets 5-game suspension
World Baseball Classic live updates: Quarterfinals kick off with Dominican Republic vs. Korea, USA vs. Canada on Friday night
New Business: Robotics and AI rule at Hudson coffee drive-thru; new T-Bones open in Hudson
The best thing about the new coffee drive-thru in Hudson might be the fact there’s no need to scan QR codes or tip. That’s because behind the scenes robots are
Travelers face delays as DHS shutdown drags on: Eye on Politics
Indigenous knowledge confirms what scientists observe: Large birds are disappearing
Many Indigenous peoples and local communities live in close contact with nature and learn to identify the wildlife around them from an early age. New research published in the International Journal of Conservation draws on that knowledge to better understand a scientifically documented trend: large bird populations are shrinking. Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares, an ethnobotanist with the […]
ACC basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket, how to watch: Virginia vs. Miami, Duke vs. Clemson
Should the Pittsburgh Steelers close the door on Aaron Rodgers?
The NFL has had a busy week of transactions. Teams haven’t just signed free agents — they’ve also pulled off several trades. The Pittsburgh Steelers have stayed active on both fronts. They signed players such as Jamel Dean and Rico…
SEC basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket: Florida, Vandy move on; follow Ole Miss-Alabama
AMD Sees Agent Computers as the Next Step in AI PCs
AMD has published a guide for running OpenClaw locally on Windows through two distinct hardware paths it calls "RyzenClaw" and "RadeonClaw," both built around its own silicon and designed to keep AI agent workloads off the cloud entirely. The push is part of AMD's broader "Agent Computer" narrative,...
IndyCar’s Java House Grand Prix draws families, fans to Arlington entertainment district
Dodgers’ Kike Hernandez Says Chasing Three-Peat is a ‘Privilege’
There's a lot of pressure on the Los Angeles Dodgers to win a third consecutive World Series in the 2026 season, but fan favorite Kike Hernandez isn't too bothered by it.
LeBron James' adaptability a key in victory over the Bulls
The 41-year-old forward is letting Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves control the offense, but he continues to find ways to impact the game on both ends of the court.
Full interview: Bill Nye reflects on being the science guy and what's next
WATCH: Rollins says U.S. working on solutions to keep fertilizer costs down for farmers amid Iran war
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “Buddies” opens Friday in downtown Roanoke
Roanoke community theater Exit, Pursued By A Bear opens Buddies, a new play by Hollins MFA grad Ben Abbott, tonight at 7.
Second possible measles case under investigation in Washtenaw County
The Trump administration says higher gas prices are a short-term pain for a long-term gain. Will voters agree?
Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.
How Sports Are Helping Peacock Originals Fly Higher
Turns out hosting the two biggest sporting events of the year can be a real boon for your streaming service. It’s perhaps unsurprising that NBCUniversal’s Peacock racked up major wins in the month it carried both the Super Bowl and the most-watched Winter Olympic Games in over a decade, not to mention a massively watched NBA All-Star […]
Microsoft’s New Healthcare Chatbot, an Aneurysm as a Gateway for Romantasy and the Decline of Male Therapists | WSJ Health for March 13
Plus, how an aneurysm led to a love of romantasy and a look at the decline of male therapists
N.Y. Senate Republicans to Hochul: Reconvene Climate Action Council over CLCPA
The Climate Action Council is a 22-member panel appointed by the governor and both houses of the Senate and Assembly.
Big Ten basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket: Michigan vs. Ohio State
Rise of the Bot Masters, Microsoft’s New AI Health Tool and Aaru, the Billion-Dollar Startup Founded by Teens | Future of Everything for March 13
Plus, Microsoft’s new AI health tool and the billion-dollar startup founded by teenagers
Jaylen Brown criticizes foul baiting after Celtics' close loss to Thunder: 'I just don't think it's basketball'
Big Ten basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket, how to watch
Ruth Miller set for hearing on placement after insanity verdict in son's drowning death at Atwood Lake: Watch live at 10 a.m.
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russian Oil, and Chatbots Want Your Health Records
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
NFL's first week of free agency winners and losers: The QB carousel was just as bad as everyone thought for some teams
Australian jury convicts Sydney business consultant over deals with suspected Chinese spies
How many points did Luka Doncic score tonight? Bulls vs. Lakers stats
100 firefighters knock down flames at downtown LA business
Make no mistake, Kyler Murray will be the Vikings' starting QB. So what happens with J.J. McCarthy?
‘Hypocritical BS’: Democratic Congressman responds to GOP attacks on DHS funding
SEC basketball tournament updates, scores, results: Kentucky, Tennessee advance
Michigan State Rep. & synagogue member says attack left her ‘absolutely shaken’
Democratic senator: ‘Senile’ Trump running ‘most incompetent’ war in 100 years
Republican Rep. Bacon asks for ‘simple, clear, unified message’ from White House on the war’s objectives
Big Ten basketball tournament scores, results: Wisconsin, Ohio State, Purdue, UCLA advance
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander passes Wilt Chamberlain for most consecutive games with at least 20 points scored
ACC basketball tournament live updates, scores, results: Duke survives FSU; follow UNC vs. Clemson
Big 12 basketball tournament live updates, scores, results: Houston holds off BYU; follow TCU-Kansas
SEC basketball tournament live updates, scores, results: Kentucky, Tennessee advance; follow Oklahoma-Texas A&M
Big Ten basketball tournament live updates, scores, results: Wisconsin, Ohio State, Purdue advance
Old Dominion ROTC instructor killed by convicted ISIS terrorist ID’d as chair of military science department who served in the Middle East
Scientists built the hardest AI test ever and the results are surprising
As AI systems began acing traditional tests, researchers realized those benchmarks were no longer tough enough. In response, nearly 1,000 experts created Humanity’s Last Exam, a massive 2,500-question challenge covering highly specialized topics across many fields. The exam was engineered so that any question solvable by current AI models was removed. Early results show even the most advanced systems still struggle — revealing a surprisingly large gap between AI performance and true expert-level knowledge.