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Mike Francesa criticised the New York Mets’ decision to invite Hailey Welch for the first pitch at their game against the Oakland A’s. Welch, known for a viral controversial remark, was invited on a camp day with young fans attending. Francesa questioned the team’s marketing decision and speculated on possible repercussions for those responsible.

The United States is releasing an unidentified Russian prisoner as part of the deal to secure Marc Fogel’s freedom, the Kremlin announced Wednesday.  Fogel, an American teacher who had been detained in Russia since 2021, was freed on Tuesday. A plane carrying him landed in the U.S. late last night.  Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said…

Microsoft has established a new engineering division, CoreAI — Platform and Tools, to focus on developing foundational AI technologies and tools. Led by Jay Parikh, the division aims to build an integrated AI-first application stack, enhancing AI performance and safety across different domains. This move aligns with Microsoft’s goal of becoming a leader in AI…

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) tasked with drastically reducing the size and scope of the federal government by its 250th anniversary. The move has sparked anxiety among federal employees and raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest given Musk and Ramaswamy’s…