How AI could speed up the release of video games like Grand Theft Auto 6

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Fans of Grand Theft Auto have been waiting more than a decade for the release of a new game.

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  • Jack Buser, global director for games at Google Cloud, said AI is changing the industry.
  • Buser said AI is streamlining business operations and speeding up projects.
  • "AI can be used to create entirely new gameplay experiences," he said.

Gamers have been waiting over a decade for the

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SNL Weekend Update covers George Santos pardon and leaked Young Republicans group chat

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It’s not Saturday Night Live without Weekend Update, hosted as always by Colin Jost and Michael Che.

This week’s desk segment tackled a grab bag of headlines from the past few days, including the presidential pardon of former Republican representative George Santos, Politico’s report on a leaked racist Young Republicans group chat, and — of course — the latest bizarre comments and antics from

The Domingo sketch returns yet again for SNL Cold Open

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Saturday Night Live kicked off its latest episode with something rare these days — a non-political cold open. Sabrina Carpenter pulled double duty as both host and musical guest, and instead of skewering President Trump or one of his cabinet members, the show dusted off something else: the Domingo sketch.

The original bit aired a little over a year ago and centered on a chaotic bridesmaid speech

I ate lunch at Gordon Ramsay Burger and Ramsay's Kitchen. The prices were similar, but the value wasn't even close.

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I compared somewhat similar meals from Gordon Ramsay Burger and Ramsay's Kitchen to see which felt like a better value.

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  • I visited Gordon Ramsay Burger and Ramsay's Kitchen for lunch, and spent a similar amount at each.
  • I was surprised that my meal at Gordon Ramsay Burger came out in five minutes and was not that hot.
  • For a similar cost, I got a better burger at Ramsay's Kitchen, plus a
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Sabrina Carpenter is selling an interesting neck pillow in SNL Shop TV sketch

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Pop star Sabrina Carpenter pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live this weekend, serving as both host and musical guest — and yes, she joined in on one of the show’s most chaotic recurring bits: the Shop TV sketch.

In this episode, hosts Rhett and Beth (played by Mikey Day and Ashley Padilla) are once again hawking bizarre products ahead of Halloween — including a questionable Jesus-themed trick

I thought being a grandma would be easy. I've learned to respect boundaries and follow rules that aren't mine.

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  • I wasn't ready for grandparenting to come with so many rules and drama.
  • I had to learn new rules, and following them has benefits.
  • I'm also a sounding board for my grandkids' parents about their worries and stress.

I thought becoming a grandma would be all treats, cuddles, and sending the kids home at bedtime. I

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