Microsoft's Hiring of Ousted CEO a 'Poker Move for the Ages' (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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November 21, 2023   The Big Rundown Microsoft's Hiring of Ousted CEO a 'Poker Move for the Ages' The drama at OpenAI, the dominant company in the field of artificial intelligence, is apparently not over. Keep reading   From our sponsors Americans Are Using This $49 Device to Heat Up Homes Almost for Free Prepare for a cold winter with this ultra-efficient, portable heater that warms any space in 60 seconds. Eco-friendly and cost-effective, it's offered at a special $49 price. Perfect for homes, offices, and RVs – breathe easy with its built-in air filter. Learn More >     More Big News Another Giant in World of Crypto Goes Down The founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge that he failed to take steps to prevent money laundering following an investigation by the US government. Keep reading   Also Making Headlines >  It's Going to Be a Wet and Wintry Holiday Week  (Read It) >  ACLU: School Broke the Law by Forcing Boy to Cut His Hair  (Read It) >  Robbie Williams Fan Dies After Concert Fall  (Read It) >  Israel Arrests Palestinian Poet of New Yorker , NYT Fame  (Read It)   Today's Jaw-Dropper He Lived a Quiet Life in a NH Trailer, Also Had a $4M Secret Geoffrey Holt was unassuming as the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, where he lived a simple but curious life. Keep reading     Don't Overlook Bradley Cooper Weighs In on 'The Nose' Controversy When images surfaced over the summer of Bradley Cooper wearing a fake nose to portray Leonard Bernstein, the actor took a lot of flak for the choice. Keep reading   On the Lighter Side In Old Interview, Banksy Reveals Name Is 'Robbie' The world knows him as Banksy. Keep reading   Science Buzz Man Films Bat Sex in Church, Makes Surprise Discovery There was a lot of sex happening in the church attic—but without humans and, weirdly, without penetration. Keep reading   Wild Card Don't Make Anyone Pick You Up at the Airport It's going to be a busy holiday travel week, which means lots of people are going to need a ride from the airport. Keep reading   Comment of the Day "I doubt that he would have wanted anything built in his name; he, clearly, wanted to help people: Feed the hungry, house the homeless, education, the arts." skaizun Read the story Quote of the Day "It just didn't look right." Read the story Read This Elsewhere The Call Center Where George Santos Learned to Con Read the story   Today's 6 Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2023 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved