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World Series: Trip to see Dodgers play Blue Jays in Toronto will cost you big bucks

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Dodger fans looking to support Big Blue in the World Series will have to spend some serious cash if they plan on making a trip to Toronto.

Game 1 of the World Series is set for Friday at Rogers Centre, and the cost of booking a flight to get there before the first pitch is not cheap. A search for round-trip, non-stop flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday found seats starting at $1,200 apiece.

Meanwhile, the least expensive seat at the stadium for Friday’s game costs more than $900. And that’s before factoring in other related expenses such as hotels, restaurants, and car rentals. With an investment easily climbing into the thousands of dollars, travel experts urge fans to be prepared.

“Check your passport,” warns Doug Shupe with the Automobile Club of Southern California. “Make sure it’s a valid passport and that it is not expired. You don’t want to get to the airport, realize that your passport is expired, and miss out on this great opportunity.”

For fans who want to see a World Series game but save thousands, consider getting tickets at Dodger Stadium. While you won’t have to worry about airfare or hotels, the cheapest tickets at home still start at more than $800.

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OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome

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OpenAI introduced its own web browser, Atlas, on Tuesday, marking a significant step that puts the ChatGPT maker in direct competition with tech giant Google. As more internet users increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to answer their questions, OpenAI aims to transform its popular AI chatbot into a gateway for online searches. This move could boost OpenAI’s internet traffic and digital advertising revenue, while also reshaping how users interact with online content.

Atlas could have profound implications for online publishers. If ChatGPT efficiently provides summarized information, users might stop exploring the wider internet and clicking on traditional web links, potentially cutting off vital traffic to publishers.

OpenAI has already announced that ChatGPT boasts over 800 million users worldwide, though many access the service for free. The San Francisco-based company also offers paid subscription plans but continues to spend more than it earns as it searches for effective ways to turn a profit.

**Launch and Availability**

Atlas was launched on Apple laptops this Tuesday, with plans to expand to Microsoft Windows, Apple’s iOS phones, and Google’s Android devices in the near future. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described the release as a “rare, once-a-decade opportunity to rethink what a browser can be about and how to use one.”

Despite the optimism, market analyst Paddy Harrington from Forrester cautioned that competing against a giant with Google’s overwhelming market share will be a considerable challenge.

**Competitive Landscape**

OpenAI’s browser debut comes just months after one of its executives testified about potential interest in acquiring Google’s Chrome browser if a federal judge had ordered it sold. This was part of an attempt to prevent anticompetitive monopolistic practices associated with Google’s dominant search engine.

However, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta recently rejected the proposed Chrome sale sought by the Department of Justice. He cited ongoing advances in the AI field as having already reshaped the competitive landscape.

Chrome remains an imposing competitor, boasting about 3 billion users worldwide. Google has also started integrating AI features powered by its Gemini technology into Chrome, further strengthening its position.

**A Blueprint for Success**

Google’s Chrome revolutionized the browser market when it was launched in 2008. At that time, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer dominated the market, and few believed a new browser could effectively challenge it. However, Chrome quickly captured users by loading pages faster and delivering other advantages, eventually leading Microsoft to retire Internet Explorer and develop the Edge browser, which now holds a distant third place after Safari.

Smaller AI startups are also entering the browser market. For instance, Perplexity launched its own Comet browser earlier this year and expressed interest in purchasing Chrome. The company reportedly made a $34.5 billion unsolicited offer for Chrome but hit a dead end following Judge Mehta’s decision.

**Innovative Features**

Altman envisions a future where the traditional URL bar is replaced by a chatbot interface as the main way people navigate the internet. “Tabs were great, but we haven’t seen a lot of browser innovation since then,” he said during a video presentation on Tuesday.

One of the premium features of the ChatGPT Atlas browser is “agent mode.” This mode allows the browser to access the user’s laptop and effectively browse the internet on their behalf. It uses the user’s browser history and search intent to click through pages, all while explaining its process as it searches.

“It’s using the internet for you,” Altman explained.

Harrington offered a more cautious perspective, suggesting that such functionality might “take personality away from you.” He raised concerns about how the browser’s profiling could shape results based on collected data and advertising preferences. “OK, scary,” he remarked. He questioned whether the browsing experience would truly reflect the user’s independent thinking or be influenced by the engine’s algorithms and ads.

**Growing AI Usage and Concerns**

According to a recent Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, about 60% of Americans overall—and 74% of those under 30—use AI at least some of the time to find information online. AI-powered search has become one of the technology’s most popular applications.

Since last year, Google has incorporated automatic AI-generated answers that appear at the top of search results, aiming to directly address queries.

However, reliance on AI chatbots raises several issues, including their tendency to sometimes provide confidently stated but false information, a phenomenon known as hallucination.

The news industry is particularly troubled by how chatbots generate new content based on existing online writings. This has resulted in legal actions, including lawsuits against OpenAI from The New York Times and other outlets alleging copyright infringement. Meanwhile, some organizations like The Associated Press have struck licensing agreements with OpenAI.

**Quality Challenges**

A study released Wednesday by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), a coalition of public broadcasters across 56 countries, evaluated four leading AI assistants—such as ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The research analyzed over 3,000 responses to news-related questions and found that nearly half of the AI-generated replies were flawed and didn’t meet the standards of “high-quality” journalism.

This study aims to highlight quality concerns and help improve AI response accuracy.

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**About the Author**

Associated Press writer Jamey Keaten contributed to this report.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/21/openai-atlas-browser/

Společnost ExaGrid se stala finalistou MSP Channel Awards 2025

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – ExaGrid®, jediné řešení pro vrstvené zálohování dat v oboru s funkcí AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock (RTL), dnes oznámilo, že bylo nominováno v šesti kategoriích na 1. ročník ocenění MSP Channel Awards.

ExaGrid zahrnuje vrstvu bez připojení k síti (vrstvená vzduchová mezera), funkci Auto Detect & Guard, odložené mazání a neměnnost pro obnovu po útoku ransomwarem. Tyto inovativní funkce zajišťují vysokou úroveň ochrany dat a spolehlivosti zálohování.

Nové ceny MSP Channel Awards oceňují inovace v oblasti IT kanálů a navazují na tradici uznání významných přínosů v prostředí MSP (Managed Service Providers). Nominace ExaGrid v šesti kategoriích potvrzuje silnou pozici společnosti jako lídra v oblasti zálohovacích řešení pro MSP.

Více informací o oceněních a nominacích ExaGrid bude k dispozici v následujících týdnech. Sledujte novinky, abyste nezmeškali další aktualizace.
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Raiders rumors: Cowboys exploring trade for Maxx Crosby according to insider

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Jerry Jones Knows He Messed Up with Micah Parsons, Cowboys Eye Maxx Crosby Trade

Jerry Jones may not outright admit it, but his recent actions suggest he knows he made a mistake in dealing Micah Parsons. According to NFL insider Trey Wingo, the Dallas Cowboys recently contacted the Las Vegas Raiders to explore a potential trade for star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby.

The Cowboys reportedly reached out on Tuesday, not with a formal offer, but to gauge what it might take to acquire Crosby. This move comes as Dallas looks to bolster a defense that has struggled since trading Parsons.

Maxx Crosby’s Contract and Situation

Crosby inked a record-breaking extension this offseason, briefly making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The Raiders gave him a three-year, $106.5 million deal, despite a slight dip in his statistical output.

While Crosby’s extension ideally keeps him anchored in Las Vegas, the Raiders find themselves in a challenging position similar to or even worse than Dallas. The 28-year-old has never publicly requested a trade, but reports indicate he’s been frustrated by the team’s ongoing lack of success.

Adding to the uncertainty, Crosby suffered a minor knee injury in Week 7. Fortunately, it was reportedly just a precaution and not expected to sideline him.

Raiders’ 2025 Season Struggles

The Raiders’ 2025 campaign took a grim turn with a 31-0 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs—a one-sided game from start to finish. As the team faces mounting difficulties, the prospect of moving a high-profile player like Crosby becomes more plausible.

Cowboys Still Reeling from Parsons Trade

Dallas parted ways with Micah Parsons in the offseason, sending him to the Green Bay Packers after months of turmoil. In return, the Cowboys received defensive tackle Kenny Clark, a first-round pick in 2026, and another first-round pick in 2027.

Since Parsons’ departure, the Cowboys’ defense has arguably become one of the worst in the NFL. While keeping Parsons wouldn’t have fixed all issues, losing him caused Dallas to fall from one of the league’s premier pass-rushing units to a mediocre group.

Through seven games, the Cowboys have recorded just 15 sacks, ranking near the middle of the league. The 2025 Cowboys tell a tale of two extremes—the offense ranks among the best, but the defense lags in nearly every category, sitting in the bottom five overall.

This imbalance is reflected in their 3-3-1 record heading into Week 8, highlighting the team’s need for change.

Looking Ahead: Cowboys’ Trade Deadline Activity

The Cowboys are not in a position to overhaul their roster completely, but Jerry Jones is clearly intent on making necessary adjustments. Dallas has a history of being active at the trade deadline, as demonstrated by their acquisition of wide receiver Jonathan Mingo in 2024.

Exploring the possibility of bringing in Maxx Crosby signals the Cowboys’ desire to strengthen their defense and return to competitiveness. Whether this tentative inquiry leads to a deal remains to be seen, but it underscores how much the team misses what Parsons brought to the table.
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The Division 2 vendors this week (October 21 to 28, 2025): All named items, armor pieces, mods, and more

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The Division 2 Vendors Weekly Reset: October 21 to 28, 2025

The Division 2 vendors are back with another weekly reset following the Y7S2.2 Title Update. Strategic Homeland Division (SHD) Agents can optimize their loadouts and boost their Proficiency levels by purchasing items using various currencies such as E-Credits, Countdown Acquisition, and DZ Resources. NPC vendors are located in all major settlements across the DC, New York, and Brooklyn maps.

This article lists all the items available from The Division 2 vendors from October 21 to 28, 2025.

All Items Available from The Division 2 Vendors (October 21 – 28, 2025)

DC Vendor

The DC vendor can be found close to the Helipad of the White House building. Available items include:

  • “Emeline’s Guard” named SMG with Perfect Preservation talent
  • Converted SMG-9 with Future Perfect talent
  • CTAR-21 AR with Breadbasket talent
  • Custom PF45 Pistol with Strained talent
  • 5.11 Tactical brand set backpack with Bloodsucker talent
  • Petrov brand set chest piece with Mad Bomber talent

The DC vendor also offers mods for Critical Hit Damage, Drone, Turret, and Sticky Launcher.

Countdown Vendor

Located near the Helipad of the White House building, the Countdown vendor sells the following:

  • “Like Glue” named Shotgun with Perfect Brazen talent
  • “Caesar’s Guard” named Empress brand set chest piece with Perfectly Skilled talent
  • “Orbit” named Pistol with Perfect Finisher talent

Additionally, caches for Exotic, Named gear, Optimization, and The Pact Season are available. This vendor uses Countdown Acquisition as currency, which can be earned from the Pentco Fairview Power Plant game mode.

Clan Vendor

The Clan vendor is situated on the east side of the White House building inside the Clan Quarters. Available items include:

  • “Contractor’s Gloves” named Petrov brand set gloves
  • Aegis gear set gloves
  • Measured Assembly gear set backpack
  • Negotiator’s Dilemma gear set backpack
  • Enhanced AUG A3P SMG with Breadbasket talent
  • M16A2 Rifle with Soft Spot talent
  • Classic M60 LMG with Killer talent
  • 5.11 Tactical brand set backpack with Galvanize talent
  • Lengmo brand set chest piece with Vanguard talent
  • Providence brand set kneepads
  • Shiny Monkey gear set chest piece with Empathic Resolve talent

The Clan vendor also sells mods for Critical Hit Damage, Shock Resistance, Seeker’s Mine, and Trap.

Theatre Settlement Vendor

Found in the Downtown East district, the Theatre vendor offers:

  • “Grease” named Shiny Monkey brand set kneepads
  • Marine Super 90 Shotgun with Strained talent
  • SIG 716 CQB Rifle with Streamline talent
  • Alps Summit brand set gloves
  • Richter & Kaiser brand set kneepads

Mods available include Disrupt Resistance, Seeker Mine, Shield, Firefly, and Decoy.

Campus Settlement Vendor

Located near the western end of DC in the Downtown West district, the Campus vendor features:

  • “Instigator” named Marksman Rifle with Perfect Soft Spot talent
  • Surplus SVD Marksman Rifle with Vindictive talent
  • Infantry MG5 LMG with Thunder Strike talent
  • 5.11 Tactical brand set mask
  • Douglas & Harding brand set holster

This vendor also sells mods for Skill Haste, Chem Launcher, Hive, Pulse, and Trap.

Castle Settlement Vendor

Found near the south-eastern end of DC in the East Mall district, the Castle vendor offers:

  • “The Darkness” named Marksman Rifle with Perfect Eyeless talent
  • Paratrooper SVD Marksman Rifle with Ranger talent
  • Military M60 E4 LMG with Unhinged talent
  • Habsburg brand set mask
  • Airaldi brand set holster

Mods include Skill Duration, Chem Launcher, Hive, Pulse, and Trap.

Dark Zone East Vendor

Located near the eastern edge of the DC map, this vendor sells:

  • “Pinprick” named Marksman Rifle with Perfect First Blood talent
  • M700 Tactical Marksman Rifle with Future Perfect talent
  • Military M60 E4 LMG with Sledgehammer talent
  • Aces & Eights gear set mask
  • Heartbreaker gear set holster
  • Walker, Harris brand set mask
  • Providence brand set holster

This vendor also sells mods for Skill Haste, Chem Launcher, Hive, Pulse, Trap, and an Exotic cache. All purchases require DZ Credits.

Dark Zone South Vendor

Found near the southern edge of the DC map, this vendor features:

  • “Anarchist’s Cookbook” named Golan Gear brand set backpack with Perfectly Wicked talent
  • Police T821 SMG with Close & Personal talent
  • ACR-E AR with Thunder Strike talent
  • Px4 Storm Type F Pistol with Ignited talent
  • Virtuoso gear set backpack
  • True Patriot gear set chest piece
  • Brazos brand set backpack with Concussion talent
  • Overlord brand set chest piece with Intimidate talent

Mods for Critical Hit Chance, Drone, Turret, Sticky Launcher, and Exotic cache are also available. This vendor accepts only DZ Credits.

Dark Zone West Vendor

Located near the western edge of the DC map, the vendor offers:

  • “Deathgrips” named 5.11 brand set gloves
  • Double Barrel Shotgun with Close & Personal talent
  • USC .45 ACP Rifle with Pressure Point talent
  • Measured Assembly gear set gloves
  • Rigger gear set kneepads
  • Habsburg brand set gloves
  • Belstone brand set kneepads

Mods for Blind/Deaf Resistance, Seeker Mine, Shield, Firefly, Decoy, and Exotic cache are also sold here. Only DZ Credits are accepted.

New York Haven Atrium Vendor

Found in the Atrium of the Haven Settlement in New York, this vendor features:

  • ACR-E AR with Future Perfect talent
  • SR-1 Marksman Rifle with Steady Handed talent
  • Military M870 Shotgun with Strained talent
  • Officer’s M9 A1 Pistol with Fast Hands talent
  • Badger Tuff brand set backpack with Overclock talent
  • Hana-U brand set kneepads
  • Alps Summit brand set mask

This vendor also sells mods for Repair Skills, Disrupt Resistance, Drone, Chem Launcher, and Trap.

New York Haven Public Exchange Vendor

Located in the Public section of the Haven settlement, the vendor offers:

  • Converted SMG-9 with Preservation talent
  • Classic RPK-74 LMG with Frenzy talent
  • Military Mk17 Rifle with Flatline talent
  • First Wave PF45 Pistol with Strained talent
  • Golan Gear brand set backpack with Combined Arms talent
  • Uzina Getica brand set gloves
  • Wyvern brand set mask

Mods include Disorient Resistance, Protection from Elites, Turret, Pulse, and Decoy.

Brooklyn Bridge Vendor

Found in The Bridge Settlement between the two districts of Brooklyn, the vendor sells:

  • Tommy Gun SMG with Ranger talent
  • Classic M44 Carbine Marksman Rifle with Breadbasket talent
  • Marine Super 90 Shotgun with Flatline talent
  • Px4 Storm Type F Pistol with Preservation talent
  • Petrov brand set backpack with Shock and Awe talent
  • Sokolov brand set gloves
  • Douglas & Harding brand set mask

Mods for Skill Haste, Armor on Kill, Drone, Chem Launcher, and Trap are also available.

Items Worth Purchasing This Week

The Division 2 vendor items are worthwhile if you want to fine-tune your loadout or obtain new named gear or weapons to maximize Proficiency levels. Notable items this week include:

  • CTAR-21 AR with Breadbasket talent
  • “Contractor’s Gloves” named Petrov brand set gloves
  • “Instigator” named Marksman Rifle with Perfect Soft Spot talent
  • Converted SMG-9 with Preservation talent

The CTAR-21 and Converted SMG-9 feature excellent combinations of attribute rolls, making them valuable additions. Additionally, the new named Marksman Rifle, “Instigator,” is available to pick up and donate for increased Proficiency. Lastly, the “Contractor’s Gloves” offer solid attributes for LMG builds—consider grabbing them if you haven’t already.

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President Trump Hosts a Rose Garden Lunch with Senate Republicans – 12:00pm ET Livestream

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Today, President Donald Trump will host a Rose Garden Club lunch with Senate Republicans at the White House in Washington, D.C.

The event is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.

Livestream links are provided below for those who wish to watch the event live.
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$2B Set to Flow into BlackRock’s UK Bitcoin ETF After FCA Shift

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BlackRock has launched its iShares Bitcoin Trust in the UK as of October 20, providing investors with regulated access to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This new fund allows UK investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin at approximately $11 per share through traditional brokerage platforms.

The introduction of BlackRock’s Bitcoin Trust follows the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) reversal of its previous ban on crypto-based exchange-traded products. This regulatory shift has paved the way for greater adoption of cryptocurrency investment vehicles within the UK market.

Industry analysts anticipate that the UK could see around $2 billion flow into BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF as a result of the FCA’s policy change, signaling strong investor interest.

The post $2B Set to Flow into BlackRock’s UK Bitcoin ETF After FCA Shift appeared first on CoinCentral.
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South Park Nails Depiction Of Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession

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“South Park” mocked conservative billionaire Peter Thiel over his obsession with the Antichrist in the show’s latest episode aired on October 15.

Thiel recently gave a lecture series in which he warned about the return of the Antichrist, the destruction of capitalism, and the collapse of the United States—breezy topics, to say the least. He even bizarrely called AI skeptics “legionnaires of the Antichrist.”

The satirical series, which has been poking fun at the Trump administration throughout season 27, tackled Thiel’s Antichrist fixation, his relationship with Vice President JD Vance, and a supposedly demonic TikTok trend spreading among Generation Alpha.

Thiel’s character in the episode is obsessed with the “6-7” TikTok trend and delivers a TED Talk to South Park Elementary School students about the Antichrist and demonology.

“Hello, kids, I’m Peter Thiel, and I’m here to talk to you about the Antichrist,” he says. “OK, so first, what is the Antichrist? The Antichrist is a newer, more human form of Satan that will soon walk the Earth. We don’t know how soon it will walk the Earth, but it could be within the next six to seven weeks.”

The show also pokes fun at Palantir, the data analytics company Thiel co-founded, which has faced criticism for its intrusive AI surveillance tools. At one point, Thiel’s character, dead set on uncovering the truth behind the demonic TikTok trend, uses the school’s data center to spy on students.

“I’ve downloaded all the students’ information and loaded them into an AI face detection program so the school’s security cameras can watch their every move,” Thiel’s character explains. “Now look. Two students passing each other in the hallway. They give each other the sign: six, seven. Exactly 67 seconds later, this odd parka-wearing child makes the same gesture. And then inside the girls’ bathroom, two girls doing the same thing!”

Later in the episode, referencing the classic horror movie *The Exorcist*, Thiel’s character performs an exorcism on Eric Cartman, believing him to be a spawn of Satan.

Through its trademark satire, “South Park” continues to lampoon contemporary political figures and cultural phenomena, this time highlighting Peter Thiel’s eccentric conspiracy theories and tech surveillance controversies.
https://dailycaller.com/2025/10/21/south-park-peter-thiel-antichrist-trump-jd-vance-satan/

Ostberg Sinclair & Co adopts Intapp Collaboration to activate collective firm intelligence

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PALO ALTO, Calif. – Ostberg Sinclair has integrated Intapp Collaboration with its existing Microsoft 365 applications to enhance communications and document management.

This integration aims to streamline workflows, improve team collaboration, and provide a more efficient way to manage documents within the organization. By combining the strengths of Intapp Collaboration and Microsoft 365, Ostberg Sinclair is positioned to deliver better productivity and seamless user experiences.
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Earnings Snapshot: General Motors tops Q3, raises FY2025 outlook as tariff impact improves

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