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AMD's market value briefly crossed the $1 trillion mark, placing the chipmaker in an elite group alongside Nvidia. The milestone caps AMD's rise as a credible rival in AI processors, with commentators framing it as the long-time underdog finally nipping at Nvidia's heels, even if the trillion-dollar valuation held only briefly.
- 2Nikola Jokic Set for Richest Contract in NBA History at $360 Million▼Nikola Jokic Set for Richest Contract in NBA History, $360 Million Deal Reportedly Coming
Nikola Jokic is reportedly set to sign a $360 million contract, which would make it the richest deal in NBA history. The reported agreement would underscore the Denver Nuggets star's status as one of the league's premier players, a multiple-time MVP and NBA champion. Fans and analysts are debating whether the record figure reflects the league's rapidly rising salary cap.
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Attention is turning to whether the European Union is reconsidering its biofuels policy, a question trade publication Ethanol Producer Magazine poses in its latest headline. Brussels has shifted position on crop-based fuels several times over the past two decades, first encouraging them and then capping food-based ethanol and biodiesel over sustainability concerns. Any new rethink would matter for fuel producers, farmers and climate targets across Europe.
- 4Western Colorado coal mine breached methane limits nearly fourfold, state says▼Western Colorado coal mine violates methane caps nearly 4 times over, state says
State regulators say a coal mine in western Colorado emitted methane at levels nearly four times above its permitted cap. The finding raises questions about enforcement of Colorado's climate rules and the mine's compliance record. The report has drawn attention in regional coverage of methane pollution from coal operations and the state's efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions from extractive industries.
- 5UK launches home-buying scheme with 2.5% deposits●2.5% deposit, £600,000 price cap: How UK's new home-buying scheme will work
The UK government has announced a new home-buying scheme that will allow buyers to purchase properties with just a 2.5% deposit, subject to a £600,000 price cap. The initiative aims to help first-time buyers and those struggling to save for large deposits get onto the property ladder, with details now emerging on how the programme will operate.
- 6Giants manager Tony Vitello leads MLB with seventh ejection▼Giants manager Tony Vitello takes MLB lead with seventh ejection on season's final day https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello was ejected for the seventh time this season on the final day of the MLB regular season, giving him the most ejections in baseball for the year. The fiery first-year manager's confrontations with umpires became a running storyline for the club, and the season-ending ejection capped it off.
- 7Medicine fears persist despite CMA prescription cap increase▼Medicine fears persist despite CMA prescription cap hike
Fears over access to medicine are continuing despite the CMA raising the prescription cap, according to Vet Times. The decision was intended to ease concerns about availability and cost, but worries among pet owners and veterinary professionals remain unresolved. The story is drawing attention as stakeholders question whether the higher cap goes far enough to address shortages and pricing pressures.
- 8Brewers name Christian Yelich first captain in franchise history●Cap Yeli! Brewers name Yelich first captain in franchise history
The Milwaukee Brewers have named Christian Yelich the first captain in franchise history. The long-time outfielder, a former NL MVP, now carries a formal leadership title that no player on the club has held before. Baseball fans are debating what the appointment means for Yelich's standing in Milwaukee and how the captaincy will work in practice.
- 9Wisconsin praised for keeping junk science out of courtrooms▼Opinion | Wisconsin leads in keeping junk science out of courtrooms
A Cap Times opinion piece argues that Wisconsin is leading the nation in preventing unreliable 'junk science' from being admitted as evidence in courtrooms. The column highlights the state's standards for vetting expert testimony and scientific evidence, framing Wisconsin as a model for courts elsewhere grappling with questionable forensic methods and expert claims.
- 10UW-Madison fall enrollment numbers show three key trends▼3 key takeaways from UW-Madison’s fall enrollment numbers
The Cap Times reports on three key takeaways from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's fall enrollment figures. The story highlights what this semester's numbers reveal about the university's recruitment, retention and overall student demand. Discussion centers on how the flagship campus's enrollment stands amid broader challenges facing higher education and the UW System.
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'Wales rugby online' is a search term people in Great Britain are using, likely to find live streams and viewing information for Wales rugby matches. Current posts point to the Wales Women's rugby union team: there is a tribute to Georgia Evans ahead of her 50th cap, and guides on how to watch Wales Women take on the USA for free, including TV channel details and kickoff time. Interest appears tied to finding online coverage of the Women's international.