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Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's affair with suspected Chinese spy

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Nvidia has opened an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence operative. Huang said he was unfaithful to his wife and will cooperate with the probe. The board said it sees no reason to think Nvidia’s trade secrets or national‑security information were compromised. Congress announced it will investigate the CEO over the alleged spy ties. The findings, any data breach, and impact on Nvidia remain unclear.

A man has been charged with murder after a HungryPanda delivery rider was stabbed to death in Melbourne’s CBD on Friday night. The victim was 47‑year‑old Feng Jianming. The suspect, a Footscray resident, faces a murder charge.

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Nvidia just launched an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang’s alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy—what evidence do we have and did the board say anything about secret leaks?

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The board said it had no reason to believe the company's secrets or national security were compromised, and the record notes it’s still unclear what evidence links the two individuals or if any corporate secrets were breached. One newsroom reports the board’s statement.

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Back with business and technology.

Soul Glo announced a new hardcore record titled NA I'M GON GRAB ALLAT, slated for a January release. Two singles have dropped, and a writer says they’re revisiting the band’s 2022 album Diaspora Problems while waiting.

Cal has the sports, and a Barcelona comeback to talk about.

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  • Soul Glo’s Diaspora Problems is a hardcore record like no other · The Verge

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Barcelona turned a 1‑0 deficit into a 2‑1 win at the Metropolitano, thanks to two goals from Fermin Lopez. The comeback kept Hansi Flick’s side on top of LaLiga with a three‑point cushion. Real Madrid had earlier drawn level with their rivals by beating Valencia, and Atlético took an early lead through Giuliano Simeone before Barcelona rallied.

Ivy, how is tomorrow looking across the country?

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Thanks, Cal. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has a high wind warning for parts of Alaska, and a flood warning for parts of Puerto Rico. In the Northeast, highs from the 50s to the 60s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Boston. In the South, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Miami and Houston. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 60s with plenty of sunshine. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Seattle. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Los Angeles at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 56. Tonight's coldest spot is Minneapolis, falling to 38. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Flights to Austin are delayed an average of more than an hour because of runway construction. Flights to San Diego are delayed an average of 26 minutes because of heavy traffic. Departures from Teterboro are running up to 45 minutes late because of heavy traffic.

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

Comedian Dave Chappelle said he feels better since Charlie Kirk was murdered, prompting Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk to call the joke “beyond disgusting” and condemn using a death as a punchline.

That's the culture news. Back to you, Elena.

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  • Dave Chappelle’s Charlie Kirk Joke Prompts Response from Erika Kirk: Using the ‘Destruction of a Human Life’ as a ‘Punchline Is Beyond Disgusting’ · Variety

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