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Meteorologists and weather watchers are warning of a storm system being described as unlike anything seen in 85 years. Coverage from severe weather forecasters is drawing huge attention as people track the storm's projected path and prepare for potentially historic impacts.

A developer has released Raven on GitHub, describing it as 'the harness of harnesses, built for RSI' — recursive self-improvement in AI systems. The tool, from EverMind-AI, is presented as a layer that coordinates multiple evaluation or agent harnesses. It drew quick attention on Hacker News, where commenters were probing how it works and what it actually automates.

USA Today's Week 4 NFL power rankings question whether the Los Angeles Rams are genuine Super Bowl contenders, arguing the team has yet to prove itself against elite competition. The rankings suggest the Rams' early-season results have not convinced analysts they belong in the league's top tier. It is part of the weekly exercise of reordering all 32 teams as the season unfolds.

The screenwriters of Avengers: Endgame have revealed that early drafts considered killing off Hawkeye instead of Black Widow, reversing the sacrifice that ultimately defined Natasha Romanoff's arc in the film. The disclosure has sparked discussion among Marvel fans debating whether the swap would have worked better narratively and what it would have meant for both characters' storylines.

The 'Alice in Wonderland' ballet will be staged at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Iowa. The announcement gives Quad Cities audiences a chance to see a full-length ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic story. Local reaction is largely about anticipation for the production and its arrival at the downtown venue, though details on dates, the company performing and ticketing have not been widely reported yet.

Disney+ has released a curated playlist highlighting 15 movies and TV series that fans should watch ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. The collection spans the Marvel Cinematic Universe and points to which storylines and characters are expected to feed into the upcoming film. Fans are combing through the list for clues about the movie's plot and roster.

Charlottesville police say they have identified one suspect in a shooting on Madison Avenue, while a second suspect remains at large. Authorities have not released further details about the suspects or possible injuries, and the investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward.

Labour MPs Kim Johnson, Mary Eslamdoust, Navendu Mishra and Andy McDonald visited the Palestine Solidarity Campaign stall at the party's conference, backing calls for stronger sanctions on Israel, a full end to arms sales, and a boycott of companies such as Palantir. Their show of support highlights continued internal pressure on the party leadership over its Middle East policy.

EverMind-AI has released Raven, an open-source tool described as "the harness of harnesses," built for RSI, and shared it on GitHub. The launch surfaced via a Show HN submission, drawing early attention from the programming community. Details on what the framework does exactly remain limited beyond the project's repository description.

Sports Illustrated has released its NFL Week 4 survivor pool picks, with the Baltimore Ravens over the Tennessee Titans standing out as a top recommendation, alongside an NFC North team among the leading predictions. The picks offer guidance for fans elimination pools as Week 4 of the NFL season approaches.

Companies from Abu Dhabi have invested in the American startup Maven Robotics, according to Arabian Gulf Business Insight. The move reflects growing interest from Gulf investors in US technology ventures, particularly in robotics. Details about the size of the investment and the Abu Dhabi firms involved have not yet been made public.

A man has been charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection with a shooting on Elliott Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia. Police linked the suspect to the incident, which left a local community on edge. The charge is among the most serious filed in the recent case, and residents have been following updates as authorities continue investigating the shooting.