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Good morning. Here is your NewsPulse Audio Briefing for Friday, November 6, with the latest in Technology, Sports, Cinema and Music.

Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears

Let's start with Technology. From BBC Technology: Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears. Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects

Also from The Verge: OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects. Following this week's midterms where voters resoundingly voiced their opposition to data center expansion, OpenAI today announced new commitments to communities where it is working on data center projects, including that it won't use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with public officials.

Blue Origin says it is building a higher-performing rocket engine at 1/4 the cost

Also from Ars Technica: Blue Origin says it is building a higher-performing rocket engine at 1/4 the cost. "This is going to be a game-changer."

Jones - the smiling wind-up artist who refuses to fade away

Now, Sports. From BBC Sport: Jones - the smiling wind-up artist who refuses to fade away. You never know whether you'll get a compliment, acutting observation, verbal grenade or all three from mischievous Eddie Jones.

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes cleared of rape allegation as woman charged with false statement

Also from The Guardian Sport: Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes cleared of rape allegation as woman charged with false statement. New Zealand police dismiss claim of sexual assault at Auckland hotelIncident alleged to have occurred after football friendly in MarchNew Zealand police have dismissed a rape allegation against Cape Verde football captain Ryan Mendes and have charged the accuser with making a false statement.

UConn vs. Michigan prediction, pick, odds, spread: Dan Hurley eyes national championship game revenge

Also from CBS Sports: UConn vs. Michigan prediction, pick, odds, spread: Dan Hurley eyes national championship game revenge. The Michigan-UConn heavyweight tilt features loaded backcourts and high-dollar transfer bigs. Here's what you need to know

Jane Fonda ‘Didn’t Dare Imagine’ Democrats’ Blue Tsunami: ‘We Have to Block What’s Bad and Fight For What’s Good’

Moving on to Cinema. From Variety: Jane Fonda ‘Didn’t Dare Imagine’ Democrats’ Blue Tsunami: ‘We Have to Block What’s Bad and Fight For What’s Good’. Jane Fonda was giddy Thursday night at the Women in Film Honors gala in Beverly Hills. “I’m so excited,” she told me while practically skipping down the red carpet.

Bob Iger’s Son Hired As Play-By-Play TV Announcer For Lakers’ G-League Team

Also from Deadline: Bob Iger’s Son Hired As Play-By-Play TV Announcer For Lakers’ G-League Team. The Lakers have long been a family-run team. Jerry Buss and his kids shepherded the club through 47 years and 11 NBA Championships.

‘George Lucas told me off for wearing lipstick’: Celia Imrie on Traitors, Star Wars and treating the lens like a lover

Also from The Guardian Film: ‘George Lucas told me off for wearing lipstick’: Celia Imrie on Traitors, Star Wars and treating the lens like a lover. The actor answers your questions about trapeze lessons, Bond villain ambitions and Michael Caine’s top tipsYou looked as if you had such a good time on Celebrity Traitors last year – you had them hanging on your every word. What was it like?

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