The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is facing a crisis as President Donald Trump’s administration has allegedly shut down the agency, putting thousands of jobs at risk. However, lawyers for the Justice Department have denied these claims, stating that the White House intends to “streamline” the agency. In court filings, the government acknowledged that … Read more
Santa Monica’s Community Corporation has welcomed crowds to watch as 13 prefabricated units were added to its innovative modular affordable housing development, Berkeley Station. The project marks the city’s first-ever modular affordable housing development and will provide homes for low-income families, at-risk youth, and the community. Developed in partnership with Plant Prefab, Berkeley Station is … Read more
US President Donald Trump has praised Apple’s announcement of a $500 billion investment plan in the US, which aims to create 20,000 jobs over four years. The company plans to expand its teams and facilities nationwide and build a new factory in Texas to advance its artificial intelligence push. Trump thanked Apple CEO Tim Cook … Read more
Research has found that spending more time in front of screens increases the risk of becoming shortsighted, also known as myopia. A study analyzing 45 studies involving over 335,000 participants found that for every additional hour spent on digital devices such as mobile phones and game consoles, the risk of developing myopia rose by 21%. … Read more
Tesla’s stock price has plummeted 25% this year, outperforming only the Nasdaq index, which is down just 1.5%. The latest slide follows a report from Reuters that Tesla’s long-awaited upgrade to its partially automated driving system in China was met with disappointment from owners. Many users were underwhelmed by the “navigate on city streets” feature, … Read more
Israel launched multiple airstrikes in southern Syria late Tuesday, targeting military sites and sparking tensions with the country’s newly formed government. The strikes came after warnings from Israeli officials not to move south of Damascus, threatening that Israel will not allow southern Syria to become a threat like Lebanon. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the … Read more
Rumors that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy may be leaving Disney have been circulating for some time, with reports suggesting she will retire at the end of her contract in 2025. However, a source familiar with the matter has told CNN that these rumors are premature and “there’s nothing there right now.” Kennedy, who joined Lucasfilm … Read more
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor suffered an apparent knee injury late in the first half of Tuesday’s 97-60 win over Miami, and his status for future games is uncertain. Proctor was hit in the leg while defending a fast break, causing his left knee to buckle. He hobbled off the court with 36.3 seconds remaining in … Read more
The age of free generative AI has arrived, courtesy of DeepSeek and other companies. In a recent move, BaiduBIDU’s Ernie chatbot is now available to individual users for free, while OpenAI’s ChatGPT Pro offering has been dropped in favor of unlimited access to its GPT-5 model. This trend, which began with Elon Musk’s Grok AI, … Read more
Super Micro Computer reported its delayed financial results on Tuesday, just ahead of the Nasdaq’s listing deadline, and shares jumped 22% in extended trading. The company filed updated and audited financials with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2024 and the first two quarters of fiscal 2025. The filing addressed concerns over governance … Read more