A federal judge in California has denied Elon Musk’s efforts to halt OpenAI’s transformation into a for-profit entity, paving the way for other aspects of his lawsuit against the artificial intelligence startup. Musk had previously offered $97.4 billion to buy OpenAI, but said he would withdraw the bid if the company stopped its conversion to … Read more
A fire broke out at a shopping complex in Littleton, Massachusetts, early Monday morning, with seven Tesla electric vehicle (EV) chargers suffering heavy damage. Investigators believe the incident was intentionally set and are actively investigating. Crews arrived on scene just after 1 a.m., but had to wait for utility workers to disconnect power to the … Read more
Former New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams is now on the market after being released by his team. The 32-year-old veteran still has plenty of football left in him, and several teams are already showing interest in his services. Adams finished the 2024 season with 85 receptions for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns, making … Read more
Starbucks has named Cathy Smith as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Smith previously held CFO roles at Bright Health, Target, Express Scripts, Walmart, and others, with her longest stint being at Raytheon. She succeeds Rachel Ruggeri, who spent more than two decades in the role. The coffee giant is also undergoing significant layoffs, including … Read more
Rodney McMullen’s sudden resignation as the CEO of Kroger has sent shockwaves through the food retail industry, particularly at a pivotal moment for the supermarket chain. His departure comes amidst significant C-suite turnover and an ethics investigation by the company’s board. Despite this turmoil, Kroger remains a strong retailer with a solid foundation in its … Read more
Research published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics suggests that introducing a variety of foods to infants during their first year may help prevent allergies by strengthening their gut microbiota and immune tolerance. This challenges outdated advice on allergen avoidance. A recent review article examined how allergy outcomes, particularly in early life, are associated with … Read more
The idea of a global currency is not new, but with growing concerns about the US dollar’s dominance, investors are starting to look beyond it. However, creating an alternative to the current financial system is a complex task that requires international cooperation and agreement among nations. Some experts propose a digital currency or a basket … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico will further strain the already inadequate housing market in the Bay Area. The tariffs, which went into effect March 4, have caused builders to raise concerns about increased construction costs and home prices. The impact of the tariffs is uncertain, but experts … Read more
Arsenal ended their struggles for goals on a high note, thrashing PSV Eindhoven 6-1 in their Champions League knockout tie. The Gunners’ victory came with three of their injured forwards back from injury, and it’s clear that Mikel Arteta’s team is now a force to be reckoned with. The match was one-way traffic from the … Read more
Colossal Biosciences, a biotech company seeking to bring back extinct species, has announced a breakthrough in its mission to revive the woolly mammoth. Instead of attempting to clone the iconic creature, researchers have created a “woolly mouse” – a lab-born animal with shaggy fur and cold-adapted traits. By studying ancient mammoth DNA, scientists altered genes … Read more