OpenAI Buys AI Camera Startup
OpenAI has acquired AI camera startup Glass Imaging for $300 million, according to multiple reports, as the company advances hardware ambitions tied to a mysterious device…
California
Paramount’s California Exit Threat May Cost State Up to 58,000 Jobs
A leaked report reveals that Paramount’s potential exit from California could cost the state up to 58,000 jobs and $21 billion annually in economic losses, as the studio’s $110…
Trump Administration Pays $1.22B to RWE to Cancel Offshore Wind Leases
German energy giant RWE has agreed to a $1.22 billion settlement with the Trump administration to surrender its offshore wind leases across New York, California, and Louisiana.
96% Partial Lunar Eclipse: How to Watch the Event Across the Americas
Skywatchers across the Americas and beyond are preparing for a deep partial lunar eclipse on Thursday night, August 27, when Earth’s shadow will cover 96% of the lunar disk.
California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission approved new tire efficiency standards this week, requiring replacement tires to match new-vehicle energy efficiency by 2029. The California Energy Commission (CEC) … Read more
Aston Martin Unveils Valen Supercar With 838-HP V12 Engine
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc has unveiled the Valen, an 838-horsepower twin-turbo V12 sports car designed for wealthy collectors. Revealed at Monterey Car Week in … Read more
McDonald’s Sends Customer 515-Page Data File With Spending Predictions
A fast-food loyalty program user in California requested his personal data and received a 515-page dossier from McDonald’s containing algorithmic predictions on his spending habits and … Read more
Jared Leto Denies Sexual Assault Claims in New BBC Documentary
Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct occurring between 2002 and 2016, when they were teenagers, according to a BBC … Read more
D4vd Faces Trial For Murder of Teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A Los Angeles judge ruled Monday that 21-year-old singer D4vd, born David Burke, will face trial for murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was … Read more
Orange County Police Hunt Suspect Who Vandalized 13 Teslas in Irvine
Orange County police are seeking a man they allege vandalized 13 Teslas with red spray paint, including messages like “Nazi” and “fascist,” in a series of … Read more
Paramount Pauses Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Until June 2027 Over Lawsuits
Paramount has agreed to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until June 1, 2027, or five days after a court ruling, to resolve antitrust lawsuits … Read more
Anduril Defense Tech Firm Eyes $100 Billion Valuation in Funding Talks
The company, led by CEO Brian Schimpf, is expanding rapidly, securing major military contracts and exploring partnerships in Israel and Europe. Funding Talks and Valuation Surge … Read more