Inside Meta’s high-stakes pivot to monetizable AI technology
Meta Platforms Inc.’s Mark Zuckerberg, months into building one of the priciest teams in technology history, is getting personally involved...
First rain of autumn falls in Iran’s capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more
TEHRAN, Iran — Rain fell for the first time in months in Iran’s capital Wednesday, providing a brief respite for the parched...
Congressional Democrats say Paramount’s bid for Warner raises ‘serious national security concerns’
Congressional Democrats are sounding alarms over the deep involvement of Saudi Arabian and other Middle Eastern royal families in Paramount’s...
Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says
NEW YORK — Secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public, a judge ruled on...
Early adopters of ‘zone zero’ fared better in L.A. County fires, insurance-backed investigation finds
As the Eaton and Palisades fires rapidly jumped between tightly packed houses, the proactive steps some residents took to retrofit...
WTF? Embracing profanity is one thing both political parties seem to agree on
WASHINGTON — As he shook President Obama’s hand and pulled him in for what he thought was a private aside, Vice President...
Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the terms of the ceasefire deal, Israeli figures show
JERUSALEM — Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, according to an...
PepsiCo to cut prices and eliminate 20% of products
PepsiCo plans to cut prices and eliminate some of its products under a deal with an activist investor. The Purchase,...
Sundance announces its lineup, preparing for one last celebration in Park City
When Sundance kicks off in a little under two months, it will face a unique challenge. Unspooling for the last...
Starz picks up drama on gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter
After 18 months of shopping the script, the proposed Lionsgate Television series based on the gambling scandal involving Dodgers superstar...
Georgia O’Keeffe’s views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan
SANTA FE, N.M. — A new conservation agreement will preserve land with breathtaking desert vistas that inspired the work of 20th century...
Trump’s speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from ‘filthy’ countries
MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, yet...
Thank goodness for ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
One of the most beloved holiday specials ever made doesn’t start with costumed pageants, joyful carols or snowmen come to...
Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence
OSLO, Norway — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother’s behalf Wednesday,...
Stuart Scott documentary director Andre Gaines reflects on sportscaster’s legacy
Before Stuart Scott, the phrase “Boo-yah,” was used to express joy. When he made it one of his catch phrases...
