81 m. ago Law professors side with authors battling Meta in AI copyright case

A group of professors specializing in copyright law has filed an amicus brief in support of authors suing Meta for allegedly training its Llama AI models on ebooks without permission. The brief, filed on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division, calls Meta’s fair use defense “a […]

Politics

2 h. ago California might extend last call to 4 a.m. No, really this time

California might extend last call to 4 a.m. No, really this time  The San Francisco Standard

Politics

2 h. ago TechCrunch Mobility: Jeff Bezos backs a secretive EV startup and Lucid snaps up Nikola’s assets 

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. If there is one certainty in this uncertain moment, it’s this: U.S. tariff policy is likely to change again. As of Friday morning, there […]

Technology

5 h. ago 'Super rare' albino squirrel spotted on golf course: 'Keep an eye out'

A rare albino squirrel was spotted hanging out near the Prairie Green Golf Course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Officials say the chances of seeing this animals are about 1 in 100,000.

Politics

6 h. ago Former Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky, who stayed in Colville for the job, has died: 'She loved this place until the moment she passed'

Former Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky, who stayed in Colville for the job, has died: 'She loved this place until the moment she passed'  The Spokesman-Review

Events

6 h. ago Hacked documents reveal guide to serving Elon Musk on private jets

A recent breach of Berkshire Hathaway-owned private jet company NetJets has revealed a guide for flight attendants serving Elon Musk, per a Bloomberg report. The memo offers an interesting glimpse into the personal preferences of the world’s richest man. Some of the preferences are surprising for the CEO of Tesla, a company dedicated to sustainability. […]

Technology

6 h. ago U.S. Continues to ‘Delay’ and ‘Flout’ Courts in Return of Deported Man, Lawyers Say

The judge, clearly frustrated, reminded the Justice Department that the administration’s act of mistakenly sending a Maryland man to El Salvador “was wholly illegal from the moment it happened.”

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7 h. ago U.S. ‘Continues to Delay, Obfuscate and Flout’ Courts in Return of Deported Man, Lawyers Say

The judge, clearly frustrated, reminded the Justice Department that the administration’s act of mistakenly sending a Maryland man to El Salvador “was wholly illegal from the moment it happened.”

Events

9 h. ago Lawmakers in deep blue state demand audit over skyrocketing healthcare costs: 'Alarming nature'

A group of California Republican lawmakers is asking for a formal audit of the state’s Medicaid program.

Events

10 h. ago Kamala Harris stays in the game as the former VP mulls next step: Washington or Sacramento?

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is contemplating a 2026 run for governor in her home state of California or making another White House run in 2028.

Politics

10 h. ago 'Minecraft' Fans Ravage Movie Screenings, Throw Popcorn, Sodas During Popular Scene

Teenage fans of the "Minecraft Movie" have been ravaging screenings by throwing popcorn and sodas around the theater during key moments of fan service. The post ‘Minecraft’ Fans Ravage Movie Screenings, Throw Popcorn, Sodas During Popular Scene appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

10 h. ago Will tariffs drive more people to shop secondhand? It's a mixed bag, experts say

This moment of economic uncertainty could drive more Americans to buy used. But experts say secondhand stores won't be immune from tariffs either.

Politics

12 h. ago A rare, giant starfish could hold the key to restoring kelp forests on the California coast

A rare, giant starfish could hold the key to restoring kelp forests on the California coast  Los Angeles Times

Politics

12 h. ago This momentous LACMA exhibition called for a group portrait — to the tune of Roberta Flack

This momentous LACMA exhibition called for a group portrait — to the tune of Roberta Flack  Los Angeles Times

Politics

12 h. ago California Sen. Padilla hopes Fix Our Forests Act will prevent more L.A. fires

California Sen. Padilla hopes Fix Our Forests Act will prevent more L.A. fires  Los Angeles Times

Events

12 h. ago Trump Envoy Witkoff Again Flies to Russia For Putin Meeting, Rapprochement Talks

A new round of U.S.-Russia talks reportedly starting on Friday with an in-person discussion with President Vladimir Putin. The post Trump Envoy Witkoff Again Flies to Russia For Putin Meeting, Rapprochement Talks appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

12 h. ago American women arrested at California immigration checkpoint for attempting to smuggle children: 'Unbearable'

Two unidentified American women were arrested for smuggling at a California immigration checkpoint after Border Patrol agents found two unaccompanied Mexican children in their car.

Events

13 h. ago Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance

These bacteria, which could be designed to detect pollution or nutrients, could act as sensors to help farmers monitor their crops.

Politics

16 h. ago SF mom says legal aid helped keep her family housed, but budget cuts could eliminate program

SF mom says legal aid helped keep her family housed, but budget cuts could eliminate program  NBC Bay Area

Society

19 h. ago Texas oil company fined $18 million for unapproved work along California coast

Texas oil company fined $18 million for unapproved work along California coast  Los Angeles Times

Economics