A judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Kash Patel over a claim that he frequented “nightclubs,” ending the case at the trial-court level for now. The lawsuit was brought by Patel against The Atlantic, according to recent coverage, after the magazine published an article that included the disputed allegation. The court’s dismissal means…
A federal grand jury has charged the Southern Poverty Law Center with wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to multiple published reports. The charges were filed by a federal grand jury in Alabama, as described in coverage from outlets including NBC News, AL.com, and The Guardian. Additional reports referencing the…
Meta is preparing to begin collecting employee mouse movements and keystrokes as part of an effort to build training data for its artificial intelligence tools, according to a Reuters report. The plan involves capturing how employees interact with their work computers, including cursor activity and typed input, in order to generate data that can be…
A tornado warning was issued for Fresno County as thunderstorms moved through Central California, prompting urgent weather alerts for residents in the warned area. The warning came from the National Weather Service, which also issued a tornado warning covering parts of neighboring Madera County, according to recent reports by the San Francisco Chronicle and GV…
Oppo has announced the Find X9 Ultra, a new flagship smartphone headlined by a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom. The company positioned the Find X9 Ultra as a top-tier camera phone, emphasizing long-range photography as a core feature. Alongside the telephoto hardware, the Find X9 Ultra is being introduced with a large, high-refresh…
United Airlines has cut its forecast for 2026 as rising jet fuel costs squeeze the carrier’s outlook, marking a notable shift for one of the nation’s largest airlines as the industry confronts a renewed jump in a key operating expense. The company lowered its 2026 expectations in a move reported by CNBC. The change centers…
The White House is discussing a potential currency swap line with the United Arab Emirates, according to recent reports, as the administration weighs financial tools that could be used to support a key Gulf partner. A currency swap line is a mechanism that can provide access to U.S. dollars in exchange for another currency, typically…
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s inquiry into whether ChatGPT played any role in the Florida State University shooting has shifted into a criminal investigation, according to recent reports. The development raises the stakes for OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, as Florida moves from an initial review into a law-enforcement investigation that can involve compulsory process…
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI at a press conference in Tampa, putting the maker of ChatGPT under scrutiny by the state’s top law enforcement office. Uthmeier said the investigation is focused on OpenAI and its chatbot, ChatGPT. The announcement follows reporting and public claims that the chatbot was involved…
Dunkin’ is running a one-day giveaway Monday, April 21, offering 1 million free coffees nationwide through a promo code. The offer applies at participating Dunkin’ locations and is limited to the first 1 million redemptions. Customers can redeem the free coffee by using the company’s promo code in an eligible order, according to published reports…
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI, escalating scrutiny of one of the most prominent artificial intelligence companies in the country. Moody’s office said the investigation is being opened in Florida, but did not publicly detail specific allegations, potential charges, or a timeline for action. The announcement identifies OpenAI as the…
UPS and FedEx have begun filing claims to seek refunds of certain U.S. tariffs, taking early steps in a new federal refund process that could return large sums to businesses that paid the duties. The filings come as the Trump administration has started issuing tariff refunds and opened a portal for companies to submit claims….