On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of "tree-huggers." The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas and was later co-opted by American politics in the 1990s. Now, environmentalists are reclaiming the word.
Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to move Tacoma midsize pickup truck production from Mexico to its San Antonio, Texas plant. This move is expected to create 2,000 U.S. jobs and significantly expand the facility's capacity.
The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law, the App Store Accountability Act, to go into effect, requiring parental consent for minors under 18 to download most apps. Organizations challenging the law argue it violates children's free speech rights.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is denying new allegations of sexual assault reported by Politico. The former girlfriend claims Platner entered her home intoxicated and forced sex. Platner's campaign calls the claims false and coordinated, but he acknowledged the political reality and is reflecting on his path forward.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block a Texas law mandating age verification and parental consent for minors downloading apps or making in-app purchases. Plaintiffs argued it violates free speech rights, while Texas claims it protects children.
Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch discusses the evolution of AI agents from prototyping to production. He highlights two key use cases: coding agents and internal corporate agents for data access and productivity. Rauch also touches on Vercel's role as an "AWS of this generation" in the AI platform space.
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been indicted on five counts of wire fraud for allegedly defrauding two victims of nearly $2.2 million. The indictment states Kriisa posed as others, including his mother, to solicit funds for fabricated emergencies.
