The area, called MacArthur Park, is a densely populated immigrant neighborhood west of downtown LA where federal immigration authorities and the National Guard made a brief show of force last summer.
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce its age-verification law for app stores while a lawsuit proceeds. This decision means a preliminary injunction blocking the law is lifted, allowing Texas to implement its age-verification rules for users under 18.
US manufacturers, particularly in the Rust Belt, face soaring electricity costs due to surging demand from data centers straining the PJM Interconnection grid. This impacts profit margins for steelmakers and brick factories, potentially undermining "Made in America" initiatives.
A new study found up to 30% of people in some US regions carry the antibody linked to a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, far exceeding the estimated number of diagnosed cases. This suggests widespread asymptomatic sensitization and raises concerns about overdiagnosis.
Netflix, Disney, and YouTube are reportedly interested in bidding for the U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups, potentially challenging Fox. Amazon and Apple may also join the race, leading to a bidding war. FIFA plans to sell English and Spanish rights together, expecting bids between $1.5 billion and $2 billion per tournament.
Microsoft has implemented significant layoffs across its game development studios, including id Software and Bethesda. Reports indicate a majority of id Software employees, including coders, were let go, while Bethesda is also undergoing substantial staff reductions to focus on core franchises, impacting games like The Elder Scrolls Online.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, 84, remains hospitalized for undisclosed health issues over three weeks after admission. Allies report substantive phone conversations, with McConnell described as engaged and eager to return to the Senate. His condition and prognosis remain subjects of speculation.
