A former FedEx driver has been sentenced to death after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift
Google's "My Ad Center" now features a label indicating if an ad was created or edited with AI. The label will be automatically applied to ads made with Google's tools, while ads made elsewhere require manual disclosure. Meta has a similar AI info label.
EV startup Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, is partnering with Crayola to offer five custom vehicle wraps in signature Crayola colors. The wraps cost $1,549.99 and include a matching key fob and dashboard art piece. This marks Crayola's first automotive partnership.
FanDuel faces a lawsuit alleging its VIP program, which includes personalized messages from athletes like Bryce Harper, exacerbates gambling addictions. One plaintiff reportedly wagered $18.5 million and suffered severe financial and psychological consequences.
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.1, a multimodal AI model for agentic coding, aiming to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic. It offers multistep reasoning and complex process management at competitive pricing, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighting its strengths in agentic performance and tool use.
Gas prices in the U.S. have fluctuated significantly this year, with averages ranging from $2.79 to $4.56 per gallon. This volatility, driven by global conflicts and shipping disruptions, impacts consumer behavior, leading to more frequent but smaller fuel purchases. Experts predict these price swings will continue, advising drivers to budget for higher costs and seek savings through apps or fuel-efficient habits.
The Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie G. Bunch III, defended the National Museum of American History against a critical White House report that accused it of "institutional capture by a radical, activist ideology." Bunch stated the report is "not a fair characterization" and affirmed the museum's commitment to scholarship and accuracy.
