The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.
All attempted murder charges against Dharmesh Patel, who drove his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff with his family, have been dismissed after he completed a two-year mental health diversion program.
Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia have been extended to July 20 due to high interest. Selected founders will pitch to investors, media, and industry leaders, with the top three receiving Stripe credits and the grand prize winner gaining entry to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
Meta has launched Muse Image, a free AI image generator from its Superintelligence Labs, available via the Meta AI app, Instagram Stories, and WhatsApp. It offers preset prompts, custom ad creation, interior design visualization for Facebook Marketplace, and prompt-based editing.
Netflix faces declining viewership after initial seasons, with shows like 'Beef' losing 70% of viewers. Factors include long waits between seasons, competition from free platforms like TikTok and YouTube, and the legacy of its own binge-watching model, which hinders long-term engagement.
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.
