The city of Los Angeles must pay $11.8 million to a 27-year-old who was blinded by a projectile fired by police officers while he was celebrating the Dodgers 2020 World Series win
SpaceX's public launch, alongside anticipated IPOs from OpenAI and Anthropic, is projected to generate more value than all US VC-backed exits combined since 2000. This surge is driven by AI's capital-intensive nature and companies staying private longer, pushing financial infrastructure limits.
Former US Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to destruction of property charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors claim over $1,000 in damage, while Hearn's attorneys argue he merely touched the water and is being used as a scapegoat for a failed renovation.
Sonos Ace active noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $279, down from $399, at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The black version is discounted, while the white version is not. The headphones offer premium build, ANC, transparency mode, and up to 30 hours of battery life.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is accused of targeting individuals who criticize President Trump's immigration policies online, sending warning notices and investigating them for "doxing" or making threats. Critics argue this infringes on First Amendment rights, conflating dissent with criminal activity.
Meta is releasing its updated Muse Spark 1.1 AI model to developers through a new API, offering enhanced coding capabilities, multimodal perception, and support for agentic workflows. The model is available now in the Meta AI app and website, with the API in public preview for US developers.
The US Space Force has added Impulse Space and Relativity Space to the list of companies eligible to bid on its launch contracts under the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 program. Relativity Space is progressing with its heavy-lift Terran R rocket, while Impulse Space, specializing in in-space operations, was a surprise addition.
