Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to speed up wildfire prevention efforts

Telegram Partners with xAITelegram has partnered with Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, to distribute the AI assistant Grok to its over one billion users and integrate it into its apps. The one-year deal will provide Telegram with $300 million in cash and equity, along with 50% of revenue from xAI subscriptions sold through the platform. This partnership follows criticism of Telegram's moderation policies and Musk's ongoing rivalry with OpenAI, which he co-founded and attempted to...

Elon Musk Critiques Trump's Spending BillElon Musk expressed disappointment with Donald Trump's recent "big, beautiful" bill, which proposes multi-trillion dollar tax breaks and increased defense spending, arguing it undermines efforts to reduce government spending. Musk, who previously supported Trump’s cost-cutting initiatives, believes the bill could increase the budget deficit by approximately $600 billion in the next fiscal year. His comments signal a growing rift with Trump, as he plans to decrease his political contributions and...

William Duplessie, a second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian man in a luxury NYC apartment, surrendered to police on Tuesday, facing similar charges as co-defendant John Woeltz. The victim reported that after being lured to New York with threats against his family, he was tortured for over two weeks, enduring severe abuse and forced drug use before escaping. Police recovered various items related to the torture at the scene, and...

Emergency Savings Key to Financial Well-BeingResearch from Vanguard highlights that having at least $2,000 in an emergency savings account significantly improves financial well-being, often more than having over $1 million in assets. With many Americans facing financial stress, this accessible savings goal can alleviate anxiety related to unexpected expenses, as the median emergency cost is around $2,000. While acquiring this amount may be challenging for low-income individuals, starting small with regular savings can help build...

A federal judge in Massachusetts has reaffirmed an order for the return of a Guatemalan migrant, known as O.C.G., to the U.S. after ruling his deportation lacked due process. Judge Brian Murphy denied a motion from the Department of Justice to reconsider the decision, which cited O.C.G.'s persecution and torture in Guatemala, as well as mistreatment during his attempts to seek asylum. This case highlights ongoing issues regarding improper deportations and the administration's failure to...

Nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas," has various uses, including as a dental painkiller and a whipping agent for cream, but its recreational use has surged due to vaping, leading to addiction and health risks. Florida horse rider Meg Caldwell, who began using nitrous oxide in university, escalated her use during the pandemic, ultimately leading to her death from an overdose, highlighting a troubling trend reflected in a 58% increase in intentional exposure reports in the...