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Hidden OpenAI secrets and billion-dollar AI stakes: Is Sam Altman’s Musk courtroom battle Big Tech’s biggest warning yet as the CEO takes the witness stand today?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to take the witness stand today, Tuesday, May 12, in the high-profile legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI. The trial, now in its third week in California federal court, centers on Musk’s claim that OpenAI abandoned its original nonprofit mission after he helped…

The Economic Times · May 12

Cole Allen Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Assassination Of President Trump At Correspondents' Dinner

Cole Allen, a Californian, pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to a high-profile trial

International Business Times UK · May 12

SpaceX launches secret US spy satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)

SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government this evening (May 11) from California's foggy central coast.

Space · May 12

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California county sues Meta over scam ads

Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, claiming that the company profited from deceptive advertisements circulating on Facebook and Instagram. According to the lawsuit, Meta's conduct violates California's regulations related to false advertising and unfair competition.

The Economic Times · May 12

Mayor of California city resigns over charges of being a foreign agent of China

Eileen Wang, 58, mayor of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty over the felony count brought by the US justice department

The Guardian - US · May 12

Former California mayor secretly worked for China? Ex-Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang pleads guilty in propaganda case tied to Beijing

Eileen Wang: Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent for the Chinese government. She secretly worked with Chinese officials between 2020 and 2022, using a website called "U.S. News Center" to spread propaganda and promote China's messaging.

The Economic Times · May 12

AI in Bloom: How tech helped our garden take deep root

Facing challenges with their home's landscape, the author turned to ChatGPT for a personalized gardening plan. Through an iterative process, they specified preferences for non-shedding, mosquito-repellent, fragrant trees, and sun-tolerant plants suitable for California's climate.

The Economic Times · May 12

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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton mocked for misidentifying a ‘street taco’

The British political strategist drew swift criticism in a state where tacos are practically the official dish

The Guardian - US · May 11

Amazon halts sales of illegal high-speed ebikes in California after fatal crashes

Recent consumer alert on ebike safety laws says some vehicles should be classified as mopeds or motorcycles

The Guardian - US · May 11

Industry lobbyists ridicule "false premise" that "consumers 'own' digital games" amid Stop Killing Games fight

The Entertainment Software Association thinks it's pretty obvious that you own nothing its members produce

GamesRadar · May 11

LA woman links colorblindness to her beauty standards theory

It’s rare for original thoughts to crop up on TikTok, but Sarah Schauer (@sarahschauer) from Los Angeles, California, came up with a beauty standards theory that caught her gasping on camera. Upon reading the book The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair, Schauer thought that there may be…

The Mary Sue · May 11

$200 million divorce battle: Iranian heiress accused of shielding family assets to block husband’s claims in California

An Iranian heiress has been accused of shielding millions of dollars in assets from her husband in a $200 million divorce battle, according to new court filings in California.

The Times of India · May 11

Trump White House gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

A California man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump during the White House correspondents' association dinner in Washington has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges, including attempting to kill the president and shooting a Secret Service officer, during a court appearance on Monday.

The Times of India · May 11

GM Must Pay Millions For Selling Your Data

General Motors will pay California $12.75 million in civil penalties for selling driver data. The state is the first in the Union to settle with the Detroit-based automaker after the company was caught selling owners' locations and driving behavior to third-party data brokers.

Motor1 · May 11

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Latin Times · May 11

Trump Accuses Fox News Of Helping Democrats In New MAGA Meltdown

President Donald Trump lashed out at Fox News on Sunday, accusing the conservative network of undermining Republicans after it aired Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California and claiming that MAGA voters "hate Fox" because the channel gives airtime to liberal politicians and commentators.

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Weather tracker: US and Mexico brace for heatwave as deadly floods hit South Africa

Temperatures soar in California and Arizona, while deluge continues across Western and Northern Cape

Axios · May 10

California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom

The winner of the California race matters a great deal for Newsom's campaign.

The Guardian - US · May 9

Betty Broderick, convicted in 1989 killings of ex-husband and his new wife, dies aged 78

Broderick was serving a life sentence in California over killings and last month transferred to a medical center

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The Guardian - US · May 9

‘Empty and vapid’ CDC finally responds to hantavirus outbreak. But experts say it’s too little, too late

World Health Organization – which the US left under Trump – has been leading the response to the cruise ship outbreak

The Guardian - US · May 9

Soil testing at California house turns up evidence of human remains in Kristin Smart case

Home reportedly occupied by mother of Paul Flores, who was convicted of killing college student who went missing in 1996

Reason · May 8

California Spent $450 Million on a Failed 911 System. Now, the State Is Restarting the Project.

The state’s attempt to overhaul its antiquated 911 system resulted in delays and lost calls.

Reason · May 8

Is the California Coastal Commission Finally Losing Some of Its Regulatory Powers?

The commission has tormented property owners and localities ever since it was created in 1976. Finally, legislative and legal efforts are undoing some of its abuses.

InsideEVs · May 8

Lucid Gravity Robotaxis Get California Permit That Tesla Hasn't Even Applied For

Two crucial California permits will help Lucid, Nuro, and Uber accelerate their robotaxi ambitions.

Axios · May 8

California dysfunction puts backlash on the ballot

Years of visible dysfunction have hollowed out Democrats' case for competent leadership.

International Business Times UK · May 7

Failed Jams and Flop Shows: Is Meghan Markle's California Dream Finally Over?

Royal commentators say Meghan Markle is rethinking her California career after a flop Netflix series and mixed business ventures. Some insiders now claim she is quietly exploring a path back to royal life as 'Princess Meghan' once more.

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