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OpenAI faces lawsuit in California court claiming chatbot gave advice that led to fatal overdose

Parents have sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. They claim their son died from an accidental drug overdose. The lawsuit alleges ChatGPT coached him to combine dangerous substances. This happened before the company launched its new health advice platform. OpenAI stated it is improving safety measures. This is the…

The Economic Times

'It's like we don't exist': Nearly 50,000 Lake Tahoe residents face power loss as utility redirects lines to data centers

Roughly 49,000 Lake Tahoe residents could lose 75% of their power after their energy provider said it's directing energy to neighboring data centers.

Fortune

The Need for Prick-Proof Housing Laws

Plus: the damage done by inclusionary zoning, total YIMBY victory at California gubernatorial forum, and Trump's reversion of build-to-rent

Reason

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Gladstone Land Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Gladstone Land (NASDAQ:LAND) reported a first-quarter net loss as management said it continues to work through tenant issues, vacant farms and a greater reliance on crop-participation arrangements, while early pistachio revenue helped lift adjusted funds from operations from a year earlier. Chairma

MarketBeat

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas

With gasoline prices still high – averaging over US$4.50 a gallon in mid-May 2026 – President Donald Trump said he wanted Congress to suspend the federal gas tax, which is 18.4 cents a gallon for gasoline and 24.3 cents a gallon for diesel. A bill has been introduced in the…

The Conversation

‘LIE, LIE, LIE, AND LIE AGAIN’: Trump melts down over Fox’s Jacqui Heinrich after she let a Democrat call him an Epstein enabler on live TV

Donald Trump went after Fox News host Jacqui Heinrich by name in a furious Truth Social post early on May 10, 2026, slamming her for letting a Democrat call him an Epstein enabler during a live interview. The President spent Mother’s Day rage-posting and targeting Heinrich after she hosted California…

The Mary Sue

Does Xi Need Trump?

Plus: California gas prices, monkey thieves, and more...

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Who is Eileen Wang? California mayor resigns after pleading guilty to working for Chinese government

A California mayor has resigned after admitting she secretly worked on behalf of the Chinese government.

The Times of India

Why Did Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resign? California City Chief Pleads Guilty to Acting as an Illegal Foreign Agent of China

US prosecutors said Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang secretly pushed pro‑Beijing propaganda through a local news site before taking office.

International Business Times UK

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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 Guardian - US

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

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

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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

The Mary Sue

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 Times of India

$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

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.

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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.

Latin Times

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

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

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