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Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears’
Two days before the Musk v. Altman trial began, Elon Musk asked OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman about reaching a settlement. When Brockman suggested both sides drop their claims, Musk responded, “By the end of this week, you and Sam [Altman] will be the most hated men in America. If you insist, so be…
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‘Changes our ceiling’: Why Deandre Ayton is key to Lakers upset vs. Thunder
Lakers center Deandre Ayton bounced across the court after practice Monday wearing all black, his chains swaying, his mood jovial as he approached the media to talk about his role in the Western Conference semifinals. His spirits were high for what lies ahead for the Lakers as they prepared to face the best team in…
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Report finds dangerous rising sea levels threaten New Orleans
A Nature Sustainability study published Monday warns that New Orleans has crossed a “point of no return” and must immediately begin planning a gradual, managed evacuation before climate-driven sea-level rise forces a chaotic crisis exodus. Global temperatures exceeding the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C threshold will trigger ice sheet collapse similar to the Last Interglacial period, submerging…
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Gavin Newsom’s mass housing plan traps thousands in inferno canyon — but he’s still pushing ahead: survivors
Wildfire survivors have erupted in fury over plans to force through a dense housing project along their only escape route from any future infernos. More than 1,600 apartments are slated for construction along Kanan Road in Agoura Hills, a narrow canyon corridor at the edge of the Santa Monica Mountains. Thousands of homes were destroyed…
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Paramount’s Ellison underscores his pledge to make 30 films a year when his company buys Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance Chairman David Ellison defended his commitment to release 30 movies a year once his media company swallows Warner Bros. Discovery — a goal that some industry observers view as overly ambitious. During a Monday call with analysts to discuss Paramount’s first-quarter earnings, the tech scion said the target was achievable because his management…
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Teen bystander hit as gunman trades fire with Secret Service near Washington Monument
A gunman exchanged fire with Secret Service agents near the Washington Monument on Monday, hitting a teenage bystander in the crossfire, according to officials. The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, was shot and taken into custody after he opened fire on agents who had approached him on the National Mall, Secret Service Deputy…
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Lindsey Vonn ditches crutches at Met Gala 2026 for first red carpet since devastating Olympics crash
Lindsey Vonn made a surprising appearance at this year’s Met Gala – marking her first red carpet event since suffering a devastating crash at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The Alpine skiing legend, 41, took on the famous Met steps sans crutches in a floor-length body-hugging gown. The dress appeared to feature a one-shoulder…
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What the Spirit Airlines Implosion Means for Your Vacation
Things have not been looking good for Spirit Airlines for years now. The budget airline known for its bare-bones approach to the sky filed for bankruptcy in 2024 and then again in 2025. And yet, its demise on Saturday felt sudden and shocking: Spirit said it would go out of business, canceling flights, shuttering its…
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Zuckerberg Trying to Simulate Human Biology at the Cellular Level
Mark Zuckerberg is following a path paved by fellow billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffet: laundering his untold billions through a health research prestige project. Called the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub — his wife Priscilla Chan, a pediatrician, is also involved — the foundation’s stated long-term mission is to “cure and prevent all disease through AI-powered…
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Met Gala hit with crude anti-Bezos protests
Protests erupted at the Met Gala on Monday, which was hosted by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, according to reports. The Met Gala is an annual, invite-only fundraiser that supports New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It is often considered one of the biggest nights in fashion, and the event is regularly attended by…