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Nvidia criticizes Biden over his new AI chip rules, praises Trump
The second most valuable company in the world is taking aim at President Joe Biden, while at the same time praising President-elect Donald Trump. Nvidia’s criticism is in response to Biden’s last minute export controls on AI chips. Nvidia’s Vice President of Government Affairs Ned Finkle called the new rules “misguided” and “sweeping overreach” in… -
Second-largest utility in California accused of starting LA fire
California’s second-largest utility is accused of starting the Eaton Fire, one of the devastating Los Angeles fires that have collectively claimed at least 24 lives and displaced tens of thousands. Jeremy Gursey, a Los Angeles resident, filed a lawsuit this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging that Southern California Edison’s equipment ignited the… -
Lakers and Clippers games return to Los Angeles despite wildfire concerns
The NBA will return to its two Los Angeles arenas on Monday, Jan. 13, but the teams’ players and coaches will be thinking about more than just basketball. Concerns still linger about the wildfires in and around the city. The Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs Monday night at Crypto.com Arena in… -
NFL Playoff game kicks off in Arizona under shadow of California wildfires
The final showdown of the NFL’s wildcard weekend takes place Monday, Jan. 13, in Arizona as the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings battle to see who will advance to the divisional round. The wildfires in and around Los Angeles are not far from the thoughts of players, coaches and their families. The game was… -
Just Stop Oil targets Charles Darwin’s grave over climate change inaction
Climate activists took their message to a historic landmark on Monday, Jan. 13, vandalizing the grave of famed British naturalist Charles Darwin. Just Stop Oil protested at Westminster Abbey to demand urgent government action on climate change. Two members of the group Just Stop Oil used chalk paint to write the words “1.5 is dead” on part… -
Biden administration proposes new rules limiting AI chip exports
With just a week left until he leaves office, President Joe Biden is making his last few policy changes as president. On Monday, Jan. 13, the Biden administration proposed a new framework for how advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence are exported. The changes would help facilitate sales to allied nations while curbing… -
Preview: NFL’s Wild Card Saturday kicks off with 2 AFC battles
A pair of AFC Wild Card playoff games kick off the NFL’s race for the Lombardi trophy. It’s the start of a month-long race to New Orleans and the 2025 Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Chargers will be in Houston to take on the Texans in the early matchup. The Chargers, with a 11-6 record,… -
Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico prosecutors over ‘Rust’ trial
Actor Alec Baldwin is suing New Mexico prosecutors. The lawsuit accuses them of malicious prosecution and civil rights violations. The suit was filed nearly six months after a judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin. The dismissal cited prosecutors’ failure to disclose key evidence to the defense. Baldwin alleges evidence manipulation In the lawsuit, Baldwin… -
Kroger agrees to pay $110M in Kentucky opioid settlement
Kroger has agreed to pay $110 million to settle claims it helped fuel Kentucky’s opioid crisis by failing to properly monitor the distribution of painkillers in the state. The settlement, announced Thursday, Jan. 9, is part of Kentucky’s broader effort to hold businesses accountable for their role in the state’s opioid epidemic. Kentucky’s Attorney General… -
Huntington Beach sues California over law limiting police work with ICE
The city of Huntington Beach is once again challenging a California sanctuary law, nearly seven years after its first attempt. The city is suing the state in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, arguing the California Values Act or SB-54, which limits local authorities’ ability to work with federal immigration officials, is unconstitutional. The… -
Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX changes, including ‘gender identity’ protections
A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule, which changed language in the law’s ban on “sex” discrimination in schools to cover discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. The rule, which took effect in August 2023, has been challenged by more than two dozen states. The rule change has… -
Parent sues Texas high school football coach after 400 push-up workout
A parent is suing her son’s former Texas high school football coach and a dozen assistant coaches after she says her son was pushed over his limit and ended up in the hospital. According to the lawsuit, in January 2023, the staff ordered the Rockwall-Heath High School players to complete nearly 400 push-ups in under… -
New Ohio law notifies parents of child’s gender identity changes
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed 30 bills into law Wednesday, Jan. 8. One of those bills was legislation that requires schools to notify parents if their child’s gender identity does not align with their sex. The new law also allows parents to opt their child out of instruction related to sexuality and gender. It…
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