SoCal News NOW
A woman from Southern California who was a student at the University of Arizona was killed at an off-campus party. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, when officers with the Tucson Police Department responded to a call about a possible shooting, according to AZCentral.com. When emergency responders arrived on the scene, they found a [...]
A pedestrian has died and six others were injured during a traffic accident involving a Los Angeles Police Department patrol vehicle in Hollywood on Monday, authorities confirmed to KTLA. Police and firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of the multi-patient collision at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Gower [...]
A former third-year Pepperdine University law student has been found guilty of second-degree murder for a fatal car crash that occurred on Aug. 3, 2017. The Orange County Dist. Attorney says 34-year-old Richard Lindwall III had a blood-alcohol level four times the legal limit when he got into a head-on collision with 41-year-old Carlos Mendez, [...]
A Southern California woman who emptied her bank account after being scammed by hacker scare tactics is speaking out in hopes that others won’t fall prey to the same scheme. Lisa Miles, who was recently widowed, says she’s been learning to live life on her own again and that social media has been a [...]
A homeowner in Mar Vista is speaking out after their house was broken into for the fourth time in five years. The victim was at dinner with their family when the break-in occurred around 5:30 p.m. on April 20. When the family arrived back home, their home had been ransacked. The suspects took everything from [...]
A man from Orange County and a man from Houston, Texas have been sentenced to federal prison for using the dark web to sell fentanyl-laced pills that caused several fatal overdoses. Michael Ta, 25, of Westminster, and Rajiv Srinivasan, 37, of Houston, received long prison sentences on Monday. From at least February 2022 to November [...]
The owner and operator of multiple addiction treatment centers in Orange County has been charged for an alleged kickback scheme in which he's accused of paying individuals to bring him new patients so he could milk their insurance. Scott Raffa, 57, of Newport Beach operated multiple treatment centers around Orange County, including Sober Partners Waterfront [...]
Bizarre sea creatures that resemble jellyfish have returned to Southern California waters, a year after millions were spotted between Ventura and San Diego counties and beyond. Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind sailors, are oval-shaped blobs that live on the ocean's surface, propelled by small, stiff sails that catch wind and take them across [...]
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray overcame a strained left calf, management's suggestion he sit this one out and another haymaker from the Los Angeles Lakers to score 32 points and sink the game-winner with 3.6 seconds left Monday night. That sent LeBron James to his earliest playoff exit ever and the Denver Nuggets tottering into [...]
Tents and banners cropped up on the campus of the University of California, Irvine on Monday as pro-Palestinian demonstrators took their message to yet another college campus in Southern California. University officials told KTLA 5 News that approximately a dozen tents had been erected as of mid-afternoon by protesters demanding UCI divest ties to Israel [...]
SoCal News NOW
- Murray overcomes calf injury to score 32 and hit game-winner in Nuggets' 108-106 win over Lakers April 30, 2024DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray overcame a strained left calf, management's suggestion he sit this one out and another haymaker from the Los Angeles Lakers to score 32 points and sink the game-winner with 3.6 seconds left Monday night. That sent LeBron James to his earliest playoff exit ever and the Denver Nuggets tottering into […]
- Residents of Los Angeles neighborhood feeling 'unsafe' after multiple home break-ins April 30, 2024A homeowner in Mar Vista is speaking out after their house was broken into for the fourth time in five years. The victim was at dinner with their family when the break-in occurred around 5:30 p.m. on April 20. When the family arrived back home, their home had been ransacked. The suspects took everything from […]
Media
Bob Bakish was once a staunch ally of Shari Redstone, Paramount’s controlling shareholder. His departure comes as the company considers a major merger. [...]
The terms of the new deal would provide Paramount shareholders with an investment to pay down debt and buy back stock. [...]
Studios obsessively focused on PG-13 franchises and animation in recent years, but movies like “Challengers” and “Saltburn” show eroticism has returned. [...]
He was once a staunch ally of the company’s biggest owner, Shari Redstone, but the relationship soured in recent months. [...]
The appearance allowed President Biden to tell the stories of love and loss that have defined his public image. [...]
Dua Lipa and Patrick Mahomes are red carpet stars at an event that brought together Oscar winners and thought leaders. [...]
The satirical news website was bought by a new firm in Chicago that took inspiration for its name, Global Tetrahedron, from a book written by The Onion’s staff. [...]
The parent company of The Enquirer, the tabloid now famous for its ties to former President Donald J. Trump, has tried repeatedly to sell the publication. It hasn’t been easy. [...]
A Miami Herald correspondent, he powered a team that won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting and helped snare three other Pulitzers for the paper. [...]
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet. [...]
Media
- Bob Bakish, Paramount CEO, Steps Down as Company Weighs Merger April 30, 2024Bob Bakish was once a staunch ally of Shari Redstone, Paramount’s controlling shareholder. His departure comes as the company considers a major merger.
- Skydance Offers Paramount a Merger Sweetener: A $3 Billion Cash Infusion April 29, 2024The terms of the new deal would provide Paramount shareholders with an investment to pay down debt and buy back stock.
- Met Gala 2024: A Guide to the Theme, Hosts and the Guest List April 29, 2024What’s the dress code, who’s hosting, who’s going and how to watch.
- Biden Revisits His Past in Interview With Howard Stern April 28, 2024The appearance allowed President Biden to tell the stories of love and loss that have defined his public image.
- With ‘Challengers’ and ‘Saltburn,’ Hollywood Movies Embrace Sex Again April 28, 2024Studios obsessively focused on PG-13 franchises and animation in recent years, but movies like “Challengers” and “Saltburn” show eroticism has returned.
Health
A new study bolsters existing research suggesting that exercise can protect against anxiety, depression and attention challenges. [...]
Thousands of people with sleep apnea and other illnesses had sued the company, claiming flawed devices were harming them. [...]
Despite an arsenal of drugs, many Americans are still unaware of their infections until it’s too late. A Biden initiative languishes without Congressional approval. [...]
The early results suggest that pasteurization is killing the H5N1 virus in milk, something that regulators were not certain of. [...]
The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s worries about [...]
A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this. [...]
The women underwent the cosmetic procedure at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico. [...]
There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread. [...]
NYU Langone Health surgeons performed the transplant after implanting a mechanical heart pump in the severely ill patient. [...]
Amanda Montei, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, spoke to more than 30 married people for whom sex is not essential. [...]
Health
- How Married Couples Navigate Sexless Relationships April 30, 2024Amanda Montei, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, spoke to more than 30 married people for whom sex is not essential.
- How Supplement Stores Are Trying to Tap Into the Ozempic Boom April 29, 2024GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe are redesigning displays and taking other steps to appeal to people who are taking or are interested in drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
- U.S. Lags Behind Other Countries in Hepatitis-C Cures April 29, 2024Despite an arsenal of drugs, many Americans are still unaware of their infections until it’s too late. A Biden initiative languishes without Congressional approval.
- CPAP Lawsuits Settled for $1.1 Billion April 29, 2024Thousands of people with sleep apnea and other illnesses had sued the company, claiming flawed devices were harming them.
- Physical Fitness Can Improve Mental Health in Children and Adolescents, Study Suggests April 29, 2024A new study bolsters existing research suggesting that exercise can protect against anxiety, depression and attention challenges.
Science
An audacious federal plan to protect the spotted owl would eradicate hundreds of thousands of barred owls in the coming years. [...]
The statue will be part of “Ancient Huasteca Women: Goddesses, Warriors and Governors” at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. [...]
A new study resets the timing for the emergence of bioluminescence back to millions of years earlier than previously thought. [...]
Of the 160 whales stranded near the town of Dunsborough on Thursday morning, more than 100 were returned to the ocean. Twenty-nine others, however, died on the beach. [...]
The Atomic Museum in Las Vegas explains to visitors that Nevada and other states also played a role — for better or worse — in the creation of nuclear energy. [...]
Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge collectively after more than a decade underground. [...]
A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor relative, paleontologists suggest in a new study. [...]
New research questions the long-held theory that reintroduction of such a predator caused a trophic cascade, spawning renewal of vegetation and spurring biodiversity. [...]
A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a rare condition: auto-brewery syndrome. [...]
Six decades ago, Mr. Dwight’s shot at becoming the first Black astronaut in space was thwarted by racism and politics. Now, at 90, he’s finally going up. [...]
Science
- Edward Dwight, Once Picked to Be the First Black Astronaut in Space, Aims for Orbit at Last April 30, 2024Six decades ago, Mr. Dwight’s shot at becoming the first Black astronaut in space was thwarted by racism and politics. Now, at 90, he’s finally going up.
- From Baby Talk to Baby A.I. April 30, 2024Could a better understanding of how infants acquire language help us build smarter A.I. models?
- Honeybees Don’t Need Saving, I Learned When They Invaded My House April 30, 2024Responding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the honeybees didn’t need saving.
- U.S. Lags Behind Other Countries in Hepatitis-C Cures April 29, 2024Despite an arsenal of drugs, many Americans are still unaware of their infections until it’s too late. A Biden initiative languishes without Congressional approval.
- Winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize Use Courts to Contest Oil Projects April 29, 2024Around the world, grass-roots organizers and Indigenous communities are taking proposed coal, oil and gas projects to court — and winning.
World of Tech
Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts, numbers and web search. [...]
It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed securely in case of an emergency. [...]
The $700 Ai Pin, funded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft, can be helpful — until it struggles with tasks like doing math and crafting sandwich recipes. [...]
Even if you manage to ditch your iPhone, Apple’s hooks are still there. [...]
What happens when a columnist and a reporter use A.I. glasses to scan groceries, monuments and zoo animals? Hilarity, wonder and lots of mistakes ensued. [...]
Roku recently changed its policy to make it even harder for customers to take legal action. It’s a reminder of how we need to protect ourselves. [...]
The latest smartphone software includes tools to help you more easily connect with the people you want to contact — and avoid those you don’t. [...]
A wallet-free lifestyle relying on your phone is attainable, but it requires preparation and some compromise. [...]
Canceling is simple. The tough part is remembering to do it. [...]
Retro-photography apps that mimic the appearance of analog film formats make your digital files seem like they’re from another era. [...]
World of Tech
- Meta’s A.I. Assistant Is Fun to Use, but It Can’t Be Trusted April 24, 2024Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts, numbers and web search.
- Everything You Need to Know About Smartphone Backups April 17, 2024It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed securely in case of an emergency.
- Humane’s AI Pin Wants to Free You From Your Phone April 11, 2024The $700 Ai Pin, funded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft, can be helpful — until it struggles with tasks like doing math and crafting sandwich recipes.
- Switching From iPhone to Android Is Easy. It’s the Aftermath That Stings. April 3, 2024Even if you manage to ditch your iPhone, Apple’s hooks are still there.
- Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Use AI to See, Hear and Speak. What Are They Like? March 28, 2024What happens when a columnist and a reporter use A.I. glasses to scan groceries, monuments and zoo animals? Hilarity, wonder and lots of mistakes ensued.
Innovation
- ChatGPT Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide for 2024 April 29, 2024Get up and running with ChatGPT with this comprehensive cheat sheet. Learn everything from how to sign up for free to enterprise use cases, and start using ChatGPT quickly and effectively.
- Generative AI Defined: How it Works, Benefits and Dangers April 25, 2024Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly gained traction amongst businesses, professionals and consumers. But what is generative AI, how does it work and what is all the buzz about? Read on to find out.
- Artificial Intelligence: Cheat Sheet April 23, 2024Discover the potential of artificial intelligence with our comprehensive cheat sheet. Learn more about the concepts, platforms and applications of AI.
- AI Sustainability: How Microsoft, Google Cloud, IBM & Dell are Working on Reducing AI’s Climate Harms April 22, 2024Tech giants weigh in on how they try to mitigate the effects of generative AI on power and water resources.
- Top 10 Essential Skills for Entrepreneurs April 22, 2024Anybody can be an entrepreneur, but not everyone can be a successful one. Starting a business requires more than passion, drive and entrepreneurial spirit; an entrepreneur should continuously develop, hone and improve certain skills to help them establish and maintain a successful business. The good news is that these skills can be learned, so every […]
Artificial Intelligence
- Get Video and Podcast Concise Summaries With TubeOnAI — Now $79 April 30, 2024Finding time for videos and podcasts you enjoy or could benefit from professionally is hard when you’re running a business; summaries are an excellent solution.
- IBM Acquires HashiCorp for $6.4 Billion, Expanding Hybrid Cloud Offerings April 29, 2024The deal is intended to strengthen IBM’s hybrid and multicloud offerings and generative AI deployment.
- ChatGPT Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide for 2024 April 29, 2024Get up and running with ChatGPT with this comprehensive cheat sheet. Learn everything from how to sign up for free to enterprise use cases, and start using ChatGPT quickly and effectively.
- OpenAI’s GPT-4 Can Autonomously Exploit 87% of One-Day Vulnerabilities, Study Finds April 26, 2024Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that OpenAI’s GPT-4 is able to exploit 87% of a list of vulnerabilities when provided with their NIST descriptions.
- Generative AI Defined: How it Works, Benefits and Dangers April 25, 2024Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly gained traction amongst businesses, professionals and consumers. But what is generative AI, how does it work and what is all the buzz about? Read on to find out.
