SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar clarified late Wednesday that the artificial intelligence company is not seeking a government backstop for its ambitious infrastructure projects, following remarks at a Wall Street Journal technology conference that sparked widespread speculation about federal involvement. In a LinkedIn post, Friar said her earlier use of the … Read more
LOS ANGELES — California’s busiest airports are preparing for significant disruptions as the Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to cut air traffic by 10 percent at 40 major airports nationwide to preserve safety during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Five California airports Los Angeles International (LAX), San Diego International, Ontario International, Oakland International and San … Read more
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday announced new agreements with pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to slash the prices of their blockbuster weight loss medications, in what the administration called a landmark step to make obesity treatments affordable. The Trump weight loss drug price cuts will lower costs for Medicare and Medicaid … Read more
WASHINGTON — The federal government shutdown has entered uncharted territory, becoming the longest in US history as lawmakers struggle to find common ground. The record breaking stoppage, which surpassed the previous mark set during President Donald Trump’s first term, has begun to ripple through nearly every corner of American life from airports to grocery store … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla’s board of directors is asking shareholders to approve one of the largest executive compensation packages in corporate history, a vote that could reshape the company’s future and reaffirm Elon Musk’s dominant role in it. Investors are set to decide Thursday whether to reinstate a performance based pay deal worth up to … Read more
BEIJING — China has ordered data centers funded by the state to stop using foreign made artificial intelligence (AI) chips, according to two people familiar with the matter, marking one of Beijing’s most assertive steps to cut reliance on US technology. The move, reported to have been quietly issued in recent weeks, underscores China’s push … Read more
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has been elected lieutenant governor, becoming the first Muslim American woman to win statewide office in the United States. Her victory marks a historic milestone in both Virginia’s political landscape and the nation’s evolving record of representation in public office. NBC News and the Associated Press projected … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a four term member of Congress and former Navy helicopter pilot, has been elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched race that tested both parties’ strength ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Sherrill’s victory marks a significant win for Democrats eager to retain … Read more
RICHMOND, Va. — Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the commonwealth and marking a major victory for Democrats in a state that has steadily shifted blue. The Associated Press projected Spanberger’s victory over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle Sears after partial results showed her leading 55% … Read more
Amazon’s $38 billion cloud partnership with OpenAI is being hailed as a turning point for the e-commerce and cloud computing giant, marking its reemergence as a serious player in the artificial intelligence race. The agreement, announced Monday, positions Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a key infrastructure provider for OpenAI, whose growing appetite for computing power … Read more
