The US Environmental Protection Agency has repealed a landmark emissions policy for power plants and the automotive industry. The decision, aimed at boosting the energy sector, raises concerns among environmentalists.
Bad Bunny performed at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, bringing reggaeton to one of the biggest stages. Donald Trump criticized the performance, calling it "a slap in the face to our country."
On the 11th anniversary of Andriy Kuzmenko's death, Barbara Kuzmenko shared an archival photo with her father and an emotional post. She noted that the pain of loss has not diminished, and believes that her father is always by her side.
Scientists have recorded the second sighting of a Waved Albatross north of Central America. The bird, which breeds on the Galapagos Islands, was spotted off the coast of central California.
The US Department of Justice has released millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein's investigation documents. They detail his connections with figures such as Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, and world leaders, as well as Epstein's attempts to meet Musk and his influence on political and business circles.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the phased discontinuation of Model S and Model X electric vehicle production, starting next quarter. The California factory will be retooled for the production of Optimus humanoid robots.
Two Russian citizens have been detained at Camp Pendleton military base in California. They have been accused of unauthorized entry and are being prepared for deportation.
TikTok has reached an out-of-court settlement with a 19-year-old Californian who accused the platform of intentionally fostering addiction and harming mental health. The terms of the agreement are confidential, but this is the second settlement in the case.
Donald Trump has once again threatened tariffs on foreign films, while proposing "low-interest bonds" to support American film production. This initiative is a continuation of previous threats and plans to stimulate the industry.
The Trump administration is reshuffling the leadership of immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis after a second fatal shooting. Gregory Bovino will leave the city, and Tom Homan will lead the mission, reporting directly to the White House.
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit accusing its voice assistant of illegally recording conversations. Users complained about receiving targeted advertising after the assistant's "false accepts."
Federal immigration authorities in the US allowed the self-deportation of a suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist. This enabled him to avoid trial and potential imprisonment.
Usha Vance, wife of US Vice President JD Vance, announced she is expecting their fourth child. They already have three children: Ewan (2017), Vivek (2020), and Mirabel (2021).
A powerful G4 geomagnetic storm, the strongest in two decades, caused the Northern Lights to be visible in Canada, the northern US states, and parts of Europe, including Ukraine. This phenomenon was the result of a massive eruption of charged particles from the Sun.
Authorities in Berkeley, California, have warned pet owners about an outbreak of leptospirosis, detected in rats and two dogs near a homeless encampment. The disease, transmitted through the urine of infected animals, poses a threat to dogs and can be fatal.
Elon Musk has raised the stakes in his legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft, demanding between $79 billion and $134 billion in compensation. He claims the companies deceived him by deviating from the startup's original non-profit goals.
NASA and JAXA astronauts and a Roscosmos cosmonaut landed off the coast of California. Mike Finke set a record by spending 549 days in space.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence model Grok has implemented technological measures to prevent the editing of images of real people into revealing clothing. This restriction applies to all users, including paid subscribers, and will be enforced in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
Four astronauts are leaving the ISS due to an unknown illness of one of the crew members, returning to Earth a month earlier than planned. This is the first medical evacuation in NASA's history.
Kepler Communications Inc. has successfully launched 10 new satellites into low Earth orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. These satellites, each weighing 300 kg, will serve as "orbital data centers" and use lasers for data transmission.
American actor Daniel Stern, known for his role in the film "Home Alone," was fined in California for attempting to order escort services. The incident occurred on December 10, and the actor received a fine and a court summons.
Today, Grosu premiered a music video for the song "Living Life to the Fullest" with "mysterious performer Don Maron," who is likely Grosu's husband, Roman Polyansky.
A rare copy of "Action Comics No. 1," which belonged to Nicolas Cage, has sold for a record $15 million. This 1938 comic, stolen in 2000, set a new absolute record for value.
The joint venture Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) presented a new Afeela electric vehicle prototype at CES in Las Vegas. The production model Afeela 1 will begin to be delivered to customers in California at the end of 2026, with sales expanding to Arizona in 2027.
New research confirms the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis, where a fragmented comet exploded over North America. This led to the extinction of mammoths and the decline of the ancient Clovis culture.
Trump has abandoned plans to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. This decision comes after a series of lawsuits blocked the administration's initiatives.
In France, a ban on the production and sale of cosmetics and most clothing containing dangerous "forever chemicals" PFAS comes into force. The French law, approved in February, prohibits the production, import or sale of such products from January 2026, with the exception of some industrial textiles.
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $10 million in civil penalties to settle allegations of violating federal laws regarding the collection of children's data. The U.S. Department of Justice alleged that Disney failed to label some of its YouTube videos as child-directed, which allowed for the unlawful collection of children's personal information without parental consent.
The series "Stranger Things" has accumulated 1. 2 billion views in its nine years of existence, surpassing all other Netflix series in total viewing time. The project also created 8,000 jobs and brought $1.4 billion to the American economy.
A storm warning has been issued in New York due to expected precipitation of up to 28 centimeters, leading to the cancellation of 886 flights at three airports. On the US West Coast, particularly in California, the storm has caused floods, destruction, and the deaths of at least three people.
