California

Motown legend Smokey Robinson has filed a $500 million defamation lawsuit against women who have accused him of sexual harassment. The singer denies the allegations and claims it is blackmail.

Donald Trump threatened to suspend funding for California if a transgender athlete is allowed to compete in women's competitions. According to Trump, this is unfair to women.

Scientists warn of a growing threat of a powerful earthquake in California. A series of tremors off the coast of Northern California is a wake-up call.

Daniel Williams and Dave Shapiro died in a plane crash that burned a residential neighborhood. The Devil Wears Prada honored the former drummer.

TikTok Shop, a ByteDance division, has announced staffing and organizational changes in the US. The company strives to create a more efficient operating model, despite political and market risks.

Kim Kardashian celebrated the completion of her six-year law studies. Her family and friends organized a graduation ceremony for her, bringing her closer to her dream of practicing law in California.

The United States plans to create an analogue of the Israeli "Iron Dome" to protect against intercontinental missiles. The project involves the deployment of satellite sensors and interceptors in space.

The parole hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez has been moved to August. A judge reduced their sentence, allowing them to apply for release.

An explosion occurred near an infertility clinic in Palm Springs. The FBI called it a terrorist attack, one person died and there are injuries. The causes of the explosion are being investigated.

Progressive Democrats in the U. S. House of Representatives have abandoned the initiative to impeach Trump after pressure from fellow party members. Shri Thanedar has withdrawn his impeachment resolution.

A coalition of 20 state attorneys general have filed lawsuits over the Trump administration's threats to withhold funds if states do not agree to immigration enforcement measures.

May 13 is World Future Day of Technology, to draw attention to technological development. Also on this day, Leap Frog Day is celebrated, based on the story of Mark Twain.

SpaceX has received approval from U. S. regulators to increase the number of Starship launches from Texas. The company plans to expand the rocket's development for a flight to Mars.

The Israeli NSO Group was ordered to pay Meta $167. 25 million for hacking 1,400 WhatsApp users with Pegasus spyware. Meta will also try to ban NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp.

OpenAI has decided that the non-profit division will continue to control the commercial business. This decision was made after discussions with public leaders and attorneys general's offices.

May 6 is World Asthma Day, aimed at raising awareness of the disease. Also, International No Diet Day, which promotes a positive attitude towards the body.

Donald Trump said the American film industry is dying and plans to introduce a 100% duty on all films produced abroad. Hollywood producers are calling for increased state tax breaks.

Prince Harry has expressed a desire to reconcile with the royal family, but King Charles does not want to talk to him. Security concerns are a major obstacle to Harry's visit with his family to the UK.

French luxury brand Louis Vuitton has raised prices in the US by approximately 4% due to the recent imposition of a 10% tariff on imports. Analysts expect other brands to follow suit.

Meghan Markle reported that her son Archie will soon lose a tooth, just like Prince Louis in a photo published by Kate. Megan was also accused of copying the style of Kate's children.

Tesla has launched a robotaxi service for employees in San Francisco and Austin. The company has received permission in California and plans to launch a fully autonomous service in 2025.

Tesla's revenue fell to $19. 34 billion due to production upgrades, discounts, and Trump's tariffs. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service in Texas and robot production.

Against the background of Trump's customs policy, JCB is doubling its plant in Texas. Despite this, developers are canceling billion-dollar projects due to uncertainty, especially in the field of electric vehicles.

Tesla will open a retro restaurant, a car cinema and 30 Supercharger stations in Los Angeles. The project is almost complete.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is suing Donald Trump. The duties have caused billions of dollars in losses and are illegal, so they will challenge Trump's ability to impose duties without Congress.

A 5. 2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Southern California. The epicenter was near the border with Mexico at a depth of 13 km. There were no reports of serious damage or injuries.

For the first time, the Webb Telescope recorded a planet the size of Jupiter falling into a star. Previously, it was believed that planets are absorbed by the expansion of the star.

Southern California Edison presented a plan to restore Los Angeles after the January fires. It includes the construction of underground power lines in Altadena and Malibu.

Coachella visitors complain about 12-hour queues and heat. Lack of toilets and poor organization led to comparisons with the failed Fyre Festival.

Aptera Solar EV - an ultra-light car with solar panels, made a trip from Arizona to California. The company has received over 48,000 orders for the production model.