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.
Robert Habeck said Elon Musk's comments on zero tariffs are a sign of fear. He called on Musk to demand that Trump end the trade war.
Los Angeles County has agreed to pay $4 billion to settle more than 6,800 sexual abuse claims, some dating back to 1959. Most of the cases involve allegations of abuse in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
Due to growing tensions between countries, some Canadians who own homes in the U. S. have decided to sell them. Canadians are concerned about insurance and the Trump administration's decisions.
American writer Lisa Jane Smith, known for the series of books "The Vampire Diaries", has died at the age of 66 after a 10-year battle with an autoimmune disease. Her books became the basis for the popular series.
China is actively implementing 6G, setting technological standards. The US and Europe are in no hurry to develop 6G due to the slow deployment of 5G.
The US Secretary of Health claims that phones cause cancer, worsen academic performance and lead to drug use. France is also planning a ban for children under 15.
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket with the NROL-57 payload. The rocket launched from California as part of a mission for the US National Reconnaissance Office.
Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. The company is accused of favoring white and Asian employees.
Tesla received its first permit from California to launch a robotaxi. The company will be able to control the fleet of cars and transport employees on pre-planned trips.
A California court has ordered Starbucks to pay Michael Garcia $50 million for burns sustained from spilled hot coffee in 2020. The company plans to appeal the verdict.
The Trump administration is not abandoning its plan for mass layoffs and budget cuts. Despite acknowledging mistakes, the White House promises to fight court decisions regarding the reinstatement of those dismissed.
NASA sent the SPHEREx telescope into space to study the origin of the Universe and the PUNCH mission to study the solar atmosphere. Both missions launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
A 3. 9-magnitude earthquake struck North Hollywood during the post-Oscar celebration. Eyewitnesses reported strong shaking and swaying of high-rise buildings, but there were no casualties.
