Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in the series "Euphoria" and "Grey's Anatomy," has died at the age of 53 after a battle with ALS. His family announced his death on Thursday, stating that the actor spent his last days surrounded by loved ones.
California is experiencing a powerful winter storm with thunderstorms, hurricane-force winds, and extreme precipitation, causing transportation collapse and the threat of landslides. Los Angeles authorities have declared maximum readiness and are calling for evacuation in at-risk areas.
OpenAI is considering investing in pharmaceutical companies that use its AI for drug discovery, in exchange for royalties. This would cover the costs of computing power and provide a share of future discoveries.
A group of plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit in a US court against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of making false statements regarding the privacy and security of messages on WhatsApp. The plaintiffs claim that Meta has access to users' "private" messages.
Elon Musk has once again floated the idea of buying Ryanair after a dispute with its CEO, Michael O'Leary. The billionaire conducted a poll on X regarding the acquisition of the company, which has a market value of approximately 30 billion euros.
Nvidia has unveiled its Alpamayo technology for self-driving cars, which will provide "logic" in autonomous vehicles. The company is collaborating with Mercedes to create a self-driving car that will appear in the US in the coming months.
Northern California faced massive flooding due to heavy rains and the strongest tides in two decades. The elements paralyzed traffic, flooded residential areas, and caused people to be evacuated from their cars.
Victoria Kafka Jones, daughter of Hollywood star Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day. The 34-year-old actress, known for her roles in "Men in Black II" and "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada," died of unknown causes.
A massive power outage left 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco (California, USA) without electricity. This led to the closure of restaurants, shops, and significant disruptions to transport links.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the decision of the San Francisco International Wine Competition to disqualify 15 Russian wineries from the 2025 competition. Their wines will be disposed of due to violations of US sanctions legislation imposed in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
China's National Health Commission announced that starting in 2026, it will cover all childbirth-related expenses, including prenatal check-ups. This decision is part of Beijing's efforts to stimulate the birth rate and address the demographic crisis.
A San Francisco resident gave birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi while en route to a medical center. Mother and baby arrived at the hospital safely and are doing well.
Car and battery manufacturer BYD is completing a 130 square kilometer plant in Zhengzhou, China, which will become the world's largest complex for the production of electric vehicles and batteries. It will produce up to one million electric cars annually.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was served with a legal document during a public event in San Francisco. The subpoena is related to a lawsuit against Altman by the Stop AI group.
Flights are massively delayed at US airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay for the second month. In total, more than 4,000 flights have been delayed and more than 500 canceled.
On October 18, millions of people across the United States will demonstrate under the slogan "No Kings. " In the House of Representatives, Republican leaders stated that this is a "demonstration against the USA." There are also comments that the rallies are intended to distract from the shutdown of Congress.
Two San Francisco families have filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that faulty Cybertruck door handles trapped three students in a burning car after an accident. This led to their deaths from smoke and burns.
FIFA reminded Donald Trump that it would be the one to decide on the relocation of the 2026 World Cup matches. FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani emphasized that football is more important than any world leaders.
The Korean restaurant Atomix in New York took first place in the first rating of "The 50 Best Restaurants in North America", compiled based on the votes of 300 food industry experts. The 12-course tasting menu at Atomix costs $450 per person.
In Guizhou province, the world's highest bridge was opened, spanning the Huajiang Gorge 625 meters above the Beipanjiang River. It cuts travel time from two hours to two minutes, being almost nine times higher than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Google DeepMind unveiled new Gemini Robotics 1. 5 and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 models, enabling robots to perform multi-step tasks. The robots can sort laundry and recycle waste, as well as adapt to new conditions.
US President Donald Trump stated that US air is being polluted due to the activities of other countries, particularly China. He also noted that China dumps garbage into the ocean, which drifts to the US coast.
Former chef Valentino Luchin, who once worked in famous San Francisco restaurants, found himself behind bars after a series of three bank robberies in one day. This is not the first such incident in his biography, as he already robbed a bank in 2018.
A former WhatsApp cybersecurity executive has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data. This could violate a 2020 US government order.
The regional commuter train system in the San Francisco Bay Area halted all trains due to a computer glitch. The problem arose after a computer network update.
Federal Judge Charles Breyer stated that Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth violated federal laws by deploying the National Guard during protests in Los Angeles. This refers to the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which prohibits the use of the military for domestic purposes.
Florida Judge Kathleen Williams has banned the detention of migrants at the "Alligator Alcatraz" center, built in the swamps. The facility must be demolished within 60 days due to environmental damage.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.
The US Federal Court of Appeals reinstated part of the lawsuit against Elon Musk's X platform. The accusations concern the untimely response to a child pornography video that garnered over 167,000 views.
The US has issued the highest level tsunami warning for the northern coast of California after a powerful earthquake near Kamchatka. Waves up to 1.4 meters are expected, and residents are urged to evacuate immediately.
