Judge denies Musk's request to block OpenAI for-profit conversion but welcomes trial

Judge Denies Musk’s Request to Block OpenAI’s For-Profit Plan

The court said that Elon Musk could proceed with other parts of a lawsuit he brought against OpenAI last year.

The New York Times - 4d

Judge orders nationwide block on Trump’s transgender youth health care policy

A federal judge has extended a nationwide block on President Donald Trump’s executive orders halting federal funding for providers of gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19

ABC News - 4d

New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire

A New Mexico state district judge who presided over the widely publicized trial of actor Alec Baldwin for a fatal movie set shooting is getting ready to retire from the bench

ABC News - 2d

Trump denies Musk clashed with cabinet members

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back against Elon Musk’s downsizing of the federal workforce in a recent closed-door cabinet meeting, according to two ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump denies reports of infighting between Cabinet, Elon Musk

President Trump is pushing back against reports of infighting between his Cabinet and Elon Musk. He also appears to be reversing course on tariffs again, with new threats against Canada.

CBS News - 1d

France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH

Bernard Squarcini was found guilty of organizing a bizarre illegal surveillance operation on a gadfly journalist at the request of the luxury company, among other offenses.

The New York Times - 2d

Daughter of Pelicot Accuses Him of Rape in Police Complaint

Dominique Pelicot, who was convicted of drugging and raping his wife for years, had denied abusing his daughter in a trial that horrified France.

The New York Times - 2d

3/8: Saturday Morning

Trump denies reports of infighting between Cabinet, Elon Musk; Why baseball glove company Nokona stands out on the field.

CBS News - 18h

A.I. Start-Up Anthropic Closes Deal That Values It at $61.5 Billion

The announcement follows new fund-raising efforts from rivals like OpenAI, which is set to close a deal that values the company at $300 billion, and Elon Musk’s xAI.

The New York Times - 6d

UK watchdog drops competition review of Microsoft's OpenAI deal

Britain’s competition watchdog says it has dropped its review of Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI

ABC News - 4d

French surgeon on trial accused of raping, abusing 299 people

A former surgeon is set to stand trial in France for the alleged rape or sexual abuse of 299 victims

ABC News - Feb. 24

With Carrie Underwood as a judge, can 'American Idol' thrive in the TikTok era?

The country star is experiencing a full-circle moment, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel for the 23rd season of the show.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

With Carrie Underwood as a judge, can 'American Idol' thrive in the TikTok era?

The country star is experiencing a full-circle moment, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel for the 23rd season of the show.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Judges and world leaders defy Trump as Congress sits on sidelines

Federal judges and foreign leaders are acting as the emergency brakes to Trump as he pushes to remake the world.

NBC News - 11h

In AI Agent Battle, Meta Seeks Total Dominance as OpenAI Plans to Charge $20K for Some Models

If your company isn’t already using AI, the arrival of “agent” tools may change your mind. Meta wants this to happen, and OpenAI is planning on hefty prices for some advanced systems.

Inc. - 2d

7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director

The trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris court

ABC News - 4d

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Files to Trademark ‘Telepathy’

The brain implant company cofounded by Elon Musk is moving to trademark several product names, including Telepathy and Telekinesis.

Wired - 1d

Tesco trials giant trolley scales in Gateshead

Trolleys are weighed before checkout to identify any items customers might have missed or scanned twice.

BBC News - 1d

'Size bias is ingrained in our culture': Women on life after weight-loss jabs

Women who have quickly lost weight say strangers are now more likely to smile at them or strike up a conversation.

BBC News - 20h

Trump insists Musk, Rubio have 'great relationship'

President Trump insisted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and close Trump adviser Elon Musk have a "great relationship" following an explosive report that the two clashed during a contentious ...

The Hill - 20h

Kings blow out De'Aaron Fox and Spurs in PG's return to Sacramento

Sacramento gave De'Aaron Fox a warm welcome, then a rough night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

‘SNL’ pokes fun at Musk, Rubio during cold open

The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” featured James Austin Johnson’s version of President Trump attempting to bring together Marco Rubio and Elon Musk during the cold open. The show went on ...

NBC News - 14h

Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...

The Hill - 6h

Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources

During a charged Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House, Elon Musk clashed with top Cabinet officials, sources told ABC News

ABC News - 1d

Elon Musk Is Making Republicans Sweat and Giving Democrats a New Target

His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.

The New York Times - 1d

Rubio and Trump Officials Clash With Elon Musk in an Explosive Meeting

Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.

The New York Times - 1d

Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk

A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.

CBS News - 17h

'SNL' taps into cynicism over Elon Musk's White House influence

Questions about tech investor Elon Musk's extraordinary influence in President Donald Trump's White House found answers that doubled as punchlines on "Saturday Night Live."

NBC News - 14h

Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pioneering full-time Black Elphaba

Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.”

ABC News - 2d

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam reportedly turns down Myles Garrett's meeting request amid trade standoff

The Cleveland Browns-Myles Garrett relationship isn't getting any warmer.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lobster fishermen can sue environmental group for defamation, judge says

A federal court has ruled that a group of fishermen can sue one of the world’s largest seafood watchdog groups for defamation for publishing a report that described Maine lobster as an unwise ...

ABC News - 5d

Impeached South Korean president released from prison ahead of insurrection trial

Both supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol and those who backed his impeachment rallied in Seoul ahead of his release. South Korea’s impeached conservative president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been released from ...

The Guardian - 19h

Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics

As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.

NBC News - 22h

Trump downplays infighting between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, other officials

President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the ...

CBS News - 20h

Trump downplays infighting between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, other officials

President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the ...

CBS News - 20h

Minnesota considers blocking 'nudify' apps that use AI to make explicit images without consent

Minnesota is considering a new strategy for cracking down on deepfake pornography

ABC News - 5d

There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk

Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.

The New York Times - 2h

'SNL' cold open spoofs Rubio, Musk clash mediated by Trump

The recent “Saturday Night Live” cold open spoofed a reported clash between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In the sketch, James Austin Johnson’s President Trump is ...

The Hill - 7h

SimilarWeb data: This obscure AI startup grew 8,658% while OpenAI crawled at 9%

SimilarWeb data reveals dramatic AI market upheaval with Deepseek (8,658% growth) and Lovable (928% growth) dominating.

VentureBeat - 3d

Judge denies Musk's request to block OpenAI for-profit conversion but welcomes trial

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