Kratom regulation bill dies quietly in California
A California bill that would have imposed regulations on kratom products was quietly shelved Thursday following a standoff between advocacy…
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Editorial: Generative AI is energy intensive and could undermine progress in the fight against climate change
Artificial intelligence is one of the most advanced technologies in the world. Fast growing AI technologies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta,…
Paramount begins mass layoffs ahead of Skydance merger
Paramount Global on Tuesday launched a deep round of job cuts, a move aimed at eliminating nearly 2,000 jobs by…
Class action lawsuit highlights drawbacks of hydrogen fuel cell cars
When he first bought his Toyota Mirai in 2022, Ryan Kiskis was a happy man. He loved the idea of…
The worlds of 'Avatar' and 'Coco' are coming to the Disneyland Resort.
Walt Disney created it. James Cameron will help enrich it. The Disneyland Resort, now in its seventh decade, will feature…
Disney announces 'Greatest Showman' musical at D23
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for: “The Greatest Showman” takes the stage. Disney Theatricals is…
Netflix shows 'Arcane' and 'Heartstopper' leaked in security breach
A security breach at one of Netflix's production partners caused as-yet-unreleased episodes of popular shows to leak online this week.…
California's AI bill: Will it protect consumers or gut the technology?
August 8, 2024 3 am Pacific Time California is a world leader in artificial intelligence, which means we’re expected to…
Napster-era villain RIAA takes aim at AI firms: 'It's a lot more fun now'
Last week, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the NO FAKES Act, designed to protect the voices and images…
Feds reject permit to install bottled water pipeline in national forest
In a decision that could end a years-long battle over commercial water extraction from public lands, the U.S. Forest Service…