In a significant development within the highly competitive artificial intelligence landscape, OpenAI, the developer behind the widely used ChatGPT service, has reportedly begun utilizing Google’s specialized AI chips, known as Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), to power some of its core products and services. This move, according to a source with close knowledge of the matter,…
Los Angeles, CA – In a significant cultural moment for Southern California, the new David Geffen Galleries building at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) hosted its inaugural public event on Thursday night, June 26, 2025. This highly anticipated preview featured an extraordinary performance led by acclaimed jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, joined by…
Anticipation surrounding Hollywood star Brad Pitt’s latest cinematic venture, the racing drama provisionally titled ‘F1’, culminated with its opening day release, revealing initial box office figures that position the film as a notable contender in the current theatrical landscape. Early returns from its debut suggest a promising start, particularly when compared to other major releases….
LOS ANGELES, CA – A suspect has been formally charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in connection with two separate shooting incidents that targeted teenagers and a police officer in Santa Monica last month. Authorities allege the attacks were intentional and premeditated, leading to serious felony counts. David John Hairston, 30, faces…
Los Angeles, CA – Officials convened on Friday, June 27, at the Los Angeles County Fire headquarters to deliver a somber outlook on the approaching 2025 wildfire season. The briefing highlighted that significantly lighter than average rainfall has led to tinder-dry vegetation across vast swathes of California, creating conditions ripe for intense and prolonged wildfires,…
LOS ANGELES – The city of Los Angeles is grappling with a mounting fiscal challenge, intensified by an unprecedented surge in legal settlements and jury verdicts. In the fiscal year 2024, the city disbursed a staggering $289 million in payouts to resolve legal claims, a figure that represents a sharp escalation compared to previous years…
The Trump administration’s recent reversal of a temporary pause on immigration enforcement raids targeting key sectors like farms, hotels, and restaurants has injected significant uncertainty into the U.S. economy. This move, which ended a brief period of relief for businesses heavily reliant on foreign-born labor, has sparked renewed fear among workers and confusion within industries,…
LOS ANGELES – Downtown Los Angeles restaurants and bars are navigating a complex period of recovery following recent civil unrest and temporary curfews that disrupted operations and led to significant business losses. Despite the challenges, including canceled reservations and visible damage, the message from businesses and authorities is clear: downtown is safe to visit, and…
James Webb Space Telescope Delivers Groundbreaking Atmospheric Data on Earth-Sized World In a significant stride for exoplanet characterization, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has successfully gathered and released highly anticipated data detailing the atmospheric composition of LHS 475 b, an Earth-sized world located approximately 41 light-years away. The groundbreaking analysis, published today in the…
Lights Up on a New Reality When the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA halted Hollywood productions in late 2023 and again in mid-2024, headlines fixated on marquee star salaries and writers’ streaming-residuals fights. Less visible—but no less vital—were the thousands of grips, camera assistants, setdressers, art department interns, and production assistants (PAs) whose…
