Jan 15 Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Texas argues that technology has improved significantly in the last 20 years, allowing online platforms to quickly and easily check users' ages with a quick picture, making it more like ID checks at traditional stores that were upheld by the… Continue reading
Jan 15 Google signs deal with AP to deliver up-to-date news through its Gemini AI chatbot By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press AP has sought to diversify its revenue stream in recent years and in 2023 signed a deal with OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, enabling the AI company to license AP's archive of news stories to train future versions of its AI… Continue reading
Jan 15 GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories and relief as wildfires burn By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press In an era of constant connection, on-demand expectations, pinpointed preferences and endless customization, browsability and tailoring are second nature. Why not for disaster relief, too?… Continue reading
Jan 15 Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Under recommendations released Tuesday night, obesity would no longer be defined solely by BMI, a calculation of height and weight, but combined with other measurements, such as waist circumference, plus evidence of health problems tied to extra pounds. Continue reading
Jan 15 Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on By Devna Bose, Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Most Americans have developed some level of protection against severe disease from previous COVID-19 infections, vaccinations or both. But immunocompromised people like Scarbro, who has common variable immune deficiency, must be constantly vigilant. Continue reading
Jan 15 As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s awards season turns into a pledge drive By Jake Coyle, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The Oscars have never meant less, but, at the same time, they might be more important than ever as a beacon of perseverance for the reeling movie capital. Continue reading
Jan 15 Firefighters need better weather to fight California’s flames. When will they get relief? By Dana Beltaji, Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Fire danger remains high in parts of Los Angeles that have been ablaze for days, but there is hope that better weather over the weekend will give firefighters battling the flames some much-needed relief. Continue reading
Jan 15 Crews report gains against massive LA wildfires as winds and arsonists complicate the fight By Jaimie Ding, Julie Watson, John Seewer, Associated Press Firefighters reported significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles while also extinguishing smaller blazes set by arsonists. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 8:05 ‘Everything we know is gone’: Fire victims face devastated communities, uncertain future By Stephanie Sy, Marcia Biggs, Mike Fritz, Eliot Barnhart, Kayan Tara Unprecedented warnings about wind conditions have residents around the Los Angeles area on high alert again as firefighters work to control major blazes that have destroyed communities and taken at least 24 lives. Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 6:09 What the California wildfire destruction means for homeowners and insurance By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant One of President-elect Trump's most controversial nominees was the first to face the scrutiny of a Senate confirmation hearing. Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth was questioned Tuesday about alleged sexual and financial misconduct as well as concerns he lacks the experience… Continue watching