Meta Platforms' stock surged this week, notching its best performance in years as investors embraced the company's new low-cost artificial intelligence pricing and infrastructure plans. The rally was driven by optimism over Meta's strategy to make AI services more accessible through competitive pricing while expanding its computing infrastructure to support the technology.
Apple sues OpenAI, alleging theft of confidential information
Apple sued OpenAI on Tuesday, alleging the artificial intelligence company stole confidential information and engaged in misconduct that is "normalized and exemplified by leadership." The lawsuit claims the alleged theft represents only the beginning of a broader pattern of misconduct at the San Francisco-based AI company.
Red Sox overcome travel nightmare to beat Mets 6-2
The Boston Red Sox arrived at Citi Field on Friday night looking more like exhausted travelers than a Major League Baseball team—and somehow still managed to beat the New York Mets 6-2. After sweeping the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, the Red Sox headed to O'Hare International Airport for what should have been a routine […]
Adebayo, Herro confrontation points to contract dispute tensions
When Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, former Miami Heat teammates, encountered each other at a Las Vegas practice facility Friday, it appeared to be a celebrity dust-up. But the alleged altercation points to something deeper: a contract dispute disguised as a locker room argument. Adebayo and Herro spent years together on the Heat roster before […]
Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham to Release First Signature Sneaker with Adidas
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is set to release her first signature shoe through Adidas, the "Crazy Energy Sophie Cunningham PE," hitting shelves July 24 at $120. The milestone comes as Cunningham has leveraged social media presence and viral moments to build her brand. She has 2 million Instagram followers and hosts a podcast. Last […]
Atlanta United returns to action in Nashville on July 17
Atlanta United will return to action July 17 in Nashville and will play four road games before returning home Aug. 15 against the New York Red Bulls. The team is hoping to draw the same boisterous crowds that attended FIFA World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this summer.
Nasdaq volatility surge puts traders on edge despite bull market
A divergence between major volatility measures is raising red flags among sophisticated investors, even as traders embrace the ongoing bull market. While the VIX, Wall Street's traditional measure of market fear, remains relatively tame, volatility in Nasdaq-100 options has surged, signaling that savvy investors are hedging their positions against potential losses in technology stocks. The […]
Sleep medicine group backs Sunshine for Our Kids Act establishing permanent standard time
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauded the introduction Tuesday of bipartisan legislation that would establish permanent standard time nationwide. U.S. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon and Pat Harrigan introduced the Sunshine for Our Kids Act in the House of Representatives. The legislation aims to make standard time permanent year-round, eliminating the practice of switching between […]
Taco Bell removes produce from some locations amid illness outbreak
Taco Bell is removing produce from some of its locations following an outbreak of a parasite-caused illness that has sickened more than 1,000 people in Michigan. The chain is taking the precautionary measure as health officials investigate the source of the outbreak.
Think Together Expands to Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Think Together will launch afterschool and expanded learning programming across 13 Santa Maria-Bonita elementary schools beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, expanding access to quality out-of-school time for students in a region where such resources have been limited by geography and economics. The partnership will create nearly 100 education positions while serving a student population […]