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SPACEX AND ΧΑΙ COMBINE IN BOLD BET ON ORBITAL AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX will acquire xAI, creating what analysts say could become the most valuable private company in the world. The merger brings together SpaceX's launch, satellite, and orbital operations with xAI's large-scale artificial intelligence models, forming a single platform designed to power AI workloads from space.
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PLURIBUS SEASON 2 IS MOVING FORWARD-JUST NOT AT A RUSHED PACE
Vince Gilligan has confirmed that Pluribus will return for a second season, but viewers hoping for a lightning-fast turnaround will need patience.
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APPLE'S SILENT AI BET: WHY ITS $2 BILLION Q.AI DEAL SIGNALS A NEW ERA FOR VOICE COMPUTING
Apple has quietly completed one of the largest acquisitions in its history, purchasing Israeli startup Q.ai for an estimated $2 billion.
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CALIFORNIA PLANS NEW EV INCENTIVES THAT WILL REQUIRE AUTOMAKERS TO MATCH STATE FUNDS
California is preparing a major overhaul of its electric-vehicle incentive strategy, proposing a $200 million program that would require automakers to match state funds in order to participate.
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APPLE EXTENDS IMESSAGE AND FACETIME SUPPORT ON OLDER MACS AND APPLE WATCHES
Apple has issued new software updates for older Macs and Apple Watches that can't upgrade to the latest operating systems, preventing a behind-the-scenes certificate expiration from disrupting core services like iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation.
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INTEL AND SOFTBANK BET ON NEXT-GENERATION AI MEMORY WITH ZAM PARTNERSHIP
A new partnership between Intel and a SoftBank-backed memory startup is bringing the chipmaker back into the memory conversation—without building fabs or returning to conventional DRAM manufacturing.
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TSMC PLANS ADVANCED AI CHIP PRODUCTION IN JAPAN AS KUMAMOTO PLANT MOVES TO 3NM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is preparing to take a major step in its global expansion strategy by bringing some of its most advanced chipmaking technology to Japan.
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GOOGLE TEASES PIXEL 10A AHEAD OF FEBRUARY PRE-ORDERS
Google has offered its first official glimpse of the Pixel 10a, confirming the arrival of its next midrange smartphone while keeping most technical details under wraps.
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THE FAMILIAR MINI TRACKER UPGRADED WITH IMPROVED PRECISION FINDING
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CRIMSON DESERT SURGES PAST 2 MILLION WISHLISTS AS HYPE BUILDS FOR 2026
South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has confirmed that its long-awaited open-world action RPG Crimson Desert has crossed a major milestone: more than two million wishlists across global digital storefronts.
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AMAZON TURNS TO AI TO SPEED UP TV AND FILM PRODUCTION
Amazon is moving deeper into artificial intelligence for entertainment, unveiling plans to use AI tools to accelerate how movies and television series are developed, produced, and finished.
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APPLE SPORTS ADDS LIVE PGA AND LPGA COVERAGE TO IPHONE
Apple has expanded the Apple Sports app with full support for men’s and women’s professional golf, giving iPhone users real-time access to scores, leaderboards, and round-by-round performance across the biggest tournaments.
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Los Angeles Times
Wealth-tax proposals? That's rich.
WHEN government grows to dominate ever-larger shares of the economy and when politicians refuse to be responsible about what they spend, there’s a predictable next move: insist that the problem is “the rich” not paying enough.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Right offers ‘all-American’ Super Bowl halftime show
Turning Point USA plans underwhelming alternative to protest Bad Bunny’s show.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Veterinarian accused of botching surgeries loses his state license
A California veterinarian's license has been revoked after an inspection found a stomach-churning list of more than two dozen violations, including “deceased neonatal puppies” discovered in open buckets in a freezer and containers of animal parts.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
City rejects moratorium on warehouse projects
Moreno Valley leaders vote down 45-day ban, an effort that nearby areas have adopted amid pollution concerns
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Date is set for opening Geffen building
LACMA's new facility will welcome museum members April 19 and general public May 4.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Bonta denounces Trump's fraud claims
The attorney general notes efforts by state have recovered nearly $2.7 billion since 2016.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Keeping his cool during a wild time
Alexander Skarsgård stars in a 'kinky gay biker' film, appears in 'The Moment' and hosts 'SNL'
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Last arms pact ends for U.S., Russia
The Kremlin said Thursday that it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, and President Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Lawmakers want insurers to explain tough rules for wildfire payouts
Congressional letter raises possibility that receipt requests may violate consumer law.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Slotkin rejects DOJ request for interview on 'illegal orders' video
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is refusing to voluntarily comply with a Justice Department investigation into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders” — escalating a dispute that President Trump has publicly pushed.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.S., Russia to reestablish military-to-military dialogue
The United States and Russia agreed Thursday to reestablish high-level, military-to-military dialogue after a meeting between senior Russian and American military officials in Abu Dhabi, the U.S. military in Europe said.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mexican bats head farther north for this nectar
Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed to lap up the famous desert plant’s nectar during nightly flights.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Minn. man accused of threatening ICE officers
U.S. attorney general alleges Kyle Wagner advocated violence on social media.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Vehicle is struck by train in Glendale, killing 1
A Metrolink train traveling from the Antelope Valley to downtown Los Angeles slammed into a car, killing one occupant of the car, according to authorities.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Unions urge Newsom, lawmakers to rein in AI
Failing to shield jobs, prevent spying could hurt a presidential campaign, they warn.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Washington Post laying off a third of its staff
Large reduction is a psychic blow at a paper famous for its Watergate coverage.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Stephen Miller has competition
Re “Getting rid of the worst? Start with Miller,” California Voices, Jan. 31
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Artist dreams up a world where anything is possible
The paintings and videos in Sarah Sze’s experimental show explore mind’s eye.
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