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Woman Charged with Juror Intimidation in Clancy Trial

A woman, who was arrested for taking photos of jury members outside the courthouse in the Lindsay Clancy trial, has been charged with aggravated intimidation of a juror.Dawn Light, 56, is accused of sitting in a restricted area outside the Plymouth courthouse and photographing jurors as they exited the building on Tuesday. Her lawyer called …

Court Rules Google Can Keep Adtech Business Intact

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Google does not have to break up its adtech business — a significant decision following the Justice Department's pursuit of a drastic remedy after the tech giant was identified as operating an illegal monopoly in several online advertising markets. This ruling marks the second instance where Google has successfully …

Buffett’s $38 Billion Alphabet Bet Driven by AI Insights

Warren Buffett's significant investment in Alphabet, largely influenced by AI growth, reveals his ongoing involvement in Berkshire Hathaway, says CEO Greg Abel. Warren Buffett's recent bet on Alphabet is closely tied to the burgeoning AI boom, with Greg Abel indicating that the legendary investor continues to shape decisions at Berkshire Hathaway. Abel, who took over …

Americans Oppose Data Centers Despite AI Popularity

Americans favor AI technology but oppose local data centers due to their disruptive impact and energy needs, posing a challenge for politicians. They're ugly. They're noisy. They sprawl across the landscape. They gobble up energy and water.Americans hate data centers and don't trust the Big Tech companies that need them. But they love using the …

Snowflake Reports 22% Surge on Strong AI Momentum

Snowflake sees a 22% increase in its stock price following robust results, driven by the adoption of its AI coding agent, CoCo. Snowflake Inc. experienced a remarkable uptick, with its stock price increasing by 22% following the release of its latest financial results. The company attributed this growth to significant momentum from its artificial intelligence …

Lil Durk Lists People He Hates in Court Message

In court, Lil Durk named 6ix9ine, NBA YoungBoy, and others as people he hates, central to his ongoing murder-for-hire trial. A notable message from Lil Durk to his manager was shown in court during the rapper’s murder-for-hire trial, in which he names Quando Rondo, among others, on what some have dubbed an "opp list." In …

Clippers Face Harsh NBA Punishment Over Violations

The NBA issues severe penalties to the Clippers in the Kawhi Leonard investigation, igniting discussions on fairness and future implications for the team. The NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers regarding alleged violations related to Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deals resulted in some of the harshest penalties ever handed down by the league. On Wednesday, …

Satellite Images Showcase Burning Man’s Black Rock City

Satellite images reveal the transformation of Black Rock City as preparations for Burning Man unfold in the Nevada desert. Burning Man is transforming Nevada's Black Rock Desert into a temporary metropolis once again.Thousands of participants began entering the gates at midnight on August 30, bringing with them the food, water, shelter, and supplies necessary to …

Lindsay Clancy Trial: Jury Deadlocked on Verdict

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are unable to reach a unanimous verdict after days of deliberation, as the case draws significant attention. Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial tell the judge they still cannot reach a unanimous verdict. It was incredibly tense in the room as the judge told them to keep deliberating. The …

Tim Cook’s Ongoing Role in Apple and Trump Relationship

Tim Cook's new role as executive chairman sees him maintaining key relations with Trump, even after stepping down as Apple's CEO. Tim Cook's tenure as CEO is over. Apple still has an important job for him.On Tuesday, John Ternus took over from Cook as CEO. Following Apple's previously announced succession plan, Cook is now executive …