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Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool case, blaming damage on ‘botched’ installation - NBC News
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has dropped its case against a former Olympic canoeist charged in connection with damage to the Reflecting Pool, acknowledging their allegatio…

Google Earth releases, swiftly retracts AI feature to make fake satellite images - Ars Technica
“What on earth is Google doing?” Misinformation fears spur walk-back of AI tool.…

Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for Pixel - 9to5Google
Following the last release over two weeks ago, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is rolling out today for Pixel devices....…
Can a GLP-1 treat alcohol disorder? Veterans Affairs starts a study to find out. - The Washington Post
The trial follows earlier signs that GLP-1s can reduce symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction similarly to how they reduce “food noise” for people struggling with obesity.…

The Harrison Bader scooter crash story keeps getting messier - SFGATE
New details have emerged about Harrison Bader's San Francisco scooter crash, including that he reportedly has "not fully cooperated" with the Giants' inquiry.…
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video: "A remarkable moment" - CBS News
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.…

Cape Fear Goes Fully Off The Rails With A Bizarre, Bloody Finale — Grade The Series! - TVLine
Apple TV's Cape Fear saved its most ridiculous plot twists for last — read our finale recap, and grade it in our poll.…
F-35 fighter jet crashes near San Diego Marine Corps base, sparking fire - CBS News
An aerial photo shows a smoking F-35 fighter jet next to scorched vegetation in a field at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.…
Tax returns show California’s Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually - AP News
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024. The couple paid abo…

Tim Cook sees Apple's hybrid AI strategy as a 'competitive weapon' - CNBC
Ahead of the launch of Siri AI, Apple's outgoing CEO Tim Cook said the company will charge for artificial intelligence through iCloud.…