Newsom asks state legislature for $25M legal defense fund before Trump takes office

In anticipation of lawsuits against the incoming Trump administration, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state legislators to set aside $25 million to create a litigation fund. The money will be set aside for the California Department of Justice to fight the federal government in the courts, the governor's office said Monday, with the goals of…

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Business

Will Cyber Monday outpace Black Friday sales, setting a new record?

By the end of Cyber Monday, analysts at Adobe predict consumers will have spent up to $13.5 billion -- marking the biggest online shopping day of all time. It would surpass the record that was reached just a few days prior, on Black Friday, when shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online, according to Adobe…

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Business

Stunning or rubbish? Jaguar’s new concept car divides opinion

Luxury car maker Jaguar has unveiled its new electric concept car and, like a recent controversial teaser video, it has divided opinion. Some on social media said the new Type 00 car is "exciting" and "absolutely stunning" while others called it "rubbish" and told Jaguar's designers to "go back to the drawing board". The carmaker,…

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Technology

AI Explained: The Fine Art of AI Optimization

Major technology companies are racing to shrink their artificial intelligence (AI) systems as mounting computing costs push them to rethink how they build and deploy their most advanced programs. This efficiency drive marks a significant shift in the industry, where the focus is moving from raw power to streamlined performance. The process, known as AI optimization,…

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Technology

WhatsApp to Drop Support for These iPhones Starting May 2025

WhatsApp is set to end support for iOS versions older than iOS 15.1 from May next year, removing the chat platform's compatibility with several iPhone models in the process. From May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus models. Users with those devices…

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Technology

Google Maps is getting smarter with Waze’s help

Over ten years after buying Waze, Google has finally been blending the platform with its own navigation app, with the latest step being the addition of live Waze incident reports to Google Maps. Back in July, Google revealed plans to simplify incident reporting by merging insights from both Maps and Waze users. Around the same…

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Health

The 21 Best Cyber Monday Fitness Deals That Are Totally Worth It

If you are like me, you may overindulge a bit during the holidays. (I already did with Halloween candy and now Thanksgiving pies... oops!) If this is relatable, I for one won't shame you. We all have setbacks and are finding the balance of enjoying the little things in life, celebrating holiday festivities without guilt,…

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Health

When body image woes come wrapped in a bow

The latest exercise gear and gadgets regularly appear atop holiday shopping guides, but that doesn’t mean a new pair of running shoes or a gym membership is a foolproof gift for your loved one. While physical activity offers mental and physical health benefits for most people, working out has become so closely associated…

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Technology

Is your boss talking too much? AI can tell them

The writer is author of ‘Think Big’, an associate professor at the London School of Economics and founding director of The Inclusion Initiative. When different generations of colleagues get together to discuss ideas and make decisions, there is usually no shortage of potential conflict. But there is one thing Gen Z, millennials, Gen Xers and…

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Sports Technology

Top NFL matchups to target for Week 13 betting

Over the years, PFF data scientists have conducted extensive studies to better understand and predict player performance. While many of these foundational works continue to shape discussions and influence analysis, the focus here is on identifying how those insights apply to specific weekly matchups and uncovering opportunities the betting market may have overlooked. Some bets…

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