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Verizon Faces Nationwide Outages, Thousands of Customers Left Without Service
Verizon customers across the US experienced widespread outages, with over 100,000 reports of service disruptions and many phones limited to SOS mode.
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Georgia Chemical Plant Fire Spurs Evacuations Over Toxic Smoke Fears
Georgia officials have ordered evacuations after a fire at the BioLab chemical plant near Atlanta spread toxic smoke, though no injuries have been reported.
California Governor Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill Amid Tech Industry Concerns
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial AI safety bill, citing concerns from the tech industry about stifling innovation.
OpenAI Faces $5 Billion in Losses This Year Amid Massive Revenue Surge
OpenAI is projected to lose $5 billion this year despite generating $3.7 billion in revenue, while also pursuing a funding round that could value the company at over $150 billion.
Boeing's Guilty Plea Draws Family Outcry; Federal Hearing Scheduled for Next Month
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for October 11 regarding Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy related to the 737 Max crashes.
7UP Brings Back Shirley Temple Mocktail in Ready-to-Drink Form for the Holidays
7UP is bringing back its nostalgic Shirley Temple mocktail in a ready-to-drink version for the holidays, available at retailers nationwide for a limited time.
Elon Musk's X Faces $5 Million Fine in Brazil to Restore Platform Access
Brazil ordered social platform X to pay over $5 million in fines to lift its service ban, after Elon Musk's company claimed compliance with court orders.
Judge Orders Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify in AI Copyright Infringement Case
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be deposed in a lawsuit brought by authors, including Sarah Silverman, accusing the company of using copyrighted materials to train its AI technology.
Pfizer Announces Withdrawal of Sickle Cell Treatment Oxbryta After Safety Review
Pfizer has decided to withdraw its sickle cell disease treatment Oxbryta from all markets due to safety concerns related to serious complications and deaths.
Meta Introduces Cheaper VR Headset and AI Updates, Along with Sneak Peek at Holographic AR Glasses
Meta has launched a cheaper virtual reality headset, introduced the latest AI updates, and showcased a prototype for holographic AR glasses.