Soros-backed New Mexico AG behind B Meta lawsuit accused of seeking ‘tax on speech’

The jaw-dropping $25 billion penalty Meta was slapped with on Oct. 21 is raising questions about New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez’s crackdown on the company’s privacy and content-moderation practices. The massive fine could have a chilling effect on companies doing business in the state, as well as on free speech. Torrez — who entered into politics with a 2016 run for district attorney backed by more than $100,000 in spending from a George Soros-funded super PAC — has faced criticism during his tenure for prosecuting just half the criminal cases referred by law enforcement. But he has taken a far…

CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga quits network after nine years, teases new gig

CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga said Thursday she is leaving the cable news network after nine years. “After nine wonderful years at CNN, I’ve decided to leave for an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” she wrote on X. Golodryga did not disclose her next destination in Thursday’s announcement. “I’m grateful…

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek raises B in latest challenge to OpenAI, Anthropic: report

Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek raked in $15 billion in a fresh fundraising round as it looks to challenge US-based labs like OpenAI and Anthropic, according to a report. The Hangzhou, China-based firm – one of several open-source contenders that have lured users with ultra-cheap, high-performance AI models – twice…

Japan’s MMX mission is on the way to steal a piece of Mars’ largest moon: Why scientists expect a ‘transformative leap’ in science

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter On Monday (Oct. 19), Japan’s space agency launched a first-of-its-kind sample-return mission to Mars. The historic endeavor marks another major step toward humanity’s shared goal of understanding — and perhaps eventually colonizing — one of…

Five rising stars to watch ahead of USMNT’s roster reveal

The U.S. men’s national team’s first camp since the World Cup is expected to feature plenty of young players as the program begins a fresh start heading into the 2030 World Cup cycle. Here are a few to watch for during Thursday’s roster reveal.  Cavan Sullivan, Philadelphia Union, 16 The…

Democrat candidate seen sobbing, praying in patrol car after DUI arrest

Washington state Democrat Krista Perez, who is running for a state House seat, was seen on police video admitting to drinking wine, declining field sobriety tests and begging to go home before praying and crying in the back of a patrol car after her DUI arrest. Perez finished first in last…

Mets’ Robert Stock on IL with season-ending injury, but it could have been worse

Robert Stock’s season ended Wednesday with the disappointment of his placement on the injured list but relief that his situation doesn’t appear serious after he experienced finger numbness. Earlier this season, the Mets right-hander underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. Stock said an MRI exam determined poor circulation in his…

Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Jets as trade drama takes new twist

Connor Hellebuyck was suspended by the Jets in the latest salvo between the star goaltender and the NHL club.  Hellebuyck did not report to training camp this week, which triggered the suspension that was announced on Wednesday and is expected to be addressed by Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff on…

Liberty won’t be making execuses as important stretch run kicks into gear

The FIBA Women’s World Cup break gave the Liberty little time to catch their breath. With more players competing in the tournament than any other WNBA team, the Liberty could have plenty of reasons for a sluggish return later this week. Sabrina Ionescu isn’t interested in hearing them. Right now,…

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