US judge rules Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic unlawful

A US judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic, the latest turn in the Claude maker’s high-stakes fight with the military over AI safety on the battlefield. Anthropic’s lawsuit in California federal court alleges that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth overstepped his authority when he designated Anthropic a national security supply-chain risk, a label the government can apply to companies that expose military systems to potential infiltration or sabotage by adversaries. Hegseth’s unprecedented move, which blocked Anthropic from certain military contracts, followed Anthropic’s refusal to allow the military to use its Claude AI models for US surveillance or autonomous weapons. Anthropic executives have said it could cost the company billions of dollars in lost business…

Mets’ Bo Bichette not expected to miss much time with ankle issue

Bo Bichette isn’t expected to miss much time after suffering a left ankle contusion in the Mets’ loss on Wednesday night. The team’s starting third baseman wasn’t in the lineup for the series finale against the Brewers on Thursday. Though he was available off the bench, he did not play.…

San Francisco Democrats break ranks and vote against state billionaire tax

California’s billionaire tax is splintering state Democrats, with the latest sign of division coming from deep-blue San Francisco, where the local Democratic Party voted Wednesday not to endorse the ballot measure. San Francisco’s Democratic leaders delivered a stunning rebuke of Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time…

Lakers’ top options after LA’s failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga

The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt.  And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16…

Mayor Karen Bass makes stunning move on illegal street vendors

Illegal street vendors are getting a free pass in Los Angeles — a slap in the face to brick-and-mortar businesses — after Mayor Karen Bass ordered cops to stop issuing criminal citations to vendors who flout the rules. Bass’ office told the California Post Thursday that the mayor “stands firmly…

California brewery abruptly closes down after 12-year run

A beloved California brewery has closed its doors after 12 years in business. Electric Brewing Company in Murrieta abruptly closed on Saturday following an emotional social media announcement. “We’ve been working through a possible sale for some time, and while many of you knew changes were coming, nothing was official…

Housing report cards crown Midwest, South as leaders as 6 states fail out

The states with the best affordability for homebuyers and that are facilitating the most construction of new homes are centered in the Midwest and South, according to a new report. Realtor.com released the 2026 edition of its housing report cards for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, which showed that states…

Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ reflecting pool turns nasty green after M glow-up — admin blames Obama

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool still needs some algae emancipation. Just days after the iconic Reflecting Pool reopened following President Trump’s $14 million renovation to seal the concrete bottom with an “American flag blue,” its familiar gnarly-looking green algae once again took over. “Versus previous administrations, the National Park Service is actually maintaining the beautifully…

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