California already in throes of drought as summer looms
Summer has not even begun and Lake Oroville, the second-largest reservoir in California that provides drinking water to more than 25 million people, is at less than half of its average capacity at this time of year......»»
Swiss glaciers are receding again after 2 punishing years and despite a good start to 2024
The volume of Switzerland's glaciers shrank again this summer, compounding the negative impact of climate change after a devastating two-year run that depleted the ice by more than 10%, scientific experts reported Tuesday......»»
Smoke from megafires puts orchard trees at risk: Effects last months, reducing nut yields
Long-term smoke exposure from massive wildfires lowers the energy reserves of orchard trees and can cut their nut production by half, researchers at the University of California, Davis, found. The smoke can affect trees for months after a megafire, d.....»»
Southern California study finds high levels of airborne plasticizers
A new study documents how Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that's been banned from children's items and beauty products......»»
Q3 sales slip at GM; September volume off at Toyota, Hyundai, Kia
U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to drop in September and the third quarter, with analysts expecting volatility the rest of the year as affordability remains a challenge and the U.S. presidential election looms......»»
Q3 sales slip at GM; September volume off at Hyundai, Kia; Mazda gains
U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to drop in September and the third quarter, with analysts expecting volatility the rest of the year as affordability remains a challenge and the U.S. presidential election looms......»»
September sales fall at Hyundai, Kia
U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to drop in September and the third quarter, with analysts expecting volatility the rest of the year, as affordability remains a challenge and the U.S. presidential election looms......»»
Lebanese troops pull back from border as Israeli ground invasion looms
Lebanese troops pull back from border as Israeli ground invasion looms.....»»
California sues Catholic hospital for denying emergency abortion
California sues Catholic hospital for denying emergency abortion.....»»
East Coast port strike looms as union, management trade wage offers
A strike could stop the flow of everything from food to automobiles at major ports, potentially jeopardizing jobs and stoking inflation weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election......»»
California governor vetoes expansive AI safety bill
Despite increasing calls for regulation, California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the far reaching AI safety bill, SB 1047.....»»
California sues Catholic hospital for refusing to provide emergency abortion
California sues Catholic hospital for refusing to provide emergency abortion.....»»
Apple backs out of backing OpenAI, report claims
Apple dropped out of the $6.5 billion investment round at the 11th hour. Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty) A few weeks back, it was reported that Apple was explori.....»»
CDK wins DMS contract extension with Sonic Automotive
The contract extension with Sonic is a win for market leader CDK, which faced challenges over the summer after two cyberattacks......»»
California enacts car data privacy law to curb domestic violence
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that requires automakers selling internet-connected cars to do more to protect domestic abuse survivors......»»
Major AI bill vetoed by California governor, despite increased calls for regulation
California is home to many of the country’s largest AI innovators, including Apple. Today, they’re all breathing a sigh of relief. Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a major AI regulatory bill that came to his desk, while nonetheless highlighting t.....»»
California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill
Newsom says SB-1047 ignored "smaller, specialized models" and curtailed innovation. Enlarge / California Governor Gavin Newsom, seen speaking to reporters after September's presidential debate. (credit: Getty Images) Cal.....»»
DirecTV agrees to buy satellite rival Dish (and its debt) for one dollar
DirecTV to take on Dish's $10B debt and TPG will buy AT&T's 70% stake in DirecTV. Enlarge / Dish and DirecTV satellite dishes on the roof of an apartment building on April 15, 2013 in San Rafael, California. (credit: Getty Image.....»»
Headband-like device uses speckle contrast optical spectroscopy to predict stroke risk
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a potential new way to measure a person's stroke risk that is cost-effective and noninvasive, akin to a cardiac stress test......»»
A new immersive cinema is helping firefighters to better prepare for megafires
As summer approaches, the threat of bushfires looms. Earlier this month, an out-of-control blaze in Sydney's northern beaches burnt more than 100 hectares of bushland, threatening nearby homes......»»
Exxon Mobil says advanced recycling is the answer to plastic waste: But is it really?
When California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed suit against Exxon Mobil and accused the oil giant of misleading the public about the effectiveness of plastic recycling, many of the allegations surrounded the company's marketing of a process called.....»»