(Bloomberg/Skylar Woodhouse and Matt Day) — Amazon.com Inc. said Tuesday it will not display the cost of US tariffs on products after the White House blasted the reported move and President Donald Trump called Jeff Bezos to complain. “The team that runs our ultra low cost Amazon Haul store has considered the idea of listing … Read more
Fresh off a win in court last week against the Trump administration, Santa Clara County and San Francisco are joining a national coalition in a new lawsuit against the federal government — this time taking aim at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The lawsuit, which was filed on Monday in the United States District … Read more
A.I.’s failure to read human social cues could pose serious risks for the future of self-driving vehicles. Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images While A.I. excels at solving complex logical problems, it falls short when understanding social dynamics. A new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University reveals that A.I. systems … Read more
Pettibon’s archive captures the full sweep of a career that bridges Southern California’s punk scene and the wider art world. Photo by Richard Hartog/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Last month, the Getty announced that the Getty Conservation Institute’s Reference Collection and the Getty Research Institute (GRI) Special Collections had acquired the archive of Raymond … Read more
By Lynda Balslev | TasteFood This noodle bowl checks the boxes for a healthy and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed warm or cold. Are you a fan of tofu? If not, this recipe may convert you (and there’s an optional chicken substitute provided as well, so read on). First, let’s address the elephant in … Read more
Over the past few years, the legal cannabis industry in the United States has experienced remarkable growth, with states like New York leading the charge. Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2021, New York’s market has been on an upward trajectory, reflecting broader national trends toward acceptance and commercialization of cannabis products. New York’s … Read more
A lion in the Samara Mara Karoo grasslands. Courtesy Marnus Ochse “Judging by the footprint, I’d say the rhino passed this way half an hour after sunrise.” I was surprised by the certainty in the ranger’s voice until—playing Sherlock to my Watson—he patiently explained his deduction: “These faint lines that were interrupted by the rhino’s … Read more
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andre Agassi, 55; Uma Thurman, 55; Michelle Pfeiffer, 67; Jerry Seinfeld, 71. Happy Birthday: Put your energy to work for you this year. Refuse to let anger and frustration steal your thunder when focusing on progress and taking care of business are the better alternatives. Welcome positive change and be … Read more
DEAR HARRIETTE: Earlier this year, I met someone at a friend’s birthday party. I thought he was handsome, and my friend ended up fixing us up. We live in different states, so we exchanged numbers and kept in touch. We talked often on the phone, and I felt comfortable with him. He offered to visit … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Our son and his girlfriend had our first grandchild 18 months ago. We helped them move out of their rental house before the baby was born and buy a cute little house, which we made sure was in good shape before they moved in. (They had ruined the rental property with a couple … Read more