Grand Theft Auto 6: Car-top twerking, flamingos in a crazy Miami
The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer depicts the city’s extremes – what does it tell us about US culture?
LAFC’s bid for MLS Cup history undone by disastrous stretch in loss to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — LAFC entered Saturday’s MLS Cup final 90 minutes from history. It finished the game looking ahead to next year after losing 2-1 to the Columbus Crew on a chilly, rainy night in central Ohio. “The season was a success for us, regardless of the result tonight. I don’t think any other teams has…
AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence
The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement.
Four Southern California Hilton hotels reach deals with striking workers, suggesting momentum
After five months of on-and-off strikes by Southern California hotel workers, there are signs of progress toward a resolution. On Friday, Unite Here Local 11 announced it had reached a tentative contract agreement with the Beverly Hilton covering more than 500 unionized workers. The union struck deals Saturday with two other properties managed by Hilton:…
MLS commissioner isn’t adding fourth designated player after ‘most successful season’
COLUMBUS, Ohio. — MLS commissioner Don Garber gave his annual state of the league address Friday. And the state of the league is so good, Garber said, that he expects no major initiatives will be adopted for the coming season. No news is big news for a league whose only constant has been change through its…
‘He understands the moment.’ How Steve Cherundolo led LAFC back to the MLS Cup final
COLUMBUS, Ohio — There are a number of ways to describe LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo. He’s the only person to win the MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield in his first season as a manager. With his team’s appearance in Saturday’s MLS championship game against the Columbus Crew, he’ll become one of only three coaches to take…
Microsoft’s links with OpenAI to be examined by competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if links between the two could be considered a merger.
Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat
It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X.
Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better
Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.
Elliott: Quinton Byfield proving his doubters wrong as he fuels Kings’ strong start
Patience might be a virtue, but it’s not always a popular sentiment in a win-now, tweet-fast world. When the burden and high expectations that go with being chosen second overall in the 2020 NHL draft weren’t sitting comfortably on the broad shoulders of 6-foot-5, 225-pound Quinton Byfield, he was condemned by some fans as a…
