OpenAI has appealed a court ruling from last month that forces it to retain ChatGPT data indefinitely as part of a copyright violation case brought by The New York Times in 2023. CEO Sam Altman said in a tweet on X that the judge’s decision “compromises our users’ privacy” and “sets a bad precedent.” In…
Sexual assault survivor advocate Brenda Tracy filed a federal lawsuit against Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees and two individual board members on June 3, alleging they harmed her and her livelihood by mishandling her sexual harassment complaint against former head football coach Mel Tucker. Her 51-page lawsuit accuses the officials of violating their legal…
4 easy home repairs that make a big difference These quick home repairs are low effort yet high impact. Rates for home loans eased, but as housing remains hard to afford, homebuyers have to be as resourceful as possible. In the week ending June 5, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.85%, Freddie Mac announced, down from 6.89% last week,…
Now that most of us have managed to acquire our Switch 2, it’s time to get playing. I mean, testing. The Nintendo Switch 2 became available in stores yesterday and started shipping out to those who got their pre-orders in. Those who pre-ordered via Walmart appeared to have been the luckiest, not only receiving their…
Sony’s 1000X earbuds may get most of the attention in the company’s lineup, but there are gems to be found on the roster for less money. The offers some for $100 less than the flagship WF-1000XM5. There have also been some compelling products under $150 from Sony, and the recently released () also fits the…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase behind us, we now know more about the console than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450). We’re also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are affecting Nintendo’s launch plans. Pre-orders in the US and Canada kicked…
Ford Motor Company: Understanding the automaker’s history, legacy Explore the rich history of Ford Motor Company, from its groundbreaking assembly line innovations to iconic cars like the Model T, Mustang, and F-150. Ford seeks to leverage its U.S. manufacturing base and explore opportunities presented by the changing trade environment. While committed to EVs, Ford has…
Explore USA TODAY’s Most Treasured Views in America for 2025 From Joshua Tree National Park in California to Driftwood Beach in Georgia, check out some of USA TODAY’s Most Treasured Views in America for 2025. Intrepid Travel is launching activist-led trips to U.S. National Parks in response to proposed budget cuts. The trips aim to…
The Voxel Agents has significantly expanded its indie hit game, The Gardens Between, and has remade it for virtual reality. It has debuted the new version of the time-bending puzzler at the Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase, which featured 15 game developers showing off content for their upcoming titles. The new game, now called Hidden Memories…
Why Texas Tech could blow up the 2025 WCWS bracket The Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson breaks down why Texas Tech and NiJaree Canady will be the team to break the Women’s College World Series bracket this year. Editor’s note: A previous version of this file was published ahead of the WCWS championship series. It has been updated…