How LAUSD Supt. Carvalho’s bet on AI went bust and led to FBI raids

Rather than go with a major player, LAUSD chose a small startup to develop an AI chatbot for students. How it all unraveled, ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling

Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now access Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. The update comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out its Gemini-powered hands-free ...
Mashable

Google Maps adds Gemini to a major feature in new test

A new Gemini-powered AI upgrade is coming to an integral part of Google Maps. Credit: Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google looks to be adding AI to yet another popular ...
USA Today

7 states tinker with congressional maps after California, Texas changes

WASHINGTON – The jockeying between Republicans and Democrats for advantage in the 2026 congressional elections continues after the Supreme Court refused to review California’s redistricting plan, as ...

FBI raids of LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho's home and office appear tied to AI chatbot probe

Federal authorities raided the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Supt. Alberto Carvalho in what appears ...
SCOTUSblog

Supreme Court allows California to use congressional map benefitting Democrats

The Supreme Court on Wednesday afternoon cleared the way for California to use a new congressional map intended to give Democrats five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. In a ...
ZDNet

I found a free Google Maps alternative that doesn't track my location (or kill my phone battery)

Privacy-first: no tracking or data collection. Offline maps and turn-by-turn directions save battery. Free, open-source app for Android and iOS. Every month, Google ...
USA Today

When will evenings get brighter? See when sunset moves past 5 p.m.

Post-5 p.m. sunsets mark the return of evening daylight — time for outdoor activities, later walks and more sunlight after work. USA TODAY mapped out when your county will see sunset after 5 p.m. and ...
NPR

The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map

The Supreme Court is allowing California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election, clearing the way for the state's gerrymandered districts as Democrats and Republicans ...
CNN

The best cookware sets in 2026, tested and reviewed

Best ceramic cookware set: Hexclad 12-Piece Hybrid Pots and Pans Set As a self-proclaimed home chef and frequent meal prepper, using the best cookware set makes a significant difference in my cooking, ...
U.S. News & World Report

2026 Guide: How to Handle Taxes When You Live and Work in a Different State

Some states with a lot of commuters have reciprocity agreements, so you’re only taxed in your state of residence. Some states tax nonresidents who physically work within their borders, but they may ...