Jinhua Zhao Appointed Head of MIT’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Jinhua Zhao, an expert in behavioral science and transportation, has been named the new head of MIT's Department of Urban Studies and Planning, effective July 1, 2026.
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DoJ Approves Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Acquisition, Strengthening Ellison Family’s Media Dominance
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, significantly enhancing the Ellison family's influence in American media.
Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Advances After DOJ Clearance
The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., removing a significant regulatory barrier despite ongoing opposition from creators and state officials.
FISA Spying Law Set to Expire, But Surveillance Powers Remain Intact
Despite the expiration of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), government surveillance capabilities under Section 702 will continue unaffected until March 2027.
Windows Crashes at Worcestershire County Cricket Club
A Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) disrupted a cricket match at Worcestershire County Cricket Club, highlighting ongoing issues with Windows stability.
Verizon’s Refurbished Phone Error Raises Data Privacy Concerns
A Verizon customer received a refurbished phone with a Mobile Device Management profile, leading to a remote data wipe and legal action.
Senators Introduce JAWBONE Act to Combat Government Censorship
The JAWBONE Act, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden, aims to curb government coercion of private companies regarding speech restrictions.
OpenAI Faces New Wrongful Death Lawsuit Linked to ChatGPT
A parent has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company's ChatGPT failed to protect a user from suicidal behavior, raising concerns about AI safety.
Apple Users Face Office 2019 Functionality Crisis
Microsoft's Office 2019 for Mac will lose essential features due to an expired license certificate, forcing users to upgrade or switch providers.
OpenAI Considers Price Cuts Amid Rising Competition with Anthropic
OpenAI is reportedly exploring significant price reductions for its AI models as competition with Anthropic intensifies, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal.
