Meta Platforms (META) stock fell early Thursday after the company announced plans to increase its AI spending, partially as a result of higher input costs, which overshadowed another beat on the top and bottom line for the social media giant. The company reported first quarter earnings on Wednesday that showed profits beat forecasts, with earnings…
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The Church of Scientology removed door handles from its Hollywood locations after viral “speed running” videos were filmed inside the buildings by masked activists who forced their way past security. Runners, many of whom are masked, some of whom are wearing costumes, sprint past security through hallways and stairs until they’re kicked out of the…
The newly cleared systems are designed to help healthcare providers respond to growing demand for imaging and radiation therapy planning by helping to improve speed, efficiency, and access to high-quality imaging. As imaging volumes and clinical complexity continue to rise, healthcare providers need solutions that can help them work more efficiently while maintaining confidence in…
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO Nancy Tengler discusses Oracle’s revenue and earnings, the AI arms race and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ A new design from luxury fashion house Chanel is raising eyebrows, with some critics wondering if high fashion has gone a step too far. Chanel unveiled its Cruise 2027 collection Tuesday in Biarritz, France,…
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A giant electric star has been relit on Santa Monica Boulevard Route 66 is shining a little more brightly tonight with the repair and refurbishment of the giant neon sheriff’s badge in West Hollywood. The three-foot-by-three-foot sculptural star was created in 1997 as a gift from the City of West Hollywood to the Los Angeles…
Brendan Sorsby could find himself at a crossroads once he completes his time in rehab pertaining to an addiction to gambling. There are currently multiple layers to this case, the most important being his eligibility at Texas Tech for the upcoming 2026 season with the NCAA currently investigating whether he placed bets on the outcome…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alphabet‘s stock surged more than 5% on Thursday, while Meta shares plunged 10%, as investors digested first-quarter earnings results, which included plans to up the ante on artificial intelligence spending. It is pacing to be Meta’s worst day since October 2025…
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