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Jury rejects Elon Musk's lawsuit, sides with OpenAI in bitter feud over AI future

NILESH CHRISTOPHER

A federal jury sided with OpenAI and its top executives on Monday in a feud with Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to guide artificial intelligence's development as a nonprofit.

Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

LISA LERER, RUTH IGIELNIK AND CAMILLE BAKER

With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.

Man throws beer keg through front window of beloved Georgetown Cupcake shop known for reality series

A man was caught on surveillance video throwing a beer keg through the window of Georgetown Cupcake, a popular DC bakery featured on reality TV.

Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

TIM BALK

On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.

What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?

ANDREW DUEHREN

The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.

Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns 184 acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area

A fast-moving brush fire called the Sandy Fire prompted evacuation orders in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks, burning an estimated 184 acres on Monday.

Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts

Cold case killer who chewed cops’ undercover DNA bait faces survivor, families in courtroom showdown

A Washington man was sentenced to 50 years to life after a piece of gum linked him to two cold case murders dating back to the 1980s in Everett.

Fast-growing brush fire in Southern California threatens homes

A fast-growing brush fire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders and damaged at least one home

Active shooter reported at San Diego Islamic center as SWAT, emergency crews respond

San Diego Police and SWAT officers rushed to the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday afternoon after reports of an active shooter prompted evacuations and a large emergency response.

Report: Chinese propaganda, Singham network, foreign dark money linked to campaigns against data centers

A report alleges foreign influence from China, dark money billionaires and activist networks is fueling opposition to American AI data center projects.

Justice Dept. Announces $1.8 Billion Fund in Settling I.R.S. Suit

GLENN THRUSH, ANDREW DUEHREN AND ALAN FEUER

The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019.

Los Angeles’s Response to Altadena Fire Hampered by Chaos, Report Finds

JILL COWAN

A county-commissioned examination of the disaster concluded that its efforts were muddled and confused, but said that it had not discriminated against Black residents.

Hegseth Campaigns for Trump Loyalist in Kentucky House Race

CHRIS CAMERON AND ERIC SCHMITT

The campaign appearance was an extraordinary breach of military decorum, even for Mr. Hegseth, who has stretched the boundaries of partisan politics as defense secretary.

Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Forces Immediate Evacuations

SOUMYA KARLAMANGLA

Officials ordered more than 23,000 to evacuate after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.