›After years of community outcry over noxious fumes, oil spills, and health issues from the AllenCo Energy drill site in University Park, Los Angeles, California state regulators have permanently closed and plugged all 21 oil wells at the two-acre site. Why it mattersThe closure of the AllenCo drill site represents a major victory for the local community, which had long campaigned to shut down the hazardous operation. The two-acre drill site, owned by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, had been leasing the land to various oil companies since the 1950s. Archdiocese of Los Angeles The owner of the land where the AllenCo drill site was located, having leased the property to various oil companies since the 1950s. Gavin Newsom The Governor of California who announced the permanent closure of the AllenCo drill site, calling it a "monumental achievement" for the local community.

Schmitt has been the question mark of the Giants’ infield conundrum for more than a year and a half now. Half of his defensive appearances from 2024 and 2025 have come at second base, a position he had never played until 2023. Home is where the glove is, and it’s clear from his defensive position splits where home his, no matter how long he’s been away. Schmitt had the chance in the second half of the season to assert a claim on second base, and he kind of chunked it. Second base is the only way forward for Schmitt.

KeywordsAI, Anthropic, OpenAI, Super Bowl, CapEx, IPO, AI safety, smart glasses, technology, emotional bondsSummaryIn this episode of AI Ramblings, Michael Parekh discusses the recent Super Bowl ads featuring a rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, highlighting the competitive landscape of AI companies. He delves into the significant capital expenditures (CapEx) by major tech firms and the implications for their financial health. The conversation also touches on resurfacing AI safety concerns and the emotional connections users have with AI tools. TakeawaysThe Super Bowl ads showcased a rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI. AI safety concerns are being raised by researchers and industry leaders.

Led by Daeshun Ruffin's 25 points, the Jackson State Tigers defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers 80-60 on SaturdayJACKSON, Miss. -- Daeshun Ruffin scored 25 points as Jackson State beat Florida A & M 80-60 on Saturday. Jalen Tatum scored 15 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 4 of 4 from the line. Jayme Mitchell had 14 points and shot 6 of 14 from the field. Kaleb Washington added 14 points for Florida A & M. Jaquan Sanders had 10 points.

ORONO, Maine -- Sebastian Robinson had 23 points in NJIT's 67-58 victory over Maine on Saturday. Logan Carey led the way for the Black Bears (6-21, 4-8) with 20 points and seven rebounds. Ace Flagg added 11 points, six rebounds and five steals for Maine. Ryan Mabrey finished with seven points, six rebounds and two steals. Maine led at halftime, 35-31, but the Highlanders ripped off a 17-3 run early in the second half to pull away.

According to the WSJ, Claude helped the U.S. military capture Venezuela’s former president. Anthropic’s Pentagon contract has come under question, intensifying the debate over AI regulation. The artificial intelligence (AI) model Claude was used by the U.S. military during an operation to capture Venezuela’s former president, Nicolás Maduro. Under Anthropic’s usage rules, Claude is prohibited from being used to facilitate violence, develop weapons, or conduct surveillance. A company spokesperson said:“We cannot comment on whether Claude, or any other AI model, was used for any specific operation, classified or otherwise,” said an Anthropic spokesman.

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Led by Binael Basil's 16 points, the Wagner Seahawks defeated the Stonehill Skyhawks 68-57 on SaturdayBy The Associated PressSOUTH EASTON, Mass. -- Binael Basil scored 16 points as Wagner beat Stonehill 68-57 on Saturday. Basil added 16 rebounds for the Seahawks (9-15, 4-9 Northeast Conference). Nick Jones scored 11 points while finishing 4 of 10 from the floor, to go with five rebounds. ___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

EL PASO, Texas -- JJ Harper's 18 points helped Liberty defeat UTEP 73-64 on Saturday. Brett Decker Jr. went 6 of 14 from the field (3 for 9 from 3-point range) to add 17 points. Liberty took a 28-25 lead in the first half with a 13-0 run. Led by 10 first-half points from Decker, Liberty carried a 28-26 lead into the break. Harper's 3-pointer with 14:22 left in the second half gave Liberty the lead for good at 39-36.

Led by Brady Swartz's 16 points, the Western Michigan Broncos defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 76-62 on SaturdayYPSILANTI, Mich. -- Brady Swartz had 16 points in Western Michigan's 76-62 victory against Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Gregory Lawson II added 18 points and four assists for Eastern Michigan. Swartz scored eight points in the first half, and Western Michigan went into the break trailing 33-28. Western Michigan pulled off the victory after a 12-2 second-half run erased a six-point deficit and gave them the lead at 48-44 with 9:57 left in the half. Ryans scored 13 second-half points.

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Valentine’s Day became a moment to take inventory: not just of a relationship, but of its future. Valentine’s Day seemed to gather those thoughts and place them gently, but insistently, on the table. AdvertisementOne year when I was single, I hosted a Galentine’s Day dinner that was, without question, the most fun Valentine’s Day I’d ever had. The author's place setting from a Galentine's Day Celebration with friends Photos Courtesy Of Jillian SandersIn my 40s, Valentine’s Day no longer feels like a test I have to pass. This Valentine’s Day, I’ll grab dinner with a friend, not a candlelit prix fixe, but something casual.

AdJD Vance recently attended a U.S. women's hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina representing the United States alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio. AdEmmy-winning sports broadcaster Sarah Spain happened to be seated near the Vice President during the match against Czechia. AdJD Vance issued strong message for American athletes competing at the 2026 Winter OlympicEarlier last week, Vice President JD Vance delivered a pointed message to American athletes competing at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Ad"My advice to them would be to try to bring the country together," Vance stated in footage shared by CNN's Kit Maher. "When you're representing the country, you're representing Democrats and Republicans.

Free agency in the National Football League is rapidly approaching, and there are all sorts of rumors flying around concerning the Minnesota Vikings, specifically about their quarterback situation. On the positive side, it sounds like there’s no shortage of potential signal-callers who want to come to Minnesota, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. If he does get released, he would immediately become a very attractive potential option for the Vikings. A name that’s surfaced recently has been former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr. We’ve already briefly touched on the idea of a Kirk Cousins reunion, and there’s also the possibility that we’ll get Aaron Rodgers rumors.