[12]This article will explore the balance of progress and protection at play stemming from the use of AI that may shape the future of copyright law. The copyright office has also made clear that AI cannot be considered an “author” under copyright law because copyright does not extend to non-human authored works – meaning, works created solely by AI are not afforded full copyright protection. He then requested the copyright office to transfer the copyright to him as the owner of the Machine. [11] U. S. Copyright Office, Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Part 3: Generative AI Training (Pre-Publication version), A Report of the Register of Copyrights (May 2025), https://copyright.gov/ai/Copyright-and-Artificial-Intelligence-Part-3-Generative-AI-Training-Report-Pre-Publication-Version.pdf. Copyright Office, Public Record: Zarya of the Dawn, https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/detailed-record/voyager_34743281; see Tony Analla, Zarya of the Dawn: How AI Is Changing the Landscape of Copyright Protection, Harv.

LOADING ERROR LOADING“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert just gave his two cents on whether he’ll run for president in 2028. “I understand why you’d want me to,” Colbert told the crowd, according to People magazine. ANGELA WEISS via Getty ImagesBetween “The Colbert Report” and the “Late Show,” Colbert has been a late-night fixture for over two decades. Colbert, a frequent critic of the president, told GQ last month that he understands why people had such a reaction, yet hit the brakes on going there himself. In September, Colbert told E!

An acceleration in consumer spending, up 3.5% from 2.5% in the second quarter, and exports, up 8.8% from -1.8% in the second quarter, were the main contributors to the third-quarter GDP reading. Federal spending also played a sizable role, a reflection of the large uptick in defense spending as well as buyouts for federal workers, part of efforts to ultimately lower government spending. The fourth-quarter GDP report set to be released next month, however, is expected to be negatively impacted by a drop in federal spending resulting from the 43-day government shutdown. A mixed economic pictureThe GDP report is akin to a bird’s-eye view of the economy. While wealthy Americans continue to drive much of the growth in consumer spending, lower- and middle-income consumers have been much more cautious.

The Trump class would also feature 128 vertical launch cells that can be used for slower-flying Tomahawk cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, or missile defense interceptors. Overall the planned ships would be 100 times more powerful than those World War II-era battleships, Trump said. Trump said Monday the new battleships ships would eventually replace the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the backbone of the US surface fleet. Schuster says the Trump administration also needs to make some changes in management if it wants the Trump class to be successful. Trump on Monday praised South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, which is investing billions into the Philly Shipyard, which could be building future US Navy ships.

DOJ appears to remove Trump photo from Epstein filesThe Department of Justice released thousands of files related to sex offender and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein after Congress passed a law forcing the administration to do so. Many of the files and images were heavily redacted. One image containing a photo of President Donald Trump was later removed from the department's online library. The president has not been accused of any wrongdoing or charged with any crimes in connection with Epstein, but the redactions have drawn scrutiny from lawmakers. CNN's Kevin Liptak reports.

By Suhauna HussainLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — Atop the aerial ladder of a bright red fire engine, a firefighter wrangles a hose. “Pancake Breakfast” is one of the dozens of floats expected to roll through Pasadena on New Year’s Day in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. It was built by volunteers from Sierra Madre, a small foothill town that narrowly escaped the worst of the Eaton fire, which destroyed swaths of Altadena in January. That’s it.”Shaffer said members of the association vote each year on some 40 float design submissions that are in line with a theme put forth by Tournament of Roses officials. The theme of the 137th Rose Parade is “The Magic in Teamwork.”It’s one of only five floats in the upcoming Rose Parade that are built by volunteers from the communities sponsoring them.

Share LinkedIn Pin EmailOlivier Touron / AFP via Getty ImagesFireworks lit the stage and the audience roared as pop star Nicki Minaj walked out hand-in-hand with Erika Kirk Sunday in a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s annual convention in Phoenix. “I love this woman; she is an amazing woman,” said Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, who headed the right-wing student organization until he was killed in September. “Words are words, but I know her heart.”Minaj, who has surprised some fans in recent months by embracing the MAGA movement, praised President Trump and mocked California Gov. “I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president,” Minaj said. Boys will be boys and there is nothing wrong with that.”Minaj praised Turning Point USA, saying the organization is encouraging youth to connect with God.

This piece highlights an open letter to lawmakers and chatbot creators requesting external regulations and internal reforms to protect children from the grave dangers of chatbot companions. A new threat demands urgent attention: children and adolescents are forming personal emotional bonds with AI companions and chatbots. Social media hacked attention; AI companions go deeper—into the human need for connection. Talk, trust, and trade-offs: how and why teens use AI companions. AI Risk Assessment: Social AI Companions.

Epstein survivor: 'They have looked at us again and failed us again' ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Marina Lacerda, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, about the Department of Justice missing Friday’s deadline to release all of the convicted sex offender’s files.

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The Elks’ “Cherished Memories” float travels along Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena during the 2025 Rose Parade. “Pancake Breakfast” is one of the dozens of floats expected to roll through Pasadena on New Year’s Day in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. It was built by volunteers from Sierra Madre, a small foothill town that narrowly escaped the worst of the Eaton fire, which destroyed swaths of Altadena in January. The theme of the 137th Rose Parade is “The Magic in Teamwork.”It’s one of only five floats in the upcoming Rose Parade that are built by volunteers from the communities sponsoring them. “Bravo to Sierra Madre for listening.”

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Last-minute holiday shopping tips ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to retail analyst Hitha Herzog about the shipping deadlines for all the last minute santas.

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Waymo is taking the city of Santa Monica to court after the city ordered the company to cease charging its autonomous vehicles at two facilities overnight, claiming the lights and beeping at the lots were a nuisance to residents. The two charging stations at the intersection of Euclid Street and Broadway have been a sour point for neighbors since they began operating roughly a year ago. Instead of complying, Waymo has turned around and filed a suit against the city, asking the court to intervene. On Nov. 19, the city ordered Waymo to stop charging its autonomous cars at the two lots overnight or face the possibility of legal action. Advertisement“The [charging] site has enabled Waymo to provide a safe, sustainable and accessible transportation option to city residents,” Waymo said in the statement.