Electric vehicle (EV) sales in California have stagnated, casting serious doubt on Governor Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to ban gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Despite generous subsidies and regulatory pressure, EV adoption is slowing as consumers grapple with high costs, limited range, and charging delays.
U.S. consumer sentiment climbed more than expected in July, with optimism about future economic and job conditions growing across most demographics, according to data released by the Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 97.2, beating forecasts of 95.8 and marking a steady rebound from June’s revised 95.2.
Vogue's August issue has ignited fierce controversy with the inclusion of an AI-generated model in a two-page Guess advertisement. While the magazine clearly labeled the image as produced “by Seraphinne Vallora on AI,” critics accused the fashion house of pushing unattainable beauty standards and sidelining real human diversity. The AI campaign bypassed traditional fashion roles, eliminating the need for casting, makeup, and post-production.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a massive $16.5 billion chip supply deal with Samsung Electronics, marking a major shift in the global semiconductor landscape. The agreement will see Samsung produce Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chips at its Taylor, Texas factory, boosting the struggling foundry arm of the South Korean tech giant.
Five Planned Parenthood facilities in Northern California and the Central Coast are closing following the enactment of President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” which blocks Medicaid funding from going to organizations that provide abortions. The legislation, signed earlier this month, directly bars any federal Medicaid dollars from being used for services at abortion-performing entities.
President Donald Trump clarified his stance on Elon Musk and his companies, stating publicly that he does not intend to dismantle Musk’s enterprises despite their recent clash over government subsidies and legislation. Posting on Truth Social, Trump emphasized his support for American business success, writing, “I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, in fact, THRIVE like never before!”
