A Boston federal court hears a challenge against Trump's passport gender policy requiring birth-assigned sex markers. Plaintiffs argue it infringes on rights and endangers travel safety, awaiting judgment.

Ippei Mizuhara's prison surrender for defrauding Shohei Ohtani has been delayed by federal prosecutors. The reason for the postponement remains undisclosed, and his new surrender date is under court seal.

Zotac has hiked prices on its RTX 5090 graphics cards by $500, with models now retailing up to $3,000. Amid low stock and high demand, the GPU market faces a crisis reminiscent of 2020-2021.

Apple is investing $1 billion in NVIDIA servers to boost its AI capabilities, especially for Siri. This move marks Apple's significant entry into the AI data center market, addressing Siri's lagging performance.

Trump nominates Huckabee as ambassador to Israel amid Gaza tensions and a push for ceasefire. Huckabee's controversial stance faces opposition, with Democrats concerned over regional impact.

Apple Music unveiled 'DJ with Apple Music,' enabling users to craft DJ sets using its 100 million-song catalog. This feature, integrated with Algoriddim and AlphaTheta, rivals Tidal and surpasses Spotify's offerings.

North Carolina introduces Senate Bill 516, aiming to restrict transgender individuals from using public restrooms aligned with their gender identity. Critics warn of economic consequences reminiscent of past legislation like House Bill 2.

Cathie Wood, founder of ARK Investment, is doubling down on artificial intelligence as a transformative investment opportunity in 2025. Her top AI stock picks include Taiwan Semiconductor, AMD, and Tesla, amid market volatility and a shift in investor sentiment towards optimism driven by AI advancements.

Contoro Robotics has secured $12 million in Series A funding to advance its AI-powered unloading robots, attracting investors like Amazon's Industrial Innovation Fund. The funding will aid in scaling operations and developing an AI-driven palletizing system, addressing labor shortages in the logistics industry.

Nexthop AI launched today with $110 million in funding, led by Lightspeed Ventures, to advance AI infrastructure for cloud companies. The Silicon Valley startup aims to enhance networking solutions to meet the surging power and efficiency demands of AI models, positioning itself as a critical partner for hyperscalers.