Armadin, a new AI-native cybersecurity firm founded by Kevin Mandia, has secured $189.9 million in funding to develop autonomous agents that detect threats without human aid. Mandia's initiative reflects a strategic shift in cybersecurity, leveraging AI to outpace evolving threats and engage major enterprises.

LAX is set to increase access fees for terminal-area pickups and drop-offs, aiming to alleviate congestion and promote the new Skylink, slated to open this summer. The move seeks to modernize the airport and balance traffic, though it raises concerns over affordability and timing amid past delays.

Fintech company Bilt faces a customer-service crisis with payment failures and slow support after launching Bilt Card 2.0, sparking user outrage and potential legal action. The company, valued at $10.75 billion, cites processor changes from Wells Fargo to Cardless and Column as contributing factors, promising improved service amid growing dissatisfaction.

The NYC Council is advancing a bill to create a commission to review pay raises for city officials, aiming to address the issue every four years. This comes amid budget concerns and a potential property tax hike.

New York City's minimum wage could rise to $30 per hour by 2030 under a new bill introduced by City Councilwoman Sandy Nurse, aligning with Mayor Mamdani’s commitment to improve worker pay. The proposal, affecting over a million workers, mandates larger employers to reach $20 per hour by 2027, with the mayor's office reviewing it amid broader affordability initiatives.

Kīlauea volcano's latest eruption sends lava fountains soaring over 1,300 feet, prompting an ashfall warning from the National Weather Service. Residents near the park are advised to stay indoors, while Highway 11 is closed due to tephra hazards.

Generative AI and frontier models are revolutionizing enterprise software, transforming static systems into adaptive, evolving systems of work. This shift demands new governance, sourcing, and operational frameworks to harness the capabilities of these intelligent systems effectively.

OpenAI is aggressively expanding its data-center capacity and diversifying suppliers to meet soaring AI computing demands under the leadership of Sachin Katti. They plan to deploy new AI chips next year and increase capacity significantly, while maintaining Nvidia as a core training hardware supplier.

An Equity Legal Services report reveals human waste contamination in Cahokia Heights' water, finding E. coli and coliform bacteria, prompting urgent local action. Despite Illinois American Water's claims of compliance with standards, community leaders and the NAACP push for more rigorous testing and transparency, highlighting environmental justice issues.

RidgeAlloy, a groundbreaking aluminum alloy from ORNL, enables recycled aluminum to meet stringent safety standards for automotive use, aiming to revolutionize the industry. Developed in just 15 months, this innovation promises significant energy and cost savings by utilizing recycled materials, supported by the DOE's drive to bolster domestic aluminum supply chains.