Predictive data and proactive outreach are transforming how Los Angeles County prevents homelessness. Partnering with the California Policy Lab at UCLA, the county is using an AI-driven model to identify residents most at risk of losing stable housing. This program, the first of its kind in the U.S., connects high-risk
The days of worrying about exorbitant EV battery replacement costs may be coming to an end. Recent reports from industry leaders like Recurrent and Goldman Sachs highlight an accelerating drop in lithium-ion battery prices, promising a future where replacing an electric vehicle (EV) battery is as affordable—or even cheaper—than fixing
Niantic, the company behind Pokémon Go, is leveraging data from millions of players to create a revolutionary Large Geospatial Model (LGM). This AI-powered system uses user-contributed scans to map the physical world in unprecedented detail, paving the way for advanced augmented reality (AR), urban planning, and logistics. According to Niantic’s
Uber has formally requested the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to lower the base pay rate for drivers by 6.1%—dropping the per-mile rate from $1.36 to $1.277. This move comes as Uber aims to make rides more affordable for customers in one of its largest U.S. markets.
New York City will discontinue a pilot program that provided migrant families with prepaid debit cards for purchasing food, city officials announced Thursday. The program, launched in February 2024, faced criticism over concerns of misuse and preferential treatment for migrants. New York City’s Food Voucher Program Highlights Initially intended to
Apparently, it’s not enough for Elon Musk to dominate space, EVs, and social media—he also wants to pull off an ambitious family merger. Reports say the billionaire is looking to move his 11 kids and three exes into one big, happy (or at least close-knit) family setup. Family Real Estate
New renderings released by Google reveal a redesigned Thompson Center, set to become the tech giant’s future Chicago office. Featuring a lush atrium, updated public spaces, and a sleek, modern facade, the plans offer Chicagoans a first look at the building’s transformation, set for completion in 2026. Thompson Center Development
Big Tech companies are eyeing nuclear power plants to provide emissions-free electricity for running their increasingly energy-intensive AI operations. Urban Tech: Microsoft is set to fund the revival of Pennsylvania’s shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear plant to secure emissions-free power. Amazon and Google are also looking at nuclear, backing small