OpenAI announced that it was shutting down its video generation platform “Sora.” A deal that Disney struck with the company in December which resulted in a $1 billion investment will be dissolved. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports on the latest developments and what it means for the tech giant.
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Jury in New Mexico finds Meta violated state law in child exploitation case
A jury in New Mexico has found tech giant Meta violated state law in a lawsuit over child exploitation and user safety. The court has ordered the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties. NBC News’ Misty Marris breaks down what the verdict means for Meta.
Delta suspends specialty services for members of Congress amid shutdown-driven TSA delays
Delta Air Lines has cut off special services for members of Congress at airports, as the industry continues to feel the effects of the government’s failure to pay Transportation Security Administration workers.
Senate Republicans believe they have a solution to reopen DHS and end airport chaos
Senate Republicans are buzzing with optimism that they’ve found path to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end long airport delays.
What we know about the LaGuardia plane and fire truck crash
The two pilots killed in the collision between a passenger jet and a Port Authority fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night have been identified as Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther
America’s wealth gap is growing, and Trump’s policies are making it bigger
President Donald Trump has cut programs helping lower-income households while advancing policies benefiting the wealthy and corporations.
ICE agents sent to airports to assist TSA as partial shutdown drags on
The agents are not trained to work airport security and are working exits and entrances, but critics say the armed officers are instilling fear in American travelers.
Trump rejects off-ramp to fund DHS as airport delays worsen
Senate Majority Leader John Thune discussed an off-ramp with President Donald Trump to reopen TSA and end long lines at airports, funding DHS but not ICE. Trump rejected it.
Trump backs off escalation but Iran war goes on amid ‘productive’ talks
The clock that was ticking toward a dramatic new escalation in the Iran war may now be counting down to a deal that would end it
How to Fight Unexpected Fees — and Prevent Future Charges
From surprise rental car fees, to bigger-than-expected airfare, hotel, utilities or home improvement bills, NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to share how you can challenge those charges and, in some cases, take steps to avoid them altogether. Tips include recording video of rentals, calling airlines to reprice flights, requesting a home meter test from your utility company and more.