Today we cover a snapshot of current events and tech news. Information includes a weather summary with predictions for heavy rain, flooding, and potential thunderstorms, as well as a stock market update. Two topics are covered in more detail: Patreon's recent iOS app update allowing US users to bypass Apple's in-app purchase fees for new memberships and Amazon's Zoox recalling driverless vehicles after a crash in Las Vegas, attributing it to a software issue. Finally, reports indicate that Apple Watch sales experienced a significant global decline in 2024 for the second consecutive year, primarily due to a lack of new features and updated models.

This show covers DoorDash's agreement to acquire SevenRooms, a hospitality technology company, for $1.2 billion in cash, alongside a larger acquisition of Deliveroo, aiming to expand DoorDash's global reach and restaurant service offerings. The second topic concerns the U.S. Department of Justice's ongoing antitrust case against Google, specifically the DOJ's proposal to potentially require Google to sell parts of its advertising business after the court ruled against Google on some points. Finally, the sources discuss the White House's stance on potential tariffs on foreign films, noting that no final decisions have been made despite President Trump's earlier comments about exploring options to boost domestic filmmaking.

Today we cover multiple distinct topics: a weather report for different regions of the United States, an article detailing a hacker's breach of TeleMessage, a company used by US officials to archive messages from platforms like Signal, which resulted in the leak of some conversations and contacts including those of prominent figures like JD Vance. It also discusses the shutdown of a major deepfake porn website, Mr. Deepfakes, due to the loss of a service provider and data. Finally, the text introduces Tether AI, an open-source AI runtime supporting USDT and Bitcoin payments, and also mentions Tether's potential plans for a US-focused stablecoin.