Julia Wick | (TNS) Los Angeles Times As California politicos look ahead to 2025, the biggest question looming is whether Vice President Kamala Harris — a native daughter, battered just weeks ago by presidential election defeat — will enter the 2026 California governor’s race. Related Articles National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump National Politics | What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP-NORC poll National Politics | Trump is named Time’s Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell Harris has yet to give any public indication on her thoughts and those close to her suggest the governorship is not immediately top of mind. But if Harris does ultimately run — and that’s a massive if — her entrée would seismically reshape the already crowded race for California’s highest office. Recent polling suggests Harris would have a major advantage, with 46% of likely voters saying they were somewhat or very likely to support her for governor in 2026, according to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies survey co-sponsored by The Times. “If Vice President Harris were to choose to run, I am certain that that would have a near field-clearing effect on the Democratic side,” Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, said during a recent UC Irvine panel interview . Porter, a high-profile Democrat who has been eyeing the wide-open governor’s race, has yet to say whether she plans to run. Porter’s point was broadly echoed in conversations with nearly a dozen California political operatives and strategists, several of whom requested anonymity to speak candidly. Most speculated that a Harris entry would cause some other candidates in the race to scatter, creating further upheaval in down-ballot races as a roster of ambitious politicians scramble for other opportunities. “In politics, you always let the big dogs eat first,” quipped Democratic political consultant Peter Ragone. The current gubernatorial field is a who’s who of California politicians, but lacks a clear favorite or star with widespread name recognition. The vast majority of California’s 22 million voters have yet to pay attention to the race and have little familiarity with the candidates. The list of Democratic candidates includes Los Angeles’ first Latino mayor in more than a century ( Antonio Villaraigosa ); the first female and first out LGBTQ leader of the state Senate ( Toni Atkins ); the sitting lieutenant governor and first woman to hold that post ( Eleni Kounalakis ); the state superintendent of public instruction ( Tony Thurmond ) and the former state controller ( Betty Yee ). Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is serving his second term as California governor, meaning he is ineligible to run again. Several other Democrats, including Porter, outgoing Health and Human Services Director Xavier Becerra and state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta have also publicly toyed with the idea of a run. They could be less likely to enter the fray should Harris decide to run. What the billionaire mall mogul Rick Caruso — who has also been exploring a run — would choose to do is an open question, as Caruso might contrast himself with Harris as a more centrist candidate. The real estate developer was a registered Republican until November 2019. It’s unlikely that Harris will proffer a public decision in the immediate term, leaving plenty of time for political insiders to game out hypotheticals in the weeks and months to come. Harris’ office did not respond to a request for comment. “I think every candidate for governor is trying to get some kind of intel,” Mike Trujillo, a Los Angeles-based Democratic political consultant and former Villaraigosa staffer, said of a potential Harris run. Trujillo speculated that Harris’ current state was probably similar to Hillary Clinton’s hiking sojourns in the Chappaqua woods after losing to Donald Trump in 2016, or Al Gore growing a beard in the bruising aftermath of his 2000 defeat. “The first thing she’s probably thinking about is, ‘Well, can I run again for president in four years?’ Not, ‘Do I run for governor in two years?’” said one political operative who’s worked with Harris in the past. Harris maintains a home in Brentwood and previously served as California’s senator and attorney general. A successful run for governor in 2026 would almost certainly impede a grab for the presidency in 2028. (Though if history is any guide, an unsuccessful run for California governor does not definitively preclude a bid for the Oval Office: Two years after losing the White House to John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon lost the 1962 contest for governor to Pat Brown . The Yorba Linda native became the nation’s 37th president in 1969.) As the chief executive of a state that doubles as the world’s fifth-largest economy, Harris would have more power to steer policy and make changes as a California governor than she did as vice president, where her job required deference to President Biden. But leading a state, even the nation’s most populous, could feel like small potatoes after being a heartbeat (and a few dozen electoral votes) from the presidency. The protracted slog to November 2026 would also be a stark contrast to her ill-fated 107-day sprint toward the White House, particularly for a candidate whose 2020 presidential primary campaign was dogged by allegations of infighting and mismanagement. “I don’t think Kamala Harris has a deep psychological need to be governor of California, or to be in elective office in order to feel like she can contribute to society,” said the operative who’s worked with Harris in the past. “I think some of these people do, but she’s somebody who has enough prominence that she could do a lot of big, wonderful things without having to worry about balancing California’s budget or negotiating with Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel,” the Encino Democrat who chairs the Assembly’s budget committee. Technically, Harris has until March 2026 to decide whether she enters a race. But political strategists who spoke to The Times theorized that she probably would make a move by late spring, if she chooses to do so. “People will be more annoyed if she drops in in June,” a Democratic strategist involved with one of the gubernatorial campaigns said. Sending a clear signal by February would be more “courteous,” the strategist continued, explaining that such a move would give candidates more time to potentially enter other races. Kounalakis is a longtime friend and ally of Harris’ , and the vice president also has long-term relationships with some of the other candidates and potential candidates. California has eight statewide elected offices and campaign finance laws allow candidates to fundraise interchangeably for them, meaning money already raised for a candidate’s gubernatorial campaign could easily be redirected should they decide to run for, say, lieutenant governor instead. There are already a number of candidates running for lieutenant governor, including former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, former state Sen. Steven Bradford and former state Treasurer Fiona Ma. But that office probably would see even more interest should Harris enter the gubernatorial race. It’s a largely ceremonial position, but one that has served as a launching pad for the governorship. Still, even if Harris does enter the race, Republican political strategist Mike Murphy threw cold water on the idea that she would have an automatic glide path to the governor’s office. “It’s like Hollywood. Nobody knows anything. She’s famous enough to look credible in early polling. That’s all we know for sure,” Murphy said. “Does that predict the future? No. Are there a lot of downsides (to a potential Harris candidacy)? Totally, yes.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Oreo O's have been replaced by another cookie-themed cerealCaitlin Clark responds to MAGA outrage over her white privilege commentsCHATHAM, N.J. (AP) — That buzzing coming out of New Jersey? It's unclear if it's drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward. Cropping up on local news and social media sites around Thanksgiving, the saga of the drones reported over New Jersey has reached incredible heights. This week seems to have begun a new, higher-profile chapter: Lawmakers are demanding (but so far not getting) explanations from federal and state authorities about what's behind them. Gov. Phil Murphy wrote to President Joe Biden asking for answers. New Jersey's new senator, Andy Kim, spent Thursday night on a drone hunt in rural northern New Jersey, and posted about it on X. But perhaps the most fantastic development is the dizzying proliferation of conspiracies — none of which has been confirmed or suggested by federal and state officials who say they're looking into what's happening. It has become shorthand to refer to the flying machines as drones, but there are questions about whether what people are seeing are unmanned aircraft or something else. Some theorize the drones came from an Iranian mothership. Others think they are the Secret Service making sure President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster property is secure. Others worry about China. The deep state. And on. In the face of uncertainty, people have done what they do in 2024: Create a social media group. The Facebook page, New Jersey Mystery Drones — let’s solve it , has nearly 44,000 members, up from 39,000 late Thursday. People are posting their photo and video sightings, and the online commenters take it from there. One video shows a whitish light flying in a darkened sky, and one commenter concludes it’s otherworldly. “Straight up orbs,” the person says. Others weigh in to say it’s a plane or maybe a satellite. Another group called for hunting the drones literally, shooting them down like turkeys. (Do not shoot at anything in the sky, experts warn.) Trisha Bushey, 48, of Lebanon Township, New Jersey, lives near Round Valley Reservoir where there have been numerous sightings. She said she first posted photos online last month wondering what the objects were and became convinced they were drones when she saw how they moved and when her son showed her on a flight tracking site that no planes were around. Now she's glued to the Mystery Drones page, she said. “I find myself — instead of Christmas shopping or cleaning my house — checking it,” she said. She doesn't buy what the governor said, that the drones aren't a risk to public safety. Murphy told Biden on Friday that residents need answers. The federal Homeland Security Department and FBI also said in a joint statement they have no evidence that the sightings pose “a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus.” “How can you say it’s not posing a threat if you don’t know what it is?” she said. “I think that’s why so many people are uneasy.” Then there's the notion that people could misunderstand what they're seeing. William Austin is the president of Warren County Community College, which has a drone technology degree program, and is coincidentally located in one of the sighting hotspots. Austin says he has looked at videos of purported drones and that airplanes are being misidentified as drones. He cited an optical effect called parallax, which is the apparent shift of an object when viewed from different perspectives. Austin encouraged people to download flight and drone tracker apps so they can better understand what they're looking at. Nonetheless, people continue to come up with their own theories. “It represents the United States of America in 2024,” Austin said. “We’ve lost trust in our institutions, and we need it.” Federal officials echo Austin's view that many of the sightings are piloted aircraft such as planes and helicopters being mistaken for drones, according to lawmakers and Murphy. That's not really convincing for many, though, who are homing in on the sightings beyond just New Jersey and the East Coast, where others have reported seeing the objects. For Seph Divine, 34, another member of the drone hunting group who lives in Eugene, Oregon, it feels as if it’s up to citizen sleuths to solve the mystery. He said he tries to be a voice of reason, encouraging people to fact check their information, while also asking probing questions. “My main goal is I don’t want people to be caught up in the hysteria and I also want people to not just ignore it at the same time,” he said. “Whether or not it’s foreign military or some secret access program or something otherworldly, whatever it is, all I’m saying is it’s alarming that this is happening so suddenly and so consistently for hours at a time,” he added. ___ Golden reported form Seattle. Mike Catalini And Hallie Golden, The Associated Press
A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence "dictatorship" is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker's ongoing shift into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging it had betrayed its founding aims as a nonprofit research lab benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. The world's richest man, whose companies include Tesla, SpaceX and social media platform X, last year started his own rival AI company, xAI. Musk says it faces unfair competition from OpenAI and its close business partner Microsoft, which has supplied the huge computing resources needed to build AI systems such as ChatGPT. “OpenAI and Microsoft together exploiting Musk’s donations so they can build a for-profit monopoly, one now specifically targeting xAI, is just too much,” says Musk's filing that alleges the companies are violating the terms of Musk’s foundational contributions to the charity. OpenAI is filing a response Friday opposing Musk’s requested order, saying it would cripple OpenAI’s business and mission to the advantage of Musk and his own AI company. A hearing is set for January before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. At the heart of the dispute is a 2017 internal power struggle at the fledgling startup that led to Altman becoming OpenAI's CEO. Musk also sought to be CEO and in an email outlined a plan where he would “unequivocally have initial control of the company” but said that would be temporary. He grew frustrated after two other OpenAI co-founders said he would hold too much power as a major shareholder and chief executive if the startup succeeded in its goal to achieve better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence , or AGI. Musk has long voiced concerns about how advanced forms of AI could threaten humanity. “The current structure provides you with a path where you end up with unilateral absolute control over the AGI," said a 2017 email to Musk from co-founders Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman. “You stated that you don't want to control the final AGI, but during this negotiation, you've shown to us that absolute control is extremely important to you.” In the same email, titled “Honest Thoughts,” Sutskever and Brockman also voiced concerns about Altman's desire to be CEO and whether he was motivated by “political goals.” Altman eventually succeeded in becoming CEO, and has remained so except for a period last year when he was fired and then reinstated days later after the board that ousted him was replaced. OpenAI published the messages Friday in a blog post meant to show its side of the story, particularly Musk's early support for the idea of making OpenAI a for-profit business so it could raise money for the hardware and computer power that AI needs. It was Musk, through his wealth manager Jared Birchall, who first registered “Open Artificial Technologies Technologies, Inc.”, a public benefit corporation, in September 2017. Then came the “Honest Thoughts” email that Musk described as the “final straw.” “Either go do something on your own or continue with OpenAI as a nonprofit,” Musk wrote back. OpenAI said Musk later proposed merging the startup into Tesla before resigning as the co-chair of OpenAI's board in early 2018. Musk didn't immediately respond to emailed requests for comment sent to his companies Friday. Asked about his frayed relationship with Musk at a New York Times conference last week, Altman said he felt “tremendously sad” but also characterized Musk’s legal fight as one about business competition. “He’s a competitor and we’re doing well,” Altman said. He also said at the conference that he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence with President-elect Donald Trump. OpenAI said Friday that Altman plans to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with the incoming administration. —————————— The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement allowing OpenAI access to part of the AP’s text archives.Percentages: FG .444, FT .708. 3-Point Goals: 8-22, .364 (Nwokeji 3-6, McCray 2-5, Arias 1-2, K.Jackson 1-2, Bell 1-5, Munson 0-1, Spence 0-1). Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 4 (Rivers 2, Nwokeji, Payne). Turnovers: 15 (McCray 5, Arias 2, Payne 2, Spence 2, Bell, Borio, K.Jackson, Nwokeji). Steals: 13 (Bell 2, McCray 2, Munson 2, Payne 2, Rivers 2, Spence 2, Arias). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .581, FT .688. 3-Point Goals: 7-21, .333 (Robinson 4-5, Shoulders 2-4, Bryant 1-4, Vaistaras 0-1, Grant 0-3, Johnson 0-4). Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Holt, Johnson, Overstreet, Robinson). Turnovers: 18 (Robinson 10, Holt 2, Johnson 2, Bryant, Grant, Montas, Shoulders). Steals: 10 (Robinson 3, Johnson 2, Shoulders 2, Bryant, Holt, Overstreet). Technical Fouls: None. A_592 (3,300).Max George ‘staying positive’ amid hospital stay due to heart issues
FIFA and Mythical Games are combining forces to bring this arcade-style game to fans by the summer of 2025. Available for iOS and Android devices, FIFA Rivals promises a unique blend of soccer management and real-time gameplay. Building on the model established by NFL Rivals, the new game will also incorporate NFTs, allowing players to collect and trade digital player cards. These cards will feature soccer stars from various eras, enhancing the collectible aspect of the game. The NFTs will be minted on the Mythos blockchain, which utilizes Polkadot technology for enhanced security and efficiency. Mythical Games aims to replicate the engagement seen with NFL Rivals, which has amassed over 6 million downloads since its release. Further enriching the gaming experience, FIFA Rivals will also include esports competitions, targeting the most skilled players. This feature points to Mythical Games’ strategic direction towards integrating competitive gaming within its offerings. This partnership marks FIFA’s continued foray into the Web3 space. Prior initiatives include collaborations with blockchain startups for the FIFA World Cup Qatar and the development of the FIFA Collect NFT platform, which operates on both Algorand and the Ethereum scaling network Polygon. With these efforts, FIFA steadily enhances its digital presence, catering to a global audience increasingly engaged in digital and blockchain technologies.Craig 2-5 6-6 11, Goode 1-1 4-5 6, Millender 1-3 2-2 5, Walker 3-9 5-7 13, Zilinskas 11-20 5-5 32, Brown 3-7 4-4 11, Dudukovich 3-6 1-1 9, Garner 0-4 1-2 1, Rutland 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 24-57 28-32 88. Moodie 7-10 2-6 16, Bryant 3-5 10-11 17, Ford 6-12 7-8 20, Riley 3-11 0-0 9, Downey 1-5 0-0 2, Lee 2-4 1-1 5, Colon 0-2 0-0 0, Crosby 3-4 4-4 10, Smith 0-2 2-3 2, Greer 0-1 0-0 0, Abdur-Rahman 1-1 0-0 2, Kuir 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-57 26-33 83. Halftime_Alabama A&M 33-32. 3-Point Goals_IU Indianapolis 12-28 (Zilinskas 5-10, Dudukovich 2-4, Walker 2-5, Brown 1-2, Craig 1-3, Millender 1-3, Rutland 0-1), Alabama A&M 5-25 (Riley 3-11, Bryant 1-2, Ford 1-4, Lee 0-1, Smith 0-1, Colon 0-2, Downey 0-4). Fouled Out_Craig, Brown, Downey. Rebounds_IU Indianapolis 32 (Brown 8), Alabama A&M 32 (Ford 6). Assists_IU Indianapolis 11 (Walker 3), Alabama A&M 13 (Ford 7). Total Fouls_IU Indianapolis 23, Alabama A&M 26. A_320 (6,000).
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Ingram Micro, a technology company, announced on Monday the company plans to lay off nearly 850 employees by the end of the first quarter of 2025 as part of a 'restructuring initiative.' The release reads in part: "These changes aim to enhance organizational efficiency and strengthen customer service capabilities to better position the company for long-term, sustainable growth. Consistent with the company’s standard practices, Ingram Micro is committed to providing support to all associates impacted by these actions." 2 On Your Side asked an Ingram Micro spokesperson about the impact the layoffs could have at the Williamsville location. The spokesperson said they are not providing location-specific details at this time. As of 5pm Dec. 2, no WARN notice had been posted on the New York State Department of Labor's site. This is an ongoing story and 2 On Your Side will continue to provide updates as they become available.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans' starting job last month. Moss made his announcement on social media Monday. Moss started the Trojans ' bowl victory last season and their first nine games this season before coach Lincoln Riley replaced him with Jayden Maiava in early November. “Being a USC Trojan was a lifelong dream of mine,” Moss wrote. “Putting on the cardinal and gold and competing on behalf of my teammates and school is something I will forever take pride in. I poured everything I have into this — body, heart, mind and soul — and am humbled by and proud of what my teammates and I accomplished.” Moss, who was born in Los Angeles and went to high school in the San Fernando Valley, signed with USC before Riley arrived at the school. Moss also stayed with the Trojans after Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to rejoin Riley, and he served as Williams’ backup for two seasons before getting his chance to play with six touchdown passes in last year's Holiday Bowl. Moss completed 64.4% of his passes this season for 2,555 yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. After a spectacular 378-yard performance to beat LSU in the Trojans' season opener, Moss didn't play poorly as a starter, but he also wasn't a difference-maker while USC stumbled to a 4-5 record. Moss threw seven interceptions in his final five starts before losing the job to Maiava. The Trojans went 1-4 in that stretch under Moss, who plays as a more traditional pocket passer while Maiava has the mobility usually favored for quarterbacks in Riley's spread offense. “Looking towards the future, I'm unwaveringly committed to becoming an even better quarterback and leader, and to achieving this at the next level,” Moss wrote. Moss has already graduated from USC, putting him in the portal as a graduate student. USC (6-6) is headed to a lower-tier bowl game again to finish this season, its third under Riley. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballWASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump promised expedited federal permits for energy projects and other construction worth more than $1 billion. Like other Trump plans, the idea is likely to run into regulatory and legislative hurdles, including a landmark law that requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impact before deciding on major projects. In a post on his Truth Social site Tuesday, Trump said anyone making a $1 billion investment in the United States “will receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals.” “GET READY TO ROCK!!!” he added. While Trump did not specify who would be eligible for accelerated approvals, dozens of energy projects proposed nationwide — from natural gas pipelines and export terminals to solar farms and offshore wind turbines — meet the billion-dollar criteria. Environmental groups slammed the proposal, calling it illegal on its face and a clear violation of the National Environmental Policy Act, a 54-year-old law that requires federal agencies to study the potential environmental impact of proposed actions and consider alternatives. “Trump is unabashedly and literally offering to sell out America to the highest corporate bidder,’’ said Lena Moffitt, executive director of Evergreen Action, an environmental group. She said the plan was “obviously illegal” and another example of Trump “putting special interests and corporate polluters in the driver’s seat, which would result in more pollution, higher costs and fewer energy choices for the American people.” Alexandra Adams, chief policy advocacy officer at the Natural Resources Defense Council, said Trump should be careful what he wishes for. “What if someone wants to build a waste incinerator next to Mar-a-Lago or a coal mine next to Bedminster golf course?” she asked, referring to Trump’s Florida home and New Jersey golf club, respectively. “There’s a reason Congress requires the government to take a hard look at community impacts to make sure we don’t greenlight projects that do more harm than good. Cheerleading on social media doesn’t change that reality,” Adams said. Energy analyst Kevin Book said Trump’s post showed his usual flair for showmanship but said there was a real concern underlying it: a bipartisan push for permitting reform to speed up major environmental projects that now take years to win approval. “The substance here is he is really serious about trying to get permitting reform done,” said Book, managing partner at ClearView Energy Partners, a Washington research firm. “Permitting delays are an impediment in many sectors — including energy — and there are multiple billion-dollar investments waiting for permitting reform,” Book said. A bipartisan plan championed by Senate Energy Committee Chairman Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the committee’s top Republican, would speed up permitting for major energy and mineral projects, but its chances are uncertain in the final few weeks of the current Congress. Their plan would boost energy projects of all types, bringing down prices, creating domestic jobs and allowing the U.S. to continue as a global energy leader, Barrasso and Manchin say. Critics say the bill would open major expanses of public lands and waters for oil and gas drilling and gut executive and judicial review. “Checking off wish lists for oil, gas and mining companies is not permitting reform,” said Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona, the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee. He called the bill “a dirty deal” that would exempt some oil and gas drilling projects from federal review and “let mining companies dump even more toxic waste on our public lands.” Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Trump, said Trump’s second term will be a “golden age of regulation-cutting,” including a promise to “drill, baby, drill.” “If you want to bring in money, he’s going to move heaven and earth to get that money in the door and get it invested in the United States,” Miller said Tuesday at a conference organized by the Wall Street Journal. The plan applies to both domestic and foreign investment, Miller said: “He wants to get the money and he wants to get the regulations cut and get the economy moving again.” In the short term, Trump’s post makes permitting reform less likely this year, Book said, as Republicans seek to wait until next year when they will control both chambers of Congress and the White House. But the issue is likely to return quickly in the new year. 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Lithium set for sizeable gains in 2025 - Australian Resource & InvestmentMERCER 90, JACKSONVILLE 89, OTBroadcom shares fell nearly 3% on Wednesday following reports that Apple plans to replace some Broadcom components with its in-house chips, just hours before Broadcom’s fourth-quarter earnings announcement. Apple plans to create in-house components for its devices, which includes switching to a homegrown chip for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections starting next year – a move that will replace some parts currently provided by Broadcom, Bloomberg reported citing sources. The chip, code-named Proxima, has been in development for several years and will reportedly go into the company’s first products in 2025. Like Apple's other in-house chips, Proxima will be produced by partner TSMC (TSM), according to Bloomberg. The report adds that the transition is separate from Apple's shift from Qualcomm (QCOM) cellular modems, but the two parts will eventually work together. However, this development comes a day after The Information reported that Apple is collaborating with the chipmaker to design its first artificial intelligence (AI) chip, codenamed Baltra, leading the stock to close with 6% gains on Wednesday. The news of Apple shifting away from Broadcom for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity has failed to dampen retail sentiment, which remains in the ‘bullish’ zone, albeit a little lower. However, retail chatter has spiked to a year-high of 90 at ‘extremely high’ levels as retail investors on Stocktwits debate Apple’s relationship with Broadcom. The earnings call after the bell will be key to putting some of these rumors to rest. Wall Street is expecting earnings of $1.39 per share on revenue of $14.07 billion. Meanwhile, the majority of the retail investors are expecting Broadcom to beat expectations and issue a bullish guidance, according to a ongoing poll on Stocktwits. Broadcom’s shares have gained 65% so far this year. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.<
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F1 expands grid, adds Cadillac brand and new American team for '26Hart senior Cameron Smith said the Hawks pride themselves on their set pieces. “We practice set pieces a lot,” Smith said. “That’s what we’re good at.” The defender was the beneficiary of a couple of those in the first half of Thursday’s Foothill League game on the road at Golden Valley, scoring twice. The first saw Smith in the right place at the right time on a corner kick. After a save from Golden Valley goalkeeper Jose Mancia, the ball bounced around before falling to an unmarked Smith right in front of the net for the first goal of the game. Smith’s second was more straightforward, but not quite so easy. Senior Bryan Barron delivered a free kick from the right side of the penalty box to the far post, where Smith was able to rise above everyone else and head the ball across goal to put the Hawks up 2-0 just before the half. The Hawks would go on to win, 3-1, avenging last year’s loss at Golden Valley. It took a few minutes for the Hawks to find their footing on a cold night at Golden Valley High, but once Smith got his first goal, Hart started to gain control of the game. “We started off a little rattled,” Smith said. “That’s our first time coming back here from our first loss (last year), but after we settled down and realized we were the better team, we executed.” Hart (2-1, 2-0) got its third goal from senior Elisha Himsl, who rifled a shot from the top of the box just a few minutes into the second half. Golden Valley (3-4, 1-1) head coach Stephen Evison said he knew how important it was to go into the break only trailing by one goal. Allowing the second goal, he said, was a big letdown for the Grizzlies after holding off the Hart attack for much of the game up to that point. “We knew that it was going to be a different level of intensity,” Evison said. “We knew that it was going to be very, very physical ... I felt like the game, if it would have been 1-0 at half, it would have been a different second half.” The Grizzlies eventually got their breakthrough with just under five minutes to play in the game through senior Cesar Renteria, but it was too little, too late. Hart’s defense was able to snuff out the Grizzlies for the majority of the game. Sophomore defender Aiden Salvador was at the heart of that for Hart, calling out the Golden Valley runners and making sure no holes were left to exploit. “Even as a freshman, he had that voice,” said Hart head coach Alex Bernal, “but I have demanded him to be a little bit more vocal, and I trust him wholeheartedly to make calls, and he’s done that and it’s crucial, on top of his ability to actually play. Another thing that makes him a great player.” Senior goalkeeper Marco Gonzalez came up big a few times for Hart. Whether it was rushing out of goal or holding it down, he rarely put a foot wrong and did his job in getting the Hawks close to a second shutout in as many league games. “One of the most knowledgeable keepers that can really demand a lot from his defense, and then he can just change the tempo like that,” Evison said in praise of the opposing keeper. “You feel like you’re on a roll, you feel like you’re on fire, and all of a sudden, he just takes all the oxygen out of the room. So yeah, hats off to the goalkeeper. I think he does a really good job. It’s gonna be sad to see him go next year, but also very happy to see him go.” The two teams are set to meet again Jan. 23 at Hart High in a game that Evison is hoping might go a different way after watching his side rattle the Hawks and control the tempo in the opening stages on Thursday. “I think it’s just gonna be looking at footage, understanding where our mistakes were, where our strengths were and just moving forward and really focusing on that game,” Evison said. The Foothill League is off on Tuesday as the William S. Hart Union High School District has its finals week. The action resumes Thursday when Hart hosts Saugus and Golden Valley travels to Canyon. Here’s what happened in the other Foothill League soccer games on Thursday: Boys’ soccer Valencia 3, Castaic 2: The Valencia Vikings picked up their first league win of the year Thursday, 3-2 at home over Castaic. Nico Hovosapian scored twice for Valencia while Cole Ross had the other goal. Alexis Silva had both goals for Castaic. Castaic has the league bye next Thursday while Valencia hosts West Ranch. West Ranch 1, Saugus 1 : No winner could be decided as West Ranch and Saugus battled to a 1-1 draw at Saugus High on Thursday. Brandon Salazar scored for West Ranch. Girls’ soccer Castaic 2, Valencia 0 : The Castaic Coyotes are flying to start off the season. Mackenzie Wiese and Grace Lundin both scored as Castaic beat Valencia at home on Thursday, 2-0, to remain perfect at 3-0 in league play and 4-0 overall. Valencia is set to travel to West Ranch when league play resumes next Thursday while Castaic has the league bye and will instead host the Cleveland Cavaliers out of Reseda. Hart 8, Golden Valley 0 : In one of the more lopsided results in the early going, Hart took down Golden Valley on Thursday, 8-0. Hart’s two UC Irvine commits, Mia Rodriguez and Gianna Costello, each recorded hat tricks in Hart’s first home league game of the year. Costello rose above her teammate, scoring five times in the rout. Hart is set to travel to Saugus next Thursday while Golden Valley has a home matchup against Canyon. Saugus 2, West Ranch 1: Three teams remain perfect in league play as Saugus held off West Ranch on the road on Thursday, 2-1. Makenna Blum and London Bane scored for Saugus, while Celeste Ramirez and Makea Leonard recorded the assists in a game that Saugus head coach Seth Groller said was difficult for the Centurions as West Ranch made it hard for the Wildcats to be broken down.Columbia Financial, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer