Billionaire Elon Musk is facing a new security challenge after Twitter's source code was leaked online. Twitter has filed a legal document with the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California and asked GitHub to take down the code. This is the latest in a series of security issues for Twitter, which has since implemented new measures to protect user accounts. The source code leak is a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity for companies, and Twitter is now taking steps to ensure its source code is secure.
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Rep. Ro Khanna of California announced on Sunday that he will not be entering the competitive Democratic primary to fill the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein, instead opting to endorse fellow progressive Rep. Barbara Lee. Khanna cited his belief that the House of Representatives is the best place for him to serve as a progressive, and Lee has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform, economic justice, and women’s rights. The California Democratic primary for Feinstein’s seat will be held in June 2022, with Khanna’s decision to stay in the House setting the field of candidates vying for the seat.
Relativity Space launched the world's first 3D-printed rocket, Terran 1, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday night. The mission was a success until a malfunction in the second stage prevented the rocket from reaching orbit. Despite the setback, the company is determined to investigate the issue and move forward with their plans for the future.
On March 15, 97-year-old actor Dick Van Dyke was involved in a car accident in Malibu, California. The Los Angeles County Fire Department treated him on the scene for minor injuries, and the sheriff's department determined that drugs and alcohol were not factors in the crash, but that the wet roads may have been a factor. The sheriff's department has requested that Van Dyke retake a driving test.
A powerful storm system has caused extensive damage across California, with high winds, flooding, and a possible tornado leaving more than 120,000 homes and businesses without power. The National Weather Service has sent teams to assess the damage and urged people to remain vigilant for further severe weather. One person was injured in the incident and Pacific Gas and Electric warned that flooding and fallen trees could cause further delays in restoring power.
California is taking a stand against caste discrimination with a new bill introduced in the state Senate on Wednesday. The bill, authored by state Sen. Aisha Wahab, would add caste as a protected class to California’s anti-discrimination laws, making it the first effort of its kind by a US state legislature to explicitly ban caste discrimination. If passed, it would be a major step forward in the fight for civil rights and human rights, helping to combat discrimination against Dalits, those born at the bottom of the caste hierarchy.
Rupert Murdoch, 92, has announced his engagement to former San Francisco police Chaplain Ann Lesley Smith, 66. The couple met in September at Murdoch's vineyard in Bel Air, California, and they both told the New York Post that they "share the same beliefs." Murdoch proposed on St. Patrick's Day with an Asscher-cut diamond solitaire, and the couple is looking forward to the future together with the support of their families and friends.
Princeton Tigers made history on Saturday, becoming the fourth 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament history. Led by senior guard Ryan Langborg with 22 points and six rebounds, and sophomore guard Blake Peters with 17 points, the Tigers beat No. 7 seed Missouri 78-63, the largest margin victory in tournament history for a 15 seed. This marks the first time in 56 years that Princeton has reached the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals.