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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Trump administration is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the University of California in an attempt to curtail academic freedom and undermine free speech, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by faculty, staff, student organizations and every labor union representing UC workers.The lawsuit comes weeks after the Trump administration fined the University of California, Los Angeles $1.2 billion and froze research funding after accusing the school of allowing antisemitism on campus and other civil rights violations. It was the first public university to be targeted with a widespread funding freeze. The administration…

As the world reflects on Robert Redford’s death, his own words illuminate the essence of his career as an Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival who championed truth, independence and new voices.Redford, who died Tuesday at 89, leaves behind a legacy of freedom, artistry and opportunity. His words — captured here by The Associated Press over numerous interviews — reflect the philosophy that guided his life and career from “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” to “All the President’s Men” and beyond.Redford on “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”“I was not a name equal to Paul’s.…

Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris (L) signs a Commanders helmet while joined by Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (C) and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (R) during a news conference on construction of a new Commanders stadium in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2025.Win McNamee | Getty ImagesOver the last decade, private equity investor Josh Harris has built one of the largest conglomerates in sports.Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which he co-founded with Blackstone executive David Blitzer in 2017, owns majority stakes across many of the most valuable sports leagues in the world. That includes stakes in the NFL’s Washington…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:45 AM ET, Tue September 16, 2025 Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, has successfully completed sea trials.The new vessel completed its first ocean sailing on September 13, with Captain Kyriakos “Kirk” Matragkas at the helm. Celebrity Xcel demonstrated a series of maneuverability skills to test its functional and operational capabilities near the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, where the ship has been under construction.Celebrity Xcel during sea trials (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises) Now, Celebrity Xcel is preparing to welcome its first guests for its inaugural sailings in November. It’s the fifth ship…

Former U.S. presidential candidate and entrepreneur Andrew Yang is starting a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) — a company that resells wireless service using another carrier’s network infrastructure — that will give you money back on your bill if you use less data. “I’m as guilty of doomscrolling as the next person, but knowing that doomscrolling is actually costing me money makes me feel dumb,” Yang told TechCrunch. “Now my wallet and financial incentives are tied to what I want to do, which is to look up more and use my phone a little bit less.” Using T-Mobile’s network,…

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s that time of year again. The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup is here.Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G will headline in April 2026.It is a bit of a full-circle moment for Carpenter. At her 2024 Coachella debut, the singer ended her performance of the song “Nonsense” with an interesting outro. “He’s drinking my bath water like its red wine,” she sang. “Coachella, see you back here when I headline.” Talk about manifestation.Also on the lineup: Addison Rae, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, The XX, The Strokes, Young Thug, Sexyy Redd, Teddy Swims,…

Gary Bettman, NHL commissioner, speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Nov. 20, 2024.CNBCThe 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan will mark the first time in 12 years that NHL players will return to the Games, something NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is expecting to have a big effect on the league.”Ultimately, in terms of balancing the pros and cons, we decided it was important to go back and be on what is one of the most visible platforms in the world,” Bettman said at CNBC Sport and Boardroom’s Game Plan conference in Santa Monica, California, on Tuesday.Prior to Bettman being named commissioner…

Electric air taxis will soon take to the skies across the United States, thanks to a new program launched by the Department of Transportation aimed at fast-tracking the testing of the aircraft.The program, which launched on September 15, will facilitate public-private partnerships between state and city governments and electric air taxi companies to form new regulations for operating the aircraft—also known as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft or eVTOL. The FAA will oversee the program and says that at least five pilot projects will operate across the U.S. The program will last for three years from the launch of…

Rivian has officially broken ground on its long-planned factory near Atlanta, Georgia, which will one day allow the company to make as many as 400,000 of its next-generation electric vehicles per year. The company held a shovel ceremony on Tuesday where CEO RJ Scaringe was joined by Georgia officials, including Governor Brian Kemp. But, as TechCrunch first reported in July, the company is still eyeing the first quarter of 2026 for an official construction start-date, with vehicle production starting in 2028. Most of what’s taking place now is prep work, like hooking up electrical systems and water supply, and building…

NEW YORK (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, questioning whether Americans understand the difference between a king and a president, told a New York Law School crowd Tuesday that improved civic education across the country would help people make better decisions.Sotomayor, speaking at a panel discussion during a “Constitution and Citizenship Day Summit,” did not make comments that were overtly political and did not directly address any controversies of the moment. President Donald Trump was not mentioned.At one point, though, she raised doubts about how much Americans are being taught about civics in schools.“Do we understand what the difference…