News for January 8, 2025

New Orleans is bringing in former NYPD commissioner William Bratton to review security after the Bourbon Street terror attack, as city leaders face questions about missed protections.

Joe Biden said he believes he could have defeated Donald Trump in the election, but he was unsure he could have handled another four years in office.

Staff at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia considered making inmates pay for medical care after prisoners burned themselves in protest of harsh conditions, while the ACLU of Virginia continues to challenge the prison’s use of long-term isolation.

D-Wave Quantum CEO Alan Baratz pushed back on Jensen Huang’s warning that useful quantum computers are still years away, saying D-Wave already uses quantum systems in business today.

Federal Reserve officials said they are growing more cautious about rate cuts as they watch inflation and the possible effects of President Donald Trump’s planned trade and immigration policies.

Iran staged large war games to show its military strength and signal readiness for a possible strike on its nuclear sites as tensions rise with the United States.

AI investments are helping drive U.S. economic growth, but the biggest gains so far are going to tech companies, infrastructure builders, and the stock market rather than workers.

Ann Altman has sued her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, accusing him of years of sexual abuse, and he has denied the claims.

President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico is not the only source of fentanyl and defended her government’s anti-drug efforts after Donald Trump threatened tariffs over drug trafficking.

San Diego State University is dealing with a hazing case after a fraternity party led to serious burn injuries, and four students now face criminal charges.

George Santos won a delay in his sentencing, giving him more time to raise money through his podcast and other projects.

Iran freed Italian journalist Cecilia Sala after three weeks in detention, ending a case tied to a separate dispute involving an Iranian engineer held in Italy.