Meta Platforms hires Andrew Tulloch with a $1.5 billion package, emphasizing its aggressive AI talent acquisition strategy. This move signifies Meta's ambition to advance its Llama models and expand its AI capabilities, particularly in India.

California and Arizona lead a lawsuit against the Trump administration for canceling a $7 billion Solar for All grant, impacting low-income communities. The legal challenge, joined by 21 states, highlights disputes over federal environmental policies.

Indiana University has inked a lucrative contract extension with football coach Curt Cignetti, highlighting their confidence in his leadership amid a successful season. Under Cignetti, Indiana boasts a 17-2 record, a College Football Playoff berth, and currently holds a top national ranking.

The 2023 OceanGate Titan submersible disaster was caused by engineering flaws and inadequate safety protocols, killing five people near the Titanic wreck. A 2025 NTSB report criticized OceanGate's failure in design, testing, and response, urging stricter regulations for submersible vessels.

Colleges are tackling declining trust by emphasizing degree ROI, amid high tuition and uncertain job prospects. Tools like the College Scorecard aim to inform students on earnings outcomes.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey enforces a 'zero tolerance' policy against illegal street takeovers with $14 million in traffic safety grants. This crackdown targets organized events causing public disorder, bolstered by recent arrests and vehicle seizures, as officials stress the importance of public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities.

Clio has unveiled its Intelligent Legal Work Platform, combining AI-driven practice management, legal research, and operations into a single, proactive system. With $300 million in annual revenue and a $4 billion valuation, Clio is set to reshape legal services, already trusted by top global law firms.

Cyber threats fueled by AI are on the rise, with over 200 attacks reported in July 2025, as adversaries leverage technology to enhance their operations. Multi-factor authentication remains crucial, preventing 99% of identity-based attacks, but outdated defenses leave critical systems vulnerable.

Phil Eng, current MBTA General Manager, is appointed interim head of Massachusetts' transportation agencies after Monica Tibbits-Nutt's departure. Eng, known for transit improvements, will work alongside Jonathan Gulliver to oversee both MBTA and MassDOT during this leadership transition.

A Norwegian embassy worker was sentenced to over three years for sharing sensitive data with Russian and Iranian agents for cash and bitcoin. The case underscores growing espionage concerns in Norway, linked to regional tensions and geopolitical conflicts.