California Today: Nobel Physics Prize Awarded for Pioneering A.I. Research by 2 Scientists

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October 8, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California and the region, selected for you by Times editors. Today's Top Story Jonathan Nackstrand/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Nobel Physics Prize Awarded for Pioneering A.I. Research by 2 Scientists With work on machine learning that uses artificial neural networks, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton "showed a completely new way for us to use computers," the committee said. Read more More California News Soaring Insurance Costs Are Menacing Owners of Big Buildings, Too Struggling landlords and developers are seeking leeway on coverage from their lenders — mostly in vain. The 'Crypto Punks' Behind Trump's Murky New Business Venture The serial entrepreneurs behind Donald J. Trump's new cryptocurrency project have left a trail of lawsuits, unpaid debt and tax liens. 'Ghost Guns' Case Before Supreme Court Has Major Implications for Industry in Flux The number of untraceable homemade guns recovered at crime scenes has fallen since the enactment of rules restricting the sale of the weapons, according to law enforcement statistics. A Year After Feinstein's Death, Her Life's Belongings Are for Sale Senator Dianne Feinstein collected fine jewelry, paintings and a trove of political mementos. Because of her trust, many of those items are available for public inspection — and purchase. Aides Say Trump Resisted Sending Federal Funds After California Wildfires He changed his mind after being shown data that his supporters in the state had been affected, the former officials said. One called his approach "red states vs. blue states." Tacita Dean Draws Her Way Into the Menil In the artist's first major U.S. museum survey, she bonds with Cy Twombly through works on paper, films and photographs. New Los Angeles Police Chief Is a Conventional Choice Mayor Karen Bass named Jim McDonnell as the new Los Angeles Police Department chief, one of the nation's highest-profile law enforcement jobs. $1.35 Million Homes in California A 1958 midcentury-modern house in Palm Springs, a 1947 ranch-style house in Los Angeles, and a 1926 Craftsman-style house in Berkeley. Local Conditions Look up the heat index in your area using The Times's heat tracker. See active fires using The Times's wildfire tracker. Today's Recipe Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. Pumpkin Cardamom Crumb Muffins  By Dan Pelosi 45 minutes Makes 12 muffins Play a Game The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games Sign up for Your Places: Extreme Weather. Get notified about extreme weather before it happens with custom alerts for places in the U.S. you choose. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for California Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving California Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018