Antonio Pequeño IV is a reporter who covers breaking news, with a focus on technology and online culture. He joined Forbes in 2023 and works in Los Angeles. He’s covered Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, the Reddit blackout protest and debunked viral rumors. Prior to joining Forbes,
California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
The flood watch covers multiple areas burned by fires in the last two weeks.
Flood Watch Issued For Fire-Stricken Los Angeles Areas—Here’s Why Rain Might Be An Issue
Fires have burned more than 40,000 acres in Los Angeles, where four fires remain active as of Friday.
Mexico Denied A U.S. Deportation Flight As Deportees Are Flown Out Of Country By The Hundreds, Report Says
The Trump administration began a large deportation operation this week, making 538 arrests Thursday.
NBA, NFL Subreddits Among Largest To Ban X Links After Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute
Musk’s gesture has received mixed reactions from politicians and academics, with some likening it to a Nazi salute and others saying it was an accidental action made in the heat of his victory speech.
Heidi Montag Sues Los Angeles And City Utility Department After Home Is Destroyed By Palisades Fire, Report Says
Montag is one of several public figures who have questioned the city’s response to the Palisades Fire, which destroyed several celebrity homes and scorched over 23,000 acres.
Trump Declassifying All JFK, RFK And MLK Jr. Assassination Records—Here's What That Means
Trump, who released some of the documents during his first term, said in the run-up to the 2024 election he would “declassify and unseal all JFK assassination-related documents.”
OpenAI’s ‘Operator’: What We Know About New AI Assistant Capable Of Ordering Groceries, Making Reservations
The AI assistant will first be made available to subscribers of ChatGPT Pro, a $200 a month subscription, and eventually roll out into the free version of ChatGPT.
Justice Department Orders Civil Rights Division To Temporarily Pause All Cases, Report Says
It is unclear exactly how long the pause will last, though The Washington Post reported the division will halt action for at least a few weeks.
California Fires: Here's The Data Behind The Historic Blazes That Have Burned Through 40,000 Acres
The fires in southern California could shape up to be the most costly blazes in the region’s history.
TikTok Ban Live Updates: Trump Halts Ban For 75 Days—After CEO Attends Inauguration
The app’s availability in the U.S. has been thrown into jeopardy over data privacy and national security concerns.