Angeles Times

• Nvidia is expanding its AI infrastructure footprint by investing $1 billion in Naver Corp., a South Korean internet and cloud service provider. • The funding is earmarked for an AI data center currently under construction in South Korea, a project developed jointly with the US private equity firm Brookfield Corp. • This investment will enable Naver to more than triple the size of the facility, accelerating the deployment of AI capabilities in the region.

• Semiconductor stocks experienced a deepening global selloff as investors questioned the long-term sustainability of the artificial intelligence spending boom. • The decline was triggered by signs of progress in China's advanced chipmaking capabilities, which increased competition for established global players. • Market impacts were significant in Asia, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Taiwan’s Taiex both dropping approximately 4%, while the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Index neared a technical correction.

• India’s "Cockroach movement" has officially ended weeks of widespread protests after the government agreed to meet all of the group's demands. • The resolution follows the resignation of the education minister, a key move that satisfied the protesters' requirements for accountability. • This movement highlights significant public unrest regarding educational policies and the demand for leadership changes within the ministry.

• On-location filming in Los Angeles remains sluggish and continues to trend downward compared to last year's figures. • While the number of shoot days for incentivized productions is showing slow growth, it has not been enough to offset the broader decline. • This trend persists despite the implementation of tax credits designed to attract filmmakers and maintain the city's status as a production hub.

• Wall Street experienced a quiet day of trading as major indices drifted, showing little overall movement. • Artificial intelligence stocks began to stabilize, trimming some of the sharp losses they suffered during the previous week. • This shift suggests a period of consolidation for AI-driven equities after a volatile stretch of investor sell-offs.

• The author describes their journey of developing a passion for soccer while following the 104 games of the 2026 World Cup. • Key highlights included Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina via a Ferran Torres extra-time goal and the disappointing performance of the Mexican national team. • The tournament demonstrated the sport's global appeal, attracting over a billion viewers and setting new viewership records within the United States.

• Former President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address on Thursday night claiming there are significant vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system. • The claims made during the speech were largely unsupported by the evidence provided, according to the Los Angeles Times. • This effort is viewed as a strategy by Trump and his allies to sow mistrust among voters regarding election security ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.