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,
Trump Gaza Proposal: Netanyahu Praises Trump’s ‘Bold Vision’ For Gaza Takeover After Rubio Meeting
Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza and take over the territory was rejected by several foreign nations, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and China.
Lawsuit Accusing Jay-Z And Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Of Rape Dropped
An anonymous plaintiff alleged in a lawsuit filed just two months ago that Combs and Jay-Z raped her at a party in 2000.
Trump Media’s Losses Spiked Last Year On $3.6 Million In Sales
The company’s $3.6 million in net sales marks a 12.4% decrease year-over-year.
TikTok Ban Timeline: TikTok Returns To U.S. App Stores—For Now
The app’s availability in the U.S. has been thrown into jeopardy over data privacy and national security concerns.
Apple Returns TikTok To U.S. App Store
TikTok was removed from the App Store nearly a month ago after a ban against the app went into effect.
New York Doctor Fined After Sending Abortion Pills To Texas Patient, Report Says
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sought to bar the doctor from treating other Texas patients when he sued her in December, alleging she violated the state’s abortion ban.
Elon Musk’s X Paying $10 Million To Settle Twitter-Era Trump Lawsuit Alleging Censorship, Report Says
X is the second social media company to settle a censorship lawsuit from Trump, who sued the platform in 2021, when it was known as Twitter and led by former CEO Jack Dorsey.
Trump Administration Takes Back $80 Million In FEMA Money From NYC’s Bank Accounts, City Alleges: ‘Highway Robbery’
The funding was clawed back as New York City denies allegations by tech billionaire Elon Musk the money was going toward “luxury” hotel lodging for migrants.
Rape Lawsuit Against Diddy And Jay-Z Dropped: Here’s The Latest On Sean Combs
The latest news on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' as he awaits trail on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
California Storm Could Bring Flooding, Mudslides—What We Know About The State’s Strongest Storm Of The Winter
Forecasters are concerned the storm could bring mudslides in and near areas scorched by the Palisades and Eaton fires.