Last month, DEA Chicago SAC Todd Smith (center) and DEA Merrillville ASAC Chip Cooke, alongside @USAO_NDIN, met w/@FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs to discuss Operation Highway Shield w/the @IndStatePolice and other federal partners to keep Hoosiers safe. @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept

$MSFT WINDS DOWN AI CLOUD DEAL WITH $ORCL Microsoft has reportedly declined to renew its 2023 agreement to rent AI computing capacity from Oracle and has been gradually shutting down that capacity in recent months, Bloomberg reports. The deal was originally intended to power an AI-enhanced version of Bing. However, the Oracle servers used older-generation Nvidia GPUs that no longer met Microsoft's computing specifications. Oracle says demand for its AI infrastructure remains strong, including for older-generation GPUs.

MICROSOFT WINDS DOWN ORACLE DEAL Microsoft $MSFT is reportedly winding down its deal to rent AI cloud capacity from Oracle $ORCL, adding pressure on a stock that already fell 7% on Thursday. It follows June reports that talks over a $3B Oracle lease collapsed over a security compliance gap, which Oracle called inaccurate.

Strong winds will continue to develop tonight and persist into the weekend across southern California to Texas. Check for the latest warnings and advisories! The loop below shows the forecast wind gusts this afternoon through late Friday night. High winds can be dangerous! If possible, stay inside. When driving, slow down, keep both hands on the wheel, and keep away from high-profile vehicles. Be aware of loose outdoor items and stay clear of trees.

Strong winds and low humidity will bring an increasing wildfire threat to portions of California today. Check for your latest local forecast. Reminder: A Fire Weather Watch means BE PREPARED, critical fire weather conditions are expected or possible, but not imminent or occurring. A Red Flag Warning means TAKE ACTION, critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.

Amid winds approaching Force 7, Xi Jinping and China’s top leaders gathered at Tiananmen Square to commemorate Martyrs’ Day, just one day before National Day Nine flower baskets were placed before the Monument to the People’s Heroes, followed by the national anthem, a moment of silence, and the Chinese leadership standing together in honor of those who sacrificed for the country.