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Alexander Murphy is a senior national science reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Houston bureau. Murphy covers science across the United States, explaining new research, discoveries and the scientific developments that shape everyday life. Murphy holds a master's degree in communication with a focus on journalism and grew up in Moraga, California.

Stories by Alexander Murphy

26 stories

  1. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · California

    Meta Layoffs 2026: 8,000 Jobs Cut Amid AI Spending Push

    Meta announced 8,000 job cuts starting May 2026, part of a push for efficiency and massive investments in AI. Discover details on the Meta layoffs and future plans.

  3. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Sun

    News: Energy · California

    First Megawatt Charging for Electric Trucks Lands in California

  5. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  6. Tue

    News: Military · United States

    Pentagon Ultimatum: Anthropic Must Lift AI Military Use Restrictions

  7. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  8. Wed

    News: Technology · California

    Uber Robotaxi Unveiled at CES 2026, Bay Area Testing Underway

  9. Sun

    News: Politics · World

    Iran Internet Shutdown 2026: Protests, Crackdown & Human Rights

  10. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  11. Sat

    News: Technology · United States

    90% of Parked Domains Are Malicious: New Cyber Threat Revealed

  12. Tue

    News: Technology · United States

    FCC Bans New Chinese Drones: National Security Risk

    FCC implements ban on new Chinese-made drones, including DJI, citing escalating national security threats. Learn about the ban's scope & industry impact.

  13. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    TikTok Forms New US Joint Venture, Resolving Security Concerns

  14. Thu

    News: Technology · United States

    Palantir CTO: AI Drives Blue-Collar Productivity, Not Job Loss

  15. Thu

    News: Technology · United States

    Microsoft: Jobs Safest from AI Are Hands-On & Healthcare

  16. November 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  17. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

    HP to Cut 6,000 Jobs by 2028 Amid AI Transformation

  18. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

    Nvidia Q3 Earnings Soar, Q4 Forecast Defies AI Bubble Talk

  19. Tue

    News: Technology · World

    Cloudflare Outage Hits ChatGPT, X Globally on Nov 18

    Cloudflare's global outage on November 18, 2025, caused widespread internet disruptions, taking down major sites including ChatGPT and X (formerly Twitter). Read more.

  20. Fri

    News: Technology · World

    Russia’s Aldol Robot Falls Flat at Moscow Unveiling

  21. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  22. Fri

    News: Technology · World

    183 Million Email Passwords Leaked: Protect Your Accounts Now

  23. September 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  24. Tue

    News: Technology · United States

    Meta Smart Glasses Demo Fails at Connect 2025: What Went Wrong

  25. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    US, China Reach TikTok Framework Deal Amid National Security Concerns

  26. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · California

    OpenAI Nonprofit Secures $100B Stake, Retains Control of AI Future

  27. Thu

    News: Technology · United States

    Apple Event 2025: iPhone 17, Watch S3/Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3

    Apple's September 2025 event unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch S3/Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3, showcasing major advancements.

  28. Fri

    News: Technology · United States

    Google Antitrust Ruling: End of Exclusive Deals, Data Sharing Ordered

  29. June 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  30. Fri

    News: Technology · United States

    What the Next Amazon Alexa Will Bring for Users in 2025

  31. May 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  32. Sat

    News: Energy · United States

    Is Our National Power Grid Stable?

  33. Thu

    News: Environment · Imperial Valley

    Salton Sea Communities: Voice Lithium Boom

  34. Thu

    News: Technology · United States

    Imperial Valley: Microsoft Shuts Down Skype

  35. March 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  36. Fri

    News: Technology · California

    Apple Faces Legal Heat Over Unfulfilled AI Promises

    Tech giant Apple faces legal storm over delayed AI features. Class action suit alleges false advertising of non-existent Siri capabilities, potentially costing Apple millions. Consumers accuse…

  37. Fri

    News: Energy · Imperial Valley

    Lithium Valley: Beacon of Hope Imperial County’s Economic Future