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'60 Minutes' in turmoil as talent revolts under Bari Weiss and new executive producer
With an executive producer new to TV and the need to replace four correspondents, can the venerable program retain its stature?
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2026-06-04
495 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
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'Cape Fear' reinvents itself again with chilling, charming Javier Bardem
The Apple TV series remake about a psychopath seeking revenge on a lawyer, played this time by Amy Adams, nods to its predecessors while including new twists.
California
'Mexico 86' is Diego Luna's love letter to 'the beautiful game'
In 'Mexico 86,' on Netflix starting Friday, Luna plays a fictional man in a partially truthful story about how the country defeated more powerful adversaries and surmounted the chaos of the time to host the event successfully.
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'Spider-Noir's' Lamorne Morris on why Marvel fans are more intimidating than Nicolas Cage
In Spider-Noir, actor/comedian Lamorne Morris says he got to borrow from past experiences on New Girl and Fargo, and “play in both the levity and the stakes.”
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'The Odyssey' is slamming AMC's website because of fans' epic demand for tickets
If you want tickets to Christopher Nolan's epic 'The Odyssey,' you'll need to get in line. On Thursday, wait times on the AMC website reached an hour as hopeful moviegoers scrambled to secure seats.
California
'We mean business.' MacArthur Park raid is latest in push to reclaim fentanyl hub, officials say
On Thursday afternoon, a swarm of federal agents and Los Angeles police officers descended on MacArthur Park with military vehicles and a loudspeaker warning that those using narcotics would be subject to search and detention.
California
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield
Police responded to a shooting in the parking lot at Fairfield High School at 7:15 p.m. One person was pronounced deceased from gunshot wounds, officials said.
Bay Area
1 killed, 11-year-old among 3 shot after Fairfield school graduation ceremony, police say
The shooting happened in the parking lot of the school as Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District was holding a commencement ceremony for Sem Yeto High School. Police say an unidentified 18-year-old died at the scene.
Culture
10 Chic City Outfits That Capture the Energy of Summer—with a Modern Twist
Thanks to polished staples from Banana Republic and The Row to Tory Burch and Staud, crafting chic city outfits for summer is effortlessly easy.
Bay Area
10 hostages rescued after overnight California standoff; suspect killed
Ten hostages are safe after a tense 15-hour standoff at a downtown Bakersfield bank ended early Wednesday with the death of the suspect, authorities said.
Bay Area
2 deaths on city streets: 1 pedestrian killed in crash, 1 under investigation
A driver struck and killed a pedestrian in SoMa; another person was found dead on an Excelsior street.
Culture
5 Books on Steffani Jemison’s Shelf
Jemison’s spare artworks involve researching alternative literacies that have functioned as tools of resistance.
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5 things to know about the Trump administration’s new green card policy
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If the goal was to confuse everyone, the mission was accomplished. Just before Memorial Day, the Trump administration issued a sweeping new policy directive that took aim at legal immigration. It would have required most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees living in […]
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5 things to know about the Trump administration’s new green card policy
If the goal was to confuse everyone, the mission was accomplished.  Just before Memorial Day, the Trump administration issued a sweeping new policy directive that took aim at legal immigration. It would have required most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees living in the U.S. to return to their home countries to await their green […]
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5 things to know about the Trump administration’s new green card policy
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If the goal was to confuse everyone, the mission was accomplished. Just before Memorial Day, the Trump administration issued a sweeping new policy directive that took aim at legal immigration. It would have required most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees living in […]
Bay Area
5 things to know about the Trump administration’s new green card policy
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If the goal was to confuse everyone, the mission was accomplished. Just before Memorial Day, the Trump administration issued a sweeping new policy directive that took aim at legal immigration. It would have required most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees living in […]
Bay Area
5 things to know about the Trump administration’s new green card policy
Just before Memorial Day, the Trump administration issued a sweeping new policy directive that took aim at legal immigration.
Culture
6 Vegetarian Sources of Omega-3s
Typically found in oily fish, omega-3s are important for your heart, brain, eyes, and more. But there are plenty of plant-based sources too.
California
9 free dance performances at iconic SoCal landmarks, from LACMA to Hollywood Forever
Choreographer Benjamin Millepied's L.A. Dance Project is taking its work to the streets of Los Angeles over a period of two weeks with free performances at LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, Hollywood Forever Cemetery and Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park.
Bay Area
A California environmental board voted to cut $202M from SF’s eco-friendly transit
Muni stands to lose hundreds of millions with changes to a state program that funds public transportation by charging firms for permits to emit carbon.
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A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When is a minimum wage hike of more than $11 per hour actually a pay cut? That question has dominated the debate over a current California housing bill that has riven the state’s two most powerful construction worker unions and many state legislative […]
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A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?
This is just the latest spat between two rival construction unions over the future of California housing policy.
Bay Area
A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When is a minimum wage hike of more than $11 per hour actually a pay cut? That question has dominated the debate over a current California housing bill that has riven the state’s two most powerful construction worker unions and many state legislative […]
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A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When is a minimum wage hike of more than $11 per hour actually a pay cut? That question has dominated the debate over a current California housing bill that has riven the state’s two most powerful construction worker unions and many state legislative […]
Bay Area
A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When is a minimum wage hike of more than $11 per hour actually a pay cut? That question has dominated the debate over a current California housing bill that has riven the state’s two most powerful construction worker unions and many state legislative […]
Technology
A Guide to Streaming Primavera Sound 2026
Not in Barcelona this weekend? You can still catch the Cure, Oklou, Geese, the xx, and more on Amazon Music
Culture
A New French Study Says It Is Safe to Ship the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum
The main threats include vibrations and handling, but the move has been choreographed to the slightest detail.
California
A Republican stronghold in Southern California will remain red in Congress. Here’s what that means
Congressmembers Ken Calvert and Young Kim are top contenders in the race for the newly redrawn District 40 in Southern California.
Bay Area
A cult-favorite SF coffee shop is opening its most ambitious cafe yet
The Coffee Movement will expand its Chinatown footprint with a second location featuring a four-seat slow bar.
Technology
A lawsuit challenges Hawaii homestead leases limited to those with 50% Hawaiian blood
A lawsuit is challenging the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which provides land to Native Hawaiians with at least 50% Hawaiian blood quantum
Technology
AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts
Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations
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AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players
Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations
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AP report: Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case
The deal would resolve a criminal case filed in October that charged Bolton with 18 counts of either retaining or disseminating classified information, including diary-like notes from his time in government that officials say he shared with his family members as he was preparing a memoir about his time in office.
Technology
AT&T and Verizon lose Supreme Court case over fines for selling location data
FCC did not violate carriers' right to jury trial, court says in 8-1 ruling.
Technology
Adidas Takes Over 35 Nordstrom Stores in Major World Cup Moment
Adidas' signature footwear leads the offering, reimagined in World Cup colorways.
Technology
After 11 years at Mars, NASA's MAVEN spacecraft went out with a whisper
“I think the team has really experienced the loss of a loved one with the end of the mission.”
Technology
After Drawing Women Trapped in Labyrinths for Years, Kyung-Me Painted Herself Free
Opening this week at Bureau in New York, her new show is the opposite of everything she’s made before.
Technology
After Layoffs, Pinterest Plans to Invest $4 Billion in Amazon’s AI chips
Pinterest is renewing its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Markets
After Multiple Settlements, Judge Delays Civil Trial Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A federal judge agreed Monday to postpone a civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims. U.S. District Judge James Bredar expressed frustration about …
Technology
Amazon develops a warehouse robot workers can speak to
Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, that will can interact using language instead of code. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot toward automation as the e-commerce giant replaces its human workers with robots. Amazon says the AI-powered upgrade means its human employees can assign […] The design hasn’t changed much from the original Proteus, which was announced in 2022. | Image: Amazon Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus , that will can interact using language instead of code. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot toward automation as the e-commerce giant replaces its human workers with robots. Amazon says the AI-powered upgrade means its human employees can assign the robot tasks in the same way they'd communicate with colleagues. Previously, wo
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Amazon engineers in Seattle slam employer for building AI data centers while laying off 30,000 staffers
Amazon engineers called out their employer for conducting mass layoffs while it commits to spending $200 billion this year on AI infrastructure.
Technology
Amazon, Vice Studios Hit With Defamation Suit Over ‘Hollywood Hustler’ Documentary
A producer sued Amazon Studios, Vice Studios and director Rebecca Chaiklin on Thursday, alleging that he was falsely portrayed as an accomplice of convicted fraudster Zach Horwitz in the recent documentary series “Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam.” The producer, Julio Hallivis, contends that his reputation has been ruined by the false implication that he acted […]
Technology
Amazon’s new plan for games: James Bond and AI Snoop Dogg
Amazon's gaming strategy has never really been clear. It's been very active in the space: acquiring Twitch, launching its Luna cloud gaming service nearly six years ago, investing heavily in MMOs during the peak of live-service wave, and having access to a huge slate of franchises through Prime Video and the MGM Studios library. Late […] Amazon's gaming strategy has never really been clear. It's been very active in the space: acquiring Twitch , launching its Luna cloud gaming service nearly six years ago , investing heavily in MMOs during the peak of live-service wave, and having access to a huge slate of franchises through Prime Video and the MGM Studios library . Late last year, the company announced a major pivot, relaunching Luna with a focus on party games you can play with just your phone as a controller - including an AI-powered game starring Snoop Dogg as a judge - and basi
Culture
American Citizen Pleads Guilty to Working as an Agent for the People's Republic of China
Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, an American citizen who lived and worked in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), pleaded guilty today to acting as an agent of a foreign government within the United States.
Culture
Artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
"Her passing marks the loss of a leading figure of French culture and an artist devoted to freedom, whose work carried a universal message and earned her immense international acclaim," the French presidency said in a statement.
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Artists & Mothers Announces 2026 Recipients of Childcare Grants
Sara Cwynar, Nickola Pottinger, Trisha Baga, and Mimi Ọnụọha have been awarded $25,000 each from the nonprofit Artists & Mothers.
Technology
As the largest World Cup ever kicks off, health officials are focused on more than Ebola
Officials are more concerned about highly contagious diseases like measles and respiratory viruses, which can spread quickly through large, fast-moving crowds.
Technology
Asia-Pacific markets open lower on renewed Middle East tensions
Asia-Pacific markets open lower amid renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S. and worries that the conflict may keep inflation elevated.
Culture
Austin Neal Accepts the Executive of the Year Award from Kevin Neal | Country Power Players 2026
Austin Neal accepts the Executive of the Year award from Kevin Neal at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2026.
Technology
Automakers, Retailers Warn Memory-Chip Shortage Is Impacting Prices
The increasing need for memory chips to power artificial intelligence data centers could lead to dramatic price hikes in U.S. consumer goods and disrupt supply chains, groups representing automakers, retailers, electronic firms and others said on Wednesday. The groups said …
Technology
BBC Editorial Director: Despite “Corporate Noise,” “This Is an Organization That Is Winning”
Rhodri Talfan Davies spoke at the Enders TMT Leaders Live conference in London about the U.K. public broadcaster's recent scandals and challenges.
Technology
Bad Buzz and Disappointing Product Launches Hit Lululemon in Q1
The company cut its outlook for the year, prompting its stock to drop more than 10 percent in after-hours trading.
Bay Area
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 4 at 12:33PM PDT until June 6 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period southwesterly swell. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast, especially southwest facing beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
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Becerra Defies Doubters, Surges in California Governor’s Race
Xavier Becerra’s surprising rise in California’s 2026 governor’s race, fueled by a broad working-class coalition and a late collapse by rival Eric Swalwell, has positioned the former attorney general to potentially advance to the November runoff as millions of ballots remain uncounted.
Technology
Belkin’s new Joy-Con grips also boost the Switch 2’s battery life
Most of Belkin's Switch 2 accessories are designed to either protect or power up Nintendo's latest handheld, like its Charging Case Pro that actually does both at the same time. Its new multitasking Charging Grip can also add three or four more hours of playtime through an included 10,000mAh battery pack, while improving the Switch […] Most of Belkin's Switch 2 accessories are designed to either protect or power up Nintendo's latest handheld, like its Charging Case Pro that actually does both at the same time. Its new multitasking Charging Grip can also add three or four more hours of playtime through an included 10,000mAh battery pack, while improving the Switch 2's ergonomics with beefier nonslip grips for the Joy-Con controllers. Belkin's Charging Grip is now available through the company's online store in black, lilac, and olive green color options for $99.99. The magnetic 10,0
Bay Area
Best Bets: Jazz on the Hill, Bob Ross Paint Along, Josh Jones Latin Quintet, ‘Barber of Seville,’ Symphony San Jose
Freebie of the week: Some people keep saying jazz music is dead, but there are a lot of signs to the contrary. One hundred and nine years after its birth in New Orleans, the music is still with us, and appreciated by everyone from Boomers to Gen-Zers. One need look no further than the SFJazz […] The post Best Bets: Jazz on the Hill, Bob Ross Paint Along, Josh Jones Latin Quintet, ‘Barber of Seville,’ Symphony San Jose appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: June 5-7
Primary Trust at the Taper, goodbye Gustavo, SoundPedro, WeHo Pride and more of the best things to do this weekend.
Markets
Beware Business IT Consultant Who Secretly Installs Remote Access to Network
A Connecticut information technology consultant has pleaded guilty to fraud stemming from a computer intrusion scheme that cost a small business, according to federal prosecutors. Billie Conley, Jr., formerly of Shelton, pleaded guilty in federal court in New Haven to …
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Biggest Diesel Shock Since 2022 Deals Another Blow to US Farmers
While US farmers brace for higher fertilizer and chemical bills tied to turmoil in the Middle East, another expense is already taking a bite out of razor-thin margins: diesel fuel. Prices for the fuel that powers tractors, combines and grain …
Culture
Billboard Expands In Asia With Billboard India
Launched in partnership with Other Side Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and headquartered in Mumbai, Billboard India marks a new chapter in how Indian music is documented and celebrated globally.
Technology
Bitcoin is weathering its ugliest week in months as narrative fades and liquidity rotates
Bitcoin is getting pummeled to kick off June as the market loses its dominant narrative and liquidity continues to rotate into other assets.
Markets
Bitcoin’s sagging price has crypto bears taking a victory lap. Why it’s too soon to count it out.
While U.S. stocks have kept notching record highs, bitcoin is sliding to its weakest level in months.
Technology
Blackstone restricts flagship fund withdrawals as private asset fears reemerge
Blackstone capped withdrawals from its $79 billion BCRED fund after redemption requests rose from 7.9% to 10%, adding to private market liquidity concerns.
Technology
Bloomingdale’s to Open Game Day With Boss Shop Tied to World Cup
The pop-up Carousel concept will be open through Aug. 24 and will feature exclusive Boss items plus fashion, beauty and wellness products.
Bay Area
Blueprints confirm ICE involvement in South County facility
Detailed blueprints show an ICE facility with detention and processing space is planned in South Santa Clara County. The 111-page document obtained by this news outlet, dated Sept. 17, 2025, illustrates plans for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility with detention areas, detainee processing areas, interview and holding rooms, spaces for mothers with... The post Blueprints confirm ICE involvement in South County facility appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Boots Riley Guesses Martin Scorsese Got ‘A Gang of Money’ for AI Partnership and ‘Doesn’t Give a F—‘
Boots Riley came out swinging after Martin Scorsese announced his involvement with the AI company Black Forest Labs on Tuesday, guessing that the filmmaker joined the firm as an advisor to help provide for his family and that Scorsese “doesn’t give a fuck” since he thinks AI will “fall on its face anyway.” The “I […]
Technology
Broadcom’s stock falls despite accelerating AI-chip growth
Latest revenue figures lack meaningful upside after the stock’s sharp recent rally.
Bay Area
Brock Purdy put on a spring show. Next, it’s Osa Odighizuwa’s turn
As the 49ers look ahead to training camp, their biggest defensive addition will be asked to lead a front that must improve its pass rush.
Bay Area
Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo
With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Bangladesh since he arrived at the national zoo last week. The rare albino buffalo became a sensation when a farmer noticed that his blond tuft of hair resembled the distinctive locks of the U.S. president.
Technology
Bumblebees can solve problems on their own
With no training, bumblebees can work out how to use a ball like a ladder to feed on sugar from an out-of-reach flower.
Technology
Bumblebees can spontaneously solve problems, study finds
Scientists in Finland found bees could solve an insect version of the classic "box-and-banana" problem.
Technology
Cable lobby warns of chaos if FCC doesn't relax ban on foreign routers
NCTA seeks waiver from foreign-router ban, citing memory and substrate shortages.
California
CalFresh eligibility is changing. Here's what you need to know
Some Californians will now have to clear an additional hurdle to maintain their eligibility for food assistance, courtesy of Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
California
California Lawmaker Pushes Immunity for Stone Makers Amid Silicosis Epidemic
A federal proposal by California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock could block hundreds of silicosis lawsuits, as California workers suffer a deadly lung disease linked to engineered stone countertops.
California
California Parents on Waitlist for Subsidized Childcare Anxious Over Proposed Budget Cuts
The Newsom administration proposes cutting childcare slots to help balance the budget. But parents and advocates are pushing for more childcare support to bring down their costs of living.
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California charts smarter path to support farmers and ranchers while maintaining food safety and clean water
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California continues aggressive fight against organized retail theft, recovering nearly $260 million in stolen merchandise
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California streamlines affordable housing funding
California is creating its first standalone housing agency to help streamline funding for affordable housing development — except it has no new money due to proposed state budget cuts. Starting July 1, the state will create the California Housing and Homelessness Agency to house various departments overseeing state and federal housing funding programs under one... The post California streamlines affordable housing funding appeared first on San José Spotlight .
California
California’s Slow Count and What the Results Mean So Far
The votes are still being counted, but trends are already emerging in congressional contests, the governor's race and Los Angeles mayor's race.
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Campsites Are Hard to Get In California. Try Dispersed Camping Instead
View the full episode transcript. California is a beautiful state with incredible natural scenery. But it can sometimes feel daunting to actually get out and take advantage of all the state has to offer because there are so many other people vying for the same campsites and permits. The process to reserve campsites is notoriously … Continue reading Campsites Are Hard to Get In California. Try Dispersed Camping Instead →
Technology
Canada backs plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain
The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park and zoo in Ontario to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain
Culture
Cardi B Responds to Latto Checking Her on ‘Gimme Dat’ Over Leaked Call: ‘I Let My Mouth Get the Best of Me’
Latto also said she's "open" to having a conversation to repair their friendship.
Technology
Cash App made a magic wand for contactless payments
The convenience of contactless payments can already feel magical, but Cash App is really leaning into that with its latest accessory. The mobile payment service is launching the Cash App Wand: an NFC-enabled, iridescent, star-topped wand that allows users to make on-the-go payments without pulling out their phone or card. This plays on a popular […] The Cash App Wand is a novel way to pay for your next coffee. | Image: Cash App The convenience of contactless payments can already feel magical, but Cash App is really leaning into that with its latest accessory. The mobile payment service is launching the Cash App Wand: an NFC-enabled, iridescent, star-topped wand that allows users to make on-the-go payments without pulling out their phone or card. This plays on a popular DIY trend that's already circulating on social media platforms, in which people are 3D printing (or otherwise cons
Technology
Central Saint Martins B.A. Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear
Central Saint Martins B.A. Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear
California
Chabria: No, Mr. Hilton, our elections are not 'a joke.' It's time for you to stand up to Trump
President Trump is falsely claiming that California's primary vote is rigged. Republican Steve Hilton needs to stand up for the state and its elections, which are free and fair.
Technology
Chanel Frenzy in London: Shoppers Queue Hours for Matthieu Blazy’s Métiers d’Art Launch
Despite subway strikes paralyzing half of the city's public transport, top clients, fans and scalpers showed up and waited as long as five hours to get into the New Bond Street store.
Technology
Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan Sundance Winner ‘Josephine’ Lands Indian Subcontinent Rights With Fragrant Nature Film Creations (EXCLUSIVE)
Fragrant Nature Film Creations has acquired exclusive distribution rights to “Josephine” across the Indian subcontinent. The deal covers India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. Directed by Beth de Araújo and starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan – both of whom also serve as producers – “Josephine” follows an eight-year-old girl, played […]
California
Cheap Fast Eats: Where to eat in Little Saigon for $15
Five stops, one stretch of Bolsa Avenue
Technology
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Earns R Rating
Teens and tweens hoping to find out if Odysseus makes it home to Ithaca are going to need to bring a parent or adult guardian to the multiplex. “The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan’s sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association. It’s unclear why the picture got this designation […]
Bay Area
Class of 2026: Alta Vista senior put in the work to finish high school
Alta Vista High School graduating senior Connor Studdard reflects on his high school experience in a Q&A style interview.
Culture
Clint Black Presents Riley Green With the Hitmaker Award | Country Power Players 2026
Clint Black presents Riley Green with the Hitmaker award at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2026.
Technology
Clio Barnard’s Cannes Prizewinner ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Sells Widely as Charades Boards International Rights (EXCLUSIVE)
Fresh off winning the audience award at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Clio Barnard’s “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” has secured a raft of international sales, with Paris-based sales company Charades handling worldwide rights. The film, which earned the top audience prize in the Cannes sidebar, has been picked up across multiple territories following its market […]
Culture
Clive Davis Hospitalized in New York After Respiratory Issue — UPDATE
The legendary 94-year-old music executive was released from the hospital on Thursday, his reps say..
California
Close call: San Mateo County schools chief candidates just a few hundred votes apart
Only a few hundred votes separated the two candidates vying to be the next San Mateo County superintendent of schools after early results came in Tuesday night. Chelsea Bonini, a trustee on the San Mateo County Board of Education, is leading the race with about 50.5% of the votes so far. Her opponent, Hector Camacho, […] The post Close call: San Mateo County schools chief candidates just a few hundred votes apart appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
College graduates begin their job search in a world being transformed by AI
We are in commencement season, when graduates look back on their accomplishments and look ahead to their future ambitions. But shifts in the economy and the anxiety around it are changing how this generation sees their prospects. Ali Rogin speaks with New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor about her book, "How to Start: Discovering Your Life's Work." It's part of our series, "Rethinking College."
Technology
Comedy Writer Bridger Winegar Said “No Gifts” — Now He Has More Than 300 of Them
As his podcast, 'I Said No Gifts,' hits 300 episodes, the host talks through the best and worst presents he's received from his luminary guests, white whales and indoor skydiving.
Bay Area
Community briefs: Menlo Park trash audits, Atherton summer concerts and Los Trancos wildland fire drill
In this week’s Community Briefs, Recology starts auditing randomly selected trash, recycling and trash bins, a wildland fire drill is planned in Los Trancos and Atherton’s Sounds of Summer concert series kicks off.
Culture
Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Latin Rapper Lito MC Cassidy’s Lito Music
"Together, we are building a label designed to develop the next generation of talent."
Technology
Confirmed screwworm case in Texas sends two biotech stocks higher
Options volume is surging for Zoetis as traders look for potential stock market winners in light of a screwworm case in Texas.
Technology
Conner Ives, Tolu Coker, Patrick McDowell Among Six Designers to Scoop BFC Fashion Trust Awards
The British Fashion Council said the six winners will receive financial investment and bespoke guidance to help build "resilient, future-facing" businesses.
Technology
Constance Zimmer on ‘Love Story,’ Personal Grief and Why Hollywood Needs More Women Over 50
The actress says playing Carolyn and Lauren Bessette’s mother, Ann Messina Freeman, in FX’s Ryan Murphy-produced series took on new meaning after the death of her own mom.
Markets
Corpus Christi Delays Decision on Billion-Dollar Water Plant
A bitterly divided Corpus Christi City Council voted early Wednesday morning to delay a decision on reviving an almost billion-dollar water plant it had rejected nine months earlier. The 7-2 vote came at 2:20 a.m., almost 15 hours into a …
Technology
CrowdStrike is a buy, just not yet. Here's why
On top of the beat-and-raise, CrowdStrike announced a 4-for-1 stock split. But short-term thinkers sold the stock.
Technology
CrowdStrike’s stock falls as investors find more reason to pan cybersecurity earnings
Like Palo Alto Networks before it, CrowdStrike beats financial expectations but sees its stock get punished
Technology
Cult Gaia Pre-Fall 2026
Cult Gaia Pre-Fall 2026
Technology
Cyberdecks used to look like little laptops, but now they’re getting more personal
DIYer and TikTok user Annike Tan, who goes by @ubeboobey, can carry her cyberdeck around without anyone noticing because it doesn't look like a computer at all. Tan, who has been featured in The Cut and Wired, went viral earlier this year with a mermaid-themed cyberdeck she made inside an old purse. She has since […] DIYer and TikTok user Annike Tan, who goes by @ubeboobey , can carry her cyberdeck around without anyone noticing because it doesn't look like a computer at all . Tan, who has been featured in The Cut and Wired , went viral earlier this year with a mermaid-themed cyberdeck she made inside an old purse. She has since upgraded it and built an MP3 player and a solar-powered cyberdeck . Tan and countless other DIYers are attracting millions of views showing off the personal computers they've built inside purses, jewelry boxes, toys, and old tech, hiding Raspberry Pi boards
Technology
Céline Dion Comeback Shows Ticket Onsale Halted by Ticketmaster for ‘Suspicious Activity’
The live entertainment company shut the onsale off after fans spent hours waiting in online queues before getting kicked out
Culture
DJ AG Headlines Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW London 2026 With Eclectic, Party-Starting Set
The set featured a number of rising artists throughout.
Technology
Dashlane explains how attackers managed to download encrypted password vaults
By targeting large numbers of users, attackers increased their chances of success.
Markets
Deadly Screwworm Parasite Found in US Threatens Cattle Herd
A deadly cattle parasite was confirmed in the US for the first time in nearly a decade, posing the latest threat to a US herd already at its lowest level in 75 years. The US Department of Agriculture confirmed late …
Markets
Delaware Declares Drought Watch as Precipitation Levels Drop
Delaware is under a statewide drought watch for the second time in three years due to a steep decline in precipitation levels. Officials are most worried about Kent and Sussex Counties. Governor Matt Meyer declared the drought watch after receiving …
Technology
Depop to Hold Pop-up at 2026 Governors Ball Music Festival
The fashion resale platform and partner of the music festival will be on site.
California
Dismissed 'Love Island USA' contestant Vasana Montgomery apologizes for racial slur video: 'No excuse'
'Love Island USA' contestant Vasana Montgomery, who was booted from the series ahead of its premiere this week, issues a statement apologizing for her racial-slur social media videos.
Technology
Disney+ EMEA Boss Touts “Growth Mode,” Hike in Local Originals, Importance of Cinema Releases
Karl Holmes, at an industry conference in London, also highlighted the streamer's top young adult audience share and 80 percent ad revenue growth in the U.K., hit 'Rivals' and the strength of its movie lineup.
Technology
Doja Cat Slams Elon Musk as a ‘Barrel Chested Ewok’ While Requesting Changes to X: ‘You Look Like You Eat Sand’
Doja Cat took to X on Wednesday to request that the platform’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk, reinstate the “audio post” feature. It’s not likely the Grammy winner will get her way, however, because she slammed the tech mogul as a “frog build looking bitch” in the same breath. “Hey Elon if u see this please […]
Technology
Doja Cat Takes Aim at Elon Musk, Calling Him a ‘Barrel Chested Ewok’
The singer requested the tech owner reinstate X's audio post feature while insulting him
Markets
Dow soars nearly 900 points as Wall Street bets on Iran peace deal
Despite flare-ups in Middle East violence, investors remain optimistic that the U.S. and Iran will soon end the war.
California
Drone Testing in Yolo County Part of Big Plans to Expand Delivery Service
Zipline, a Bay Area company, is testing the potential for delivery service at a large cattle ranch.
Technology
EU Calls US Forced Labor Tariffs ‘Absurd’ While China Alleges ‘Political Manipulation’
America’s trading partners are incredulous over the United States Trade Representative’s recently concluded investigation into claims of forced labor.
Markets
EU Insurers Need to Grasp Private Credit Risks, Watchdog Says
European insurers have to grasp the risks they face when investing in private credit, according to the region’s top watchdog. Insurance firms need to be able to identify, measure, manage and report the risks, Petra Hielkema, chair of the European …
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Quay Taps the Nader Sisters for New Summer Sunglasses Line
The collaboration includes oversize, shield and narrow frames plus new optical styles, priced from $75 to $175.
Bay Area
EXCLUSIVE: TikTok rental listings scam exposed by East Bay neighbors, may be operated 'outside US'
TikTok scams are hitting home for East Bay residents who discovered their properties falsely listed for rent by fraudsters. Police are actively investigating the trend.
Bay Area
Eastside College Preparatory School: The graduating Class of 2026
Eastside College Preparatory School’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation on Friday, May 29, with over 50 students earning their diplomas.
Bay Area
Edible Herbs Flowers – Free Classes!
Summer has a way of flying by, so make these sunny days count.
California
Eight-story Front Street proposal goes to Planning Commission Thursday
Site now occupied by Ace Hardware The post Eight-story Front Street proposal goes to Planning Commission Thursday appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
Technology
Eli Manning weighs in on Giants QB Jaxson Dart's Trump rally fallout
Eli Manning spoke about political activities from athletes after Giants QB Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally.
Technology
Eli Manning's private equity firm acquires licensing company for NFL Flag in bet on youth sports
Eli Manning's Brand Velocity Capital announced a deal to acquire youth sports company RCX amid congressional bill to ban private equity from youth sports.
Technology
Elon Musk is steamrolling Wall Street to become a trillionaire
Today on Decoder, I’m talking to Ryan Mac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and coauthor of the excellent book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, which came out in 2024. I can’t recommend it enough. I wanted to have Ryan on the show because we’re on the cusp of the SpaceX […] Today on Decoder , I’m talking to Ryan Mac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and coauthor of the excellent book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter , which came out in 2024 . I can’t recommend it enough. I wanted to have Ryan on the show because we’re on the cusp of the SpaceX IPO, which promises to be one of the most consequential public offerings in history for a variety of reasons — its biggest-ever size, of course, at nearly $2 trillion dollars , but also because all kinds of rules that keep our markets fair are being bent, if not outright broken, along the
Technology
Elon Musk tries again to escape FTC audits of X data handling
Musk can't be trusted to protect X user privacy, public commenters warn FTC.
Markets
Elon Musk’s Social Security audit was an embarrassment. The real fraud is political.
Social Security’s watchdog did the math on the so-called fraud, and it’s a joke.
Technology
Elon Musk’s SpaceX paid to secure its ticker symbol ahead of blockbuster IPO
When SpaceX shares make their public debut next week, they will be trading under the ticker “SPCX.” Until recently, that ticker belonged to Tuttle Capital Management’s SPAC and New Issue ETF.
California
Emergency room visits during heat waves available to the public in 'near-real time' in L.A. County
A new dashboard makes public for the first time heat-related deaths and emergency room visits in near-real time.
Markets
Environmental Brokers Busier Following Washington Chemical Plant Blast
In the weeks following the implosion of a massive tank at a Washington paper mill that killed 11 workers and spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons of chemicals, believed to be the deadliest industrial accident in state history, managers of …
California
Essay: Farewell to Maddy Perez, the complicated Latina baddie who dominated 'Euphoria'
Alexa Demie found her breakout role as Maddy Perez in the HBO series 'Euphoria,' which just wrapped its final season. Her take on the 'Latina baddie' archetype may be the show's most memorable performance.
Technology
Even quiet black holes create winds, new Milky Way observations reveal
New observations suggest the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way’s core is blowing gas away from the central behemoth.
News
Ex-FirstEnergy executives reindicted in Ohio in $60 million corruption scheme
Two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives whose initial prosecutions in the state’s long-running $60 million bribery scandal ended in mistrial earlier this year have been reindicted
California
Explosions, simulated gunfire expected in Pasadena tonight as military conducts training
The first round of noise is expected to begin around dusk, at 8:30 p.m., and the exercises will continue until around 12:30 a.m., according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian.
California
Fairfield High shooting: 18-year-old killed, 3 others wounded after graduation ceremony
Four people were shot including a child and one person was killed Wednesday evening when gunfire broke out at a high school graduation in Fairfield, officials said.  Officers with the Fairfield Police Department spoke with reporters Wednesday night and said four people had been shot at the Sem Yeto High School graduation at Fairfield High […] The post Fairfield High shooting: 18-year-old killed, 3 others wounded after graduation ceremony appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Fairfield Police Searching for Deadly High School Graduation Ceremony Shooter
An 18-year-old was killed, and three others were wounded. No arrests have been made.
California
Federal immigration raids in LA started a year ago. They left a permanent mark on many
The detentions ignited sweeping marches and ongoing community activism.
Bay Area
Fight breaks out during Kings Canyon Unified graduation, five arrested
Five people have been arrested after a fight broke out Tuesday night at a graduation ceremony in Reedley.
California
Fire Weather Watch issued June 4 at 11:02AM PDT until June 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...8-15 percent with overnight recoveries of 30-50 percent. * Duration...4-8 hours between 10 AM and 10 PM PDT Saturday. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders ca
California
Fire Weather Watch issued June 4 at 12:53PM PDT until June 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* CHANGES... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Duration...4-8 hours between 11 AM and 11 PM PDT Saturday. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Technology
Flesh-eating screwworm infection confirmed in South Texas, USDA says
With the case confirmed, it is the fly's first breach of the US-Mexico border.
Technology
Flesh-eating screwworm is confirmed in the U.S., officials say
Flesh-eating screwworm is confirmed in the U.S., officials say
Culture
Forget Ballerinas, The Jazz Shoe Is Now Lily Collins’s Preferred French-Girl Flat
Lily Collins, star of ‘Emily in Paris’, is a fan of French-inspired fashion. To attend the French Open this week, she traded in Jane Birkin-esque ballet flats for a shoe beloved by Birkin’s erstwhile boyfriend, Serge Gainsbourg: Repetto’s lace-up Zizi jazz shoe.
Culture
Frederick Anderson Resort 2027
Frederick Anderson Resort 2027
Culture
Fresh Juice, Monster Boots, and Purple Glue Stick: 24 Hours With ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Star Luke Evans
The Welsh actor (and first-time Tony nominee) invites Vogue along as he zips from Chelsea to Studio 54 for showtime.
Bay Area
Game on State combines candy, games and a good cause
This retro arcade and candy store has about 45 games and over 400 types of candy.
Markets
Georgia Brokers and Agents Alarmed After Court Ruling Expands Liability for Them
Georgia insurance brokers and agents are sounding the alarm—and perhaps checking their own errors and omissions coverage—after a recent state appeals court ruling opened the door for third parties to sue when full coverage is not secured. “This ruling fails …
Technology
Google is letting social media stars customize their search result page
Google now lets big creators and publishers in the US claim dedicated profiles in Search to highlight things like videos, articles, and their other profiles online. But this feature won't be available to most people or organizations; Google is limiting it to people with at least 100,000 YouTube subscribers, 100,000 followers on Instagram or X, […] Google now lets big creators and publishers in the US claim dedicated profiles in Search to highlight things like videos, articles, and their other profiles online. But this feature won't be available to most people or organizations; Google is limiting it to people with at least 100,000 YouTube subscribers, 100,000 followers on Instagram or X, or 300,000 followers on TikTok. You'll need to meet the minimum on one of those platforms and be at least 18 years old to make a Search profile. In demo videos , Google shows how a Search profile ca
California
Governor Newsom announces expansion of the world’s largest civilian aerial firefighting fleet: deployment of fourth C-130 H airtanker and new helitack base
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Science
HHS confirms Americans with high-risk Ebola exposures will have access to experimental therapy
Americans who have high-risk exposures to Ebola in the current outbreak in Central Africa will have access to an experimental antibody treatment.
Culture
Haute & Freddy Are Pop’s Fabulous New Fashion Freaks
The pop duo are hitting the road—and they’re bringing vintage clown suits and showgirl looks to the stage. “Going to a show should feel like your own personal fashion show.”
Technology
Hear Prince’s Previously Unreleased, Forever Funky ‘Stone’
Track will feature on upcoming compilation of all previously unreleased material, Timeless
Culture
Here’s How Olivia Rodrigo Feels About Possibly Collaborating With Sabrina Carpenter Someday
The star shared that her dream collaborators include PJ Harvey & Fiona Apple.
Technology
Hermanos Gutiérrez Take Their Guitar History to the Andes on New Song ‘Canto Andino’
The sibling instrumental duo will release their new album Los Ojos del Cóndor via Easy Eye Sound in September
Bay Area
Hilton, Becerra hold leads in tight CA governor's race: Here's what it could mean for November
The race for California's next governor remains too close to call -- with Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra holding the top two positions -- as ballots continue to be counted. We spoke with a political expert about what this could mean for the November election.
California
Hollywood Bowl but by the water? Long Beach takes a first step with temporary amphitheater
The long-term dream is a permanent "Long Beach Bowl." Until then, the temporary F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach has 11,000 seats with views of the Queen Mary from the nosebleeds.
Technology
Hollywood’s Most Notable Deaths of 2026
Catherine O’Hara, James Van Der Beek, Robert Duvall, Eric Dane and James Tolkan are among the entertainment legends the industry lost this year.
California
Homeowner finds 20 sticks of live dynamite in freezer, prompting evacuations in Valley Glen
Bomb squad investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly before 9:30 a.m. following reports of a suspicious device.
Technology
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the ketamine overdose death of Elijah McClain after the Black man was pinned down by police
Technology
Homicide convictions reversed for paramedics who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine
McClain's final words — "I can't breathe" — foreshadowed those of George Floyd a year later in Minneapolis, and the Colorado man's name became part of the rallying cries for social justice that swept the U.S. in 2020.
Technology
Honeywell’s quantum company goes public. What investors should know about the IPO
It's a win for Honeywell as the offering gives a valuation to a business that investors previously had to guess what it was worth.
Bay Area
How Giants manager Tony Vitello is handling all this losing: ‘I’m my harshest critic’
The former University of Tennessee head coach isn’t questioning his decision to jump to MLB despite San Francisco’s poor record.
California
How Google's 32-million mosquito project could change California's battle against dengue
Can Silicon Valley solve California's mosquito problem? Google is seeking federal approval to unleash millions of bacteria-infected, non-biting mosquitoes in the Golden State.
Technology
How Lectra Is Bridging the Gap Between Creative Vision and Industrial Reality
An exclusive Q&A with John Brearley, president, Americas at Lectra, on the evolution of 3D prototyping, seamless global collaboration, and the power of data-driven design.
California
How Mayor Karen Bass weathered a brutal campaign and won a spot in the Nov. 3 runoff
A broad coalition that included organized labor and business leaders helped Bass win a spot in the mayoral runoff, where she will face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman.
Culture
How Swimwear Brand Hunza G Is Selling Summer in the City
Ahead of the London brand’s pop-up, founder Georgiana Huddart lays out plans to sell her cult swimwear in the city.
Markets
How single-stock turbulence presents ‘asymmetric’ downside risk for a rather calm S&P 500
A “dispersion trade” is being fueled by rising volatility for individual stocks while index volatility is falling — suggesting the risks of a selloff are rising
Technology
How some data center operators are tackling their water use problems
Hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability.
Bay Area
How this surging data cloud company is mandating AI at work
Fresh off Snowflake’s blowout quarter, HR chief Arnnon Geshuri dishes on what’s working and the questions recruiters are asking job seekers.
Newsroom
How to Submit Useful Evidence in the Safe-Parking and Tow File
A newsroom service note explains what kinds of records, photos, invoices, notices, timelines, and right-of-reply materials help VINI News verify safe-parking, towing, disability, and basic-needs stories.
Science
How ‘Love Island USA’ Takes Care of Its Contestants’ Mental Health
Can I pull you for a chat? How the mental health team on set takes care of contestants on the viral show
California
I Got Access to Hundreds of Teacher Misconduct Complaints in California — and You Can Too
In her five years of investigating teacher misconduct in California schools, reporter Holly McDede learned an important lesson: What seems to be secret isn't always so — sometimes you just need to know who to ask, and for what.
Markets
I own a house with my sister, but the mortgage is in her name. Could this come back to bite me?
“My son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter live there and take care of utilities, yardwork and maintenance.”
News
ICE arrest in a rural Montana town prompts a conservative community to take action
In a northeastern corner of Montana sits the small town of Froid. Rural and deeply conservative, it backed President Trump during every one of his White House runs. But earlier this year, when federal immigration agents detained one of the town's longtime residents, this tight knit community pushed back. Montana PBS's Matt Standal reports.
News
ICE protesters who interrupted church service won't face state charges: Prosecutor
Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, accompanied by former CNN journalist Don Lemon, will not additionally face state charges
Technology
In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun
Iowa’s waterways face significant pollution challenges due to agricultural runoff and sewage
Technology
India's viral 'Cockroach' party has millions of followers. What investors need to know
A Gen Z-led, social media-first mock political party in India that has amassed millions of followers and is set to hold an in-person protest on Saturday.
Technology
Inside India newsletter: Why Taiwan and South Korea's stock markets have surged past India within a week
The Indian equity market is losing favour with global investors, as its domestic consumption story weakens and the country lags in AI.
Culture
Inside Kering’s Residency for Chinese Designers
Vogue Business was a fly on the wall during the Italian leg of the French luxury group’s residency for Chinese talent.
Technology
Inside Nike’s Star-Studded World Cup Campaign With Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott and … Ted Lasso
Channing Tatum, LeBron James and Jason Sudeikis (in character) joined soccer stars like Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo and others in a short film set at a Hollywood film studio.
Technology
Inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center ahead of its Juneteenth opening
President Obama's library will cost $30 to visit, making it the most expensive presidential museum or library in modern history.
Technology
Investor Nell Daly Is Taking Her Revenge, One Small Company at a Time
The cofounder of Revenge Capital supports marginalized and overlooked founders with financing, mentoring and moral support.
Technology
Investors can 'buy' SpaceX early with Coinbase perpetual futures on pre-IPOs
Pre-IPO perps give traders the ability to speculate on the value of a private company without owning shares.
News
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire, create Lebanese security zones
In a joint statement released after a fourth round of U.S.-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides said the ceasefire "is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives" from areas south of the Litani River.
Technology
It doesn't feel very agricultural: The 2026 Subaru Solterra review
Subaru's badge-engineered SUV remains on sale alongside the new Trailseeker.
Markets
I’m 55, married and want a $1.5 million long-term care policy. Do I get a traditional or hybrid?
“I’m not looking for a ‘don’t do it’ opinion.”
California
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's 'Love Story' is a 'lens' on the 'intensity' of fame, stars say
On this week's episode of The Envelope, Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly discuss how they prepared for their roles as the most famous couple in America and the nature of celebrity.
Technology
Jacques Marie Mage Brings Its World of Luxury to New York
After a five year search for the right location, Jérôme Mage has opened the brand's largest gallery to date in SoHo, blending collectible design, Americana wilderness, jewelry and handcrafted eyewear into his own cabinet of curiosities.
Technology
Janie and Jack Teams With Limelight Hotels for Summer Nights Series
The summer event series features Americana-inspired fashion and outdoor activities across six U.S. destinations.
Technology
Jason Zhang Signs With Universal Music Greater China; UMG Also Invests in Thai Distributor Solution One
Universal Music Greater China has signed Jason Zhang, one of the most commercially successful artists in Chinese-language pop, in a wide-ranging deal spanning recorded music, artist management, live performance and international strategy, structured in partnership with Zhang’s personal label, Planet Culture. In a separate announcement, Universal Music Group also revealed a strategic investment in Solution […]
Science
Jefferies CEO says firm is not in the SpaceX shorting business
Some 23 firms are handling the SpaceX initial public offering, and Jefferies Financial Group is not one of them.
Technology
Jessica Simpson Opens Up Onstage About Sobriety: Drinking Was a ‘Crutch That Wasn’t Working’
When performing at a concert in California, the singer took a moment to reflect on her battle with alcohol abuse
Culture
Jim Jones Thinks Jay-Z ‘Spared’ the People He Dissed at Roots Picnic: ‘I Wanna See the Yankee Stadium Freestyle’
The Harlem rapper speculated that the NYC freestyle will be on par with Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech.
Technology
Jimmy Kimmel Slams CBS as ‘Trump Suck-Ups’ and ‘Clowns’ for Firing Scott Pelley From ‘60 Minutes’: A ‘Cowardly’ Decision
Jimmy Kimmel is standing up for Scott Pelley after the longtime broadcast journalist was fired from “60 Minutes.” Pelley was cut from the newsmagazine program after accusing newly appointed CBS News boss Bari Weiss of “murdering” the show and saying new executive producer Nick Bilton has “slender qualifications for this job.” “Last night, the Trump […]
Culture
John Lennon Drawings to be Animated, Pace Gallery Trims Artist Roster, and More: Morning Links for June 4, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Culture
Julia Jacklin, Trials, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard Join BIGSOUND 2026 Speakers Lineup
The 25 th anniversary edition of BIGSOUND will play out in the vibrant entertainment district that is Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, from Sept. 1-4.
Science
Justice Department Expands Admissions Investigations into 15 Additional Medical Schools
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it opened fifteen new investigations into potential race discrimination in medical school admissions. The Division recently announced its findings that the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and Yale University both illegally used race in medical school admissions.
Culture
Katie Holmes Is All-in on This ’90s Summer Shoe Trend
A Jenner and Bieber-approved shoe, Katie Holmes adds her own co-sign to the red-carpet-event-to-city-streets sandal.
Bay Area
Kawakami: ‘How dominant we should be’ — Trent Williams and the 49ers’ 2026 mandate
The 49ers need their 12-time Pro Bowl left tackle to counter Myles Garrett and the Los Angeles Rams.
Culture
Kevin Neal Presents Austin Neal With the Executive of the Year Award | Country Power Players 2026
Kevin Neal presents Austin Neal with the Executive of the Year award at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2026.
Technology
Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center
Kevin O'Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pressure from residents and activists, as reported earlier by local affiliate ABC4. The Shark Tank star sent a letter to Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams on Thursday, saying that he will remove 19,430 acres from the project, […] Kevin O'Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pressure from residents and activists, as reported earlier by local affiliate ABC4 . The Shark Tank star sent a letter to Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams on Thursday, saying that he will remove 19,430 acres from the project, located in and around the Locomotive Springs Waterfowl Management Area. The change comes just days after Adams called on O'Leary to slash the size of his Project Stratos data center by 75 percent, which would reduce it to about 1
Technology
Kids’ Shoes and ‘Elevated’ Brands Help Recovering Famous Footwear in Q1
The retailer noted that it saw growth in the first quarter of 2026 from Jordan, Skechers, Birkenstock, New Balance, Reef and Brooks.
Culture
Kulapat Yantrasast Named Artistic Director of Next Bukhara Biennial
"I want the art and the festival representation to have something to do with the people," he told ARTnews in a recent interview. "This should not be just the art world landing on it for 10 weeks and after that it becomes something else."
California
L.A. voters turning down measure to raise hotel bed tax ahead of Olympics
In preliminary returns, Los Angeles voters were rejecting Measure TT to raise hotel bed taxes, but were approving Measure TC to make hotel booking companies pay a higher bed tax rate.
California
LA mayor race: Bass will face Raman in November. Pratt is out
L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman gained enough votes, according to the Associated Press, pushing reality TV personality Spencer Pratt out of the runoff.
California
LA28 chair Casey Wasserman says he will not resign over Epstein fallout
Casey Wasserman says he will not resign from his role as chairman of the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee despite his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell.
Culture
LE SSERAFIM Lands Third No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart With ‘PUREFLOW’
Plus, J. Cole’s The Fall-Off returns after vinyl drop, while Bleachers and Maisie Peters debut in top 10.
Bay Area
La Comida launches its next chapter in new Bryant Street home
Ever since La Comida left its longtime home on Bryant Street a decade ago, it has endured a nomadic existence, shuttling between locations as it strove to continue its mission of serving meals to low-income seniors. That changed this month, when the nonprofit moved into its new home on Bryant Street.
Culture
La DoubleJ Celebrated The Lighthouse—Its First U.S. Store—With an Al Fresco Dinner at Casa Cruz
La DoubleJ celebrated the opening of The Lighthouse, the brand’s first U.S. flagship, with an al fresco dinner at Casa Cruz.
Culture
Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home
Lebanese Americans are both grieving and taking action to support loved ones in their homeland who have been affected by the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants
Science
Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada
Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink.
Science
Level 2 - Chikungunya in French Guiana
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in French Guiana. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
California
Local volunteers patrol schools for ICE agents. They need more help.
Your Allied Rapid Response seeks volunteers The post Local volunteers patrol schools for ICE agents. They need more help. appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
Technology
Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. There are hidden costs for workers and the economy
Long-term unemployment can have ramifications on financial, emotional and family health that linger even after reentry into the workforce.
California
Lopez: Bass clears first hurdle, but if Pratt holds off Raman, the mayoral race could be a holy war
Spencer Pratt says he's on a mission from God to save Los Angeles. He is currently running second to Mayor Karen Bass, ahead of Councilmember Nithya Raman.
Technology
Louisiana’s Reporting Law Chills Immigrant Medicaid Applications
A year after the measure’s passage, a state law is keeping immigrants and their children from accessing Medicaid even when they qualify.
Technology
Lululemon cuts annual outlook, citing 'negative' media commentary and disappointing product launches
Lululemon is expecting its situation to get a lot worse before it gets better, as it issued weak guidance for the full year.
Markets
Lululemon’s fight with its founder has been bad enough to hurt sales for the entire year
Problems continue to add up for Lululemon, as the yoga-wear maker on Thursday trimmed its full-year forecast to account for a potential dip in sales this year.
Technology
M-Appeal Seals Cannes Deals on ‘Downtown,’ ‘The Garden We Dreamed,’ ‘Truly Naked’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based world sales company M-Appeal has closed a string of international deals out of the Cannes Film Market on Michiel van Erp’s “Downtown,” Joaquín del Paso’s “The Garden We Dreamed” and Muriel d’Ansembourg’s “Truly Naked.” Dutch drama “Downtown,” which M-Appeal launched at the Cannes Film Market, has sold to Dark Star Pictures for North America […]
Bay Area
MVLA Adult School: The graduating Class of 2026
The Mountain View Los Altos High School District’s Adult School celebrated graduation on Wednesday, June 3.
Technology
Maersk Fined $1.9 Million by FMC for Improper Detention Billing
Since the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 expanded its authority, the commission has levied millions in penalties against top ocean carriers.
California
Malcolm Todd found fame on TikTok. Now he's handling stardom in real life.
At 22, Malcolm Todd wants to make music that reflects him and his journey. Charting songs and sold-out concerts are just the cherry on top.
Science
Male puberty is understudied — but when it starts may predict long-term health risks
Due to a significant gender gap, far less is known about the health risks of early or late puberty onset among boys than girls.
California
Man attacked 5 women at UCLA within an hour before being captured by police, prosecutors say
A man has been charged with assaulting five women at UCLA, four of them students, according to authorities.
Technology
Marilyn, On the Block
A Julien's auction marking what would have been Monroe's 100th birthday puts everything from her bras to her front gates up for sale.
California
Marin legislative candidates Connolly, Lucan appear headed toward November election
Two Democratic Marin County candidates appear to have cleared the hurdle of Tuesday’s primary election in their races for seats in the California Legislature. State Assemblymember Damon Connolly, D-San Rafael, is vying for the District 2 seat in the state Senate, with 67% of the vote, or 85,542 votes in his favor. Republican Tief Gibbs […] The post Marin legislative candidates Connolly, Lucan appear headed toward November election appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian Director of Oscar-Nominated ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
France-based Iranian artist, animator and director Marjane Satrapi, best known for her Oscar-nominated 2007 biographical animated feature “Persepolis,” has died. She was 56. “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life,” said a statement “from close friends and family” sent […]
Culture
Marjane Satrapi, ‘Persepolis’ Director, Dies at 56
Her biographical animated feature, about growing up in Iran after the revolution, was nominated for an Oscar, making her the first woman nominated in that category.
Markets
Marvell looks poised to finally get a spot in the S&P 500 after explosive stock surge
S&P 500 changes are likely to be announced on Friday, and Marvell is now vastly bigger than the next-largest eligible contender.
Culture
Maryland Man Convicted of Defrauding Private Jet Customers for $15M
A federal jury in the District of Maryland convicted a Maryland man yesterday who owned and operated a company which offered charter flights on private jets.
Culture
Matt Rife Presents The Red Clay Strays With the Groundbreaker Award | Country Power Players 2026
Matt Rife presents The Red Clay Strays with the Groundbreaker award at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2026.
California
Mattel hopes 'Masters of the Universe' can give company the 'Barbie' box office boost
In 2023, Mattel hit box-office gold with the "Barbie" movie. This weekend, it returns to theaters with "Masters of the Universe."
Markets
Maxed out on TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix, what emerging-market funds are buying now
Fund managers who’ve made a killing this year with positions in the three top-performing emerging market stocks are increasingly being forced to diversify elsewhere.
California
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman narrows gap with Spencer Pratt in the race for second
Raman continued to close the gap with mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, trailing him by about six percentage points, according to the latest election update.
Science
Measles Outbreak in a Child Care Facility - Lubbock, Texas, March-April 2025
This report describes characteristics of patients who were hospitalized during a large measles outbreak in west Texas.
California
Medi-Cal cuts, tax increases loom as Capitol lawmakers dicker over the budget
The California constitution requires lawmakers adopt a new budget by June 15, leaving little time for state leaders to resolve billions of dollars in budget differences.
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Medi-Cal cuts, tax increases loom as Capitol lawmakers dicker over the budget
Newsom proposes spending $334.2 billion on those programs — the biggest chunk being Medi-Cal — with three-fourths coming from the federal government. However, due to recent reductions in federal aid and a chronic state budget deficit, Newsom’s budget would whittle down some services.
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Medi-Cal cuts, tax increases loom as Capitol lawmakers dicker over the budget
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The primary election has come and gone. Votes are still being counted and the eventual results in close contests might not be known for weeks. However, it’s back to work for those already in office, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the biggest issue […]
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Medi-Cal cuts, tax increases loom as Capitol lawmakers dicker over the budget
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The primary election has come and gone. Votes are still being counted and the eventual results in close contests might not be known for weeks. However, it’s back to work for those already in office, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the biggest issue […]
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Medi-Cal cuts, tax increases loom as Capitol lawmakers dicker over the budget
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The primary election has come and gone. Votes are still being counted and the eventual results in close contests might not be known for weeks. However, it’s back to work for those already in office, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the biggest issue […]
Culture
Mega Gallery Pace is Dropping Some 50 Artists, 50 Staff in ‘Model Correction’
“Galleries need a model correction," CEO Marc Glimcher told ARTnews.
Bay Area
Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide
The new funding pushes Melinda French Gates' donations for women's health over $600 million in the past two years.
California
Meta expands ‘13+ content setting’ globally for teen accounts across its platforms
Menlo Park-based Meta this week announced the global expansion of its 13+ content settings for teenager accounts on its platforms, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. Last October, Meta rolled out the “13+ content setting” for Instagram users between the ages of 13 and 17 in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. This setting […] The post Meta expands ‘13+ content setting’ globally for teen accounts across its platforms appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Meta expands ’13+ content settings’ globally for teen accounts
Menlo Park-based Meta announced Tuesday the global expansion of its 13+ content settings for teenager accounts on its platforms, Instagram, Facebook and Messenger.
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Meta expands ’13+ content settings’ globally for teen accounts
Menlo Park-based Meta announced Tuesday the global expansion of its 13+ content settings for teenager accounts on its platforms, Instagram, Facebook and Messenger.
Global
Meta expands ’13+ content settings’ globally for teen accounts
Menlo Park-based Meta announced Tuesday the global expansion of its 13+ content settings for teenager accounts on its platforms, Instagram, Facebook and Messenger.
Markets
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
Markets
Micron flirts with record market-cap wipeout as Broadcom casts a shadow over chip stocks
The semiconductor trade is losing steam following Broadcom’s earnings report.
Culture
Miranda Lambert Accepts the Icon Award from Tom Douglas | Country Power Players 2026
Miranda Lambert accepts the Icon award from Tom Douglas at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2026.
Culture
Montecito Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Play in the Crown Jewel of Santa Barbara County
This affluent Southern California enclave is known for its A-list residents—including Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle—as well as its laid-back charm and scenic beauty.
Technology
Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2026: Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo, BTS and More
Cardi B, Yungblud, Olivia Dean, My Chemical Romance, Rosalía, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran and Foo Fighters are among the other artists touring around the world this year.
California
Mule deer become first animals to use California's first wildlife crossing
Three mule deer have become the first animals to walk over California's first wildlife crossing, which is nearing completion in Siskiyou County, according to the UC Davis Road Ecology Center and the California Department of Transportation.
News
Murder trial underway for Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing athlete
Opening statements are set to begin in the murder trial of a former Texas high school athlete accused of taking out a knife during a track meet and fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team in the stadium’s bleachers
Culture
Museum Veteran Philippe Vergne Joins Miami’s Bass Museum as Artistic Director and Chief Curator
Since 2019 he has led Portugal’s Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art.
Technology
Music Industry Moves: Seeker Acquires Cocteau Twin Simon Raymonde’s Publishing Catalog; 10K Projects Strikes JV With Runway Records; Daniel Glass Honored by Caron Treatment Centers
Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music has acquired the music publishing catalog of songwriter-producer-instrumentalist Simon Raymonde, which includes his work as a longtime member of Cocteau Twins. Raymonde is also a solo artist, producer and co-founder of the U.K. indie label Bella Union (Beach House, Father John Misty, Flaming Lips). Seeker Music Chief Creative Officer Steven Melrose […]
Technology
Music Mogul Clive Davis Discharged From Hospital Following Respiratory Issue
A rep said the 94-year-old executive is "in good spirits and happy to be recuperating at home"
Culture
Musical phenom introduces an old instrument to new audiences
The pipe organ is typically associated with formal concert halls, church music and traditional works by Baroque composers like Bach. But one musician, Anna Lapwood, is broadening the instrument's reputation and has gotten millions of people to tune in. Jeffrey Brown and Maine Public went to experience this in Portland as part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
Technology
My SSN was exposed in a breach at Columbia—a school I have no connection with
Columbia admits last year’s data breach exposed victims beyond its students, staff.
Bay Area
NEW TRAILER: 'Ice Age: Boiling Point' reveals first look at the sixth 'Ice Age' movie
Watch the first teaser trailer for "Ice Age: Boiling Point," the sixth installment in the hit "Ice Age" franchise, coming in 2027.
Culture
NIVA ’26 Conference to Focus on Live Music in a ‘Post Monopoly World’
The fifth annual conference hosted by the National Independent Venue Association will take place from June 7-10 in Minneapolis.
Science
National Fraud Enforcement Division’s Healthcare Fraud Unit Secures Six Trial Convictions Involving over $1.1 Billion in Fraud In Under Three Weeks: Convictions Span five Federal Districts & six Distinct Categories of He
The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division today announced that its Health Care Fraud Unit, one of the most active white-collar litigating components across the Department, secured federal jury trial convictions in six trials in just under three weeks. The convictions in six trials between May 13 and June 1 spanned federal courtrooms across the United States, including in Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Detroit, New York and Nashville.
Technology
Neon’s Tom Quinn Hails ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’: ‘I Don’t See This as YouTube or Otherwise, I See This as Cinema’
Tom Quinn landed in the U.K. for a special talk at SXSW London less than two weeks after Neon claimed its seventh consecutive Palme d’Or in Cannes, this time thanks to Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord.” The exec — whose indie distributor marks only its 10th birthday next year — said the ongoing run of wins was “extraordinary,” but […]
Technology
Netflix Euro Chief Warns Against Rules That “Dictate Not Just How Much We Invest But What We Make”
Larry Tanz also told the Enders TMT Leaders Live conference in London about the streamer's broad and proud investment in U.K. content over the years.
Markets
Netflix investors are getting squeamish as Amazon makes inroads in the battle for streaming dominance
Netflix’s stock has dropped 24% since its last earnings report, with investors worried that competitive pressures may be weighing on growth.
News
New Jersey police sergeant charged with stealing journalist's camera bag at immigration protest
A New Jersey police sergeant has been charged with stealing $10,000 worth of camera equipment from a photojournalist
Culture
New School Lays Off 87 Staff and Faculty As It Attemps to Plug $48 M. Deficit
The layoffs affect 19 full-time faculty members, 10 of whom were tenured, with dozens more taking the early retirement or buyout offers.
Culture
New York Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Says He’d Pay $7,500 to See This Music Legend Perform Live
The cheapest tickets on the resale market for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden are currently going for more than $7,000.
California
New green card rules are confusing Californians
Contradictory statements from the Trump administration about new rules for legal immigration are confusing employers and stoking fear among green card holders, writes CalMatters’ Wendy Fry. In May the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent out a memo that initially directed most temporary visa holders living in the U.S. to return to their home countries […]
News
New proposal would give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants
The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul on how the federal government awards billions of dollars in research grants. But researchers say it could allow the administration to limit and exert more control over critical scientific research. Craig McLean, the former chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, joins William Brangham to discuss.
Bay Area
New teen center rises in downtown Palo Alto
Foosball, table tennis, video games, and peer companionship are among the amenities that Palo Alto youth can expect at The Rise, the city’s downtown teen center that opened this week on Bryant Street.
Bay Area
Newly opened Palo Alto community center gives seniors, teens new gathering place
The Bryant Street Community Center celebrated its grand opening Wednesday in downtown Palo Alto with the creation of a new space for La Comida’s Senior Nutrition Program and a Teen Center. City leaders and community members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new location on 429 Bryant St. Residents were invioted to join in for […] The post Newly opened Palo Alto community center gives seniors, teens new gathering place appeared first on Local News Matters .
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News Wrap: Former Trump adviser John Bolton to plead guilty over classified information
In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton agreed to plead guilty to a felony count of illegally retaining classified information, U.S. officials say a flesh-eating insect detected in Texas livestock has not spread, Hezbollah rejects a ceasefire agreement with Israel and Lebanon and thousands got a sneak peek of the Obama Presidential Center.
Technology
Niall Horan Praises BTS & Explains How the K-Pop Group Is ‘Different’ From One Direction
The Irish star also shared his favorite Taylor Swift songs.
Culture
Nick Jonas Teases New Music in ‘Camp Rock 3,’ Says Younger Cast of Campers ‘Blew Me Away’
"They're gonna be in arenas themselves very soon," he said.
Technology
Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is "implementing measures to comply with these requirements […] Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is "implementing measures to comply with these requirements by preparing versions of products to meet the Regulation." Thanks to EU regulations, gadgets with user-replaceable batteries are making a comeback, as my colleague Dominic Preston wrote recently . Starting on that February 2027 date, EU rules mandate tha
Science
Notes from the Field: Borrelia mayonii Lyme Disease - New York, 2025
This report describes an outbreak of 39 cases of amatoxin mushroom poisoning in Northern California.
California
O.C. immigration attorneys suspended for filing briefs filled with AI-hallucinated errors
Briefs from two Orange County attorneys contained "multiple nonexistent cases, misattributed quotations, and gross misrepresentations" from generative AI, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found, issuing temporary suspensions.
Technology
OTB Takes Full Control of Viktor & Rolf
Founding designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, who established the brand in 1993, will continue to hold the role of creative directors for another five years.
Bay Area
Oakland man faces attempted murder charge in shooting of San Francisco police officer
A 36-year-old Oakland man accused of shooting a San Francisco police officer on Sunday was charged Wednesday with two counts of attempted murder and several other felonies. Norris Reed III is suspected of shooting at two officers in the Bayview neighborhood, striking one of them multiple times, according to the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office. […] The post Oakland man faces attempted murder charge in shooting of San Francisco police officer appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
A local resident who died recently includes Laurie Jenks.
Culture
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Officine Générale Resort 2027 Menswear
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Technology
Oil prices fall 3% on report Trump reluctant to restart Iran war
President Donald Trump told aides that he won't resume the war unless U.S. troops are killed, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Culture
On the Podcast: Team USA’s Chris Richards on Preparing for His First World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just a week away, “The Run-Through” invited US Men’s Soccer player Chris Richards to chat with Vogue fútbol fiends Taylor Antrim and Alyssa Hardy about the journey to his first World Cup.
Markets
Only 5% of day traders make money, but the SEC is now making it easier for more people to try it anyway
The pattern day-trading rule is going away on June 4, but retail investors should understand the risks.
California
Orange County business owner supplied Iran with U.S. technology, federal prosecutors say
Jamshid Ghomi, 63, of Newport Coast is accused of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Culture
Ours Was a Green Card Wedding. It Also Wasn’t At All.
Mary H.K. Choi didn’t imagine herself getting married, but when her partner needed a way to stay in the country, the intersection of love and immigration became difficult to navigate.
Technology
PVH Stock Plummets 22% as Iran War Hits Sales Outlook
While the company cut its annual sales guidance, it stuck by its earnings projection, with the help of $100 million in tariff rebates.
California
Pacific Grove closes Lovers Point beach over shark fears after dead whale washes ashore
Police in Pacific Grove closed off an area near Lovers Point on Wednesday afternoon after a dead gray whale was reported near the shoreline. The whale carcass, which appears to be a mature gray whale, was spotted shortly before 1 p.m., and wildlife and coastal agencies were notified, Pacific Grove Police Chief Casey Day said. […] The post Pacific Grove closes Lovers Point beach over shark fears after dead whale washes ashore appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Palo Alto Middle College High School: The graduating Class of 2026
Palo Alto Middle College High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation on Monday, June 1, with over 40 students earning their diplomas.
Technology
Paul Simon Documents Return to the Road in ‘The Quiet Celebration Concert’ Movie
Film features a complete performance of Simon's Seven Psalms, and a second set of hits and deep cuts, including "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" and "The Sound of Silence"
Culture
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Make and Distribute Animal Crush Videos Involving Monkeys
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty in federal court in Cincinnati today to conspiring to create and distribute “animal crush” videos through his active participation in certain online groups. The videos depicted extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
Markets
People Moves: Alliant Adds Ehrlich and Bender as EVPs in M&A Vertical
Alliant Insurance Services hired Joseph Ehrlich and Jackson Bender as executive vice presidents within its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) vertical. Based in New York, Ehrlich has experience advising private equity firms, family offices and strategic investors on complex transactional risk …
Markets
People Moves: HDI Global Names Hunt as CEO of UK & Ireland Business; Hamilton Global Specialty Taps Chubb’s Keaney to Lead New Private Clients Business
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the insurers HDI Global and Hamilton Global Specialty. A summary of these new hires follows here. HDI Global Names Hunt as CEO of UK & Ireland Business Corporate and specialty insurer …
Technology
People Moves: Hudson Insurance Appoints Chief Claims Officer
Hudson Insurance Group, headquartered in New York City, appointed Beth Diamond as senior vice president and chief claims officer. Diamond has more than two decades of specialty claims experience and most recently served as group chief claims and litigation officer …
Technology
Peptides Are Skin Care’s New It-Thing. Here Are 10 Topicals & Supplements You’ll See (Real) Results With
Gentler than retinoids, these collagen-stimulating skin care saviors can deliver Botox-level before-and-afters: no needles needed.
Bay Area
Philbrick: How much space should we dedicate to cars?
In April, San Jose broke ground on a new downtown housing project with something many Americans consider essential missing entirely: parking. The historic Bank of Italy building is being converted into much-needed housing — with no on-site spaces for cars. Impractical? Maybe not. Instead, the project reflects a question cities across the country are increasingly... The post Philbrick: How much space should we dedicate to cars? appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Bay Area
Plant native to Western Europe invades Novato Baylands restoration project
Viewed from above, the Novato Baylands looks like a colorful quilt of blooming shoreline plants. But on the ground, a sharp set of eyes locked onto one species that stood out -- mainly, because it shouldn't be there. Now, scientists are looking for solutions on how to deal with it while maintaining marshland preservation.
Bay Area
Police say hundreds may have witnessed deadly shooting at Fairfield graduation
Currently no suspects have been named by police.
News
Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary
Chinese authorities are snuffing out any remembrance of the deadly 1989 military crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, which happened 37 years ago Thursday, in a further tightening in a yearslong campaign to erase what happened from public memory.
Science
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
Bay Area
Power Play: Five key questions for November’s general election
Now that the primary is behind us, barring a few outstanding races, victorious candidates are looking toward the Nov. 3 day of reckoning.
Bay Area
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president's agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role.
Bay Area
Presidential museum showcases political and personal sides of Obama with sprawling community campus
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago.
Technology
Puig CEO Lifts the Curtain on His Strategy
José Manuel Albesa outlined top priorities during a discussion soon after the company’s recent AGM.
Technology
Quantinuum closes flat in Nasdaq debut, after upsized offering
Honeywell will retain a majority stake in Quantinuum and will continue to be a strategic customer and partner following the listing.
Technology
Quantinuum raises $1.68 billion in IPO that seeks to give quantum computing more street cred
Quantinuum is pursuing a traditional IPO, whereas many other quantum players have gone the SPAC route.
Markets
Quantinuum’s stock pops after IPO as Wall Street buys into the quantum boom
The company was valued north of $17 billion as its shares were rising 13% above their IPO price.
Technology
Queen Rania of Jordan Brings French Luxury to London
The royal wore pieces by Dior to SXSW London on Wednesday.
Science
RFK Jr. Seeks To Peek at Americans’ Medical Records for Clues on Autism and Vaccines
To collect and scrutinize millions of Americans’ health data, U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to work with state organizations that help health systems share medical records. In Nebraska, millions in federal dollars has flowed into one nonprofit cooperating with Kennedy’s project.
Culture
RIAA Honors Celebrates Garth Brooks, Disney Music’s Head, U.S. Representatives for ‘Doing the Work’
The Washington D.C. event included an intimate performance by Brooks of his songs and others that inspired his record-breaking career.
Technology
RLC Fashion Summit in Milan Explores AI, Global Markets, and the Evolving Shape of Luxury
Industry leaders gathered to discuss the transformative forces, highlighting the importance of creativity, authenticity, and emotional connections in a volatile landscape.
California
Rail car loaded with lithium batteries bursts into flames in Cajon Pass
A rail car loaded with lithium batteries caught fire in the Cajon Pass early Wednesday, authorities said.
Technology
Ramp hits $44 billion valuation as companies look to rein in AI spending
Ramp's latest funding round was led by ICONIQ, GIC and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
California
Rebecca Grossman, ex-Dodger found liable for crash that killed two boys; jury awards $176 million
The family of Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson claiming negligence in the fatal crash that killed the two brothers.
Technology
Redwood City’s flag raising ushers in Pride Month
Courthouse Square was abuzz Wednesday evening as Pride Month kicked off in Redwood City with its annual Progress Pride Flag Raising.
Technology
Remarkable’s refurbished Paper Pro bundle is hundreds off
Color E Ink tablets aren’t usually affordable. I’m not going to say that Woot’s price on a refurbished “good as new” Remarkable Paper Pro is cheap, but it’s pretty fantastic compared to buying one new. Normally $629 just for the tablet, you can get a bundle that includes the big 11.8-inch Paper Pro plus $139 […] Color E Ink tablets aren’t usually affordable. I’m not going to say that Woot’s price on a refurbished “good as new” Remarkable Paper Pro is cheap, but it’s pretty fantastic compared to buying one new. Normally $629 just for the tablet , you can get a bundle that includes the big 11.8-inch Paper Pro plus $139 worth of brand new accessories (a Mosaic Weave Book Folio and a Marker Plus) for $509 if you buy it used. The bundle comes with a 90-day warranty, which pales in comparison so Remarkable’s own one-year warranty on refurbished devices. Then again, the same refurbished b
Technology
Remote workers feel isolated. Back-to-office mandates are not a fix
Making social connection part of job design, whether people work remotely, hybrid or in-person, is key to supporting employees‘ well-being.
Markets
Renner Wants to Drop Premium Taxes, Expand Florida Cat Fund Coverage
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner, a former speaker of the Florida House, wants to eliminate the premium tax on residential property, part of his plan to reduce homeowners’ insurance costs. The plan, which also includes tweaks to the Florida Hurricane …
News
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick on what's driving a wedge between some Republicans and Trump
The U.S. House on Wednesday voted to limit President Trump from further military action in Iran. One of the Republicans who voted for that resolution is Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. He joins Amna Nawaz to discuss his vote and a recent proposal to spend nearly $2 billion for a so-called "anti-weaponization" fund.
Culture
Riley Green Accepts the Hitmaker Award from Clint Black | Country Power Players 2026
Riley Green accepts the Hitmaker award from Clint Black at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2026.
Culture
Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Tucker Wetmore & More Honored at Billboard’s 2026 Country Power Players Event
The Red Clay Strays and The Neal Agency's Austin Neal were also recognized during the ceremony.
Culture
Rosalía Postpones Florida Concert Dates for LUX World Tour ‘Due to Family Emergency’
"She is sorry to disappoint her fans, but the circumstances have left her with no other choice," Live Nation's statement read.
Culture
SESAC Honors Film and Television Composers at 2026 Awards: Full List of Honorees
Laura Karpman and Daniel Lopatin were among those honored.
California
SF earthquake safety bond measure crosses threshold of votes needed to pass
Proposition A, also known as the “Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond,” surpassed the percentage of voter approval needed to move forward Tuesday night after initial election results. The bond measure, which requires two-thirds  approval to pass, has so far received about 77% approval. The Department of Elections has so far counted 125,086 ballots but […] The post SF earthquake safety bond measure crosses threshold of votes needed to pass appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
SXSW London: U.K. Music Tech Sector Calls for Greater Recognition and Funding: ‘We Want to Get Something Done’
The trade association hosted a takeover at the U.K. conference and festival earlier this week.
Technology
Sadie Sink to Star in ‘The Marriage Plot’ Adaptation at FX From A24, Will Arbery and Hiro Murai
FX has greenlit “The Marriage Plot,” a limited series based on Jeffrey Eugenides’ 2011 novel of the same name. Sadie Sink will star in the project, which is written by Will Arbery and directed by Hiro Murai and will stream on Hulu. Per the official descriptiom, “The Marriage Plot” follows “three recent college graduates caught […]
Technology
Sadie Sink to Star in ‘The Marriage Plot’ Limited Series at FX
'Succession' writer Will Arbery is adapting Jeffrey Eugenides' novel, and Hiro Murai is set to direct.
Technology
Sammy Hagar Offers Marriage Advice: No ‘Separate Bedrooms’
The musician shared the secret behind his 31-year marriage to his wife Kari
Bay Area
San Jose State at top of class when it comes to AI
San Jose State University has smoked the competition in a national computer science and technical skills assessment, beating out Stanford, CalTech and UC Berkeley. Since 2021, SJSU has jumped 47 spots to become No. 2 in the nation for data-driven programming and software engineering skills, just behind the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The university offers... The post San Jose State at top of class when it comes to AI appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Bay Area
San Jose dog owner describes close encounter with coyote amid increase in sightings
A San Jose woman is warning families with children and pets after a recent encounter with a coyote that snapped at her dog while she was walking in her Willow Glen neighborhood.
California
San Mateo County Measures B and C trail behind, Measure A heads for passage
Early unofficial election results in San Mateo County show school bond and tax Measures B and C trailing behind their needed threshold of votes, while Measure A appears on its way to getting passed.  Measure A, which would allow the Ravenswood City School District to issue bonds of up to $70 million for facilities projects, […] The post San Mateo County Measures B and C trail behind, Measure A heads for passage appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds board backs leadership changes after scrutiny
AFTER TWO YEARS of uncertainty, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds leaders are gearing up to change their own governing structure, ceding more control to the county over the 165-acre public property’s future. The Fairgrounds Management Corporation board of directors on Wednesday last week voted unanimously to move forward with the county’s recommendations to go from five […] The post Santa Clara County Fairgrounds board backs leadership changes after scrutiny appeared first on Local News Matters .
Markets
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. list $10.5 million private enclave in L.A.
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Sarah Michelle Gellar and her actor husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., have put their stunning Hamptons-stye Los Angeles home on the market for $10.5 million.
Bay Area
School district forecasts financial uncertainty, layoffs after parcel tax fails
The Palo Alto Unified School District predicted financial hardship and layoffs at a Tuesday budget hearing, as it considered the effects of an expired parcel tax and ongoing contract negotiations.
Science
Scientists uncover a new hiding spot for HIV
An Ebola update, Trump to strip job protections of NIH officials, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
Scotch & Soda Collaborates With Royal Delft on Heritage-inspired Collection
The collection melds contemporary fashion and centuries-old Dutch craftsmanship.
News
Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas
Culture
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Technology
Sen. Bill Cassidy signs onto brief calling 'anti-weaponization' fund a 'dire threat'
Sen. Bill Cassidy joined an amicus brief calling the Justice Department "anti-weaponization" fund a "dire threat."
Technology
Senate begins voting on bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol as Democrats try to derail it
The Senate is beginning a long series of votes on legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies
News
Sequoia High standout’s advice: Be authentic.
A Sequoia High senior reflects on dance, theater, faith and the importance of staying authentic.
Technology
Ships stranded in Persian Gulf quietly coordinate with U.S. Navy to exit Hormuz
Clashes erupted between the U.S. and Iran over commercial ships earlier this week.
Technology
Shokz upgraded its open earbuds with better sound and a lighter design
Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to project sound toward your ear canals without blocking them. […] The OpenDots 2 are designed to be more comfortable than traditional wireless earbuds that sit inside the ear. | Image: Shokz Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025 , the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to project sound toward your ear canals without blocking them. It's a design that potentially offers more comfort and environmental awareness than traditional wireless earbuds, while the two new versions
Technology
Simon Critchell, Luxury Executive Who Led Cartier North America and Alfred Dunhill, Dies at 80
He was also chief executive officer of Richemont North America, overseeing a diverse portfolio of luxury brands.
Technology
Sky CEO: ‘SNL U.K.’ Is Example of “Symphonic Engagement” Across Assets
Dana Strong also told the Enders TMT Leaders Live conference in London that it is a time for "courageous, big bets" and explained why British stories make cultural and business sense.
Technology
Skydance Alum Amanda Alley Lands at A/Vantage Pictures as Development, Production VP (Exclusive)
Her credits include the upcoming Skydance features 'Way of the Warrior Kid' starring Chris Pratt and Mattel’s Matchbox movie.
California
SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize a strike during World Cup
Workers are concerned about ICE's presence at the tournament. They're also pushing for more pay.
Technology
SoftBank shares plunge over 11% amid broader tech sell-off
Shares of SoftBank fell 11% following an overnight sell-off in the U.S. market on the back of wider profit taking in the tech sector.
Technology
Sony Invests in AI Copyright-Protection Firm Midnight Labs
Midnight Labs, an AI company focused on intellectual property protection in the entertainment industry, has secured an investment from Sony’s Innovation Fund to help bolster its efforts to combat piracy and deepfakes plaguing entertainment companies and content creators in the U.S. and Japan. A Midnight Labs spokesperson did not disclose how much the company had […]
Technology
South Korea is the ultimate backdoor tech play — but stock investors now face a looming threat
Samsung and SK Hynix are key to soaring South Korean stock market, but a rate hike could trigger a 15% market correction.
Markets
Southern Poverty Law Center Seeks Dismissal of ‘Vindictive’ Indictment
A Justice Department indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and constitutes a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed, lawyers for the nonprofit argued Tuesday …
Technology
SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
California
Spencer Pratt claims L.A.'s homeless will move to Seattle if he's elected. That city's mayor responds
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt claimed the city's homeless population would relocate to Seattle if he is elected.
Technology
Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and More Appear in PSA About Why New York Is ‘The Easiest Place to Film in the Country’
A group of famous New Yorkers — Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Natasha Lyonne, Darren Aronofsky and Celine Song — appear in a PSA released by mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office of media and entertainment about the city as the ideal destination for filmmaking. “We’re cutting the red tape and making it the easiest place […]
Bay Area
Stanford researchers launch ambitious plan to map and track water: Here's how
A major project being launched by Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability could change the way we manage a precious resource. It's an ambitious project to map water. And with the potential of severe shortages looming, researchers say it's critical to track every drop .
Technology
Stern Grove Festival teams up with SFO for more shows
Show are planned for Harvey Milk Terminal 1.
Technology
Steve Kroft on Bari Weiss’ “Disastrous” ‘60 Minutes’ Shakeup: “This Is Journalistic Interference, Makes No Business Sense Whatsoever”
In a new interview with PBS News' Geoff Bennett, Kroft was asked his thoughts on Scott Pelley's firing, the dismissal of EP Tanya Simon, and correspondents Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi also being let go by CBS News.
California
Stockton council incumbents lead after first tally as runoff questions remain unresolved
ELECTION NIGHT LEFT STOCKTON WITH EARLY LEADERS in all three City Council races, but not many final answers. The first results from Tuesday’s statewide primary showed the city’s three incumbents ahead in Districts 1, 3 and 5. But with no additional results expected from the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters until Friday, the political […] The post Stockton council incumbents lead after first tally as runoff questions remain unresolved appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Suki Waterhouse’s Jimmy Choo Heels Whisper Romance at Power of Women
The shoes feature a gold cap-toe design.
Culture
Summer Blush Hacks That Are Perfect for Mature Skin, According to Bobbi Brown
Beauty legend and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown tells Vogue how to nail the perfect summer blush on cheeks of all ages.
Markets
Supreme Court Says Quick Jury Trial Not Needed on FCC Fines
The US Supreme Court ruled that telecommunications companies can’t immediately demand a jury trial when hit with a Federal Communications Commission fine, while saying the carriers don’t have to pay penalties right away. Ruling 8-1 in a clash involving AT&T …
Technology
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies
The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a case about the power of federal regulators over telecommunications companies
Technology
TSMC struggles to keep up with AI demand: ‘We can only support so much’
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. - the world's biggest semiconductor-maker - is struggling to meet demands from American customers even with its factory buildout in the US, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg. "Customer demand is so high, and we can only support so much," TSMC CEO C.C. Wei said after a shareholder meeting on […] Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. - the world's biggest semiconductor-maker - is struggling to meet demands from American customers even with its factory buildout in the US, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg . "Customer demand is so high, and we can only support so much," TSMC CEO C.C. Wei said after a shareholder meeting on Thursday, Reuters reports. "We are doing our best to ensure TSMC does not become a bottleneck." The surge in AI use has already put constraints on the memory industry , with the widespread shortage o
Technology
Taormina Film Festival Head Tiziana Rocca Says She Wants to Deliver a ‘Human Festival’ Amidst AI Boom, Asks Stars to Be ‘Generous’ to Local Audiences
Last year, Italian marketing guru Tiziana Rocca returned to the post of artistic director of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival eight years after she was forced to step down due to political infighting following a successful five-year stint. The festivals specialist, who nurtures close ties to Hollywood, revived Taormina’s competitive strands and brought major names such […]
Technology
Taylor Swift’s Net Worth Is Now $2 Billion, According to Forbes
Forbes lists are largely a status symbol for the 1%, but as the business publication has expanded its purview — and as the music business has grown legit billionaires — its lists and criteria have grown. Pegged to its four-year-old Iconoclast conference is an “Iconoclast 50” list released on Wednesday, and its vague criteria — recognizing […]
Technology
Ted Danson Apologizes for Blackface at 1993 Whoopi Goldberg Roast: “So Stupid and Entitled”
The actor details how he decided to perform that way at the Friars Club event, for which he received immediate backlash, explaining that it's "not an excuse" and acknowledging, "your intentions do not matter. The impact you have on people is what matters."
Technology
Ted Danson Says ‘I Want to Apologize for the Rest of My Life’ for Blackface Roast of Whoopi Goldberg: ‘So Arrogant and Stupid’
Ted Danson said he will “apologize for the rest of my life” over a roast of Whoopi Goldberg he did in blackface in 1993. Speaking on W. Kamau Bell’s podcast “Who’s With Me?,” the “Cheers” and “The Good Place” actor opened up about the incident, which occurred at the New York Friars Club while he […]
California
Ted Danson is apologizing for roasting Whoopi Goldberg in blackface amid their 1993 affair
Ted Danson is apologizing for roasting Whoopi Goldberg in blackface amid their 1993 affair. 'I thought I could pull this off. ... That was so arrogant and stupid," he said.
Culture
The 20 Longest-Running Broadway Musicals That Didn’t Win the Tony for Best Musical
It’s great to win best musical, but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t.
Culture
The 23 Best Hotels on the Greek Islands to Book This Summer
The best Greek island hotels include buzzy new openings and tiny boutique stays—either way, these 23 are so lovely you'll never want to check out.
Culture
The Beach Boys’ Official Online Store Drops ‘Pet Sounds’ 60th-Anniversary Merch & Apparel: Shop Now
Here's how to shop Beach Boys T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, tote bags and other items online.
Technology
The Beatles to Mark ‘Global Beatles Day’ With ‘All You Need Is Love’ Performance Clip
The video, a colorized rendition of their performance, will mark the first time it’s been published officially online
Culture
The Best Soft Ballet Flats for Spring and Summer 2026
’Tis the season for warm weather footwear and the soft ballet flat is one of the most flexible, versatile, and comfortable picks for spring/summer.
Technology
The Broadway Tax Credit Has Returned, For Now
Gov. Kathy Hochul allocated an additional $150 million for the tax credit program, which has become essential for producers, but has also faced some pushback.
Culture
The Deals: 10K Signs JV With Hip-Hop Label Focused on Emerging Acts; Milk & Honey Teams With mprs on Producer Catalog Acquisitions
Also: Ticketmaster moves into the Philippines, Red Light partners with faith-based artist management company Round Table and more.
Technology
The First ‘Masters of the Universe’ Muscled Into Theaters in 1987
Dolph Lundgren brought Mattel’s He-Man action figure to life, but the movie failed to flex at the box office.
Technology
The May jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expect
The stronger-than-expected start this year for job creation could be in for a reality check.
Culture
The Pope Will Inaugurate Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família After 144 Years of Construction
Later this month, Pope Leo XIV will visit Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia to inaugurate and bless the Tower of Jesus Christ.
Culture
The Red Clay Strays Accept the Groundbreaker Award from Matt Rife | Country Power Players 2026
The Red Clay Strays accept the Groundbreaker award from Matt Rife at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2026.
Bay Area
The SF Fed chief has two words she won’t say about the AI boom
Mary C. Daly warns against economic extremism as rents soar and layoffs mount across the city’s tech sector.
California
The Tao of RaiNao
An alchemist of reggaeton, jazz and alternative, RaiNao has graced both NPR's Tiny Desk and Bad Bunny's residency shows. The Puerto Rican artist continues the momentum with her new album, 'Marcriá.'
Technology
The Thoughtful Fashion Details Behind Kate Middleton’s Most Emotional Engagement to Date
For a visit to one of Europe’s leading cancer centers, the Princess of Wales’s wardrobe choices were especially meaningful.
Technology
The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
California
The mayoral showdown that benefits Karen Bass doesn’t really benefit Los Angeles voters
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This week’s elections in Los Angeles brought a bounty of good news to Mayor Karen Bass. She finished on top of a crowded field and secured a spot in the November run-off. Even more advantageously, she may get the opponent she hoped for. […]
Bay Area
The mayoral showdown that benefits Karen Bass doesn’t really benefit Los Angeles voters
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This week’s elections in Los Angeles brought a bounty of good news to Mayor Karen Bass. She finished on top of a crowded field and secured a spot in the November run-off. Even more advantageously, she may get the opponent she hoped for. […]
California
The mayoral showdown that benefits Karen Bass doesn’t really benefit Los Angeles voters
Karen Bass may get the opponent she hoped for if results in the L.A. mayoral primary hold. But facing off against Spencer Pratt won't offer much substantive debate.
California
The mayoral showdown that benefits Karen Bass doesn’t really benefit Los Angeles voters
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This week’s elections in Los Angeles brought a bounty of good news to Mayor Karen Bass. She finished on top of a crowded field and secured a spot in the November run-off. Even more advantageously, she may get the opponent she hoped for. […]
Bay Area
The mayoral showdown that benefits Karen Bass doesn’t really benefit Los Angeles voters
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This week’s elections in Los Angeles brought a bounty of good news to Mayor Karen Bass. She finished on top of a crowded field and secured a spot in the November run-off. Even more advantageously, she may get the opponent she hoped for. […]
Technology
The skeptic’s guide to humanoid robots going viral on the Internet
Robot demonstrations can distort public perceptions of robotic capabilities.
California
The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For all the talk of a governor’s race between two Republicans, or even two Democrats, it’s looking like voters are in for a typical partisan matchup in November. In predictably Democratic California, there’s no need for a political science degree or a crystal […]
California
The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For all the talk of a governor’s race between two Republicans, or even two Democrats, it’s looking like voters are in for a typical partisan matchup in November. In predictably Democratic California, there’s no need for a political science degree or a crystal […]
Bay Area
The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For all the talk of a governor’s race between two Republicans, or even two Democrats, it’s looking like voters are in for a typical partisan matchup in November. In predictably Democratic California, there’s no need for a political science degree or a crystal […]
California
The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
California voters approved a top-two primary election designed to encourage moderation. But in most races, it ends in a conventional Democrat vs. Republican. Some are ready to scrap the top two.
Bay Area
The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For all the talk of a governor’s race between two Republicans, or even two Democrats, it’s looking like voters are in for a typical partisan matchup in November. In predictably Democratic California, there’s no need for a political science degree or a crystal […]
Technology
These LLMs are the best at resisting Russian propaganda
Estonian government benchmark shows how dozens of models combat Russia's "strategic narratives."
Technology
This investing strategy digs deeper to find hidden stocks riding the AI wave
There are plenty of ways to jump into the generative-AI hardware infrastructure expansion beyond the familiar chip makers and hyperscalers.
Technology
Three Editions In, Fragrance-meets-design Salon ‘Olfactory Signals’ Draws Fashion and Hospitality
The four-day showcase, which kicked off Thursday, brought together 30 international fragrance brands.
Technology
Tire giant Pirelli vows legal action as short seller alleges ‘close relationship’ with Russia
Pirelli has instructed lawyers to take legal action after short seller Grizzly Research claimed the firm has a "close relationship" with Russia.
Technology
Todd Snyder Is Now Designing Furniture
He is working with CB2 on a menswear-influenced collection of homeware pieces.
Culture
Tom Douglas Presents Miranda Lambert With the Icon Award | Country Power Players 2026
Tom Douglas presents Miranda Lambert with the Icon award at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2026.
Culture
Tom Ford Pre-Fall 2026
Tom Ford Pre-Fall 2026
Culture
Tom Ford Pre-Fall 2026 Menswear
Tom Ford Pre-Fall 2026 Menswear
Technology
Tony Dokoupil Honors Scott Pelley After ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘A Journalist Who Valued Truth at All Costs’
“CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil paid tribute to Scott Pelley after the former “60 Minutes” correspondent was fired on Tuesday following an explosive clash with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton. “When I started at CBS, Scott Pelley was in this very chair, and still doing a dozen stories a year for ‘60 […]
Technology
Tony Dokoupil Pays Tribute to Scott Pelley on ‘CBS Evening News’ After Firing: “Journalist Who Valued Truth at All Costs”
The veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent was fired on Tuesday following a clash with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton.
Technology
Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue
There were no treatments or vaccines to protect people during the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship
Bay Area
Transitional kindergarten in SF: What parents should know
The SFUSD is adding classrooms through 2030, but demand still outpaces seats on the west side.
Technology
Travelers: Vendor Issues Over Half of Wedding Insurance Claims in 2025
Vendor-related issues continued to be the top cause of claims paid on wedding insurance policies, according to data out this week from Travelers. The Travelers Companies Inc. released its wedding insurance claims data for 2025. The data highlights the top …
Technology
Tribeca Kicks Off With Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary and Robert De Niro Dissing Trump as ‘Immoral, Cruel and Corrupt’
Robert De Niro took a thinly veiled dig at Donald Trump at the opening night of Tribeca Festival on Wednesday. The Oscar-winner used his time at the podium to talk about Tribeca’s mission as a festival formed in the wake of 9/11 to shine a spotlight on a part of the city that had been […]
Technology
Triennale Milano Names Vincenzo Trione as President and Salone del Mobile.Milano’s Maria Porro as Vice President
Art historian, curator and academic Vincenzo Trione replaces architect Stefano Boeri.
Bay Area
Trump Announces $700 Million Investment in Coal, Including New Export Terminal in Oakland
President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry, including supporting the construction of the long-delayed terminal in the East Bay.
Markets
Trump Downplays Threats of Hormuz Mines, Touts Alternate Route
President Donald Trump downplayed the threat posed by Iranian sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, even as other US officials have warned of their dangers. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said American forces had “swept …
Science
Trump Scraps Ocean Sensors Providing Crucial Data on Climate, Flooding
The Trump administration’s decision to dismantle most of a $386 million federal ocean-observing network will leave scientists without an irreplaceable source of data used to understand how climate change is affecting crucial currents and marine ecosystems and increasing coastal flooding. …
Technology
Trump Takes Hands-Off Approach to AI Cybersecurity in New Order
President Donald Trump outlined a hands-off approach to addressing cybersecurity threats raised by artificial intelligence under an executive order that calls for giving the US government voluntary access to AI models. The directive was signed June 2, two weeks after …
Culture
Trump To Divert $90 M. in National Park Revenue to D.C. Construction Projects
Millions of dollars in entry fees collected at national parks, including Yellowstone and Yosemite, will fund project including a $1.6 million fireworks display.
Markets
Trump announces $700 million investment in coal industry
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
Bay Area
Trump announces new coal export terminal in Oakland
The president said he will invoke Cold War-era emergency powers to direct a nearly $700-million investment into the waning coal industry, including construction of a West Coast coal export terminal in Oakland.
California
Trump data confirms that Governor Newsom’s strategies have led to the largest reduction in homelessness nationwide
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News
Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia
President Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda
Technology
Trump says Pulte won't be permanent national intelligence director
Trump's comment came two days after he tapped Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting DNI to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
News
Trump says Pulte won’t be his nominee for director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump says his acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, will not be in the role permanently
News
Trump says Reflecting Pool work is done and it's set to be filled with water
President Donald Trump has put the cost of the work on the pool at $1.5 million to $2 million, but records show at least $14.8 million worth of contracts has been awarded for the project.
Technology
Trump says he could meet Iran's supreme leader 'if it was to make a deal'
Khamenei was named the supreme leader in Iran after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of fighting.
News
Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
"We are going to make him permanent attorney general," President Donald Trump said at a Rose Garden event.
News
Trump says he's nominating Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
President Donald Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal attorney who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role
News
Trump says he’s nominating Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general
Trump says he’s nominating Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general
News
Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans push back
The Senate is in the midst of voting on $72 billion of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as the Department of Homeland Security. The package has been held up for months with amendment votes expected to run well into the night. But it's still unclear whether Republican leaders will ultimately be able to wrangle enough votes to pass the measure. Lisa Desjardins has the latest.
News
Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center by June 12, memo to staff says
President Donald Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12, according to a memo issued to the national arts center staff Thursday following a court ruling that found the rebrand was illegal.
California
Trump, without proof, claims 'cheating' in California vote, says federal probe underway
The president's claims of cheating were predicted before the election by both elections experts and Democratic leaders in California, who dismissed them as baseless bluster from a president beset by low approval ratings.
Culture
Tucker Wetmore Accepts the Rising Star Award from HARDY | Country Power Players 2026
Tucker Wetmore accepts the Rising Star Award from HARDY at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2026.
Bay Area
Two Fatalities in One Day Bring San Francisco’s Pedestrian Death Count to Double Digits
The incidents, which occurred less than an hour apart from one another, are causing safety advocates to question if the city is doing enough to ensure traffic safety.
Technology
UK lawmaker says she is suing Elon Musk's company over fake Grok bikini images
A British lawmaker is suing Elon Musk’s company xAI for invasion of privacy
Culture
Universal Music New Zealand Launches nextWAV. Artist Development Program
The major music company presses play on nextWAV., a 12-month industry-first artist development program.
Technology
Used Waymo robotaxi batteries become backup storage for power grids
Used Waymo batteries will bolster California and Texas energy storage projects.
Technology
Valve says it’s ready to launch the Steam Machine this summer
Valve now says that the delayed Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are set to launch sometime this summer. In a Thursday blog post detailing its Verified programs for both pieces of hardware, Valve concludes by saying that "We're excited for players to try your titles on the new Steam hardware once they […] Valve now says that the delayed Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are set to launch sometime this summer. In a Thursday blog post detailing its Verified programs for both pieces of hardware, Valve concludes by saying that "We're excited for players to try your titles on the new Steam hardware once they launch this summer." When the company originally announced the Machine and Frame alongside its new Steam Controller late last year, it said that it would start shipping the new gadgets in early 2026. But in February , the company announced that the ongoing memor
Culture
Violet Grohl Makes TV Debut With ‘Bug in the Cake’ Performance on ‘Fallon’: Watch
Looking cool in all-black, Grohl rocked out with a performance of "Bug in the Cake."
News
WATCH LIVE: Bessent returns to the Hill after being questioned on Trump's IRS deal, Pulte pick
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refused to say Wednesday whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president's allies.
News
WATCH LIVE: Senate holds ICE funding vote-a-rama
The Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after forcing the Trump administration to say it will drop its settlement fund for political allies and stripping a separate proposal for White House security from the bill.
News
WATCH LIVE: Trump expected to announce $700m investment in coal plants, exports
President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry, with an announcement expected Thursday to spend nearly $700 million to support coal-fired power plants and coal exports.
Technology
WTW Gets Approval to Operate Investment Business in Dubai Int’l Financial Centre
Insurance broker WTW announced it has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for a license to operate as WTW Investments (DIFC) Ltd. within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). WTW said the approval marks a significant milestone …
Bay Area
Warriors' Stephen Curry surprises young fan with game invite for next season after viral shot
Minnesota student Wyatt Neus, who has Down syndrome, went viral after sinking a deep "Curry range" shot at school. The moment reached Stephen Curry, who surprised Wyatt with a personal video message and an invite to a Golden State Warriors game.
News
Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after comments on UFOs and demons
The Catholic archbishop of Washington has removed a well-known priest who said UFO sightings were the work of demons
Technology
Watch Violet Grohl’s Rousing Performance of ‘Bug in the Cake’ on ‘Fallon’
The musician released her debut album, Be Sweet to Me , last month
Technology
We’re giving away a Prime Day grab bag loaded with over $800 of free tech
We’re always testing out new products here The Verge, which presents a bit of a problem for our inventory closet in New York City. It’s literally overflowing with gadgets, new and old, so we’re restoring order by giving some of it away to one lucky person. We’ve stuffed over $800 worth of tech into a […] A Nomatic Travel Pack filled with so much cool tech that its main compartment barely zips shut. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge We’re always testing out new products here The Verge , which presents a bit of a problem for our inventory closet in New York City. It’s literally overflowing with gadgets, new and old, so we’re restoring order by giving some of it away to one lucky person. We’ve stuffed over $800 worth of tech into a Nomatic Travel Pack that could be yours if you’re randomly chosen as the winner of our sweepstakes, which runs through 10AM ET on June 30th. Our giveaw
Culture
What Does Keke Palmer Wear to Host a Game Show? Fab Skirt Suits and Vintage Gems
“We were thinking Austin Powers,” says Palmer, who hosts the ‘Password’ game show, of her looks this season. “More color, more patterns—more everything.”
Technology
What Happens Now That Resale’s Gone Mainstream?
Many shoppers cite sustainability as a core reason they shop secondhand. Does that still hold?
Technology
What Role Will Sustainability Play in Luca de Meo’s Kering Turnaround?
Kering’s chief sustainability officer Marie-Claire Daveu looks back on a decade of action, and outlines the future under Luca de Meo.
Culture
What Would It Take to Future-Proof Egyptian Cotton?
Can Egyptian cotton convert its legacy reputation into a modern, traceable, climate-resilient supply chain before its reputation erodes further?
Science
What happens at a longevity festival?
What happens at a longevity festival? On this week's STATus Report, Alex Hogan gets a dispatch from STAT's Sarah Todd.
News
What is El Niño and how could it affect weather this year?
A strong El Niño this year, colloquially dubbed a super El Niño, could lead to extreme weather events — from heavy rainfall to exacerbated droughts.
News
What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
A former urban explorer says the most unpleasant part of exploring New York City’s sewer system was the cockroaches, not the rats, smells or ever-present dangers
Technology
What the Backlash to Artists Booking or Backing Out of ‘Freedom 250′ Tells Us About the Fickleness of Fan Bases: Bret Michaels’ Guitarist Speaks Up
Is every musical artist’s fan base just waiting to turn on them, at a moment’s notice? The fickleness of fandom was never more apparent than it was reading the comments this past week from self-proclaimed followers of the artists who were booked to perform at the ill-fated “Freedom 250” concert series on the National Lawn […]
Markets
What’s New at the Farmers Market this Saturday
Your weekly guide to treasures at the Kiwanis Redwood City Farmers Market
Culture
Who Is on Taylor Swift’s Wedding Guest List? Here’s What We Know
Lately, the internet’s favorite pastime is guessing who is on the guest list for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s upcoming wedding. Here’s what we know so far.
Culture
Why Eric André Made A (Surprisingly Good) Classical Music Album
As BLARF, the Berklee-trained comedian put out Film Scores for Films That Don't Exist — and conducted the orchestra playing on it.
Technology
Wildfires are making US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds
A new study finds that smoke from larger wildfires is reversing more than a decade of American improvements in smog
California
Wim Wenders pulls 'Wrong Move' film featuring topless Nastassja Kinski when she was 13 years old
Wim Wenders is pulling his 1975 film 'Wrong Move' from circulation after criticism of Nastassja Kinski, then 13, being shown topless. It may be too little, too late for Kinski.
California
Wind Advisory issued June 3 at 6:29PM PDT until June 4 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued June 3 at 6:29PM PDT until June 4 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued June 3 at 6:31PM PDT until June 4 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include US Highway 395 and California Routes 14, 58, and 178.
California
Wind Advisory issued June 4 at 1:33AM PDT until June 4 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include US Highway 395 and California Routes 14, 58, and 178.
Technology
Windows is back on the Microsoft menu
I can't remember the last time Microsoft kicked off a Build keynote with Windows front and center, but that's exactly what CEO Satya Nadella did this week. Nadella didn't address the issues Microsoft is trying to fix in Windows 11 but chose to woo the audience with Microsoft's slick Surface RTX Spark Dev Kit instead, […] I can't remember the last time Microsoft kicked off a Build keynote with Windows front and center, but that's exactly what CEO Satya Nadella did this week. Nadella didn't address the issues Microsoft is trying to fix in Windows 11 but chose to woo the audience with Microsoft's slick Surface RTX Spark Dev Kit instead, calling it a "dream machine." Nadella unveiled the new Surface hardware just days after Nvidia officially returned to Windows on Arm with its new RTX Spark chips . Both companies are talking up these chips as some kind of new beginning for PCs, and it'
Bay Area
With Alan Wong’s decisive victory, the Sunset just wants to be boring again
Voters overwhelmingly chose to keep the incumbent supervisor, signaling a desire for stability after years of political turmoil.
California
With Highway 1 open, Big Sur braces for its busiest summer in years
Restaurant and retailer guest counts are up 40% from last year, and northbound traffic at Ragged Point has risen 900% year-over-year.
Technology
Words of Wisdom: Top Quotes From FN Women Who Rock 2026
Held at Lavan Midtown in New York City on Wednesday, the event brought together a record crowd of nearly 300 attendees.
Bay Area
World Cup 2026: Everything to know about games at Levi's Stadium, Bay Area watch parties and more
The Bay Area will play host to six 2026 FIFA World Cup games, and millions are expected to descend upon Levi's Stadium over the next few weeks to watch. Here's everything to know about getting Levi's, watch parties, and more.
Technology
Writers Guild East President Decries “Near-Constant Level of Editorial Interference” at CBS News
Union head Tom Fontana said management is displaying “a profound contempt for the journalism profession” after the firing of ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley.
California
Yes, LA pizza is very much a thing. And the rest of the world is about to find out
Twenty million visitors are headed to L.A. for the World Cup. Our favorite pizzaiolos have been ready for them all along.
California
Your guide to the World Cup Fan Fest and what to do nearby
Learn about the World Cup opening weekend fan festival at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, and where to watch matches in Los Angeles through the end of the tournament
Culture
Yung Miami Jokes About Getting Left on Read by Drake: ‘Like, Come On Now!’
The Miami rapper doesn't harbor any hard feelings and appreciated the Toronto rapper featuring the City Girls on his No. 1 Hot 100 hit "In My Feelings."
Markets
Zurich Insurance Expands Data-Center Offering Beyond the US
Zurich Insurance Group Plc is widening its offering for data-center projects to Europe and South America as it seeks to profit from the global buildout of infrastructure linked to artificial intelligence. The Swiss firm will insure risks associated with the …
Technology
‘60 Minutes’ Boss Vows to ‘Pursue Stories Without Fear or Favor,’ While CBS Waits for Word of Whether Remaining Correspondents Will Stay
Maybe they will stay? The new executive producer of “60 Minutes” vowed in a memo Thursday to uphold the CBS News property’s commitment to pursue stories “without fear or favor” and to not be “instructed by the ownership of the company” on sensitive reports, even as many at the Paramount Skydance news outlet continue to […]
Technology
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Says Using AI ‘Defeats the Purpose’ of Filmmaking: ‘I Get No Enjoyment From Using Those Tools’
“Backrooms” director Kane Parsons recently sounded off on AI in filmmaking during a recent interview with The Australian. The 20-year-old filmmaker said that he was “in the same boat as most well-adjusted people,” and does not want to see the technology take over Hollywood. “If I could snap my fingers and make generative AI disappear […]
Technology
‘Death Boom’ Trailer: Documentary From Eli Roth, Jessica Chandler and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Investigates End-of-Life Industry (EXCLUSIVE)
A trailer has been released for “Death Boom,” the forthcoming documentary exploring the multi-billion dollar death care industry. The film will make its world premiere at this year’s Tribeca Festival on June 9 in New York.  From director Jessica Chandler, “Death Boom” will investigate the most pressing questions surrounding end-of-life choices and the impending death […]
Technology
‘Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That’s the Weight of the World)’ Review: The Tribeca Festival Kicks Off with Questlove’s Indelible Portrait of the Great but Underrated EWF
Questlove tells the band’s story, and Maurice White’s story, in a way that’s at once thrilling and haunting. He captures their rightful place in the pop cosmos.
Technology
‘Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)’ Review: Questlove’s Tribeca Opener Is a Vibrant Chronicle of a Band’s Ups and Downs
The director of 'Summer of Soul' and 'Sly Lives!' adds another notch to his music documentary belt with this upcoming HBO film.
Technology
‘Euphoria’ Final Season Scores 25 Million Worldwide Viewers, HBO Says
The May 31 finale drew 8.7 million U.S. viewers in its first three days.
California
‘Invisibilized’: California lawmaker’s bill aims for better count of Indigenous students
ASSEMBLYMEMBER JAMES RAMOS has a persistent memory from his childhood in San Bernardino County. A teacher at his elementary school played a drum song and asked students to stand up if they were Native American and interpret the song for the class. “That’s not our culture,” Ramos told his teacher. He grew up on the […] The post ‘Invisibilized’: California lawmaker’s bill aims for better count of Indigenous students appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
‘It’s a family’: How a California tribal college is opening doors for Native students
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Amelia Giron, 41, started taking courses at California Indian Nations College in 2023, she was three months into Alcoholics Anonymous, battling homelessness and drug addiction and not on speaking terms with her four children. Now, Giron has been sober for more than […]
California
‘It’s a family’: How a California tribal college is opening doors for Native students
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Amelia Giron, 41, started taking courses at California Indian Nations College in 2023, she was three months into Alcoholics Anonymous, battling homelessness and drug addiction and not on speaking terms with her four children. Now, Giron has been sober for more than […]
California
‘It’s a family’: How a California tribal college is opening doors for Native students
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Amelia Giron, 41, started taking courses at California Indian Nations College in 2023, she was three months into Alcoholics Anonymous, battling homelessness and drug addiction and not on speaking terms with her four children. Now, Giron has been sober for more than […]
Bay Area
‘It’s a family’: How a California tribal college is opening doors for Native students
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Amelia Giron, 41, started taking courses at California Indian Nations College in 2023, she was three months into Alcoholics Anonymous, battling homelessness and drug addiction and not on speaking terms with her four children. Now, Giron has been sober for more than […]
California
‘It’s a family’: How a California tribal college is opening doors for Native students
California Indian Nations College in Palm Desert sees a bright future for its community-centered approach to higher education for Native students. Recently accredited, the college supports two proposed bills that would add tribal colleges to the official definition of higher education in California as well as ensure units are transferable to and from other colleges.
Technology
‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Who Was Expelled for Using the N-Word Apologizes: ‘There Is No Excuse’
Vasana Montgomery, the 25-year-old from Beaverton, Ore. who was cast in “Love Island USA” Season 8 and promptly expelled for using the n-word in social media videos, made a public apology on Wednesday. “I want to address a couple videos from my teen years that have recently resurfaced,” she wrote on her Instagram story. “In […]
Technology
‘Mapogo: The Lion Throne’ Vertical Documentary Series Set at FlareFlow
COL Group’s FlareFlow and Singapore-based Bomanbridge Media have teamed on one of the first premium vertical-format documentary series, a wildlife title set to go live on the platform across 200-plus countries in late Q3 2026. Unveiled at Owl&Co’s Vertical Media Summit in Los Angeles, “Mapogo: The Lion Throne” was shot over multiple years in South […]
Technology
‘Obsession,’ ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Lead BIFAN’s International Competition Selection
The 30th edition of South Korea's premier genre festival, running July 2-12, has unveiled a main competition that also includes the Rupert Grint-starring horror 'Nightborn' and 'NIKO,' starring Tiffany Young.
Technology
‘Other Side of the Box’ Filmmaker Caleb Phillips Signs With WME (Exclusive)
The filmmaker, who gained attention with his viral horror hit, recently bowed his debut feature 'Imposters' at SXSW.
Technology
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s’ Wedding Look Was Inspired by Alexander McQueen and Fish Bones
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” showrunner Alex Kurtzman has been vocal about his love for luxury fashion designer Alexander McQueen. It was one name that came up in conversations with the show’s costume designer, Avery Plewes, when they were brainstorming ideas for the series’ wedding episode. The series takes place in the 32nd century after the […]
Technology
‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Monster’ Directors and More Unpack Storytelling Techniques and Embracing ‘Weird Ideas’
The directors behind some of Netflix’s biggest hits of the year came together to speak to their creative processes and storytelling techniques in conversations moderated by Variety in partnership with Netflix. Antonio Campos, who directed “The Beast In Me”; Max Winkler from “Monster: The Ed Gein Story”; and Alexandria Stapleton, director of “Sean Combs: The […]
Technology
‘The Daily Show’ Goes to New Orleans as Jordan Klepper Celebrates America 250 With a Drunk Pirate (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Daily Show” host Jordan Klepper went down South to celebrate America’s 250th birthday for a new installment of “Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse.” Airing during tonight’s episode of “The Daily Show,” the segment finds the host in New Orleans during Sail250, a traveling maritime celebration featuring ships and military vessels. Klepper wanders the streets […]
California
‘They feel the fear’: Immigrants face barriers to housing, health care, report finds
A report by a San Jose-based university and nonprofit finds that immigrant communities in California are facing barriers to secure housing, health care, and other services amid the federal administration’s crackdown on immigrant communities.   The report is jointly authored by the San Jose State University Human Rights Institute and the Services, Immigrant Rights and Education […] The post ‘They feel the fear’: Immigrants face barriers to housing, health care, report finds appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
“Would You All Race to Defend Me?” Piers Morgan Slams SXSW London Over Banned Speaker Controversy
The outspoken host called out the festival for failing to defend Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker after the U.K. Home Office barred the progressive commentators from entering the country.