This year marks 45 years since the first AIDS cases were diagnosed in the United States and 35 years since the National AIDS Memorial Grove was founded in Golden Gate Park. Now, a nearly $3 million commitment is helping preserve The Grove, the AIDS Memorial Quilt and the stories behind both.
People who claim they were abused in L.A. juvenile halls are pushing to receive payouts from a $4-billion settlement. The county D.A. says money should not be distributed until an investigation into potential fraud is complete.
The team behind 'Love Island USA' is mourning the loss of executive producer James Barker, who died during filming. He died last week after suffering an 'unexpected medical emergency.' He was 40.
All eight people aboard the U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber plane that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California are presumed dead. Officials say the crash occurred during a "routine test mission."
Three California Department of Transportation employees have received the Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor for acts of heroism performed while aiding people in life-threatening situations, the department announced last week. Tobin Hook, a landscape associate, and Anthony Coscia, a transportation engineer, both from District 5, received the Gold Medal of Valor for rescuing a […] The post 3 Caltrans employees receive California Medal of Valor honors for life-saving acts appeared first on Local News Matters .
The creators behind five animated series for adult audiences explain how they use the form to explore challenging subject matter (and sometimes get big laughs to boot).
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Don’t let its pre-revolutionary architecture fool you—the city’s brick-lined exteriors pack a cosmopolitan punch, offering visitors boutique-lined streets, a robust cultural arts scene, eclectic fare, and over two centuries’ worth of historical charm.
A 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried next month
For many galleries, a strong showing at Art Basel can be the difference between a good and a bad year. That makes Tuesday's VIP preview a very big day.
Federal health officials have issued a recall for alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of U.S. states by a supplier because of potential salmonella contamination
The sauce was voluntarily recalled by the supplier because it contained a dry milk powder ingredient that was possibly contaminated with salmonella, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report.
Through more than two decades of travel for both work and leisure, my packing list has evolved from a random assortment of gadgets and accessories thrown together at the last minute into a refined checklist of gear honed by trial and error. The right packing list, I've found, can be the difference between a good […] Through more than two decades of travel for both work and leisure, my packing list has evolved from a random assortment of gadgets and accessories thrown together at the last minute into a refined checklist of gear honed by trial and error. The right packing list, I've found, can be the difference between a good trip and a great one. Or at least the difference between hectic trips to the local Best Buy and some extra time by the pool. My family's summer vacation this year will involve lots of hiking and exploring the great outdoors, but it will by no means be an attempt
If your electricity bill climbs every summer, a smart thermostat could help keep cooling costs in check. The Amazon Smart Thermostat is an excellent option for its price, especially today. It’s down to just $57.99 at Amazon as a part of Amazon’s early Prime Day sale, which is the best price we’ve seen since Black […] Amazon’s Smart Thermostat looks surprisingly nice for such a cheap gadget. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If your electricity bill climbs every summer, a smart thermostat could help keep cooling costs in check. The Amazon Smart Thermostat is an excellent option for its price, especially today. It’s down to just $57.99 at Amazon as a part of Amazon’s early Prime Day sale, which is the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday. Amazon Smart Thermostat Where to Buy: $79.99 $57.99 at Amazon $79.99 at Best Buy $79.99 at B&H Photo For a smart t
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's deal with Iran and Vice President Vance's promotion of it, the war's potential impact on the midterm elections and California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying he's being investigated by Trump's Justice Department.
"She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story," read a social media post announcing her passing.
The 'Ilo Ilo' director on discovering the region's next generation of filmmakers, his love of Shanghai and his upcoming Chinese-Singapore co-production.
The extraordinary move by the US to bar foreign access to Anthropic PBC’s best AI models underscores the Trump administration’s newfound willingness to exert control over a pivotal industry. It also reminds Silicon Valley that it’s working with an imperfectly …
It wasn’t rain but tears that fell on the superstar singer as emotions took over while sitting in the lights at Crypto.com Arena Sunday night amid her Eternal Sunshine Tour: “Holy shit. Holy fuck. Thank you.”
"My predecessors used to say Art Basel is a reflection of the market and on the market. So the short answer is, we should absolutely be very responsive to what’s happening," said De Bellis.
Two new short films—one spotlighting the use of sustainable wool, another celebrating a 9-year-old clothing designer—provided some much-needed optimism in fashion.
When some look toward the U.S. semiquincentennial and consider what examplar might best represent American achievement or the nation’s character, only one thing inevitably comes to mind: wrestling. Fortunately, there were others who put their heads together and came up with an alternative choice: John Prine. The leadership at Wolf Trap, the concert venue/national park […]
Avex Inc. CEO Katsumi Kuroiwa and Avex Music Group CEO Brandon Silverstein accept the Global Growth Award from ONE OR EIGHT at Billboard Global Power Players 2026.
Bay Area Rapid Transit will provide late-night train service for fans leaving three FIFA World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The last scheduled BART train that stops at all stations systemwide will leave Milpitas station at 11:53 p.m. toward the East Bay and San Francisco. For late-night matches, BART is offering special […] The post BART to run late-night service for World Cup fans after Levi’s Stadium matches appeared first on Local News Matters .
Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from fellow actor and director Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought after settling her legal claims over their 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” a judge ruled Friday. …
'The Kennedys' miniseries producer has inked a first-look deal with The Walrus for potential documentary projects to be shopped in the Canadian Rockies this week.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to surf of 2 to 3 feet on south-facing beaches expected, with 3 to 6 feet near Jalama. In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are expected each evening through Monday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from 7 PM through 11 PM tonight and from around 8 PM through midnight Monday night, due to high astronomical tides of 7.5 ft to 7.9 ft.
* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 14 to 16 seconds will generate surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets up to 7 feet along south-facing beaches along with high rip current risk. Surf in southern San Diego County will be slightly lower, but hazardous swimming conditions still exists due to high rip current and longshore current risks. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current and longshore current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches, as well as minor coastal flooding near times of high tide. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from from around 8 PM through midnight Monday night and Tuesday night, due to high astronomical tides of 7.2 ft to 7.7 ft.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.8 ft above normal (7.6 ft MLLW) at 12:02 AM on Tuesday, and 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 f
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Low-lying coastal and bayshore areas in San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.8 ft above normal (7.6 ft MLLW) at 12:02 AM on Tuesday, and 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 12:56 AM on Wednesday, 1.2 ft above normal (7
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches. In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are expected each evening through Monday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Southern Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from from around 8 PM through midnight Monday night, due to high astronomical tides of 7.5 ft to 7.9 ft.
For months, Big Tech's Washington lobbyists have chased after the holy grail of pro-AI legislation: preemption. This would be a comprehensive federal law, passed in Congress and signed by the president, applying one set of AI rules across the entire country and overriding the legally messy state-by-state approach to regulation. For months, lobbyists have run […] U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) arrive for a news conference with bipartisan senators on passage of the Online Privacy Protection Act at the Capitol on July 30, 2024 in Washington, DC. | Kent Nishimura/Getty Images. For months, Big Tech's Washington lobbyists have chased after the holy grail of pro-AI legislation: preemption. This would be a comprehensive federal law, passed in Congress and signed by the president, applying one set of AI rules across the entire country and overridi
A Parker woman was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison for willfully failing to pay over employment taxes on behalf of the bridal shop company she owned and operated for more than a decade.
The French designer, who made his name leading Lanvin, recently joined the couture studio just ahead of creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli's debut, WWD has learned.
The Legislature is expected to pass a state budget today to fulfill its state constitutional duty and to keep getting paid. But the final spending plan that will be approved by the start of the fiscal year on July 1 will almost certainly look different, as negotiations with Gov. Gavin Newsom continue. As CalMatters’ Yue […]
Michael Selig said that incumbents will always fear the future, but it's important to develop the new asset class domestically rather than only offshore.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are expected to adopt a $356 billion state budget today that would largely avoid or delay billions of dollars in social service cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed last month. Then, the (real) budget negotiations can begin. Today’s vote is only a […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are expected to adopt a $356 billion state budget today that would largely avoid or delay billions of dollars in social service cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed last month. Then, the (real) budget negotiations can begin. Today’s vote is only a […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are expected to adopt a $356 billion state budget today that would largely avoid or delay billions of dollars in social service cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed last month. Then, the (real) budget negotiations can begin. Today’s vote is only a […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are expected to adopt a $356 billion state budget today that would largely avoid or delay billions of dollars in social service cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed last month. Then, the (real) budget negotiations can begin. Today’s vote is only a […]
A California man has been criminally charged with defrauding Western Alliance Bancorp out of nearly $100 million by falsifying title insurance policies to inflate the value of collateral he pledged to obtain loans. In a complaint made public on Wednesday, …
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A year ago, California officials had to report under a new state law how they used automated systems to make important decisions about people’s lives. They said they never did — a startling answer for a number of reasons, sources told CalMatters at […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A year ago, California officials had to report under a new state law how they used automated systems to make important decisions about people’s lives. They said they never did — a startling answer for a number of reasons, sources told CalMatters at […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A year ago, California officials had to report under a new state law how they used automated systems to make important decisions about people’s lives. They said they never did — a startling answer for a number of reasons, sources told CalMatters at […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A year ago, California officials had to report under a new state law how they used automated systems to make important decisions about people’s lives. They said they never did — a startling answer for a number of reasons, sources told CalMatters at […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Martin Reynolds Martin G. Reynolds is co-executive director of the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and former editor-in-chief of The Oakland Tribune. Last year, California did something remarkable. The state made a groundbreaking $15 million public investment […]
California lawmakers are finalizing a budget that would cut aid for local newsrooms, walking away from a nascent effort to restore local reporting and build a more sustainable industry.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Martin Reynolds Martin G. Reynolds is co-executive director of the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and former editor-in-chief of The Oakland Tribune. Last year, California did something remarkable. The state made a groundbreaking $15 million public investment […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Martin Reynolds Martin G. Reynolds is co-executive director of the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and former editor-in-chief of The Oakland Tribune. Last year, California did something remarkable. The state made a groundbreaking $15 million public investment […]
Current state lawmakers dominated fundraising in races for California’s little-known Board of Equalization, drawing heavily from interests with business before the Legislature.
CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides’ appearance in the Rocky Mountains follows losing in a bid to get foreign streamers and social platforms to finance local Canadian content, at least for now.
The Oscar winner, tapped by Oxford’s St. Catherine’s College, calls it “an electrifying opportunity for me to be in direct, robust creative dialogue with the next generation of thinkers and creative doers.”
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The Department of Justice investigating Jennifer Siebel Newsom has all the appearances of the Trump administration seeking to stop a political rival who has a real shot at knocking MAGA out of the top office.
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Chinese technology companies and cinema exhibitors are positioning High Dynamic Range LED screens as both a remedy for a slowing local box office and a vehicle for challenging America’s long-standing grip on international cinema standards, according to a panel at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through […]
The Teochew-language family drama — reportedly made for about $2 million and now nearing $250 million in China — opens in U.K. and Irish cinemas on June 26, with France to follow.
“Dear You,” the Teochew-dialect family drama that has become one of China’s biggest theatrical stories of 2026, is heading to North America, Australia and New Zealand after CMC Pictures secured the theatrical distribution rights. The film opens in Australia and New Zealand on June 25, followed by a North America launch on June 26. The […]
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are accusing one of their former defense attorneys of legal malpractice that they say led them to be convicted and imprisoned, separating them from each other and their family, ruining their reputations and …
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor, but impactful coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from 7 PM through 11 PM tonight and from 8 PM through midnight Monda
* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to 0.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.8 and 9.1 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Coastal Humboldt County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Tuesday. High tide is at 12:24 AM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay including parks and roads with only isolated closures expected. Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in the Arcata Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon.
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor, but impactful coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. The highest risk for coastal flooding will be near low-lying areas of Long Beach. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor, but impactful coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from from around 8 PM through midnight Monday night and Tuesday night, due to high ast
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.8 ft above normal (7.6 ft MLLW) at 12:02 AM on Tuesday, and 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 f
* WHAT...Up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Low-lying bayshore regions along the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.8 ft above normal (7.6 ft MLLW) at 12:02 AM on Tuesday, and 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 12:56 AM on Wednesday, 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 1:51 AM on Thursday. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Low-lying coastal and bayshore areas in San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.8 ft above normal (7.6 ft MLLW) at 12:02 AM on Tuesday, and 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 12:56 AM on Wednesday, 1.2 ft above normal (7
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor, but impactful coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from from 8 PM through midnight tonight, due to high astronomical ti
* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to 0.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.8 and 9.1 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Coastal Humboldt County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Tuesday. High tide is at 12:24 AM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay including parks and roads with only isolated closures expected. Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in the Arcata Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon.
International soccer fans discovering the wonders of America, from spacious skies to chicken fried steak, is giving the U.S. a much-needed morale (and PR) boost.
UFC Freedom 250, a celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th, was not so much a sporting event as it was a piece of naked and nationalistic propaganda.
Burma Love was the first restaurant to land at Springline. On June 11, it debuted a new concept at the Menlo Park development, cementing itself as the final addition to a now-full list of restaurant tenants.
Burma Love was the first restaurant to land at Springline. On June 11, it debuted a new concept at the Menlo Park development, cementing itself as the final addition to a now-full list of restaurant tenants.
Burma Love was the first restaurant to land at Springline. On June 11, it debuted a new concept at the Menlo Park development, cementing itself as the final addition to a now-full list of restaurant tenants.
Burma Love was the first restaurant to land at Springline. On June 11, it debuted a new concept at the Menlo Park development, cementing itself as the final addition to a now-full list of restaurant tenants.
A fast-moving fire burned about half an acre near Shoreline Park in Mountain View Saturday night before firefighters stopped it from spreading farther.
For the first time in more than 25 years, the FDA has approved a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens. It clears the way for manufacturers to begin using bemotrizinol, or BEMT, an ingredient that's been used in Europe and Asia since the 1990s. Amna Nawaz discussed why this change took so long and what people should know about it with dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian.
Madrid’s ECAM Forum wrapped its third edition Thursday, June 11, with María Aparicio’s “Undefined Things II” (“Las cosas indefinidas II”) taking its Last Push Award and Pauline Julier and Nicolas Chapoulier’s “The Indies” (“Les Indes”) scoring a special jury mention, closing a three-day event that again positioned the Spanish capital as a strategic meeting point […]
After wildfires devastated Pacific Palisades, a mix of returning retailers and first-time arrivals — from Elysewalker and Paige to Mother and Xirena — are investing in a community still rebuilding.
El Nino, Nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday. Experts said the El Nino, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming …
El Niño is typically associated with a higher chance of more rain in Southern California. But the powerful climate pattern could affect the Golden State in a number of ways.
Elon Musk has a history of setting bold targets and then failing to achieve them . His latest forecasts for SpaceX revenue are more than double what his bankers expected.
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]
Nearly 750 million people face hunger today, according to the U.N. World Food Program . And by 2050, global demand for food is expected to increase by 50 percent from 2010 levels , the World Resources Institute says. A smart agriculture special-issue report recently released by the IEEE Smart Agri-Food Initiative says meeting the demand will require technology to expand food production. The report highlights research, case studies, and new ways of applying technology to inform farmers, engineers, and policymakers. Leading the initiative is IEEE Fellow John Verboncoeur , chair of the smart-food program and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Michigan State University , in East Lansing. “Food security is becoming a systems-engineering problem,” Verboncoeur says. “We’re no longer talking only about tractors and irrigation. We’re talking about sensing, communications, computa
The veteran chef, restaurateur and food TV personality most recently scaled up MrBeast Burger and opened the controversial Tesla Diner in Hollywood. Now, he's broadening the traditional Ashkenazi deli with Sephardic and Mizrahi flavors.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 110 and overnight low temperatures in the 70s expected with widespread Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Butte County Below 1000 ft, N. Sac Valley in Tehama County, Shasta County Foothills 1000-3000 ft, Shasta Lake Area & 1-5 1000-3000 ft, Shasta Metro, Sierra (Tehama-Plumas) 1000-3000 ft, Tehama Co Coast Range Above 3000 ft, W Tehama Co Foothills 1000-3000 ft, W. Shasta County 1000-3000 ft, and W. Shasta County Above 3000 ft. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for those more sensitive to heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot daytime temperatures will occur in other Valley locations, however Delta breeze influence will help keep temperatures cooler in the vicinity Delta and western Sacramento.
The FDA has elevated a recall of Alfredo sauce to its most serious classification after they say a supplier flagged an ingredient for possible Salmonella contamination.
Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode. When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out starting today, including photo presets that swap sports jerseys onto […] Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode . When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out starting today, including photo presets that swap sports jerseys onto fans and suggestions for collage templates. Instead of "just links," it gives users AI-generated results that pull from publicly-posted content across Meta's platforms, like the AI search feature in its
A celebration of the New York Knicks' NBA championship turned tragic when police officers responding to a call about a screaming woman shot and killed the family dog.
A federal jury has convicted a former detention deputy at the Garvin County Jail (GCJ) in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, for her role in being deliberately indifferent to the serious medical needs of pretrial detainee Kayla Turley, resulting in bodily injury to Ms. Turley and her death. Paula Kelley was convicted of one count of violating 18 U.S.C. § 242.
Louisiana and Texas, including Houston, will get hit with flooding rains for the next few days as a potential tropical storm tries to spin up across the western Gulf. There is a moderate level 3 risk of heavy rainfall across …
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pets has barred pets rescued from shelters in Texas and New Mexico in a beefed-up effort to stop the spread of the New World Screwworm pest that infests livestock. “We will respond …
The deal will combine the Murdoch family's media assets, which include its news, sports and broadcast channels, with the San Jose-based streaming platform company that reaches 100 million consumers globally.
Fox has announced that it's acquiring Roku outright, in a deal that values the streaming company at $22 billion. Once the deal is complete, Fox content will be promoted more heavily than before on Roku streamers and smart TVs. The deal will see Fox's TV networks and Tubi streamer combine with Roku's network of streaming […] Fox has announced that it's acquiring Roku outright, in a deal that values the streaming company at $22 billion. Once the deal is complete, Fox content will be promoted more heavily than before on Roku streamers and smart TVs. The deal will see Fox's TV networks and Tubi streamer combine with Roku's network of streaming devices, smart TV software, and The Roku Channel. The companies say in a press release that by combining they'll become the third-largest player in the US TV industry by viewing share. "This is a defining moment for Fox, and a natural extension o
Fox is about to take over the TVs in more than 100 million homes worldwide. On Monday, Fox announced that it's acquiring Roku, the streaming middleman that serves as a portal for viewers to hop into services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and more. The $22 billion deal may not change Roku's familiar purple interface, […] Fox is about to take over the TVs in more than 100 million homes worldwide. On Monday, Fox announced that it's acquiring Roku , the streaming middleman that serves as a portal for viewers to hop into services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and more. The $22 billion deal may not change Roku's familiar purple interface, but it could put Fox in control of your data behind the screen. During a call with investors, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the plan is to keep the two companies separate. Fox aims to grow its business by adding Fox Sports, news content, and local
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and with it comes a wave of events cropping up around the U.S. as one of three host countries. Airbnb is capitalizing on the excitement with a lineup of watch parties, fan meet-ups and food tours through the month of June. Starting June 12, Los Angeles’s Grand […]
Google Chrome version 150 and 151, expected in late June and July, respectively, will cut off support for the last remaining workarounds for running older ad blockers, 9to5Google reports. Google phased out support for ad-blocking extensions built for Manifest V2, like uBlock Origin, in 2024. At that point, most Chrome users either switched to newer […] Google Chrome version 150 and 151, expected in late June and July, respectively, will cut off support for the last remaining workarounds for running older ad blockers, 9to5Google reports. Google phased out support for ad-blocking extensions built for Manifest V2, like uBlock Origin, in 2024. At that point, most Chrome users either switched to newer Manifest V3 ad blockers like uBlock Origin Lite or switched to a different browser. Google is now removing the final bits of code referencing its previous Manifest V2 extensions platform,
On Friday Google announced it was making a relatively unknown feature of Google Earth available to a wider audience. The desktop version of Google Earth has had a hidden flight simulator mode since 2007, but it's now easily accessible through a web browser without having to download or install any apps. To take to the […] On Friday Google announced it was making a relatively unknown feature of Google Earth available to a wider audience. The desktop version of Google Earth has had a hidden flight simulator mode since 2007, but it's now easily accessible through a web browser without having to download or install any apps. To take to the virtual skies you'll need to open the Google Earth website and then click on the "Explore Earth" button found near the top right corner of the page. From there you'll find the "Flight Simulator" mode accessible as the last option in the Tool's sectio
I recently looked seriously at replacing my 2014 natural gas water heater with a heat pump water heater. At first, the decision looked easy. Silicon Valley Clean Energy was offering a large rebate, and with stacked incentives the total could be about $4,000. A contractor estimated that a 65-gallon heat pump water heater could cost... The post Hakhamaneshi: Why I walked away from a $4,000 water heater rebate appeared first on San José Spotlight .
From the day it was announced, on June 16th, 2025, the Trump phone sounded ridiculous. The T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), as it was officially called, was a combination of contradictory specs, product images that were clearly not photographs of a real phone, and the worrying requirement of a $100 deposit to secure a preorder […] From the day it was announced, on June 16th, 2025, the Trump phone sounded ridiculous. The T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), as it was officially called, was a combination of contradictory specs, product images that were clearly not photographs of a real phone, and the worrying requirement of a $100 deposit to secure a preorder of a $499 phone with no release date. But none of Trump Mobile's outlandish announcements were as bold as the claim that the phone would be "designed and built in the United States." The US has next to no phone manufacturing infrastructur
Hayward Juneteenth recognitions and celebrations through Saturday, June 20 Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, will be observed and celebrated in Hayward this week, culminating on Saturday, June 20, with the annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at a new location at Mt. Eden High School. The annual festival will take place on the Mt. Eden High School campus at 2300 Panama Street in Hayward from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a Juneteenth history reading, live music, DJs, vendors, activities for children and more. For the line-up: visit https://www.instagram.com/juneteenthhayward/ . At Hayward City Hall, the City Council will issue a special proclamation at its meetings starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. A ceremonial raising of the Juneteenth and Pan African flags will take place at noon Thursday, June 18, on City Hall
* WHAT...High temperatures of 99 to 105 for most valleys. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 98 to 104 for most valleys. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northern Lake. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 99 to 110 for the interior valleys. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Interior Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 97 to 100 for the warmer interior valleys. Moderate to major HeatRisk expected * WHERE...Interior Del Norte. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 99 to 102. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 100 to 112. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northwestern and Central Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 99 to 102 for most valleys. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Southern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate Risk of heat-related illnesses to those sensitive to heat, such as older adults (65+), infants, athletes, outdoor workers, those without effective cooling, and those with chronic diseases. Some risk to general population.
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate Risk of heat-related illnesses to those sensitive to heat, such as older adults (65+), infants, athletes, outdoor workers, those without effective cooling, and those with chronic diseases. Some risk to general population.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 94 to 104 degrees expected with lows of 55 to 65 degrees. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County, including Yreka, Klamath River, Montague, Weed, Mount Shasta City, Dunsmuir and McCloud. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 90 to 97 degrees with lows of 50 to 55 degrees. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County, North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County, and Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. This includes Macdoel, Dorris, Tulelake, Tennant, Alturas, Adin and Lookout. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes Klamath Falls, Chiloquin, Keno, Worden, Merrill and Malin. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat related illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees expected with low temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees. * WHERE...Western Siskiyou County, including Seiad Valley, Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Fort Jones, Greenview, Etna, Sawyers Bar, and Callahan. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate Risk of heat-related illnesses to those sensitive to heat, such as older adults (65+), infants, athletes, outdoor workers, those without effective cooling, and those with chronic diseases. Some risk to general population.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 99 to 105 for most valleys. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 100 to 112. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northwestern and Central Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 99 to 110 for the interior valleys. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Interior Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 98 to 104 for most valleys. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northern Lake. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 99 to 102 for most valleys. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Southern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 97 to 100 for the warmer interior valleys. Moderate to major HeatRisk expected * WHERE...Interior Del Norte. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 99 to 102. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
These stocks trade at or lower than half the P/E valuation of the S&P 500, while having much higher projected revenue growth rates than that of the index.
High tides caused localized flooding in parts of Marin County early Monday morning, prompting authorities to close several roads and urge residents to avoid affected areas. In an alert sent around 12:10 a.m., the Central Marin Police Authority said flooding was reported near Doherty Drive and Lucky Drive in Larkspur. In Corte Madera, Lucky Drive […] The post High tides cause flooding in Marin County as Bay Area prepares for more this week appeared first on Local News Matters .
“Creepy,” the popular creepypasta podcast created and hosted by Jon Grilz, has a new home. Be Afraid Media has acquired full ownership or “Creepy,” including its catalog of over 1,200 episodes, almost all of which have been sourced from and shaped by a community of fan writers. Grilz will continue being the “Creepy” host and […]
In an essay for The Envelope, Hines explains how he refined his 'obsession' with the tale of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette into a pitch that the mega-producer would love.
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war, the first steps in a deal with the regime. That agreement appears to include a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. But that country's defense minister says forces will not withdraw from Lebanon. As Stephanie Sy reports, Israelis say they're caught in the middle of a bad deal and constant fighting.
The festival's Grand Landscape: A Cinematic Portrait of China program presents 15 films showcasing the country's natural splendor — in the hope that audiences will bring their tourism RMB to China's remote corners.
Dangerous conditions are expected to continue along Southern California beaches this week, with officials warning swimmers to be mindful of life-threatening rip tides and sneaker waves that could catch beachgoers off guard.
One Vogue writer ditches shade matching entirely, for the Colorescience color-adapting SPF that adjusts to your skin tone upon application. Here's everything you need to know.
When a celebrity gets married in a supremely elegant, Bianca Jagger-inspired Schiaparelli suit, of course she deserves to go a little bit PDA-wild on her honeymoon.
Ian McKellen revealed at a recent film festival in Rome (via The Guardian) that he channeled his fury for Donald Trump during an action scene in “Avengers: Doomsday,” in which the 87-year-old actor returns as his iconic “X-Men” villain Magneto. The film’s directors, the Russo Brothers, instructed McKellen “to look more furious” during one scene […]
The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Americans are torn over Iran's participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch Monday's match and others are protesting outside the stadium where the team will play.
The designer is reuniting with the big-box retailer, more than two decades after their initial fashion design collaboration defined the format in 2002.
"Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists," she said at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment in New York.
Yang, a C100 member since 1998, succeeds Gary Locke, the former governor of Washington state and former U.S. Ambassador to China, who led the organization for the last five years.
Jordan’s film industry will be front and center at this year’s Shanghai Film Festival, where it is seeking closer collaboration with China and other global partners while celebrating the first ever screenings of two Jordanian films at the event. With Asia now leading the global box office and Hollywood losing ground to local films from […]
A federal immigration judge has granted asylum to a woman orphaned in Iran in the 1970s and adopted by an American war veteran, who immigration officials threatened earlier this year with deportation to the country with which the U.S. is now at war
Chinese director Juno Hong has brought her debut feature “Only the Moon Knows” to the Shanghai International Film Festival’s SIFF Project, where it was selected as one of three international co-production projects presented at the market. The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store […]
The Center's board of trustees, which is chaired by Trump and composed largely of the president's allies, voted unanimously to establish the new endowment.
The New York Knicks are taking over “The Tonight Show” with a dedicated episode on Monday. Fresh off their championship victory, the team’s starting five — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges — will join Jimmy Fallon to celebrate their miraculous NBA finals run and taking home the franchise’s first […]
“Zi,” the latest film from director Kogonada, has been picked up by Parallax Films for international sales outside North America, it was revealed on the sidelines of the Shanghai International Film Festival. The Hong Kong-set feature follows “Columbus” and “After Yang” from one of contemporary American independent cinema’s most distinctive voices. Shot over three weeks […]
The local action-horror film “Colony” held firmly onto the top spot at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jun. 12–14. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film pulled in $2 million from 301,049 admissions over the three-day frame, capturing a 34.49% revenue share. […]
Showbox, the Korean studio behind theatrical blockbusters including “Exhuma” and the Netflix series “A Killer Paradox,” has signed a co-production deal with ReelShort to develop original microdramas for the platform’s more than 70 million monthly active users worldwide. Under the agreement, Showbox will initially co-produce microdramas based on ReelShort’s existing intellectual properties, with the collaboration […]
Because of the impact on her bank account, the Emmy-nominated trans star said she’s been forced to dip into reserves to stay afloat: “The past year or two, I’ve had to dip into savings and my retirement fund.”
New legislation would require a full environmental impact report ahead of coal operations in the state. The policy rebukes White House plans to put a $75 million coal project in the East Bay.
Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration
The move brings one of the most sought-after artists of his generation into the orbit of one of the world's largest galleries at a moment when Drew's profile continues to grow.
When she’s up for a TV role, Lesley Manville doesn’t care which platform the show in question is going out on. “My job is just to go there and deliver a character,” she says, “so whether it’s for the BBC, ITV, Netflix, it doesn’t really make any difference to me.” Not that the star whose […]
Lin-Manuel Miranda has penned a new original song for Disney’s live-action “Moana” “Along The Way” with both “Moana” actresses leading the vocals. The song is performed by Catherine Laga‘aia, who portrays Moana in the upcoming film; Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui; and Auli‘i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated […]
The Trump administration finalized a rule that embraces new types of Obamacare coverage, including 30% higher out-of-pocket costs for some plans, and a more novel approach that allows insurers to offer coverage without set networks of doctors and hospitals.
The Louisiana State Senate confirmed four of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple’s key senior staff appointments to their positions during the 2026 Legislative Session. Whitney Greene, who joined the department on March 23, was confirmed as Executive Counsel, where she serves …
Two Mountain View Los Altos High School District board members are at odds over committee appointments, with Catherine Vonnegut arguing that Thida Cornes’ membership on a city advisory body constitutes a conflict of interest.
The culmination of years of tireless work and financial stress for the Ambriz siblings is the breathtaking period fantasy "I Am Frankelda," Mexico's first-ever stop-motion feature, now streaming on Netflix.
Shawn Krishendat Premsook, 26, of Clermont, Florida, has pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of child pornography and two counts of possession of child pornography.
A Mexican national extradited from Mexico was sentenced today to 87 months prison for his role in a smuggling organization that operated for several years at the U.S.-Mexico border.
It was a full-circle moment inside the Obama Presidential Center as Michelle Obama returned to her roots, connecting with the next generation of young women and reminding them what's possible.
The London fashion school has signed a five-year partnership with China's Trendy Group, parent company of Miss Sixty, supporting talents redefining the future of denim.
The city that never sleeps finally saw its dream come true when the New York Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973. Thousands of fans across the five boroughs celebrated wildly after the Knicks pulled off this upset win in the final seconds. William Brangham discussed the historic moment and thrilling series with Monica McNutt, a basketball analyst for ESPN and the MSG Network.
A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies
A young mountain lion that wandered into a Redwood City yard on Monday morning was successfully captured and will be released in an open space area in the Santa Cruz Mountains, authorities said.
A young mountain lion that wandered into a Redwood City yard on Monday morning was successfully captured and will be released in an open space area in the Santa Cruz Mountains, authorities said.
Celebrating 50 years as a showcase for queer cinema, Frameline, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, launches its 2026 edition Wednesday. More than 140 movies from 35 countries screen at the 11-day event, the world’s oldest and most widely recognized queer film exhibition. Venues are the Castro, Roxie and Vogue theaters, Festival Hub (531 Castro St.), The Foundry SF and the Chapel in […] The post Movies: Frameline 50, SF Black film fest, Monroe at Stanford, ‘Leviticus,’ ‘Unidentified’ appeared first on Local News Matters .
The website assigns digital instruments to Muni’s real-time vehicle data, allowing listeners to experience San Francisco’s public transit system as a sonic whole.
Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a precursor to a third album from the group. “‘Burning Out’ felt so simultaneously new and nostalgic for us, and […]
A former engineer at Elon Musk’s xAI who now heads a think tank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising concerns about the risks artificial intelligence poses to humanity. Devin …
I recently published a buying guide on the best Qi2 power banks. Out of seven feature-packed batteries, I really dug the Baseus AM52 10,000mAh power bank that has a built-in USB-C cable. It’s fast at Qi2.2 wireless charging for iPhones, and it’s quick with wired charging, too. And now, it’s an unbeatable value thanks to […] The AM52 can charge devices via Qi2.2 and USB-C simultaneously. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge I recently published a buying guide on the best Qi2 power banks . Out of seven feature-packed batteries, I really dug the Baseus AM52 10,000mAh power bank that has a built-in USB-C cable. It’s fast at Qi2.2 wireless charging for iPhones, and it’s quick with wired charging, too. And now, it’s an unbeatable value thanks to a new exclusive deal. Verge readers can use the offer code THEVERGECODE at Amazon to get one for $42.99 (usually $20 more for Prime members, or
The novel is one of the most viral titles in the niche romance sub-genre and centers around two collegiate athletes, a figure skater and a hockey player.
Jinny Howe, head of U.S. and Canada scripted series, unveiled plans for a new hockey romancer, ‘Ice Breaker,’ at the Banff World Media Festival during a keynote address.
Former Netflix and Warner Bros. executive Victoria Furniss has launched the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media, a new AI-focused content coalition dedicated to supporting “responsible and sustainable AI innovation and the importance of human creativity.” The initial members of the coalition, announced Monday, include Disney, the New York Times, Adobe, Condé […]
As many as 67,000 people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are at risk of losing CalFresh food assistance benefits in coming months, according to the CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, a regional food bank.
The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America's anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper contradiction. Geoff Bennett sat down with Glaude to discuss his new book, "America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries."
All aboard for your new summer binge. "The Season" looks at the messy world of Hong Kong's sailing elite. All six episodes premiere June 17 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
In our news wrap Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is using the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, the U.S. military says a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff in California's Mojave Desert and the British government announced a sweeping social media ban today for teenagers under 16.
Newsom said that in recent days, "federal agents have knocked on the doors of family friends and former employees," and have been "demanding records" in a quest to find any kind of wrongdoing by him or his wife.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused President Donald Trump of placing him on a political “hit list” and directing federal investigators to go on a “fishing expedition” for a crime it could use to indict him. The Democratic governor declared that the president […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Trump administration appears to be investigating him and his wife, a step that the Democrat said is meant to intimidate him as he considers a run for president.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused President Donald Trump of placing him on a political “hit list” and directing federal investigators to go on a “fishing expedition” for a crime it could use to indict him. The Democratic governor declared that the president […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused President Donald Trump of placing him on a political “hit list” and directing federal investigators to go on a “fishing expedition” for a crime it could use to indict him. The Democratic governor declared that the president […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused President Donald Trump of placing him on a political “hit list” and directing federal investigators to go on a “fishing expedition” for a crime it could use to indict him. The Democratic governor declared that the president […]
“Fargo” and “Alien: Earth” creator Noah Hawley’s production company 26 Keys has named industry veteran Mia Ammer to a top strategic role. Ammer, who has worked expansively across the Hollywood studios and at major firms, has been named executive vice president of marketing and public relations at Hawley’s shop. She starts today, and will report […]
The Oakland City Council has approved mid-cycle amendments to its $4 billion budget, with supporters saying the plan protects jobs and prioritizes public safety despite ongoing financial concerns. The council passed the budget adjustments in a 6-2 vote, following a contentious budget cycle and the failed Measure E parcel tax proposal.
The Oakland City Council voted to approve their mid-cycle budget with a 6-2 vote after tense exchanges had council members working toward quick compromises. The vote included $72 million worth of amendments introduced by Finance and Management Committee members Janani Ramachandran, Kevin Jenkins, Zac Unger and Rowena Brown on Thursday, and additional proposals offered by […] The post Oakland City Council approves mid-cycle budget after tense meeting appeared first on Local News Matters .
The auction will feature items from the NFL star's personal archive, including a worn and signed 2016 Pro Bowl jersey and custom Vapor Untouchable Pro Cleats.
High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won't be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday.
Ahead of the release of 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' Olivia Rodrigo partnered with American Express to re-create the set of her music video 'The Cure' in a pop-up for fans.
A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has opened a sweeping investigation into OpenAI, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The ChatGPT maker was served on Friday with a subpoena seeking documents related to a wide range …
The Legislature recognized what communities across the state already know: access to trusted information is not a luxury. It is essential to a healthy democracy, informed communities and a functioning society.
Options traders are bracing for what could be a very busy few days as a number of potentially market-moving developments are being crammed into a shortened four-day trading week.
Construction for a new fire station in Pescadero is set to begin Monday and will replace an aging, flood-prone building.  The 12,000-square-foot station will be located on higher ground at 340 Butano Cutoff. Firefighters currently use a station built in 1957 on Pescadero Creek Road, a building that has experienced repeated flooding and poses safety […] The post Pescadero begins construction on $34M fire station to replace flood-prone building appeared first on Local News Matters .
For the better part of a decade, NASA Ames and UC Berkeley have been planning to build a $2 billion space center at Moffett Field, but few details about the massive project on Mountain View’s border have been publicly known. That changed recently with the April release of an environmental report laying out different scenarios for the project.... The post Plans for massive Mountain View space center raise housing concerns appeared first on San José Spotlight .
A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration's heightened immigration policies.
About 20 people gathered on Wednesday at Island United Church in Foster City to learn about the needs and cultural history of transgender and nonbinary communities, part of a Pride Month training series hosted by the San Mateo County Pride Center, as LGBTQ+ residents face national and local pushback.
San Francisco Opera’s explosive, over-the- top “Elektra,” a revival of Keith Warner’s 2017 production, features a fine cast and a massive orchestra of 95 players, the largest ever in the house to date. The Richard Strauss opera with a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal tells a horrific tale taken from Sophocles about what could easily win the all-time dysfunctional family award. The work calls for no less than three vocal powerhouses: Elektra, who […] The post Review: San Francisco Opera stages over-the-top ‘Elektra’ appeared first on Local News Matters .
RisingJoy has launched RJOY, a direct-to-consumer microdrama streaming service, initially available to audiences in the U.S. and Japan via TikTok Minis, the in-app feature that enables access to vertical content. The launch was revealed by Cassandra Yang, CEO and co-founder of the Singapore-based company, at the APOS conference in Bali. “RJOY is the natural next […]
Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, told NBC News that Roblox is "optimistic" that its new facial age estimation tech will "continue to get better," saying, "Ticking a box to say you're 13 or older, it's not enough anymore." NBC invited a group of kids to try out Roblox's new video selfie […] Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, told NBC News that Roblox is "optimistic" that its new facial age estimation tech will "continue to get better," saying, "Ticking a box to say you're 13 or older, it's not enough anymore." NBC invited a group of kids to try out Roblox's new video selfie age check process, but they weren't able to get around it with a fake mustache. Jacobs claims Roblox's facial age estimates can typically land "within 1.4 years of a child's exact age." Roblox announced plans in April to begin using its video selfie age
Ready for the ultimate Independence Day party? Ryan Seacrest hosts "Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash" on Saturday, July 4. Catch performances from Nick Jonas, Reba McEntire, and more, plus a massive fireworks show. Watch it live coast to coast at 8 p.m. EDT. on ABC, Disney+, ESPN App, Freeform, FX, Hulu and NatGeo.
Chakrabarti placed third in the June primary to replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi and is now directing his supporters to back his former opponent in the general election.
Concerns over affordability and public safety have reignited San Francisco’s fight for public power. While PG&E has argued that a takeover would increase local electricity rates for decades, some advocates believe it might be the only way out.
The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families will offer free breakfasts, lunches, and snacks to children and teens 18 and younger this summer through its annual Free Summer Meals Program, city officials announced Friday.  Meals will be available Monday through Friday from June 15 through Aug. 14 at sites across the city. […] The post San Francisco to offer free summer meals for children, teens through Aug. 14 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Clean, drain, dry and tag: State and county officials are relying on boaters to prevent the spread of an invasive golden mussel that has infested much of the San Francisco estuary. On Monday, new rules that aim to curb the spread of the species go into effect for all reservoirs open to recreational boating within […] The post Santa Clara County begins boat inspections to combat spread of invasive golden mussels appeared first on Local News Matters .
A Santa Clara County jail worker who sexually exploited incarcerated women by smuggling in drugs faces just one year behind bars. Marcos Pina Mejia, 56, pleaded guilty June 8 to two felony counts of bringing methamphetamine into Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas and two misdemeanor counts of having sex with a detained person. The civilian, non-sworn... The post Santa Clara County jail worker who exploited women gets light sentence appeared first on San José Spotlight .
A recent study led by a UC Riverside ecologist finds that fungi that help Joshua trees absorb water and nutrients are thriving in an area of the desert that burned in 2020.
Sea turtles Loggerhead Turtle escaping a net equipped with turtle exclusion device (TED) (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image June 15, 2026 Sea turtles breathe air, like all reptiles, and have streamlined bodies with large flippers. They are well adapted to life in the ocean and inhabit tropical and subtropical ocean waters around the world. Of the seven species of sea turtles, six are found in U.S. waters; these include the green, hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, leatherback, loggerhead, and olive ridley. Education 0 Off
After James Franco was accused of sexual exploitation by several women in 2018, a once-close friend and fellow actor, Seth Rogen, said he had no plans to work with him again.
"Talent development has become one of our defining strengths," says SIFF managing director Chen Guo, as first-time director Keane T.K. Wong's 'Afterpiece' opens the event.
Spike Lee is the New York Knicks' most famous and visible fan. Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart are among those who think the decades-long courtside staple deserves an NBA championship ring.
Today, I’m talking with Adam Bry, who is CEO of Skydio, the leading US maker of autonomous drones. Before we recorded this episode, I actually got to remotely operate one of Skydio’s drones in the Bay Area from Adam’s laptop in our podcast studio in New York and fly an indoor drone around our office. […] Today, I’m talking with Adam Bry, who is CEO of Skydio, the leading US maker of autonomous drones. Before we recorded this episode, I actually got to remotely operate one of Skydio’s drones in the Bay Area from Adam’s laptop in our podcast studio in New York and fly an indoor drone around our office. You can check out the full video of that on our YouTube channel . Beyond flying drones around the country, Adam and I talked about why Skydio is so focused on the enterprise market — I asked him a lot about working with police and military, but you’ll hear him say a lot of Skydio’s cus
The report, "Profiting From Hate Music," documents what researchers describe as the first comprehensive mapping of hate music across India's digital landscape.
As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight
Woodside Elementary students flock to speech therapist Jennifer Mitchell whenever she steps out with Brandy. Trained as a service dog, the Labrador-golden retriever mix is everyone’s favorite addition to campus.
THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE wants to stall plans to share information about California drivers — including more than 1 million immigrant license holders who lack federal authorization to live in the U.S. — with a little-known nonprofit agency made up of motor vehicle administrators across the nation. The Assembly and Senate’s budget agreement, released Thursday night, withholds $55 […] The post State lawmakers in standoff with DMV over sharing driver license data with other states appeared first on Local News Matters .
The French studio had a stellar Cannes, inking a $30+ million deal with Paramount for the Florence Pugh-starring 'Midnight Library' and closing multiple territories on its festival slate.
Substack wants to simplify the search for sponsorship revenue for its thousands of newsletter writers. The platform on Monday said it debut a new stage of its native sponsorships program that gives individual creators to strike up partnerships with advertisers such as Yahoo Scout, Whatnot, Granola, Balenciaga, T-Mobile, Polymarket, and Uber. Specific terms of these […]
A summer camp staffer from Vallejo has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a minor at UC Berkeley over the weekend, authorities confirm.
The U.S. Supreme Court turned away on Monday a gun industry challenge to a New York law that permits lawsuits against gun makers, wholesalers and dealers for endangering people’s safety through sales of firearms and ammunition. The justices declined to …
Willis, a WTW business, unveiled a new version of its Climate Diagnostic model to help risk managers better understand and respond to climate‑driven volatility affecting property insurance markets. Embedded within WTW’s Risk IQ platform, Climate Diagnostic is a climate risk …
A large tent collapsed during a Virginia church’s 20th anniversary celebration on Friday evening, killing one person and injuring nearly two dozen others, officials said. Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds tore through Moneta, a small community about 124 miles …
The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire in the Iran war, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market.
What summer hair colors will be trending as the temperatures rise? Here, experts break down the 17 best shades you’ll want to consider for your next dye job.
We’d spent months envisioning our two sons driving us mad with their love and chaos. But we also needed to be good parents, parents who protect their children. And the child we could protect, in that moment, was Seamus.
Getting to participate in New York’s Knicks joy vicariously via X saved my weekend (and made me feel like maybe I don’t have to move back to Brooklyn today.)
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For a salary of $185,000 per year, members of the Board of Equalization don’t do much. Since Gov. Jerry Brown stripped the 147 year-old tax commission of most responsibilities in 2017, some former members have even advocated for its dissolution. The San Francisco […]
Current state lawmakers dominated fundraising in races for California's little-known Board of Equalization, drawing heavily from interests with business before the Legislature.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For a salary of $185,000 per year, members of the Board of Equalization don’t do much. Since Gov. Jerry Brown stripped the 147 year-old tax commission of most responsibilities in 2017, some former members have even advocated for its dissolution. The San Francisco […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For a salary of $185,000 per year, members of the Board of Equalization don’t do much. Since Gov. Jerry Brown stripped the 147 year-old tax commission of most responsibilities in 2017, some former members have even advocated for its dissolution. The San Francisco […]
"I've never seen anything happening in the streets like I did last night," says Ramell-Correen "Cheeks" Frederick of embroidering Knicks merch after the team’s big win on Saturday.
With Father's Day on the horizon, happening June 21st, it's time to start thinking about what kind of gifts you want to buy for the fathers you care about. You know your dad best - he may be a man of simple pleasures who wants nothing more than to share a meal or drinks with […] With Father's Day on the horizon, happening June 21st, it's time to start thinking about what kind of gifts you want to buy for the fathers you care about. You know your dad best - he may be a man of simple pleasures who wants nothing more than to share a meal or drinks with his loved ones. Or, he might have… extremely specific preferences and expectations of how his big day should go. Of the many dads and dad-knowers polled at The Verge for this here gift guide, we think we have all of the bases covered, no matter your budget. We focused specifically on items that will delight your dad and make their life
Amazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right now. To name some examples, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are selling at their cheapest-ever price. Also, you can grab Ring’s latest battery-powered doorbell for $60 off and it includes a […] The products pictured here aren’t on sale, but we certainly hope they will be soon. | Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge Amazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right now. To name some examples, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are selling at their cheapest-ever price. Also, you can grab Ring’s latest battery-powered doorbell for $60 off and it includes a free Indoor Cam Plus with purchase. While the pre-Prime Day deals are looking good so far,
Iran peace prospects are spurring gains for riskier stocks, and Anthropic’s battle with the U.S. government could prompt a broadening of the AI buildout.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
A half century ago, a scrappy crew at the University of Massachusetts Amherst erected a wind turbine on Orchard Hill, the highest point on campus. It was a frugal production, cobbled together from the rear axle of a Ford truck, a donated generator and microcontroller, a steam pipe, and various handcrafted steel and fiberglass parts, including its 4.5-meter blades. The team of UMass engineering grad students, faculty advisors, and one precocious undergrad built it to prove that wind energy could keep rural homes toasty in New England’s frigid winters, as a way of trimming U.S. oil dependence—a national imperative in the aftermath of the 1973–1974 energy crisis. To illustrate the point, they also assembled a modular home there on Orchard Hill, and outfitted it with heaters that would be powered by the turbine. In 1975 and 1976, a crew from the University of Massachusetts Amherst designed a
When Faraway Sag Harbor opened in June after seven months of renovations to the historic Baron’s Cove, they aimed to show residents that they only want to add to the storied property’s legacy.
Monarch Tractor, a startup founded in 2018 with promises of saving farmers time and money, collapsed after customers reported its tractor could not operate autonomously.
Some property owners above Napa Valley’s 72-square-mile groundwater subbasin will see a new fee on their property tax bills in December. As part of the Napa Valley Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, Napa County mailed informational postcards this past week to subbasin property owners and groundwater users, encouraging them to review information about the groundwater fee […] The post Thousands of Napa County property owners to pay new groundwater fee this December appeared first on Local News Matters .
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana were grappling with the damage to their homes and neighborhoods on Friday, after the strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago and left trails of destruction. Cleanup efforts were …
President Donald Trump claimed Monday that ships are beginning to freely transit the Strait of Hormuz after he virtually signed a framework agreement to put an end to the protracted conflict in Iran.
A group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than...
Trump marked his 80th birthday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House.
The United States and Iran appear closer to extending their shaky ceasefire after both sides electronically signed a memorandum that aims to end the war. But key questions remain ahead of its official signing later this week. The deal was center stage in France on Monday, where President Trump joined other world leaders for the G7 summit. Liz Landers reports.
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to hold interest rates steady this week, but President Donald Trump’s trust gives him room to pursue longer-term changes.
At Washington's request, Anthropic suddenly took its newest and most powerful AI models offline over the weekend. The American company said it had little choice after the White House demanded it block access for all foreign nationals, including its own employees. Abroad, the incident offered a sobering reminder that the US not only dominates frontier […] At Washington's request, Anthropic suddenly took its newest and most powerful AI models offline over the weekend. The American company said it had little choice after the White House demanded it block access for all foreign nationals, including its own employees. Abroad, the incident offered a sobering reminder that the US not only dominates frontier AI - its government also wields power over who gets to use it. The Trump administration's action was swift, sweeping, and imposed with little warning or explanation. The unprecedented
Tugboat, a consumer insurance platform that helps homeowners with property damage and insurance claims, announced an oversubscribed $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform and offer expanded claim support for homeowners. The round was led by ResilienceVC with …
The U.K. is moving ahead with a social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday. If passed in parliament, the ban will go into effect by spring 2027. The platforms to be banned for under-16s include Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. WhatsApp and Signal will not be […]
“Children will be given back their childhoods," with "less time for scrolling and more time for play," Keir Starmer's government promises in taking a page from the Australian playbook.
U.S. Department of Commerce allocates $123.6M in fishery disaster funding to Alaska, Oregon, California and Squaxin Island Tribe June 17, 2026 The Status of Stocks report provides an annual update on the status of U.S. marine fisheries. Working waterfronts such as this one in Sitka, Alaska are home to commercial fishing vessels. (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image Today, NOAA announced the allocation of $123.6 million in fishery resource disaster funding, appropriated by Congress in the American Relief Act, 2025 . The funding will address fishery resource disasters that occurred in Oregon, California, the Squaxin Island tribe, and multiple Alaska fisheries between 2019 and 2023. “Fishery resource disasters have devastating effects on local communities and our economy,” said Neil Jacobs, Ph.D, NOAA administrator. “This disaster funding provides much needed assistance to our fishing
Where does the Iran deal leave U.S.- Israeli relations and the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu? William Brangham discussed that with Aaron David Miller. He's served in both Democratic and Republican administrations and is now at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have taken a step toward a long-sought goal in treating Parkinson’s disease: a brain implant that can adapt to a patient’s movements in real time. In a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, UCSF scientists reported that a new form of adaptive deep brain stimulation, […] The post UCSF researchers develop brain implant that responds as Parkinson’s patients move appeared first on Local News Matters .
The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women
The UK is the latest country to follow Australia in implementing a total social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. The ban, which could take effect from early next year, will be joined by wider measures that will also prevent children from talking to strangers in online games, livestreaming, […] The UK is the latest country to follow Australia in implementing a total social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. The ban, which could take effect from early next year, will be joined by wider measures that will also prevent children from talking to strangers in online games, livestreaming, or using sexual or romantic chatbots. "Do we truly believe that social media creates a happy environment for our children? Do we truly believe that it's a place where they can feel safe?" Starmer asked during a press confe
A US-Iran deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days has been met with caution by shipowners and traders, with almost all saying they would need more details in order to assess whether safe transits are possible after …
Active Vogue subscribers are invited to enjoy free scoops at the Morgenstern’s shop at 2 Rivington Street from 5 to 6 p.m. on June 23. After that, the ice cream will be available to purchase until July 7.
President Donald Trump arrived in the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran.
As Wall Street races to incorporate war into its risk scenarios, the same people modeling natural catastrophes are now adapting their methodology to help investors, banks and insurers predict military conflicts. Since 2008, the number of countries engaged in external …
West Wilson won’t be returning for “Summer House” Season 11 when the Bravo show begins filming in the Hamptons in early July, a source has confirmed. His contract has not been renewed. After delivering its most-watched season ever — propelled by an intra-cast scandal that put the Bravo show in the headlines for months — the next season […]
The pandemic has left some evidence that viral infection may play a role in reawakening dormant cancer cells already present in a patient's body before infection.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Samuel Chapman Samuel Chapman is the CEO of Parent Collective Inc., which advocates for social media safety for children and fentanyl crisis education and activism. The last time I saw my son alive, nothing felt unusual. There was no […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Samuel Chapman Samuel Chapman is the CEO of Parent Collective Inc., which advocates for social media safety for children and fentanyl crisis education and activism. The last time I saw my son alive, nothing felt unusual. There was no […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Samuel Chapman Samuel Chapman is the CEO of Parent Collective Inc., which advocates for social media safety for children and fentanyl crisis education and activism. The last time I saw my son alive, nothing felt unusual. There was no […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Samuel Chapman Samuel Chapman is the CEO of Parent Collective Inc., which advocates for social media safety for children and fentanyl crisis education and activism. The last time I saw my son alive, nothing felt unusual. There was no […]
Vitamin K lowers the risk of bleeding, including in a circumcision. That procedure may explain a disparity in which infants are more likely to get the shot.
“The Walking Dead: Dead City” may be a dark show, but it’s also a fitting festival opener, argues Cécile Menoni, executive director of Monte-Carlo Television Festival. “It felt like a natural choice for this anniversary edition,” she tells Variety.  “Beyond its success, it is a franchise that has genuinely shaped contemporary television culture. Beneath the post-apocalyptic […]
A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group
An injured employee in Georgia does not need to show that his reason for refusing light-duty work is injury-related, the Georgia Court of Appeals found in a decision that could continue to prove tricky for employers and insurers, especially during …
The agreement came after more than three months of stop-start negotiations and bouts of fighting since late February, roiling global energy and commodities markets.
Xbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge. Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, but they are hoping the studio will find a buyer. The closure comes as "several" Xbox studios at Microsoft, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in […] Xbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge . Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, but they are hoping the studio will find a buyer. The closure comes as "several" Xbox studios at Microsoft, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in "active negotiations" about spinning off, Bloomberg reports . The closure and negotiations follow Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty warning last week of a "reset" at Xbox , laying out several challenges facing Xbox's business - i
Last week, Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent a memo warning of an Xbox "reset" ahead of expected layoffs, and today, Kotaku reported that Xbox plans to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight. Since taking over in February, Sharma has made some big decisions, including cutting the price of Xbox Game Pass […] Last week, Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent a memo warning of an Xbox "reset" ahead of expected layoffs, and today, Kotaku reported that Xbox plans to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight . Since taking over in February, Sharma has made some big decisions, including cutting the price of Xbox Game Pass and making Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution Xbox console exclusives . But in their "reset" memo , Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty discussed many challenges facing the Xbox business, including that it has "over extended"
This year’s amfAR Venezia benefit gala will honor renowned conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović. The sixth annual event returns to Venice, Italy, on Sept. 6. “It is an honor to recognize the humanitarian impact of Marina Abramović’s work and philanthropy in Venice this year,” said amfAR CEO Kyle Clifford. “Her groundbreaking artistry and dedication to people living with HIV/AIDS are an inspiration […]
The 57-year-old, who is in the running for five Emmy nominations this year — two for acting, two for producing and one for directing — spoke with THR in front of a Chapman University journalism class.
Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive have tapped Thordur Palsson to direct their film adaptation of the horror multiplayer game “Dead by Daylight.” Palsson, an Icelandic native, is best known for creating and directing the nation’s first Netflix Original series, “The Valhalla Murders,” which premiered on the streamer in 2020. His feature directorial debut, “The […]
Ron Perlman is set to guest star in the new episode of Dropout’s “Game Changer,” Variety has learned exclusively. Perlman will appear in Episode 3 of the show’s ongoing eighth season, which will debut tonight at 7 p.m. ET. The 10 episode seasons releases biweekly. Exact details on Perlman’s appearance are being kept under wraps, […]
Filmmaker Alison Chernick ('Itzhak') follows the two art critics, married since 1992, from galleries to diners to interactions with famous friends including Cindy Sherman and Lena Dunham.
Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” star Jordan Klepper has now produced seven of his “Fingers the Pulse” specials, with another one on the way. And if there’s anything he’s learned from his time out in the field, it’s that Americans love to talk to people with a camera. “When you get out into the wild […]
“The Four Seasons” will soon be three seasons. Tina Fey’s vacationing comedy series has been renewed by Netflix for an eight-episode Season 3. Jinny Howe, the streamer’s head of scripted series, made the announcement during a conversation with Variety‘s Michael Schneider at the Banff World Media Festival. The show, which premiered in May 2025, is […]
In order to create a long-running series, “there has to be meat on the bone,” “Vikings” creator Michael Hirst said Sundance at Monte-Carlo Television Festival.  “It has to be a whole world, rich enough to satisfy the requirements of your imagination, as Henry James used to say. The subject needs to be about real things, […]