A $4 million federal grant aimed at transforming former industrial areas into community spaces will help complete a 10-acre waterfront park in southeast San Francisco. Funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will go toward cleanup and conservation efforts for the India Basin Waterfront Park in the 900 block of Innes Ave. near Hunters Point, […] The post $4M grant to help complete India Basin Shoreline Park in San Francisco appeared first on Local News Matters .
"Adventure Time: Side Quests" has officially dropped on Disney+ and Hulu! ⚔️ Sasha Knight and John DiMaggio discuss returning to Ooo, reviving Finn and Jake's early brotherly bond and taking on epic new quests.
But experts were not surprised by the plan to retry the case, saying that prosecutors now know how witnesses will testify, what the defense will argue and how some of the evidence landed with the jury.
Gen Z is at a tipping point, some economists say: the first U.S. generation in living memory where the majority may be unable to achieve the American Dream.
One man was killed and another was critically injured Sunday night near San Pedro Square, in what police are calling the city’s 13th homicide of the year.
Retinol, the vitamin A derivative known to boost collagen and brighten skin, is bringing its benefits to body lotions and creams. Shop our expert picks now.
Two people were injured, and another two were arrested after a double stabbing that happened near San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza Sunday evening, police say.
Three firefighters killed over the weekend in a wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border were trying to shield themselves from flames by deploying tent-like shelters when they were overcome, authorities said.
Federal officials say that the three firefighters killed over the weekend in a Colorado wildfire were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires.
Family and sisterhood were on display at the 2026 BET Awards at the Peacock Theater with wins for Cardi B, SZA and Doechii, and tributes to D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill.
From Taraji P. Henson's time in the sky to the audience's reactions to several surprise guests, check out the best non-televised moments from the 2026 BET Awards.
ANV Group Holdings Ltd., a global insurance intermediary platform, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Assured Underwriting Group Ltd. (AUG), a specialist MGA providing insurance-backed financial protection products to tour operators and the travel sector across …
While Kara Zor-El's appearance at the end of James Gunn's Superman was a very pleasant surprise, Warner Bros. Discovery's plan to fast-track a standalone Supergirl feature always felt a little dubious. It seemed odd that, after Superman, the studio wanted to flesh out its new cinematic universe with films about another Kryptonian and one of […] While Kara Zor-El's appearance at the end of James Gunn's Superman was a very pleasant surprise, Warner Bros. Discovery's plan to fast-track a standalone Supergirl feature always felt a little dubious. It seemed odd that, after Superman , the studio wanted to flesh out its new cinematic universe with films about another Kryptonian and one of Batman's less notable villains . But Gunn implored fans to have faith in his vision and trust that the DCU would become a world of interconnected stories that put WBD's last batch of comic book movies to
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in the Coachella Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a $6.7 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that prioritizes safety-net programs while addressing growing financial uncertainty tied to potential state and federal funding cuts, county officials announced last week. Adopted June 25, the budget includes more than $1.2 billion in contracts with community-based organizations, […] The post Alameda County approves $6.7B budget, preserving safety-net services appeared first on Local News Matters .
The Alameda County Reparations Commission’s draft action plan, recently completed after more than two years of work, will appear before the county’s Board of Supervisors next week. The board’s approval of the plan Tuesday would represent a formal acceptance of the commission’s recommendations, though additional board action and funding decisions would be required before many […] The post Alameda County reparations action plan set to go before Board of Supervisors Tuesday appeared first on Local News Matters .
Murdaugh remains in prison serving 40 years for financial crimes, but he continues to adamantly deny the shooting deaths of his wife and son at their home in 2021.
The other shoe has dropped in the aftermath of the “Summer House” scandal: Amanda Batula will not be returning for Season 11 of the Bravo show, Variety has learned. Though this development may be obvious — in that Batula upended her life and career by beginning a romantic relationship with castmate West Wilson, who’s also […]
Hundreds of thousands are expected in Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the nation's freedom. Federal law enforcement is preparing for one of the city's largest security operations.
The American dream is slipping further out of reach for young adults who were brought to this country without authorization as children. A new report says recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, face barriers not by a lack of ambition or talent, but by policy. Liz Landers spoke with Gaby Pacheco, one of the report's authors.
Democracy is in crisis. But writers such as Young Jean Lee, Tarell Alvin McCraney and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, are stepping up, dramatizing the complexities of what it means to be an American.
The steady work of hauling 85 million pounds of rotting food out of a damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights began on Sunday, officials said, and city officials have already started mitigation efforts to address concerns of pests, smells, and a steady stream of trucks in the area.
A south Florida businessman is stepping into the insurance agency with the launch of Anderson Insurance Solutions, based in Coral Springs. Matthew E. Anderson, a licensed agent for life, health and property-casualty lines, said his agency will offer life, health, …
State agencies will be able to access Anthropic's AI assistant Claude at a discounted price along with free training as part of an effort to use technology to make government more efficient.
Specially treated male mosquitoes that keep their female mates from laying eggs will be released in Antioch starting next month, health officials said. The strategy is an attempt to reduce the population of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that have turned up for three consecutive years in Antioch, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector […] The post Antioch to begin mosquito reduction plan using treated male mosquitoes in July appeared first on Local News Matters .
Veda Pierce always had her eye on the bigger house, the fancier car, the richer man. It was a drive that would destroy her life and make her one of the greatest L.A. villains of all time.
For years, construction stalled at an Eagle Rock site set to become a 31-unit multiuse complex. In the meantime, a mysterious papier-mache bird, nicknamed "Pinky" took roost. But who made the beloved mascot?
"CAAM came out of a Black museum movement happening across the country,” said executive director Cameron Shaw. “That’s the torch we continue to carry."
Most of Apple’s price increases have gone into effect, resulting in iPads and other products costing hundreds more than they did a few days ago. If last week’s Prime Day sale wasn’t a good time to consider buying an iPad, we found a deal worth considering that’s just under $500 right now. The 128GB iPad […] The iPad Air supports Apple Pencil Pro, plus hover support. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge Most of Apple’s price increases have gone into effect, resulting in iPads and other products costing hundreds more than they did a few days ago. If last week’s Prime Day sale wasn’t a good time to consider buying an iPad, we found a deal worth considering that’s just under $500 right now. The 128GB iPad Air that has the M3 processor , plus both Wi-Fi and 5G cellular support, costs $499 at Best Buy . At just $50 more than the base iPad (now
FRIENDS, FAMILY, POLITICIANS and members of the community remembered a pioneer who never gave up his dream for mass transit in Santa Clara County. Rod Diridon Sr.’s wife Gloria Duffy said the event was a celebration of community and collaboration, because that’s who her husband was. His life was inspired by his upbringing at the […] The post At Rod Diridon Sr.’s memorial, local leaders honor his legacy of transit and public service appeared first on Local News Matters .
The BET Awards 2026 took over Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Sunday night, making for a three-and-a-half-hour spectacular that went extra heavy on performances from everyone spanning Kehlani and Don Toliver to Cardi B and Baby Keem. Among the winners of the evening, Teyana Taylor and Clipse each took home three awards, the most for […]
Baidu's Hong Kong-listed shares rose over 6% amid reports that its AI chip unit Kunlunxin is targeting a $50 billion initial public offering in the city.
After years of legal setbacks that have cost billions of dollars over its top-selling Roundup weedkiller, Bayer AG finally got a resounding win in the biggest tribunal of all. The US Supreme Court threw out a jury verdict won by …
The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
Rooted in childhood memories from Syria, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, the lush songs chase one elusive sensation — safety — as war, migration and adulthood reshape her notion of home.
Ring in the country's Semiquincentennial by scoring these exceptionally crafted clothes, shoes, and accessories — from labels that were born and raised in the States.
Whitney Cummings, Louis C.K., Woody Harrelson, Arianna Huffington, Stephen A. Smith, and Jay Leno were on hand to pay tribute to the veteran comedian and host of 'Real Time.'
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bill Maher was awarded the Kennedy Center’s Mark Train Prize for American Humor on Sunday in a casual and candid affair that blended accolades, insights and light-hearted roasting from an assemblage of colleagues and entertainers. The event, now in its 27th year and held at the Kennedy Center, toasted Maher’s intellect, his […]
Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen’s “I Can’t Love You Anymore” re-enters the top 10 of the Hot 100. Will any of Ella’s top 10 entries take No. 1 from Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You”? Tetris Kelly: This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated July 4. “Dracula” is […]
Two weeks after longtime Dylan guitarist Doug Lancio was suddenly replaced by jazz virtuoso Julian Lage, Britt left the group with a Facebook post that read “Sayonara Bobby”
The Doctors Company said on June 26 that it completed the acquisition of ProAssurance Corporation for $25 per share in cash—a total value of about $1.3 billion. ProAssurance is a specialty insurer in medical liability, products liability for medical technology …
INSIDE THE CALIFORNIA LANGUAGE ARCHIVE on the UC Berkeley campus sit boxes, recordings, field notes, grammar documents. They are the painstaking work of linguists and anthropologists who traveled to California’s Indigenous communities throughout the 20th century, listened, transcribed, and then brought the material here — to a library, far from the Indigenous communities they worked […] The post California Indigenous communities reclaim languages — and connections to their past appeared first on Local News Matters .
California has launched what state officials describe as the nation’s first public dashboard to track potential job losses linked to artificial intelligence, part of an effort to monitor how the technology is affecting the workforce.
California has launched what state officials describe as the nation’s first public dashboard to track potential job losses linked to artificial intelligence, part of an effort to monitor how the technology is affecting the workforce.
California has launched what state officials describe as the nation’s first public dashboard to track potential job losses linked to artificial intelligence, part of an effort to monitor how the technology is affecting the workforce.
California has launched what state officials describe as the nation’s first public dashboard to track potential job losses linked to artificial intelligence, part of an effort to monitor how the technology is affecting the workforce.
California officials cheered a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting mail ballots postmarked by election day but received after, even as they work to find their own ways to speed vote counts.
A San Luis Obispo County man has been charged with 12 misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy after prosecutors say he secretly recorded nude women while they were inside tanning booths at a fitness center.
A RECENT REPORT from the Public Policy Institute of California found that many formerly incarcerated Californians struggle to find and keep jobs after release, highlighting employment as a major barrier to successful reentry. On Thursday, the Public Policy Institute of California, where policymakers have long sought to promote employment among released prisoners through policies and […] The post California report finds former prisoners face major barriers to employment appeared first on Local News Matters .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Norm Enriquez Norm Enriquez is a retired drug industry researcher, executive and clinical professor who taught at several California colleges. “Why pursue an Alzheimer’s diagnosis if there’s nothing effective to treat it?” This common refrain is no longer true. […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Norm Enriquez Norm Enriquez is a retired drug industry researcher, executive and clinical professor who taught at several California colleges. “Why pursue an Alzheimer’s diagnosis if there’s nothing effective to treat it?” This common refrain is no longer true. […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Norm Enriquez Norm Enriquez is a retired drug industry researcher, executive and clinical professor who taught at several California colleges. “Why pursue an Alzheimer’s diagnosis if there’s nothing effective to treat it?” This common refrain is no longer true. […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Norm Enriquez Norm Enriquez is a retired drug industry researcher, executive and clinical professor who taught at several California colleges. “Why pursue an Alzheimer’s diagnosis if there’s nothing effective to treat it?” This common refrain is no longer true. […]
Shares of other telecoms are falling, as SpaceX’s Starlink has options to move into the wireless market. A potential partnership with Charter could be one of those options.
China blacklisted four of Japan's government defense research institutes and placed dozens more Japanese firms under tightened export restrictions Monday.
Each year, Taiwan’s Golden Melody Festival conferences, which take place before the Golden Melody Awards, bring together local and international music industry experts across a series of keynotes and panels covering topics ranging from the global market and music production to extended economic value and industry trends. The festival’s first market presentation, titled “The Rise […]
More than 15 years ago, Comcast took its first steps toward taking over NBCUniversal. Now it’s unwinding the media business from the broadband and TV pipes, planning to spin off NBCU and Sky into a stand-alone entity. So what changed in the intervening years? Mike Cavanagh, Comcast co-CEO who is set to become chief exec […]
Comcast has announced plans to separate itself into two publicly traded companies, spinning off its NBCUniversal and Sky broadcasting arms. The shake up aims to protect the media conglomerate's profitable broadband and wireless brand, which will retain the "Comcast" company name, as its media and entertainment business - now collectively named "NBCUniversal" - faces increasing […] Comcast has announced plans to separate itself into two publicly traded companies, spinning off its NBCUniversal and Sky broadcasting arms. The shake up aims to protect the media conglomerate's profitable broadband and wireless brand, which will retain the "Comcast" company name, as its media and entertainment business - now collectively named "NBCUniversal" - faces increasing pressure from industry consolidation and streaming rivals. The separation is expected to take approximately a year, with Comcast s
Mike Cavanagh will serve as the CEO of NBCUniversal, while Comcast’s former CFO Michael Angelakis will become the CEO of Comcast in the separation of its media and technology businesses.
Comcast co-CEO's Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh reiterated that this split isn't about a sale, but Wall Street is already thinking about what comes next.
The Times critics discuss the final season of the lauded FX series, its overall legacy and how its lead character, Carmy, laid the foundation for the Bear, even if he could not stay.
A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader's theme song from "Star Wars" on his phone.
Last fall, Dan Howell and Phil Lester broke the internet. In a 46-minute video titled “Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship? The Truth,” the OG British YouTubers finally revealed — after 16 years of speculation — that they’re a couple, and have been since they started making videos together in 2009. The news made […]
Former child star Daveigh Chase, who terrified viewers climbing out of a television screen in "The Ring" and voiced the lovable outcast Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch," died of AIDS, the Los Angeles County medical examiner said.
The Los Angeles Coroner’s Office has announced a cause of death for Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in “Lilo & Stitch” and starred in “The Ring.” Chase died June 17 in Los Angeles at 35. Chase, who also went by Daveigh Schwallier, died of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS, according to the coroner’s office. A […]
The former ‘Late Night’ and ‘Late Show’ host will interview the ‘Is This Thing On?’ star as he brings his ‘An Evening With David Letterman’ series to the marquee comedy festival.
A dead crow near Nealon Park in Menlo Park tested positive for West Nile virus on June 24 , marking the first detection of the disease in San Mateo County this year.
A dead crow near Nealon Park in Menlo Park tested positive for West Nile virus on June 24 , marking the first detection of the disease in San Mateo County this year.
Global pressures from rising public debt to financial fragilities and the sustainability of the AI boom are increasing risks, underscoring the need for disciplined policymaking, according to the Bank for International Settlements. The central bank umbrella group’s Annual Economic Report …
Carl Rinsch, the director of “47 Ronin,” was sentenced Monday to 30 months in federal prison, receiving half of the government’s recommended sentence after Judge Jed Rakoff considered evidence of his mental health struggles from Keanu Reeves and other character witnesses. In December, a jury convicted Rinsch of wire fraud and money laundering charges after […]
Iranian auteur Nader Saeivar – who has been collaborating with Jafar Panahi since 2017 – will soon be at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival with Berlin-set drama “Hijamat” that centers around a man named Karam, whose secret romantic relationship with a man sends shockwaves through his deeply religious Muslim family. Saeivar, who won the best […]
As America’s cultural identity splinters into competing narratives, its biggest brands face a new challenge: how do you sell the American Dream when no one agrees on what America represents anymore?
Frankel also joins the C-suite as the newly minted chief brand officer, where she'll work directly with founder Donna Pohlad to accelerate growth across multiple channels, including product innovation and creator partnerships.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Tras semanas de negociaciones, el gobernador Gavin Newsom y los líderes legislativos demócratas han acordado un presupuesto de 351,700 millones de dólares para el próximo año que aumenta algunos impuestos, reserva 6,400 millones […]
El gobernador Gavin Newsom y los legisladores estatales alcanzaron un acuerdo presupuestario final la semana pasada que se basa en gran medida en las proyecciones de ingresos de la IA y en nuevos impuestos para retrasar los recortes en los servicios sociales y reducir los déficits futuros.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Tras semanas de negociaciones, el gobernador Gavin Newsom y los líderes legislativos demócratas han acordado un presupuesto de 351,700 millones de dólares para el próximo año que aumenta algunos impuestos, reserva 6,400 millones […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Tras semanas de negociaciones, el gobernador Gavin Newsom y los líderes legislativos demócratas han acordado un presupuesto de 351,700 millones de dólares para el próximo año que aumenta algunos impuestos, reserva 6,400 millones […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Tras semanas de negociaciones, el gobernador Gavin Newsom y los líderes legislativos demócratas han acordado un presupuesto de 351,700 millones de dólares para el próximo año que aumenta algunos impuestos, reserva 6,400 millones […]
JPMorgan raises its year-end target for European stocks again. Panmure warns that high valuations imply negative returns for the U.S. in the next decade.
The Food and Drug Administration is meeting next month to consider easing restrictions on several peptides, a group of unapproved drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Uninsured patients made up about 1 in 4 of the more than 20,000 gunshot wound inpatient hospitalizations in Florida from 2018 to 2024, an analysis of state data by KFF Health News and The Trace found. They also had shorter hospital stays than those with any form of coverage.
A former high school music teacher was sentenced Monday to several years in prison for sexually assaulting a student from a private Berkeley school, according to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. Jason Hoopes, 50, was sentenced to 6 years and 8 months in state prison, prosecutors said. He is also required to register as […] The post Former Berkeley music teacher sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting student appeared first on Local News Matters .
Authorities say Beasley tailored his play while with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, based on bets on his performance, and others benefited, including Davis.
Fort Bragg voters will be asked to approve a type of property tax in November to finance replacement of $5.5 million in fire department equipment over the next 10 years.  City Manager Isaac Whippy said the department’s needs include engines, command vehicles, water tenders and breathing apparatus.  If approved by two-thirds of voters, the tax would collect $50 per parcel each year for 10 […] The post Fort Bragg City Council will add fire tax measure to November ballot appeared first on Local News Matters .
Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he declared a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected. Flash flood warnings were in effect Saturday for parts of Kentucky and Indiana …
Four Washington-based restaurants must pay $750,000 in back wages and damages to 42 workers after an investigation uncovered minimum wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The U.S. Department of Labor secured a federal consent judgment requiring …
A new California law gives just more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a change to criminal sentencing practices that gives judges more discretion to decide whether someone accused of a crime merits a mental health diversion. The bill overwhelmingly passed both chambers of the Legislature this year. Beginning […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a change to criminal sentencing practices that gives judges more discretion to decide whether someone accused of a crime merits a mental health diversion. The bill overwhelmingly passed both chambers of the Legislature this year. Beginning […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a change to criminal sentencing practices that gives judges more discretion to decide whether someone accused of a crime merits a mental health diversion.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a change to criminal sentencing practices that gives judges more discretion to decide whether someone accused of a crime merits a mental health diversion. The bill overwhelmingly passed both chambers of the Legislature this year. Beginning […]
Two days before the fiscal year kicks off on Wednesday, state lawmakers today are poised to approve a budget agreement between Democratic legislative leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Democrats say the plan — Newsom’s last as California governor — balances the state’s budget through 2028, and includes $351 billion in spending for 2026-27. This means […]
The hospitality firm has opened the Da Giacomo Forte dei Marmi restaurant and beach club inside the storied Marechiaro venue, a landmark of the tony seaside destination.
In this June 2026 edition of the monthly news roundup, we discuss the Giants’ pride month controversy, the debate over a new data center coming to Pittsburg, and how high school students pushed for improvements to their local bus line in San Francisco.
Beginning Wednesday July 1, the toll for crossing the Golden Gate Bridge will increase by $0.50 across all categories as part of a multi-year plan to plug a budget shortfall. Carpools will rise from $7.75 to $8.25 and drivers using FasTrak accounts will pay $10.25, up from $9.75.
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz persisted at a reduced level after attacks on two ships raised fresh concerns about the ability and willingness of shipowners to traverse the waterway. A handful of vessels made open transits over the …
In 1839, J.M.W. Turner painted The Fighting Temeraire . The old warship, once a hero of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, glides like a ghost across the canvas, towed by a small steam tug belching smoke on its final voyage to the ship-breakers. The image shows a clear moment of change: sail giving way to steam, and with it, a major shift in power. The ship relied on timber, rope, canvas, and Britain’s seafaring towns. The tug depended on coal mines and iron foundries that supplied machine shops in the Midlands. Turner showed the tension of this time, when new technology changed who held power. By Turner’s time, the United States had already defeated Britain’s navy in two wars—one for liberty on land, another for freedom of the seas. The 13 colonies used new technology in creative ways to win their freedom, and by keeping up with innovation, they managed to defend their freedom. Now, as th
The director talks bringing the flamboyant, tragic Henry Paget — the 5th Marquess of Anglesey — back to life in 'Madfabulous,' a Welsh Pride Month release that's packing cinemas in Bangor.
Ending any story is hard, but that's especially true of mystery-packed TV shows. Series like Lost initially hook viewers with constantly building secrets and questions, to the point that they can often seem incomprehensible. But the promise is that it will all pay off in the end - a feat that few shows ultimately manage. […] Ending any story is hard, but that's especially true of mystery-packed TV shows. Series like Lost initially hook viewers with constantly building secrets and questions, to the point that they can often seem incomprehensible. But the promise is that it will all pay off in the end - a feat that few shows ultimately manage. This creates tension as viewers try to put all of the pieces together while hoping that the show's creators know what they're doing in the long run. The latest example is From on MGM Plus , a Lost -style horror series that just wrapped up its p
Parents, guardians and others who contribute to a Trump Account will not be required to file a gift tax return, the IRS and Treasury Department said Monday.
Yash Raj Films has made a strategic investment in Rusk Media, the digital-first entertainment company behind the Alright! TV platform that specializes in original content for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences, as the Bollywood major moves to establish a foothold in India’s fast-growing vertical content economy. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under the partnership, […]
With over 200 film productions in eight years, a new Delta route and exhibitions around cinema, the island is betting its future on both screen and stay.
The 72-year-old former head of Italy’s state railway company has begun a five-year jail term over a 2009 derailment that killed 32 people, in a case highlighting the issue of management liability and the snail’s pace of Italian justice. Mauro …
The British actor, star of 'Happy Valley' and 'House of the Dragon,' says the prospect of playing Shakespeare's grief-stricken Prince of Denmark is “pretty terrifying."
The designer drew on disco nights and memories of 1970s leading ladies whose sensuality dominated the screen: Ellen Barkin in "Sea of Love," Michelle Pfeiffer in "Scarface," and Sharon Stone in "Basic Instinct."
On Sunday night, John Oliver took aim at Trump’s sparsely attended Great American State Fair before focusing his ire on Trump’s other recent catastrophe: the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool continues to be an absolute trainwreck,” offered the “Last Week Tonight” host. “It’s been plagued by enormous pools […]
After going nuclear on President Trump and Fox News’ Jesse Watters for spreading conspiracy theories about vandals harming the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and previously announcing a three-episode arc on the ABC soap “General Hospital,” John Oliver revealed on Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight” that he’ll also be appearing in a week of episodes on the […]
The host of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" will realize one of his big wishes in July with a guest spot on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital" and Peacock's "Days of Our Lives."
Late-night host John Oliver is headed to daytime. The “Last Week Tonight” host will guest star on the long-running daytime soap opera “General Hospital” in a three-episode storyline, which will air July 2, 3 and 6. Oliver announced the casting on the June 28 episode of “Last Week Tonight” after previously voicing his interest to […]
The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal.
...and how that connects to its already ambitious early days, including that year when Italian auteur Pier Paolo Pasolini met Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha at the festival that turns 80 years old this year.
Draymond Green’s decision to decline his 2026-2027 player option enables Golden State to offer LeBron James the $15 million nontaxpayer midlevel exception.
Kevin Spacey told Bill Maher that he is reemerging from Hollywood jail after his career was derailed by dozens of accusations of sexual misconduct and harassment. “I feel much more welcomed, and I think that things are moving in the direction that we hoped they were moving in,” Spacey said on Maher’s “Club Random” podcast. […]
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn breaks down a rough weekend for “Supergirl” and a big frame for “Toy Story 5” and “Michael.” And Todd Spangler explains why Comcast is hauling out the corporate meat cleaver to separate NBCUniversal and Sky from the core Comcast cable […]
THE GROUND THAT BURNED to the foundations during Lake County’s Valley Fire in 2015, on a fault the U.S. Geological Survey rates capable of a magnitude 7 earthquake, is now one of the most promising places in California to hunt for a fuel the state has almost no rules for. A Denver startup called Koloma […] The post Lake County emerges as promising target in race to tap naturally occurring hydrogen appeared first on Local News Matters .
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198 and San Luis Reservoir. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Photographs showing a staircase before and after repairs should not have been allowed as evidence in a negligence claim against a landlord, the Connecticut Appellate Court has ruled. In a unanimous opinion, the appeals court ordered a new trial in …
Lauryn Hill was honored with the Living Legend Icon Award as well as a very robust all-star performance featuring Doechii, Nas, Doja Cat, SZA, Common and Queen Latifah, among many others, at the BET Awards 2026. Ice Cube introduced the megawatt tribute by giving Hill her flowers. “One of the greatest voices in Black music […]
A new proposal would ban the sale of Americans' health and location information to data brokers - including information people reveal to an AI chatbot like ChatGPT or Claude. In the coming weeks, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) are planning to debut a new version of the Health and Location […] A new proposal would ban the sale of Americans' health and location information to data brokers - including information people reveal to an AI chatbot like ChatGPT or Claude. In the coming weeks, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) are planning to debut a new version of the Health and Location Data Protection Act that's better suited to the AI era. The former version of the bill, first introduced in June 2022 , prohibited data brokers from collecting and selling health and location data. Four years later, it's e
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos and parts lists appeared on the dark web following a data breach affecting one of Apple's key suppliers, according to a report from Reuters. The leaked images show a drop test of what a source tells Reuters is the iPhone 18 Pro, equipped with a three-camera layout and Apple logo. […] The iPhone 17 Pro. | Image: The Verge Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos and parts lists appeared on the dark web following a data breach affecting one of Apple's key suppliers, according to a report from Reuters . The leaked images show a drop test of what a source tells Reuters is the iPhone 18 Pro, equipped with a three-camera layout and Apple logo. This comes just a week after Tata Electronics, an India-based company that manufactures iPhone components and assembles the devices, confirmed that it suffered a data breach . Security researchers told Reuters at the time that the ra
The Democratic gubernatorial primary between U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser will not only determine who might lead Colorado, but it could also create an opening in the closely divided U.S. Senate.
Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday.
A Mexican man extradited from Mexico pleaded guilty today for conspiring to smuggle thousands of aliens from multiple countries into the United States for financial gain.
Twenty-five Metro Detroit communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level for drinking water since 2018, according to state compliance data analyzed by a drinking water engineer and reviewed by Planet Detroit. The communities all receive water treated by the Great Lakes …
A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Caracas hours before Wednesday's earthquakes. On board were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor.
A plan to improve Mountain View’s biodiversity and urban tree canopy got the greenlight last week, marking a major environmental milestone for the city.
Looking to give the city an injection of new revenue, Mountain View is putting a measure on the November ballot that would increase taxes on local hotels. The City Council unanimously supported a staff recommendation on June 23 to move forward with a ballot initiative that would authorize the city to raise its existing 10% “transient... The post Mountain View scraps bond, opts for hotel tax measure appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Japanese animation, and one of its master artists, is celebrated in a film series coming up at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Also this week: new indie releases.    Filmmaker and Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata (1935–2018), who took animated cinema to new places with his exquisite renderings of the natural and everyday worlds, is the subject of […] The post Movies: Isao Takahata films, ‘Couture,’ ‘Maddie’s Secret,’ ‘Lucky Strike,’ Redwood City Movies on the Square appeared first on Local News Matters .
Nancy Pelosi and UC Berkeley are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute, which they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy. Pelosi will also be co-teaching a course on Congress.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi will launch a multimillion-dollar politics institute at UC Berkeley when she leaves office, co-teaching a course on Congress and hosting visiting fellows from across the political spectrum.
Neptune Insurance, one of the largest private flood insurance providers, has doubled its policy limits on most types of coverage, including limits of up to $15 million on commercial and residential structures, the company announced. “Property values have continued to …
Aiko Chikaba first toured a wastewater treatment facility with her elementary school class in Japan. Now a resident of Burlingame, she jumped at the chance to bring her 14-year-old son to see the place where their sewage is treated.
Aiko Chikaba first toured a wastewater treatment facility with her elementary school class in Japan. Now a resident of Burlingame, she jumped at the chance to bring her 14-year-old son to see the place where their sewage is treated.
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone location data, the San Francisco Archdiocese agreed to pay $395 million to sexual abuse survivors and global health officials say more than 1,300 deaths have been linked to the record heatwave blanketing Europe.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Jeremy Kroger and Bhanu Sadasivan to serve as judges at the Santa Clara County Superior Court, his office announced Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation on Sunday declaring June 2026 as “LGBTQ Pride Month. “California is proud to continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with all members of the LGBTQ community to protect and build on our progress toward a better and safer future for all,” the proclamation reads. The proclamation outlines the decades-long […] The post Newsom’s Pride Month proclamation says fight for LGBTQ+ rights continues appeared first on Local News Matters .
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers reached a final budget deal last week that largely relies on AI revenue projections and new taxes to delay social service cuts and shrink future deficits.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Following weeks of negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders have agreed on a $351.7 billion budget next year that raises some taxes, sets aside $6.4 billion for the year after and softens or delays billions of dollars in planned social service […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Following weeks of negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders have agreed on a $351.7 billion budget next year that raises some taxes, sets aside $6.4 billion for the year after and softens or delays billions of dollars in planned social service […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Following weeks of negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders have agreed on a $351.7 billion budget next year that raises some taxes, sets aside $6.4 billion for the year after and softens or delays billions of dollars in planned social service […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Following weeks of negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders have agreed on a $351.7 billion budget next year that raises some taxes, sets aside $6.4 billion for the year after and softens or delays billions of dollars in planned social service […]
The Novato City Council has approved a balanced $62.5 million general fund budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, marking the second consecutive year the city has adopted a balanced spending plan since voters approved Measure M.  The budget, adopted June 23 and effective July 1, allocates funding for public safety, infrastructure improvements, and community programs.   […] The post Novato City Council adopts $62.5M balanced budget for 2026-27 fiscal year appeared first on Local News Matters .
In the race between the U.S. and China to develop artificial intelligence, the battle over hardware and computing power is heating up as Chinese companies like Huawei overtake global industry leaders like Nvidia in their home market
It's been a years-long mess in the Oakland Estuary, and soon the city will be on the clock to clean it up. The Bay Conservation and Development Commission is preparing a notice of violation against the city. It's the first step in an enforcement process that can result in fines.
Oil prices rose Sunday and U.S. stock-index futures advanced, after the U.S. and Iran reportedly agreed to halt attacks after repeatedly exchanging fire in the Persian Gulf over the weekend.
OpenAI is releasing some sort of device related to its AI-powered coding tool, Codex, on July 15th. In a video posted to X on Monday, OpenAI shows a square-shaped device with several buttons, alongside the caption, "Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade." This isn't the mysterious AI-powered device OpenAI is working on with […] OpenAI is releasing some sort of device related to its AI-powered coding tool, Codex, on July 15th. In a video posted to X on Monday, OpenAI shows a square-shaped device with several buttons, alongside the caption, "Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade." This isn't the mysterious AI-powered device OpenAI is working on with former Apple designer Jony Ive, however. As shown in the teaser, OpenAI is launching the device in partnership with Work Louder, a company that sells an array of mechanical keyboards and macro pads with mappa
Philip Salata was a member of the inaugural cohort of the California Local News Fellowship and continues to report on the environment for inewsource, a nonprofit investigative news platform based in San Diego. I AM A JOURNALIST. To me, the role holds the heft and responsibility of public office. It may turn some heads to […] The post Opinion: It’s not information we lack, but information we can trust appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Private equity-backed insurance broker Hub International announced on Friday that it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States. The Chicago-based company was valued at $29 billion in its last funding round in 2025, led by …
Penelope Keith, the British actor best known for her roles in sitcoms such as “The Good Life,” has died. She was 86. The BBC reported her death from cancer, citing a statement from Keith’s family. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in […]
Intact Insurance announced the appointment of Rory Meleniclis as Chief Information Officer. In this role, he will lead the next phase of the company’s technology evolution across its global specialty lines business, with a focus on strengthening core systems, advancing …
Ward Joins Venbrook as CFO Venbrook Group LLC named Kenneth W. Ward chief financial officer. Ward specializes in operational efficiency, cost-cutting initiatives and growth. He has worked across a variety of industries and most recently held the CFO role at …
SAN FRANCISCO’S 56th annual Pride Parade brought thousands of people together from across the Bay Area Sunday to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, with contingents made up of a diverse patchwork of people and organizations showing their support. One of the world’s largest and most famous pride parades started at 10:30 a.m. near the San Francisco […] The post Photos: SF Pride Parade draws thousands as people unite under messages of unity, joy appeared first on Local News Matters .
Police Blotter: June 14, 2026- June 20, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS June 14 - June 20, 2026 Weekly Arrests (Includes cite/released): 34 Homicide 0 Weekly Calls for Service: 1,939 Assault—Great Bodily Injury 6 Weekly Reports Taken: 88 Burglary— Non Residential 1 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) : 4 Burglary—Residential 0 Weekly Calls Received: 5,177 Theft 17 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. &nb
Police Blotter: June 7, 2026- June 13, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS June 7 - June 13, 2026 Weekly Arrests (Includes cite/released): 46 Homicide 0 Weekly Calls for Service: 1,944 Assault—Great Bodily Injury 4 Weekly Reports Taken: 133 Burglary— Non Residential 1 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) : 0 Burglary—Residential 2 Weekly Calls Received: 5,013 Theft 27 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. &nbs
The Committee to Protect Journalists says Palestinian militant groups published obituaries for fighters earlier listed as reporters, prompting the removal of their names.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed Britain's arduous Three Peaks Challenge over the weekend to support the hospital where she underwent cancer treatment two years ago.
John Yoo, a conservative law professor known for his views on presidential power, confirms he will advise a team investigating whether officials conspired against Donald Trump.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Una propuesta que habría establecido un salario mínimo sin precedentes para ciertos trabajadores de la construcción de viviendas en California ha quedado archivada este año ante la feroz oposición de una importante coalición […]
Un plan para establecer un salario mínimo de 28 dólares para ciertos constructores de viviendas en California fracasó cuando el influyente sindicato protestó argumentando que podría socavar los salarios vigentes.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Una propuesta que habría establecido un salario mínimo sin precedentes para ciertos trabajadores de la construcción de viviendas en California ha quedado archivada este año ante la feroz oposición de una importante coalición […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Una propuesta que habría establecido un salario mínimo sin precedentes para ciertos trabajadores de la construcción de viviendas en California ha quedado archivada este año ante la feroz oposición de una importante coalición […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Una propuesta que habría establecido un salario mínimo sin precedentes para ciertos trabajadores de la construcción de viviendas en California ha quedado archivada este año ante la feroz oposición de una importante coalición […]
The Real McCoy II ferry is out of service — again — and Solano County commuters are being advised to use an alternate route, Caltrans said Sunday. The ferry is an extension of state Highway 84 that takes drivers across the Cache Slough from Rio Vista to Ryer Island. People should use the Miner’s Slough […] The post Real McCoy II ferry sidelined again, leaving Ryer Island drivers with lengthy detour appeared first on Local News Matters .
A REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL student in Larkspur won an art competition in which the prize includes delivering his art into the next century. Joel Kurtzman was named the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 2nd Congressional District, earning a yearlong display of his photograph in the U.S. Capitol before it is sealed […] The post Redwood High student’s winning photo to be sealed in time capsule for 250 years appeared first on Local News Matters .
Discover what it takes to succeed in the US fashion market, from growth opportunities beyond New York and Los Angeles to navigating today's competitive retail landscape.
Passages from the Bible will now become required reading for public school students in Texas. The Republican-controlled state board of education approved the mandatory reading list on Friday, the first of its kind in the country. William Brangham discussed the new guidelines and how they came about with Jaden Edison, the public education reporter at The Texas Tribune.
If you’ve never seen a lamprey onstage, San Francisco’s treasured Word for Word offers that rare opportunity in the final moments of its latest, two-part production, “Absolutely Science Fiction!” In a bit of a departure from the company’s usual choice of material—acclaimed literary works, past and present, theatricalized in their entirety without a single word altered or deleted—this summer show goes all […] The post Review: Word for Word troupe makes magic in ‘Absolutely Science Fiction! appeared first on Local News Matters .
Rocket Lab, a Long Beach launch company, is acquiring satellite communications provider Iridium for $8 billion in cash and stock, in a deal announced Monday.
Celebration and joy filled the streets of downtown San Francisco Sunday as the city hosted its 56th annual Pride Parade, showcasing a vibrant display of LGBTQ+ identity, freedom, and inclusion. A sea of rainbow colors stretched along Market Street, where thousands gathered to celebrate one of the largest Pride events in the country.
Salman Rushdie, the Booker Prize-winning author of “Midnight’s Children” and “The Satanic Verses,” will be presented with Liberatum’s 14th Cultural Honor at a ceremony in London on July 8. The event simultaneously marks the international cultural diplomacy organization’s 25th anniversary. Liberatum, founded in 2001, positions the honor as both a tribute to Rushdie’s literary legacy […]
Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged after reports surfaced that the pair are expected to unveil investment plans worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
Margaret Hvatum ended up in the hospital after her insurer denied coverage of a medicine she relies on to boost her immune system. Hvatum got entangled in the preapproval process, which the insurance industry has vowed to improve.
German nonprofit Deutsche Umwelthilfe is taking legal action against Shein after tests found hazardous chemicals in most items analyzed, adding to growing EU scrutiny of the e-tail Goliath.
At a time when hunger is at a high and resources are low, two Silicon Valley nonprofits are teaming up to tackle food insecurity. Hunger at Home and Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen are working together to rescue more food and in turn produce additional meals across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Hunger at... The post Silicon Valley nonprofits partner to expand food aid appeared first on San José Spotlight .
In an era obsessed with artificial intelligence startups and tech giants, one of the most stable, rewarding and interesting career paths is hiding in plain sight. Technology has long been at the center of the workforce universe here in Silicon Valley. It certainly was for me back in the days of the dot-com bubble. I... The post Sneed: The water industry might be the best career you’ve never considered appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Trey Espy said the situation on the ground in Venezuela was 'very grim.' 'Everywhere you look, everything's collapsed.'
South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand
With SpaceX's historic initial public offering minting a small army of new millionaires overnight, the Southern California housing market market is bracing for a big wave of buyers looking to upgrade their residence or buy a second home.
Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of investment at risk and slowing development of wind, solar and storage capacity needed to meet rising power demand, according to a report …
State wildlife officials have restricted commercial fishing for northern anchovy and Pacific sardine in Monterey Bay after finding a toxin that can cause nausea, diarrhea and even death in humans. Fish sampled from the bay contained elevated levels of domoic acid, a potent neurotoxin produced by a naturally occurring marine algae, the California Department of […] The post State bans commercial anchovy, sardine fishing over health hazard appeared first on Local News Matters .
The US Supreme Court refused to review the constitutionality of a now-rescinded Securities and Exchange Commission policy that forced people and companies settling enforcement cases to never publicly criticize or contest the Wall Street watchdog’s claims. The justices without comment …
The Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power.
The ruling by the Supreme Court means that Lisa Cook will remain as a Federal Reserve governor as her lawsuit challenging Trump's effort to fire her proceeds.
In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court justices said that President Trump does not have the power to fire Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Geoff Bennett discussed that decision with Cook's lead counsel, Abbe Lowell.
Dershowitz had urged the court to reconsider New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. The landmark First Amendment case that made it harder for public figures to win libel lawsuits because it requires proof that an outlet knowingly published something false, or showed a reckless disregard for the truth.
The Supreme Court is refusing to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney’s remarks during President Donald Trump’s 2020 impeachment trial
DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and stay hydrated. "Overall, we're looking at just a really hot and humid pattern. It's going to be with us through most of the week," Andrew Ansorge, a meteorologist in Des Moines, Iowa, said of the...
Earlier today, T-Mobile started notifying customers that it will be retiring many legacy plans and moving subscribers onto one of its current rate plans. This move includes plans that date back to the 3G era, and it's going about as well as you'd expect. Affected customers began sharing screenshots of the text on reddit and […] Time to say goodbye to that legacy Sprint plan. | Image: Alex Castro / The Verge Earlier today, T-Mobile started notifying customers that it will be retiring many legacy plans and moving subscribers onto one of its current rate plans. This move includes plans that date back to the 3G era, and it's going about as well as you'd expect. Affected customers began sharing screenshots of the text on reddit and Threads this morning, and T-Mobile's chief marketing officer Allan Samson confirmed the news to The Verge : We're retiring our oldest plans, some of which we
T-Pain joined Shaquille O'Neal during a DJ set at Electric Forest over the weekend and premiered his unreleased song with late singer Oliver Tree, who died earlier this month.
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the Supreme Court further expanding the president's authority while rejecting President Trump's effort to restrict mail-in voting, Trump focusing on the SAVE Act and progressive candidates winning Democratic primaries.
Taylor Sheridan has built one of the most-watched television empires on the planet, and he wants everyone to know he did it without chasing trophies or taking notes from the people who sign his paychecks. The “Yellowstone” creator unloaded on studio and network brass during an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” where he turned […]
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in fines against three companies after federal inspectors determined they failed to protect workers during post-emergency response cleanup after a chemical spill at the BWC Terminals industrial facility east …
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by Robb Elementary students and teachers who argued failures by the Department of Public Safety and Uvalde County contributed to a botched response to the 2022 shooting that killed 19 students …
The Oscar nominee and Golden Globe-winning actress reflected on her monumental year in her acceptance speech: "I'm accepting what I've earned with gratitude. And this year alone, I continue to give the world the artist, actress, director, choreographer, creative director, stylist, designer, writer, producer and chef!"
Terry Hiatt performs at the Fountain Blues and Brews festival in downtown San Jose on June 27, 2026. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. Bay Area guitarist Terry Hiatt isn’t the retiring sort. Hiatt has been performing for over 50 years, and his genre-bending set made its latest appearance at the San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews […]
From Saint Laurent’s transparent lace-ups to Comme des Garçons’ witchy boots, the boys went toe to toe with the girls on freaky shoes at spring 2027 men’s fashion week.
Today, the Department of Justice’s Civil Division filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island to challenge state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S. citizens are not eligible for, all in direct conflict with federal law.
More than a year after it announced plans to buy Birmingham, Alabama-based ProAssurance, The Doctors Company said it has completed the billion-dollar acquisition. The Doctors Company, headquartered in Napa, California, acquired all outstanding shares of ProAssurance for $25 per share, …
First announced over a year ago in April 2025, the Busy Bar will be available for purchase starting on July 14th when the device also starts shipping. Created by the same team behind the Flipper Zero wireless multitool, the Busy Bar is instead described as a "productivity multitool" that relies on a pixelated LED display […] The Busy Bar makes it obvious to others when you don’t want to be distracted. | Image: Flipper Devices First announced over a year ago in April 2025 , the Busy Bar will be available for purchase starting on July 14th when the device also starts shipping. Created by the same team behind the Flipper Zero wireless multitool , the Busy Bar is instead described as a "productivity multitool" that relies on a pixelated LED display to help reduce distractions and improve focus. The first 3,000 units purchased on July 14th will be discounted to $199, but the Busy Bar wi
Head of production Petr Lintimer lauds the big effort that staff and the 1,500 volunteers put into the venerable Czech fest, which is celebrating 60 editions and 80 years, adding to its special atmosphere.
Today, you probably asked a question of a large language model, or accepted a connection suggestion on LinkedIn, or watched a recommended video on YouTube, or took a different route to work based on a traffic prediction from Google Maps. In other words, you probably used artificial intelligence. But what you might not know is how much energy that interaction consumed or why. AI requires processing massive amounts of data, which is usually done in large data centers populated by thousands of GPUs capable of executing up to trillions of operations per second. But each of those GPUs achieves that by consuming as much as 1,000 watts apiece. For comparison, if you’ve got a newer smartphone, it probably uses less than 1 W. That kilowatt figure puts GPUs on the same level as vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, and stoves, but with the big difference that data-center processors are operating uninterru
July 4th sales are typically a precursor to what we’d see during a mid-July Prime Day, but obviously things are flipped around this year. Last week’s big Prime Day sale is over, yet there are a number of familiar deals still poking around in the week leading up to the nation’s birthday. Best Buy is […] The Govee Uplighter in action. | Image: Govee July 4th sales are typically a precursor to what we’d see during a mid-July Prime Day, but obviously things are flipped around this year. Last week’s big Prime Day sale is over, yet there are a number of familiar deals still poking around in the week leading up to the nation’s birthday. Best Buy is hosting its own 4th of July sale, for example. And, if you’re on the hunt for tech and gear for the outdoors, REI is hosting a sale on products that will last through the week. There are even some Apple
A sneaky rule change has the potential to blow up scientific research in the United States. But there's still time to fight it. On May 29th, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a 412-page proposal to revise federal financial assistance. The language is a combination of distinctly Trumpian attacks on "woke" policies and […] A sneaky rule change has the potential to blow up scientific research in the United States. But there's still time to fight it. On May 29th, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a 412-page proposal to revise federal financial assistance. The language is a combination of distinctly Trumpian attacks on "woke" policies and boring governmentese designed to make your eyes glaze over as quickly as possible. But under phrases like "providing further clarification on the regulatory status of the OMB requirements" is something darker - a threat to
Streaming platforms are smitten with romance – predominantly the scripted kind. New research from Ampere Analysis shows that 83% of first-run romance commissions in the first half of 2026 were scripted. Of those, 40% were adapted from books, which has been the case since 2025 (since 2023 the number of book adaptations has increased by […]
At the Ferragamos’ village of Il Borro near Arezzo, Tuscan farmhouse-style accommodations, hyperseasonal fine dining, and easy-breezy hospitality meet.
Today, a federal jury in the District of Nevada convicted three men, Jose Luis Reynaldo Reyes-Castillo, 30, also known as “Molesto,” of El Salvador; David Arturo Perez-Manchame, 27, also known as “Herbi,” of Honduras; and Joel Vargas-Escobar, 30, also known as “Momia,” of El Salvador, of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise involving murders and attempted murder, as well as murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping in aid of racketeering, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and related gun offenses.
The music streaming service Tidal said on Monday that artists uploading music wholly or substantially created using AI will have them label them as such — and those songs won’t be eligible for royalties. The service’s new AI policy goes into effect July 15, and it also applies to Tidal’s independent artist franchise Tidal Upload. Tidal […]
Tidal shared its new policies regarding AI-generated music today and how the platform plans to "protect artists" and "inform listeners." Instead of banning it outright, starting on July 15th Tidal will label tracks it has identified as being 100 percent AI-generated with an icon. But starting today those tracks will no longer be monetizable. "Tidal's […] Tidal shared its new policies regarding AI-generated music today and how the platform plans to "protect artists" and "inform listeners." Instead of banning it outright, starting on July 15th Tidal will label tracks it has identified as being 100 percent AI-generated with an icon. But starting today those tracks will no longer be monetizable. "Tidal's priority is ensuring royalties go to original works directly produced, written, and performed by people. We will therefore not knowingly attribute royalties to music we identify as who
President Trump said Monday on social media that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though Iranian officials said no such meeting was scheduled.
The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education tried to assess the extent and impact of the Trump Administration’s initial layoffs and cuts in early 2025. The report shows which offices were hit hardest but leaves some questions unanswered.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The U.S. Department of Education may no longer be able to fully support students, it says in an internal report that lays bare the full extent of the Trump Administration’s first round of government cuts. The department lost about 40% of its staff […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The U.S. Department of Education may no longer be able to fully support students, it says in an internal report that lays bare the full extent of the Trump Administration’s first round of government cuts. The department lost about 40% of its staff […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The U.S. Department of Education may no longer be able to fully support students, it says in an internal report that lays bare the full extent of the Trump Administration’s first round of government cuts. The department lost about 40% of its staff […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The U.S. Department of Education may no longer be able to fully support students, it says in an internal report that lays bare the full extent of the Trump Administration’s first round of government cuts. The department lost about 40% of its staff […]
Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, fire the heads of most independent agencies at will and remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor are among the remaining eight cases the justices are expected to decide this week.
New Order announced Monday that Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert will not be joining their show at Primavera in Chile in November “due to personal health reasons.” “Circumstances make it impossible,” the band said in an Instagram post. That leaves frontman Bernard Sumner as the only original member of the seminal post-punk band who will […]
The U.S. and Iran agreed to pause hostilities and allow commercial vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to global oil supplies after a weekend of military exchanges.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy
The U.S. Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the coast of Southern California has been declared dead, authorities announced on Monday.
The deadly heat wave that’s set temperature records across western Europe for more than a week has shifted east to scorch Hungary, Romania and the Balkans. Budapest is expected to top 40C (104F) on Tuesday, according to models from the …
Variety scored 16 first-place wins Sunday night as the Los Angeles Press Club handed out the 68th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Variety’s first place finishes included wins for music criticism, for Variety’s music chief Jem Aswad; Owen Gleiberman, for film criticism under 1,000 words; and Aramide Tinubu, for TV criticism. The kudos were presented […]
Venezuelans continued to search for loved ones trapped under debris and rubble caused by the devastating back-to-back earthquakes five days ago. The Venezuelan government updated the death toll, saying 1,700 people are dead. That number is expected to climb higher. Stephanie Sy reports.
Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, one of the most commonly used herbicides, with lawmakers citing a possible link between the weed killer and Parkinson’s disease. The ban has been widely celebrated by advocates who hope …
House of Reux is launching ThumFlix, a mobile-first vertical streamer, while adding four international titles and a new India co-production to its slate. ThumFlix, set to launch later this year from the Atlanta-based company, will carry premium short-form scripted content and is intended to open new monetization and distribution channels for independent filmmakers worldwide. The […]
Olivia Wilde revealed on the “Armchair Expert” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that she was nearly stampeded to death by horses on the set of “Cowboys & Aliens,” director Jon Favreau’s 2011 Western action movie based on the graphic novel of the same name. Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford headlined the tentpole, with the likes of […]
Zaslav's pay tripled to $165 million — eighth highest among large U.S. CEOs — even as 84% of shareholders rejected it and a Paramount sale nears an $887-million exit.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued two major rulings on Monday that significantly expand presidential power and President Trump's attempt to further reshape the federal government. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe.
WhatsApp is introducing a new way to add and chat with contacts, without having to share your phone number. Usernames will launch "later this year," in a move to make the communications platform "even more private," allowing you to keep your phone number concealed from people who aren't already in your contacts. Usernames are available […] You can reserve the username you want to use before the feature starts rolling out later this year. | Image: Meta / WhatsApp WhatsApp is introducing a new way to add and chat with contacts, without having to share your phone number. Usernames will launch "later this year," in a move to make the communications platform "even more private," allowing you to keep your phone number concealed from people who aren't already in your contacts. Usernames are available to reserve starting this week, giving you time to claim a specific handle you may already
Apple reportedly is looking to ease its memory crunch with a Chinese company, but the dominance of the big three makers continues, says one tech investor.
Novelist Willy Vlautin built his career writing about people on the edges of the American dream: working-class families, lonely alcoholics, and those struggling to make ends meet in the fast-changing American West. He's also a musician, telling his stories through song. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown traveled to Portland, Oregon, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Antelope Valley and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
Some borrowers could see higher monthly payments from new federal rules. Others will have caps on how much they can borrow. And loan forgiveness options are limited.
The designer donated five dresses to the museum on the same day that two commemorative plaques were unveiled at the London museum, which she founded in 2003.
IHeartMedia has started to restructure its radio programming to reduce costs. Dozens of on-air hosts nationwide are being laid off, including three at KGGI.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 2 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. “House of the Dragon” fans have had a week to accept the death of Jace Targaryen (Harry Collett), but at the top of this week’s episode of the “Game of Thrones” prequel, his tragic passing […]
Hope House, the city’s only sober shelter, requires residents to stick to a daily schedule. Supporters say we need more options like it — but not everyone agrees.
Listen in Marin (also known as Local News Matters on Radio Sausalito) is a weekly roundup of stories affecting Marin County and the greater Bay Area. The program is a partnership between Radio Sausalito and Bay City News — the only 24/7 news outlet dedicated to covering local news in the entire Bay Area region. […] The post ‘Listen in Marin’ radio show: June 29, 2026 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the “Persona” video game franchise, Variety has learned from sources. Christopher Monfette is attached to write the adaptation in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner. Shawn Levy and Robert Atwood of 21 Laps will also executive produce along with Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, […]
The Amazon Prime Video TV adaptation of “The Probability of Miracles” has added two new cast members. Variety has learned exclusively that Brian Tee and Ben Feldman are both set to appear in the series, which is based on the Wendy Wunder novel of the same name. Production on the series is now underway in […]
There’s a scene toward the end of “Supergirl” that perfectly encapsulates how tonally inept it is. After what feels like an eternity, our Kryptonian hero, Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock), has quit drinking away her sorrows, embraced her superpowers, thrown on her cape and decided to whoop some evil ass. It’s a moment of triumph for […]
There doesn’t need to be a full moon for this creature to arrive. Universal has released the trailer for “Werewulf,” which will debut in theaters on Dec. 25. The logline reads, “In 13th-century England, a mysterious creature stalks a foggy countryside as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality for the villagers.” The trailer teases Aaron […]