Bay Area
$4,574 per square foot: The premium for a view at the top just hit a new high
A biotech CEO set a new record to buy a rare Sea Cliff home off-market, with both unobstructed bay views and millions in renovations likely on the horizon.
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2026-07-16
496 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
California
'Batman 2' is delayed again. Here's everything we know so far about Matt Reeves' sequel
Warner Bros. has pushed back the release of 'The Batman Part II' once again. Here is everything to know about Matt Reeves' sequel to his 2022 reboot.
California
'I didn't cheat.' California DMV's test fraud claims spark frustration, anger
Frustration is growing among California drivers and legislators asking what evidence of suspected cheating led the DMV to invalidate 11,000 knowledge tests.
Bay Area
'It was a scene from the Titanic': Fishermen recall rescuing passengers from sinking boat in SF Bay
"It was a scene from the Titanic in real life. Like people banging on the window trying to get out. It's probably something I will never forget." Two commercial fishermen described the desperate rescue efforts they undertook after a three-level vessel sank in San Francisco Bay with 20 people on board, leaving several people trapped and others struggling in the water.
California
'It'll buy us time': Feds to pay millions to prop up dwindling Lake Mead
A Southern California water agency is among those partnering with the federal government to prevent a large reservoir from reaching a critically low water level.
News
'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Bay Area
'She was amazing': 18-year-old dies after falling at California dam
Isabella A. Fanuele was a successful baker and recent high school graduate.
Markets
10 U.S. metro areas where builders are slashing prices on new homes
Existing-home prices just hit a new record high — but there are plenty of newly built homes selling at a discount, as desperate builders cut prices.
Culture
15 Summer Trends Vogue Editors Can't Stop Talking About
From flip-flops and raffia totes to wedged sandals and tassel trims, these are the summer trends we’re adding to cart right now.
Culture
17 Snapshots of Charlize Theron in the 1990s
Revisiting the decade that transformed the South African-born actress into a global star.
News
2 executions scheduled for same day in Florida for the first time in more than 60 years
The state of Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day for the first time in more than 60 years, now that a stay has been lifted for a former police officer who had been scheduled to die earlier his year
Technology
2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in: Big battery means daily drives are all-electric
Toyota's everyday small SUV should rarely require trips to the gas station.
Technology
32 Best Airbnbs in Upstate New York for a Weekend Away from the City 2026
Looking for the best Airbnb in upstate New York? Here, our favorites, from Catskills cabins to a Woodstock artist’s studio.
Technology
42% of adults rely on their parents for financial support—there are no 'bad guys' here, says financial therapist
Parents can maximize the impact of their support by ensuring their gifts alleviate financial stress or help their kids move closer to their long-term goals.
Bay Area
5 Giants storylines that will define their future — starting with who gets traded
With the playoffs out of reach, Buster Posey faces an Aug. 3 deadline that will likely reshape the roster.
California
A New Law Holds Colleges Accountable if Their Grads Don’t Earn More Than $36,000 a Year
A new law requires colleges to prove that their graduates earn more than someone with only a high school diploma or else students could lose access to federal loans.
Markets
A New Perspective on Munch’s Famous Frieze, How NYC’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit Transformed the Art Market: Morning Links for July 16, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Science
A Sales Tax on Doctor Visits and Medicine? In Missouri, Some Worry
A ballot measure to eliminate Missouri’s income tax would give the state legislature broad authority to levy new sales taxes to replace the lost revenue. Critics say that could mean adding a sales tax on medical services or prescription medicines. Those types of taxes are unusual, but not unheard of, in the U.S.
Bay Area
A new law holds colleges accountable if their grads don’t earn more than $36,000 a year
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. With just a high school diploma in hand, and no additional training or education, the average Californian is currently expected to earn about $18 an hour, or $36,000 a year — just above the state’s minimum wage. Effective this month, all colleges, universities […]
News
A new law holds colleges accountable if their grads don’t earn more than $36,000 a year
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. With just a high school diploma in hand, and no additional training or education, the average Californian is currently expected to earn about $18 an hour, or $36,000 a year — just above the state’s minimum wage. Effective this month, all colleges, universities […]
California
A new law holds colleges accountable if their grads don’t earn more than $36,000 a year
A new law requires colleges to prove that their graduates earn more than someone with only a high school diploma or else students could lose access to federal loans. About 300 California programs may fail the test, including many cosmetology and some arts programs.
News
A new law holds colleges accountable if their grads don’t earn more than $36,000 a year
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. With just a high school diploma in hand, and no additional training or education, the average Californian is currently expected to earn about $18 an hour, or $36,000 a year — just above the state’s minimum wage. Effective this month, all colleges, universities […]
Bay Area
A new law holds colleges accountable if their grads don’t earn more than $36,000 a year
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. With just a high school diploma in hand, and no additional training or education, the average Californian is currently expected to earn about $18 an hour, or $36,000 a year — just above the state’s minimum wage. Effective this month, all colleges, universities […]
California
A reporter’s work on unsafe jails shows why California shouldn’t weaken its public records law
Giving agencies more time to fill records requests would likely delay families getting details on how their loved ones died in custody.
California
A young woman with autism finds a sport of her own in the predictable but sweet 'Horsegirls'
The unusual discipline of hobby horsing is showcased in a movie based on a true story that also touches on bullying, cancer and personal independence.
Technology
AG pick Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after 2 GOP senators hedge on nomination
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., wants Todd Blanche to meet with victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before committing his support for the nomination.
Technology
AI chatbots at risk of spreading govt restrictions on online speech, new study says
A study shows major artificial intelligence models are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide
Technology
AI is so big, it’s now impossible for investors to avoid
Exposure to the artificial-intelligence boom has become virtually impossible for investors to avoid. The theme hasn’t just cornered the stock market. It has systematically swallowed up corporate credit and venture capital, too.
Technology
AST SpaceMobile’s stock is sinking as the SpaceX rival looks to raise more cash
AST SpaceMobile also pushed back a satellite-launch target.
Technology
About 300 Netflix Programs Used Generative AI This Year, Company Reveals
Roughly 300 Netflix programs across the streamer’s library have used generative AI across their production process this year, the company revealed in its second-quarter earnings report on Thursday. Netflix told shareholders in a letter that the technology’s usage expands across every level of a program’s production process, from its concept and pre-visualization to post-production and […]
California
After wildfires destroyed 95% of this California tribe's forests, members uncovered 1,200 ancestral sites
After devastating fires turned their forest into a moonscape, members of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu found evidence of their vibrant tribal history everywhere.
Markets
Agencies issue joint statement on handling of highly sensitive information during bank examinations
Agencies issue joint statement on handling of highly sensitive information during bank examinations
Technology
Agua by Agua Bendita Partners With Marchanta for Latin American Luxury Pop-up in East Hampton
The monthlong retail and cultural experience runs from Aug. 4 to Sept. 8 and showcases Latin American designers, artisans and craftsmanship.
Technology
Alibaba and Baidu shares jump in Hong Kong on Apple AI partnership
The technological rivalry between China and the U.S. has intensified, as they race for AI dominance.
Markets
Almost half of Americans say they can’t afford to save for retirement right now
If you expect Social Security will make up most of your retirement income, you’re far from alone
Technology
Alphabet shares fall on report its most powerful AI model Gemini 3.5 Pro is delayed
Alphabet announced the Gemini 3.5 Pro AI in May, saying it was being used internally but wouldn't be ready for a broader rollout until the following month.
Technology
Alphabet’s stock falls as Gemini delays suggest Google is struggling to keep up in the AI race
Alphabet shares fell more than 4% on Thursday, reflecting concerns that the Google parent company is falling further behind in the artificial-intelligence race.
Culture
Amal Clooney Approves of Suede for Summer—As Long As It’s Vintage Mugler
The retro look fits right in with Amal Clooney’s recent sartorial direction, combining her recent, well-documented love of fringe with her passion for vintage.
News
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now?
It's an idea whose time, as it were, may have come — again.
Markets
Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire. Most are too deep in debt to get there.
More than 80% of Americans worry about running out of money in retirement: “It really keeps them up at night.”
Technology
An ancient Maya astronomer finally has a name
A Maya calendar formula bears the name Sak Tahn Waax, the first known Classic Maya mathematician-astronomer directly credited for such work.
California
An end is in sight to the sweltering SoCal heat wave
Extreme heat warnings were still in effect for much of the region Thursday, but a cooldown is on deck for Friday.
Technology
Argentina’s World Cup Victory Over England Scores 15.1 Million Viewers on Fox, Largest Semifinals Telecast in English-Language U.S. History
Just a day after Fox Sports’ coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals broke records, they did it again. Wednesday’s nailbiter between Argentina and England averaged 15.063 million viewers on Fox, making it the most-watched FIFA Men’s World Cup semifinals match in English-language history. That beat Tuesday’s faceoff between Spain and France, which averaged […]
Science
As SpaceX’s stock notches first close below IPO price, the company is gearing up for a crucial launch
The megarocket’s success is SpaceX’s “single most important watch item,” one analyst says.
Technology
As Sustainability Concerns Rise, Consumers Favor Cotton as the Safest Fiber
Awareness of microplastic waste in the oceans remains steady at 45 percent of global consumers.
Bay Area
As kids grapple with a mid-summer heat wave, new state laws try to help
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As triple-digit temperatures bake some parts of California, two new laws aim to help educate students about heat illness and protect them from it. This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that will require the state Board of Education to consider teaching […]
News
As kids grapple with a mid-summer heat wave, new state laws try to help
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As triple-digit temperatures bake some parts of California, two new laws aim to help educate students about heat illness and protect them from it. This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that will require the state Board of Education to consider teaching […]
News
As kids grapple with a mid-summer heat wave, new state laws try to help
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As triple-digit temperatures bake some parts of California, two new laws aim to help educate students about heat illness and protect them from it. This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that will require the state Board of Education to consider teaching […]
Bay Area
As kids grapple with a mid-summer heat wave, new state laws try to help
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As triple-digit temperatures bake some parts of California, two new laws aim to help educate students about heat illness and protect them from it. This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that will require the state Board of Education to consider teaching […]
California
As kids grapple with a mid-summer heat wave, new state laws try to help
One law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week encourages education about heat illness in schools. Another going into effect this month asks schools to set rules during extreme heat events.
Markets
As the Music Catalog Investment Market Hits a High Note, Financial Investors Are Cashing Out
Iconoclast, Anthem and Crescendo are among the music rights catalog companies in the final stages of sales.
Technology
As wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from Midwest to East Coast, officials say stay inside
Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous.
Technology
Australia, Facing US Tariff Warning, Moves to Strengthen Modern Slavery Laws
The Albanese government plans to introduce a new criminal offense after the United States threatened a 12.5 percent tariff on its imports for failing to block goods made with forced labor.
Technology
Bank of Korea raises rates to 2.75% in first hike in over three years
The 25 basis point hike by the Bank of Korea was in line with a survey of economists polled by Reuters.
Technology
Barry Ward Loved Working on ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’ – and Chats About His Roles in ‘The Flying Mountain’ and Netflix Series ‘Grown Ups’
The busy Irish actor was at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and made time to discuss his recent and upcoming work in film and TV, as well as Ireland's production boom.
California
Bass administration quietly replaced chief heat officer a month ago
After L.A. City Council rejected Mayor Bass' proposal to eliminate the city's climate emergency office, her administration quietly replaced its inaugural director with a senior Bass advisor.
Technology
Bavaria Revamps Procedures for Evaluating Restitution Claims for Nazi-Looted Art
A new body will evaluate all such claims, taking the process out of the hands of state museums.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 15 at 8:30PM PDT until July 16 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding possible. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly swell combined with abnormally high tides of 7.0 to 7.6 feet will bring the potential for minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas each evening.
Bay Area
Becerra leads Hilton by wide margin in California governor's race, new poll finds
A new poll in the race for California Governor shows Democrat Xavier Becerra is leading Republican Steve Hilton by a wide margin
Culture
Beck Announces First Album in Seven Years, ‘Ride Lonesome,’ Drops Meditative Video For ‘In the Night’ Single
The follow-up to Hyperspace is due out on Sept. 18.
California
Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: July 17-19
Ice cream from Paris, the World Cup finals, a Plumeria Festival, Downtown arts weekend and more of the best things to do this weekend.
California
Beyond targets new customers with a protein drink
Beyond is launching a new lineup of plant-based protein products to gain back customers in a protein craze.
Culture
Bieber Fever! A Scene Report From Justin Bieber’s Exclusive Skylrk Pop-Up
Diehard Beliebers lined up around the block in New York—some even skipped out on work—to get their hands on Skylrk’s new collection.
Bay Area
Blue Angels conducting review after jet flies over Florida beachgoers
Officials with the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron said they're conducting a review after social media footage showed a jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Bay Area
Blue Angels flyover: 'No reprimands. No firings. No problem,' acting Navy secretary says
On Wednesday, officials with the Blue Angels said they were conducting a review after social media footage showed the jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers.
Bay Area
Body pulled from San Francisco Bay: What we know about the boat accident near Alcatraz
Authorities are trying to determine the cause of a boat sinking in San Francisco Bay, leaving one person dead and three missing and presumed dead.
Technology
Boutique Festival Agency Casa Leo PR Launched by Raindance Execs David Martínez and Jacky Orozco (EXCLUSIVE)
David Martínez, executive director of Raindance, and Jacky Orozco, its producer, have launched Casa Leo PR, a boutique publicity and strategy agency and a much needed addition to Europe and Latin America’s indie scene. London-based, Casa Leo PR offers specialized “end-to-end and bespoke PR, strategic guidance and in-house productions to a select number of films, […]
News
Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjustifiable, vows to impose reciprocal tariffs
The Brazilian government has criticized a new U.S. tariff on certain Brazilian imports and says it plans to impose reciprocal tariffs
Markets
Busy Wildfire Season in West Tests Fire Bosses as They Juggle Resources
It’s already been a deadly year for firefighters, and authorities have been putting resources where they can more quickly pounce on wildfires before they get out of hand and increase the possibility of additional loss of life and property. Fire …
Technology
COMPUTER COPS: Inside the big business of selling AI to the police
I stood before a hulking glass and brick structure in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. Thousands gathered inside to see what had been billed as "the future of policing in the digital age." As press, I was prohibited from entering, but from a number of nearby locations, I met with attendees who told me […] I stood before a hulking glass and brick structure in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. Thousands gathered inside to see what had been billed as "the future of policing in the digital age." As press, I was prohibited from entering, but from a number of nearby locations, I met with attendees who told me what was being sold within. And I learned that AI is threatening to seize the very heart of policing in America. The promise of AI at this year's International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Technology Conference focused on automating routine parts of the job, which also happen
Bay Area
COVID Is Rising Again in the Bay Area For Summer 2026 — But Don’t Panic
COVID levels in Bay Area wastewaters are starting to increase, signaling a possible summer swell — as if you needed another thing to worry about. Here’s what to know about your risk.
California
California employer health premiums will cost as much as a new car in 2027
Employers are bracing for what could be the highest rise in health insurance premiums in 16 years, driving up the cost of family coverage in California to more than $30,000.
Bay Area
California's Delete Act forces brokers to erase personal data starting Aug. 1: What to know
More than 300,000 Californians will soon have their personal data deleted as the state's Delete Act moves toward its first enforcement deadline on Aug. 1.
California
Californians back CEQA reform, reject AI data centers by huge margins, poll finds
Most California voters appear hungry to reform state environmental law to speed up housing and infrastructure projects, according to a new poll. Voters also expressed strong opposition to AI data centers.
California
Campbell police open state-of-the-art headquarters after 55 years underground
After almost 55 years, the Campbell Police Department will no longer be located below ground. The new 27,500-square-foot police headquarters at 100 N. First St. is nearly four times larger than its former 7,000-square-foot home that served as the city’s police department for decades. The facility opened July 10 and has been long planned following Measure […] The post Campbell police open state-of-the-art headquarters after 55 years underground appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Carly Rae Jepsen Pens an Ode to a New Chapter on Latest Song ‘After All’
It's the second taste of Day and Night, her first double album arriving in September
Technology
Carly Rae Jepsen Surveys the Wreckage of a Dinner Party in “After All” Video
It’s the latest single from her forthcoming album Day and Night
California
Central California man found dead in Tesla trunk prompts homicide probe
A homicide investigation is underway after 42-year-old DoorDash driver Javier Becerril was found dead in the trunk of a Tesla on Central California's Highway 152.
Technology
Chanel Says No More Shredding as Unsold Goods Shift to L’Atelier des Matières
After a court disclosure revealed thousands of products were shredded in Hong Kong every six months back in 2017, Chanel points to L’Atelier des Matières and new circular unit Nevold as proof that unsold goods are now recycled, not destroyed.
Markets
China Sends Robots Into the World to Learn How to Be Human
In an industrial park on the outskirts of Beijing, a humanoid arm picks up a bag of Lay’s potato chips and places it neatly along a row of snacks on a shelf. Nearby, a worker films himself grabbing cushions off …
Technology
Chloe Fineman Exits ‘SNL’ After 7 Seasons
"It’s really hard to leave 'SNL' but it does feel like the right time," she wrote. "I’m going to miss it a lot. But the people who work there are my family and that place is my home, and I know I’ll never be too far away."
Culture
Chloe Fineman Is Leaving ‘SNL’ After 7 Seasons: ‘It Does Feel Like the Right Time’
The actress has done impressions of everyone from Britney Spears to Melania Trump during her time on the NBC show.
Technology
Chloe Fineman Leaves ‘SNL’ After 7 Seasons: ‘I’m Going to Miss It a Lot’
Chloe Fineman is leaving “Saturday Night Live.” The actor-comedian best known for her impressions exits the NBC sketch comedy series after seven seasons. “After 7 wonderful seasons at SNL I have decided it’s time for my next chapter,” Fineman wrote in a lengthy Instagram post announcing her departure. She concluded, “It’s really hard to leave […]
California
Chloe Fineman is saying goodbye to 'SNL' after seven seasons
Chloe Fineman announced her departure from 'Saturday Night Live' after seven seasons on the NBC sketch comedy show.
Bay Area
Chloe Fineman, Bay Area-raised 'SNL' cast member, leaves show after 7 seasons
"It's really hard to leave SNL but it does feel like the right time."
Culture
Clark Art Institute Unveils its Massive Aso Tavitian Gift, To Be Housed in a Brand-New Wing: ‘Any Curator or Director’s Dream’
Highlights of the new show include a Jan van Eyck Madonna and a self-portrait by Elisabeth Louise Vigée-LeBrun, as well as a host of fine pieces by lesser-known or unknown artists.
Technology
Claudia Winkleman Exits Her Own Talk Show After One Season: “I Was Just Too Nervous to Enjoy It”
'The Claudia Winkleman Show' has been canceled at the BBC: "Sometimes you have to try something to see how it fits."
Technology
Clinging to Legacy Systems, Most Manufacturers Still Do Not Embrace AI
A global survey from Parsec Automation found the high cost to scale AI was among the top concerns.
Technology
Coachella Organizers Announce New Santa Monica Beach Festival
The Killers and Olivia Dean will headline the first Ocean Way Festival
Bay Area
Coast Guard to suspend search at sunset for 3 missing in fatal San Francisco Bay sinking
The U.S. Coast Guard will suspend its search at sunset Wednesday for the three missing individuals aboard the vessel that capsized near Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay the day before, the agency announced. After searching for 24 continuous hours, U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port Jarod Toczko said at a Wednesday news […] The post Coast Guard to suspend search at sunset for 3 missing in fatal San Francisco Bay sinking appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Community briefs: Summer concerts and new Eagle Scouts in Menlo Park
This week in Community Briefs, a Menlo Park troop celebrates four new Eagle Scouts, classic hits by Selena fill the air at Atherton’s summer concert and the Fog City Swampers play classic rock at Fremont Park in Menlo Park.
California
Consultant worked on $577,000 airport contract while advising Bass for free
Yusef Robb was an unpaid spokesperson and advisor for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. In 2024, he signed a contract with Los Angeles World Airports for $450,000 over three years, later updated to include additional work for $137,500.
Technology
Could China and Russia really destroy Starlink? Only with a boomerang.
"We will likely have similar concerns and discussions when China fields its Starlink-like constellation."
Technology
Cricket Rules India’s Streaming Viewership in New Ormax StreamView Report
Cricket properties dominated Ormax Media’s new Ormax StreamView report, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 drawing an estimated 246 million viewers on JioHotstar between January and June 2026, more than any other title tracked in the measurement framework. The Indian Premier League 2026, also streamed on JioHotstar, followed close behind at 228.4 million […]
Bay Area
Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations: Source
Recent cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations in the midwest.
Technology
Dallas Fed President Logan calls for 'modestly' higher interest rates
The policymaker said this week's good inflation news wasn't good enough.
Technology
Dave Kendall, Creator and Host of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ Has Died
Fellow 120 Minutes hosts Matt Pinfield and Jim Shearer remember the VJ who brought alternative music to MTV
Technology
Dave Kendall, Creator of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Dies at 63
The creator and long-running host of the influential show helped spearhead alt-rock’s mainstream explosion
California
Deadline looms for school districts to put property tax measures on the ballot
District leaders across L.A. County are considering whether to ask voters to approve property tax increases this November to fund school repairs and renovations.
Markets
Despite 2024 Ruling, Appeals Court Won’t Budge in Golden Corral COVID Case
The North Carolina Supreme Court in 2024 famously bucked the trend on COVID-19 business-interruption coverage, finding that an insurer owed coverage to a restaurant that was forced to close during the pandemic. But that ruling is not enough to overturn …
Technology
Digital Surveillance Reshapes Fishery Enforcement in Indonesia
In the eastern Indian Ocean, south of Java in the vast sea stretching toward Australia, a fishing vessel slightly alters its course while operating near the boundary of its authorized fishing ground. Nothing appears unusual on deck. Nets remain in the water. Engines maintain a steady speed. To the crew, it is an ordinary day at sea. Yet hundreds of kilometers above, satellites continuously record the vessel’s position. At Indonesia’s Marine and Fisheries Resources Surveillance Station in Cilacap, where I work, a monitoring platform receives the signal and automatically compares it against fishing permits, designated fishing grounds, vessel characteristics, and historical movement patterns. Within minutes, the system identifies a potential violation. Before any patrol vessel leaves port, before any inspector boards a vessel, and before any warning is issued, we have begun enforcement. Thi
Technology
Disney’s Next Big Product Line Sees Its Star Characters Collide With NFL Teams
Darth Vader teamed up with Tom Brady and Roger Goodell to kick off the launch at Fanatics Fest Thursday.
Culture
Drake Surprises Streamer University Attendees With Video Message & Gifts: ‘Congratulations to Everybody That Got Accepted’
Invitees of the award-winning event could hardly contain themselves as the Toronto rapper delivered his words of encouragement.
California
Drive to double Berkeley ‘soda tax’ to 2 cents heads to November ballot
Berkeley residents will decide in November whether to double the city’s tax on distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages from one cent per fluid ounce to two. A citizen-led initiative triggering the measure was formally placed on the ballot by the City Council at its regular meeting Tuesday. The measure would also change the way the money […] The post Drive to double Berkeley ‘soda tax’ to 2 cents heads to November ballot appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Driver falls 150 feet and crashes on California state beach
Three people reportedly fled the scene.
Technology
EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies
The European Union has issued new rules for Google, requiring it to share search data and open its Android system to rival AI companies
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Debuts First Apparel Collection to Match Each NFL Team With an Iconic Character
The unexpected initiative spans sweatshirts, T-shirts, and hoodies that will be revealed at Fanatics Fest NYC on July 16, dropping online later in the summer.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: How Laneige Is Tapping Into Consumer Demand for Personalization
The K-beauty brand is launching its first mix-and-match flavor experience in the U.S., allowing customers to create their own combinations of the viral Lip Sleeping Mask.
California
Eagle Rock brushfire damages multiple homes amid scorching summer heat
One home burned after a small brush fire ignited in Eagle Rock.
Culture
Easy Ways To Regulate Your Cortisol Levels in the Morning and Have a Stress-Free Day
Cortisol helps to wake you up—but high levels can lead to fatigue, digestive problems, and more. Here’s how to regulate cortisol levels to stay safe and sufficient.
Technology
Echo and the Bunnymen Reveal First Album in 12 Years
Apples for Isaac features contributions from late drummer Clem Burke
Technology
Ecovacs’ self-cleaning Deebot X11 has hit a new low price
Sometimes it feels like keeping your floors clean is one of those never-ending chores, which is why it's nice to have a versatile robot vacuum take it off your hands. The Ecovacs Deebot X11 robovac / mop hybrid is designed to do just that, and it's now $699 ($400 off) at Amazon and directly from […] Sometimes it feels like keeping your floors clean is one of those never-ending chores, which is why it's nice to have a versatile robot vacuum take it off your hands. The Ecovacs Deebot X11 robovac / mop hybrid is designed to do just that, and it's now $699 ($400 off) at Amazon and directly from Ecovacs , which is a new low price. The Deebot X11 is the latest version of one of our former top picks for the best robot vacuum / mop. While the Matic has since taken its place in our rankings, the X11 remains an excellent option, especially at nearly half the price. It combines powerful 19,50
Culture
El de Las R’s Scores First Top 10 on Hot Latin Songs Chart With ‘Beretta (De Los Cerros La Escuela)’
The song also gains new highs on Hot Regional Mexican Songs, peaking at No. 2.
News
Election officials in Arizona's largest county agree on how to oversee vote, ending legal battle
Republican Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap sued the predominantly GOP board of supervisors in June 2025, alleging it illegally took control of certain aspects of election administration. The board called the lawsuit frivolous and said Heap was wasting taxpayer money.
Technology
Eli Lilly to buy psychedelics maker AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion as experimental treatments gain traction
The deal for AtaiBeckley gives Lilly access to experimental drugs based on DMT and MDMA.
Bay Area
Elite colleges brought back SAT requirements. The UC answer? Hurry up and wait
UC faculty wanted a decision on standardized testing by September. The regents set a due date for June 2027.
Technology
Energy IPOs surge as investors hunt for ways to play AI boom
Companies coming to market are raising money at fastest pace this century.
Culture
Entrepreneurs invited to apply for 2026 Startup World Cup—East Bay Regional
Entrepreneurs invited to apply for 2026 Startup World Cup—East Bay Regional HAYWARD, Calif. , July 16, 2026—Entrepreneurs from across Northern California are invited to apply for the 2026 Startup World Cup—East Bay Regional, taking place on Sept.10, 2026, at California State University, East Bay. Hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures and the East Bay Small Business Development Center (East Bay SBDC), the competition provides startups with the opportunity to pitch before investors and compete for a chance to advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale and a $1 million investment prize. Applications are open through Aug. 17, 2026, and the top 10 finalists will be announced on August 28, 2026. The City of Hayward is proud to serve as the event's Platinum Sponsor and will once again present the $10,000 Hayward Horizon Award, recognizing a startup that demonstrates innovation, growth poten
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Eric Stonestreet Says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Created the ‘Normalcy They Deserve’ at Wedding
"It just happened to be at Madison Square Garden with security making sure everybody was safe and good and they could just have a night for themselves"
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Erratum: Vol. 75, No. SS-4
Erratum: Vol. 75, No. SS-4
Technology
Ex-Fed advisor gets over three years in prison for lying about China ties
The case marks one of the most prominent U.S. prosecutions alleging Chinese intelligence targeting of U.S. institutions, as Trump intensifies its pursuit of foreign economic espionage.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 8:50PM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Hot and humid conditions with elevated overnight temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Highs in the low 90s for portions of inland Orange County, upper 90s to 100 in the San Diego valleys, 100 to 103 degrees in the Inland Empire, and upper 80s to 90s in the mountains. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Those spending long periods outdoors will be at greater risk for heat health impacts.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 8:50PM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 110 and low temperatures in the 80s expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Above average low temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 8:50PM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 110 and low temperatures in the 80s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Above average low temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 12:09AM MST until July 16 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 114 degrees. Moderate to Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley and Yuma. In California, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial County Southeast, Imperial County Southwest, Imperial County West, Imperial Valley, Palo Verde Valley, and Salton Sea. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 1:29PM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Above average low temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 1:29PM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the lower 90s for portions of inland Orange County, in the 90s in the San Diego valleys, in the mid 90s to 104 in the Inland Empire, and in the upper 80s to upper 90s in the mountains below 6000 feet. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Those spending long periods outdoors will be at greater risk for heat health impacts.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 1:29PM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 110 and low temperatures in the 80s expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Above average low temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 2:28AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 101. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 2:28AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 106. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 4:21AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 4:21AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the lower 90s for portions of inland Orange County, in the 90s in the San Diego valleys, in the mid 90s to 104 in the Inland Empire, and in the upper 80s to upper 90s in the mountains below 6000 feet. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 4:21AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110. * WHERE...Coachella Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
Technology
FX, Color Force to Develop Series Based on New Yorker Article About National Park Volunteer Rescue Squad (EXCLUSIVE)
In a competitive situation, FX has secured the rights to develop a series based on the New Yorker article “The Call of the Wild” by Paige Williams, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Also published online in January 2026 under the title “The Backcountry Rescue Squad at America’s Busiest National Park,” the article details the […]
Bay Area
Family denied refund for Tahoe Airbnb blocked by blizzard: 'I told them the roads were closed'
"When I told them that the roads were closed and we couldn't get up there, they said, 'Would you like early check-in?' I was like, 'Uh-oh. That's not a good sign.'" A Bay Area family booked a Tahoe getaway but never made it there due to a blizzard making their Airbnb inaccessible. Yet, they still got stuck with the bill.
News
Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Houston, is holding a public vigil for him
Culture
Fcukers Lead 2026 Independent Music Awards Nominations: See the Full List
The ceremony will take place at London's Roundhouse in September.
Technology
Fear of humanoid robots spurs human workers to strike at Hyundai auto factory
Hyundai aims to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots starting with US factories in 2028.
Markets
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former chief lending officer of Heritage State Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former chief lending officer of Heritage State Bank
News
Federal panel reviews fencing plan, screening center to improve White House security
Proposals from the Trump administration to improve security around the White House are up for review by the federal agency with oversight over the design
California
Fire Weather Watch issued July 16 at 4:46AM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ285...Fire weather zone 285. In ORZ624...southeastern portions of fire weather zone 624. * WIND...Southwest 12 to 17 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Bay Area
Fisher's grim Eel River find solves 4-year-old Calif. disappearance
A human bone discovered in Mendocino County's Eel River changed the investigation.
Technology
Five Below-the-Line Talents to Track in Colombia
Beyond its competitive incentives and rates that could shave as much as 50% off a production budget, Colombia’s greatest assets are its exceptional film crews. Renowned for their depth of experience, strong work ethic and friendly can-do attitude, they are natural born artisans, capable of solving the trickiest of problems. Built through years of on-set […]
Technology
Foot Locker, Champs Sports Partner With Uber Eats for Back-to-school
Foot Locker, Champs Sports shoppers buying footwear can have on-demand or scheduled deliveries in time for back-to-school from over 1,000 doors through the Uber Eats app.
Culture
Former Census Bureau Program Manager Sentenced to Prison for Bribery and Procurement Fraud Conspiracy
A former supervisory official with the U.S. Census Bureau was sentenced today to two years in prison followed by a year of supervised release for conspiring with a subcontractor to receive $790,000 in kickbacks. She was also ordered to forfeit the proceeds of the scheme.
Bay Area
Former bank on Cal Ave. illegally used for gym, gaming, complaint alleges
On the outside, the boarded up bank building on California Avenue is not much to look at. But the inside, reportedly equipped with a couch, 60-inch television and a fridge full of food and beer, sounds like an ideal place to kick back and play video games.
Technology
Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’
Get ready for more AI characters in Fortnite. Developer Epic Games is going to let Fortnite creators publish experiences featuring characters with AI-powered voices starting on July 30th, and ahead of that launch, it's created 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" that creators can use as NPCs. The characters include Fortnite staples like Agent […] Get ready for more AI characters in Fortnite . Developer Epic Games is going to let Fortnite creators publish experiences featuring characters with AI-powered voices starting on July 30th, and ahead of that launch, it's created 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" that creators can use as NPCs. The characters include Fortnite staples like Agent Jonesy, Peely ( the banana ), Fishstick (a walking fish), and Cuddle Team Leader (who wears a pink bear mascot head). Epic tested the waters of AI characters with last
Technology
Freya Skye to Front Hollister’s Fall Denim Campaign
The retailer is also sponsoring the English pop star's North American, U.K. and Europe tour.
Technology
FrightFest Reveals Lineup, Sets Abner Pastoll’s ‘Nervous’ as Opening Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Tubi FrightFest, the U.K.’s biggest horror and fantasy film festival, has unveiled the lineup for its 27th edition, with a presentation of movies it says is the biggest in its history. 82 features will screen during the five-day event — taking place in the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square and Odeon Luxe West End in London from […]
Technology
From Skin Care to Sip Care: Symbiome Team Launches Hopkind, a Functional Non-Alcoholic Beer
Hopkind combines traditional brewing with functional ingredients for muscle recovery and hydration.
Markets
GE boosts profit outlook, but stock falls as booming order growth cools
GE Aerospace’s stock falls after earnings, again, with recently rapid order-book growth slowing.
Technology
Genes offer new clues to stopping Huntington’s disease in its tracks
A new generation of therapies aims to intervene at a recently discovered gap between the disease’s molecular march and its neurological consequences.
Science
Genotype-Specific Detection of Measles Virus Using Wastewater Surveillance - Wisconsin, February 2026
This report describes how wastewater surveillance identified one of two unrelated measles cases reported to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in February 2026.
News
Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in death of Kentucky teen in historic verdict
A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay over $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online
California
Golden State Valkyries Beat Indiana Fever 88-75 for 8th Straight Victory
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Indiana Fever on Wednesday for the second-year franchise's record eighth straight victory.
California
Goldenvoice's Ocean Way fest gets Olivia Dean, the Killers to Santa Monica. Take the E, there's no parking
"There's a creative legacy here that's unlike anywhere else," said Goldenvoice's Nic Adler. "Ocean Way Festival is our opportunity to celebrate that history."
Technology
Google is better than Apple at playing the AI regulations game
Today, the European Union ordered Google to give its AI rivals greater access to Android, the open-source operating system that powers billions of devices worldwide. The demand is hardly surprising. It may look like a defeat on paper for Google, which has spent years resisting exactly this kind of access, but it is a regulatory […] Google CEO Sundar Pichai | Bloomberg via Getty Images Today, the European Union ordered Google to give its AI rivals greater access to Android, the open-source operating system that powers billions of devices worldwide. The demand is hardly surprising . It may look like a defeat on paper for Google, which has spent years resisting exactly this kind of access, but it is a regulatory win. It's also a sign that Google may have outmaneuvered Apple by playing Brussels' regulatory game far more shrewdly. In one of two decisions handed down on Thursday, the Eur
Technology
Google is renaming NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook
Google is giving its AI note-taking app a new name. The company announced on Thursday that NotebookLM is becoming Gemini Notebook, but will remain a standalone app even as it integrates more deeply across Gemini and Google Search. Google first revealed Gemini Notebook - then called Project Tailwind - in May 2023 before widely releasing […] Google is giving its AI note-taking app a new name. The company announced on Thursday that NotebookLM is becoming Gemini Notebook, but will remain a standalone app even as it integrates more deeply across Gemini and Google Search. Google first revealed Gemini Notebook - then called Project Tailwind - in May 2023 before widely releasing the app just months later . Over the past few years, Google has been adding new features to the app to help organize and make sense of your notes, such as the ability to summarize them as AI podcasts , narrated sli
Technology
Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe
Google must give rival AI assistants and search engines greater access to key parts of Android and Google Search after the European Union ordered the company to comply with the bloc's digital antitrust rules. The two decisions, handed down Thursday, could weaken Google's control over two of the tech industry's most important platforms and have […] Google must give rival AI assistants and search engines greater access to key parts of Android and Google Search after the European Union ordered the company to comply with the bloc's digital antitrust rules. The two decisions , handed down Thursday, could weaken Google's control over two of the tech industry's most important platforms and have far-reaching consequences for the company, shape the future of its AI tool Gemini, and open up new opportunities for rivals to gain ground. Google has until January 2027 to begin sharing search dat
California
Gov. Newsom signs California wage theft law that was co-sponsored by Sonoma County DA
An anti-labor trafficking and wage theft bill sponsored by the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office and introduced by a local lawmaker has been signed into law. Assembly Bill 1583 will provide California prosecutors with clarity on which counties have jurisdiction in cases of wage theft and labor trafficking, and it will take effect on Jan. […] The post Gov. Newsom signs California wage theft law that was co-sponsored by Sonoma County DA appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Governor Newsom announced nearly $2.5 billion to strengthen transportation infrastructure and advance public transit systems across the state
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.15.2026
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Governor Newsom secures 13 automakers to offer instant rebates for first-time ZEV buyers
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Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.16.2026
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Culture
Gracie Abrams Does Color-Blocking the 2026 Way
While color-blocking had a major 2010s moment, the singer is proving how to do clashing brights in a super modern way.
Culture
Gracie Abrams Shares Voice Notes From Upcoming ‘Daughter From Hell’ Tracks, Including One With an Alternate Melody
The pop singer-songwriter sat backstage with Billboard at her intimate Bowery Ballroom concert.
Bay Area
Grizzle: It’s time to end the conflicts and start building trust in Santa Clara
For more than a decade, Santa Clara has been consumed by one major controversy after another. Whether it’s been Levi’s Stadium, the convention center, the PAL BMX track, downtown redevelopment or the proposed City Hall move to Agnews, our community has spent years divided instead of united. Each issue has its own history and each... The post Grizzle: It’s time to end the conflicts and start building trust in Santa Clara appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
Resellers threatened to ditch HP printing supplies for counterfeits.
Technology
Hailey Bieber’s New Gap Collaboration Brings Back the ’90s Denim Looks Dominating Pop Culture
The 'Hailey Jean' capsule serves as the headline act of the Gap collaboration, featuring two denim silhouettes created with Bieber herself.
California
Hal Williams, 'Sanford and Son' and '227' actor, dies at 91
Actor Hal Williams, who portrayed Officer Smitty on 'Sanford and Son' and Lester Jenkins on '227,' has died. He was 91.
Technology
Hal Williams, Actor on ‘227’ and ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 91
He also played a 'Private Benjamin' drill sergeant in the film and TV versions and had a dramatic turn on 'The Waltons.'
Technology
Hal Williams, ‘227’ Star and ‘Sanford and Son’ Regular, Dies at 91
Hal Williams, the TV veteran who appeared in American sitcom staples like “227” and “Sanford and Son,” has died, according to his manager. He was 91. “227” ran from 1985 to 1990, and followed a group of middle-aged tenants living together in an apartment building. Williams starred as Lester Jenkins, who, in the show, was […]
California
Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer really have become each other's ride or die
The actors joined forces in Prime Video's new action-comedy series, where they play best friends on the run, developing a real-life friendship in the process.
Science
He backed Tesla and SpaceX before anyone else — here is the ‘impossible’ bet Tim Draper is making now
Veteran venture capitalist weighs in on the AI bubble and four huge opportunities he missed.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 7:32PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...High temperatures ranging from 102 to 107 expected. Overnight lows will only drop into the mid to upper 70s. * WHERE...Across the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley and adjacent lower foothills * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 8:50PM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Warm and humid conditions with elevated overnight temperatures in the upper 60s. High temperatures up to 85. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 12:00PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures up to 102 degrees. Overnight low temperatures approaching 70 degrees. * WHERE...Across the Southern San Joaquin Valley and adjacent lower foothills * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 1:29PM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the lower to mid 80s for inland coastal areas and near higher coastal terrain. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 2:28AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 104. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 3:49AM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures up to 102 degrees. Overnight low temperatures approaching 70 degrees. * WHERE...Across the Southern San Joaquin Valley and adjacent lower foothills * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 4:21AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the lower to mid 80s for inland coastal areas and near higher coastal terrain. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
News
Hegseth backs low-altitude military flyovers as a series of maneuvers draws scrutiny
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is supporting low-altitude military flyovers as the maneuvers have faced scrutiny
Technology
Here Are Some of the Biggest Consumer Complaints About Foot Health
These consumer insights show the issues shoppers are dealing with when buying shoes.
Bay Area
Here's a timeline of the 3-level private boat before it sank in deadly SF Bay disaster
Following the deadly boat disaster in the San Francisco Bay, new information and records show the boat's exact route, providing a timeline before it capsized near Alcatraz Island.
Bay Area
Here's where cyclosporiasis cases are spreading across the country
Since May 1, the CDC has received more than 1,600 confirmed domestic cyclosporiasis case reports, and is waiting to confirm more than 5,100 additional cases.
Technology
Here's why the housing market is hurting so much this summer
Mortgage rates are high, home prices at record levels, and consumers stressed — all contributing to a drop in existing home sales and builder sentiment.
Technology
Here’s One Big Thing That Frustrates Shoe Buyers About AI
Consumers love AI for discovery, but said it doesn't work for post-purchase returns.
Culture
Here’s Where to Get 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Tickets Online
The tournament ends with Spain vs. Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (July 19) — buy match tickets here.
California
Hiltzik: As Trump torpedoes antitrust enforcement, the states fill the vacuum
The states' lawsuit to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger shows they're willing to step in when the federal government abandons antitrust cases.
Culture
Hot Child in the City: How New Yorkers Dressed for a Heat Wave
Street style on the hottest day of the year in New York City
Bay Area
House passes bill to rename San Jose VA outpatient clinic after Pat Tillman
A bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in San Jose after fallen U.S. soldier Pat Tillman was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. Tillman, who was born in Fremont and grew up in the San Jose area, was an NFL star who rejected a three-year, $3.6 million contract […] The post House passes bill to rename San Jose VA outpatient clinic after Pat Tillman appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
How Paramount May Fight an Onslaught of Lawsuits Over Its Warner Bros. Deal
Team Ellison could choose to fan political divisions (a risky move), it could cut a deal with the state AGs or even renegotiate the terms of its $111 billion acquisition.
Technology
How to Style Capri Pants, Summer 2026’s Trending Pant Silhouette
Meet the once-controversial cropped hemline style defining the season's hottest looks (and shop the best capri pants of the year).
Culture
How to Tie a Scarf Like a Belt
Printed, silk, fringe—the best scarves of the season do more than embellish your neck. Here, discover 6 ways to tie your scarf like a belt.
California
ICE has detained more than 650 children in California under Trump’s deportation crackdown
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has detained more than 650 children in California under President Donald Trump’s second term, an EdSource analysis of federal data has found.
Technology
IRS tax liens can be a 'kiss of death,' consumer advocate says — and they're on the rise
Federal tax liens filed by the Internal Revenue Service can impact people's employment and their ability to access credit.
Bay Area
Iconic SF drag cabaret will reopen this weekend after nearly closing its doors last year
A famed nightclub in San Francisco is reopening its doors Friday night after nearly closing for good last year. Over the past decade, OASIS has been at the heart of the city's queer nightlife. We spoke with the venue's leadership about its ribbon cutting and more.
Culture
Idaho Man Indicted For Tax Evasion
An indictment was unsealed yesterday in the District of Idaho charging an Idaho man with evading payment of taxes owed to the IRS.
California
In 'Remake,' a filmmaker obsesses over his lost son, guilty he may have made him a casualty
Ross McElwee, a longtime diaristic documentary-maker, assembles a personal ode to the troubled boy on the edge of his frame who became a drug addict.
Markets
In Michigan, 100K Live Downstream of Old, Decrepit Dams
Jonathan Korbecki was relaxing at home on the Thornapple River one rainy February night when the fire marshal knocked on his door, warning the nearby Labarge Dam may fail and send a wall of water his way. Hundreds of yards …
California
In Santa Monica, AI tickets are underway for cars blocking bike lanes
A city spokesperson says the program aims to reduce bike lane blocking and maintain safe streets.
Markets
In a Shifting Digital-Risk Landscape, Is Your GL Policy Leaving You Exposed?
The Shifting Landscape of Digital Risk: For years, many businesses have operated under the assumption that their general liability (GL) policy might offer a safety net for the physical consequences of a cyber event. However, since 2014 the ground beneath …
Science
Increase in Disseminated Gonococcal Infections - Alaska, 2023-2024
Meta Description: This report describes 35 cases of disseminated gonococcal infection reported in Alaska during 2023-2024.
Technology
Inside the Final Days of REI’s New York City Flagship
The outdoor retailer's SoHo store closes next week.
Culture
Intocable Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘Thank You for Putting Us Here’
Latin hitmaker Edgar Barrera and Nir Seroussi, president of Interscope Capitol Miami, attended the ceremony.
Technology
Iran warns U.S. of Hormuz ‘red line,’ says it will retaliate to Trump’s strike threats
Trump warned that the U.S. will target Iranian infrastructure next week if negotiations do not resume.
Markets
Iran, US Step Up Attacks, Though Release of American May Signal Path to Climbdown
Iran and the United States exchanged intensified fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has all but torn up last month’s truce, though Iran’s release of a U.S. citizen pointed towards a path to avert the resumption of all-out …
California
Is 'The Catcher in the Rye' phony or still cool? 6 writers reflect on its legacy at 75
We loved Holden Caulfield at 16, but how does the book hold up? Six California writers unpack the enduring power of Salinger's only novel as it turns 75.
Culture
Is Fiber Actually the "Natural" GLP-1 Booster People Think It Is?
Small studies show that increasing your fiber intake might make GLP-1s more effective. We tap the experts on what fiber actually does when one is on the controversial drug.
Science
Is SpaceX’s stock a bust because it fell below $135? Look what happened after Meta’s IPO.
Close to half of major IPOs sink below their offering price — and stay there for several years. Here’s why SpaceX is no different.
California
It worked in Norway. But will a carbon capture plant work in a California town with 8K abandoned oil wells?
A facility in a Kern County oil field aims to bury massive amounts of carbon dioxide.
Technology
It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
California
Jailhouse Stings Happening More Frequently in California
Undercover police operations are proliferating in jails, even after suspects invoke their rights.
Markets
Japan tried tightening the way Kevin Warsh suggested. Here’s how it worked out.
Japan tried what Kevin Warsh suggested — tightening through a balance-sheet reduction rather than hiking interest rates.
Technology
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
TSMC's strong quarter isn't helping chip stocks. Plus, strong results from GE Aerospace and UnitedHealth.
Technology
Jon Bernthal on ‘Odyssey’ Battles, Counseling Spider-Man and Always Going Big: “Embarrass the F*** Out of Yourself”
The tough-guy actor considers himself a soldier for his directors. Now he’s commandeering his own career — creating a TV show, writing on ‘The Bear’ and reuniting with Tom Holland for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’
News
Jordan's military says it shot down 8 missiles launched by Iran targeting the kingdom
Jordan's military says it shot down 8 missiles launched by Iran targeting the kingdom
Bay Area
Judge temporarily blocks closure of East San Jose charter school
An East San Jose charter school slated for closure has been temporarily saved by a court’s ruling. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Peterson issued a tentative decision directing the East Side Union High School District to keep the schools of Escuela Popular open, after the board of trustees on April 2 revoked its charter due […] The post Judge temporarily blocks closure of East San Jose charter school appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Julia Garner and Foster the People frontman Mark Foster separate after almost six years of marriage
Julia Garner and Mark Foster, frontman of Foster the People, are separating after almost six years of marriage. The 'Ozark' star was recently seen in Los Angeles and Paris without her wedding ring.
Technology
Kacey Musgraves’ Rodeo-Inspired Stanley Collection Is Almost Sold Out: Here’s What’s Still Available
The 'Dry Spell' singer's collaboration with Stanley includes three drinkware items for humans and one for pets.
Bay Area
Kaitlyn Chen outscores Caitlin Clark, continuing her unlikely Valkyries ascent
Golden State cut Chen, a third-round draft pick, at the end of training camp last year. Since returning, she’s made herself indispensable.
Technology
Kalshi says it caught Trump’s teleprompter operator insider trading
Kalshi users betting on what President Donald Trump would say during his speeches were reportedly up against tough competition: the president's teleprompter operator. ABC News reports that federal investigators believe Gabriel Perez - Trump's teleprompter operator since 2016 - used inside information to make bets on Kalshi, a major prediction market platform that allows users […] Kalshi users betting on what President Donald Trump would say during his speeches were reportedly up against tough competition: the president's teleprompter operator. ABC News reports that federal investigators believe Gabriel Perez - Trump's teleprompter operator since 2016 - used inside information to make bets on Kalshi, a major prediction market platform that allows users to bet on just about everything. One category that Kalshi offers is "mentions" markets, in which users try to predict what an indivi
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Karol G Hilariously Pranks Best Friend by Claiming She Joined ‘Love Island’ Cast
The star told Daiky Gamboa she was “moving” her tour to join the hit dating show: “It would take my career to the next level.”
Technology
Katana Upgrades Platform to Improve Inventory Management
Katana is taking advantage of AI to improve the capabilities of manufacturers.
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Kris Jenner's mom, beloved matriarch Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, dies at 91
Kris Jenner's mom, the beloved 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' matriarch Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, died Thursday. She was 91.
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Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon dies at 91
Kris Jenner shared a post about her late mother, MJ, on Instagram on Thursday.
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Kris Jenner’s Mom MJ Dies at 91: ‘I Will Forever See Pieces of You in All of Us’
Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo Shannon has died, Jenner shared on Instagram. She was 91. “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” Jenner wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye.” Known as “MJ,” […]
Culture
LA’s Murmurs Gallery, Known for Its Eye for Rising Talent, to Close After Seven Years
Its final show, a solo for Rodrigo Ramírez Rodríguez, ended on June 27.
Culture
LEGO Partners with Vienna’s Belvedere Museum on 4,000-Piece Set of Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’
The block version of the iconic painting can easily hang on one's wall.
Technology
LISTEN: What’s Fueling the Box Office Rebound and How Can Hollywood Keep it Going?
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang details the comprehensive report that he delivered with Rebecca Rubin on the summer box office rebound, and what Hollywood and exhibitors must do to keep it going. Lang, who is Variety‘s executive editor overseeing all film coverage, emphasizes that it […]
Technology
Lamorne Morris, Abby Elliott Join Heidi Gardner in Dramedy ‘The Swimming Lesson’ (Exclusive)
Michael Strassner and Joey Bicicchi have also been cast in writer-director Casey Twenter's feature that co-stars William H. Macy.
Technology
Lana Del Rey Announces ‘Beautiful’ Companion Album to Long-Awaited ‘Stove’
The singer said the secondary LP was "compiled by as many people as I could find to help me gather my thoughts about how much was changing"
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Lana Del Rey Claims Stove Has a “Companion Album”
“I need a month to finish putting it together. Thank you for waiting.”
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Lee Launches LQD Denim Featuring Premium Fabric That Feels Liquid on the Body
Styles include wide-leg jeans, skirts and jumpsuits.
Science
Level 2 - Chikungunya in Costa Rica
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. Most cases have been reported in Playa Langosta. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
Technology
Lindsey Vonn Revisits the One-sleeve Gown in Sequined Gucci at the 2026 ESPY Awards
The Olympic skier returned to New York as a presenter two months after her Met Gala appearance marked a major milestone in her recovery.
Technology
Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away."
Creator says he will "very loudly ignore" those arguing for a ban on AI tools.
Culture
Long Before the Movie, Fashion Has Taken Its Cues From The Odyssey
A look at the ways the epic Greek tale has been an enduring inspiration on designers.
Technology
Lorde Calls Out Spotify’s AI “About the Song” Feature: “We Don’t Want This”
"Not only is this inaccurate (not the song i did that in) but reducing a song to an ai generated meaning right at the source feels like it limits free interpretation imo," she said.
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Lorde Slams Spotify Over Sloppy AI-Generated Song Descriptions
The Grammy-winning artist slammed the streaming behemoth over its "About the Song" feature and accused it of sharing inaccurate information
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Lorde on Spotify’s AI Song Descriptions: “We Don’t Want This”
On Instagram, the singer wrote that an ”inaccurate” AI-generated summary of “Current Affairs“ “limits free interpretation"
Technology
Lululemon Backs French Recycling Start-up Syntetica in $30 Million Series A Round
MAS Holdings also joined the round to build the company’s first commercial demonstration facility to recycle two types of nylon.
Culture
Luxury Wants European Cotton. Is It Possible?
Luxury brands want more European cotton, but the supply chain struggles to compete with more established suppliers with less volatile climates, larger landmass, and lower labor costs.
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M 6.2 - 32 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines
PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - VI DYFI? - VI Time 2026-07-14 15:49:39 UTC 2026-07-14 15:49:39 UTC at epicenter Location 5.323°N 125.180°E Depth 46.43 km (28.85 mi)
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Maersk, Lululemon Go Big on New Fulfillment Hubs
Maersk and Lululemon are expanding their logistics footprints with massive new fulfillment centers as demand for large, automated warehouses rebounds.
Culture
Man Charged With Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center Arson
The Department of Justice announced that Vincent Lang, 60, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was arrested today and charged by criminal complaint with one count of maliciously damaging or destroying by means of fire any building or property used in interstate commerce, or attempting to do so, in connection with an arson fire last week at a city mosque.
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Man Fleeing Immigration Officers in Florida Struck and Killed by Tractor Trailer
A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said. It was the third death in a week involving encounters with U.S. Immigration and …
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Man found dead in intake pond at Mojave Desert water plant. Who he is, how he got there is a mystery
Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to the Iron Mountain Pumping Plant Wednesday morning after receiving word that a person had been found floating in the plant's intake area, according to authorities.
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Man in custody after attempting to evade police in Pacific Ocean
A man wanted by police ran into the water and was taken into custody more than an hour later after returning to shore.
Culture
Manhattan District Attorney Repatriates Three Antiquities to Mexico
One of the objects was seized from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Culture
Mark Hamill’s ‘Star Wars’ Lightsaber Breaks Auction Record with $3.7M. Sale
The $3.75 million sum set a new world auction record for a screen-used Star Wars prop, per Dallas-based Heritage.
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Mark Hamill’s ‘Star Wars’ Lightsaber Smashes Predictions and Sells for Record Sum at Auction
Heritage Auctions confirmed that the original screen-used Luke Skywalker lightsaber sold for a whopping $3.75 million, setting a new world auction record for a screen-used ‘Star Wars’ prop.
Culture
Marked Safe From The Parasite: 6 Delicious Foods With More Fiber Than Spinach
If you’re feeling greens-adverse, try these foods, all of which have an even higher fiber content than spinach.
Technology
Massachusetts Governor Introduces Noah Kahan-Inspired Legislation to Cap Ticket Scalping Prices
"Artists alone could not tackle the market manipulation of secondary resellers," Kahan said on Thursday, commending Massachusetts for taking action.
Bay Area
Mayor Vicki Veenker to run for reelection in November
Veenker, who was first elected to the City Council in 2022, will seek another four-year term. Council member Ed Lauing, who is also up for reelection, similarly filed to run for a new term earlier this month.
Bay Area
Meet the Silicon Valley club where amateur astronomers come to nerd out over the night sky
For over 75 years, Peninsula Astronomical Society has drawn amateur astronomers, curious newcomers and those prone to tilting their heads at the night sky in wonder.
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Meet the Silicon Valley club where amateur astronomers come to nerd out over the night sky
For over 75 years, Peninsula Astronomical Society has drawn amateur astronomers, curious newcomers and those prone to tilting their heads at the night sky in wonder.
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Meet the Silicon Valley club where amateur astronomers come to nerd out over the night sky
For over 75 years, Peninsula Astronomical Society has drawn amateur astronomers, curious newcomers and those prone to tilting their heads at the night sky in wonder.
Bay Area
Meet the Silicon Valley club where amateur astronomers come to nerd out over the night sky
For over 75 years, Peninsula Astronomical Society has drawn amateur astronomers, curious newcomers and those prone to tilting their heads at the night sky in wonder.
Bay Area
Meet the men trying to kill the tax meant to save BART and Muni
A libertarian policy wonk and a ragtag band of fiscal hawks say the doom-and-gloom warnings about transit cuts are overblown
Technology
Meridian Footwear Is Using 3D Technology to Fuel Interest in Made-in-America Shoe Production
The company currently operates one factory in Mississippi and has plans to expand.
California
Meta accused of using AI to pick employees with medical conditions for layoffs
Twenty-six current and former Meta employees, including some from California, allege the company violated federal and state laws. Meta denied the accusations.
Technology
Meta laid of thousands to prioritize AI. Former employees say AI was used to lay them off
The lawsuit includes 12 California employees who took medical or maternity leave.
Bay Area
Meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contains 'extraterrestrial' amino acids
Only one fragment was recovered, and that's because it punched through the ceiling of a master bedroom in a Hillsborough, New Jersey, home.
Technology
Michigan AI Data Center Project Sparks Debate Over Farmland Protection
From Michigan Avenue, Saline Township looks like any other farming community, with its corn and soybean fields, silos and grain elevators. Just down the road, though, cranes reach above towering fences at the site of a $16 billion project — …
Technology
Mick Jagger: ‘If Someone Wants to Make Music by AI, Go Ahead, but It Has to Be Original’
The Rolling Stones also gave their impression of Olivia Rodrigo's rock music in a new interview
Technology
Microsoft's Nadella criticizes Anthropic's Fable for being 'editorially controlled'
Microsoft enjoys close ties to Anthropic, but it's also working to help companies refine models that keep their data private.
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Mississippi teachers say new state-mandated process for buying classroom supplies is more difficult
Teachers in Mississippi say accessing state funds for classroom supplies has become more difficult with a new state-mandated process
Bay Area
Mountain View protesters rally against ICE shootings
About 30 protesters gathered at one of Mountain View’s busiest intersections Wednesday evening to condemn recent fatal shootings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
Technology
Move over, GPS: Navigation satellites in low-Earth orbit are making a comeback
Xona aims to deploy 258 satellites into low-Earth orbit as a GPS alternative.
Culture
N.Y. Knicks Sweep 2026 ESPYS as Show Returns to New York: Full Winners List
SNL star Marcello Hernández proved to be a charismatic and effective host.
Technology
NBC Sports Uses World Cup Fever to Spark Interest in Premier League Return
NBC Sports hopes to keep the nation’s summer of soccer alive, harnessing the interest in its World Cup telecasts on Telemundo and Peacock for its annual focus on Premier League play. NBC Sports and the league on Thursday launched “Find Your Match,” a shareable, interactive 11-question quiz that pairs die-hard fans or even the merely […]
Technology
NBC, ABC and CNN Won’t Carry Trump Primetime Election Speech
The broadcasters will stream the address and break in if needed, with other networks still scrambling to determine their plans for the speech. CBS, however, will air a special report at 9 p.m.
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NYC helicopter that crashed, killed 6 last year showed signs of a bird strike: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board has reported that the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year in New York City and killed 6 people
Culture
Ne-Yo Takes a Country Road With ‘Highway 79’: ‘We Wanted to Make Music People Related To’
Ne-Yo builds upon his previous country collaborations on his new country-inspired album.
Technology
Netflix Is Not Launching a FAST Offering … Yet
"Free is something that we're going to continue to consider, but we have no near-term plans to launch something," said Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters.
Technology
Netflix Pushes Back at Season 2 Woes Narrative, Doesn’t Release Video Podcast Data
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says the second-season issue is a problem across the industry.
Technology
Netflix Q2 Earnings Results In-Line With Expectations, Stock Drops on Lower Q3 Outlook
As investors fret that Netflix’s viewer-engagement metrics are flagging, the streaming giant reported earnings for the second quarter of 2026 that were in line with Wall Street forecasts. But it issued weaker-than-expected guidance for Q3, driving the stock price down. Netflix reported Q2 revenue of $12.56 billion, up 13.4% year over year, and net income […]
Technology
Netflix Reports Steady Viewing Time Growth But Scales Back Engagement Reports
Instead of semiannual reports, the streamer will move to an annual release of viewing data next year.
Technology
Netflix Stock Hits 52-Week Low On Q2 Earnings Report
Longer than that, actually.
Markets
Netflix is getting stingier about its viewing data, and Wall Street isn’t happy
Netflix’s stock is falling in the wake of mixed earnings and a new plan to cut back on the publication of ‘What We Watched’ reports.
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Netflix is the king of streaming. So why is its stock down this year?
Some investors are concerned about Netflix's future growth, causing the company's stock price to tumble 21% year to date.
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Netflix reports higher profits as investors worry about growth
Netflix beat analyst expectations on net income in the second quarter, as the streamer sought to reassure investors that its business model remains strong.
Technology
Netflix says around 300 titles used generative AI
Netflix says roughly 300 titles on its platform used generative AI, most of which occurred in post-production. The streaming service revealed the news in its second-quarter earnings report released on Thursday, saying it's "increasingly leveraging these tools to deliver higher quality output more quickly and at a lower cost." It also provided some examples of […] Netflix says roughly 300 titles on its platform used generative AI, most of which occurred in post-production. The streaming service revealed the news in its second-quarter earnings report released on Thursday, saying it's "increasingly leveraging these tools to deliver higher quality output more quickly and at a lower cost." It also provided some examples of titles that used AI, including Glory , Brasil 70: A Saga do Tri , and The American Experiment . These shows used the technology to "create highly complex sequences,"
Technology
Netflix stock falls as earnings forecast disappoints, company says it will give fewer engagement updates
The streaming giant said it would cut back on the frequency of its "What We Watched" reports, which provide a picture of engagement.
Technology
Netflix to Stop Releasing Viewership Data Every 6 Months, Will Shift to Annual Reports
Netflix is discontinuing its biannual viewership data dump in favor of one annual report beginning in 2027. The latest version of Netflix’s “What We Watched” report, which covered subscribers’ viewership habits from January-June 2026, was released Thursday along with the streamer’s latest quarterly earnings results. The new report revealed “War Machine” as the most-watched film […]
Technology
Netflix’s Bela Bajaria to Receive 2026 International Emmy Founders Award
The streamer's chief content officer has overseen global triumphs including 'Squid Game,' 'Adolescence' and the 'Stranger Things' finale.
Technology
New Cases Slow in New York City Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in a New York City neighborhood now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing, health officials said Tuesday. They reported progress on inspections for the disease-causing bacteria — finding traces in dozens of buildings including …
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New Jersey Insurance Agents Are Not Exempt From Consumer Fraud Act: State’s High Court
The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that insurance brokers, producers, and agents are not exempt from liability under the state’s Consumer Fraud Act (CFA). The court found that “extending the learned professional exception to insurance brokers would unduly …
Technology
New Lawsuit Alleges Stolen Pierre Soulages Painting Sold at Christie’s as Part of Weis Collection
The Zeckendorf family alleges that the work was stolen around 1977 and is seeking the proceeds of the work's sale.
Technology
New York governor says she’s using AI to analyze ‘every single rule’ in the state
New York Governor Kathy Hochul might have just signed a moratorium on new AI data centers in the state, but she's not against using the technology herself. During an interview with Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, Hochul said that her team is using "AI to analyze every single rule, regulation, [and] policy" to check for outdated […] New York Governor Kathy Hochul might have just signed a moratorium on new AI data centers in the state, but she's not against using the technology herself. During an interview with Bloomberg 's Odd Lots podcast, Hochul said that her team is using "AI to analyze every single rule, regulation, [and] policy" to check for outdated legislation. Some of the antiquated laws mentioned by Hochul in the interview include a $25 fee required to take a dog hunting, or a stipulation that pregnant people need a permit to work after midnight. Hochul added that it "probabl
California
New dads now make up more than 50% of paid family leave claims
More fathers than mothers are applying for paid family leave benefits to bond with a new child in California from when the program first started more than 20 years ago.
Bay Area
New pilot San Jose paramedicine team aims to steer patients away from emergency room
THE SAN JOSE FIRE DEPARTMENT is rethinking how it responds to emergency medical calls. Under a new pilot program, greenlit by the City Council as part of the recently completed annual budget process, the city is preparing to launch a “community paramedicine” team of firefighter paramedics trained to help patients with complex needs that can’t be […] The post New pilot San Jose paramedicine team aims to steer patients away from emergency room appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
News Wrap: Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's firing of defense minister
In our news wrap Thursday, thousands of Ukrainians protested President Zelenskyy's decision to fire his defense minister, Gaza health officials say Israeli attacks in recent days have killed at least a dozen people, at least one person has been killed in flooding that's affecting central and southern Texas and a White House teleprompter operator is accused of insider trading on prediction markets.
Technology
No Money, No Problem: The $10K Toronto Movie That Turns a Housing Crisis Into Dark Comedy Gold
Director Tristan Wheeler made 'Toronto Apartment' — a scrappy dark comedy about a tenant who subleases his place by the hour to survive — for $10,000, on a $200 camera over 11 days: "I have to use those limitations to my advantage and lean into them."
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No more excuses: Newsom administration takes legal action against five California local governments for defying state housing law
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Noah Kahan Backs Massachusetts Bill Limiting Ticket Resale Prices
Following similar legislature in his native Vermont, singer-songwriter supports "The Great Divide Act" combating speculative tickets, resale fees, and more
Culture
Noah Kahan Brings The Great Divide Tour to Chicago’s Wrigley Field & Jokes About Ketchup On Hot Dogs: 5 Best Moments
The folk-pop superstar sold out two nights at the baseball stadium on July 14-15.
Markets
Northeast Texas Counties Work to Form Groundwater District
More than a dozen East Texas counties are working to create a groundwater conservation district that would prevent over-pumping water from the aquifer below their communities. On Tuesday, Gregg County Commissioners voted to approve a resolution adding the county to …
Technology
Now, even Russia's most elite hackers are using Clickfix to infect devices
The social-engineering technique has primarily been a tool of financially motivated criminals.
Technology
Nvidia unveils new AI model and expands Japan’s physical AI ecosystem
Nvidia announces new AI model, Cosmos 3 Edge, and expansion of its physical AI ecosystems in Japan.
Bay Area
Oakland Official Says City Should Pay $409K to City Admin Who Resigned Over Text Scandal
Councilmember Ken Houston said a severance payment to former City Administrator Jestin Johnson could shield the city from a costly lawsuit.
Technology
Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports
Oil producers are building or contemplating new pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but this infrastructure is still vulnerable, analysts said.
Technology
OnePlus confirms shutdown in the US and Europe, ending months of speculation
OnePlus promises to continue supporting the phones it has already released.
Technology
OnePlus officially gives up on the US and Europe
OnePlus has confirmed what industry observers have long expected: it's quitting the US and European markets, and will no longer launch new products in either region. Parent company Oppo promises that it will honor existing support and warranty agreements, with devices transitioning to its ColorOS for future updates. "Software updates and after-sale support will be […] The OnePlus 15 was the company’s final US flagship. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge OnePlus has confirmed what industry observers have long expected : it's quitting the US and European markets, and will no longer launch new products in either region. Parent company Oppo promises that it will honor existing support and warranty agreements, with devices transitioning to its ColorOS for future updates. "Software updates and after-sale support will be guaranteed" in both the US and Europe, Oppo's senior PR manager in
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Outside Lands Is Sold Out. How Can You Still Find a Legit Resale Ticket?
How can you still find tickets to the sold-out Outside Lands 2026 festival to see Charli xcx, The Strokes, Rüfüs Du Sol and more— while avoiding dreaded scams?
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Palm Beach Rejects Data Center Near Mar-a-Lago After Backlash
Palm Beach County commissioners rejected a proposal late Wednesday to build a digital infrastructure hub to house AI data centers and warehouses, voting in line with the ardent opposition from local residents. The facility, known as Project Tango, would have …
Bay Area
Palo Alto Networks’ stock has been on a tear — and it could go even higher, according to these bulls
The company’s shares have roughly doubled over the past three months, as investors have warmed to the idea that AI is increasing the need for cybersecurity products.
Bay Area
Palo Alto condo proposal is 7th to use new state housing law
The latest housing proposal in Palo Alto to take advantage of a new state law that encourages denser projects near public transit envisions six for-sale family condominiums in the Downtown North neighborhood. The project at 340 Palo Alto Ave. abuts the city’s border with Menlo Park, but is still within the half-mile radius around the... The post Palo Alto condo proposal is 7th to use new state housing law appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Paramount Slams States’ Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Merger as ‘One of the Weakest’ in Modern History
Paramount Skydance began to lay out its legal argument Thursday against an antitrust lawsuit brought by a dozen states, calling it “one of the weakest merger challenges in modern antitrust history.” Paramount’s lawyers filed an opposition to the states’ motion for a temporary restraining order, which would pause the $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. […]
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Paramount prevails in bid for new judge in federal antitrust case
Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín will now oversee the high-profile antitrust case challenging Paramount's proposed takeover of Warner Bros.
Culture
Pat Oleszko Wins Whitney Biennial’s $100,000 Bucksbaum Award
Earlier this year, the artist also had a SculptureCenter retrospective.
Markets
People Moves: IMT Adds Hanraads and Cook to Global Risk & Benefits Practice
IMA Financial Group has expanded its Global Risk & Benefits leadership team with the appointment of two national practice leaders, strengthening the firm’s ability to support multinational organizations seeking coordinated strategies to address risk, employee benefits and compliance across international …
California
Person found dead on steps of City Hall after jumping from 26th floor, internal memo says
A person was found dead on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday afternoon after apparently jumping from the 26th floor of the building, according to an internal city message reviewed by The Times.
Science
Pete Hegseth’s announcement of annual testosterone screenings for service members divides medical experts
Medical experts are divided on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement that U.S. service members will undergo annual testosterone screenings.
Culture
Phoebe Bridgers Presents Back-to-Back Versions of ‘Lost Boys’ For Late-Night TV: Watch
Without warning, Bridgers stopped by "The Tonight Show" on Tuesday and Wednesday night to present different versions of “Lost Boys.”
Technology
Phoebe Bridgers Returns to ‘Fallon,’ This Time for ‘Lost Boys (Acoustic)’
The singer-songwriter formally released the acoustic version of her Lost Weekend single
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PolitiFact: Live fact-checking Trump's address from the White House
Our partners at PolitiFact are providing live fact-checking of the president's July 16 address from the White House.
Technology
Port of LA Cargo Volumes Signal Retailers Are Rewriting the Shipping Calendar
Record June cargo volumes reflect today's supply chain reality, where retailers increasingly move freight around tariffs and uncertainty related to fuel costs.
Culture
Post Malone Teases Return to Hip-Hop: ‘That One Mofo That Don’t Know When to Leave’
Posty appears to be returning to his rap roots following a country pivot.
Technology
Protesters rally in Kyiv as Zelenskyy moves to oust Ukraine's defense minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has moved to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov
California
Put your clothes back on! Beloved San Gregorio nude beach to become part of public state park
For decades, nudists and naturists flocked to San Gregorio Ranch to romp clothes-free, but that will end when the beach becomes part of the state park system.
Technology
Quentin Tarantino Plans to Retire After His Next Movie. Christopher Nolan Hopes He ‘Won’t Stay True’ to His Word
If Quentin Tarantino remains committed to retiring from filmmaking after his 10th feature film, then whatever movie the Oscar winner decides to make next will be his swan song from the big screen. Christopher Nolan is disappointed. “I think it’s dangerous to look at it that specifically,” Nolan recently told The Telegraph about Tarantino’s long-discussed […]
Technology
R. Kelly Asks Trump to Commute 30-Year Prison Sentence. White House Calls It ‘Random Submission’
The disgraced R&B singer was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking
Technology
Raindance Film Festival, Israeli AI Platform IMGN Launch New Film Fund and Development Hub for Indie Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)
The Raindance Film Festival has unveiled a new partnership with Israeli AI creative development platform IMGN, launching an initial £10,000 ($13,394) film fund to support independent filmmakers alongside a dedicated development hub tied to the Raindance Script Competition. Announced at the 34th Raindance Film Festival in London, the IMGN/Raindance Film Fund is aimed at emerging […]
Science
Readers Share Personal Insights on Deadly Denials and Pregnancy Centers
KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
California
Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 11:39AM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ285...Fire weather zone 285. In ORZ624... southeastern portions of fire weather zone 624. * WIND...Southwest 12 to 17 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Culture
Reservoir Acquires Catalogs of Latin Indie Label Nacional Records, Publisher Canciones Nacionales
The deal includes a joint venture to sign and develop artists and songwriters.
Technology
Retail Sales Hold Up in June With 4.8% Shot in the Arm for Specialty Fashion Chains
But at the edges there are worries that inflation, uncertainty, the war with Iran and more could overcome the job market strength that’s driven spending.
Technology
Retail sales get boost from car buyers and Amazon Prime Day. Economy hasn’t lost its mojo.
Sales at retailers rose in June as Americans bought more new cars and spent more online during Amazon’s annual summer sales event, signaling steady growth in the U.S. economy.
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Review: Chaplin’s ‘Modern Times’ reimagined in ‘The Tramp’ in CCAC’s Wattis Institute
“The Tramp,” on view at California College of the Arts Wattis Institute in San Francisco through November, is a big swing of a solo exhibition in which the collaborative artist duo known as Caguiat Delacruz (Justin Caguiat and Rafael Delacruz) conjures the 1936 clown from Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times” to ask if our own time’s aspirational society […] The post Review: Chaplin’s ‘Modern Times’ reimagined in ‘The Tramp’ in CCAC’s Wattis Institute appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Review: World premiere at TheatreWorks tackles class, bias and rocket science
Geetha Reddy’s “The Employee Dharma Handbook” is a brain-buzzing take on the intersection of culture and work in the 21st century. What’s amazing is that it also manages to be funny.
Bay Area
Review: World premiere at TheatreWorks tackles class, bias and rocket science
Geetha Reddy’s “The Employee Dharma Handbook” is a brain-buzzing take on the intersection of culture and work in the 21st century. What’s amazing is that it also manages to be funny.
Bay Area
Review: World premiere at TheatreWorks tackles class, bias and rocket science
Geetha Reddy’s “The Employee Dharma Handbook” is a brain-buzzing take on the intersection of culture and work in the 21st century. What’s amazing is that it also manages to be funny.
Science
Review: World premiere at TheatreWorks tackles class, bias and rocket science
Geetha Reddy’s “The Employee Dharma Handbook” is a brain-buzzing take on the intersection of culture and work in the 21st century. What’s amazing is that it also manages to be funny.
California
Risk Theory Launches Jupiter Platinum Home E&S Product in California
Risk Theory Insurance Services launched Jupiter Platinum Home, a primary excess and surplus product for high-net-worth homeowners in California. The program, with capacity from Amherst Specialty Insurance, is built for homes with a $750,000 dwelling limit up to $25 million …
Technology
Roblox will let people use AI to make games on their phone
Roblox is about to let people make games with AI right inside its mobile app, which could make a platform that's already filled with content of questionable quality feel even more overloaded. The company has embraced AI with open arms, including a preview of an ambitious take on AI world models similar to Google's Project […] Roblox is about to let people make games with AI right inside its mobile app, which could make a platform that's already filled with content of questionable quality feel even more overloaded. The company has embraced AI with open arms, including a preview of an ambitious take on AI world models similar to Google's Project Genie , an AI foundation model that developers can use to generate 3D game assets, and an AI assistant chatbot that can help developers while they're building games. The tools announced today will make using AI for Roblox game development far
Culture
Rosalía, Balletcore and Sneakerinas’ Latest Fashion Revival
Google searches in Spain for Adidas’ Taekwondo Mei jumped 252% over the last month, as balletcore-inspired footwear gains momentum.
Markets
Running out of money is not the saddest retirement mistake you can make. This is.
The saddest financial mistake in retirement has nothing to do with running out of money.
Bay Area
SF overdose deaths decline as public health officials expand treatment, drug monitoring
Overdose deaths in San Francisco have declined compared to last year, a trend local public health officials say reflects both national patterns and the city's ongoing efforts to expand treatment and other interventions.
Technology
SK Hynix shares plunge 11% as Asia sees tech rout, tracking U.S. chip losses
Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled on Thursday as a selloff in U.S. chipmakers spilled into the region.
Science
STAT+: Fresh turmoil roils American Diabetes Association following controversy at conference
Turmoil at the ADA has taken a fresh turn, with leaders blocking editors at its flagship journal from publishing pieces detailing a controversy at the group’s annual meeting.
Science
STAT+: Spring forward forever? Another daylight saving debate arrives in Congress
Trump's pandemic preparedness nominee testifies, the "fang-to-pharmacy" pipeline, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Revealed
His agent, after consulting with the Hollywood actor's family, revealed he died after a bout with pneumonia to dispel misinformation spreading online.
Technology
Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Revealed
“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent confirmed on Thursday. The BBC reported that Philip Grenz, Neill’s longtime agent, decided to reveal the cause after speaking to the actor’s family in order to correct “inaccurate and outright falsehoods” in the media. Neill, who died on Monday in Sydney, Australia at the age […]
Technology
Samsung’s 55-inch Frame art TV is $200 cheaper than usual
Samsung’s Frame is different from your average 4K TV. Its biggest selling point involves what it does when you aren’t actively using it. It can display art, turning your living room into a gallery. The Frame has bezels that make it look like — you guessed it — framed art, and its matte finish can […] Samsung’s art TV looks right at home alongside real paintings. | Image: Samsung Samsung’s Frame is different from your average 4K TV. Its biggest selling point involves what it does when you aren’t actively using it. It can display art, turning your living room into a gallery. The Frame has bezels that make it look like — you guessed it — framed art, and its matte finish can replicate paintings more naturally than your typical glossy-coated TV. Amazon currently has the 55-inch Samsung Frame on sale for $697.99, about $200 lower than its typical price. The deal is on the 2025 model that
Bay Area
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Calls on State to Tighten Autonomous Vehicle Regulations
Lurie’s letter to the state transportation secretary comes just weeks after a massive backup of stalled Waymo vehicles snarled the city’s Fourth of July festivities.
Bay Area
San Francisco overdose deaths down from this time last year, health officials say
San Francisco experienced fewer overdose deaths in the first half of this year compared to the first half of 2025, the Department of Public Health said Wednesday. Dr. Jeffrey Hom and Dr. Naveena Bobba from the Department of Public Health spoke at a news conference Wednesday to discuss the declining overdose rates. From January to […] The post San Francisco overdose deaths down from this time last year, health officials say appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
San Francisco to Require Drug-Free Living at New Permanent Supportive Housing
Residents caught using drugs could face eviction or relocation to other housing units and homeless shelters under the city’s controversial new housing policy.
California
San Ysidro man sentenced to prison for posing as an ICE agent to defraud dozens of people
Davyd George Brand Jimenez, 55, previously admitted to impersonating an ICE agent to defraud more than two dozen people, many of them undocumented immigrants seeking green cards and U.S. citizenship
Bay Area
Santa Clara approves plans for temporary homeless housing
After years of revisions, public debate and negotiations between city, Santa Clara County and nonprofit leaders, Santa Clara has taken another step toward bringing a family-focused interim housing community to a vacant, county-owned site near Lawrence Expressway and Benton Street. Supporters said the project will provide temporary housing and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness... The post Santa Clara approves plans for temporary homeless housing appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Bay Area
Santa Clara celebrates more housing in former industrial park
Construction is underway on the next phase of a major housing development in Santa Clara’s growing mixed-use neighborhood near Levi’s Stadium known as the Clara District, as officials continue transforming the former industrial area. City officials, developers and residents on Thursday celebrated construction starting on Parkside, a market-rate apartment community expected to open in fall 2028.... The post Santa Clara celebrates more housing in former industrial park appeared first on San José Spotlight .
California
Search for Victims of Capsized Boat Near Alcatraz Suspended
One Sutter County man died and three others remain missing after a boat based out of Stockton sank in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday afternoon.
Technology
See Ghostface Killah, De La Soul, Fat Joe Perform at Knicks-Centric ESPYs
Slick Rick also takes the stage as ESPN’s annual award show celebrates New York’s NBA title
Technology
Semiconductor stocks are on the verge of a bear market. Is the thrill in the chips trade gone?
The PHLX Semiconductor Index hit a record high in late June and has since tumbled nearly 20%
Technology
Sen. Warren says Trump's CFPB overhaul has cost Americans $26.5 billion
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says the Trump administration's rollback of CFPB rules and enforcement has cost Americans up to $26.5 billion so far.
Technology
Shaboozey to Make Comic-Con Debut for Comic Tied to New Album (Exclusive)
The Grammy winner will bring early editions of his comic 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee,' and also participate in a fan signing and take part in a live podcast recording.
California
Shohei Ohtani wins two ESPYs ... and Mike Tyson learns the Dodgers superstar is a guy
Dodgers two-way phenomenon Shohei Ohtani is a global superstar. Still, a hot mic at the ESPYs on Wednesday picked up legendary boxer Mike Tyson asking Jake Paul, 'Shohei's a guy?'
Bay Area
Short on funds, Menlo Park council keeps pushing for Willow Road safety project
Menlo Park city officials have been looking to make a hazardous stretch of Willow Road safer for pedestrians and cyclists, but are running up against budget constraints.
Technology
Simone Biles, Jordyn Woods and More: Metallic Footwear Reigned Supreme at the 2026 ESPY Awards
These celebrity attendees shone bright on the red carpet, and so did their shoe choices.
Technology
Skullcandy’s bass-boosting Crusher headphones now come with Bose’s ANC
Skullcandy announced a new version of its Crusher wireless headphones today featuring a few of Bose's audio technologies including its QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial audio. The Crusher headphone line differentiates itself from the competition through the use of both full-range and dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup to boost deeper frequencies. Skullcandy admits […] Skullcandy announced a new version of its Crusher wireless headphones today featuring a few of Bose's audio technologies including its QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial audio. The Crusher headphone line differentiates itself from the competition through the use of both full-range and dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup to boost deeper frequencies. Skullcandy admits that approach can result in a loss of audio quality when the bass is heavily boosted, but its new Crusher 1080 ANC are meant to ad
California
Solano fairgrounds board drops ‘AI-powered emergency shelter’ plan after backlash
The board that oversees the Solano County Fairgrounds removed an agenda item from its meeting Wednesday discussing a contract to build an “AI-powered emergency shelter” with a helipad on the fairgrounds property in Vallejo after backlash from residents. Solano County Fair Association CEO Thomas Keaney wrote in a statement that the item “will not be […] The post Solano fairgrounds board drops ‘AI-powered emergency shelter’ plan after backlash appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
South Carolina Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Racially Motivated Shooting
The Justice Department announced that Jonathan Andrew Felkel, 34, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Columbia, South Carolina to 9 years in prison for violating the housing rights of his black neighbor, J.M., in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 3631.
California
SpaceX stock erases all its gains and slides below IPO price in intraday trading
SpaceX shares dipped below their IPO price of $135 on Wednesday morning for the first time since listing, signaling dwindling hype around the Elon Musk company.
Technology
Standing on the Corner Detail Official Version of New Album SOTC (II)
The slightly different take arrives in September, with guests Solange and Danny Brown
News
Stanford Online High student competes in USA Biolympiad National Finals at Harvard
For many at the USA Biolympiad National Finals at Harvard University this summer, it was their first time using a pipette, including Stanford Online High School student Neil Shaw.
Bay Area
State workers stage picket in Oakland to refute Newsom’s return-to-office mandate
Amid a stall in contract negotiations with the state of California, members of the Service Employees International Union gathered in front of the California Department of Transportation building in Oakland on Wednesday to stage an informational picket. According to Anica Walls, union president for SEIU Local 1000, the union has been without a contract since […] The post State workers stage picket in Oakland to refute Newsom’s return-to-office mandate appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Steidl, the Art World’s Go-To Photobook Publisher, Faces Insolvency Proceedings in Germany
"Times are very bad for the book industry," Gerhard Steidl said.
Technology
Streaming Ratings: ‘I Will Find You’ Locates No. 1 Ranking
'House of the Dragon' returns to the charts, and 'Widow's Bay' debuts the week of its season finale.
Culture
Successful Transfer of Abdikerm Eidleh from Somalia to Minnesota to Face Charges for Role in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced today that Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 42, of Burnsville, Minnesota, was successfully transferred to Minnesota on July 16, 2026, after his lawful surrender in Somalia.Eidleh was among the defendants originally charged by indictment in the Feeding Our Future scheme in September 2022 and is facing 31 charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, federal programs bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering.
Culture
Summer's Hottest Chop The Scandi Bob, As Seen on Celebrities
The cut of the summer isn’t just any bob—it’s a Scandi bob. Here, experts break down how it differs from other bobs and how to style it for every texture.
California
Sunset Strip flooded by ruptured 110-year-old water line, another blow to L.A.'s ancient infrastructure
A water main broke in West Hollywood, flooding a neighborhood off Sunset Boulevard and Holloway Drive.
California
Survey: Californians overwhelmingly opposed to new data centers
A new survey shows that Californians really don’t like artificial intelligence data centers. The latest Public Policy Institute of California poll of 1,578 adult Californians finds that 73% oppose the construction of data centers in their communities. Though the majority of both Democrats and Republicans disapprove of building data centers, Republicans are slightly more likely […]
Technology
T-Mobile bungled forced plan migration, canceling some users' free lines
T-Mobile to restore free lines lost during plan migration, but price hikes remain.
Technology
TIFF Film Market Unveils Eight Projects for First Innovation Hub
Cree cosmology, climate change and the lesbian lifestyle are some of the issues explored in the immersive showcase at the Toronto Film Festival market showcase.
Technology
TSMC to invest additional $100 billion in Arizona after second-quarter profit soars 77%
TSMC announced a second-quarter profit, following its June revenue figures released earlier this week.
Technology
Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100B to expand US chipmaking capacity
Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States
Markets
Texas Contractor Fined $343K Following Excavation Collapse
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation concluded that a Houston utility construction company exposed employees to safety hazards after an excavation collapse hospitalized a worker. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration initiated an investigation into Blazey Construction Services LLC …
Culture
The Best Summer Sweaters, According to Vogue Staffers
Vogue editors share their go summer sweaters for keeping warm in a chilly air-conditioned office.
Culture
The Best-Dressed Athletes at the 2026 ESPY Awards Embraced Sparkle
Bronze, silver, gold! Shimmer was well-represented at the 2026 ESPYs: from Lindsey Vonn in sequin Gucci to Simone Biles in chrome.
Culture
The Bride Wore a Veil and Purse She Made With Thrifted Lockets for Her Colombia Wedding
Photographers Elizabeth and Holden Blanco made DIY accessories from trinkets and wore looks by local designers throughout their wedding weekend in Medellín.
Culture
The Deals: ‘Yellowstone’ & ‘Avengers’ Composer Brian Tyler Sells Music Rights to CEG
Also this week: Too Lost acquires Australia's GYRO.Group, Artist Legacy Group signs on to represent the estate of The Mavericks frontman Raul Malo and more.
Culture
The Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging its State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
Today, the Department of Justice sued Maryland, challenging its state law and regulation that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. The Department alleges in its filing that 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.
Culture
The Founder of Aman Just Opened Japan’s Most Stylish New Farm Retreat
Adrian Zecha, the 93-year-old hotelier behind Aman Resorts, just opened Azuma Farm in the sleepy rural region of Iwate—a “slow luxury” farm hotel in an underexplored corner of the country.
California
The Hollywood Bowl's beast of a new sound system is a work in progress
The L.A. Phil began the first all-American week of the L.A. Phil Hollywood Bowl season with new works about soccer and Suffs led by Tito Munoz in his Bowl debut and Thomas Wilkins
Technology
The Killers, Olivia Dean, Jack White to Headline New Santa Monica Festival
Taking place on the Santa Monica Beach in late September, the two-day Ocean Way will also feature sets from Sublime and Alvvays
Technology
The Lehman Bros. moment of the AI bubble is coming, says this critic warning of fallout for tech stocks and the entire market
OpenAI is going down, and taking investors and an entire industry with it, argues artificial-intelligence critic Ed Zitron.
California
The Life and Legacy of Ishi, the Last of California’s Yahi Tribe
Get to know the man himself — not just as a victim of his circumstances — but for the remarkable human being he was.
Technology
The NBA Wants to Set Next Season’s TV Schedule, But It’s Waiting On LeBron
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that the league does not want to schedule next season's games until it knows where the (now former) Lakers star lands.
California
The OC Fair has arrived! Here's the lowdown on the annual summer fest
The fair is expected to draw big crowds in Costa Mesa. More than 1.1 million visited last year's fair.
Technology
The Perks of Renting Clothes to Men Who Hate Fashion
Taelor does more than curate wardrobes for thousands of men. It's also been getting precious data.
Technology
The Secret to Sweat-Proof Makeup This Summer? One of These Portable Handheld Fans
Portable fans are having a fashion moment: proving to be extremely handy for keeping makeup on in stifling heat.
Culture
The Summer Print That Unites Princess Diana and Princess Catherine’s Wardrobes
Whether out for the Polo, on royal engagements, or summering in the south of France: both Princess Diana and Kate found gingham to be a lasting staple.
Markets
The U.S. stock market is looking like a rubber band ready to snap
The S&P 500 has been treading water for more than a month now, but beneath the surface of the U.S. equity market, big changes are taking shape.
Technology
The best states for workers to get educated, trained and find a job in America in 2026
These 11 U.S. states excel when it comes to the education level of their workforce, migration patterns, and workforce development programs.
Science
The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. That's because wildfire smoke is spreading and triggering health advisories in at least 17 states from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. It's led to flight delays, the closure of pools and beaches, and the cancellation of many other outdoor activities. Stephanie Sy reports.
Bay Area
The one word missing from Connie Chan’s China policy platform: Taiwan
Plus: Protesters plan to rally Thursday outside billionaire Chris Larsen’s house.
Markets
The stock market has a ‘Magnificent Seven’ problem — but not the one bears are warning about
Wall Street is terrified of a trillion-dollar AI bill — but the payoff is in sight.
Markets
The trucking market is tighter than it’s been in years — but investors are upbeat on J.B. Hunt
Shares of the trucking giant jump 8% after hours, as fuel charges and demand for its railroad-connection business lift results
Culture
These 5 Birkenstock Shoes for Women Have Become Summer Essentials
From the Boston mule to the Gizeh sandal, these five Birkenstock shoes for women are beloved by the street style set for a reason.
California
These California Republicans have one advantage in the race for Congress: Money
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s a rough year to be a Republican running for Congress, especially in California, where voters greenlit new maps designed to oust five GOP incumbents in favor of Democrats. Three were doomed after being drawn into solidly Democratic districts. But there’s one bright […]
California
These California Republicans have one advantage in the race for Congress: Money
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s a rough year to be a Republican running for Congress, especially in California, where voters greenlit new maps designed to oust five GOP incumbents in favor of Democrats. Three were doomed after being drawn into solidly Democratic districts. But there’s one bright […]
Bay Area
These California Republicans have one advantage in the race for Congress: Money
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s a rough year to be a Republican running for Congress, especially in California, where voters greenlit new maps designed to oust five GOP incumbents in favor of Democrats. Three were doomed after being drawn into solidly Democratic districts. But there’s one bright […]
Bay Area
These California Republicans have one advantage in the race for Congress: Money
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s a rough year to be a Republican running for Congress, especially in California, where voters greenlit new maps designed to oust five GOP incumbents in favor of Democrats. Three were doomed after being drawn into solidly Democratic districts. But there’s one bright […]
California
These California Republicans have one advantage in the race for Congress: Money
A clear primary field and a favorable U.S. Supreme Court ruling could help these California Republicans eke out wins in the state’s remaining swing districts.
Technology
This “exotic weirdo” exoplanet has a rocky surface and an atmosphere
Astronomers found a helium atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet — a good sign for the search for life outside the solar system.
Technology
Tiffany Haddish Dons 3D Metallic Gold Shoes at the 2026 ESPYs in New York
The comedian took part in the metallic shoe trend at the event.
Technology
Time’s running out to save $10 on Splatoon Raiders physical preorders
Splatoon Raiders’ July 23rd launch day is almost here, so your window to preorder the physical version at a $10 discount is about to close. The digital version is $49.99, and so is the game on cartridge if you preorder at Walmart. Amazon previously honored the preorder discount, but it’s selling the game at full […] Splatoon Raiders ’ July 23rd launch day is almost here, so your window to preorder the physical version at a $10 discount is about to close. The digital version is $49.99, and so is the game on cartridge if you preorder at Walmart . Amazon previously honored the preorder discount, but it’s selling the game at full price ($59.99), at least for the moment. Nintendo announced in March that certain digital Switch 2 games will be $10 cheaper than the physical versions. However, releases like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Star Fox both had lengthy preorder phases where bo
Technology
Tinashe Announces New Album Popstar
A crunk-inflected single, “Crash Out,” follows last month’s “Too Easy”
Technology
Tom Cruise Praises Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’: “I Can’t Wait to See It Again”
"Thank you for an amazing night in a movie theater," the actor and champion of the theatrical moviegoing experience wrote on social media Thursday ahead of the film's official release.
News
Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle
Election officials in Arizona's most populous county now agree on how to jointly oversee the vote
Technology
True Religion Taps Premier League Player Tyrhys Dolan for Soccer-inspired Men’s Campaign
The collection arrives as World Cup excitement reaches fever pitch, featuring oversize logo T-shirts, fleece hoodies and more.
Global
Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they seek and obtain government approval, a departure from long-standing practice
News
Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others
Bay Area
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges.
News
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
President Donald Trump has fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district
News
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president over the powerful positions.
Technology
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.
Technology
Trump teleprompter aide made $100,000 betting on what Trump would say, reports say
If only someone could have predicted it.
News
Trump's address may focus on the 2020 election. Here's what to know about foreign interference, voting security
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation July 16 with an expected primetime focus on election integrity. Reports from intelligence experts show that the 2020 election was secure and foreign governments' attempts at interference did not affect voting.
Technology
Trump’s CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From Kennedy
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz, expressed support for vaccines, including covid shots, in her confirmation hearing. It’s a distinction from health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
California
Twin toddlers found dead from possible overdose in South L.A. home
LAPD is investigating after two young boys were found dead of a possible overdose.
Culture
Two Key Members of Chinese Money Laundering Network Charged with Laundering $43 Million in Investment Fraud Proceeds
A New York man and woman made an initial appearance today in Brooklyn, New York on charges of conspiracy to launder money derived from cyber investment fraud scams.
Technology
Two Trump health nominees crash and burn in tense Senate hearing
Both nominees flailed in their own unique ways as senators sought answers.
Culture
U.S. designates 2 more Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
President Donald Trump began to extend the terrorist label to Latin American cartels in February 2025 to allow U.S. authorities to take more aggressive action against them or against anyone who the U.S. sees as aiding the groups.
Technology
U.S. expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it strikes back
The interim ceasefire agreed to last month has collapsed, and the region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks by the U.S. and Iran as they battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Technology
U.S. grocery slowdown deepens as shoppers buy fewer items, raising pressure on food companies
New data show the U.S. grocery slowdown is deepening as shoppers buy fewer items, forcing grocers and brands to compete harder on price and value.
Technology
U.S. slaps 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods over 'unfair trade practices'
A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement has also proposed an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods that would stack on top of the 25%, with a decision due within days.
Technology
UFC’s McGregor-Holloway Fight Averages 6.5 Million Viewers Across U.S. and Latin America
UFC’s July 11 main card telecast featuring the 69-second fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway averaged 6.5 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+. That combined stat is according to Nielsen in the U.S. and Adobe Analytic + Channel Partner in Latin America. The two-and-a-half-hour broadcast peaked with 8 million concurrent […]
Culture
UK Politicians Call For Investigation of British Museum’s Removal of ‘Palestine’ from Display
An investigation of internal emails from the British Museum has challenged its claim that the term “Palestine” was removed in response to “audience testing.”
Culture
US designates 2 new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. government has designated two new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
Technology
US imposing 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world’s 10th-biggest economy
Technology
Ugg’s New Fall Shoes Are Built to Be Worn Before Fall
Unlined versions of the Tasman, Classic Mini and Neumel rework the brand’s cold-weather signatures for year-round use.
Technology
Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets Thursday across Ukraine to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister — seen as an innovator of the country's successful drone technology but who clashed with the traditional military establishment.
Technology
Ukrainians take to the streets after Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up
Ukrainian protesters took to the streets of Kyiv on Thursday, decrying Zelenskyy's surprise decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Technology
UnitedHealth blows past estimates, hikes earnings outlook as it reins in costs
The healthcare giant is working to stabilize margins by shrinking membership, exiting unprofitable contracts and pouring $1.5 billion into AI.
Science
UnitedHealth now has an improved outlook for the year. Its stock is rallying.
UnitedHealth’s leadership pointed to “product design changes, improved medical management and better aligned pricing.”
Bay Area
VTA set passenger record during World Cup matches
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority carried 230,000 passengers across the six FIFA World Cup matches hosted in the Bay Area since last month.
Bay Area
VTA set passenger record during World Cup matches
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority carried 230,000 passengers across the six FIFA World Cup matches hosted in the Bay Area since last month.
California
VTA sets special event passenger record during World Cup matches — 230,000 riders
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority carried 230,000 passengers across the six FIFA World Cup matches hosted in the Bay Area since last month, setting its all-time special event ridership record, VTA officials announced this week. The agency also reported setting its single-event ridership record on June 25 for the match between Paraguay and Australia, […] The post VTA sets special event passenger record during World Cup matches — 230,000 riders appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Venice's FIFA Fan Zone promised a free World Cup block party. It didn't happen
Organizers and the city say plans for the Venice World Cup event were rushed after the original organizer pulled out.
Technology
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts Immersive Pop-up Experience Inside New York’s Caffe Paradiso
The in-person activation will serve as a point to discover one of the brand's signature scents: Portofino '97.
News
WATCH LIVE: Trump to address nation from White House
President Donald Trump is expected to deliver an address Thursday from the White House.
News
WATCH: Jennifer Bos makes emotional opening statement about daughter's death in Blanche confirmation hearing
"Illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, the fentanyl crisis and cashless bail. I'm so grateful that the whole of this administration with Todd Blanche leading the DOJ has prioritized all four of these issues," Bos said.
News
WATCH: Rubio speaks at conference on political terrorism
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls "left wing" political terrorism, a marquee issue for Republicans heading into the midterm elections.
News
WATCH: Tillis says he won't vote to confirm Blanche unless nominee meets with Epstein survivors
To clear the committee, attorney general nominee Todd Blanche needs the support of all Republicans.
Science
WHO: Uganda is silent on updates following disclosure of Marburg outbreak
The government of Uganda has gone quiet on an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus that it reported late last month, the WHO acknowledged.
Bay Area
Want Access to New, Less-Crowded Bay Area Hiking Trails? A $10 EBMUD Permit Could Be the Answer
If you’re trying to get away from the crowds on the trail, here’s what a year's access to these East Bay trails and parks could get you.
Technology
Watching Shia LaBeouf Unravel: ‘He Was Exploding on Set’ and in ‘Deep Pain’
In November 2025, writer-director Josh Penn Soskin began production on his debut feature, “The Rooster Prince,” based on his relationship with his late brother, David, a renowned psychiatrist who suffered from bipolar disorder. He cast Shia LaBeouf to play Eli, the character based on his brother, along with Jackson White and Melissa Leo. These are his […]
Bay Area
Water main break floods Los Angeles streets, creates massive sinkhole in West Hollywood
A cleanup operation is now underway in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, after a water main break flooded streets and underground garages, inundated a bus yard, and caused a massive sinkhole.
California
Waymos are everywhere in much of LA. But how many people are taking them?
New data from USC finds that about 5% of L.A. County residents have used Waymos in the last year — a much lower rate than Uber and Lyft.
Technology
We've seen helium baked off a rocky exoplanet's atmosphere
If the large, rocky planet is losing helium, then we can infer what is left behind.
California
WeHo water main break creates sinkhole and array of street closures. Here's what to know
Dramatic footage online showed water rushing down streets and cars slamming into each other.
Technology
Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Severe storms have dumped over 20 inches of rain in parts of Texas, causing significant flooding
Technology
West Hollywood Water Main Break Floods Homes and Cars, Opens Sinkhole
Officials have no timeline for repairs as flooding closes multiple roadways, disrupts Metro bus lines and triggers a sinkhole collapse.
Culture
What No One Tells You About Meeting Your Partner’s Kids
Before I ever met my boyfriend’s kid, I knew I wasn’t owed instant affection. Children are allowed to feel unsure about you. They are allowed to miss the family they had. They are allowed to wonder what your presence means.
Bay Area
What Passengers Should Know About Boat Safety on the San Francisco Bay
Tuesday’s deadly incident is a sobering reminder of the dangers of the bay.
Culture
What Your Life Path Number Reveals About You
By analyzing the numbers from our birth date, we can fully fathom and conceptualize our purpose.
Markets
What makes this cyclospora outbreak different — and why it might not end until August
It’s possible that the cyclosporiasis sickening people across the U.S. has more than one source.
News
What to expect from Trump's address as he revisits 2020 election loss
President Trump is expected to make new claims about foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election. The speech marks an escalation of his years-long effort to relitigate the election he lost. His repeated false claims about the 2020 vote have been rejected by courts, election officials and independent assessments, which found no evidence of widespread fraud. Liz Landers reports.
California
What’s Happening With Temporary Protected Status After the Major Supreme Court Ruling?
What are experts and lawyers saying weeks after the Supreme Court decision that dealt a massive blow to Temporary Protected Status holders?
Culture
What’s up this week: Chamber jazz, the music of 007, dance film festival, and 10,000 Maniacs
This week, chamber jazz ensemble The Westerlies is at Stanford Jazz Fest; SF Symphony performs the music of James Bond; Evanescence brings “Sanctuary” to Shoreline; longstanding alternative band 10,000 Maniacs plays two sold-out shows at The Guild and more.
Bay Area
What’s up this week: Chamber jazz, the music of 007, dance film festival, and 10,000 Maniacs
This week, chamber jazz ensemble The Westerlies is at Stanford Jazz Fest; SF Symphony performs the music of James Bond; Evanescence brings “Sanctuary” to Shoreline; longstanding alternative band 10,000 Maniacs plays two sold-out shows at The Guild and more.
Bay Area
What’s up this week: Chamber jazz, the music of 007, dance film festival, and 10,000 Maniacs
This week, chamber jazz ensemble The Westerlies is at Stanford Jazz Fest; SF Symphony performs the music of James Bond; Evanescence brings “Sanctuary” to Shoreline; longstanding alternative band 10,000 Maniacs plays two sold-out shows at The Guild and more.
Culture
What’s up this week: Chamber jazz, the music of 007, dance film festival, and 10,000 Maniacs
This week, chamber jazz ensemble The Westerlies is at Stanford Jazz Fest; SF Symphony performs the music of James Bond; Evanescence brings “Sanctuary” to Shoreline; longstanding alternative band 10,000 Maniacs plays two sold-out shows at The Guild and more.
Culture
Which Brand Won the World Cup?
As the FIFA World Cup draws to a close, it’s time to assess which brands cut through. But the story is not all about Nike and Adidas. Soccer is emerging as a sustained style influence as much as a sponsorship play.
Technology
While Lana Del Rey Fans Patiently Await ‘Stove’ Country Album, She Secretly Recorded a Companion LP, ‘Spyda’
The singer described the years-in-the-making album as "a commentary of sorts on everything that has been going on."
Bay Area
White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches: Sources
President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars by placing bets on the contents of Trump's speeches, sources say.
Technology
Why Aren’t There More Imax 70mm Screens for ‘The Odyssey’? ‘It’s Not Practical,’ Company Says
Not everyone gets a front-row seat to history. This weekend, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” arrives in theaters nationwide. The sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic is the first-ever movie shot entirely on Imax film cameras. And over the past month, everyone from Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway to Nolan himself have hammered home the same message: […]
Culture
Why Is So Much Clothing Mislabeled?
The fiber information on many garment labels is misleading or even inaccurate. Here’s why it matters.
Technology
Why are people buying so many CDs?
CD sales are apparently going up, reportedly thanks to fans realizing they're an affordable way to support their favorite artists. According to a new report from research firm Luminate, 16.3 million CDs were sold in the first half of 2026 in the US, a 16 percent increase year-over-year. The growth in CD sales was driven […] CD sales are apparently going up , reportedly thanks to fans realizing they're an affordable way to support their favorite artists. According to a new report from research firm Luminate, 16.3 million CDs were sold in the first half of 2026 in the US, a 16 percent increase year-over-year. The growth in CD sales was driven by "collection building, price accessibility, massive albums such as BTS' ARIRANG and a strong K-pop release schedule," Luminate says. Even if you remove K-pop sales from the data, CD sales still went up in the US, increasing 6.7 percent. And it
Technology
Why the live-action Moana is more than just another remake
"Critics of the film are missing what is right in front of them."
Bay Area
Wiener nets $127,000 in campaign donations after viral trans march video
People from across the country decried the constituent’s tirade against Wiener as harassment.
California
Will Ferrell's 'The Hawk' tees up silly sophomoric jokes, but that's why we're here
Ferrell stars alongside Fortune Feimster and Molly Shannon as washed up golfer Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, who is trying to get back on the PGA tour and reconnect with his son.
News
Woman pleads no contest to abuse after 3 kids are found living alone for years
A Michigan woman accused of leaving three children alone for years in a house of squalor has pleaded no contest to child abuse
Bay Area
Wreckage found of sunken boat, body recovered in San Francisco Bay
The San Francisco Police Department has found the wreckage of the vessel Volare.
Technology
xAI can’t deny Grok makes CSAM anymore. So it’s suing users.
Elon Musk's xAI files first lawsuit against Grok user accused of making child sex images.
California
‘A Devastating Outcome’: California Forever Boosters Decry Loss of Shipbuilding Deal
California Forever leaders and supporters are criticizing the slow-moving state and local bureaucracy.
Culture
‘He Was Family’: Jimmy Barnes Reflects on Late Actor Sam Neill
The Cold Chisel frontman leads tributes to the talented Kiwi actor.
Technology
‘Hijamat’ Review: A Gay Muslim and His Family Face Conflicts of Duty and Desire in Uneven Jafar Panahi-Produced Drama
The Iranian Palme d'Or winner also edited writer-director Nader Saeivar's film, which premiered at Karlovy Vary and features a striking cameo from Nastassja Kinski.
Technology
‘La Puta Vida,’ Starring ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ Lead Claudio Cataño, Commences Filming in Chile (EXCLUSIVE)
“La Puta Vida,” a new international feature starring Colombian actor Claudio Cataño – star of Netflix’s acclaimed adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude” – has begun filming in Chile. A five-country co-production led by Columbia’s Red Collision Studios and Chile’s Afro Films, “La Puta Vida” is directed by Chilean filmmaker Sebastián […]
Technology
‘Motor City’ Review: Potsy Ponciroli’s Audacious Thriller — a Scorsese Opera without Dialogue — Announces the Arrival of a Startling Voice
At times, "Motor City" is like a silent movie directed by Scorsese. It draws us in because it’s got a glittering underworld-opera surface, but also because the audience needs to use its noodle a bit to participate in the film’s telling.
Culture
‘Music and Songwriting Has Allowed Me to Grieve:’ Ronan Keating Reflects on Loss, New Music and Superstar Collaborations
The Irish pop veteran is working on a new album, which will feature a song recorded with Ed Sheeran, and is looking to "tick that box" with a one-off concert starring Jose Carreras.
Technology
‘Respect is important’: If my financial adviser said, ‘Hey,’ my wife and I would walk out. Where do you draw the line?
“I met with a financial representative who was not aware that AT&T was the shortened form of American Telephone and Telegraph.”
Technology
‘Romería,’ ‘The Blood Countess,’ ‘Resurrection’ Set for Costa Rica Film Festival as Event Focuses on Afro-Caribbean Cinema and Female Filmmakers
The Costa Rica Film Festival kicks off next week with a program featuring major festival hits such as Carla Simón’s “Romería,” Bi Gan’s “Resurrection,” Diego Céspedes’s “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo,” Ulrike Ottinger’s Isabelle Huppert-starring “The Blood Countess” and Lucrecia Martel’s “Landmarks.” The 14th edition, taking place in San Jose between July 23 and […]
Bay Area
‘Section 415’ podcast: LeBron James speculation sweeps through Summer League
The Warriors are in the mix to sign one of the greatest players in NBA history, but no one inside the organization knows when he’ll make a decision.
Technology
‘The Claudia Winkleman Show’ Canceled at BBC After One Season: ‘I Was Just Too Nervous To Enjoy It’
“The Claudia Winkleman Show” is officially being canceled after one season. Variety understands it was host Claudia Winkleman’s decision not to return. “I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for giving me the opportunity, to the guests who agreed to come and chat to me, and the production team who were simply excellent,” Winkleman said in […]
Technology
‘The Hawk’ Review: Will Ferrell and a Stellar Supporting Cast Are Wasted in Netflix’s Whiff of a Golf Comedy
Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro and Luke Wilson co-star in a show that will remind you of better golf comedies and Ferrell-fronted sports stories.
Technology
‘The Implications Are Global’: International Music Publishers Welcomes Australian Government’s ‘Landmark’ Statement on AI
Australia's PM remarked that writers, musicians, artists and journalists “must retain ownership and control of their work,” and that “our laws will spell that out, plain as day."
Technology
‘The Odyssey’ Cast Guide: All the Heroes, Gods and Characters in Christopher Nolan’s Greek Epic
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic “The Odyssey” is, well, epic. Releasing in theaters July 17, Nolan’s latest film reimagines the famous Greek tale of Odysseus, starring Matt Damon as the king of Ithaca. After teaching the Trojans that maybe you should look a giant, wooden gift horse in the mouth, Odysseus and his […]
Technology
‘The Odyssey’ Puts Hollywood Shine on Jewelry’s Antiquity Moment
Ancient artifacts, Roman coins and old-world materials were already simmering across the jewelry market. Zendaya and Anne Hathaway have brought them into the red-carpet glare.
Bay Area
‘We wanted quirky, but not weird’: Remodeling a historic home without losing its charm
What started as a pinprick leak in the tubing of the refrigerator’s ice-maker — a problem that initially seemed minor enough to fix with a fan and some drying — turned into a full-scale kitchen remodel.
Bay Area
‘We wanted quirky, but not weird’: Remodeling a historic home without losing its charm
What started as a pinprick leak in the tubing of the refrigerator’s ice-maker — a problem that initially seemed minor enough to fix with a fan and some drying — turned into a full-scale kitchen remodel.
News
‘We wanted quirky, but not weird’: Remodeling a historic home without losing its charm
What started as a pinprick leak in the tubing of the refrigerator’s ice-maker — a problem that initially seemed minor enough to fix with a fan and some drying — turned into a full-scale kitchen remodel.
News
‘We wanted quirky, but not weird’: Remodeling a historic home without losing its charm
What started as a pinprick leak in the tubing of the refrigerator’s ice-maker — a problem that initially seemed minor enough to fix with a fan and some drying — turned into a full-scale kitchen remodel.
Culture
“The Most Surprising Twist of My Life”: Savannah Miller on Pregnancy at 47
Twenty-one years after having her first baby, designer Savannah Miller is getting ready to do it all again—at 47. Here, she reflects on the unexpected joys of a midlife pregnancy.