A Milpitas resident is speaking out after thieves used an Amazon disguise to target her home and steal a safe filled with irreplaceable family heirlooms and legal documents worth more than $70,000.
Bob Chapek expounds at length about his termination from Disney and his belief that ex-CEO Bob Iger stabbed him in the back in his forthcoming book, “Behind the Castle Walls.” Chapek, in recounting his 30-year career at the Mouse House, offers a number of other revelations in the memoir. Variety obtained an advance copy of […]
In Charles Spencer's book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,' he reveals details about the late princess' battle with eating disorders and the press, and the affair that upended her marriage.
The husband of missing coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard issued an appeal to keep her story visible on the six-month anniversary of her disappearance in March. Chris Hillyard said in a video that investigators and supporters continue to search for answers and are focusing the search on specific areas, using drones to hunt for clues […] The post 6 months after Amy Hillyard disappeared, family and friends continue search appeared first on Local News Matters .
Don’t look now, but there are some technical reasons to believe that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was right when he declared to the financial markets that “I am the house now.”
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The 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival opened on Sept. 24 with an AI robot dance by Unitree, a tribute to four late friends of the festival and the East-West Award for Hong Kong director Ann Hui. The ceremony took place at the Platform, the festival’s signature open-air theater inside the ancient […]
Total net income for U.S. property/casualty mutual insurers doubled compared to 2024 to about $42.6 billion in 2025 as underwriting income surged to about $14.8 billion from a loss of $7.2 billion in 2024. According to a recent A.M. Best …
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will present its Screen Icon Award to Indian actor, director and producer Aamir Khan at its 37th edition, with a 25th-anniversary Special Presentation screening of “Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India” alongside director Ashutosh Gowariker. The festival opens with South Korean thriller “The Assassin(s),” directed by Hur Jin-ho […]
Four states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures in November, marking the fourth time in five years that millions of Americans will weigh in on their states’ abortion rules. The measures follow the Supreme Court’s “Dobbs” decision, which upended federal abortion protections.
After sustaining extensive damage from waves brought on by Hurricane Marie in early September, the Long Beach peninsula will soon be threatened by Hurricane Polo.
Locals in Pacifica have had enough of Airbnb.  In recent years, the number of listings from the short-term rental platform increased 70% in the city just south of San Francisco that’s known for its crashing waves and coastal trails. The local police department has received more than a hundred reports of loud parties and trespassers. […]
Ludwig may have had his breakout moment with 2012's 'The Hunger Games,' but feels he just reached his "I made it" moment with a stacked lineup of projects, from 'Unabomber' to 'The White Lotus' to his directorial debut 'Billings.'
Alexander Ludwig is meeting me on Zoom from a small cafe in the south of France. “Apologies, but my internet connection in my Airbnb is so terrible,” he says. “Hopefully it doesn’t get too loud.” Then he cracks, “This is my really hard life right now.” Life is anything but hard for the 34-year-old actor. […]
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has rebuffed a Trump administration effort to dictate how homeless service organizations in Los Angeles can seek millions of dollars in federal housing funds.
Bernstein analysts suggest Wall Street isn’t properly modeling the extent to which gross margins, a profit metric, could take a hit due to the rising costs of smartphone components.
Ari Emanuel has spent more than three decades making deals, building companies and occasionally screaming his way through Hollywood. Now, the superagent-turned-media mogul is telling his own story. In a new memoir “Roll the Calls,” released Sept. 22, Emanuel chronicles his rise from the CAA mailroom to one of the most powerful positions in entertainment […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Las compañías de seguros están comenzando a emitir nuevas pólizas en California después de años de reticencia debido al creciente riesgo de incendios forestales. El Departamento de Seguros del estado afirma que esto […] The post Aseguradoras dicen que están empezando a emitir nuevas pólizas de seguro de viviendas en California, pero ¿cuántas? appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
This article is also available in English. Read it here. Las compañías de seguros están comenzando a emitir nuevas pólizas en California después de años de reticencia debido al creciente riesgo de incendios forestales. El Departamento de Seguros del estado afirma que esto significa que las nuevas regulaciones del comisionado saliente Ricardo Lara, destinadas a […]
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Advocates are calling on Home Depot to denounce ICE raids at their stores nationwide — and for Concord city officials to do more to protect immigrants.
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet with sets up to 6 feet and astronomical tides of 6.0-6.5 feet expected, leading to minor tidal overflow. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From early Friday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow and minor coastal erosion expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to be around 6.2 feet, gradually building over 6.5 feet by Sunday.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. There is a risk of moderate coastal flooding especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Primarily south-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the late morning high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal Flood Advisory products will likely be needed for Monday and Tuesday.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows possible especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet with sets up to 6 feet through next Tuesday. Astronomical tides of 6.0-6.5 feet through Sunday, rising to 6.5-7.0 feet Monday through Wednesday leading to minor tidal overflow. * WHERE...Beaches of Orange and San Diego Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow and minor coastal erosion expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will approach 7.0 feet each morning Monday through Wednesday. These water levels in combination with elevated surf provides a window for moderate coastal flooding on Monday and Tuesday, especially along south and southwest-facing beaches.
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet with sets up to 6 feet this weekend. Astronomical tides of 6.0-6.5 feet expected, leading to minor tidal overflow. * WHERE...Beaches of Orange and San Diego Counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow and minor coastal erosion expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to be around 6.2 feet today, gradually rising to over 6.5 feet Sunday.
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Bleecker Street has tapped Frank Martinez as the head of distribution. Martinez will join the film company immediately and will oversee its theatrical distribution strategies, planning and execution across the Bleecker Street and Crosswalk slates. “Frank is one of the most insightful, analytical and creative minds in theatrical distribution,” said Kent Sanderson, the CEO of […]
Sony’s “Resident Evil,” last week’s zombie-infested box office champion, will face a few new challengers as it attempts to stay No. 1 for the second week in a row. Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame Encore” re-release, Paramount and Brad Pitt’s survival thriller “Heart of the Beast,” A24 and Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime” and Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s animated […]
The Brightline companies that bet more than $5 billion on developing the nation’s only privately held passenger railroad are reworking their debt in bankruptcy court, but the bright yellow trains will continue running between Miami and Orlando
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, President Trump's warm welcome for the Chinese leader and Trump banning some journalists from the White House.
Bryce Dallas Howard is calling on Hollywood to make a change. While at Variety’s L.A. Power of Women event on Wednesday in Beverly Hills, the actress and filmmaker reflected on the declining statistics for women directors in Hollywood. A 2025 study described the year as a “Great Recession” for female filmmakers, with just nine women […]
Wine sales have decreased by more than 20% over a five-year period, causing prices paid for grapes to drop and prompting California growers to take roughly a quarter of the state's vineyards out of production.
A few years back, I was at a beachside Easter egg hunt, watching my kids dash through sand dunes searching for sweet treats. My phone buzzed in my pocket; I ignored it. A moment later, it buzzed again. I pulled it out, glanced down, and saw a "motion detected" notification from my security camera. "Just […] I used Google’s Nest Doorbell (left), Aqara’s HomeKit-compatible G400 (center), and the Ring Pro 4K (right) to test the new AI features of Gemini for Home, Apple Intelligence for Home, and Amazon’s Ring. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge A few years back, I was at a beachside Easter egg hunt, watching my kids dash through sand dunes searching for sweet treats. My phone buzzed in my pocket; I ignored it. A moment later, it buzzed again. I pulled it out, glanced down, and saw a "motion detected" notification from my security camera. "Just my dog in the yard," I though
Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a major VR product this week, with the company turning to Disney, Imax, Dolby, James Cameron and others to help create a cadence of content.
Investors in a catastrophe bond targeting Mexico are betting they’ll be spared losses as Hurricane Polo looks set to avoid landfall as a dangerously destructive storm. “I’d never say never,” said Florian Steiger, chief executive of Zurich-based cat-bond manager Icosa …
In the midst of a community outcry to curtail speeding and reckless driving on highways 84 and 35, changes are on the way: Caltrans, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol announced plans for boosting traffic enforcement and improving road infrastructure. The post Changes ahead: More cops, new safety improvements announced to combat fatalities and accidents on highways 84 and 35 appeared first on The Almanac .
Chinatown stands its ground San Francisco’s renowned community resists the pressures of gentrification and cultural dilution By Kelcie Lee 🏮 Bay City News September 25, 2026 Narrow streets bustling with shoppers, rumbling cable cars, renowned dim sum, hidden alleyways, streams of red lanterns — they’re all unmistakable emblems of San Francisco’s world-famous Chinatown. It has […] The post Chinatown stands its ground: San Francisco’s iconic community resists cultural dilution appeared first on Local News Matters .
Chris Hansen finally took a seat for “Primetime,” and he was not happy about the portrayal of himself. The former “To Catch a Predator” host said on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” in August that he left the offices of distributor A24 without seeing the film due to the legal agreement they wanted him to […]
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Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, particularly in the eastern province of North Kivu where cases have surged 73% over three weeks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg's card is now the third-most expensive NBA card and fifth-highest sports card, surpassing Flagg's previous best by 20 times.
Cricut announced its first crafting machines with printing capabilities that are primarily designed as all-in-one solutions for turning photos and other images into pre-cut stickers. The Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print are also two of the smallest machines in the company's current lineup and seem ideal for those whose crafting aspirations […] Cricut announced its first crafting machines with printing capabilities that are primarily designed as all-in-one solutions for turning photos and other images into pre-cut stickers. The Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print are also two of the smallest machines in the company's current lineup and seem ideal for those whose crafting aspirations may be limited by their available storage space. Starting at $299 , the Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut is the larger and more expensive of the two n
Crypto exchange Bitget reported an estimated $351.6 million in unauthorized transfers from some of its wallets and temporarily suspended withdrawals. “User funds are safe,” Chief Executive Gracy Chen said in a post on X early Friday in Singapore. “The full …
A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida convicted a Cuban National for his role in an international alien smuggling and money laundering conspiracy.
Shares of cybersecurity companies have soared in recent months on bets that the threats posed by cutting-edge AI models will be a boon for their businesses. But some of the stocks have run up so much that investors are questioning …
Top White House trade official Jamieson Greer said the two days of talks between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi brought some trade matter agreements.
A VAST MAJORITY of elementary school teachers said in a survey that their students use laptops, tablets and other devices in class, according to a Walton Family Foundation and Gallup report released last week. The survey collected responses in May 2026 from a nationally representative sample of over 2,000 K-12 public school teachers, reported K-12 […] The post Devices are ubiquitous in elementary school, but survey says teachers split on the benefits appeared first on Local News Matters .
A memo sent by a Disney legal executive said the company is overhauling "how work gets done," which requires "taking a dispassionate look at every aspect of how we do our work, so we can do it in a more efficient and cost-effective manner."
The 1980 film starring Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin will be re-released in theaters for one week with ticket proceeds benefiting the Dollywood Foundation
The weeklong theatrical run from Oct. 9 will see net proceeds from ticket sales supporting the flagship Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launched by the late Queen of Country Music.
Dolly Parton’s hit 1980 comedy “9 to 5” will return to theaters next month for one week in the wake of the country superstar’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80. All U.S. ticket sales will be donated to The Dollywood Foundation to support its flagship program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. “9 to 5” will […]
As the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive takes effect, brands must back up environmental marketing with specific evidence—or risk silence becoming its own liability.
The singer's shows tonight and tomorrow in Foxborough, Massachusetts have been axed due to a nor'easter forecast to hit the East Coast. Stadium owner Robert Kraft had objected to former opening act Macklemore's "Free Palestine" statements before he was dropped from the tour.
Ed Sheeran's Friday and Saturday concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., have been canceled 'due to severe weather warnings' in the region, Messina Touring announced Friday.
Ed Sheeran’s challenging month continues as a pair of his high-profile stadium shows have been canceled due to weather. The pop star’s Sept. 25 and 26 shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., have been nixed due to a nor’easter that’s set to hit the East Coast, with heavy rain and strong winds. “Due to […]
A section of railway in San Clemente, as well as other portions in coastal Orange County, have repeatedly shut down for landslides, coastal erosion and rockfalls. Another stormy winter is coming.
London’s new venue Apple Music Hall has announced its inaugural lineup, including performances from Elton John, Charli xcx, Burna Boy and more. John is set to open the venue — a state-of-the-art, 600-capacity facility at Battersea Power Station — with a concert on Monday. Apple Music Hall’s lineup through the end of the year will […]
In "Mariachi Meets the Smiths," Mariachi Tierra Mia will combine two of the most influential sounds in Mexican American culture in a show at the Ford on Sept. 27.
The Justice Department said in June that it would no longer enforce laws that prioritized people with disabilities living and receiving services in their communities, rather than in nursing homes…
An Alabama jury will hear the state’s claims that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young users and misled consumers about its safety, in the first case against the company to reach trial in …
Celebrities have long understood that sometimes the best wedding venue requires a passport. George and Amal Clooney turned Venice into the backdrop for their multi-day 2014 celebration, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas took over Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace for their lavish 2018 nuptials, and Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker brought their guests to Portofino for […]
The Oscar-nominated actress appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair, where she said, "because so many people actively weren’t [talking about Palestine], that made me even more confused — and kind of probably even more in the right to talk about it.”
Florence Pugh revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that she has likely lost hundreds of thousands of followers on social media over the last few years because she is so outspoken in support of Palestine. The Oscar nominee has routinely shared links for humanitarian aid to Palestinians and made headlines last September for her […]
Florida’s Brightline has filed for bankruptcy protection after years of lower-than-expected revenue left it unable to repay billions it borrowed to finance the Miami-to-Orlando private railroad. Brightline Holdings LLC and certain other parent entities filed for Chapter 11 on Thursday …
A former operations manager at a San Jose high school pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this week to two counts of online child enticement and two counts of receipt of child pornography. The charges against 46-year-old Todd Baldwin were brought by federal prosecutors after he was accused of paying underage boys — including at […] The post Former San Jose high school manager convicted of paying minors to make porn appeared first on Local News Matters .
Cameron John Wagenius, 22, a former Army soldier who was most recently stationed in Texas, was sentenced today to 70 months in prison and ordered to pay $294,978 in restitution for conspiring to hack into telecommunications companies’ databases, access sensitive records, and extort the companies by threatening to release the stolen data unless ransoms were paid.
The former husband of a 29-year-old woman reported missing in 2007 has been arrested after advances in DNA technology helped investigators identify remains found beneath a California cabin.
Texas Republicans redrew the state's congressional map last year, making a bet that Latino voters who broke for President Trump in 2024 could be the foundation for victory in 2026. But as Liz Landers reports, immigration crackdowns and rising everyday costs in South Texas may be splintering the GOP's new coalition.
A 16-point comeback against the Sparks showed how Natalie Nakase’s group has evolved from an inaugural-season surprise into a legitimate WNBA title contender.
At Columbia’s Fashion, Energy and Climate Summit, the designer challenged luxury’s reliance on synthetic fibers and made the case for a more holistic approach to materials, waste and sustainability.
For the third year in a row, I've been scared out of my wits by a new Silent Hill game. First it was the modern remake of Silent Hill 2, then the Japan-set spinoff Silent Hill F. Now I find myself slowly crawling through a quaint Scottish town in Silent Hill: Townfall, trying my best […] For the third year in a row, I've been scared out of my wits by a new Silent Hill game. First it was the modern remake of Silent Hill 2 , then the Japan-set spinoff Silent Hill F . Now I find myself slowly crawling through a quaint Scottish town in Silent Hill: Townfall , trying my best not to get brutally murdered by demonic creatures chasing me through the streets. It's been a remarkable turnaround for a franchise that once seemed like it was on life support. And when you combine it with a strong run from Resident Evil across games and film, you have gaming's two biggest horror franchises both at
News of Gary Anderson's death came via the band's official Instagram account, which stated that the singer passed away on the evening of Sept. 21 in Sydney, Australia.
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain — Finland’s Gaussian Scout (formerly listed Virtual Location Scouting) and Spain’s Pixentinel claimed the top prizes at the 2026 Zinemaldia Startup Challenge, the San Sebastián Festival’s flagship technology competition. Gaussian Scout, a browser-based virtual location scouting platform being developed by Finnish cinematographer Antti Ahokoivu, won Best European Project with its €10,000 and […]
A Georgia Court of Appeals decision will stand, absolving five insurers of liability coverage and putting an end to long-running litigation stemming from revelations of child sexual abuse at boarding school. The Supreme Court of Georgia this month declined to …
Duo clarifies days after announcing To Whom It Still Concerns Tour that producer won’t join singer on the road; “He is my Producer (a great one at that) ! not a performing artist by trade,” Green writes
What happens when the hackers aren't human? That's the question at the center of a public policy debate following disclosures by leading tech companies that their AI models went rogue and hacked into other organizations.
The sun set on a perfect fall evening in New York City as emerging writers, directors and producers mingled with industry giants in a rustic Greenwich Village penthouse. As hors d’oeuvres and a never-ending supply of lemon water were passed around the room, the crowd awaited the announcement of this year’s Chanel x Tribeca Through […]
Hannah Einbinder is speaking out after being arrested earlier Thursday while protesting an appearance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The “Hacks” star, who was protesting alongside Sarah Sherman, Susan Sarandon and others, posted on her Instagram story asking her followers to focus on “the devastating genocidal war Israel is waging against the people of […]
Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were arrested after protesting the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations in New York City. Cynthia Nixon, Elliot Page, Indya Moore, Mary Beth Barone, Caleb Hearon and Sarah Sherman were also at the demonstration.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As the Lucas Fire tore through Mendocino and Lake Counties, two portable fire hydrants sprouted from Lake County’s Keeling Park, pumping water directly from Clear Lake. It was the first test of a homegrown solution to a problem the state is only beginning […] The post He knows his community is going to burn again. Now he’s making sure they’re ready appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As the Lucas Fire tore through Mendocino and Lake Counties, two portable fire hydrants sprouted from Lake County’s Keeling Park, pumping water directly from Clear Lake. It was the first test of a homegrown solution to a problem the state is only beginning […] The post He knows his community is going to burn again. Now he’s making sure they’re ready appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As the Lucas Fire tore through Mendocino and Lake Counties, two portable fire hydrants sprouted from Lake County’s Keeling Park, pumping water directly from Clear Lake. It was the first test of a homegrown solution to a problem the state is only beginning […] The post He knows his community is going to burn again. Now he’s making sure they’re ready appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As the Lucas Fire tore through Mendocino and Lake Counties, two portable fire hydrants sprouted from Lake County’s Keeling Park, pumping water directly from Clear Lake. It was the first test of a homegrown solution to a problem the state is only beginning […] The post He knows his community is going to burn again. Now he’s making sure they’re ready appeared first on The Almanac .
Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits. Vice President Vance also announced plans to cancel coverage for nearly 760,000 people, citing claims of widespread fraud. Geoff Bennett discussed with Larry Levitt of KFF.
A mudslide in the Inland Empire has closed off several mountain roads. The slide occurred amid what the National Weather Service described as heavy rain from thunderstorms.
Mayor Daniel Lurie commissioned a working group of neighborhood residents, labor leaders and city officials in the wake of a shocking report about the labor leader.
For years, artificial intelligence researchers have warned of ways the technology could wipe out humanity: AI bots could design an unstoppable disease, unleash a nuclear war, or transform all of Earth into paper clip factories, as one thought experiment goes. …
Paramount CEO David Ellison's antitrust settlement eased some theatrical concerns, but questions remain about what happens when the five-year agreement ends.
Remember the Tesla Semi? The long-gestating, heavy-duty truck first introduced in concept form in 2017 is finally in volume production as of April 2026 - nearly a decade after its initial introduction. On Thursday evening, the company held yet another event for the Semi to demonstrate to customers and investors that the long wait was […] Remember the Tesla Semi? The long-gestating, heavy-duty truck first introduced in concept form in 2017 is finally in volume production as of April 2026 - nearly a decade after its initial introduction. On Thursday evening, the company held yet another event for the Semi to demonstrate to customers and investors that the long wait was finally over. The event was held at Tesla's new Semi factory next to Gigafactory Nevada, where the company says it can build 50,000 trucks a year, or 1,000 per week. The purpose was to announce a raft of new (and old)
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The tension between tourists, Californians living in the state’s coastal enclaves, and the tech companies that profit from vacation rentals is coming to a boil. The small coastal city of Pacifica has recently become the poster child for the battle between Airbnb and […] The post How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The tension between tourists, Californians living in the state’s coastal enclaves, and the tech companies that profit from vacation rentals is coming to a boil. The small coastal city of Pacifica has recently become the poster child for the battle between Airbnb and […] The post How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The tension between tourists, Californians living in the state’s coastal enclaves, and the tech companies that profit from vacation rentals is coming to a boil. The small coastal city of Pacifica has recently become the poster child for the battle between Airbnb and […] The post How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast appeared first on The Almanac .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The tension between tourists, Californians living in the state’s coastal enclaves, and the tech companies that profit from vacation rentals is coming to a boil. The small coastal city of Pacifica has recently become the poster child for the battle between Airbnb and […] The post How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Residents of cities like Pacifica want to limit the presence of visitors and corporations. Companies like Airbnb want to keep their lucrative coastal listings. That tension has led to increased attempts to influence a small but powerful committee.
Virtually all of the 175,000 public comments on a 2022 FDA proposal to ban menthol cigarettes were form letters, most echoing tobacco industry talking points.
Wendy Figone leads a regular series of guided therapy walks in partnership with the San Mateo County Parks Foundation. The post How a Coastside forest therapy guide is helping people reconnect with nature in Peninsula parks appeared first on The Almanac .
Wendy Figone leads a regular series of guided therapy walks in partnership with the San Mateo County Parks Foundation. The post How a Coastside forest therapy guide is helping people reconnect with nature in Peninsula parks appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Wendy Figone leads a regular series of guided therapy walks in partnership with the San Mateo County Parks Foundation. The post How a Coastside forest therapy guide is helping people reconnect with nature in Peninsula parks appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Wendy Figone leads a regular series of guided therapy walks in partnership with the San Mateo County Parks Foundation. The post How a Coastside forest therapy guide is helping people reconnect with nature in Peninsula parks appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
It is getting harder for college students and recent graduates to be seen in the job market as AI is used as a hiring tool and demanded by employers as a skill.
Jamie Wilhelm and Sunit Gogia of Fort Washington Investment Advisors expect the AI wave to continue, but describe leading indicators of an eventual downturn.
As the title implies, “Never After Dark” is a horror film that isn’t stuck in the shadows. “There’s something very tactile and direct, and a lot of it takes place during the day or at least fairly bright interiors,” writer and director Dave Boyle says. “We talked a lot about evoking darkness instead of just […]
Hurricane Nolo is threatening Hawaii, a state already raked by multiple natural disasters since March that have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Nolo’s top winds reached 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour as it churned about 450 …
Residents on Hawaii's Big Island were bracing Friday for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico was still under the threat of Hurricane Polo as it headed toward the Baja Peninsula after bringing storm conditions to the southwestern coast.
Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island are bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico is still under threat of Polo.
The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024.
In 2019, Max Winkler was an indie film director about to level up. Having cut his teeth directing sitcoms in the ’10s — including “New Girl,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Fresh Off the Boat” — 2017’s dark comedy “Flower” was warmly received by audiences. His next film was the gritty boxing drama “Jungleland,” which starred Charlie […]
Guests didn’t leave this year’s Variety Power of Women event empty-handed. After a glitzy evening at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Wednesday night (featuring powerhouse performances from Jennifer Hudson and Normani), attendees were gifted with a curated bag of over 90 products, including skincare items from Goop and Clarins, beauty products from Ilia and Laura […]
Music producer Leland speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about his Hollywood home studio, his collaborator Troye Sivan's new album and making queer art.
It's right there in the name: "Insta360" makes 360-degree cameras, ones that film every angle simultaneously so you can shoot first and frame later. It didn't invent the idea, but Insta360 has become so synonymous with 360 cameras that it dominates the category with 73 percent of worldwide marketshare. It's preparing to ship so many […] It's right there in the name: "Insta360" makes 360-degree cameras, ones that film every angle simultaneously so you can shoot first and frame later . It didn't invent the idea, but Insta360 has become so synonymous with 360 cameras that it dominates the category with 73 percent of worldwide marketshare . It's preparing to ship so many cameras, it just spent $298 million - more than GoPro's entire valuation - on memory chips alone. But as Insta360 sells its 10 millionth camera and opens its first flagship US store in New York City's Times Square, it'
A former Delaware insurance agent has been ordered to serve three years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of felony theft involving the misappropriation of clients’ funds, the Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) reported. Zenaida Nieves-Cordero was also …
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said on Friday it had agreed to settle an A$2.8 billion ($1.96 billion) Credit Suisse lawsuit over losses linked to the collapse of finance firm Greensill Capital. Here are some key details: The insurer did not …
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners defended its supervision of Wall Street’s influence over insurers and their bets on private credit, as the group seeks to dispel US Senator Elizabeth Warren’s doubts about potential regulatory gaps. In a letter Thursday …
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon.
The Trump administration is running a pro-Trump ad on cable news featuring Trump boasting about his record and vowing the US "will never be a communist country."
James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died, his lawyer said Thursday.
Few artists have cast as vast an influence in as short a time as Joy Division, the pioneering Manchester post-punk quartet whose dark, haunting songs and sound helped shape many genres and scenes that were to follow, from the obvious — indie-rock, goth, industrial — to the less-obvious, like electronic dance music. Yet the fact […]
A judge on Wednesday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit accusing The Des Moines Register and its former pollster of misrepresenting the state of the 2024 presidential race, rejecting the president’s claim that the newspaper’s poll coverage violated Iowa’s consumer fraud law. …
On Thursday, the Attorney General gathered victims and survivor families together at the first Summit on Victims of Violent Crime ahead of National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims on September 25.
Ken Griffin is running into opposition to his plans to build a personal heliport in Miami Beach, in a rare instance of pushback to the financier’s South Florida development spree. The leaders of eight luxury condominiums lining Biscayne Bay are …
The retailer will host a monthslong Hyper Ground pop-up in New York showcasing more than 30 K-beauty brands, most of which have yet to debut at U.S. retail.
An out-of-state conviction came to light in another case, where a defense attorney alleges the officer misrepresented facts to make an arrest. He left LBPD in June.
City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto’s office hasn’t said if it’s investigating the Lineage fire. Two candidates for city attorney say it should have acted immediately.
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Reservoir. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Waves 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Lance Oppenheim has always lived in reality, but not all his subjects do. The documentarian has built a career out of pointing his camera at people, from the retirees of “Some Kind of Heaven” to the unregulated donors of “Spermworld” and the self-appointed royalty of “Ren Faire.” And this year, he trades obscurity for two […]
A Las Vegas woman made her initial appearance in federal court on Wednesday for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, and possession of two firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime as a result of a Las Vegas Homeland Security Task Force investigation.
Lawyers for Arnold Schwarzenegger requested increased court security after an attorney posted a "Terminator"-themed ad revealing details of the former governor's trial appearance.
Lena Dunham is all business in first look images from upcoming Channel 4/A24 comedy “It Gets Worse.” Dunham guest stars as Greta in the series, which was written, created by and stars Leo Reich. In the first look at the actor in character she is pictured sitting at a wooden desk with a CEO nameplate […]
San Jose touts its Vision Zero pledge to eliminate traffic fatalities. But instead of preserving safe commuter routes, airport and city officials are pushing forward with a permanent closure that will force cyclists into dangerous, high-speed traffic. Early this year in April, San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) posted 30-day notices announcing the permanent closure... The post Li: San Jose airport’s closure of vital bike route exposes hollow traffic safety pledge appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Library Closure: Oct. 12, 2026 All library branches will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13. Online check-outs of books, movies and more are available via our digital library here . Calendar Mon, 10/12/2026 - 00:00 - Mon, 10/12/2026 - 23:59 Library Events Off Digital Library Hayward Public Library Downtown Branch: 888 C Street Weekes Branch: 27300 Patrick Avenue Hayward , CA 94541 United States Phone (510) 293-8685
Library Commission Meeting: Sept. 28, 2026 The Library Commission meets monthly on the 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. The Library Commission advises the Hayward City Council on library policies including hours of service, fines and fees, library programs, capital improvements, Federal and State legislation affecting libraries, parking for library users, special services to persons with disabilities, cooperation with neighboring libraries, improvements in service, publicity and promotion, location of service outlets, equipment needs, policies governing the use of the meeting room, bilingual library programs, cooperation with other community agencies, and more. Want to learn more? Check out the full agenda for tonight below : Agenda and Reports Calendar Mon, 09/28/2026 - 18:30 Off Library Commission Hayward City Hall 777 B Street Hayward , CA United States
Long Beach has been working toward this vision since it adopted its bicycle master plan 25 years ago, now with mounting urgency as auto-related fatalities rise.
City Hall and the utility aimed for a fresh start after Lurie was elected. Frustration has grown in the administration, especially since the December blackout.
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Shocking video captured the moment a man was struck and nearly run over following what appeared to be a parking lot fender bender at a busy Southern California shopping plaza.
James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died in Pittsburgh, his lawyer said Thursday. He was 76.
Tom Holland has found his dance partners for Sony’s yet-to-be-titled Fred Astaire biopic: Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter. As previously announced, Holland will play the debonair dancer in the upcoming Sony film, directed by Paul King, with Amy Pascal producing. Golden Globe nominee Qualley (“Maid,” “The Substance,” “Love of Your Life”) will star as Adele […]
As a teen-drama specialist, he helmed the pilot of that series and the ones for ‘Veronica Mars,’ ‘Everwood’ and ‘Relativity.’ He worked on ‘My So-Called Life’ as well.
Beazley announced new cyber cover to support businesses manage the risks arising from their own use of AI. Beazley’s latest endorsements respond to risks that can emerge when businesses deploy AI within their own operations. An industry-first AI Voluntary Shutdown …
The two mayoral hopefuls were effectively neck and neck as they pulled in donations of up to $1,800 while also tapping the city's pool of taxpayer matching funds.
Yesterday, with a little prodding, it was discovered that Meta's Muse would expose its filesystem to curious users. The files offered a fascinating peek under the hood of an AI chatbot, and appeared to expose details we weren't meant to see, not least because Muse itself told people, including us, it wasn't supposed to reveal […] Yesterday, with a little prodding, it was discovered that Meta's Muse would expose its filesystem to curious users. The files offered a fascinating peek under the hood of an AI chatbot, and appeared to expose details we weren't meant to see, not least because Muse itself told people, including us, it wasn't supposed to reveal them. But today Muse will eagerly offer up the contents of its file system when you ask for it. That appears to be because, as Meta's Nat Friedman later said, this is the " intended behavior. " In a post on X, Meta Superintelligence L
President Trump struck the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in his first term, but threw out that trade agreement after retaking office last year. He imposed steep tariffs on both neighbors and even started a trade war with Canada. To discuss trade talks between the countries, Amna Nawaz spoke with Mexico's foreign secretary, Roberto Velasco Álvarez.
The timing of an Nvidia product ramp may require a balancing act for Micron investors, as some estimated revenue shifts toward next year instead of this year.
Remember when Microsoft wanted everyone to know that "Copilot Plus PCs" were the ones to get, because those were the PCs that that'd have enough built-in AI muscle to get things done? Two and a half years later, Microsoft and Qualcomm seem to be admitting the brand is already dead. Windows Central's Zac Bowden reports […] Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introducing the company’s Copilot Plus PC initiative. | Image: Allison Johnson Remember when Microsoft wanted everyone to know that "Copilot Plus PCs" were the ones to get, because those were the PCs that that'd have enough built-in AI muscle to get things done? Two and a half years later, Microsoft and Qualcomm seem to be admitting the brand is already dead. Windows Central 's Zac Bowden reports that even though the new 12-inch Microsoft Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop technically meet the system requirements for a Copilot Plus
After teasing its new Copilot "super app" last month, Microsoft is officially unveiling it today. The redesigned Copilot app bundles three AI capabilities into a single interface of chat, coding, and agents. As part of the launch, Microsoft is also rebranding Scout, the AI personal assistant it unveiled at Build earlier this year, as Autopilot. […] After teasing its new Copilot "super app" last month , Microsoft is officially unveiling it today. The redesigned Copilot app bundles three AI capabilities into a single interface of chat, coding, and agents. As part of the launch, Microsoft is also rebranding Scout, the AI personal assistant it unveiled at Build earlier this year, as Autopilot. This new Copilot app will have three tabs for Home, Code, and Autopilot, with Home combining Copilot Chat and Cowork together. It's the default landing experience for Copilot users, and Microsoft
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that he has filed a civil lawsuit and an $18.5 million settlement of the civil lawsuit with Partners in Nutrition, d/b/a Partners in Quality Care (“PIN”), that resolves claims that the non-profit knowingly defrauded …
Three school districts in Monterey County will ask voters this November to approve issuing bonds to fund school services and maintenance, while another will seek to raise money through a parcel tax increase. Carmel Unified School District, North Monterey County Unified School District, and the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District — which includes parts […] The post Monterey County school districts ask voters to approve funding for repairs, services appeared first on Local News Matters .
The 69th Monterey Jazz Festival opens Friday afternoon at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, kicking off a four-day run through Sunday. Organizers say the festival, which starts around 3 p.m., is the longest continuously running jazz festival in the world. Crowds and increased traffic are expected around the fairgrounds at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey. The post Monterey Jazz Festival opens Friday for 69th year appeared first on Local News Matters .
Hudson Pacific-owned Quixote sold its grip, lighting and production supplies businesses to Cinelease, cutting about 60 jobs as Hollywood's production slump drags on.
More than 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat are being recalled after they were produced without the required federal inspection and labeled with a false inspection sticker, according to the Department of Agriculture.
The veteran space explorer in spring 2026 piloted the Artemis II mission around the moon, and has now stepped back from active space exploration as he joins Cal Poly.
Plans to redevelop an abandoned naval weapons station in Concord moved forward this week when the U.S. Navy approved a financial agreement reached with the city earlier this year. City officials announced Thursday that the Navy approved the term sheet for the project at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. The Concord City Council in […] The post Navy approval advances plans for 12,272 homes at former Concord weapons station appeared first on Local News Matters .
THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD want to continue training with sonar and explosives off the Northern California coast into the 2030s, activities the military’s environmental review predicts will disturb migrating whales and cause thousands of cases of temporary hearing loss. The public has until Oct. 19 to weigh in. The two services released a draft […] The post Navy plans years of additional sonar training along West Coast, studies impacts on whales appeared first on Local News Matters .
New Jersey’s governor has called on her hand-picked lieutenant governor to resign by Friday after a law firm hired by her office concluded he behaved inappropriately around women
Gov. Mikie Sherrill had given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to bring an end to a scandal that threatened to be a drag on her fledgling administration.
The trial centered on accusations that Facebook deceived users about a data breach stemming from a third-party personality quiz that harvested data from roughly 87 million profiles and sold it to a political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, to generate targeted ads.
From the surprise election of mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Knicks winning the NBA championship, it’s been a time for underdog stories in the Big Apple. The New York Film Festival is continuing the trend, pulling off a coup by securing several major world premieres in a year that’s been frustratingly light on festival fanfare. […]
In our news wrap Friday, Chinese President Xi wrapped up a three-day state visit with President Trump that was heavy on pageantry and light on policy announcements, tens of millions of people along the East Coast could see flooding, rough surf and high winds due to a powerful nor'easter and New Jersey's lieutenant governor stepped down amid accusations of sexual harassment and ethics violations.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El gobernador Gavin Newsom promulgó el viernes cuatro proyectos de ley destinados a frenar el alarmante aumento de muertes por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol en los últimos años, incluidas medidas que […] The post Newsom firma cuatro nuevas leyes sobre la conducción bajo efectos del alcohol. Activistas exigen más en la próxima sesión appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El gobernador Gavin Newsom promulgó el viernes cuatro proyectos de ley destinados a frenar el alarmante aumento de muertes por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol en los últimos años, incluidas medidas que […] The post Newsom firma cuatro nuevas leyes sobre la conducción bajo efectos del alcohol. Activistas exigen más en la próxima sesión appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Una investigación de CalMatters ha descubierto que el estado tiene algunas de las leyes contra la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol más laxas del país.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El gobernador Gavin Newsom promulgó el viernes cuatro proyectos de ley destinados a frenar el alarmante aumento de muertes por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol en los últimos años, incluidas medidas que […] The post Newsom firma cuatro nuevas leyes sobre la conducción bajo efectos del alcohol. Activistas exigen más en la próxima sesión appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El gobernador Gavin Newsom promulgó el viernes cuatro proyectos de ley destinados a frenar el alarmante aumento de muertes por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol en los últimos años, incluidas medidas que […] The post Newsom firma cuatro nuevas leyes sobre la conducción bajo efectos del alcohol. Activistas exigen más en la próxima sesión appeared first on The Almanac .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed into law four bills aimed at curbing a startling rise in DUI fatalities in recent years, including measures that make it easier to charge repeat drunk drivers with a felony and, if they kill someone, with murder. […] The post Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed into law four bills aimed at curbing a startling rise in DUI fatalities in recent years, including measures that make it easier to charge repeat drunk drivers with a felony and, if they kill someone, with murder. […] The post Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed into law four bills aimed at curbing a startling rise in DUI fatalities in recent years, including measures that make it easier to charge repeat drunk drivers with a felony and, if they kill someone, with murder. […] The post Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed into law four bills aimed at curbing a startling rise in DUI fatalities in recent years, including measures that make it easier to charge repeat drunk drivers with a felony and, if they kill someone, with murder. […] The post Newsoms signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session appeared first on The Almanac .
Millions of people were under warnings associated with the storm, which has already cancelled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor'easter's arrival.
Across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, insurance carriers are advising agents not to bind any new business, cities and states have activated their emergency response systems and urged residents to stay indoors, crews for energy providers like National Grid are on …
Crews are working to remove 16 partially and fully sunken boats from the Oakland Estuary as part of a $3 million ongoing effort to address abandoned vessels that officials say threaten public safety, water quality and marine life.
iHeartMedia has announced the lineups for the 2026 edition of its annual “Jingle Ball Tour”: Olivia Rodrigo, Hilary Duff, Jonas Brothers, Sombr, Charlie Puth, Raye, Alex Warren, Katseye, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims, Sienna Spiro and more. Presented by Capital One, the tour will hit Dallas/Fort Worth; Los Angeles; Chicago; Detroit; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; […]
In July, OpenAI revealed that its AI agents had attacked Hugging Face without permission, sparking widespread concerns about AI safety. Since then, a string of similar incidents involving agents from Meta, Anthropic, Google, and other companies has fueled further fears about rogue AI. As disclosures implicating numerous AI models trickled out over the past few […] In July, OpenAI revealed that its AI agents had attacked Hugging Face without permission , sparking widespread concerns about AI safety. Since then, a string of similar incidents involving agents from Meta, Anthropic, Google, and other companies has fueled further fears about rogue AI . As disclosures implicating numerous AI models trickled out over the past few months, these seemed like separate incidents. But many share a common source: one specific company tasked with testing the agents. Irregular , an Israeli startup
Oracle Corp. is moving to shield itself from racking up expenses on a massive data center being built in New Mexico, adding a fresh wrinkle to a project beset by opposition and regulatory setbacks. The technology giant sent the project’s …
Student filmmakers from USC, California College of the Arts and Cal State Northridge were the top winners at PBS SoCal’s 27th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films. The winners, revealed during a screening and awards ceremony on Tuesday at Eagle Rock’s Vidiots (inside its Eagle Theater), shared prize packages valued at more than $55,000. This […]
Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion agreement to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery is not quite a done deal, but the company is preparing for the deal to close within the next few weeks. In an SEC filing Friday, Paramount said its board on Sept. 25 “determined to voluntarily withdraw the listing of its Class B common […]
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, dined at the White House Thursday evening at the state dinner held for visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping — but the White House shut out reporters for CNN, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned news network Ellison is on the cusp of gaining control over, as well as MS NOW. Ellison […]
Silicon Valley residents and bicycle advocates are fighting to stop a looming obstacle in their path. The post Pending San Jose airport road closure poses risk to Silicon Valley cyclists appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
InsurBanc, headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, named Lou Garcia as president and CEO. Garcia brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in investment banking, alternative asset management and financial services to his new role at InsurBanc. He will be responsible …
Mark Zuckerberg has a new defense of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses: They're actually doing more to signal they're taking a photo than phones do. He's brought this up in at least two recent interviews, noting that the glasses have a light that comes on to signal when a photo is being taken, while phones do […] Mark Zuckerberg has a new defense of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses: They're actually doing more to signal they're taking a photo than phones do. He's brought this up in at least two recent interviews, noting that the glasses have a light that comes on to signal when a photo is being taken, while phones do not. In one of the interviews, Joanna Stern notes that, while phones do not always emit a light, someone does have to hold a phone up in the air, which is itself pretty noticeable. On today's Vergecast , we're talking about Meta Connect, the Muse AI assistant, all the new smart glasses
'Solid Pictures' exhibition presents rare examples of photosculpture, a 19th-century mashup of science and art. The post Photography meets Victorian-era 3D printing in Cantor Arts Center’s new show appeared first on The Almanac .
'Solid Pictures' exhibition presents rare examples of photosculpture, a 19th-century mashup of science and art. The post Photography meets Victorian-era 3D printing in Cantor Arts Center’s new show appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
'Solid Pictures' exhibition presents rare examples of photosculpture, a 19th-century mashup of science and art. The post Photography meets Victorian-era 3D printing in Cantor Arts Center’s new show appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
'Solid Pictures' exhibition presents rare examples of photosculpture, a 19th-century mashup of science and art. The post Photography meets Victorian-era 3D printing in Cantor Arts Center’s new show appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Police are investigating suspected hazing after about 30 partially-clothed young men covered in food, condiments and other liquids were found in the basement of a fraternity house near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus this week
Residents have reported seeing a mountain lion in two different areas in Palo Alto on Thursday and Friday, including a sighting near the Menlo Park border on Friday morning, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. The post Police: Mountain lion sightings reported in Midtown, near Sand Hill Road appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Residents have reported seeing a mountain lion in two different areas in Palo Alto on Thursday and Friday, including a sighting near the Menlo Park border on Friday morning, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. The post Police: Mountain lion sightings reported in Palo Alto, near Sand Hill Road appeared first on The Almanac .
Pope Leo XIV told journalists they were welcome to report on him, as he responded to the Trump administration's attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirmed the importance of journalists covering public figures.
Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that a "paradise of machines" risked undermining humanity as he opened a trip to France by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence, a nuclear arms race and other threats to life itself.
Powerful Hurricane Polo sent bands of heavy rain across Mexico's Pacific coast Thursday as a growing Tropical Storm Nolo approached Hawaii with the potential for catastrophic flooding.
The robotic spacecraft that failed to rescue an aging NASA telescope has plunged back to Earth less than three months after launching on the bold mission
Here are the morning’s top stories on Friday, September 25, 2026 Health officials search for possible exposures from recent measles case A person was hospitalized with measles earlier this month after traveling extensively through California on Amtrak trains and buses. Now public health officials across the state are trying to find other passengers who were … Continue reading Recent Measles Case Highlights Difficulty in Tracking Disease →
The Richardson Bay Regional Agency, a local joint powers authority, has secured $5.2 million in additional grants for projects to remove marine debris and restore eelgrass habitat. The grants are part of a 10-year plan to clean and restore the ecosystem that had been degraded by decades of damage and waste disposal by a community […] The post Regional authority secures additional $5.2M for Richardson Bay cleanup, restoration appeared first on Local News Matters .
Khanna continues to campaign on behalf of candidates spread across the country – though he’s not coy about his political ambitions ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
A new report on Charlie Kirk's assassination last year says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns, while the university where he was killed didn't properly assess dangers like the possibility of a rooftop shooter.
A new report on Charlie Kirk’s assassination last year says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns, while the university where he was killed didn’t properly assess dangers like the possibility of a rooft...
Brunello Cucinelli, Tom Ford Beauty, Proenza Schouler, Zimmermann, Isabel Marant and several top Brazilian designers are among the luxury brands showcased at the new upscale CJ Fashion department store in São Paolo.
Among the enthusiastic audience at the recent American Conservatory Theater opening of “North by Northwest,” Emma Rice’s stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller, it seems that hardly anyone followed the circuitous plot. As the two-and-a-half-hour (with intermission) production proceeded, by the time the first act ended, many seemed lost.   Still, most also were entranced throughout Act 1 by Rice’s flat-out, […] The post Review: ACT’s ‘North by Northwest’ a thrilling, wild, and confusing ride appeared first on Local News Matters .
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — RioMarket, the business section of the Rio International Film Festival, will be held over Oct. 1-11, featuring for the first time a partnership with TikTok and online one-on-one business meetings. The event, taking place in a warehouse in Rio’s port area renovated for the 2016 Summer Olympics, will gather execs […]
Record-high diesel prices are forcing the San Francisco Bay Ferry system to reduce service, with one weekday trip between San Francisco and Vallejo scheduled to be eliminated beginning in November. The change comes as fuel prices remain elevated across California, and where diesel prices have climbed significantly higher than regular gasoline.
Roku recently launched its first-ever OLED TVs. The $999 starting price was already impressive for the 55-inch Pro Series model that has a 120Hz refresh rate OLED panel (with four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10 Plus). The price is even lower right now at Amazon when you enter the […] Roku’s new OLED TVs are already marked down. | Image: The Verge Roku recently launched its first-ever OLED TVs. The $999 starting price was already impressive for the 55-inch Pro Series model that has a 120Hz refresh rate OLED panel (with four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10 Plus). The price is even lower right now at Amazon when you enter the code ROKUOLED300 at checkout. It knocks a clean $300 off, as the code indicates, making this the most affordable modern 55-inch OLED you can get right now. If you’re more of a 65-inch TV kind of person, youR
Housing advocates in San Francisco are pushing for Proposition I, a November ballot measure that would allocate a portion of property transfer tax revenue from luxury homes and large property developments to affordable housing projects. But Mayor Daniel Lurie says the measure will take that funding away from other city initiatives. Known as the “Affordable […] The post SF’s Prop I would direct high-value property tax revenue toward affordable housing appeared first on Local News Matters .
The nurses' bargaining committee rejected the offer unanimously, citing workplace safety concerns, staffing, and a layoff guarantee that didn't go far enough.
SZA joins previous inductees Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Paul Rudd, Toni Morrison, Tony Bennett, the Isley Brothers, Meryl Streep, Jonas Brothers, Frank Sinatra, and more
San Francisco Symphony opened its 2026–27 season on Thursday in Davies Symphony Hall with a truly celebratory concert led by Giancarlo Guerrero featuring violin great Hilary Hahn.  Hahn, who made her San Francisco Symphony debut in 1999, dazzled in a performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concert E Minor that earned wild applause from the audience, […] The post San Francisco Symphony opens 2026-27 season with Hilary Hahn in spotlight appeared first on Local News Matters .
A San Jose parking official is calling for the city to pause discussions on a controversial plan to hike parking rates, arguing it must first address longstanding concerns over the management of revenue from parking fees. In an open letter sent Friday to councilmembers and city administrators, Downtown Parking Board Vice Chair Tamiko Rast leveled... The post San Jose parking official raises alarms about rate hike plan appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Blessed by warm but hardly sweltering late summer sun — and no typical Basque txirimiri drizzle so common to other editions — the 74th San Sebastián also marks the last under festival director José Luis Rebordinos, who since 2011 has brought stability, sponsors, industry build and a close relationship to Cannes. Fittingly enough, the hallmark […]
Santa Clara is preparing to ban recreational sales of nitrous oxide products, also known as whippets. But smoke shops within city limits have already started moving away from selling them. The City Council on Tuesday received an update on the proposed ban, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use... The post Santa Clara looks to ban recreational nitrous oxide sales appeared first on San José Spotlight .
The cost of insuring an oil tanker loaded from Saudi Arabia’s main Red Sea port has tripled in recent weeks, industry sources told Reuters, adding to the major crude producer’s struggles to find a viable channel for its exports. Saudi …
Palo Alto school board candidates John Craig, Linda Henigin and Avery Wang, who are vying for two open seats, discussed budget cuts, transparency, shifting school culture and academics at a Thursday night forum, hosted by the local chapter of the League of Women Voters. The post School board candidates talk budget, transparency and belonging at forum appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
A record player-like microscope and computer simulations solve a longtime mystery, showing that metal ions bridge DNA strands that would normally repel.
What happens when you give 50 songwriters, producers, creators, and collaborators free rein in one marathon creative session? E.l.f Cosmetics has the answer to this question – “Mirror Mix,” its second original music compilation album that features a bevy of rising talent across pop, R&B, Latin, and rock. It’s an endeavor that honors e.l.f’s commitment […]
What happens when you give 50 songwriters, producers, creators, and collaborators free rein in one marathon creative session? E.l.f Cosmetics has the answer to this question – “Mirror Mix,” its second original music compilation album that features a bevy of rising talent across pop, R&B, Latin, and rock. It’s an endeavor that honors e.l.f’s commitment […]
Just one year after wrapping an eight-season run on CBS’ “S.W.A.T.,” Shemar Moore’s stoic but righteous Sergeant II Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson Jr. returns on a new network in the spinoff series “S.W.A.T. Exiles.” Created by Jason Nig, the Starz show is set two years after the original series ended, and Hondo is in a very […]
Alexandros Avranas, who won the Venice Film Festival Silver Lion for best director for the harrowing drama “Miss Violence,” will helm the Greek adaptation of Globoplay’s hit series “The Others.” The project, which is currently in production, follows the format sales agreement signed between Alpha TV and Brazilian media powerhouse Globo in late 2024. Created […]
Singapore’s major financial institutions pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in AI skills as the country moves to cushion white-collar workers from potential job disruption. A pioneer batch of 23 banks, insurers and asset managers has committed to …
Even before France approved legislation banning social media for children under 15 last January, 13-year-old Benjamin was already wondering what life without social media would look like. “If we want to play football, we won’t be able to organize it. What will we do? Send letters instead?” he joked in an interview for Le Monde . His reaction captured the central challenge behind the growing wave of youth social media bans: Removing access is one thing; understanding what those platforms mean in children’s lives is another. Within weeks of Australia’s similar ban , the country’s eSafety Commissioner reported that platforms had restricted access to 4.7 million under-16 accounts. Two months later, though, one in five Australian teenagers under 16 was still using TikTok and Snapchat, according to a parental-control data company. But even if all children’s social media accounts were to disapp
“Marie Antoinette” is back in Versailles. To mark the 20th anniversary of her 2006 film, director Sofia Coppola has partnered with the Château de Versailles on an unusual exhibition of props, costumes and behind-the-scenes materials, staged in the palace the real queen called home. “It’s like Christmas for me,” Coppola says ahead of the exhibition’s […]
Sony and Universal Music Group filed yet another suit against Suno. The labels claim its new v6 model still infringes on their copyrights because it's trained on user outputs from previous models, which were themselves trained on unlicensed music ripped from YouTube and other sources. Sony and UMG are notable holdouts who did not sign […] Suno’s AI vocalists could learn a thing or two from this glitchy image. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Sony and Universal Music Group filed yet another suit against Suno. The labels claim its new v6 model still infringes on their copyrights because it's trained on user outputs from previous models, which were themselves trained on unlicensed music ripped from YouTube and other sources. Sony and UMG are notable holdouts who did not sign a licensing agreement with Suno. In its complaint shared with The Verge , Sony and UMG accuse S
Torrential rainfall in south Florida was enough to swamp cars and overflow sewage drains, but damage may have been limited by local governments’ renewed efforts to clear debris and improve drainage. The Miami Herald and other news outlets reported that …
Electric utility Southern California Edison is urging California lawmakers to hold a special session before year-end to consider limiting utilities’ exposure to future wildfire liabilities, CEO of parent company Edison International EIX.N Pedro Pizarro said this week. Electric utility infrastructure …
State Farm said it plans to increase the size of its claims workforce throughout 2027 by about 10%, or about 3,000 employees. In a Sept. 25 announcement, the mutual insurer said it is investing in training, developing, and recruiting to …
At state warehouses, millions of sandbags and other flood-fighting supplies are being staged for rapid deployment. Marin County Public Works officials say the materials will supplement an already extensive local inventory as communities prepare for winter storms and unusually high King tides.
In an interview with ABC7 Eyewitness News on Wednesday, Hilton laid out an ambitious agenda aimed at lowering housing costs, cutting state income taxes and bringing down gas prices - while facing questions about how he would deliver on those promises in a state where Democrats control the Legislature.
STOCKTON POLICE OFFICIALS said this week that an employee improperly used the city’s Flock license plate reader system and no longer works for the department, revealing new details about oversight of Stockton’s expanding surveillance network. Police Chief Stanley McFadden told the City Council’s Audit Committee on Monday that an internal audit uncovered the misconduct, prompting […] The post Stockton police boost oversight after officer misused Flock license plate tracking system appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Despite being one of the nation's wealthiest large cities, San Jose faces a multibillion-dollar infrastructure backlog that city officials, researchers and residents say has left roads, bridges and parks in need of significant repairs.
The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November's elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting.
The justices halted a federal appeals court ruling that would have revived the Republican-friendly map for the November elections, which will determine control of Congress. There were no noted dissents.
Ahmad Joudeh is a ballet dancer of unusual grace and grit. He was born stateless in a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, Syria. He has traveled far on the power of his dreams and the elegance of his dance. He survived a traumatic childhood, much of Syria's civil war and constant threats of execution by ISIS. We met Joudeh in his new home in San Diego.
The Texas Department of Insurance this week launched a tool that allows residents to see reasons for why insurance companies decline, non-renew or cancel home and auto insurance policies. The webpage lets users review declination, non-renew and cancellations notices by …
Taylor Swift has broken two Spotify records for 2026, including most-streamed female artist in a day. Swift broke the records following the midnight release of “The Life of a Showgirl: Encore,” which featured four new songs, including lead single “Patient Zero.” That song broke the record for the most-streamed song by a female artist in […]
If you’re a Taylor Swift fan, one of your deepest fears this year might have been that the pop superstar will be so wrapped up in a long, rapturous honeymoon that she’ll neglect to bring us down by continuing to write about the bums that got away, or any lingering regrets that were accumulated on […]
Hitting its goal of making 20,000 Optimus robots per week is reportedly proving tricky for Tesla. The Information reports that Tesla produced "several hundred robots a week" last month, after it repurposed its Model S and Model X production lines for Optimus earlier this year. However, this strategy is reportedly creating manufacturing snags, like issues […] Hitting its goal of making 20,000 Optimus robots per week is reportedly proving tricky for Tesla. The Information reports that Tesla produced "several hundred robots a week" last month, after it repurposed its Model S and Model X production lines for Optimus earlier this year. However, this strategy is reportedly creating manufacturing snags, like issues lining up parts precisely, as The Information notes: "Not only are the Optimus production lines new, but the Optimus parts are much smaller and have to fit together far more pr
A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted a Texas licensed professional counselor yesterday for his role in a $26 million health care fraud, kickbacks, and money laundering scheme.
Just in time for the scariest season, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is unveiling The Horror Show, a major survey of costumes, props, drawings, posters and other artifacts from the most iconic horror films throughout the history of cinema. The exhibit opens Saturday. From Bela Lugosi’s original cape from the 1931 […]
YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing "political" content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing.
This week’s guests are Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote, who, in 2014, co-founded the contemporary womenswear brand SIR. after seeing a gap in the market for minimalist separates, intimates, and ready-to-wear (which make up the acronym SIR.!)
One of the questionable limitations of the iPhone 18 Pro's new main camera with a variable aperture is that you're limited to just four settings in the native iOS' camera app in manual mode: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4. Those same limitations are also in place when the app is adjusting the iris itself in […] One of the questionable limitations of the iPhone 18 Pro's new main camera with a variable aperture is that you're limited to just four settings in the native iOS' camera app in manual mode: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4. Those same limitations are also in place when the app is adjusting the iris itself in Auto aperture mode, but it turns out that's not a strict limitation of the iPhone's camera hardware. Apple's SDK allows third-party camera apps to implement more granular control of the aperture. BlackMagic Design's well-featured and still completely free BlackMagic Camera
Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year. And each year, certain voices dominate. Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spotlights some thoughts from leaders who might have not captured the headlines and airtime on Thursday, the third day of the 2026 General Debate. ___ “The time for simply setting out goals is behind us.” —Mia Amor Mottley, president of Barbados, on climate change ___ "A United Nations that delivers for all cannot mean an organization that responds loudly to some crises and quietly to others." —Janez Jansa, prime minister of Slovenia ___ “Power earns trust only when it respects law.” —András Baka, president of Hungary ___ “Narrow self-interest is break
The live entertainment, ticketing, and technology powerhouse presses the button on a “strategic reset,” one that sees McGregor leaving the business “to embark on his next chapter.”
"We could all afford to live a little more like Dolly," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in announcing the passage of a bill declaring Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day in the state.
In a recent interview, the rock legend said Swift “doesn’t do anything particularly great except grow hair. She’s not a great singer. She’s not a great songwriter. She’s not a great dancer.”
Creative director Matteo Tamburini asked himself how one's own imaginary world is formed, how it becomes a personal style and how it is then reflected in a collection.
A ruling to halt deportations of people to countries other than their own threw a core immigration policy of the Trump administration into question, at least temporarily, and prompted a desperate appeal to the Supreme Court on Thursday.
A ruling to halt deportations of people to countries other than their own has thrown a core immigration policy of the Trump administration into question, at least temporarily, and prompted a desperate appeal to the Supreme Court
While organizers insist the rallies are in locations with media markets that span state lines and they will help bolster broader turnout, Trump's itinerary is yet another sign of the uphill fight that his party faces.
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi went heavy on the ceremony and light on deliverables as they danced around Taiwan and Iran during two days in Washington.
Turkish arthouse distributor Baska Sinema has acquired domestic theatrical rights to “A Woman Asleep,” an experimental English-language AI feature directed by pioneering artist and filmmaker Vikki Bardot. Bardot is considered one of the early practitioners of photographic AI art and video art. She delivered a TEDx talk on AI and art in 2023, and her […]
The Trump administration is considering imposing new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations, another step to squeeze the government in Havana
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he asked U.S. President Donald Trump to press China's leader to use Beijing's influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end its 4½-year-long invasion of Ukraine.
A white van caught fire near the Sunnyvale border at around 8:30 a.m. Sept. 24, prompting traffic diversions and an investigation into the cause of the blaze. The post Van catches fire at Mountain View intersection Thursday morning appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
The Dutch design duo is being celebrated with an exhibition at 10 Corso Como that opened during Milan Fashion Week and spotlights 20 of their couture looks.
Until now, Mexico's government did not share comprehensive data on people who have been forced to flee their homes due to ongoing violence in many parts of Mexico, leaving civil society groups piecing together information to get a wider view of the problem.
Malachi Morgan Thomas, 24, of Virginia, was sentenced yesterday to 40 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Across the many conferences, forums and roundtables, the week exposed the gulf between the biggest aid organizations, who have the money and connections to weather this period of public aid retrenchment, and others grappling with their role in the changing landscape for humanitarian funding.
President Donald Trump is taking Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Archives on Friday, showing off the sacred texts of U.S. democracy to the leader of the world's most powerful communist country to cap off a three-day state visit criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance.
The cashmere crewneck can be found as part of the retailer's in-house Free Assembly brand, known for elevated basics and trend-forward pieces for men and women
In a long-expected move, Warner Music Group has named Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America, U.K. & Corporate Development amid several other top leadership moves. Blavatnik, 28, the son of Warner Music’s primary owner Len Blavatnik, will “unify and drive business and operational strategy across these markets while guiding the company’s investment strategy to […]
Atlantic Music Group CEO Elliot Grainge will also become chairman of distribution arm ADA, while Warner Music Latin America President Alejandro Duque has been named president of Warner Music International.
Weekend nor’easter likely to bring damaging winds, coastal flooding Large waves crash over a jetty as a large coastal storm bears down on the region on March 2, 2018 in Scituate, Massachusetts. A powerful nor'easter is bringing snow, rain and high wind to much of the U.S. Northeast. (Image credit: Scott Eisen/Getty Images) September 25, 2026 Forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) are monitoring a powerful nor’easter bringing damaging wind gusts and dangerous coastal flooding to the Northeast this weekend. The New York City metro area and New Jersey may be especially impacted by this storm. A rapidly deepening storm along the East Coast will likely produce very gusty winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding along the I-95 corridor from the Mid-Atlantic through New England on Saturday and Sunday. The strongest wind gusts and widespread coastal flooding are most likely ne
Boognish Provides , out October 16 via Rhino, features seven full concerts from Gene and Dean Ween's 1994/95 trek, the duo's first time with a backing band
The Supreme Court revived a controversial voter-citizenship database less than two months ahead of the midterm elections. In the ruling, the court sided with the Trump administration, which is seeking to use the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat.
TV ads featuring President Donald Trump that began airing this week — including one in which he declares that “America will never be a communist country” and touting his administration’s policy goals — were paid for by U.S. taxpayers. The spots have drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, with lawmakers saying they look like […]
The U.S. network video pool for the White House was back in operation Friday, for the first time since President Donald Trump banned three news outlets in a high-profile showdown over media access.
Between Bay Road and Highway 101 in Menlo Park lies the venerable Flood Park. It dates back to the 1930s. The post Who is Flood Park Named After? appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
The White House has released the guest list for the dinner hosted Thursday by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan
Performance artist Anida Yoeu Ali's exhibit, 'Anida Yoeu Ali: The Buddhist Bug,' features a 328-foot-long performance installation of an orange bug that explores race, religion, feminism and immigration, and will weave in and out of the gallery rooms.
Willem Dafoe, who is at the Zurich Film Festival presenting the opening night film “Tenzing,” spoke about the record-breaking 2026 box office while emphasizing the importance of watching the Jennifer Peedom epic in cinemas. The film, which opened to warm Zurich audiences last night, will have a limited theatrical release in the U.S. from Oct. […]
The 2026 Black Footwear Forum in Detroit gathered icons of the fashion industry and students alike for a series of conversations related to this year's conference theme: Rooted in CommUnity.
This week marks two years that Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh has been detained in Iran. For a decade, he worked for Radio Farda — an independent, but U.S.-funded Farsi-language news service. During a trip to Iran to visit family, Valizadeh was arrested and sentenced to ten years in prison for "collaborating with a hostile government." Amna Nawaz spoke with his attorney, Ryan Fayhee.
Comedian Sophia Garrow asks the Democratic candidate for California governor about his stances on Israel, affordability, conspiracy theories, and rizz.
President Donald Trump is taking Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Archives on Friday to cap off a three-day state visit criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his state visit to Washington on Friday by announcing that he expects to meet President Donald Trump two more times before the end of the year.
Parks and Recreation Commission member Yudy Deng was already outpacing her opponents in fundraising for the Palo Alto City Council race, but she may have broken a city record as of the Sept. 24 filing deadline, according to campaign finance documents. The post Yudy Deng rakes in cash, holds fundraising lead in City Council race appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Co-creator Ryan Murphy and castmembers spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the returning characters and how they fit into the season, which launched its lucky 13th year with a three-episode premiere.
Bay City Beat is hosted by longtime journalist Leslie Katz and showcases a unique listing of weekend arts and cultural events around Marin County and the Bay Area. In partnership with Radio Sausalito, this show features fun events and exciting happenings that you will want to get out and enjoy. To hear the broadcasts, tune […] The post ‘Bay City Beat’ radio show: Sept. 25-27, 2026 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Following a nearly seven-year development journey, Remedy Entertainment has unleashed the sequel to its 2019 hit video game “Control.” Released Thursday for Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, “Control Resonant” picks up after Jesse Faden, the protagonist of the original “Control” game, goes missing upon the conclusion of […]
The third feature from writer-director Ned Crowley ('Killing Faith') follows eight strangers who get caught in a freight elevator and face dire consequences.
Oscar-nominated Italian producer Donatella Palermo (“Fire at Sea,” “Caesar Must Die”) has boarded Eryk Rocha’s highly anticipated doc “Elza” as a production associate. The film will have its world premiere at the Rio Film Festival and its international premiere at the Rome Film Festival. “Elza” is the follow-up to Rocha’s “The Falling Sky,” which premiered […]
Former BBC journalist Naima Mohamud’s heartfelt and warm comedy “Halima,” about a 10-year-old Somali girl trying to fit in Finland in 1998 took home Helsinki’s Finnish Film Affair’s top prize for Best Fiction on Thursday evening. The award was handed out by the jury, including U.S. producer and executive Jodi Hildebrand (formerly at Condé Nast […]
Ahead of the full lineup announcement scheduled for Sept. 29, AFI Fest officials unveiled the titles they handpicked for red carpet galas and special screenings at the Canva presented event.
Rob Minkoff, the co-director of the Disney classic “The Lion King” and the director of “Stuart Little,” is in advanced discussions to board the AI-assisted film “Storm Dogs,” the next project by Tilly Norwood creators Particle 6. The family comedy-drama follows toddler Poppy who, after a storm hits her English village and separates her from her adult caretaker, […]
British newspaper The Guardian, JW Films and French sales company MK2 have released the trailer for “NAZA,” the hot-button documentary about the war in Gaza which won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival. The doc – which was shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv and explores the killings of […]
“The Light in the Darkness: Director’s Cut,” from game designer Luc Bernard, launched Tuesday. Originally released in 2023, the free Holocaust narrative game puts players in the experience of a Polish-Jewish family in Nazi-occupied France. This newly expanded and enhanced edition features fully voiced scenes, extended narrative content, refined visuals and updated gameplay systems. The […]
The Unabomber may be a figure of enduring public fascination, but it’s hard to see that extending to “Unabomber,” Netflix’s unimaginatively titled and prosaically assembled drama about how domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski was radicalized, and how he was caught. Alternating between a standard-issue procedural thriller, dramatizing the FBI’s final year of investigation on the case, […]
Director Janus Metz's psychological true-crime thriller, also starring Shailene Woodley, attempts to plumb the depths of a pivotal moment in the infamous murderer’s life, during his time as a Harvard student.
Mexican Ecuadorian designer Neithan Herbert Ruiz Pillajo built a solid yet modest business selling artisanal fashion in resort boutiques. Now, he’s ready for the Milan runway.