Conversion of San Jose tower from offices to homes starts to emerge
SAN JOSE — A project to convert a historic tower in downtown San Jose from offices to housing is starting to take shape — a proposal that could bring a …
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Route to Golden Gate Bridge changing with installation of new barrier
For decades, one of the most iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge has been framed by a heavy, sea-weathered iron chain along San Francisco’s road to historic Fort Point. …
They eat what? New Year’s food traditions around the world
By Amanda Kludt | Special to CNN New Year’s Day is meant for fresh starts. But maybe even more, it’s meant for food. As the new year arrives around the …
California is pressing universities to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts. How two campuses are succeeding.
“So happy to be back with some old friends,” read the caption of Weiss’ tweet, which included a photo of her holding the skull of a Native ancestor in front …
Here’s a look at a few things about Santa Claus you may not have considered
Flying reindeer, elves and Santa Claus might seem a little far-fetched to some, so today we look at some of the science (and magic) regarding the massive mission that will …
6 historical mysteries that scientists finally cracked in 2023 — and one they didn’t
By Katie Hunt | CNN Science is revolutionizing our understanding of the past. Paleogenetics teases out astonishing secrets from DNA hidden in bones and dirt. Artificial intelligence decodes ancient texts …
The shortest day and longest night of the year
By Forrest Brown | CNN Since the summer solstice back in June, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But that’s about …
New book debunks claim of Admiral Lord Nelson’s support of slave trade | Books | Entertainment
rewrite this content and keep HTML tags A Letter which had been used to show that Admiral Lord Nelson backed the slave trade is a fake, according to the author …
Boston Tea Party turns 250 years old with reenactments of protest
BOSTON (AP) — Patriotic mobs and harbor tea-dumping returned to Boston on Saturday as the city marked the 250th anniversary of the revolutionary protest that preceded America’s independence. The commemoration …
Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to become public domain in 2024, along with Minnie Mouse and Tigger too
By ANDREW DALTON | AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES — M-I-C-K-E-Y will soon belong to you and me. Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse, poses for a photo at the …