World’s Oldest Person Passes Away At 117
MADRID (AP) — Maria Branyas, an American-born Spaniard considered the world’s oldest person at 117 years old, has died, her family said on Tuesday. In a post on Branyas’ X …
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Google live Gemini demo lifts pressure on Apple as AI hits smartphones
During Google’s Pixel phone launch on Tuesday, a product director named David Citron took the stage to show off the mobile capabilities of the company’s new AI assistant, Gemini. Things …
Bay Area’s oldest Asian American drag troupe shines through storytelling
Chi-Chi Kago has seen cultural attitudes toward both drag and Asian American representation shift dramatically in the 15 years since she joined the San Francisco-based Asian American drag troupe the …
GM Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle indefinitely delayed
DETROIT – General Motors is indefinitely delaying production of its Origin autonomous vehicle as its embattled Cruise self-driving unit attempts to relaunch operations. The Detroit automaker said Tuesday its majority-owned …
U.S. cities are sinking. Here’s what that means for homeowners
The land below many U.S. cities is sinking, including New Orleans, New York City, Miami and south San Francisco. This phenomenon, known as land subsidence, can severely affect the integrity …
San Francisco’s real estate slide continues as office vacancies peak
Artificial intelligence has been a big boon for San Francisco real estate. But not enough of one to make up for the broader struggle across the market. The vacancy rate …
The 10 most expensive places to buy a home in the U.S.
Half of the 10 most expensive places to buy a home in the U.S. in 2024 are in California, according to a recent study by SmartAsset. San Jose, which sits …
Poor air quality, wildfires and power shutoffs anticipated as heat wave continues
Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories have been issued for parts of the Bay Area as several cities approach peak recorded temperatures. Alexis Clouser, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said …
Donald Trump, crypto take aim at SEC as Biden allies raise alarms
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on during his campaign event, in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. June 18, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters On a cool, sunny …
Fundraisers set for Kamala Harris, Donald Trump
Former president Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris will be making Bay Area fundraising appearances in San Francisco next week, according to media sources and a copy of …