It was almost exactly a year ago that Buster Posey channeled his inner Nuke LaLoosh and announced his presence as president of baseball operations with authority. On the cusp of MLB’s annual Winter Meetings, the Giants agreed with shortstop Willy Adames on a seven-year, $182 million contract. It was the largest deal in franchise history, […]
While Burry warns of mounting dilution, Tesla bulls argue the company’s long-term options justify its lofty valuation. Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images “Short at your peril.” That’s what some Tesla investors are saying in response to famed short seller Michael Burry’s latest warning, in which he slammed the EV giant as “ridiculously overvalued.” Burry took aim […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) condemns the reported killing of more than 460 patients and their companions, as well as the abduction of six health workers, on 28 October from the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher. This latest tragedy is taking place in the rapidly worsening crisis in North Darfur’s El Fasher, where escalating […]
Tosh Lupoi has business to tend to with Oregon bound for the College Football Playoff, but he will have a new job once the No. 4 ranked Ducks’ run comes to an end. Cal announced Thursday evening that Lupoi, the Ducks’ defensive coordinator and a former Bears player, will be the Bears’ head coach for […]
Dollar General saw its sales and profit soar over the past three months. Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Dollar stores have emerged as one of the few winners amid America’s economic crunch. As shoppers across all income levels face financial strain, even wealthy consumers are turning to Dollar General and Dollar Tree in search […]
On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on national and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability. More than 4.4 billion people, over half of humanity, now live in urban areas, a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050. In cities health, inequality, environment and […]
EL CERRITO — A 66-year-old woman who was hit by a vehicle last month while walking died Thursday from her injuries, police said. Authorities did not identify the victim immediately, pending notification of relatives. In a statement, police said the collision happened on Nov. 15 about 2:20 p.m. on San Pablo Avenue at Waldo Avenue. […]
Jimmy Donaldson speaks onstage during The New York Times DealBook Summit on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images for the New York Jimmy Donaldson, known online as MrBeast, isn’t just the world’s most popular YouTuber—he’s also a successful chocolatier, theme park operator and television producer, and his business […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which are disrupting the delivery of essential health services in many countries. The new guidance, called “Responding to the health financing emergency: immediate measures and longer-term shifts”, […]
PITTSBURG — The Pittsburg City Council unanimously appointed Vice Mayor Dionne Adams on Monday as the city’s new mayor, handing the gavel to a councilmember who has served on the dais since 2022. Councilmember Angelica Lopez was also unanimously selected to serve as vice mayor. Adams said she was “deeply humbled and profoundly grateful” to […]
