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Controversial Oakland marine terminal gets permits as city loses ‘coal war’
OAKLAND — City officials have granted permits to an East Bay developer seeking to build a large marine terminal at the Port of Oakland, raising a white flag that may signal the end of a longstanding “coal war.” The permits merely involve the construction of some fencing along a side road at the former Oakland […]
A symphony of woofs: This is what happens when 2,397 golden retrievers gather in an Argentina park
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A passerby could hear the cacophony from miles away in the Argentine capital, the unmistakable sound of 2,397 dogs barking – and breaking the unofficial world record for the largest-ever gathering of golden retrievers. Excitement pulsed through Bosques de Palermo, a sprawling park in Buenos Aires, as golden retriever-owners from all […]
Senate Hearing on Protecting Children from Online Predators
The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on protecting children from online predators on Tuesday, December 9. The committee advanced the STOP CSAM Act earlier this year, which if passed would allow victims to sue tech companies regardless of Section 230 protections. In November, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the makers […]
New York City Raises Subway and Bus Fares to $3
The New York City subway and bus fares have been raised to $3 for a full ten-cent increase since the last price hike in 2023. With the new increase, the transit fare will have jumped 25 cents in just six years since 2019, when it stood at $2.75 a ride, per Gothamist. “The MTA for […]
49ers’ George Kittle misses practice again as status for Bears game Sunday remains uncertain – The Mercury News
George Kittle’s injured ankle forced him to miss practice again on Thursday, leaving the 49ers’ Pro Bowl tight end’s status for Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bears in question. Coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that Kittle still has “a chance” to face the Bears as long as he was able to heal quick […]
Trump touts economic gains to North Carolinians
President Trump told a rally in North Carolina all about how he has saved the country from Democratic-instilled economic hardship and wokeness, and touted his lower drug prices and vowed to go after insurance companies. “Over the past 11 months, we have brought more positive change to Washington than any administration in American history,” he […]
Why Longevity Still Fails Women’s Health
As longevity shifts to A.I. and predictive health, male-biased data risks repeating old inequities at scale. Unsplash+ Longevity has become one of the defining cultural fixations of our time. Biohackers are tracking every heartbeat, billionaires are sequencing their genomes and wellness influencers are touting the latest “life-extending” protocols as if they’re new commandments. Yet for […]
Biden Struggles to Raise Funds for Presidential Library
Despite launching his presidential library foundation a year ago, former President Joe Biden has struggled to raise substantial funds for the project, casting serious doubt on its future as a standalone institution. According to a New York Times report, public filings and donor interviews reveal that the Joseph R. Biden Jr. Presidential Library Foundation expects […]
Suspect identified in shooting of 11-year-old girl
ANTIOCH – A suspect has been identified in the shooting of an 11-year-old girl earlier this week in Antioch, police said. Ryan Hardy, 23, should be considered armed and dangerous, Antioch police Lt. William Whitaker said in a news release. “Members of the public are advised not to confront him,” Whitaker said. “Anyone who sees […]
Oakland woman arrested for allegedly whipping child with extension cord
OAKLAND — A woman has been arrested and charged with using an extension cord to whip her 9-year-old daughter, causing “visible red marks” to the child’s back, according to court records. The 45-year-old Oakland woman was charged with felony counts of child abuse and causing corporal injury to a child, as well as a misdemeanor […]
