Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
A volcano has erupted in Iceland spewing out streams of bright yellow and orange lava – the latest in a string of volcanic events in the region in recent years.…
A Santa Clara County home
2331 Sunny Vista Drive – Google Street View The spacious property located in the 2300 block of Sunny Vista Drive in San Jose was sold on June 3, 2025. The…
How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus
On Wednesday, Israel intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus. Images show the ministry’s building was severely damaged,…
Politicians’ op-ed dodges state’s role in insurance mess
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Politicians dodge state’srole in insurance mess Re: “Insurance companies should sue Big Oil for harm…
Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m
A prop central to the celebrated opening scene of Citizen Kane – widely regarded as one of the best films ever made – has sold at auction for $14.75m (£11m).…
Foster City drugs giant Gilead to pay $202 million over alleged kickback scheme
Foster City pharmaceuticals giant Gilead Sciences has agreed to pay a $202 million settlement over allegations in a lawsuit by state and federal authorities that it paid doctors kickbacks, sent…
Israel regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country “deeply regrets that a stray ammunition” hit Gaza’s only Catholic Church, killing three people sheltering there. “Every innocent life lost is…
What $1,887,000 bought on Del Sol Avenue: An Alameda County home
484 Del Sol Avenue – Google Street View A 2,309-square-foot house built in 1974 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 400 block of Del Sol Avenue in…
Barack and Michelle Obama address divorce rumours on podcast
Former US President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance on the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast and video show, which aired on Wednesday. “There hasn’t been one…
Trump says Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn’t confirming that. – The Mercury News
By WILL WEISSERT | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Make American Coke Great Again? President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its…