Turning an old house into a smart home
My house was built in 1955, and its original owner probably had a black and white TV with a roof-top antenna, a rotary phone and maybe a few table radios.…
Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in Kitwe’s copper mining area
The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US embassy issued a health…
10 world vacations to take in 2025, before they become too touristy
Sardinia. Bhutan. Onomichi, Japan — what do these have in common? Well, they might be places you’ve never thought of vacationing in but really should now. That’s because they’re fantastic…
Ex-Superman actor Dean Cain says he’s becoming ICE agent
Timothy White/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Dean Cain starred in Superman TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman between 1993 and 1997 Ex-Superman actor Dean…
7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, Aug. 8-10
This is one of those weekends when there is more going on in the Bay Area than in most states, countries even. But while some will be stoked for such…
Deadly wildfire spreads in southern France
One person has died and another is missing after a massive wildfire swept through parts of southern France, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. The blaze broke out on…
Does In-N-Out Burger’s CEO moving from California to Tennessee hurt the brand? – The Mercury News
In-N-Out Burger CEO Lynsi Snyder faced a backlash in late July when she announced on a podcast that she was moving to Tennessee, where the brand is building a new…
Adrian de Wet walks free as he turns state witness
South Africa’s state prosecutor has officially withdrawn charges against one of the farm workers accused of killing two black woman and feeding their bodies to pigs. Adrian de Wet was…
Here’s what Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has been up to since taking office
Despite her relatively lower public profile, Lee has stayed busy — primarily in her mission to reform Oakland’s wonky system of government. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed?…
United Airlines passengers in US delayed after tech glitch halts flights
Passengers of United Airlines in the US have faced delays after the airline temporarily halted flights at major airports over a “technology issue”. A ground stop was issued for the…