South Korea bans phones in school classrooms nationwide
Suhnwook Lee BBC Korean, Seoul Fan Wang BBC News, Singapore Getty Images South Korea becomes the latest country to restrict phone use in schools South Korea has passed a bill…
One parent opposes beer, and our soccer coach is conflicted
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friend has coached our daughter’s soccer team for years. At the end of each season, he graciously hosts a much-anticipated afternoon barbecue for the girls and…
Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged influence operation
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen, following a report that American citizens have been conducting “covert influence operations” in Greenland. Denmark’s public…
Tech titan Intuitive Surgical slashes hundreds of South Bay jobs
SUNNYVALE — Intuitive Surgical has decided to slash hundreds of South Bay jobs due to a reduction in shifts and hours for one of its advanced medical equipment units, according…
Former player makes history by coming out as bisexual
A former Aussie Rules player has come out as the first openly gay or bisexual man in the Australian Football League’s (AFL) 129-year history. Mitch Brown, who played 94 matches…
Police make arrest in fatal Antioch shooting
ANTIOCH – Police on Tuesday arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting over the weekend in Antioch. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Vallejo resident Jesus Soto, was taken…
‘I immediately freaked out’ – Taylor Swift’s engagement sends fans into frenzy
André Rhoden-Paul & Francesca Gillett BBC News Watch: “Please give me an invite” – Young Americans react to Taylor Swift’s engagement “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting…
Justin Verlander notches second win of season as SF Giants beat Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander needed about four months to record his first win as a Giant. He only needed a fraction of the time to earn his second. Verlander…
Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on India kicks in as PM Modi urges self-reliance
Bloomberg via Getty Images Modi has urged small shop owners and businesses to put up “Made in India” boards outside their stores Donald Trump’s steep 50% tariffs on India have…
Investigation underway into Newark drive-by shooting
NEWARK – An investigation is underway into a drive-by shooting over the weekend in Newark, police said. No one was injured in the incident, which happened just before 4 p.m.…