Bay Area heat wave worthy of summer settles into region
The onset of what weather forecasters have said will be the longest, most intense heat wave of the summer arrived a bit warmer than the National Weather Service anticipated, and…
Rescued baby gorilla Zeytin recovers from smuggling ordeal
A baby gorilla, rescued last year from a plane’s shipping container at Istanbul airport, may soon be returned to his native Nigeria. The infant – named Zeytin in a public…
High school football 2025 preview: PAL Bay Division
Top players, predicted order of finish in the six-school Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Originally Published: August…
Three more giraffe species than previously thought, scientists say
Georgina Rannard Climate and science correspondent Michael Brown Giraffes in Uganda’s Kidepo Valley Giraffes are one of the world’s most distinct and well-loved creatures, always thought to be one species.…
Bed Bath & Beyond declares it won’t open any California stores – The Mercury News
Bed Bath & Beyond, attempting to relaunch its brick-and-mortar operation, won’t be putting any stores in California, its chairman declared. “California has created one of the most overregulated, expensive, and…
Ukrainian held in Italy over blast mystery of Nord Stream gas pipelines
German prosecutors say a Ukrainian man has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea, several months after the start…
Honda taps Silicon Valley startup in self-driving software deal – The Mercury News
By Chester Dawson, Bloomberg Honda Motor Co. has signed a multi-year agreement to work with a US AI startup in which it has an equity stake to develop self driving…
Police accuse Jair Bolsonaro and son of obstruction of justice
Police in Brazil have accused former President Jair Bolsonaro, 70, and his 41-year-old son Eduardo of obstruction of justice. They allege that the two tried to interfere in the trial…
What are 49ers’ most troubling injury concerns headed into Week 1?
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers that close out the exhibition season Saturday night against the Los Angeles Chargers should bear no resemblance to the team that plays its regular season…
Ghanaian musician detained over Lamborghini purchase
Popular Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has been detained in a tax investigation linked to his purchase of a luxury car, his management has said. Wale’s yellow Lamborghini was seized earlier…