Judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione
A judge in New York state has dismissed two terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Gregory Carro also ruled a charge of…
High school girls volleyball rankings, Sept. 16, 2025: Bay Area News Group Top 15
Bay Area News Group girls volleyball Top 15 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (6-0) Previous ranking: 1 Last week: Beat Sacred Heart Cathedral 3-1, St.…
Israel launches major ground offensive on Gaza City, forcing thousands more to flee
Israel has launched its long-planned major ground offensive on Gaza City, conducting heavy air strikes overnight as troops pushed into the edges of the city. Thousands of Palestinians have been…
California man pleads guilty to landing plane on restricted Navy island — twice – The Mercury News
A San Diego man pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges related to twice landing his small private plane on San Clemente Island, a mostly barren strip of land about 70…
Hollywood star Robert Redford dies at the age of 89
Emma SaundersCulture reporter Getty Images US acting legend Redford, known for roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, has died at the age of 89. The…
Antioch’s $160 million desalination plant begins operation in bid to boost city water supply – The Mercury News
The $100 million facility, hailed by city leaders as a milestone in California’s water sustainability efforts, will meet up to 40% of Antioch’s water needs. Offer valid for non-subscribers only…
Kenya’s high court issues arrest warrant for British national
A Kenyan High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British national suspected of murdering a 21-year-old woman more than a decade ago. Agnes Wanjiru was killed in March…
San Jose’s animal shelter is broken. Only a competent leader can fix it.
For years, the City of San Jose has largely ignored the concerns of animal welfare advocates such as volunteers, rescue partners, independent veterinarians and employees at the San Jose Animal…
Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
The world’s fourth-biggest company, Google owner Alphabet, has announced a £5bn ($6.8bn) investment in UK artificial intelligence (AI). The money will be used for infrastructure and scientific research over the…
How social media reduced two horrific killings to cheap snuff films
First it was the nightmarish stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, as she sat on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, minding her own business. Then it was…