Top court grants relief to private zoo run by billionaire Ambani family
A special investigation team appointed by India’s top court has said the acquisition of animals at Vantara – a private zoo owned by the son of Asia’s richest man Mukesh…
Dad fatally stabbed while walking with child outside San Francisco school – The Mercury News
A father was fatally stabbed while walking his son home from school in San Francisco, and a suspect was arrested more than 130 miles away. The attack happened on Wednesday,…
Belarus and Russia stage joint military drills
Belarusian and Russian forces are taking part in joint manoeuvres some 45 miles (72km) from Minsk as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills. The countries say the…
A Silicon Valley engineer’s go-to lunch spot closed. So he bought the place.
For 26 years, Silicon Valley engineer John Vink had a weekly lunch routine. Every Wednesday he’d head to the nearest Armadillo Willy’s barbecue restaurant for the Pit-Smoked Boneless Chicken Sandwich,…
Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up
Israel has destroyed more high-rise buildings in Gaza’s largest city over the weekend, as it scales up its military offensive to occupy Gaza City. The Israeli military is ordering everyone…
Riordan meeting high expectations entering WCAL play
San Francisco school looks like WCAL favorite after three nonleague wins. Pittsburg sticking with two QBs — for now. Undefeated Acalanes takes conditioning to higher level. Plus, notes on St.…
US says framework for deal on future of TikTok ownership agreed with China
The US treasury secretary has said Washington has reached a “framework” deal with China on the ownership of TikTok’s American operations. Scott Bessent said the framework was set in trade…
California home values drop $106 billion to $10.8 trillion – The Mercury News
Here’s a smidgen of good news for California house hunters: Mild discounting is underway. My trusty spreadsheet peeked at a Zillow report tracking total home values for the year ending…
Two men sentenced in Zambia for attempting to bewitch and kill president
A court in Zambia has sentenced two men to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema. Zambian Leonard Phiri and Mozambican Jasten Mabulesse…
Dog mauling at California animal shelter sparks negligence suit from volunteer – The Mercury News
Emily Moncur, a volunteer at the Orange County Animal Care facility in Tustin, had just finished photographing a large dog and was putting it back in its kennel when the…