Japan sets new record with nearly 100,000 people aged over 100
The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has risen to a record high of nearly 100,000, its government has announced. Setting a new record for the 55th…
Tennis star’s former Bay Area mansion listed for $8 million – The Mercury News
A San Rafael mansion once owned by tennis great Brad Gilbert is for sale for $7,995,000. Brad Gilbert’s former Marin house for sale (Arbor Media) The Oakland native, who retired…
US joins UN Security Council condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar
Getty Images Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani told the council that Israel was “led by blusterous extremists” The United Nations Security Council has condemned Israel’s strikes on…
Jedd Fisch’s future, Jonathan Smith’s move & West Coast Hot Seats
Could there be movement on the coaching front in the Big Ten? What about young coaches to watch? We address it all in this week’s mailbag. Already have an account…
Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway
A pilot and co-pilot have tested positive for alcohol after the plane they were operating veered off the runway when landing in Nigeria. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) screened…
Newsom must protect California’s drinking water from microplastics
In the current political environment, where good theater often trumps good policy, California has the opportunity to lead with some plain common sense. Governor Newsom can sign AB 823, authored…
Nepal gets first female PM after deadly unrest
Nepal’s former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has become the country’s interim prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government. Karki, 73, was sworn in during a brief…
California couple gets life without parole in torture, death of woman’s daughter – The Mercury News
A Hawthorne couple convicted of murder and torture in the killing of the woman’s 7-year-old daughter in 2021 were sentenced Friday, Sept. 12, to life in prison without the possibility…
World’s first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania’s PM
Guy DelauneyBBC Balkans correspondent ADNAN BECI/AFP The new minister, named Diella, has already been active as a bot, guiding applicants through a process to obtain official documents. For government officials,…
Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase, Veronica Burton, Janelle Salaün earn WNBA honors
A trio of Valkyries earned national recognition on Friday for their contributions to the team’s success in its inaugural season. Coach Natalie Nakase was named the Associated Press WNBA coach…