Germany to tighten people-smuggling law by end of year
The UK and Germany have agreed a plan to create a new, direct rail link between London and Berlin as part of a wide-ranging treaty. The Kensington Treaty also includes…
9 great shows and concerts to catch this week
From the always-fun Mosswood Meltdown to Radio Day in the Bay Area and the acclaimed Music@Menlo classical festival, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area…
Several injured after Gaza City church struck, patriarchate says
Several people have been injured at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, with some unconfirmed reports that it was hit by Israeli artillery shells. Catholic Church leaders referred only…
Can Devers return to All-Star form in second half? Plus more SF Giants second-half questions
The Giants are 52-45 coming out of the All-Star break and have positioned themselves to at least be in the mix for one of three NL wild-card spots. The next…
Ariana Grande says she’s not abandoning music for film projects
Ariana Grande says she has no plans to abandon her music career after announcing she was working on another film project. After starring alongside Cynthia Erivo in Wicked, the Positions…
New Stanford study could help doctors address diabetes, prediabetes
On a recent summer afternoon, Randy and Vera Tom prepared a stir-fried lunch in their Redwood City home with their “sous chef,” a 17-year-old Bichon Frise named Munchies, afoot. Randy,…
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave
Imran Qureshi BBC News, Bengaluru Karnataka police Kutina has defended her lifestyle saying she and her children were happy living in the cave Police in India are trying to piece…
Billie Lourd, pay it forward by offering help
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Billie Lourd, 33; Luke Bryan, 49; Carey Hart, 50; David Hasselhoff, 73. Happy Birthday: Pay it forward by offering hands-on help and contributing your time…
Trump says Coca-Cola will swap corn syrup for cane sugar in US
President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its drinks sold in the US. Coca-Cola uses corn syrup in its American products, but Trump’s Health…
She contaminated the soup and then got petulant with me
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Once a month, I make a four-gallon pot of soup for my small church community. When planning the soup, I keep in mind the many food sensitivities…