Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Putin
Ukrainians are tired, run down by the emotional toll of the invasion and the physical toll of sleepless nights due to air raid sirens, explosions and the screeching sounds of…
Business owners push for Seventh Street arterial
Berkeley manufacturing interests set off what would become a prolonged fight a century ago when they pushed for “development of an arterial highway paralleling San Pablo Avenue and extending through…
Secret Afghan relocation scheme set up after major data breach
The UK government set up a secret Afghan relocation scheme after the personal data of thousands of people was inadvertently leaked, it can be revealed. A dataset containing the details…
How Logan Webb’s three-fastball mix helped land SF Giants’ ace at second All-Star Game
SAN FRANCISCO — Logan Webb has long joked that he’s not a strikeout pitcher. In the past, the San Francisco Giants ace’s reticence was warranted. The numbers, though, are hard…
‘We still hate it’ – Trump’s Nato weapons deal for Ukraine sparks MAGA anger
Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News Watch: Trump to hit Russia with secondary tariffs in 50 days if no peace deal Some conservative members of Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again”…
Forest Whitaker, take the time to gather your thoughts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 36; Lana Parrilla, 48; Jason Bonham, 59; Forest Whitaker, 64. Happy Birthday: Show enthusiasm and use your experience to guide you in a…
Shetland eyes Faroes-style tunnels to replace ageing ferries
James Cook Scotland Editor Reporting fromTórshavn, Faroe Islands Cara Berkley BBC News Reporting fromTórshavn, Faroe Islands BBC The 18 islands which make up the Faroes are connected by 23 tunnels,…
A friend is getting odd texts and she wants me to intervene
DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to an event with a male friend, “Tom,” and met up with a female friend, “Meg,” and we all hung out together. The next day, I…
I’m disappointed but not done with Putin, Trump tells BBC
Gary O’Donoghue Chief North America Correspondent Listen: I’m ‘disappointed but not done’ with Putin, Trump tells BBC Donald Trump has said that he is disappointed but not done with Vladimir…
Republic Services trash pickup resumes in parts of Contra Costa County
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY — Republic Services is resuming some limited trash pickup services in Contra Costa County this week, according to local officials. Waste pickup services have been suspended since…