Imagine repurposing underground fiber optic cables, typically used for delivering high-speed Internet to California residents, to detect and measure earthquakes. That is the focus of a recent research by scientists at the California Institute of Technology led by Zhongwen Zhan, …
A new use for fiber optic lines: detecting earthquakes, Caltech researchers say Read More“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market. Related Articles Real Estate | Austin’s Texas glow Is fading Real Estate | LA court strikes down controversial California law abolishing single-family zoning Real Estate | As budget cuts loom, …
20 least-affordable US cities to buy a home are all in California Read MoreBy Giles Turner | Bloomberg A small stake in the San Francisco Giants is for sale at a price that could value the team at about $4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The Major League Baseball team …
Minority stake in San Francisco Giants targets team at $4 billion valuation Read MoreOAKLAND — One man was killed and another man wounded in an East Oakland shooting Friday morning, authorities said. Police have not yet released any information about the victims. The shooting happened about 4:20 a.m. in the area of 16th …
One dead, one wounded in Oakland shooting Read MoreThe average American throws away 82 pounds of fabric material every year, contributing to 92 million tons of global textile waste. A Sunnyvale nonprofit is on a quest to reduce that amount, while also supporting local crafters. At a warehouse …
Reduce, reuse, resale : Sunnyvale nonprofit supplies leftover fabric, craft supplies at affordable costs Read MoreThese days, people seem kindly disposed to Sarah Ferguson, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, because of the cheerful way she’s carried on with life even amid her recent diagnosis with skin cancer and the ongoing fallout of Andrew’s public disgrace due to …
Prince Andrew and Fergie’s curious parenting: OK when Beatrice, 17, dated older ‘playboy’ accused of manslaughter Read MoreMason (John Travolta) wants out of the robbery racket after an attempted car theft goes awry. Saban Films We’re nearly 50 years out from John Travolta’s meteoric rise to from sitcom player to movie stardom with “Saturday Night Fever” and …
‘Cash Out’ review: Routine heist movie relies on Travolta’s sturdy star power Read MoreNambi E. Kelley (from left), TayLar, Dexter Zollicoffer and A.C. Smith star in the Goodman Theatre’s production of August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.” Liz Lauren Many who have seen a significant number of August Wilson’s plays end up …
Timeless ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ richly acted by Goodman Theatre’s all-Chicago cast Read MoreTwo teens, 17 and 18, were both shot Thursday night and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Sun-Times file Two teens are in critical condition after being shot in a South Shore apartment building Thursday night, …
2 teens critically wounded in South Shore shooting Read MoreLOS ANGELES — They showered Darvin Ham with boos as the coach was introduced before opening tip. They bombarded him with more pointed chants before time expired in an otherwise lifeless building. “Fire Darvin!” But is this Ham’s fault? D’Angelo …
Nikola Jokic after Nuggets’ 11th straight win over Lakers: “Don’t get bored with success” Read MoreView this post on Instagram A post shared by Garcelle Beauvais (@garcelle) Garcelle Beauvais is the latest celebrity to post about her gift basket from the Duchess of Sussex. Garcelle received the American Riviera Orchard strawberry jam and some lovely …
Daily Beast: Duchess Meghan’s ARO jam baskets are like Beyonce’s Ivy Park drops Read MoreSomething I love about the 2020s fashion trends is that skinny jeans and jeggings are slowly being phased out. While some people still cling to their skinny jeans (and the jeans cling right back), I’m so pleased to see a …
Mail: Princess Kate’s skinny jeans & jeggings are perfect, timeless & beautiful Read MoreIn 2022, casual royal gossips received a crash course in Danish royal drama. It all started in September 2022, when then-Queen Margrethe decided to remove some of her grandchildren’s royal titles. The grandchildren in question were Prince Joachim’s four children …
Prince Joachim & Marie chatted with WaPo seven months after their move to DC Read MoreFans are blasting a popular star from “The Bachelor” for a social media post she made. Catherine Giudici Lowe has three children with husband Sean Lowe, and the duo has faced backlash over things related to their children before. In …
Fans Blast Catherine Giudici Lowe After Comment About Her Son Read MoreA TEEN girl led police on a dramatic 88mph car chase after a boozy night out. Zuzanna Kozlowska jumped a red light, weaved between cars, sped over a humpback bridge at 68mph and took a bend at 82mph. CavendishZuzanna Kozlowska …
Girl, 19, who jumped red light as she led police on 88mph car chase after boozy night out swerves jail Read MoreTHE dad of a girl charged over a school stabbing only found out about the horror online – and says he is terrified of “reprisal” attacks. A 13-year-old girl is accused of stabbing two teachers and a classmate at Amman …
‘I’m terrified of reprisal attacks’ says dad of girl charged over school stabbing who only found out about horror online Read MoreMICHAEL CHANDLER has warned Conor McGregor his days of being an effective trash talker are over. At the peak of his powers, The Notorious was renowned for getting into his opponents’ heads with a unique, and previously unseen, brand of …
Conor McGregor warned his best pre-fight weapon is now USELESS as he gears up for UFC 303 return vs Michael Chandler Read MoreJEFF STELLING has incredibly teased a return for Soccer Saturday’s iconic cast in a new show. The presenting legend quit Sky Sports after 29 years as host of the Saturday afternoon programme at the end of last season. @JeffStellingThe classic …
Jeff Stelling teases return of Soccer Saturday cast on new TV show after Sky Sports legends reunite for dinner Read MoreRYAN GIGGS’ girlfriend Zara Charles was in good spirits as she was seen for the first time since it was revealed the couple are expecting a baby. SunSport exclusively revealed on Thursday that Manchester United legend Giggs, 50, and Zara, …
Ryan Giggs’ pregnant girlfriend, 36, smiles after trip to pharmacy as Man Utd legend, 50, prepares to become a dad again Read MoreElection judges process and count March 19 primary election mail-in ballots for the Chicago Board of Elections at the Cook County Administration Building in the Loop. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times While rallying his political troops last summer in Springfield heading into the …
Illinois Republicans grapple with mail voting under mixed signals from Trump. ‘We have to adapt’ Read More