(Bloomberg/Ryan Vlastelica) — Alphabet Inc. shares closed out their biggest quarterly gain in 20 years, the latest reflection of how investors are turning more positive on the Google parent as it strengthens its foothold in artificial intelligence. The stock gained …
Alphabet’s AI strength fuels biggest quarterly jump since 2005 Read MoreGrowing up in Veracruz, Lucía Gutierrez Rebolloso was weaned on the percussive, celebratory sound of son jarocho, performing in her family’s ensemble before she started grade school. She hasn’t left her Mexican roots behind, but these days the Harlem-based singer, who …
Mexican singer Lucia adjusting to life as a jazz star Read MoreBy MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now, declining to act on the Trump administration’s effort to immediately remove her from the central …
Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now Read MoreCalifornia is leading a multistate coalition in opposition to proposed federal changes that would restrict international student visas. The proposal by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would limit international students to a fixed four-year visa period and restrict their …
California leads coalition opposing Trump’s planned restrictions on student visas Read More“Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane went to Washington, D.C., earlier this month to lobby members of Congress to support federal funding for research and access to treatment for thousands of people like himself who are living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …
Eric Dane enlists Bay Area congressman’s support as ALS progresses Read More(Bloomberg/Robert Burnson) — Apple Inc. says it did nothing wrong in choosing to partner with OpenAI — rather than Elon Musk’s xAI — when it added generative artificial intelligence to its iPhone operating system. Apple’s lawyers said in a court …
Apple denies harming Musk’s xAI by teaming up with OpenAI Read MoreThe federal government shut down Wednesday morning at 12:01 a.m. after Democrats and Republicans in Washington, D.C. failed to reach a funding agreement — the first shutdown since the longest in history ended in 2019. Statewide, nearly 190,000 federal workers …
Here’s how the government shutdown affects the Bay Area Read MoreBy Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News When Amazon.com Inc. recruited longtime Microsoft Corp. product chief Panos Panay in 2023 to run its devices division, his new colleagues thought the e-commerce giant was preparing to take its consumer gadget line upscale. Panay …
Amazon is overhauling its devices to take on Apple in the AI era Read More(Bloomberg/Ryan Vlastelica) — Alphabet Inc. shares closed out their biggest quarterly gain in 20 years, the latest reflection of how investors are turning more positive on the Google parent as it strengthens its foothold in artificial intelligence. The stock gained …
Alphabet’s AI strength fuels biggest quarterly jump since 2005 Read MoreGrowing up in Veracruz, Lucía Gutierrez Rebolloso was weaned on the percussive, celebratory sound of son jarocho, performing in her family’s ensemble before she started grade school. She hasn’t left her Mexican roots behind, but these days the Harlem-based singer, who …
Mexican singer Lucia adjusting to life as a jazz star Read MoreGeneral manager Bill Schmidt, the longtime overseer of the Rockies‘ “draft-and-develop” philosophy, resigned on Wednesday following the worst season in franchise history, the team announced. Historically bad starting pitching, an anemic offense for the first half of the season, and …
Rockies GM Bill Schmidt steps down as team looks for new direction after dreadful season Read MoreIn a much-anticipated move, Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt resigned on Wednesday. Now, there are looming questions. Who will replace Schmidt? Will the Rockies buck tradition and look outside the organization for their next GM or president of baseball operations? …
Rockies’ front office change: Five possible candidates to replace GM Bill Schmidt Read MoreWhile President Donald Trump told hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals yesterday that the military should use U.S. cities as “training grounds” for soldiers, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, presented his fictitious Department of Pentagon Excess …
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder, Using a Chainsaw, Destroys Pentagon Model with Republican Army Colonel Read MoreThe NBA is set to witness history this upcoming season when LeBron James becomes the first player to play in 23 seasons. James’ future has been in question throughout the offseason, and one Los Angeles Lakers legend has made a …
Lakers Legend Makes Bold Prediction About LeBron James’ Future Read MoreHead coach Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have questions at quarterback, where Carson Wentz continues to fill in for J.J. McCarthy. However, that is not the biggest story of the Vikings’ Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns. The …
Vikings Receive Critical QB News Before Historic Browns Game Read MoreOne of the biggest disappointments to begin the 2025 college football season is Clemson. At 1-3, the Tigers have gone from a Top 10 team in the preseason to a team that is struggling to become bowl-eligible. The Tigers are …
Dabo Swinney Points the Finger for Clemson’s Struggles Read MoreThings went from bad to worse for the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4, and there’s no more pressing issue right now than the health of quarterback Lamar Jackson. The two-time MVP suffered a hamstring injury in an ugly loss to …
NFL Insider Sheds Light on How Ravens Will Handle Lamar Jackson Injury Read MoreCarson Hocevar, a driver in the Cup Series of NASCAR, has been fined 50,000 US dollars as a result of an apparent scuffle at Kansas Speedway. NASCAR Fines Carson Hocevar, the 22-year-old Spire Motorsports driver, for trying to rev his …
NASCAR Fines Carson Hocevar $50,000 for Safety Violation at Kansas Speedway Read MoreBy all accounts, the New York Knicks are expected to make the Finals. With the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics poised to take a step back, the Eastern Conference is a two-horse race between the Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. …
Proposed Deadline Deal Adds Giannis Antetokounmpo to Knicks Read MoreAfter months of offseason negotiations, the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have agreed on a deal to keep him in the Bay Area. The young star signed a two-year, $48.5 million contract extension with a team option in the …
Kuminga Deal Is ‘Temporary’ Fix For Warriors’ Big Problem: Report Read More