Bay Area man turns to social media to find life-saving blood donor
A 29-year-old Bay Area software engineer is urgently looking for a blood donor who can save his life. Warren Shen is appealing to the public on…
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Thousands of fans pack San Jose’s San Pedro Square for USMNT World Cup match against Australia
The U.S. men’s national team is on the verge of playing a World Cup match in the Bay Area after a big win against Australia on Friday. Maddie White…
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Watch: Firefighters battle brush fire near Cal State East Bay in Hayward
An brush fire in Hayward on Friday afternoon burned some 25 acres before firefighters stopped its progress, authorities…
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DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says
By Andy Rose, Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is backing away from its plans to convert a warehouse in a small Georgia city…
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San Andreas Fault stress levels in Southern California at nearly 1,000 year high
The stress levels of the San Andreas Fault – part of the tectonic boundary between the Pacific plate and the North American plate – are at their…
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Juneteenth celebrations underway across the Bay Area
Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, when emancipation from enslavement finally came to Texas – and is widely celebrated as a…
Continue ReadingHow Ukraine broke through Russia’s air defenses
By Lauren Kent, Kosta Gak, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Oliver Sherwood, CNN (CNN) — As a barrage of Ukrainian drones descended on Moscow in the early…
Continue ReadingIran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap
By Leila Gharagozlou, CNN (CNN) — As details of the agreement between the United States and Iran were beginning to emerge last week, a powerful…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 19: Flood threat, Iran agreement, Moscow attacks, immigration, reflecting pool
By Alexandra Banner, CNN Many Americans today will celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US. A blend of…
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Fundraiser quickly tops goal after Oakland Haitian restaurant targeted by vandalism
Earlier this week, T’Chaka had its door smashed, leaving pieces of glass scattered on the dining room floor. But it didn’t take long for the…
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Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife…
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Space tech company plans to launch mirrors to space to redirect light
A space technology startup is preparing for a hefty clean energy project, launching giant mirrors into space to reflect sunlight onto Earth for use…
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Bay Area lawyer raises concerns about delays in DACA renewal process
Bay Area lawmakers are raising concerns about delays in the DACA renewal process that they say are costing some immigrants their…
Continue ReadingRace for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament
By Clare Sebastian, CNN Wigan, United Kingdom (CNN) — Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is poised to challenge British Prime Minister Keir…
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Safety concerns top of mind for start of Oaktown Thursdays events
Security measures were evident for the launch of Oaktown Thursdays events in the city’s downtown after similar events in Oakland have seen…
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San Francisco’s Urban Alchemy pushes ahead with homeless assistance program as budget cuts loom
As San Francisco struggles with budget shortfallls, the Urban Alchemy nonprofit is pushing forward with its mission to help the city’s most…
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Monterey Peninsula officials question whether tourism push needs to be eased back
The Monterey Peninsula continues to draw record numbers of visitors, but some leaders in Carmel-by-the-Sea are questioning whether the area has…
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Mexico fans cram dowtown San Jose for the World Cup match against South Korea
San Pedro Square in San Jose appeared to be wall-to-wall Mexico fans ready for the next watch party for the match against South Korea. Len Ramirez…
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Mother, young child rescued off San Francisco beach after being swept in by sneaker wave
A woman and her preteen child were in critical condition after being rescued off Baker Beach in San Francisco when they were pulled into the ocean by…
Continue ReadingMangione’s attorneys say they won’t argue psychiatric defense in state murder trial – one day after indicating they would
By Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — Luigi Mangione’s attorneys on Thursday informed the judge in his New York state murder case that they…
Continue ReadingScaled-back goals, billionaire’s Birkin bags, melt-proof ice cream: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Kimberly Richardson, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Don’t let a US heat wave derail your summer fun or fitness routine. These tips cover…
Continue ReadingMan arrested after toddler lands in crocodile pen
By Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — Police in the UK have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy was found in a…
Continue ReadingTracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts
By Lou Robinson, Byron Manley, Koko Nakajima, Becky Pinnington and Henrik Pettersson, CNN (CNN) — Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — the…
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Supreme Court limits power of federal government to disarm drug users
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court Thursday curbed the power of the federal government to disarm a frequent marijuana user,…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 18: Presidential legacy, agreement signed, Knicks parade, flood threat, gas prices
By Alexandra Banner, CNN After four major plane crashes in the US this week, some travelers are asking whether it’s a coincidence or cause for…
Continue ReadingKnicks parade to be secured by a record number of NYPD officers
By Mark Morales, Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — New Yorkers are preparing to celebrate the Knicks’ first championship parade, with jubilant fans…
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San Francisco dirt alley artwork unveiled after mistaken auction bid
Andrea Nakano reports on the makeover of a dirt alley that was mistakenly bought in an…
Continue ReadingHarry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports
By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s Prince Harry and his family will return to the United Kingdom for a visit next month, British media…
Continue ReadingA jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims
By Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — A parade of luxury cars, handbags and yachts up for auction has done little to help their owner, a disgraced…
Continue ReadingUkraine launches largest attack on Moscow since start of full-scale war
By Jessie Yeung, Kosta Gak, Isaac Yee, Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine has launched the largest drone offensive on Moscow of the full-scale…
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Bay Area father with terminal cancer gets more time with specialized brain surgery
Anne Makovec reports on a Bay Area man who now has more time with his family after getting a specialized…
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San Francisco floral studio designs arrangement for Pride Month event
Max Darrow reports on a floral studio that designed a floral arrangement for the “Love is You”…
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San Francisco supervisor introduces “affordable groceries act”
Sooji Nam reports on how a San Francisco supervisor is trying to address food deserts and grocery…
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Pajaro Valley community groups demand end to use of pesticides near schools
Community groups in Pajaro Valley in California’s Central Coast say pesticides used near schools are contributing to higher rates of childhood cancer…
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Bay Area Iranians react to Trump’s announcement of deal with Iran
John Ramos reports on the reaction to the Trump administration’s deal with…
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Calfiornia bill would ban addictive features on social media for users under 16
California is inching toward a historic bill that would ban social media platforms from using addictive features for children under the age of 16.…
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Pastor provides lifeline for unhoused Silicon Valley resident living in their vehicles
A Peninsula pastor is providine a safe place for people living in their RVs as they search for housing in expensive Silicon Valley. Sharon Chin…
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Lawsuit filed over conditions at San Jose animal shelter
In San Jose, community members are demanding major improvements to the city’s main animal shelter, saying conditions at the facility are simply…
Continue ReadingA cultural divide, tattoo ads, decades of deceit: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! At an emotionally raw sentencing hearing, Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann received life in…
Continue Reading‘I am responsible.’ Takeaways from Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s sentencing hearing
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — About 33 years since he claimed his first victim, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life…
Continue ReadingThere have been 4 major plane crashes in the US in 4 days. What is going on?
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — It’s been a tragic week for aviation as two military jets, a skydiving plane and a charter jet…
Continue ReadingDoes Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — On Sunday, hours before a UFC fight night took place on the White House lawn, President Donald Trump announced…
Continue ReadingAn engineer marking his wedding anniversary, service members and Boeing employees are among the victims of B-52 bomber crash
By Hanna Park, Alisha Ebrahimji, Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — A flight test engineer teaching his daughter to drive, a husband who just…
Continue ReadingLuigi Mangione will argue a psychiatric defense in state murder trial
By Kara Scannell, Nicki Brown, CNN New York (CNN) — Luigi Mangione’s attorneys will present a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 17: Severe weather, G7 summit, Georgia election, economy, small plane crash
By Alexandra Banner, CNN Astronomers may have finally cracked one of the most baffling mysteries about the Milky Way after decades of research. The…
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US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text
By Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak, Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — The United States on Wednesday released the official text of the memorandum of…
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Bay Area public transit sees spike in riders thanks to World Cup attendees
Kevin Ko reports on how World Cup attendees are getting to the…
Continue ReadingUsing the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration
By Wayne Chang, Chris Lau, CNN Taipei (CNN) — A group of indigenous Taiwanese seafarers have completed a daring quest, braving choppy waters…
Continue ReadingLululemon yoga event on Great Wall of China causes Japanese drum furor
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Activewear brand Lululemon is in hot water in China after a promotional event held on the Great Wall appeared to…
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