Eye on America: Robots sculpting stones and "trash detectives" combat San Francisco polluters

In New York, we look at a startup that’s utilizing cutting edge robotics to make ornate stonework more affordable to builders. And in California, we see how San Francisco is deploying a group of ...

A San Francisco elegy in Trump’s America

I wondered at the image of carnage right-wing pundits and podcasters project onto this glorious landscape.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Robots can sculpt marble, but some disagree if they're making art

Some artists are turning to advanced robots for help sculpting masterpieces, even as others decry robots as cheating that turns creating art into a business.

Trump is trashing America's elections

Former President Donald Trump has been spreading the claim that Democrats are cheating in the election, and has been supported by Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk, while a poll shows that 62% of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

How a San Francisco Vineyard Is Changing the Wine Industry

With eight rows of vines in San Francisco and a vision of inclusivity, Christopher Renfro and Project Two Eighty are training the next generation of winemakers.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Robots sculpt marble in Italy, sparking worries about future of art form | 60 Minutes

A fleet of marble-sculpting robots is carving out the future of the art world. It’s a move some artists see as cheating, but others are embracing the change.

Sleep on it: the $700 San Francisco ‘pod’ with privacy curtains and charging ports

Located in a former bank downtown, the facility has had 300 people apply for its remaining 17 rental beds. A company that rents “sleeping pods” in downtown San Francisco for $700 a month has had ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

End of an era for iconic moving walkways at San Francisco airport

The moving walkways inside San Francisco International Airport's terminal 3 have become iconic thanks to their bounciness. But the rubber walkways are set to be removed during a renovation of the ...

London Breed Concedes San Francisco Mayor Race to Daniel Lurie

Mayor London Breed acknowledged on Thursday that Daniel Lurie, a first-time candidate, would succeed her in office.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

San Francisco Mayor London Breed concedes race to Levi Strauss heir

San Francisco Mayor London Breed lost her reelection bid with voters electing Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie to be the city’s next leader. Daniel Lurie, a millionaire who leads an anti-poverty ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

San Francisco Mayor-Elect Plans to Declare Fentanyl Emergency on Day 1

Daniel Lurie held his first news conference since Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules

The airport’s name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International, suggested that the “lower rated airport” was associated with San Francisco, a federal judge said in a temporary order.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

California Storm Brings Record Rain and Flooding to San Francisco Bay Area

An atmospheric river that has brought damaging wind, rain and snow to the Pacific Northwest fed a storm spreading as far south as Los Angeles.

Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

San Francisco Will Pay $212 Million for Its Train System to Ditch Floppy Disks

The city’s light-rail system has used 5¼-inch floppy disks for nearly 40 years. Getting off them won't come cheap.

Tech - Wired - October 25

Sunday Night Football: How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers game tonight

Sunday Night Football continues this weekend with the Cowboys at 49ers game. Here's how to watch all the action on the field.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Cowboys vs. 49ers: Dak Prescott's comeback bid falls short as San Francisco holds off Dallas, 30-24

The 49ers have had their struggles too, but got back to 4-4 with the win. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are going the other way.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

San Francisco 49ers star Charvarius Ward announces death of 1-year-old daughter

San Francisco 49ers star Charvarius Ward has announced that his 1-year-old daughter tragically passed away.

San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa slapped with $11,255 fine for wearing Maga hat

NFL fines 49ers star for wearing pro-Trump hat Bosa violated league’s uniform and equipment rules San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa has been fined by the NFL for wearing a hat ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game: How to watch, kickoff time and more

The San Francisco 49ers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

49ers survive 3 missed field goals, sideline fight to win ugly against Bucs

In Christian McCaffrey's first game of the season, tensions boiled over on the 49er sideline

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Dev Patel look-alike competition draws South Asian men and fans to San Francisco

After the viral sensation that was New York City’s Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest, the South Asian men of the Bay Area assembled for its offspring: the Dev Patel lookalike contest.

San Francisco mayor-elect: 'We just want to get back to common sense'

San Francisco’s mayor-elect Daniel Lurie (D), who won over the incumbent last week, discussed Democrats’ losses and his success in an interview Tuesday. CNN's Erin Burnett pressed Lurie on the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

OpenAI’s Altman Latest Tech Exec to Lend a Hand to New San Francisco Mayor

The AI leader joins the transition team for Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune and a political neophyte.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

San Francisco sees 54% drop in overdose deaths in lowest count since 2020

Last month, 32 people died of accidental overdoses in the city, compared with 70 in October 2023, according to report. San Francisco saw a 54% drop in overdose deaths in October 2024, compared ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Packers with a sore throwing shoulder

Sports - ABC News - 19 hours ago

San Francisco vs. Cal Poly predictions, odds, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Nov. 5 bets from top model

SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's San Francisco Dons vs. Cal Poly Mustangs matchup 10,000 times and reveals its CBB picks

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Eye on America: AI medical breakthroughs, and a Disney Imagineer receives a major honor

In Massachusetts, we learn how artificial intelligence is making medicine more accurate and improving patients' lives. And in California, we meet an acclaimed Disney Imagineer and lifelong inventor ...

All eyes are on America as an uncertain world awaits election result

Across the world, all eyes are on the election battle between former President Donald Trump and Vice President which will have implications for almost everyone.

Eye on America: Chef teaches kids healthy recipes, and examining the "sandwich generation"

In Illinois, we meet a chef whose hands-on workshops teach kids and families how to boost nutrition at home. And in California, we examine the increasing number of families who are juggling raising ...

Eye on America: New hotel runs on clean energy, and growing threats of inland flooding

In North Carolina, we learn about the growing threat of severe flooding facing inland communities. And in Connecticut, we check in at the only hotel in the country that runs entirely on renewable ...

Eye on America: Macho Spouse supports military husbands, and an exclusive tour of CIA HQ

In Illinois, we meet the founder of Macho Spouse, a group dedicated to providing connection and support to husbands of active duty service members. And in Virginia, we tour a century-old family ...

Was Stone-Age Scandinavia Struck by Plague?

New research by geneticists hints at the deadly work of Yersinia pestis 5,000 years ago.

Health - The New York Times - October 31

Combating Parkinson's with rock climbing

There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and ...

Claws for celebration: it’s Florida stone crab season

It’s the tastiest time of the year for seafood lovers, as a succulent local delicacy returns to Miami’s restaurants

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots

Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.

Tech - Wired - October 31

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