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Earth, Wind and Fire star, 58, ‘hospitalised and sedated’

John Paris is said to have briefly regained consciousness and spoke to loved ones before doctors sedated him again following a serious backstage medical emergency in San Francisco.

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Chelsea, Elon and Tony: San Francisco lets you hire humanoid robot to clean your home for $30 an hour but there's a catch

If you are in San Francisco, you can now hire a humanoid robot to handle household chores, including vacuuming, cleaning surfaces, unloading dishes and taking out the trash for $30 per hour. However, the catch is that the company Tau Robotics is currently keeping the service invite-only, with prospective customers…

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A San Francisco 'tech prankster' got 50 Waymos ordered onto the same street, exposing robotaxis' cyber/airbag problem

California requires autonomous vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate they can safely monitor, update and maintain fleets while complying with cyber law.

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San Francisco-area estate sells for $70m in sign of AI-fueled wealth explosion

New owner is said to be involved in AI industry, as new class of multimillionaires is entering the real estate race

The Guardian - US

Brickbat: Anyone for Tennis?

In San Francisco, Sam Dogen took his 6-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son to play tennis at Golden Gate Heights Park… The post Brickbat: Anyone for Tennis? appeared first on Reason.com.

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US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction

The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal by Meta and TikTok seeking to overturn a lower court ruling requiring them to face more than 3,000 lawsuits filed in federal court, saying the companies had appealed too early.

The Economic Times

Texas sues Glass Lewis over proxy advice disclosures

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued Glass Lewis in Texas District Court for Collin County on July 29, 2026, alleging deceptive trade practices. Glass Lewis is a San Francisco-based proxy advisory firm that advises institutional investors how to vote at corporate shareholder meetings.

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Salesforce Cuts 133 More Jobs Across California and Washington Amid CEO's 'I Need Less Heads' Remark

Salesforce announces 133 job cuts in San Francisco, Seattle, and Bellevue, effective 5 October. Discover the reasons behind these redundancies and the role of AI in Salesforce's strategy.

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Man says US founders talk to him like a peer, Indian founders seem to maintain a ‘founder aura’

After sending cold messages to founders in India and Silicon Valley, a student noticed significant variations in their communication approaches. Many founders from San Francisco responded as peers, whereas some Indian entrepreneurs displayed a clear sense of hierarchy. This discovery initiated lively discussions on social media regarding cultural attitudes toward…

The Economic Times

Why billionaire Michael Moritz and wife Harriet Heyman are offering up to $150 million to transform San Francisco

Billionaire Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman, are offering up to $150 million through their Crankstart foundation to find bold ideas that could improve life in San Francisco. Their global “Boundless San Francisco” competition is seeking solutions to challenges including the city’s housing affordability crisis, homelessness, public safety,…

The Economic Times

Apple and OpenAI escalate legal battle over devices

The case comes at a sensitive time for OpenAI, which is worth a reported $852 billion as it works towards a potential IPO. The lab is also locked into a fierce competition with Anthropic, a rival AI lab in San Francisco that was founded by a group of former OpenAI…

The Economic Times

Billionaire Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman are offering up to $150 million for ideas that could make San Francisco a better place to live

Billionaires Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman have launched an ambitious $150 million initiative aimed at enhancing San Francisco. Through their foundation, Crankstart, they invite innovative solutions to tackle urgent housing and economic challenges. Organizations can compete for funding, with the evaluation process culminating in a decision set for autumn 2027.…

The Times of India

Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire concert canceled suddenly due to medical emergency

The funk group were scheduled to perform alongside Richie at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

The Independent UK

Earth, Wind and Fire postpone gig with Lionel Richie after member suffers 'medical emergency'

Earth, Wind and Fire were set to support Lionel Richie at his Chase Center show in San Francisco on Thursday (06.08.26) as part of his Sing A Song All Night Long Tour.

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LinkedIn executives can be questioned in antitrust lawsuit, judge rules

U.S. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler in San Francisco said in an order on ‌Tuesday that the ⁠plaintiffs ⁠can depose LinkedIn's current chief executive Daniel Shapero for four hours, and question former CEO Hoffman for three hours. Hoffman sold LinkedIn to Microsoft for $26.2 billion in 2016.

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Amazon loses US court ban on Perplexity's AI shopping tools

In a novel legal dispute, the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Amazon was unlikely to succeed on its claim that Perplexity's AI agents violated a federal computer-hacking law.

The Economic Times

Luis Arraez heads to Phillies as MLB trade deadline explodes with blockbuster deals

Major League Baseball's trade deadline saw significant player movement across teams. The Philadelphia Phillies notably acquired batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. Other contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees also made key additions. These moves aimed to bolster rosters for the upcoming postseason…

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Police Used AI License Plate Cameras to Stalk Women Across the U.S., Investigation Finds

The findings come as the company rapidly expands its footprint, with more than 120,000 cameras operating in over 6,000 communities

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Detroit has a shortage of national retailers. What can officials do to attract more chains to the city?

Detroit’s borders encompass 139 square miles, a footprint large enough to fit Manhattan, Boston and San Francisco combined.

The Economic Times

Baseball: WPBL looking for longevity as players take the field amid rising popularity for women's sports

The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League begins on Saturday — weather permitting, with rain in the forecast — when Denae Benites and the New York Heights face Mo’ne Davis and the Los Angeles Queens. The other two teams in the league — the Boston Hunters and San…

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Zelensky confirms Ukraine's drones will reach 6,000 miles in 2027 — enough to cover the entirety of Russia and able to reach as far as San Francisco from Kyiv

Ukraine plans longer-range drones reaching 10,000 km by 2027 while pursuing US cooperation for production, testing, and advanced unmanned technology development.

The Guardian - US

San Francisco pitbull rescued after two days trapped in railway tunnel

Pup named Roo, who ran away from home, was found curled up next to rail track – and was ‘thrilled’ to be rescued

Sports Illustrated

What Deebo Samuel Sr.’s Return Means for the 49ers—and Ricky Pearsall’s Injury

Samuel is signing with San Francisco on a one-year deal, bringing familiarity to an offense in need of reinforcements.

The Independent UK

California city is now more unaffordable for renters than New York

Two-bedroom rent prices in the Bay Area city reached $6,020 in a single-month surge

The Independent UK

Tech founder responds to backlash after tattooing company logo on potential employees

‘I messed up,’ the San Francisco-based founder said

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