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Boat tragedy in San Francisco: One dead, two missing after pontoon boat capsizes near Alcatraz

One person died, two others remained missing and 16 people were rescued after a three-deck pontoon pleasure boat carrying 19 people capsized in the waters near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a large-scale search involving divers, helicopters and multiple rescue vessels.

The Times of India · Jul 15

1 dead and 2 missing from pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island off San Francisco

Authorities in San Francisco say one person has died, two people are missing and 16 others from a pontoon boat have been rescued in waters off the city

The Independent UK · Jul 15

One person dead and two missing after boat sinks near San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island

Another 16 people rescued after ‘pontoon pleasure boat’ sinks about 600 yards from famous tourist attraction

The Guardian - US · Jul 15

She moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco for an AI job. The biggest difference wasn't the technology

A journalist moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco for an AI startup role. She found a work culture focused on building products and new technology. Her journalism skills proved valuable in explaining complex AI concepts to a wider audience. While missing her home, she embraced this significant technological shift.…

The Times of India · Jul 13

Despite the growth of some AI schools like Alpha, research doesn’t show that AI tutors are better than human teachers

Over the past decade, the AI-focused, for-profit Alpha School has grown from one campus in Austin, Texas, to a growing list of more than 15 schools across the country, including in major cities like New York and San Francisco.

The Conversation · Jul 13

This AI founder walked away from a $300,000 life in San Francisco: 'No money could make me stay here'

Koby Conrad, founder of AI sobriety companion Sunflower, relocated to Buenos Aires. He found a better environment for building a family and his company. Conrad enjoys the city's culture, food, and significantly lower living costs. He feels more focused and productive away from San Francisco's tech-centric atmosphere. The move supports…

The Times of India · Jul 13

In 1906, one wrong turn sent the SS Valencia into the Pacific's “Graveyard of the Pacific”, where more than 100 people died

In January 1906, the SS Valencia was nearing the end of what should have been a routine passenger voyage along the Pacific coast. The ship was carrying travellers from San Francisco to Seattle, following a route used regularly by coastal steamers. But as the vessel approached the waters near Vancouver…

The Times of India · Jul 13

Flight of fancy: San Francisco moves to build private luxury airport terminal

City seeking bids to build and operate separate terminal, following Los Angeles, London and other cities

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

‘Absolutely bananas’: San Francisco homes sell for $1m above asking price amid AI boom

Report finds widespread overbidding as rapid AI growth generates increased wealth in city where housing is scarce

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Elon Musk's bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict rejected by US judge

U.S. District ​Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco also denied Musk's motion to decertify the class of investors, and granted the investors' motion for prejudgment interest. The judge did, however, find Musk not liable for one of his challenged tweets.

The Economic Times · Jul 6