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Companies envision taxis flying above jammed traffic

San Francisco (AFP) - As urban traffic gets more miserable, entrepreneurs are looking to a future in which commuters hop into "air taxis" that whisk them over clogged roads.

AFP

Giannis hits 42 as Bucks edge Celtics for NBA series lead

San Francisco (AFP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and passed off eight assists to spark defending champion Milwaukee over Boston 103-101 on Saturday in the NBA playoffs.

AFP

Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter

A San Francisco judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's lawsuit challenging his permanent ban from Twitter

The Independent UK

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Best hotels in San Francisco: Where to stay in Downtown, the Bay and more

From sky-high scenes to luxe stays, the Golden Gate city has it all

The Independent UK

Yep, yep, Yepez: Rookie delivers double that snaps ninth-inning tie, slingshots Cardinals to 3-2 win

SAN FRANCISCO — After back-to-back games when they squeezed one run from nine innings of opportunity, the Cardinals did a remix of their lineup and, as a new rhythm took hold, introduced a hitter they once thought was going to be part of their season all along.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

California COVID numbers hit highest point since February; Bay Area sees worst rates

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Coronavirus infections have continued a steady climb in California since early April, and while the curve of new cases remains less steep than winter’s omicron variant surge, the rising spread of two contagious subvariants is still prompting concern about a fresh wave of virus cases.

Tribune News Service

Facebook accused of blocking Australian health sites

San Francisco (AFP) - A whistleblower group is accusing Facebook of deliberately blocking websites for Australian hospitals and emergency services as part of a negotiating tactic last year.

AFP

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Giants lose 4th straight in series opener against Cardinals

SAN FRANCISCO — It doesn’t qualify as a free fall, but then again it’s not something the home fans are used to either.

Tribune News Service

Xbox makes 'Fortnite' game free to play on iPhones

San Francisco (AFP) - Microsoft's video game unit Xbox on Thursday said it will tap into cloud computing to make "Fortnite" free to play on mobile devices powered by Apple or Android software.

AFP

Look closely at those white Jaguars in San Francisco — no drivers!

The vehicles have been under development for years, but Google-owned Waymo and Cruise, which is owned by General Motors, are now offering robot-driven cars to ferry passengers in San Francisco.

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Payton suffered multiple injuries in Grizzlies clash: Warriors

San Francisco (AFP) - Gary Payton II will be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering a fractured left elbow as well as ligament and muscle damage during a controversial incident during Golden State's NBA playoff loss to Memphis, the Warriors confirmed on Thursday.

AFP

US tech titans look to ditch passwords

San Francisco (AFP) - Apple, Google and Microsoft said Thursday they are looking to get rid of passwords and replace them with a more secure way to access accounts or devices.

AFP

Shareholder sues Netflix over subscriber slip

San Francisco (AFP) - A Netflix shareholder is seeking class action status for a lawsuit accusing the streaming television titan of not making it clear that subscriber numbers were in peril.

AFP

‘We’re now into our sixth wave’: Coronavirus gains in California spark new concerns

SAN FRANCISCO — Coronavirus cases are continuing to increase in California, prompting one health official to warn that the state is heading into the next wave of the pandemic.

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Uber hit with loss in quarter despite rider rebound

San Francisco (AFP) - Uber shares skidded Wednesday after the company said it was hit with a big loss in the first three months of this year despite a rebound in its ride-share business.

Wales Online

Virgin Atlantic searching for UK's next drag star to perform at San Francisco Pride event

Performers wanted to strut their stuff on stage during San Francisco Pride Month

The Guardian - US

Anti-abortion activist climbs San Francisco’s tallest building

The activist, who has performed similar stunts in the past, was arrested at the top of the Salesforce tower Tuesday afternoon

AFP

Airbnb says record bookings signal travel rebound

San Francisco (AFP) - Bookings on Airbnb hit a new high in this year's first quarter, the home rental platform reported Tuesday, in a fresh signal that travel demand stifled by the Covid-19 pandemic is being unleashed.

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Why Is A Man Climbing The Salesforce HQ Tower?

A man climbing the Salesforce Inc (NYSE: CRM) tower in San Francisco without any safety harnesses on Tuesday morning was detained after reaching the top of the building.

AFP

Activists urge ad boycott if Musk turns Twitter toxic

San Francisco (AFP) - Activist groups called on Twitter advertisers Tuesday to boycott the service if it opens the gates to abusive and misinformative posts with billionaire Elon Musk as its owner.

The Independent UK

Man arrested after free climbing 61-storey San Francisco skyscraper

The stunt was condemned by San Francisco first responders for putting firefighters and public ‘at risk’

AFP

Amazon says it will cover travel costs for US workers who need abortions

San Francisco (AFP) - Amazon on Monday confirmed that it is expanding medical coverage for US workers to include travel costs for abortions, as conservative-led laws look to block access in many states.

Tribune News Service

California’s seniors lost an estimated $10.9 billion to fraud in 2020

The relationship started on an online dating site. Katsumi Iwasaki was enthralled by a person who claimed to be a US soldier stationed in Damascus, Syria. They quickly fell to emailing “sweet things,” Iwasaki said.

France 24

Ben pays tribute to his Caribbean roots through a roots rock reggae style cover album

French soul singer Ben (formerly Ben l'Oncle Soul) who spent years in San Francisco, New York and Paris, is back with a new cover album entitled 'Red Mango'. In this new work, he and the Monophonics put a reggae rocksteady spin on songs by pop’s biggest artists, from John Lennon…

Tribune News Service

Alex Cobb’s return to rotation goes off the rails in Giants' loss vs. Nationals

SAN FRANCISCO — About halfway into a top of the first inning that lasted nearly half an hour, Alex Cobb turned away from the rubber, took a couple strides toward second base and smacked his glove in frustration.

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