EU to talk with Anthropic over access to Mythos AI Model The European Commission is sending representatives to San Francisco to talk about using Mythos. TechRadar · May 29
Chicago eatery earns top spot as 50 best restaurants in North America announced Three-Michelin-starred Smyth in Chicago — led by husband-and-wife chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields — was named the top restaurant on the continent The Independent UK · May 29
10 free Microsoft Build sessions you should absolutely attend to see AI's future Microsoft Build 2026 runs June 2–3 in San Francisco with 90+ free online sessions on AI agents, custom models, GitHub Copilot, and Windows AI. TechRadar · May 29
TRUE GLOBAL VENTURES APPOINTS TAL ELYASHIV AS GENERAL PARTNER SAN FRANCISCO and SINGAPORE, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- True Global Ventures (TGV), global venture capital firm investing in visionary founders building category-defining AI-first technology companies, today announced the appointment of Tal Elyashiv as General Partner. A seasoned entrepreneur, venture capitalist and technology executive with a... AAP · May 28
He would never harm himself: Suchir Balaji's parents say they are not giving up, Elon Musk responds One and a half years after Suchir Balaji's mysterious death in San Francisco and his parents said they are not giving up the fight to prove that it was not a suicide. In a fresh interview with ABC7, his parents, Poornima Ramarao and Balaji Ramamurthy, said their private investigation through… The Times of India · May 28
Reactor Emerges from Stealth with $59M to Build the Platform for Real-Time AI Worlds SAN FRANCISCO, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reactor, the developer platform for real-time generative video, today emerged from stealth with $59 million in funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from WndrCo, Amplify Partners, Sky9 Capital, FPV Ventures, and additional investors. Reactor is building the infrastructure layer that makes… AAP · May 28
RPX Corporation Announces Leadership Transition SAN FRANCISCO, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RPX Corporation, a leading patent risk management service provider, today announced that Ryan Elliott, industry veteran and Executive Vice President of Syndicated Acquisitions, has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Elliott succeeds Dan McCurdy, who… AAP · May 28
‘Not many kids had gay dads who died of Aids’: Andrew Durham and Sofia Coppola on movie memoir Fairyland Fairyland is a bittersweet film about a girl brought up by her gay father in a blizzard of glitter and feather boas in 1970s San Francisco. Its makers discuss its resonance, its tragedies – and their own boho childhoods The Guardian - UK · May 28
TestMu AI Expands KaneAI With Enhanced Test Authoring and Advanced Recording Capabilities SAN FRANCISCO and NOIDA, India, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TestMu AI (previously LambdaTest), the world's first full-stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform, announced a major expansion of KaneAI capabilities with new enhancements focused on intelligent test authoring, advanced UI interactions, resilient execution behavior, and large-scale automation orchestration through HyperExecute. AAP · May 27
Air India plane to San Francisco returns midway due to technical snag The aircraft, with around 230 passengers onboard, had been airborne for more than three hours and was flying through Chinese airspace before diverting back towards the national capital. The Economic Times · May 27
The Giants Want Roch Cholowsky. Here’s Why They Won’t Get Him. Buster Posey is pulling out all the stops to manipulate the top prospect of the 2026 MLB draft to fall to San Francisco's No. 4 pick. Sports Illustrated · May 27
Silicon Valley startup is looking for 'hungry, smart high-EQ future-founder' in Chief of Staff role in San Francisco. Here's how to apply Wispr Flow CEO Tanay Kothari is seeking a "hungry, smart, high EQ future-founder" for a San Francisco Chief of Staff role. This immersive, founder-style position offers direct exposure to decision-making and rapid problem-solving in a high-commitment startup environment, prioritizing character traits over traditional qualifications. Eligible candidates need to send a… The Economic Times · May 27
Air India's San Francisco-bound plane faces tech issue, returns to Delhi An Air India flight bound for San Francisco returned to Delhi early Wednesday morning. The Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, carrying around 230 passengers, was airborne for over eight hours. The plane diverted back to the national capital while in Chinese airspace due to a technical issue. Air India is making… The Economic Times · May 27
Kehlani announces 33-date North American “World Tour” for 2026: Full schedule and ticket details Kehlani has announced the North American leg of her “Kehlani World Tour,” a 33-date run supporting her self-titled album. The tour begins August 6 in Minneapolis and ends October 3 in San Francisco, covering major cities across the U.S. and Canada. Her album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard… The Economic Times · May 26
AAP · May 26 Floatboat Launches: The Proactive Agent OS That Runs Work From Your Calendar SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Floatboat today announced the global launch of its proactive agent OS for calendar-driven work. Unlike traditional AI tools that wait for instructions, Floatboat automatically prepares meeting briefs, drafts follow-up emails, tracks deadlines, gathers relevant documents, and triggers recurring workflows based on calendar context.…
Ballotpedia · May 26 Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2 Welcome to the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Brew.
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Fairyland review – moving memoir of queer parenting and new kinds of family in 70s San Francisco Andrew Durham’s tender adaptation of Alysia Abbott’s book finds warmth, humour and heartbreak in an unconventional family unit shaped by love and loss
International Business Times UK · May 26 Woman Says ChatGPT Helped Her 'Mentally Unstable' Stalker Find Her But OpenAI Did Not Intervene A San Francisco woman sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT validated her stalker's delusions, leading to harassment. Despite warnings, OpenAI allegedly failed to act, resulting in legal action.
The Independent UK · May 25 Large lot in San Francisco sells for just $250 - but it’s completely underwater The large and highly discounted parcels of land were advertised as ‘an intriguing speculative investment,’ because they are underwater
The Economic Times · May 25 Air India working on elevating passenger experience with new lounge at San Francisco airport Air India is enhancing passenger experiences by opening its Maharaja Lounge in San Francisco. This marks the first lounge opening outside India since the Tata Group's takeover. The airline is transforming into a world-class carrier with an Indian heart. This expansion reflects a commitment to North America, a key market.
The Economic Times · May 23 Google co-founder Sergey Brin donates $500,000 to fight overpaid CEO tax: 'fled socialism with my family in 1979...' Google co-founder Sergey Brin has stepped into San Francisco’s heated tax debate with a USD 500,000 political donation aimed at opposing a controversial business tax proposal. At the same time, Brin is backing a rival business-friendly measure as voters prepare to choose between two competing tax plans. The battle has…
The Independent UK · May 22 San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges, leaving asylum cases in chaos San Francisco's main immigration court has closed, leaving chaos and dysfunction in a region long known for its friendliness to asylum seekers
The Independent UK · May 22 San Francisco treasure hunt ends after lucky winner finds $10,001 prize in unlikely location After last year’s $10,000 chest was found in just 11 hours, creators intentionally made this year’s riddle tougher, though later admitted the puzzle-making process was a ‘work in progress’
Ballotpedia · May 22 Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2, 2026 Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2, 2026, ranging from school bonds and parcel taxes to data center bans and election administration changes.
AAP · May 22 dashmoto® and Atlassian Williams F1 Team officially launch the dash 3 Williams edition performance electric scooter SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- dashmoto® (www.dashmoto.co) today announced the official market launch of the dash 3 Williams edition, a performance electric scooter with a design inspired by Atlassian Williams F1 Team. The new model represents the next phase of dashmoto®'s collaboration with one of Formula 1's most…