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Coyote stuns observers by braving rough waters to swim to Alcatraz

Coyote is thought to be the first ever to reach the notorious former prison island off the coast of San Francisco

The Guardian - US · Jan 21

“Should Have Got A Raise”: Fury After SF Bartender Fired For Viral Response To Drunken “Karen”

“I found it odd that I was getting fired when I did nothing wrong,” insisted the worker who had his hair pulled by the San Francisco “Karen.”

Bored Panda · Jan 9

National Park goers told their pass could be ‘void’ if they cover up Trump’s face

National Park staff will make a judgment call as to whether visitors with altered passes face fines

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Waymo co-CEO says society will accept a death caused by one of her company’s robotaxis

Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said the company keeps its safety record available to the public, and challenged other autonomous vehicle companies to do the same

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Black bear ‘looking for a friend’ breaks into California zoo and introduces himself to three resident bears

Zoo staff described the unexpected black bear visitor at Sequoia Park as exceptionally well-behaved and courteous

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

‘They scammin’’: Uber quotes Atlanta woman $33.05 when she puts her American Express card. Then she switches to a Visa

We all know the experience of pulling up a rideshare app, going to call a ride, then realizing that the Uber is way more expensive than you thought.

The Mary Sue · Oct 19, 2025

California Boy Scout troop rescues former Eagle Scout, 78, lost in Sierra Nevadas

Douglas Montgomery, 78, was stranded in the wilderness without food or supplies for more than a day

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025

Google software engineer, 29, killed during a hike in Yosemite by falling sequoia branch

Angela Lin, 29, was killed by a falling tree branch while hiking in Yosemite earlier this month.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

A 29-year-old Google engineer was killed by a falling tree branch. Alphabet has one of the most generous employee death policies in Silicon Valley

Angela Lin was hiking in Yosemite National Park with her boyfriend and two friends when they heard a loud crack in the trees.

Fortune · Jul 29, 2025

Body Of Passenger Who Died On Turkish Airlines Flight Mysteriously Goes Missing In Chicago

Turkish Airlines passenger's body goes missing after arriving in Chicago, leaving family in distress and officials investigating the bizarre incident.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24, 2025