Here's what we learned from interviews with top SF mayoral candidates
San Francisco mayoral candidates discuss their plans to improve quality of life amidst challenges like crime, homelessness, and economic recovery. [ more ]
A Houston attorney represents 120 individuals alleging sexual assault by Sean 'Diddy' Combs, with plans to file related lawsuits within 30 days. [ more ]
Y Combinator is being criticized after it backed an AI startup that admits it basically cloned another AI startup | TechCrunch
PearAI initially mismanaged an open-source license, leading to controversy and an apology from the founder, who acknowledged the mistake and corrected the license. [ more ]
This trailblazing Bay Area restaurant just invented a new drinking culture
Flores' program establishes a new drinking culture, as El Salvador does not have much of a cocktail tradition.
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El Salvador has an affinity for rum, and Popoca's list would make a tiki bar envious.Additionally, the restaurant has a one-of-a-kind bottle list full of deep cuts from Latin America, like Pox, a mixed grain alcohol from Central America and southern Mexico, as well as other Mexican spirits like gin and agave distillates like raicilla and sotol, made from cactus varieties.
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I almost shrieked when I saw my favorite rum on offer: Camazotz ($13), a wildly complex Oaxacan rum, made in the agricole style with fresh sugarcane.
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I think the mark of a great bar is one that compels you to return and learn more.
These are the strongest arguments to drop Zaidi .. and we're plenty far enough into the man's tenure to make a judgment. But I'm not all the way there yet ... I just like this young core that is emerging. Extend Snell, sign Soto ...
The second Buster Posey era has begun for the SF Giants
Buster Posey's involvement in contract negotiations signals a significant shift in the Giants' decision-making dynamics, undermining Farhan Zaidi's authority. [ more ]
This is a great list of informal spots that locals have loved for years. A good contrast to the fancy lists from eater and michelin. I will note tho that there is a strong nod to nostalgia here .. not a lot of recent (last 10 year) newbies.
Google wins challenge against $1.7 billion EU competition fine | CNN Business
Google successfully overturned a €1.49 billion antitrust fine from the EU, citing lack of consideration of all relevant circumstances by the European Commission. [ more ]
No major AI model is safe, but some are safer than others
Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet excels in AI safety measures, demonstrating leadership in reducing harmful content production compared to other language models. [ more ]
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Florida passes bill to compensate victims of decades-old reform school abuse
Victims of historic abuse at Florida reform schools may finally receive restitution, with the Senate passing a bill for $20 million for claims. [ more ]
Dutch watchdog fines Uber over driver data protection DW 08/26/2024
The Dutch DPA fined Uber €290 million for GDPR violations in transferring driver data to the US, citing inadequate data protection measures. [ more ]
San Francisco Chronicle on X (formerly Twitter): "Aging doesn't occur steadily, according to a new study led by Stanford researchers. Instead the human body ages dramatically in two bursts, around age 44 and then again around age 60, based on analyses of thousands of biological molecules.https://t.co/kVGBzikY52 / X"
Aging doesn't occur steadily, according to a new study led by Stanford researchers.
Holy moly. Quite a bit of transition, but a huge array of fine dining still available in SF, along with some excellent new places to try. I'm particularly excited aboput 7 Adams and Kiln.
Breathtaking Hypocrisy': NBC News Reports On Trump Campaign Asking Media Not to Publish Hacked Material
FBI investigating alleged hacking of 2024 presidential campaigns including Trump, Harris, Biden, and Roger Stone. Media outlets refuse to publish leaked Trump campaign material. [ more ]
EU warns X over illegal content risks. Musk replies with Tropic Thunder insult meme | TechCrunch
The European Union is facing challenges in getting Elon Musk's company, X, to comply with its rules due to Musk's confrontational attitude towards regulators. [ more ]
NYC streets see most traffic deaths to start year in a decade: report | amNewYork
New York City experienced the deadliest first six months of the year since adopting Vision Zero, with collisions killing 127 people, placing blame on city leaders for not implementing proven solutions. [ more ]
Bay Area mayors respond to Gov. Newsom's order to remove homeless encampments
The mayors in the Bay Area support the governor's executive order to remove homeless encampments, emphasizing the need for compassion and urgent action. [ more ]
Mars rover discovers an ancient rock with a 'potential biosignature'
NASA's Perseverance rover found a rock on Mars with potential organic molecules, hinting at past biological activity, yet further study is needed for definitive conclusions. [ more ]
Built for Zero program aims to address homelessness in Haight-Ashbury by improving shelter supply, real-time data collection, and bureaucratic integration. [ more ]
Blinken Says Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Is Inside the 10-Yard Line'
An agreement close to freeing hostages in Gaza and establishing a cease-fire, facing obstacles and tensions with Israeli Prime Minister's visit. [ more ]
Could S.F.'s Embarcadero Plaza become a 'world class' park? There are plans to make it happen
Largely ignored despite its prominent setting near the bay, San Francisco's stark Embarcadero Plaza is getting more attention than it has in decades - with a private developer and Mayor London Breed's administration working on overhaul plans while one of Breed's mayoral contenders this week floated a concept of his own.
Surging California wastewater readings signal 'very high' COVID levels
California is now one of seven states where wastewater levels of the coronavirus have soared to the " very high " mark for the first time since winter, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The summer surge is driven by more transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2, waning immunity from vaccinations, and more people letting down their guard.
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Statewide, emergency room visits are up by 15% compared with the previous week, and the coronavirus test positivity rate has leapt to 13% from a low of 1.8% just three months ago.
Hackers stole $19,000 from my bank account using my phone
Port-out hijacking, a form of identity theft, can result in significant financial loss even for tech-savvy individuals, highlighting the importance of staying vigilant online. [ more ]
Giants nab potential steal of draft with slew of Day 2 picks
It isn't exactly clear why Jordan fell to No. 116 after being ranked as the draft's No. 34 prospect by MLB.com, but Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi certainly is glad he did.
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The outfielder previously viewed as a Day 1 prospect was available for San Francisco much later than many expected, giving the team the chance nab the potential steal of the draft thanks to Jordan's power-hitting ways.
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The Giants went with power for a third consecutive pick, selecting a bat with the ninth-best wRC+ in the draft at 183.
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Christian had a 1.288 OPS with 26 home runs in 235 plate appearances this season at San Diego after transferring from Point Loma Nazarene University.
Where Luciano stands in Giants' shortstop plans after Ahmed DFA'd
SAN FRANCISCO -- When the Giants signed former Gold Glove Award winner Nick Ahmed in the spring, many wondered why they didn't just push for a reunion with Brandon Crawford, their own multi-time Gold Glove shortstop.
Apple, Anthropic and other companies used YouTube videos to train AI
Over 170,000 YouTube videos' subtitles were used by tech firms like Apple without permission, highlighting concerns over AI transparency and data ethics. [ more ]
Astronomers May Have Just Found a Midsize Black Hole Lurking in the Milky Way
Astrophysicists potentially discovered a massive black hole near our Galaxy, second-largest if confirmed, possibly an intermediate-mass black hole. [ more ]
Challenger Adtech Firms Compete for Oracle Advertising Clients
As Oracle Advertising winds down-with it, contextual firm Grapeshot and media quality firm Moat-ad verification firms like Integral Ad Science and DoubleVerify are in the best position to scoop up former clients, (neither has said how many inbound leads they've had).
Elon Musk's X platform in breach of EU rules DW 07/12/2024
TechnologyUnited States of America07/12/2024July 12, 2024 The European Commission said the X media platform was violating EU content laws with its blue tick checkmarks.
How did S.F.'s Dogpatch get its name? It starts with a murder
But the word "Dogpatch" emerged in American lexicon in the 1940s, when Al Capp's comic strip Li'l Abner was peaking in fame.His characters lived in the fictitious hillbilly town of Dogpatch, Ky., a ridiculously exaggerated collection of backwater stereotypes.
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"A 35-year-old San Francisco man was shot to death last night in front of a hotel where he lived in what police called 'the Dogpatch' on the fringe of the Potrero District," the Chronicle reported on Aug. 4, 1972.
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That's the breaking news in this column: Dogpatch was likely named by the cops.
The European Union's fight against Big Tech continued Friday when it asked Amazon to provide more information on how it is complying with the Digital Services Act (DSA), a law mandating that big companies combat harmful content on their websites and set advertising transparency standards.
What we learned as Webb, Chapman fuel series-clinching win over Braves
Logan Webb pitched seven strong innings to earn his first win in nearly a month, and the Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday for their third consecutive series win.
23andMe's disastrous data breach just landed it a regulatory probe
Regulators are jointly investigating 23andMe's data breach to assess the extent of information exposure, adequacy of safeguards, and notification compliance. [ more ]
Elon Musk claims Apple's new AI tools are a privacy risk. How much of a concern are they? | CBC News
Elon Musk criticizes Apple for integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices, citing privacy concerns and threatening to ban Apple devices at his companies. [ more ]
Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think
One study found 69% of people with knee pain had subconscious beliefs that exercise was dangerous, highlighting the conflict between pain and physical activity. [ more ]
Office vacancies stay sky-high in downtown San Jose, San Francisco
Downtown San Jose and San Francisco face high office vacancies with minimal improvement in commercial real estate, signaling challenges in the market. [ more ]
U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill reshaping digital asset regulation, granting CFTC spot-market authority over commodities and defining SEC jurisdiction. [ more ]
Giants off to their worst start since Farhan Zaidi's first year
This post was originally titled, "The Giants' 15-20 start is really funny," but I'm not above a grabbier headline and, well, it's factually correct that the San Francisco Giants haven't started a season 15-20 since 2019, Farhan Zaidi's first year as President of Baseball Operations.
Microsoft ties executive pay to security following multiple failures and breaches
Microsoft faced major security breaches resulting in data exposure and criticism. The company is taking steps to improve its security practices and prioritize security as the top concern. [ more ]