‘Korean women are fighting back against deepfakes’ Song Jung-A at the Financial Times It is “not easy to grow up as a young woman in South Korea,” says Song Jung-A. Despite “efforts to shake off the country’s pervasive culture of …
‘Although deepfake porn is a global problem, South Korea has been hit particularly hard’ Read MoreMontenegro is about to have a moment. The tiny Balkan country — it is one of the smallest in Europe, and could fit inside Connecticut — boasts a stunning Adriatic coastline like its neighbor, Croatia, but has a fraction of …
Montenegro offers Adriatic adventures without the crowds Read MoreHikers are no longer being allowed to cross into Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. Related Articles Environment | Map: Southern end of California’s Lost Coast to be opened to public Environment | Looking for the best trails to hike …
Hikers now barred from crossing into Canada on Pacific Crest Trail Read MoreWelcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) boys Athlete of the Week poll. For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow …
Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week Read MoreEditor’s note: We prohibit the use of bots and any other artificial methods of voting. Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll. No voting by email: Votes …
Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week Read MoreAssociated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan — Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept Asia, died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48. Hsu, better known as “Da S” …
Barbie Hsu dies at 48; Taiwanese actress starred in the smash hit drama ‘Meteor Garden’ Read MoreBy JESSE BEDAYN, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China is partly aimed at combating the illicit flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where the opioid is blamed for some 70,000 …
Tariff threats take aim at fentanyl trafficking. Here’s how the drug reaches the US Read MoreBy GERALD IMRAY, Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will cut all funding to South Africa over what he called a human rights violation, a move that reflects Elon Musk’s repeated and …
How Trump’s pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk’s criticism of the country he grew up in Read MoreBy SAMYA KULLAB, VASILISA STEPANENKO and EVGENIY MALOLETKA POKROVSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — A dire shortage of infantry troops and supply routes coming under Russian drone attacks are conspiring against Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk, where decisive battles in the nearly three-year war …
Ukrainian troops losing ground to Russia as Trump talks of ending war Read MoreAs Angelenos begin the long process of rebuilding after recent devastating wildfires, a program created in the aftermath of the Watts Riots in the 1960s may prove critical to California homeowners. In August 1965, long-simmering racial tensions provided the perfect …
What is the FAIR Plan and will it be fair to wildfire victims? Read MoreBy Saleha Mohsin and Paige Smith | Bloomberg Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is now the acting head of the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, signaling a potential shift away from the aggressive enforcement and regulatory approach under Rohit Chopra. It …
Bessent, as acting consumer bureau chief, pauses all rules and lawsuits Read MoreBy JACK BROOK NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After a New Year’s Day attack struck at the heart of the French Quarter, officials in New Orleans say they are confident in the security plans they have in place for the Super …
What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans Read MoreThis week’s Daily News boys basketball Top 10 rankings. BOYS BASKETBALL TOP 10 (Records through Sunday, Feb. 2) 1. Harvard-Westlake (25-1) The Wolverines concluded their regular season with a 59-52 win against St. Francis on Saturday at the Intuit Dome. …
L.A. Daily News boys basketball Top 10 rankings, Feb. 3 Read MoreMyles Garrett made his trade demand public on Monday and the Cleveland Browns have been warned that it might go how they anticipate. Garrett is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and the franchise leader in sacks (102.5). He’s …
Browns Receive Warning After Myles Garrett Trade Demand Read MoreConnor McDavid is eligible to sign an extension on July 1 as the superstar forward will be a free agent on July 1, 2026, and one analyst predicts he will sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs. If McDavid reaches the …
Analyst Predicts Maple Leafs Will Sign Connor McDavid to Massive $126 Million Deal Read MoreMyles Garrett took a direct shot at the Cleveland Browns front office, making his frustration unmistakable in his trade demand. There’s been chatter about Garrett’s future in Cleveland since December, when he put pressure on the front office to improve …
Myles Garrett Takes Disrespectful Shot at Browns Front Office Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Steelers have received a lot of criticism around their coaching staff in recent weeks. But one area where the Steelers coaching staff has generally excelled under Mike Tomlin is in adding veteran voices in former of ex-head coaches. …
Steelers Implored to Target Ex-Rival Head Coach Read MoreThe San Francisco 49ers’ search for a star edge rusher opposite Nick Bosa may finally be coming to an end. After trading for an often-injured Dee Ford in 2019, attempting edge rusher by committee in 2021 and 2022, and acquiring …
NFL Insider Provides Trade Package for 49ers to Acquire Myles Garrett Read MoreSUNNYVALE — A high school was placed on lockdown Monday morning out of caution while police responded to a report of potential gunfire nearby, according to an alert from the Sunnyvale Police Department. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | …
Sunnyvale: High school briefly placed on lockdown while police investigate gunshot nearby Read MoreHidetora Hanada’s journey has led him from a high-profile sumo wrestling prospect to a college football player in Colorado. Now he may be heading to the world of pro wrestling. The Colorado State defensive lineman posted on Instagram that he …
Hidetora Hanada, sumo wrestler turned CSU Rams lineman, receives NIL offer from WWE Read MorePara resolver la demanda por discriminación de un grupo conservador, McDonald’s dijo que ya no exigirá ser latino o hispano a los estudiantes que soliciten su programa de becas universitarias que eran específicamente para latinos/hispanos y que existe desde hace …
Luego de una demanda, McDonald’s modificará las becas que eran para latinos Read MoreEl viernes, un juez de una corte de distrito de Estados Unidos impidió que la administración de Trump impusiera una congelación general de los fondos federales a instancias de 22 fiscales generales estatales, incluido Illinois. El martes de la semana …
Otro juez suspende la congelación de fondos federales de Trump Read MoreNewly installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio will get assistance in his messaging from Darren Beattie, a controversial media entrepreneur and speechwriter in President Donald Trump’s first administration, who will join Rubio’s State Department team as acting Undersecretary of State for …
Marco Rubio Hires Ex-Trump Speechwriter Who Told Senator Tim Scott to “Take a Knee” Read MoreSUNNYVALE — A high school was placed on lockdown Monday morning out of caution while police responded to a report of potential gunfire nearby, according to an alert from the Sunnyvale Police Department. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | …
Sunnyvale: High school briefly placed on lockdown while police investigate gunshot nearby Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Diss tracks aren’t usually Grammy contenders, especially when they’re as scathing and controversial as Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” But that didn’t stop Kendrick from taking home a whole lot of hardware on Sunday night. In …
Drake’s Dad Responds to Kendrick Lamar Diss Track Winning Multiple Grammys Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Is Alabama Barker pregnant? Well, the only reason that anyone is asking that question is because of a celebrity feud that came out of nowhere. Danielle Bregoli — perhaps best known as rapper Bhad Bhabie, though …
Alabama Barker Pregnant? Bhad Bhabie’s Diss Track Claims Tyga and/or Soulja Boy Did … Read MoreBoeing executive Mark Nappi had been the face of the company’s Starliner program during its beleaguered Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station that ultimately left its crew of two NASA astronauts behind when the spacecraft returned to Earth …
Boeing Starliner official talks pros and cons of NASA contracts Read MoreConstruction walls have gone up throughout Universal CityWalk as the outdoor shopping mall next to Universal Studios Hollywood begins a sweeping transformation that will see nearly a dozen locations change operators. Several CityWalk stores closed in January adding to the …
Universal CityWalk begins sweeping transformation with new shops and restaurants Read MoreIn order to recalibrate franchise expectations and alter the likely fate of general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, the New York Giants must find game-changers on both sides of the football in 2025. Free agency can help …
Giants Predicted to Land 2 ‘Signal-Callers’ in Franchise-Altering Draft Haul Read MoreThe Denver Broncos did wonders in 2024 with an offense led by a rookie quarterback almost no one expected anything out of in Bo Nix and a ragtag group of skill players outside of veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton. Somehow, …
Broncos Could Be Great Fit for Embattled $56 Million TE Read MoreThe Las Vegas Raiders appear to be all-in on trying to win soon. They hired the oldest head coach in the NFL in Pete Carroll and just made Chip Kelly the highest-paid coordinator in the league. After the 2024 season …
GM’s Blockbuster Trade Proposal Has Raiders Land $125 Million Superstar Read MoreThe San Francisco 49ers’ defense is set to benefit from a familiar presence as former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh returns to the organization this season. Key defensive players, including linebacker Fred Warner and edge rusher Nick Bosa, have expressed their …
49ers’ Fred Warner and Nick Bosa Send Strong Message on Robert Saleh’s Return Read MoreThe New York Jets could raise some eyebrows in the 2025 NFL draft. NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein predicted that the Jets would do just that by selecting Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 7 overall pick …
Stunning Prediction Sees Jets Bring in ‘Unique’ ‘Future All-Pro Talent’ Read MoreThe Cleveland Browns won’t back down. Superstar edge rusher Myles Garrett issued a formal demand for a trade on Monday, February 3, citing a desire to move on after eight years in Cleveland and essentially no winning of note. The …
Browns Issue Strong Response to Myles Garrett’s Trade Demand Read MoreIf you are even a little bit clued in to what’s been going on with the Washington Commanders when it comes to the team’s name, you know it’s one of the most contentious issues in the history of the team. …
Commanders Owner Josh Harris Makes Definitive Statement on Team Name Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers‘ first order of business in the aftermath of the shocking trade to swap Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić‘is to fill in the gaping hole at the center position. They were previously linked to several big men …
Lakers Targeting $60 Million Center After AD-Luka Trade: Report Read MoreSAN JOSE — A huge housing development that will create a new neighborhood in San Jose is set to sprout after a flurry of property purchases that mark a crucial milestone for the ambitious project. Related Articles Business | California …
Huge San Jose housing project advances with flurry of property deals Read MoreUp until the middle of last week, popular Hollywood star Zoe Saldaña was the frontrunner to win long-deserved recognition: an Academy Award for best supporting actress for “Emilia Perez,” a film that she has said is supposed to deliver a …
Karla Sofía Gascón’s bigoted tweets may doom Zoe Saldaña’s Oscar chances Read MoreBay Area Home Report 5237 Brophy Drive – Google Street View A 1,582-square-foot house built in 1964 has changed hands. The property located in the 5200 block of Brophy Drive in Fremont was sold on Nov. 1, 2024, for $1,571,000, …
Single-family residence in Fremont sells for $1.6 million Read MoreThe Best of the West offers fans a candid assessment of the top teams in the western third of the country — a collection that includes the Mountain West and the former Pac-12 schools now scattered across the ACC, Big …
Best of the West MBB power rankings: Arizona on top, New Mexico rises as Gonzaga approaches the NCAA Tournament bubble Read More