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Iran Executes Dissidents Amid Uprising Fears
Iran is carrying out executions of anti-regime activists, sparking international concern. The move comes as the governme...
Batman Declares 3 Villains Beyond Redemption
Batman has definitively named three DC villains he believes are beyond saving: The Joker, Nezha, and Eclipso. This revel...
Lawyer's Airport Ad Battle Results in Expanded Display
A New York lawyer's dispute over a small airport advertisement led to a surprising outcome: a significantly larger displ...
Taboo: Tom Hardy's Dark Historical Thriller
Tom Hardy delivers a captivating performance in 'Taboo,' a gripping historical crime thriller set in 19th-century London...
NASA Fuels Rocket for First Crewed Lunar Mission in 50 Years
NASA has begun fueling its lunar rocket for the first crewed mission to the Moon in over half a century. The launch, car...
NYPD Officer Diller: Shooter Acquitted of Murder
A jury acquitted Guy Rivera of first-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, instead c...
Humans Return to the Moon: NASA Launches Artemis II
NASA launched four astronauts on the Artemis II mission Wednesday, marking the first crewed lunar voyage in 53 years. Th...
Factories Beat the Heat: Adapting to Rising Temps
Garment factories in Cambodia and Vietnam are proactively addressing rising temperatures to protect worker wellbeing and...
Google Photos Now Available on Samsung TVs
Google Photos is now natively accessible on Samsung TVs, eliminating the need for casting or workarounds. The integratio...
France Reclaims No. 1 in FIFA World Ranking; US Falls
France has risen to the top of the FIFA Men's World Ranking for the first time since 2018, surpassing Spain and Argentin...
2026 World Cup Teams: Full List & Host Cities
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanding to 48 teams, is set to begin on June 11th across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Here's...
San Jose Home Sells for $1.625 Million
A four-bedroom home in San Jose recently sold for $1.625 million, reflecting a price of $681 per square foot. The sale h...
Giants Fall to Padres, Miss Sweep
The San Francisco Giants lost 7-1 to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, preventing a series sweep. Luis Arraez recorded ...
School Closures & Eroding Trust: Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor from Mercury News readers discuss school closures in San Jose, voting integrity, political account...
El Cerrito Library Tax: Residents Voice Concerns
El Cerrito residents are questioning Measure C, a proposed tax for library funding, citing concerns over cost and long-t...
2026 World Cup: Bay Area Tickets Limited, Demand Soars
The 2026 World Cup in the Bay Area faces extremely limited ticket availability due to high demand. Six matches are sched...
North Ridgeville Storm Damage: Cleanup Underway
Severe storms caused widespread damage in North Ridgeville, Ohio, including flooding, downed trees, and power outages. R...
Artemis II: Astronauts Reach Orbit in Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts launched aboard the Artemis II mission on Wednesday, marking humanity’s first lunar voyage in over 53 ye...
Tarot & The Fool: Finding Meaning & Self-Reflection
A look into the world of tarot, exploring the symbolism of the Fool card and its connection to potential and self-discov...
Alaska Senate Votes to Ease Veto Override Rules
The Alaska Senate passed a resolution to lower the threshold for overriding gubernatorial vetoes on spending bills. The ...
CA Sheriff Election Probe: Media Seeks Unsealed Records
A coalition of media outlets is seeking to unseal search warrants and related documents in an investigation by the River...
Padres Avoid Sweep with Offensive Outburst vs. Giants
The San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-1, avoiding a season-opening homestand sweep thanks to a strong...
San Diego Traffic Fatalities: Seven Victims Identified
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names of seven individuals who died in traffic collision...
Oceanside Advances Plans for New Police Shooting Range
The City of Oceanside is moving forward with plans for a new police shooting range at its fleet operations center. The p...
Shoreline Hit-and-Run: Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Abel T. Zekarayas has pleaded not guilty to a hit-and-run charge in connection with the death of 67-year-old Beverly Loc...
BTS Sweeps Circle Charts with Triple Crown
K-pop group BTS achieved a triple crown on the Circle charts, topping the physical album, digital download, and social c...
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized During Broadway Debut
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized Tuesday night during a performance of *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadwa...
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez
The Trump administration has removed sanctions against Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez, signaling a shift in U.S. policy tow...
Missing W-2? File Extension & IRS Resources for Tax Day
Tax Day is approaching, and many filers are facing issues with missing W-2 forms or needing more time to file. Here's ho...
Peoria Son Confesses to Parents' Murder
A 29-year-old man has confessed to killing his parents at their Peoria home, prompting a homicide investigation. Police ...