By Mary Clare Jalonick and Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel. The bill […]
Letters: Don’t promote | ‘Just desserts’ | Housing insanity | Fanciful view
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Media should not embolden protesters Re: “Hundreds stop traffic on Bay Area freeways” (Page A1, April 16). The press has the power to end protests that block major roads, add to pollution and create hardships for so many. Just cover […]
‘Not interested in funding failure’: Newsom pushes homelessness spending accountability plan
On the heels of a new state audit that found California has failed to consistently track and assess the effectiveness of its billions of dollars in homelessness spending, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a plan to ensure cities and counties are doing their part to solve the crisis. The announcement is the latest example […]
Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Draymond Green: “If we decided he wasn’t worth it … we would have moved off of him years ago”
Despite his many flaws — two suspensions this season, punching teammate Jordan Poole last season — Warriors star Draymond Green will go into the summer knowing that his longtime coach still has his back. In his season-ending news conference Thursday, coach Steve Kerr called the team’s relationship with the volatile Green “complex” but added that […]
Gov. Jared Polis signs bill sending $24 million to Colorado schools seeing influx of immigrant students
Colorado will distribute $24 million in one-time funding to public school districts and charter schools impacted by the unprecedented influx of immigrant students who arrived after the annual October headcount that determines districts’ state funding. Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed the bipartisan bill, HB24-1389, authorizing that money to be distributed this fiscal year from […]
Mike Dunleavy says ‘everything is on the table’ for Warriors’ offseason. It needs to be.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors have an aging roster that just finished a middling season. They just paid a ludicrously large luxury tax bill with a team icon hitting free agency. They have a responsibility to compete for titles as long as Steph Curry remains great and a moral obligation to keep their dynastic core […]
What’s my horoscope for today? April 19, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) With the sun gracing the sky, we’re feeling revitalised and inspired. Taurus, you’ll be in your element – it’s the perfect time to let your natural qualities shine. Libra, there’s no better time for a fresh start. You’ll want to smooth over any difficulties once and for […]
Letters: More roundabouts | Outside lessons | Multipronged approach | Prioritize safety
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Roundabouts could save lives all over Bay Area Re: “‘Turbo roundabout’ may involve a learning curve” (Page A1, April 15). Fatal car accidents occur far too often on major highways around the Bay Area. We need to look at new […]
Barron Trump eyeing NYU for college, report says
As Barron Trump prepares for his high school graduation in Florida next month — which his dad, Donald Trump, might have to skip due to his criminal trial in New York — the youngest son of the former president has to decide where he’s going to college. With the deadline for committing to a school […]
I’ve booked a whole day off work so I can listen to Taylor Swift’s new album
This isn’t the first time Courtney’s taken a day off for Taylor Swift (Picture: Courtney Pochin) I’ve never met Taylor Swift, but there’s very little I wouldn’t do for that woman. Flying around the world to attend her shows? Been there, done that. Handing over all my money for tickets and merch? I’m broke but […]
What we know about all the jurors selected in the Trump hush money trial
Twelve jurors and an alternate were seated in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Thursday (Pictures: Reuters/Getty Images) Day three of ex-President Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial concluded with the seating of the full jury of 12 New Yorkers. In addition to the panel of a dozen who will decide if to […]
TV legend unrecognisable as he shoots new project with Jude Law
(Picture: Splash) Fans may have done a double take in (Picture: Splash) Fans may have done a double take in New York recently after catching a glimpse of Hollywood actor Jude Law filming with a bearded co-star on the streets. The Talented Mr Ripley star, 51, looked his usual suave self, dressed in a grey […]