San Francisco Mayor London Breed is pushing back on critics who say the city is dead or dying.
China’s spy balloon sought to intercept communications, U.S. officials say
Before China’s spy balloon was shot down, U-2 spy planes flew by it, taking high-resolution photos of what U.S. officials described as an array of antennas for intercepting communications. David Martin reports.
Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district
The city council introduces the new laws in a bid to reduce disruption by tourists in the area.
News Corp. announces it will cut 1,250 positions this year
News Corp, which owns The Wall Street Journal and HarperCollins, said it would cut 1,250 positions in 2023.
Buffett’s firm has now sold 95 million shares of China’s BYD
Warren Buffett’s company has now sold nearly 95 million of its original 225 million shares of Chinese electric carmaker BYD’s stock, but it remains a significant shareholder.
Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll crosses 20,000-mark
The death toll is continuing to rise after a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria earlier this week. Rescuers were racing to save a 17-year-old girl who was able to send a text message from beneath the rubble that she was alive. Chris Livesay has…
Companies agree to pay $45M over California oil spill
Shipping companies have agreed to pay $45 million to thousands of Southern California fishermen, tour companies and property owners who sued after an offshore oil spill sent crude washing ashore.
Free tickets to King Charles III’s coronation concert will be distributed by ballot
A ballot is being held to distribute 10,000 free tickets for the coronation concert of King Charles III to members of the public, the BBC press office announced on Thursday.
Bill to add LGBTQ+ protections to Michigan Elliot Larsen Act advances to Senate
The State Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety advanced a bill that would add protections for LGBTQ+ people under the Michigan Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act.