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Ross Gerber Says Uber Is 'Cooked' Amid Waymo's San Francisco Expansion: 'Uber Drivers Better Start…'

Investment firm Gerber Kawasaki's co-founder Ross Gerber thinks that Alphabet Inc.-backed (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) self-driving company Waymo's expansion in San Francisco could pose a challenge for Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER).

Benzinga

The AI bubble isn’t new — Karl Marx explained the mechanisms behind it nearly 150 years ago

When OpenAI’s Sam Altman told reporters in San Francisco earlier this year that the AI sector is in a bubble, the American tech market reacted almost instantly.

The Conversation

Children killed in mass shooting at California birthday party as gunman remains at large

Four people have died and ten others were injured after a gunman opened fire at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, east of San Francisco

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Design DNA: Inside a Small but Mighty San Francisco Kitchen That Looks Like It’s Been Plucked from the English Countryside

Lived-in, charming, and secretly functional, Lynn Kloythanomsup breaks down the Design DNA of this country kitchen in this city

Homes & Gardens

Self-Driving Cars Will Make the World Safer for Cats—and Humans Too

The accidental death of one cat in San Francisco is triggering calls for banning Waymo. That would be a huge mistake.

Reason

Robotaxis are spreading across the U.S.

Once the stuff of science fiction, robotaxis are now regularly plying the streets of major cities.

Axios

Plutonium Found at Former San Francisco Naval Shipyard – Navy Faces Cover-Up Claims

Shocking detection of plutonium-239 at Hunters Point sparks outrage over Navy's 11-month delay. Explore health risks, Superfund site history, community backlash

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Slingsby's crew modify tactics for Abu Dhabi SailGP

The SailGP grand final will be held in Abu Dhabi rather than San Francisco Bay this season and not everybody is happy about it.

AAP

US navy accused of cover-up over dangerous plutonium in San Francisco

Advocates allege navy knew levels of airborne plutonium at Hunters Point shipyard were high before it alerted officials

The Guardian - US

A woman’s body was found floating in San Francisco Bay 40 years ago. Thanks to her daughter, cops finally made an arrest

Investigators credit the persistence of the victim’s daughter for keeping the case alive

The Independent UK

Man who fatally attacked a San Francisco woman will get life in prison

A man convicted of beating a San Francisco grandmother who later died is facing life in prison

The Independent UK

Pro Football Hall of Fame Announces Semifinalists for Class of 2026

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 will be announced at the “NFL Honors” in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX.

Sports Illustrated

George Kittle Spoke About 49ers' Unique Culture and Ability to Seize Opportunity

San Francisco has navigated several key injuries.

Sports Illustrated

Patchwork 49ers Deserve More Credit for Finding Ways to Keep Winning

San Francisco has seen so many key players leave for other teams or suffer serious injuries in the past year, yet has kept its place in the thick of the NFC playoff hunt.

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The Independent UK

San Francisco robber posing as delivery driver steals $11M in cryptocurrency

The suspect tied up their victim with duct tape, according to a report

Benzinga

A Bay Area Couple Earning $210K Say Moving To Austin With No State Tax Should Make Them Feel 'Richer' — But Yet They Break Even

A move from San Francisco to Austin with the same six-figure salary and no state income tax sounds like the sort of upgrade that should make a family feel instantly "richer." For one couple earning $210,000, the numbers told a different story. Their spreadsheet confused them enough to take the…

The Independent UK

Ever thought Alcatraz Island needed a 450-foot statue of Prometheus? Meet the tech executive hoping to MAGA-fy Silicon Valley’s skyline

Ross Calvin wants to bring a towering Prometheus to San Francisco Bay - and he thinks the president is just the man to green-light the project, Josh Marcus reports

International Business Times UK

Driverless Taxi Kills 'KitKat,' Beloved San Francisco Bodega Cat — Death Sparks Debate Over Robotaxi Safety

San Francisco is mourning the death of the most beloved bodega cat, KitKat, after a Waymo robotaxi struck the 9-year-old neighbourhood feline. KitKat's death has now sparked debate about whether driverless taxis are safe or not.

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The Guardian - US

Connie Chan, progressive San Francisco lawmaker, enters race to succeed Pelosi

San Francisco supervisor, 47, highlighting work on affordability for working families in US House run

The Conversation

‘Robot’ buses could bring more environmental benefits than public transport with drivers

Autonomous self-driving cars and taxis are already on the roads of San Francisco and Beijing. There are also autonomous tram-style services around Oxfordshire and Dubai.

TechRadar

Robotaxis are on the rise – Tesla, Waymo and Zoox reveal expansions plans, here's what's coming

Cab drivers beware, robotaxis are on the rise, as three major players announce massive expansion plans.

InsideEVs

Waymo’s Autonomous Taxis Are Coming To Five More U.S. Cities

The company has already removed safety operators in Miami, paving the way for fully autonomous rides next year.

InsideEVs

San Francisco's Latest Robotaxi Has No Steering Wheel Or Pedals. Yes, Really

Waymo is San Francisco's robotaxi king. Now Amazon's Zoox is jumping in with its autonomous, purpose-built pods.

The Independent UK

Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors

For more than 15 years, San Francisco-based billionaire Cari Tuna has strived to do the most good with the money she gives away

Benzinga

A Dave Ramsey Caller Went From Making $2.5 Million As A Consultant To Owing $250,000 Thanks To Trump's Policies. The Host Tells Her To Get A Job

Ashley from San Francisco used to bring in $2.5 million a year running a consulting firm that helped schools and corporations donate unused furniture and supplies to global charities. But during a recent call to “The Ramsey Show,” she said her business has been crushed this year by policy shifts…

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