British band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint while on a US tour stop outside San Francisco. On Tuesday, six members of the group had their stage equipment, laptops, passports, and personal items stolen by a suspect who brandished a gun. The incident occurred when the band stopped for breakfast at a Starbucks in Vallejo, … Read more
A Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off from launchpad on November 4, 2024, carrying the CRS-31 resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). On board was a Cargo Dragon packed with over 2,700kg of crew supplies, scientific equipment, and essential materials. Among these were several cutting-edge experiments designed to study the effects of solar … Read more
A 60-year-old California art teacher died from rabies after coming into contact with a bat she found in her classroom. Leah Seneng, who worked at Bryant Middle School in Dos Palos, may have been bitten while scooping up the bat to release it outside. Public health officials emphasize the importance of seeking immediate medical treatment … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers have strengthened their running back corps by claiming Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets. With Christian McCaffrey officially moved to injured reserve, the team needed a new addition to its backfield. Abanikanda was a fifth-round pick in 2023 but never secured a significant role with the Jets. Abanikanda’s … Read more
Salesforce Inc has reported strong financial performance in its latest quarter, with revenue growing by 8% year over year to $9.44 billion. The company’s non-GAAP operating margin increased to 33.1%, a 190 basis point improvement from the previous year. This marks a significant milestone for Salesforce, as it has achieved its highest GAAP operating margin … Read more
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a season-ending knee injury, with coach Kyle Shanahan confirming that he’ll miss about six weeks. This means rookie Isaac Guerendo will be the starting RB for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, alongside practice squad back Patrick Taylor Jr. McCaffrey initially injured his right knee while playing … Read more
Amtrak, the US passenger railroad, has set a record for ridership in 2024, with 32.8 million customer trips, exceeding pre-COVID levels for the first time. The increase is 15% over 2023, driven by rising passenger revenue to $2.5 billion and total operating revenue of $3.6 billion. The carrier’s prior record was set in 2019, with … Read more
A British chef’s appeal to thieves to return stolen pies ended in disappointment when police recovered the van containing the cargo, only to find it was too damaged to eat. Tommy Banks, owner of two Michelin-starred restaurants and a pub, had his 2,500 pies taken from a van while it was parked in the city … Read more
A small asteroid, measuring about 27 inches wide, was detected by astronomers at the Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson, Arizona, on a collision course with Earth. The European Space Agency described it as a “completely harmless event” that will produce a “nice fireball” in the sky over northern Siberia. According to physicist Richard Moissl, … Read more
The OnePlus 13R, a more affordable high-end option, is set to be announced alongside the flagship OnePlus 13 at its global launch event next month. The phone’s specs have been leaked, offering a glimpse into what users can expect. The OnePlus 13R boasts a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and improved … Read more