Supreme Court Lets Vermont Instagram Lawsuit Proceed
The Supreme Court declined to block Vermont’s consumer‑protection suit accusing Instagram of engineering features that addict teens, allowing the case to proceed. The decision follows recent state court setbacks for Meta.
Danville Cops Nab 12-Year-Old Allegedly Hitting 45 Mph On Trail E-Moto
A Danville e‑motor seizure underscores how motorcycle‑grade electric machines are pushing safety limits on the Iron Horse Regional Trail. Lawmakers and police are responding.
Rush-Hour Chaos: I-80 Shooting Near Richmond Snarls Traffic, Sends One To Hospital
A shooting on eastbound I-80 near Hilltop Drive left one person hospitalized and snarled traffic; the CHP is investigating and no arrests have been announced.
Santa Clara Office Twins Near Great America Score $310 Million Payday
Two Great America Parkway office towers sold for $310M to institutional buyers, a major Bay Area office trade with potential leasing and tax implications for Santa Clara.
Silicon Valley Nuke Startup Tapped to Turn Cold War Plutonium into Power
Oklo says it has been picked by the DOE for talks to turn Cold War plutonium into reactor fuel while critics warn of serious proliferation and safety concerns. The company will partner with newcleo and says strict safeguards would apply.
SF Biotech Boss Slashes Labs, Bets Big On Cancer In High-Stakes Vir Makeover
After a failed flu trial, Marianne De Backer closed labs, cut staff and struck licensing deals that refocused San Francisco’s Vir on hepatitis and cancer. The result is a leaner company with big‑pharma partners.












