San Francisco Tech Billionaire Jeff Lawson Takes the Helm of Satirical Giant The Onion, Urges $1 Donations
Tech billionaire Jeff Lawson acquires satirical site The Onion and pitches a humorous donation campaign, while its previous owner G/O Media sells to Global Tetrahedron.
Former SF District Attorney Suzy Loftus Spearheads TikTok's Fight Against US Ban and Election Disinformation
Suzy Loftus, former San Francisco DA, now leads TikTok's safety efforts amidst increasing US scrutiny and potential ban threats, focusing on data security and election integrity.
Arizona Retailers Embrace AI Tech to Curb Shoplifting, Buckeye Store Sees Results, Phoenix Cracks Down on $560K Theft Ring
Arizona stores are using AI, like Veesion's app, to combat shoplifting, with reported success at places like Big K's Liquor and growing adoption amid varying local theft trends and crackdowns on retail crime rings.
MIT and Oxford Researchers Unearth 3.7 Billion-Year-Old Secret: Earth’s Ancient Shield Revealed
Researchers discovered rocks in Greenland that suggest Earth's magnetic field existed 3.7 billion years ago, providing new insights into the planet's early protective shield and core dynamics.
Arlington Heights School Nurse Suspended Amid Allegations of Medication Swap, Police and DCFS Investigating
A nurse at Westgate Elementary in Arlington Heights is suspended amid allegations of swapping students' meds, prompting a police and child services investigation. A child showed signs of drug exposure, leading a family to hire a law firm.
South San Francisco's Freenome Inc. Cuts 100 Jobs in Strategic Workforce Reduction
Freenome Inc. is reducing its workforce by 20%, impacting around 100 jobs, to align with strategic priorities amidst its development of early cancer detection tests.
Bloomington's Digital Leap: Fiber Optic Expansion for Faster Internet Set to Extend Into 2024
Workers are installing fiber optic cables in Bloomington neighborhoods to improve internet service, not by the city but by independent providers with permits. Residents will be informed via door hangers.











