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For hope on climate change, UN chief is putting his faith in market forces
For nearly a decade United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been using science to warn about evermore dangerous ...
45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match
Venus Williams wanted to send a message — to herself and to others — about coming back from a long layoff, about competing in ...
The US decision to leave UNESCO again puts a spotlight on what the agency does and why it matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recently ...
Teens say they are turning to AI for advice, friendship and ‘to get out of thinking’
In the Common Sense Media survey, 31% of teens said their conversations with AI companions were “as satisfying or more ...
Officials say Syria has asked Turkey for defense support after sectarian clashes
Syria’s interim government has requested Turkey’s support to strengthen its defense capabilities, Turkish officials said, ...
A historic win by 45-year-old Venus Williams resonates and shows there are no limits for excellence
There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match — just one of ...
What’s happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?
Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan ...
Zelenskyy faces backlash as Ukrainians protest new anti-corruption law
Ukrainian activists called for more protests against a law they say weakens the country’s anti-corruption bodies. The ...
Flurry of trade deals offers relief for some Asian countries, while others wait
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced trade deals with Japan and a handful of other Asian countries that will relieve ...
Ebony Alert issued for missing girl, 11, last seen in San Leandro
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Ebony Alert for a missing at-risk 11-year-old girl last seen in San Leandro at midnight on Wednesday. Miracle Hart is described by ...
The Latest: Trump will reveal ‘AI Action Plan’ shaped by his Silicon Valley supporters
An artificial intelligence agenda formed on the podcasts of Silicon Valley billionaires is now being set into U.S. policy as President Donald Trump leans on the ideas of the tech figures who ...
Cooler-than-average Wednesday in Bay Area
Expect yet another cooler-than-average day Wednesday with temperatures only in the 60s to 70s. The Bay Area will see a gradual warming trend moving ahead, but still ...