Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp hit by global outage
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went offline for users across the globe, the social media giant said on Monday, as it worked on restoring its services. We could not immediately confirm
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After a week of scrutiny, Ozy Media is shutting down
Ozy Media announced on Friday that it will cease operations. The decision comes five days after the The New York Times published a bombshell report about its business practices, which
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San Jose will be the largest California city to ban flavored tobacco sales and smoking in apartments
San Jose is poised to become the largest city in California to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and prohibit all smoking inside apartments. At a rally outside San
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FDA backs Pfizer boosters for seniors, those in high-risk situations
The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk from the virus as the Food and
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Bay Area cities join lofty Biden plan to tackle homelessness
The Biden administration launched a new push Monday to house 100,000 Americans by the end of 2022 as the mayors of the Bay Area’s three biggest cities — all struggling
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Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe For Kids Aged 5-11
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech said on Monday their COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response in five- to 11-year-olds, and they plan to ask for authorization to use the vaccine
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Theranos’ use of workers’ blood led to whistleblower’s concerns
Theranos whistleblower Erika Cheung’s first inkling that the company’s technology fell short of founder Elizabeth Holmes’ claims arose because the startup used its workers’ blood to check how well tests
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California COVID job rebound is among nation’s worst
California is mired near the bottom of the 50 states in terms of recovery from mammoth lob losses that were unleashed by coronavirus-linked business shutdowns, underscoring the feeble economic rebound
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California sending out 2 million $600-$1,100 stimulus payments next week
At least 2 million direct deposits from the Golden State Stimulus II program will hit bank accounts across California next week, following the first round of 600,000 payments that went out Aug.
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Potato Milk, A New Plant-Based Dairy, That Could Be The Most Sustainable Option
Non-dairy milks made from oats, almonds and soybeans have become commonplace in grocery stores and coffee shops, but this fall, a new competitor is making its way to select cafés:
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