Can movie theaters survive in the Bay Area?

Dana Chandler has long maintained her innocence regarding the 2002 murders of her ex-husband, Mike Sisco, and his girlfriend, Karen Harkness. In 2025, she represented herself in her third trial for the murders, emphasizing the personal stakes involved. The murders occurred on July 7, 2002, with both victims found shot in Harkness' home, leading to a decades-long quest for justice by their families, particularly Hailey Seel, their daughter, who seeks the truth behind the tragic...

Nathan Laatsch, a 28-year-old IT specialist with the Defense Intelligence Agency, was arrested for attempting to provide classified information to a foreign government, following an FBI investigation that began in March. Laatsch allegedly transcribed classified materials and planned to deliver them via a thumb drive, expressing interest in citizenship to the unnamed country due to dissatisfaction with the U.S. administration. His arrest raises concerns about the potential for intelligence personnel to exploit current turmoil within...

SummaryChicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga, known as the “Throwing Philosopher,” had an impressive rookie season in 2024, going 15-3 with 174 strikeouts and a 2.91 ERA. His charisma, flowing hair, and choice of "Chelsea Dagger" as his walk-up song endeared him to fans, while his performances contributed to the Cubs' resurgence after two losing seasons. Currently on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring injury, Imanaga is expected to return in early June as...

SummaryPhil Mangano, a film and television editor in Los Angeles, faces job insecurity following the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which led to a loss of about 40,000 industry jobs and a 58% drop in TV production since 2021. California Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to increase film and TV tax credits from $330 million to $750 million aims to revive the struggling industry, but experts question if it's sufficient to compete with other states and countries offering...

Snapchat influencer Caryn Marjorie, known as @CutieCaryn, developed an AI chatbot named Caryn AI to engage with her fans, charging $1 a minute for interactions. Although it initially garnered $70,000 in its first week, the AI began producing troubling and false narratives, leading to concerns about user mental health and prompting Marjorie to shut it down within a year. In contrast, virtual influencer Imma, a CGI creation managed by Aww, Inc., successfully collaborates with brands...

Approximately 17,000 residents have been evacuated in Manitoba due to nearly 24 active wildfires, with Flin Flon significantly impacted. The province declared a state of emergency, and officials warn that changing wind patterns could threaten the city, while air quality is declining in parts of the U.S. due to smoke. Resources are stretched thin as Saskatchewan's Premier anticipates that evacuee numbers may rise, and support is needed for displaced individuals, many of whom are currently...