Vallejo has seen a wave of top officials leaving recently. Rekha Nayar, the city's finance director, is the latest to go. She spent nine years with Vallejo before moving to the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. Her last day was Thursday, and she starts her new job next week. Nayar isn't th
Russia is keeping a close eye on the European Union's actions regarding frozen Russian assets. However, they are not currently planning to take any European assets, such as companies or banks. This stance could change if the EU decides to confiscate Russia's frozen assets. A high-ranking official f
The tech world is witnessing a fascinating exchange of talent. After the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, approximately 1, 000 professionals transitioned from crypto roles to AI startups. However, crypto firms managed to attract a similar number of workers from other industries, such as traditional f
Snakes have a unique way of dealing with waste that scientists have finally figured out. For a long time, researchers noticed that reptiles, including snakes, produce pee crystals, but they didn't understand why. Now, a team of scientists has uncovered the secret behind these crystals and how they h
Apple is gearing up to shake things up with its iPhone lineup over the next few years. Starting in 2026, they might launch a foldable iPhone. This device could look like a book when opened, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold. It will have a flexible screen that unfolds to about the size of an iPad m
Extreme weather events in the first half of 2025 have caused unprecedented damage in the US, totaling a staggering $101 billion. This alarming figure comes from a revived climate-disaster database, once managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which was abruptly discont
Jamie Siminoff, the founder of Ring, is back with a bold claim: AI could drastically reduce crime in neighborhoods within the next year. He believes that with enough cameras and advanced AI, Ring's technology can almost eliminate crime in average neighborhoods. However, not everyone is convinced. Pr
The Bay Area is known for many things: its towering redwoods, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and its famous sourdough bread. But it's also a hub for science and innovation, home to top universities like UC Berkeley and Stanford, Nobel laureates, and cutting-edge tech companies. This Saturday, the Ba
AkzoNobel, a big name in the paint and coatings world, is taking a close look at its portfolio. This isn't just about selling paint anymore. It's about making smart choices to boost value for those who invest in the company. In a market that's full of ups and downs, this move could be a game-changer
Machines are now able to solve complex problems without constant human guidance. This is a significant shift from the past when computers relied heavily on human input to learn. Now, they can learn independently, much like how children learn through exploration and trial and error. These advanced m
