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From eureka moment to global domination: a timeline of Uber’s aggressive expansion

As the Uber files shine a light on activities at the height of the app’s growth, we look at how it started and where it stands today

The Guardian - UK

Twitter's future uncertain as it faces messy breakup with Musk

San Francisco (AFP) - Courted and then jilted by the world's richest person, Twitter looks well positioned to win a court battle with Elon Musk over a $1 billion breakup fee and more -- but the company will not emerge unscathed.

AFP

San Francisco’s new DA says she can ‘restore order’ while pressing reform. Critics aren’t so sure

After a tumultuous and expensive recall effort that ousted Chesa Boudin last month, San Francisco has a new district attorney — a prosecutor who quit Boudin’s office to join the campaign against him.

Los Angeles Times

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Musk and Twitter: From volatile courtship to messy divorce

San Francisco (AFP) - Elon Musk's pursuit of Twitter was a melodrama from beginning to end -- a volatile courtship between a mercurial billionaire and the massively influential social media platform.

AFP

Musk ditches Twitter deal, triggering defiant response

San Francisco (AFP) - Elon Musk on Friday pulled the plug on his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, accusing the social media giant of "misleading" statements about the number of fake accounts, a regulatory filing showed.

AFP

Elon Musk pulls out of Twitter purchase

San Francisco (AFP) - Elon Musk pulled the plug on his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter on Friday, accusing the company of "misleading" statements about the number of fake accounts, a regulatory filing showed.

AFP

Liz Wolfe: How San Francisco's Failures Could Help Austin and Miami

Associate Editor Liz Wolfe discusses the political and economic fortunes of both Austin and Miami, plus potential reasons these pastures might not always be greener.

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TikTok sued in US after girls die in 'Blackout Challenge'

San Francisco (AFP) - Video-sharing sensation TikTok is being sued in California after children died while taking part in a "Blackout Challenge" that makes a sport of choking oneself until passing out.

AFP

Elon Musk deal to buy Twitter in danger: report

San Francisco (AFP) - Twitter shares slid late Thursday after a Washington Post report that Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy the social media giant is in danger.

AFP

Chesa Boudin critic to replace him as San Francisco DA

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has picked a vocal critic of District Attorney Chesa Boudin to replace him in office after he was recalled in a special election last month

The Independent UK

Elizabeth Holmes ex-boyfriend convicted of Theranos fraud

San Francisco (AFP) - A top aide and ex-boyfriend of fallen Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on Thursday of defrauding investors and patients at the failed blood testing startup.

AFP

With pinch-hit heroics, Giants snap season-long skid against D-backs

PHOENIX — Rejoice, San Francisco, the season-worst skid is over.

Tribune News Service

Apple devices getting beefed-up defence against spyware

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Wednesday unveiled a new way for activists, journalists and other targets of state-sponsored espionage to protect themselves from spyware.

Bangkok Post

Group aims to harness anger over crime to oust LA prosecutor

Supporters of an effort to oust Los Angeles County's progressive prosecutor say they have filed more than enough signatures to qualify for a recall election

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AFP

US senators call for close look at TikTok

San Francisco (AFP) - Leaders of the US Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday called for an investigation into whether Chinese officials are getting access to data about US users of video-snippet sharing sensation TikTok.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers finish 2-1 in California Classic after loss to Kings

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers fell for the first time this summer, ending the California Classic in San Francisco with an 87-75 loss to Sacramento on Tuesday afternoon.

AFP

Sharks make Grier first Black general manager in NHL history

San Francisco (AFP) - The San Jose Sharks named Mike Grier general manager on Tuesday, an historic appointment that makes the former Sharks player the first Black GM in the NHL.

Reason

Brickbat: Driving Them Crazy

For the past 36 years, Judy and Ed Craine parked their car on the driveway of their San Francisco home. But they recently got a ticket for $1,542 for parking there and the threat of another $250 a day in fines if they continued to park there. The city Planning…

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Chicago Sun-Times

This You Gotta See: White Sox’ independence from Twins’ rule is on the line starting Monday

Was the Sox’ three-game sweep of the Giants in San Francisco a declaration that they’re finally ready to heat up like a backyard barbecue?

Tribune News Service

With blowout loss to White Sox, SF Giants end home stand in fitting fashion

SAN FRANCISCO — Last Thursday, after three one-run losses to the surging defending champions, the Giants boarded their charter flight home from Atlanta in need of a fresh start. One player remarked about the cleansing nature of returning to the crisp summer air of the Bay Area after a few…

AFP

US funds software for Russians to slip past censors

San Francisco (AFP) - A US-backed campaign is giving Russians access to anti-censor software to dodge Moscow's crackdown on dissent against its invasion of Ukraine, involved groups told AFP.

InsideEVs

Over A Dozen Cruise Driverless Taxis Blocked Traffic In San Francisco

It happened Tuesday night on Gough Street which was completely blocked on all lanes by autonomous cabs.

Tribune News Service

Giants’ issues mount as they squander game vs. White Sox

SAN FRANCISCO — With age comes the inevitable physical toll. Bodies don’t bend like they used to. Everything moves a bit slower. Professional athletes, with millions invested in their training regimens, are able to blunt these effects.

AFP

Google to delete user location history on US abortion clinic visits

San Francisco (AFP) - Google announced Friday it would delete users' location history when they visit abortion clinics, domestic violence shelters and other places where privacy is sought.

AFP

NHL Sharks fire Boughner as coach after missing playoffs

San Francisco (AFP) - Bob Boughner was fired on Friday as coach of the San Jose Sharks along with three of his assistants after the team missed the National Hockey League playoffs.

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