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Latest Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area news from reporters & columnists at The Mercury News. ( feed imported by https://press.coop )

Gannett to pause AI experiment after botched sports stories

Several high school sports reports written by an AI service called LedeAI and published by the Columbus Dispatch earlier this month went viral on social media this week — and not in a good way. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/gannett-to-pause-ai-experiment-after-botched-sports-stories/?utm_source=press.coop

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Bay Area arts: 7 cool things to do and see this weekend

From a full slate of festivals to an exciting new dance work, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area Labor Day weekend. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/bay-area-arts-7-cool-things-to-do-and-see-this-weekend/?utm_source=press.coop

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Habit Burger Grill comes to new Hayward apartment village

Restaurant boosts burger menu with ahi tuna, tempura green beans, sweet potato fries #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/habit-burger-grill-comes-to-new-hayward-apartment-village/?utm_source=press.coop

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Indeed will pay $10,000 to help transgender workers relocate to states where they feel safer

The online job-search company, has introduced the relocation payment for transgender employees or those with transgender children, signaling a new front in the corporate pushback against state policies restricting the lives of LGBTQ people. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/indeed-is-offering-10000-to-trans-workers-who-want-to-relocate/?utm_source=press.coop

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Sen. McConnell appears to freeze during remarks again

Sen. Mitch McConnell, the leader of the Senate Republican caucus since 2007, has faced questions about his health throughout the year. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/sen-mcconnell-appears-to-freeze-during-remarks-again/?utm_source=press.coop

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Ex-cardinal McCarrick, accused of sex abuse, not fit for trial

McCarrick, the ex-archbishop of Washington, D.C., was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after an internal Vatican investigation determined he sexually molested adults as well as children. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/ex-cardinal-mccarrick-accused-of-sex-abuse-not-fit-for-trial/?utm_source=press.coop

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Review: The Monokei Standard makes sacrifices to offer high-end features at affordable price

The mechanical keyboard offers has great keycaps and solid features but it has flaws that can be fixed #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/review-the-monokei-standard-makes-sacrifices-to-offer-high-end-features-at-affordable-price/?utm_source=press.coop

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It’s not just crime: What’s really going on with San Francisco’s shrinking retail district

While in-person activities in many major cities in the United States have rebounded since the start of the Covid pandemic, San Francisco’s recovery has been strained. The downturn of the city’s Union Square is a microcosm of that struggle. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/its-not-just-crime-whats-really-going-on-with-san-franciscos-shrinking-retail-district/?utm_source=press.coop

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Naming suicide in obits was once taboo. Changing that can help loved ones grieve

High-profile suicides — such as those of comic actor Robin Williams in 2014, fashion designer Kate Spade in 2018, and dancer Stephen “tWitch” Boss in 2022 — have helped reduce the stigma surrounding suicide loss. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/naming-suicide-in-obits-was-once-taboo-changing-that-can-help-loved-ones-grieve/?utm_source=press.coop

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Judge holds Giuliani liable for defaming election workers

The ruling compounds the legal jeopardy for Giuliani at a time when he and Trump are both among 19 defendants charged this month in a racketeering case related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. It also creates the potential for a massive financial penalty for Giuliani as the case proceeds... #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/judge-holds-giuliani-liable-for-defaming-election-workers/?utm_source=press.coop

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41% of contact sport athletes who died young had CTE, Boston University study finds

Among a brain bank sample of 152 young athletes exposed to repetitive head impacts who died when they were under 30 years old, 41.4% had neuropathological evidence of CTE. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/boston-university-cte-study-41-of-contact-sport-athletes-who-died-young-had-cte/?utm_source=press.coop

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Here’s who will moderate the Republican presidential debate at the Reagan Library

It's unclear if former President Donald Trump will attend the debate at the Reagan Library. He skipped the first one. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/heres-who-will-moderate-the-republican-presidential-debate-at-the-reagan-library/?utm_source=press.coop

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Single family residence sells in Fremont for $1.5 million

A house located in the 38400 block of Nebo Drive in Fremont has new owners. The 1,633-square-foot property, built in 1955, was sold on July 17, 2023, for $1,515,500, or $928 per square foot. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/single-family-residence-sells-in-fremont-for-1-5-million-3/?utm_source=press.coop

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After backlash, Feds cancel plan that risked limiting breast reconstruction options

The controversy centered on how doctors are paid for a type of breast reconstruction known as DIEP flap, in which skin, fat, and blood vessels are harvested from a woman’s abdomen to create a new breast. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/after-backlash-feds-cancel-plan-that-risked-limiting-breast-reconstruction-options/?utm_source=press.coop

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What is a home appraisal? Everything you need to know

Bankrate delves into what an appraisal is, why it’s necessary and how it can impact your home loan. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/what-is-a-home-appraisal-everything-you-need-to-know/?utm_source=press.coop

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CBS sets hour-long tribute to Bob Barker for Aug. 31

CBS announced Tuesday that it will broadcast the one-hour special, “The Price Is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker,” on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. ET. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/cbs-sets-hour-long-tribute-to-bob-barker-for-aug-31/?utm_source=press.coop

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Create a care plan for older parents (or yourself)

Making a care plan well in advance allows families to get organized, locate appropriate resources and figure out ways to pay for care before a crisis hits. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/create-a-care-plan-for-older-parents-or-yourself/?utm_source=press.coop

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Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider

You may have considered weight-loss surgery for years, but it takes that turning point to push you to contact your healthcare professional about the procedure. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/thinking-about-weight-loss-surgery-4-things-to-consider/?utm_source=press.coop

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Photos: Hurricane Idalia aftermath

Along the coast, some homes on Wednesday were submerged to near their rooftops and structures crumpled. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/hurricane-idalia-photos/?utm_source=press.coop

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Halloween and Christmas are the new summer at California theme parks

It used to be that you could toss a bowling ball down Main Street USA without hitting a soul on Halloween night or Christmas morning because kids and their families had something better to do on those classic holidays. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/30/halloween-and-christmas-are-the-new-summer-at-theme-parks/?utm_source=press.coop

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