AI deepfakes in campaigns may be detectable, but will it matter?
Deepfake audio, authentic-sounding but false recordings built from short snippets of a subject talking, have become so realistic that they can fool your own mother, presenting painfully obvious potential for underhanded political tactics. #press
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Escaped Pennsylvania murderer now armed with a stolen rifle, police say
The convicted killer who escaped from an eastern Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago is considered “armed and extremely dangerous” after he stole a rifle from a homeowner’s garage, police said Tuesday morning. #press
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Pitching with discomfort? SF Giants starter explains why it’s an easy decision
San Francisco Giants' Alex Cobb has dealt with a right hip impingement for months. #press
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After nearly 80 years, a Monterey County family is able to lay their missing veteran to rest
79 years ago, 24-year-old Aviation Radioman First Class Wilbur Archie Mitts died during an aerial mission with two others in the Western Pacific – all three lost at sea in the violent crash. On Monday, Mitts was laid to rest near other family members at... #press
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Walters: State housing policy takes two steps forward, one step back
San Bernardino agreement may wind up generating uncertainty on projects. #press
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Why it’s important to spay or neuter your pet
I know it’s not polite to stare but ever since I started working in animal welfare, I can’t help but notice when male dogs and cats aren’t neutered. The evidence is just so … prominent. But aside from how these dangly bits might look, it’s always surprising to me that in this day and age, […] #press
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Santa Cruz hotel guests suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in leak
Firefighters woke up several hotel guests, evacuated 14 rooms and temporarily displaced 25 people. Varying levels of carbon monoxide were present in the affected rooms, according to the agency. #press
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Trump asks judge to throw out Georgia election subversion charges
The filings indicate Trump wants to adopt the legal arguments his racketeering co-defendants Rudy Giuliani, Kenneth Chesebro and Ray Smith have already made in court filings. #press
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Drew Barrymore defends resuming her show amid union strikes
“The Guild has, and will continue to, picket struck shows that are in production during the strike. Any writing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” is in violation of WGA strike rules.” #press
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Heat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotter
Heat was the underlying or contributing cause of about 1,670 deaths nationwide in 2022, for a rate of about 5 deaths per million residents, according to provisional data from the CDC. #press
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A new San Ramon restaurant wants to elevate your pizza and beer pairings
It's not exactly news that pizza and beer are a match made in heaven. But the debut of a restaurant dedicated to figuring out just which beer goes best with which pizza is -- that it has winery cred just adds to the fun. #press
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Delta passenger’s dog who went missing in route to San Francisco found safe after 3 weeks
After enduring nearly a month of heartache and anxiety, a dog owner can finally rest after her missing dog was found safely at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Saturday, according to airport officials. #press
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Is Cookie, a much loved Antioch dog, at risk from eating too much cheddar?
Some pets are lactose intolerant, Joan Morris cautions readers. #press
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Travel Troubleshooter: I was billed twice for my Booking.com room. How do I fix this?
When Berkeley resident Mary Anne Morgan stays at a boutique hotel in Cambria, her online travel agency charges her twice. Can she get one of the payments back, or does Booking.com get to keep it? #press
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Wish You Were Here: Exploring Jerusalem
Wildfires? Heat waves? Crowds? Pfft! Our adventurous readers have been traveling the world despite all that, exploring ancient wonders in Cappadocia, Turkey strolling the streets of Old Quebec and sightseeing in the Azores. And they’ve been sharing their adventures with us along the way. Wish You Were Here ISRAEL: Los Gatos residents Marlene... #press
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/11/wish-you-were-here-exploring-jerusalem/?utm_source=press.coop
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Alameda offered a $75,000 bonus to new cops
The police hiring perks come as California cities address conflicting demands from their constituents after the civil rights protests that followed George Floyd’s killing by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. #press
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Residents say cockroaches, mold and maintenance problems remain at East Bay complex
Residents will rally at council, which will consider forming committee to solve issues at The Oaks #press
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Bay Area native and international master hopes to inspire next generation of chess lovers
Tiburon native and international master Ladia Jirasek hopes to pass down his love of chess to generations to come. #press
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49ers report card: ‘It was the way it was drawn up, which was sweet’
The 49ers earned straight A's for their awe-inspiring start to both the season and their 30-7 win over the Steelers. #press
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Elon Musk’s X sues California over content moderation law
The company argues the measure, AB 587, interferes with its editorial judgments protected as free speech under the Constitution. #press
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