Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake and MGX are set to be the main investors in TikTok U.S. with a combined 45% ownership, CNBC reported on Thursday. — (Reporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
Starbucks Closing Stores, Including Iconic Seattle Roastery, as CEO Deepens Restructuring
Starbucks said on Thursday it would close underperforming stores in North America, including its iconic Seattle roastery, as CEO Brian Niccol presses ahead with his restructuring effort, which is expected to cost $1 billion in a bid to revive the company's flagging sales. The coffee chain's overall U.S. and Canada...
Curious Jeb Will Add Adventure and Cuddles to Any Home
Meet Jeb, a sweet 1-year-old who loves to cuddle on his own terms. This curious explorer is always ready to investigate new places, making every day an adventure. Jeb's not just a pretty face — he’s also quite the chatterbox, eager to announce his presence and be the first in...
Trump Claims Again That He Has Ended Seven Wars. Here’s a Closer Look.
President Donald Trump repeated his claim that he had ended seven “unendable wars” during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, saying, “It’s too bad I had to do these things instead of the United Nations doing them.” Trump, who has a history of boasting about his...
Farming, Computers Lead Gallup’s Industry Ratings. Federal Government Ranks Worst
The farming and computer industries are viewed most favorably among 25 major U.S. business sectors, according to Gallup’s latest Work and Education poll. Sixty percent of Americans rated farming positively, followed closely by computers at 59%. The restaurant industry was the only other sector to earn majority-positive views, at 52%....
Longtime Frenemies Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom at Career Crossroads
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Three decades ago, thanks to the patronage of legendary San Francisco politician Willie Brown, two young, ambitious politicians launched careers that have taken them into the upper strata of American politics. As state Assembly speaker, Brown appointed Kamala...
Madera County Authorities Arrest Parolee in East Palo Alto After Chowchilla Shooting
A parolee accused of firing multiple rounds at a woman during a domestic violence incident in Chowchilla has been arrested in East Palo Alto, authorities said. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office said Jose Gonzales Maciel, 43, fled the scene of the Sunday shooting, which also involved child endangerment. Deputies with...
49ers GM John Lynch Provides Update on DE Nick Bosa After ACL Tear
The San Francisco 49ers won't have defensive end Nick Bosa for the rest of the 2025 season after he tore his ACL in Week 3. While there's no hope for Bosa playing again this season, general manager John Lynch on Thursday did have an update on the DE's progress when...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Robert Gregory Frazier
September 25, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Robert Gregory Frazier Suspects Date of Birth: March 28, 2003 Physical Description: White Male, 5’ 9, 141 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: First degree burglary Warrant Number: F25902318 Synopsis of the Case: Robert Gregory Frazier is wanted on...
Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Prime Deception Allegations
Amazon.com will pay $2.5 billion in fines and redress to Prime subscribers to settle the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's case alleging the retail juggernaut signed users up for the subscription without their consent and made it difficult to cancel, the FTC said on Thursday. Of that, $1.5 billion will go...