SF Giants running out of time to solve road woes, salvage playoff hopes
There is an easy explanation for the Giants’ 5-23 record over their past 28 road games, a stretch that could cost them a playoff spot PHOENIX (AP) — There’s an old adage that is frequently used in sports. Win half of your road games and take care of business at home, and you’ll have a…
49ers coach Shanahan taking note of Deion’s success at Colorado
Deion Sanders played for the 49ers when Mike Shanahan was the offensive coordinator in 1994 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan is watching Deion Sanders’ immediate success as the University of Colorado’s new football coach. Shanahan, the 49ers’ seventh-year coach, was a Saratoga High School junior when he received Sanders’ 49ers jersey as a Christmas…
House GOP sets first Biden impeachment hearing for Sept. 28
McCarthy announced the impeachment inquiry last week after facing mounting pressure from his right flank WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Republicans intend to hold the first hearing in their impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden next week. According to a spokesperson for the House Oversight Committee, the hearing on September 28 will focus on “constitutional…
Microsoft Windows boss Panos Panay left for Amazon after cuts and canceled products in his unit, insiders say
Microsoft this week announced Chief Product Officer Panos Panay left after nearly 20 years. Panay is expected to take over for Amazon’s retiring head of devices Dave Limp. Insiders say Panay’s exit comes after Microsoft made cuts and canceled products in his unit. Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay is leaving for Amazon after the…
Meta’s Llama 2 gives detailed guidance on making anthrax, Senators learned in a rare moment of interest at AI Forum
Members of the Senate last week held a private meeting with many major tech leaders to discuss AI. During the meeting, Tristan Harris said Llama 2 gives a walkthrough on how to create anthrax. Zuckerberg argued that information can also be found elsewhere. Last week, several tech leaders descended on Capitol Hill to discuss the…
Why Barbie, Star Trek, and Star Wars succeed where other movie franchises fail to capitalize on fandoms, according to a new study
Star Wars is No. 1 in a new Fandom study ranking the top 25 gaming and blockbuster franchises. Franchise fatigue is high, but fans still want content based on familiar characters and universes, the study found. It also analyzed what drives the most fan excitement, what they like about spinoffs, and more. According to a…
Why former Goldman Sachs partners say they left the firm
202 partners have left Goldman Sachs under CEO David Solomon. Insider interviewed six former partners on why they left. The partners cited personnel decisions, pay, and strategy missteps. According to Insider, 202 Goldman Sachs partners have left the firm during David Solomon’s five years as CEO. According to the venerable Wall Street firm, the partner…
49ers’ Nick Bosa sees path to ‘a good day’ against Giants in home opener
Bosa thinks the 49ers should have more sack opportunities when the New York Giants and Daniel Jones visit Levi’s Stadium on Thursday night SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Nick Bosa is ecstatic to see the Levi’s Stadium crowd for Thursday’s home opener. With no sacks through two games, he sounds even more excited to see New…
Life without parole? Bill that could free some aging California killers fails to advance for now
Victim advocates and law enforcement fought against SB 94 Due to opposition from victim advocates and law enforcement officials, a bill that would have freed some of California’s aging killers serving life sentences without the possibility of parole failed to advance this year. After failing to move off the Assembly floor before the legislative session…
