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Chains, padlocks, receipt checks: Bay Area stores taking extra measures to stop shoplifting as some are hit 20 times a day
Some Bay Area stores are getting upgrades to help crack down on shoplifting in the city, and among those to install new features are some Safeway locations.
Study finds 69% of women think Barbie dolls could lead to body image issues
The Barbie toy has been in households and viewed as a cultural phenomenon since its release in 1959, but with the new movie set to release this week, some are noticing that not every generation feels the same about the iconic doll.
Lifeguard shortage continues, even during record heatwave
During the current heatwave, many families are heading to local swimming pools to cool off. But some are finding those facilities either closed or operating under reduced hours due to the ongoing lifeguard shortage.
Homeless mother killed by lawn mower while sleeping in a park
In California, a homeless mother was killed after she was run over by a lawnmower while sleeping in the grass at a park, police shared. The incident left “chunks” of her body in the grass, her family claims.
Test scores are sinking. What can we do about it?
Concerns about COVID-19 may be receding for many, but the impact of the pandemic continues to ripple through our lives. In particular, children across the U.S. continue to struggle after losing a year or more of classroom time.
Why did it take so long for the US to destroy the last of its chemical weapons?
Last week saw an end to a rather dark time in the nation’s history as the United States officially destroyed the remainder of its stockpile of chemical weapons, some of which dated back to World War I.
FAA certifies flying car that could sell at $300,000 and hit the road or sky in 2025
The future is one step closer as the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a special airworthiness certificate to a California startup building what it describes as a flying car.
We’re about to fail a major climate change goal
As record-high temperatures are reported recently, there’s a very scene at the Sierra: snowpack that just won’t melt. At the same time, experts believe we are getting close to failing to meet a key target that keeps global warming in check.
Study suggests eating only eight hours a day gives the same weight loss results as counting calories
A new study may have found another means to lose weight for those looking to get in shape this summer. The study found that those who only ate from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. saw an increase in weight loss, similar to those who counted calories.
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