Critics lash San Francisco’s $5M per person reparations plan
A proposal to give $5 million to every eligible Black person in San Francisco as part of the city’s efforts to pay reparations was slammed Wednesday as “preposterous” by critics.
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San Francisco mayor declares downtown emergency over fentanyl deaths
San Francisco’s mayor on Friday declared a state of emergency in a downtown district reeling from a severe spike in fatal drug overdoses driven mainly by fentanyl.
Do we need masks outdoors? Experts weigh in
It’s a familiar sight in some US cities like Washington, New York and San Francisco: people walking on the street, riding bikes or sitting in parks with their masks on even when they’re far away from others.
San Francisco to scrub Lincoln, Washington and other names from 44 schools
Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are no longer in favor in San Francisco, where the school board has voted to change the name of 44 schools it says bear the monikers of people associated with racism, slavery or colonization.
‘Urduja’ leaves P1.5B in damage
Damage from Tropical Depression Urduja has reached an estimated P1.5 billion, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Saturday.
Trump steps up calls for wall after Mexican’s murder acquittal
President Donald Trump on Friday stepped up his demands for a wall to stem illegal immigration from Mexico after an undocumented migrant was acquitted
US orders Russia to close San Francisco consulate
The United States on Thursday ordered Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and two other installations in two days, a move Moscow greeted with “regret,” as relations between the nuclear-armed powers took another dive.
Expedia chief to take over Uber to repair its dented image
Uber appeared on Monday to have found a new hand to steady the wheel at the smartphone-summoned ride service, which has skidded from one controversy to another.
