Lifestyle
Hobby Lobby, Vanfun & Hyena Products Recalled: Choking & Fall Hazards
Recent recalls highlight ongoing product safety concerns and the challenges of e-commerce, smart tech, and new materials.
Sober Bartender Rises to Top at Berkeley Country Club
Samantha Zatkoff-Batton's journey to authenticity through sobriety and transition inspires non-alcoholic cocktail program
Creating a Peaceful Home Sanctuary in the City
How modern homeowners are using design, technology, and biophilic elements to combat urban stress
Politics
Techdirt's Comment Section Reveals Disturbing Trends in Online Discourse
From accusations of hypocrisy to the normalization of aggressive rhetoric, the comments highlight the challenges of finding common ground in a polarized digital landscape.
Target Protests: ICE Boycott Calls Grow After Minneapolis Arrests
Consumers wield purchasing power to protest government policies and corporate stances on immigration.
New CA Senate Housing Chair Brings Renter Experience to Role
State Sen. Jesse Arreguín aims to boost housing production and protect renters as head of key committee.
Sports
No. 11 Ducks defeat Golden Bears in Berkeley
California Golden Bears basketball team loses at home to Oregon Ducks
Notre Dame Women's Basketball Falls to Cal, 80-69
Irish Drop Road Game Against Golden Bears
Clemson Sought Week 0 Game Before LSU Opener, Records Show
The request was denied, but the Tigers had hoped to play an FCS opponent before their high-profile matchup with LSU.
Science
Berkeley Lab Develops AI Pipeline to Speed Up Scientific Discovery
New SYNAPS-I platform will integrate machine learning models across DOE light and neutron sources to transform petabytes of data into actionable insights.
Researchers Demonstrate Collective Emission From Hexagonal Boron Nitride Emitter Ensembles
Breakthrough discovery in hBN could enable ultrabright LEDs, quantum computing, and secure communication
Paying Resilience Forward: Supporting Scientific Careers
The Ripple Effect of Resilience: How Supporting Others Builds a Stronger Future
Entertainment
Longtime Comedy Duo Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara Mourn Passing
Heartfelt tributes highlight the power of comedic partnerships in entertainment
Dutch Filmmaker's Family Documentary Explores Trauma and Identity
Tom Fassaert's 'Between Brothers' signals a shift in documentary storytelling towards relational and trauma-informed approaches.
Berkeley Rep Debuts Play Exploring Race and Shakespeare
New production "How Shakespeare Saved My Life" confronts racism and the Bard
