Lifestyle
Renowned Indian Sociologist André Béteille Dies at 91
Béteille's work challenged traditional views on caste, class, and inequality in India
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
Politics
Trump Shares Misleading Video Claiming Walmart Shutting Down Stores in California
The video's allegations about a $22 minimum wage and mass store closures are false, according to Walmart and California's governor.
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.
Sports
5 Super Bowl LX Players With Ties To NorCal
These players were either born, grew up in or attended a university in Northern California.
2 UC Berkeley Grads To Play In Super Bowl LX
The two are on the roster for the matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
Georgia Tech falls short in 90-85 loss to Cal
Jackets battle back from 15-point deficit but can't complete comeback
Science
Pioneering Reef Protector Reflects on Early Days of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Rod Williams, the first employee of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, looks back on the formative years of the organization's efforts to safeguard the iconic Australian ecosystem.
Maps Reveal Local Insight Into U.S. Migration Trends
New dataset MIGRATE provides unprecedented neighborhood-level view of annual moves across the country
Rare Circumbinary Exoplanets Explained by Einstein's Relativity
New research shows how the complex gravitational forces in tight binary star systems can destabilize and eject orbiting planets.
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
