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Facebook’s Annual Earnings Report 2019
Karaoke in the time of COVID-19: A global overview {#sec0005} =================================================== In the present era of coronavirus pandemic, the demand for entertainment has become an important source of information. The global pandemic-related demand for...
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Is there anything more boring I could write?
American Frances Tiafoe upsets Rafael Nadal in 4th round of US Open Marcelino is a three-time French Open champion (2011, 2014 and 2016) and a three-time Wimbledon champion (1998, 2000 and 2002). He reached...
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The Mercury’s Politics and the News
Letters to the Editor: How we the people are letting Trump destroy our democracy by Kevin Spera When I first joined The Mercury, I was surprised and disappointed by how much we focused on...
technology
The San Francisco Police Commission is the latest battleground in the 2016 elections
The race for California's top cop focuses on abortion, gun control and crime SAN FRANCISCO — In the latest battleground in the 2016 elections, San Francisco Police Chief Greg Masko seeks to win voters'...
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The Senate Appoints Pedro Rios to the Vacuum Speaker’s Seat
Editorial: Time to go, Councilmembers De León and Cedillo In this opinion column, I will review the events that prompted the recent decision by the Florida Senate to appoint a new Speaker, the events...
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Nancy Pelosi faces a “long recovery” after being struck in the head by a hammer
Paul Pelosi faces 'long recovery process' after hammer attack House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi faces a "long recovery" and will likely be out of action for the next six months, one of her colleagues...
health
The New Year Is Not a New Year’s Resolution
Column: Campaigns flood us with reductive racial rhetoric. How can we push back? The new year is an opportunity to begin with a clean slate and to embrace a new year of good health....
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Beyoncé is the World’s Most Successful Pop Star
New music? A fashion show? Rihanna's putting in work, work, work, work for resurgence of her brand, no matter what anyone says. And it's not easy: she's not just a fashion goddess, but a...
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Mayor Ed Lee says he wishes he could have handled the incident better
Bay Area mayor says he was punched in chest after 'heated' conversation with man yelling at his driver San Francisco's Police Commission has filed a complaint against Mayor Ed Lee and the commission has...
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NASA Satellite Captures Hurricane Katia’s Eye
Eye-popping satellite photo shows Tropical Storm Kay over Southern California, May 24, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony A. Zammisa, Jr.) An unusual view of Tropical Storm Katia that...