Maki, the 21-year-old male ring-tailed lemur was discovered missing shortly before the zoo opened to visitors, zoo and police officials said. They’re seeking tips from the public in hopes of finding the lemur, explaining that Maki is an endangered animal that requires specialized care. Marianne V. Hale/AP hide caption toggle caption Marianne V. Hale/AP Maki, the 21-year-old male ring-tailed lemur was discovered missing shortly before the […]
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ROME—A San Francisco State University-sponsored talk by convicted Palestinian hijacker Leila Khaled was canceled by Zoom and YouTube, according to the Lawfare Project, a pro bono U.S. group that supports Jewish causes around the world. Khaled—who is a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine group, which the U.S. has labeled a terrorist organization—helped hijack an Israel-bound flight from Rome in 1969, and […]
Earlier this month, US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was caught on camera without a protective mask while visiting a closed hair salon in San Francisco, California, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, violating local restrictions. Commenting on the incident later, the lawmaker claimed that the whole thing was a “set up”. San Francisco salon owner Erica Kious has announced that she is closing her business after […]
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is soon expected to announce his running mate, with many now speculating that his choice so far has come down to two main candidates: California Senator Kamala Harris and Obama’s former national security advisor Susan Rice. Senator Kamala Harris should “politely decline” a vice president post if she gets such an offer from Joe Biden, former San Francisco mayor and […]
Firefighters are battling a massive fire that ripped through the South of Market district of San Francisco, California. One first responder has been injured, and parts of the area have been closed off as teams tackle the blaze. Photos and videos shared on social media show dramatic scenes that capture the extent of the fire. It was called in at around 7am local time on Tuesday. […]
The federal government has entered the Chinese Consulate in Houston after taking a Chinese fugitive scientist into custody at the nation’s San Francisco Consulate. Earlier this week, the Houston police and fire department were called to the consulate over reports that they were burning documents in the courtyard. The Chinese did not allow them entry to the building, but were evicted on Friday. BREAKING: U.S. officials […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/07e4/07/17/1079967276_0:78:3000:1766_1200x675_80_0_0_25c626083840ce12e2f955a8e235cc74.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/us/202007231079967314-us-arrests-3-chinese-researchers-seeks-fugitive-at-san-francisco-consulate-justice-department-says/ WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US federal authorities have arrested three Chinese researchers for failing to disclose their links to China’s military, and a fourth individual is a fugitive harboured at the consulate in San Francisco, the Justice Department said in a press release on Thursday. “Four individuals have recently been charged with visa fraud in connection with a scheme […]
Federal agents claim that the scientist falsely stated in her visa application that she had no connections to China’s military despite being on active duty. The United States this year tightened up restrictions on student and research visas for Chinese nationals. US prosecutors believe that a Chinese researcher who is wanted on charges of visa fraud is hiding out in China’s San Francisco consulate. According to […]
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced a bevy of police reforms, barring officers from using tear gas and “military-grade weapons” while working to divert non-urgent calls to agencies besides law enforcement. The city’s Democratic mayor introduced the new measures in a statement on Thursday night, previewing a “roadmap” for police reforms on the heels of weeks of mass protests over the officer-involved killing of George […]
Tents line a gravel sidewalk off Fulton Street near City Hall on May 5, 2020. Last week, city staffers started drawing out socially distant spaces with chalk on the street for the tents to stay. Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption toggle caption Beth LaBerge/KQED Tents line a gravel sidewalk off Fulton Street near City Hall on May 5, 2020. Last week, city staffers started drawing out socially […]