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Sea Lions' Spectacular Return Brings Joy to San Francisco's pier 39

San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf district is experiencing an unprecedented surge in sea lions, with over one thousand spotted at Pier 39, the highest number in 15 years.

03/05/2024

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The Fab Four (almost) bow out of performing live

On this day in 1966, the Beatles performed in public for the very last time - despite still being at the top of their game.

29/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-view: History is made with the first ever Gay Games

On this day in 1982, the first ever Gay Games kicked off in San Francisco, with the goal to promote the acceptance and inclusion of LGBT+ athletes in the sporting world.

28/08/2023

Culture news

New exhibition in US depicts a post-apocalyptic world destroyed by AI

A new exhibition titled the "Misalignment Museum" features AI artworks meant to help visitors think about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.

13/03/2023

Eco-Innovation

Inside San Francisco's bold plan to cut air pollution

“San Francisco believes in climate action as a whole, people care” says mayor London Breed. So what is the city doing to fight it?

05/11/2022

USA

Toxic algae bloom kills thousands of fish in San Francisco Bay

Toxic algae bloom leaves thousands of fish dead in San Francisco Bay

02/09/2022

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The March of the Penguins at San Francisco Zoo

It is one of the most popular events at the San Francisco Zoo. The year's new batch of penguin chicks waddle their way past hundreds of excited guests, before ceremoniously taking their first swim at their new home on Penguin Island.

07/08/2022

Green News

Train in the US derails as a result of 60 C degree heat

Train crashes may become more and more common as climate change heats up the planet.

29/06/2022

Culture news

New Pride flag: How the rainbow flag got its stripes

The Pride flag flying in London this year is not the typical rainbow flag you probably know. What does it represent?

29/06/2022

Culture news

Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail Pacific

83-year-old Kenichi Horie crossed the Pacific single-handedly, without stopping, in a 70-day trip.

06/06/2022

Conscious Travel

Four luxury hotels helping to save the bees this World Bee Day

Make a bee line for these insect-friendly hotels this World Bee Day.

20/05/2022

Destinations

6 amazing city breaks to go on as the US opens its borders

North American borders open today on 8 November 2021, so here are the six best cities you can visit and everything you need to know.

08/11/2021

Eco-Innovation

Why are our cities sinking and what does this mean for the future?

Scientists are worried that cities are collapsing under their own weight.

16/02/2021

USA

Monolith mystery continues as third structure appears in California

The monolith discovery in California is the third such find this year after the structures were mysteriously erected in Utah and Romania, too.

04/12/2020

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Joe Biden supporters celebrate win in San Francisco, California

The result came after a four-day wait for votes to be counted in key states.

08/11/2020

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Orange skies in San Francisco's Bay Area as smoke blocks out the sun

Skies were so dark at times that it appeared more night than day.

10/09/2020

USA

Watch: San Francisco Columbus statue vandalised on namesake US holiday

The Italian navigator has become a polarising figure in the country and there have been calls for Columbus Day to be renamed "Indigenous Peoples Day".

15/10/2019

Eco-Innovation

Finnair brings low carbon biofuel to long haul flights

It is funded by an initiative allowing passengers to donate towards biofuel - which can cost five times more than regular jet fuel.

07/08/2019

USA

San Francisco moves closer to ban on e-cigarettes

San Francisco has outlawed the sale of e-cigarettes until the United States Food and Drug Administration completes a review of the health effects.

19/06/2019

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Grey whale found dead on San Francisco beach

The 41-foot-long adult female was spotted Monday at Ocean Beach and would have been hit by a ship.

08/05/2019