Drew Pittock

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Some news outlets issue corrections on Gaza aid center shootings

3 days ago | san.com | Cole Lauterbach |Drew Pittock |Karah Rucker |Matt Bishop

Widely circulated reports on Tuesday, June 3, from several news outlets claimed that Israeli forces killed dozens of Palestinians near an aid distribution site in Gaza. That incident followed a series of similar attacks at aid centers over the previous few days. Together, those reports generated international concern and calls from the United Nations to launch a formal investigation. Now, some news outlets are issuing corrections after omitting Israel’s initial denial of some of those incidents.
Temu loses more than half of daily US users, but lifeline remains

4 days ago | san.com | Alex Delia |Drew Pittock |Evan Hummel

Is there hope for Temu and Shein in the wake of a trade war between the United States and China? The trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies has impacted both companies, but particularly Temu, which saw its daily online users in the U.S. drop by 58%, according to Reuters. Shein has also seen sales decline, but not as much as Temu. That’s because Shein has reportedly been able to increase the amount each customer spends per item compared to last year.
Test re-takes, C’s for 40%: Big city district scraps ‘grading for equity’ after backlash

1 week ago | san.com | Drew Pittock |Lauren Keenan

San Francisco public schools are pausing a “grading for equity” initiative that was set to launch in high schools this fall, following backlash from the community and what the superintendent calls “misinformation” about the project’s goals. The policy was first reported Tuesday, May 27, by The Voice of San Francisco, a nonprofit media organization.
'What was that bang?' Footage shows moment Titan submersible imploded

1 week ago | san.com | Drew Pittock |Jake Larsen |Kennedy Felton

[KENNEDY FELTON]THE MYSTERY OF THE TITAN SUBMERSIBLE TRAGEDY JUST GOT A NEW CHAPTER. A CHILLING NEW VIDEO CAPTURES THE MOMENT THE SOUND OF THE IMPLOSION REACHED THE SURFACE—DROPPING JUST AS A FREE DOCUMENTARY IS GIVING VIEWERS AN EVEN DEEPER LOOK INTO THE DISASTER THAT SHOOK THE WORLD. IT’S BEEN NEARLY TWO YEARS SINCE THE TITAN SUBMERSIBLE IMPLODED ON ITS WAY TO THE TITANIC WRECK SITE.
Threats against federal judges double during Trump administration

1 week ago | san.com | Drew Pittock |Ray Bogan |Snorre Wik

[Ray Bogan]Threats against federal judges have more than doubled since President Trump took office. Here’s a look at the data – Data from the US Marshalls service shows that from October 2024 through February 2025 – 80 judges received threats. From March 1 through mid-April – 162 judges received threats. The data was obtained by the New York Times from federal judge Esther Salas whose son was murdered by an attorney who didn’t like her rulings.
'Lilo & Stitch' remake breaks records, sparks controversy over characters

1 week ago | san.com | Drew Pittock |Kennedy Felton |Zachary Hill

[KENNEDY FELTON]THE LIVE-ACTION REMAKE OF LILO & STITCH HELPED FUEL A RECORD-BREAKING MEMORIAL DAY BOX OFFICE, PULLING IN OVER 183 MILLION DOLLARS DOMESTICALLY AND 341 MILLION WORLDWIDE. BUT DESPITE THE BLOCKBUSTER NUMBERS, NOT EVERYONE IS SOLD ON THE FINAL PRODUCT. THE ORIGINAL LILO & STITCH RELEASED IN 2002 AND QUICKLY BECAME A BELOVED DISNEY CLASSIC KNOWN FOR ITS QUIRKY CHARACTERS AND HEARTFELT STORYLINE.
Research firm warns OpenAI model altered behavior to evade shutdown

1 week ago | san.com | Cole Lauterbach |Drew Pittock |Kalé Carey

A recent study has raised new questions about how artificial intelligence responds to human control. According to findings from Palisade Research, a version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, known as model o3, altered its behavior to avoid being shut down, even after it was instructed to do so. Researchers said the model appeared to change its scripted responses in real time, raising concerns about how future AI systems might resist user commands.
Trump's budget bill in jeopardy, conservative Senators want more cuts

1 week ago | san.com | Drew Pittock |Ray Bogan |Snorre Wik

[Ray Bogan]Fiscal conservatives in the Senate believe there are enough members who oppose the projected deficit increases in President Trump’s “big beautiful” tax and budget bill to stop its progress in Congress. Here’s a look at where things stand. As it’s currently written, the bill is expected to add $3.8 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. Some Republicans consider that to be unacceptable. Sen.
Hurricanes end monumental losing streak, avoid sweep by Panthers

1 week ago | san.com | Chris Francis |Drew Pittock |Joey Nunez

So far, it’s just a consolation prize, but the Carolina Hurricanes don’t ever have to talk about their 15-game conference finals losing streak again. On Monday night, May 26, they avoided a series sweep by the defending champion Florida Panthers, and snapped that 16-year streak in the process. Streaks usually start or end with goaltending, and that was the case Monday, as Frederik Andersen stopped all 20 shots he faced from the Panthers.
The NBA’s conference finals feature parity, but is it good for business?

2 weeks ago | san.com | Bast Bramhall |Chris Francis |Drew Pittock

The NBA conference finals tip off Tuesday night, May 20, when the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, it’s the Indiana Pacers against the New York Knicks. For the seventh straight season, the NBA will have a new champion. That’s the longest streak in league history without a repeat title winner, and it seems parity is here to stay –– at least for the foreseeable future.