UNBELIEVABLE: 25 - The Untold Story

When The Power Went Out In San Francisco, So Did Waymo’s Robotaxis

The driverless taxis caused gridlock after the lights went out in the Bay Area.

InsideEVs · Dec 22, 2025

Mass power outages black out large parts of San Francisco and disrupt traffic

Traffic signals failed in large portions of the California city while Waymo robotaxis stopped in streets and intersections

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2025

Waymo suspends service in San Francisco after driverless cars cause traffic jams during blackout

It was not immediately clear when Waymo’s service would be restored in San Francisco

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025

10 Surprising Facts About California’s Buddhist City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

Just two hours north of San Francisco, hidden in the vineyards of Ukiah, lies a place that feels like a different continent. The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas is one of the largest Buddhist communities in the Western Hemisphere. Yet, many Californians drive right past it without knowing it exists.

Budget and the Bees · Dec 17, 2025

The chaotic life of an immigration lawyer in Trump’s America: ‘Some days you break down in tears’

The Guardian followed immigration attorney Milli Atkinson as she pivoted from case to case – and tried to keep herself sane. This is what her typical day looks like

The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025

Shireen Afkari Restaurant Scandal In San Francisco Ended With A Major Takedown From 'Giant' Staff: Here's The Context

A chaotic night at a San Francisco restaurant went viral, leading to arrests, backlash, staff support, and an employee dismissal.

International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025

15 injured after a San Francisco cable car stops suddenly

More than a dozen people have been hurt after a San Francisco cable car suddenly stopped

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

NFL player has house broken into during Sunday Night Football away game

The burglary overshadowed Jeffery Simmons' notable Sunday performance

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

What rhymes with la la la, la la la la la? Kevin Killian, the poet obsessed with Kylie Minogue

He wrote poems named after Kylie songs and named his collection of erotic fiction after her indie album. He even loved the B-sides. So what did the avant garde writer find so inspiring about the mini Melbourne marvel?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025

Dystopian ‘coffins’ or savior of the housing crisis? Welcome to the $700 sleeping pod

Critics have called them ‘creepy’ and ‘dystopian’. But residents tell Io Dodds that they’re nothing of the sort — and essential to solving Silicon Valley’s brutal housing crisis

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025