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JUST ADDED: 12/1, World AIDS Day, join us for an expert panel exploring "Are We Winning the Fight?" Learn about cutting-edge research & drug development. Hear from @drmoupali @MonicaGandhi9 @Dr_NassMohamed & Demetre C. Daskalakis Free. Details & tickets: https://t.co/hYlYT0b7ZX

A growing wave of Bay Area restaurants will provide free meals to people on federal food assistance when SNAP benefits run out Nov. 1. Read more >>

Why CNN Is Going All-In on Streaming — Again I talked to CNN's Alex MacCallum for @TheWrap about today’s launch off All Access and where it departs from CNN+ https://t.co/SrAGzQ7Tkd

“Kelce in recent years has developed a wide-ranging investment portfolio, mostly in businesses he’s passionate about—beer, games and clothing—and he’s often done it alongside institutional investors.” https://t.co/SmTzAhitfS

2 years ago veteran endurance athlete, Kurt Madden, was given a few pouches of VESPA. Initially he blew it off, but due to the persistence of his friend Mike McKovitch, he decided to give it a whirl on a training brick (bike/run) and his world changed . . . . . . fast forward to

I’ve been enlisting the help of IWMF wih my organizations for several years. This is essential work that safeguards the well-being of our journalists. This fellowship is a great opportunity to play a direct role in this work. Share and apply!

The @MedillSchool 2025 State of Local News Report is now live, filled with articles, graphics, maps and photos documenting the loss of local newspapers, increase in digital sites and emergence of "Bright Spots." Read here: https://t.co/NrsULW4ZSz

A few dozen protesters are here in Oakland, and more seem to be showing up. US Coast Guard security is trying to usher vehicles past lines of protesters who are walking in the crosswalk, blocking some of the traffic. There’s also several dozen members of the media here.

Indianapolis will be the first local media market to get its own Public Editor, who will monitor all the newsrooms in town.  https://t.co/GZNIwYmZyz

How do young people really feel about AI? @GirlsWhoCode is asking the question in their new campaign, Speak On It. Check it out:

Our @UCBerkeleyIRP alums @KateyRusch ('20) & Casey Smith ('20) named in #TIME100NEXT for their investigative reporting on policing. IRP's @DavidBarstow recalled "their bottomless curiosity, their relentless persistence, and their incredible work ethic.” https://t.co/KTKFKG13k8

ICE has made Richmond International Airport a deportation flight hub. Our @Report4America community vitality reporter Dina Weinstein observed two such flights and spent a week on this story. Give it a read.

I’m Till Eckert, a ProPublica reporter. For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been going to the same NY immigration courthouse. Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away. Thread👇

Seriously? That was another quake!?!

Plan out your ax chibi weekend and explore everything waiting for you this year panels, performances, guests, exhibits, and more all in one place.

Join our team! CPJ is currently #hiring a mission-aligned Senior Director of People and Culture with both strategic vision and strong execution skills to lead our human resources function. This role is a hybrid position based in New York City. Apply today:

Driver of Toyota Prius takes off after hitting woman walking her dog near Hermosa & Florence in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge. Dog ran home. “Thankfully, she has no cervical spine injury,” her husband, a pediatric neurologist tells @KTVU. @oaklandpoliceca seeking ID of driver

Good morning Bay Area CA! Did you feel the M4.6 quake about 1 mile southeast of Berkeley at 2:56 am? The #ShakeAlert system was activated. See: https://t.co/qyeN0fNvQa @CAGeoSurvey @Cal_OES @USGS_Quakes @BerkeleySeismo @CaltechSeismo

For the past year, journalists at CBS News have been up against extraordinary pressure. The network reached a tipping point. Read the report by @adampiore. https://t.co/xLvuL0xiJM

Looking forward to the @ucbsoj event tonight celebrating the work of photographer Jim Marshall chronicling the early years of The Grateful Dead. https://t.co/qLiFZu0vKJ

The D.C. flag — three red stars atop two red bars on a white background — has been flying off the shelves of area stores ever since Trump ordered a federal takeover of law enforcement in the District on Aug. 11. My story linked in replies

We’re proud to be featured in SiGMA Magazine Issue 35. Explore how AcuityTec is redefining fraud defence for iGaming operators with real-time KYT intelligence, adaptive risk screening, and pKYC automation to ensure safer, smarter, and compliant player experiences.

Monica’s dedication as a journalist and her deep appreciation for California will help this model program deepen its impact to benefit millions of residents.