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- 1Secret Cold War bioweapons test exposed millions in Bay Area●The secret Cold War bioweapons test that exposed millions in the Bay Area
A newly resurfaced account details Operation Sea-Spray, a 1950 US Navy experiment in which Serratia marcescens bacteria were sprayed over San Francisco to test how vulnerable the city was to a biological attack. The tests exposed some 800,000 residents without their knowledge and were later linked to infections and at least one death, renewing debate over government accountability and consent.
- 2Allegations of harassment and rape at Bay Area AI party houses▼Allegations of sexual harassment and rape at Bay Area AI party houses
A report details allegations of sexual harassment and rape connected to so-called AI party houses in the San Francisco Bay Area, where members of the artificial intelligence community gather for social events. The claims have prompted discussion about the culture of the fast-growing AI scene and how young workers in the industry socialize and are protected.
- 3Smoke from Angel Island controlled burn frustrates officials▼Smoke from Angel Island controlled burn leaves officials fuming
A controlled burn on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay produced smoke that drifted over the Bay Area, prompting complaints and frustration among local officials, according to the Mercury News. The intentional fire appears to have spread further smoke than anticipated, drawing criticism of how the burn was managed.
- 4Thieves steal 20 tons of sand mistaking it for microchips●The thieves wanted microchips. All they got was 20 tons of sand
Thieves in the San Francisco Bay Area made off with roughly 20 tons of material they believed were valuable microchips, only to discover the cargo was actually sand. The heist highlights ongoing thefts targeting semiconductors, among the most sought-after commodities in global supply chains. Reports say the haul is essentially worthless, leaving the culprits empty-handed despite the scale of the operation.