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Filipino tennis star Alex Eala riding a wave of popularity into Toronto tournament Original
Tennis·New Rising Filipino tennis star Alex Eala will play at the National Bank Open in Toronto on Wednesday in front of a sold out crowd of 10,000, fresh off a historic win at the Mubadala Open in Washington, D.C., making her the first tennis player from the Philippines to bag a WTA title.
Follow this family in Gaza as they chase the dream of food Original
World·New For the Abu Amsha family in Gaza City, it's a good day if they eat once. But that’s not guaranteed while the war rages, when securing a single meal is often a dangerous ordeal that takes all day. Though a famine alert has been issued for the enclave, aid workers warn that it’s difficult to stop a hunger crisis once it's underway.
These Smart Sunglasses Prove Meta’s Tech Is Chic
Meta's latest collaboration with Coperni has just turned heads at Paris Fashion Week with a new set of smart sunglasses that mix tech and style. The Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni limited-edition glasses are a bold fusion of fashion-forward design and cutting-edge tech. They're priced at $549 and offer much more than meets the eye. And, if you’re lucky enough to grab a pair, you’ll be rocking a piece of wearable tech that’s anything but ordinary.
'I don't blame you': U.S. tourism hot spots mourn Canadian travel cancellations
For as long as Matt Levy has been running Spread Love Tours in New York City, he could always rely on Canadians to bring him business. "I can tell you, 30 to 50 per cent of the tours that my company gives are for Canadian high school groups," Levy recently said, moments before giving a tour to a group from Georgia. Spread Love Tours NYC, which has been in business for more than two decades, takes visitors to all of the major landmarks.
In Gaza, thousands of aid workers risk their lives on mission to ensure the well-being of others
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In Gaza, thousands of aid workers risk their lives on mission to ensure the well-being of others Original
World The death of aid workers is especially painful for Gaza where, even before the current conflict, 80 per cent of the population relied on humanitarian assistance. UN says death toll of its aid workers is higher than for any previous conflict It's an email update that Juliette Touma dreads to open as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens. "I call it the death list," said Touma, communications director for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, also known as UNRWA.
UN ceasefire resolution vote shows shift in global opinion on Israel-Hamas war Original
With the Israel-Hamas war now in its third month, the UN General Assembly vote this week demanding a ceasefire in Gaza shows how global opinion is shifting as the civilian death toll continues to rise. In late October, Canada abstained when another resolution calling for a humanitarian truce in Gaza passed with 120 votes in favour. This time, Canada joined the 153 countries voting in favour of demanding a ceasefire Tuesday, with just 10 against, including the U.S. and Israel, and 23 abstaining.
UN ceasefire resolution vote shows shift in global opinion on Israel-Hamas war
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ANALYSIS | Canada's voting record at United Nations faces scrutiny as Israel-Hamas war intensifies | CBC News
Canada's voting record at United Nations faces scrutiny as Israel-Hamas war intensifies | CBC News Loaded World·Analysis Amid Israel's war with Hamas and the heated debates that have arisen at the United Nations as a result, Canada's public positions on the Middle East are being examined and scrutinized more than ever before. Recent positions could harm attempts to be seen as balanced player: expert Canada has long supported a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
ANALYSIS | Canada's voting record at United Nations faces scrutiny as Israel-Hamas war intensifies | CBC News
Canada's voting record at United Nations faces scrutiny as Israel-Hamas war intensifies | CBC News Loaded World·Analysis Amid Israel's war with Hamas and the heated debates that have arisen at the United Nations as a result, Canada's public positions on the Middle East are being examined and scrutinized more than ever before. Recent positions could harm attempts to be seen as balanced player: expert Canada has long supported a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Filipinos break ground, bring controversy to Broadway with reboot of Here Lies Love Original
In a church basement on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the cast of Broadway's Here Lies Love is gathering for the show's first press conference. But the atmosphere feels more like a big family party than an official engagement. That may have a lot to do with the historic nature of the musical's all-Filipino company, a Broadway first. The disco-themed musical was conceived by Grammy-winning musicians David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, and written and developed by Alex Timbers.
Canadian architects help lift 'curse' of bad sound at New York's famed Lincoln Center
There's a Canadian signature on a beam of one of New York City's most iconic buildings: the newly revamped David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, home to the New York Philharmonic. Gary McCluskie, a principal architect with Toronto-based Diamond Schmitt Architects, can show you exactly where the signature is. He put it there himself in the final stages of a $550-million US renovation that his team helped complete before the hall reopened last October.
On Broadway, diversity takes a step into the spotlight Original
In A Strange Loop, which won Best Musical at the Tony Awards in June, the lead character belts out what might as well be a declaration of the transformation happening on Broadway. "Blackness, queerness, Fighting back to fill this cis-het, all-white space, with a portrait of a portrait of a portrait of a Black queer face and a choir full of Black queer voices," sings the character Usher, a queer, Black man in a show centered on his doubts about writing a musical about himself.
As the Philippines votes for a new president, a political dynasty is back in play Original
For months, the Philippines has been pulsating with the energy of a major election campaign. It's been a lively scene of one massive rally after another during the race, drawing crowds to events that play out more like concerts or street parties in the archipelago nation.
Empire State is one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the world. Can others follow suit? Original
While industry and transportation have long been labelled as major carbon culprits, some environmental advocates are trying to raise awareness about another troubling source, especially in dense, urban areas — buildings. Inside the Empire State Building’s green retrofit New York City’s iconic Empire State Building is undergoing an ambitious retrofit to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Weeks of UN sessions on Ukraine have yielded little. Does the global body still have a role to play? | CBC News
Weeks of emergency sessions at the United Nations have failed to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, testing the limits of UN diplomacy and putting the credibility of the global body charged with maintaining international peace and security on the line. The United Nations Security Council, where Russia has a veto, votes on a resolution during a meeting on Feb. 25 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Year of reckoning for Big Tech: How U.S. lawmakers plan to rein in companies like Facebook and Google in 2022
New bills before the U.S. Congress include measures aimed at addressing a broad range of concerns about Big Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Apple, ranging from anti-competitive behaviour to the mental health impact of using social media and the spread of disinformation on online platforms. Legislation is planned in the United States for Big Tech companies, including Twitter, Google and Facebook.
Left behind by the hurricanes
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This story is part of a CBC News initiative entitled Our Changing Planet to show and explain the effects of climate change and what is being done about it. To understand how climate change will affect the most vulnerable in the population, visit Lake Charles, La., a city of 80,000 that hugs the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Broadway determined to stage a big comeback despite reopening stumbles
The stakes are high as plays and musicals return to the Broadway stage after the pandemic shutdown, but already there have been setbacks. Theatre buff Robert Gardner flew to New York City from California to watch five Broadway shows to celebrate reopening. (Kris Reyes/CBC) To step foot in Times Square in New York City today is to know that Broadway is back. The signs are everywhere. There's one at the top of the shiny red steps in the area's busy pedestrian plaza.
Many New Yorkers heeded calls to return to normal after 9/11. Some fear that decision made them sick | CBC News
Dana Nelson was a student attending high school near the World Trade Center in 2001 when two planes brought down the two twin towers and . Civilians take cover as a dust cloud from the collapse of the World Trade Center envelops lower Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001. The dust and debris from the collapse posed health risks not just for those in the immediate vicinity. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) Dana Nelson, 33, still can't visit the 9/11 museum in New York City.
Travel experts hopeful for 'vaxications' to give tourism industry boost
It's a trend that Madhu Unnikrishnan, editor at two travel publications -- Airline Weekly and Skift, has been noticing, too, SAN FRANCISCO -- It's a term some travel experts are calling "vaxication," the vacations people are planning after they get vaccinated. "Vaxication, I mean, people are really, as soon as they get their shots and they're safe to go, they're buying tickets," said Unnikrishnan.
Travel experts hopeful for 'vaxications' to give tourism industry boost
It's a trend that Madhu Unnikrishnan, editor at two travel publications -- Airline Weekly and Skift, has been noticing, too, SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It's a term some travel experts are calling "vaxication," the vacations people are planning after they get vaccinated. "Vaxication, I mean, people are really, as soon as they get their shots and they're safe to go, they're buying tickets," said Unnikrishnan.
Bay Area breweries, distilleries 'excited' to back to business as usual after state announces new rules allowing limited indoor services
On Thursday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated public health guidance. Here are the rules: SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- A win for breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Starting March 13, California will be easing restrictions allowing for outdoor services without food and limited indoor services.
Disturbing video shows Uber passengers harass, attack San Francisco driver over request to wear mask: 'It was unbearable'
SAN FRANCISCO -- An Uber driver shared some disturbing video with ABC7 News, of passengers he says attacked him after one refused to put on a mask. The incident happened Monday afternoon in San Francisco An Instagram account that appears to belong to one of the women in the car posted several public videos of the incident.
New CDC guidelines: San Jose grandparents excited to hug, see grandson who's a doctor in San Diego
Live look at NorCal: San Francisco, Oakland, SJ & more Track the rain across the Bay Area on Live Doppler 7 Data shows every Bay Area county's COVID-19 status How to register for a COVID-19 vaccine in every Bay Area county CA COVID-19 vaccine tracker: See your status here Map: Your CA county reopening tier status WATCH VIDEOS Welcome, Your Account Log Out SAN JOSE, Calif.
Bay Area dry cleaners devastated by economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic: Here's how to help
Live look at NorCal: San Francisco, Oakland, SJ & more Data shows every Bay Area county's COVID-19 status How to register for a COVID-19 vaccine in every Bay Area county CA COVID-19 vaccine tracker: See your status here 7 CA counties join red tier Tuesday WATCH VIDEOS Welcome, Your Account Log Out RELATED: Mixed reaction across Bay Area after California unveils COVID-19 stimulus plan In the Bay Area, every neighborhood has a cleaning service that shut down without ceremony, leaving nothing...
Santa Clara County's new Hate Crimes Task Force holds inaugural meeting, unveils ambitious plan
"What we really need to do is make systemic change. And that first step is trying to get our arms around what is really happening. This is not a task force, where we just talk about traumatic experiences," said San Jose councilmember Maya Esparza, co-chair of Santa Clara County's new task force.
#StandForAsians rally draws hundreds in San Mateo with 7th grader leading the charge
SAN MATEO, Calif. (KGO) -- "I was like, whoa, this is not ok, why is this happening in our community?' And I told my mom, I have to do something about this," said Ashlyn So, reacting the recent spate of violence against Asian. "She said, mommy, this is not right, I want to do a march, I've never done this before, but hey let's figure this out we can do this," said Angelu Wu, her mom.
Bay Area experts share their best advice on talking to children and teens about mental health, suicide
While researchers have yet to link these to the pandemic, it is clear that parents and caregivers are grappling with ways to help their kids through these difficult times. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Even though we're closing in on a return to school the isolation is hitting children especially hard. We've learned that in the past two weeks, two different middle school students in Marin County died by suicide. ABC7 News reached out to doctors helping families daily with mental health issues.
What is Phase 1B? Your questions about coronavirus vaccine eligibility answered
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- As Bay Area counties expand coronavirus vaccine distribution, ABC7 is answering frequently asked questions about who is eligible and when under Phase 1B. Q: What is Phase 1B? Following CDC Guidelines, the State of California laid out a priority framework on who can get the vaccine. The first shots went to the most vulnerable in the population, under Phase 1A -- health care workers and people who live or work in long term care facilities. The next group is in Phase 1B.
San Mateo County grant program to help restaurants, breweries and wineries
Chris Garrett, the owner of Devil's Canyon brewery in San Carlos, said he couldn't be happier about the program. He said he approached county supervisors last year to let them know that businesses like his were falling through the cracks. He applied for the new grant, as soon as applications opened Monday at noon. SAN CARLOS, Calif. (KGO) -- A first-of-its kind grant program in San Mateo County focuses on restaurants, breweries and wineries.
Morgan Hill becomes second most infected city in Santa Clara County with rising COVID-19 case rate
"I wish I could say this is what's causing the spike, then we could address it. It is disheartening to know that our citizens are suffering," said Rich Constantine, Morgan Hill's Mayor. As of Wednesday morning, Santa Clara County's dashboard reported that Morgan Hill had nearly 7,500 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents within the past seven days. MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KGO) -- Morgan Hill leaders are figuring out ways to address its rising case rate.
California court sides with Twitter on right to ban users for speech considered hateful
The decision is more fuel to the fiery debate about the role tech companies play in regulating conversations on their sites. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A California appeals court has sided with Twitter, ruling that the social media platform has the right to ban users for speech they consider hateful. You can read the ruling here.
Salesforce declares '9-to-5 workday is dead,' all employees can permanently work from home
Many of their 9,000 employees can also now work from home, permanently. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- In a bold statement, the city's largest private employer, Salesforce has declared the "9 to 5 workday dead." "Whenever Salesforce makes any sort of move, certainly the rest of the community is listening, including the tech community," said Jennifer Stojkovic, Sf.citi Executive Director. RELATED: Managing a remote workforce?
Keeping Bay Area vaccination sites open poses logistical nightmare amid shot shortage
Is the California Dream still alive? A look at the state's future How to register for a COVID-19 vaccine in every Bay Area county CA COVID-19 vaccine tracker: See your status here Only 1 NorCal county moves to less restrictive tier LIVE: Watch the snow in Tahoe WATCH VIDEOS Welcome, Your Account Log Out ABC7 confirmed that while no sites in the Bay Area are in danger of shutting down, the logistics of keeping the sites resourced and staffed pose a major challenge.
Beloved monument in San Jose's Japantown vandalized, caught on security camera
"The person takes something out of the backpack and sprays one side, sprays the other side," Pam Yoshida, describing the footage captured by her store's security camera. "They know it's wrong because they hide when cars drive by." RELATED: Vandal hacks down historic cherry blossom trees in San Francisco's Japantown SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Japantown's community leaders in San Jose are heartbroken after a beloved monument in their neighborhood was vandalized.
Santa Cruz County Camp Krem for disabilities struggling to rebuild after CZU August Lightning Complex Fires, gets hit by destructive thieves
"You know, the fire was a natural disaster. We couldn't blame anybody," Alex Krem, chairman at Camp Krem, said. "The robbery was very different. They just saw money in their pocket and a chance to kick us around. And that's hard to swallow." BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- A camp for people with disabilities in Boulder Creek is having to deal with another heartbreak just months after their beloved properties burned to the ground in the CZU August Lightning Complex Fires.
Eager diners hit San Jose outdoor restaurants as California lifts lockdown
"Once I heard Santa Clara County officially announced outdoor dining was legit I came out immediately," said Jake McClusky, a bartender who hopes many others will come out this weekend to support their local restaurants. RELATED: California lifts regional stay at home order The owner of Pizza Flora was grateful for the support and quick to bust out his outdoor tables. SAN JOSE, Calif.
COVID-19 vaccine: Bay Area counties roll out different plans, not all able to give shots to individuals over 65 yet
San Mateo County public health officials say they're not ready to move beyond the first phase. SAN FRANCSICO (KGO) -- San Mateo, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties gave updates on Wednesday about their vaccination plans. "We feel we are not yet done with phase 1A, so we don't want to move on until we've really addressed that to the best of our ability as a community," said Dr. Anand Chabra, the section chief for mass vaccination in San Mateo County.
New CDC travel order could be good for industry, travel analyst says
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The CDC's new order requiring international passengers entering the U.S. to have a negative COVID-19 test follows rules already in place in other countries. "This is actually good for international travel, because it may, when the time is right, encourage more people to consider visiting the US," says Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst for Atmosphere Research Group. In a statement, the CDC's director, Robert R.
'Our ICU is full': Bay Area hospitals still under pressure, worried about post-holiday COVID-19 surge
Inside Regional Medical in San Jose, one of the hardest hit hospitals by COVID-19, a troubling trend that shows no signs of getting better. RELATED: Disneyland to host Orange County's first massive vaccination site "Our ICU is full, we are in overflow settings. The majority are COVID and the majority in ICU settings are on ventilators. We found hallway spaces that we didn't know existed," said Dr. Paul Silka, Director of Emergency Medicine at Regional Medical Center. SAN JOSE, Calif.
California superintendents issue letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, listing concerns over schools reopening
"There needs to be from the state actual state standards concerning what is safe, and when it is safe to return. And that hasn't happened at this point," said Superintendent Vincent Matthews with San Francisco Unified School District. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Seven California superintendents have issued a letter to Governor Newsom listing concerns over schools reopening. That concern prompted a letter from seven major urban school districts in California, including S.F. United and Oakland United.
'We would all be dead': Bay Area BLM organizers point to race double standard in Capitol siege
Video footage showed the early moments when rioters broke down gates surrounding the Capitol. Punches were thrown between police officers. There's a brief scuffle but that's where the police confrontation with protestors ended in the moments before the Capitol was breached. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- One of the loudest conversations coming out of Wednesday's Capitol siege -- the lack of force used against rioters, even as they scaled walls, broke windows and destroyed offices.
Bay Area Republicans call siege of US Capitol 'disgusting,' President's reaction appropriate
"Good people across the political spectrum need to stand up and say 'enough,' it's got to stop now because if not we're really going to face much more serious challenges going forward," said John Dennis, chairman of the San Francisco Republican party. RELATED: Bay Area residents 'appalled' over chaos in DC as rioters storm US Capitol Harmeet Dhillon, a prominent San Francisco lawyer and Trump supporter tweeted, "This scene at the US Capitol is shocking and disgraceful.
Bay Area businesses share challenges & lessons learned for opening amid COVID-19 pandemic
RELATED: SF's historic Cliff House restaurant to close permanently SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- There has been a never-ending cycle of the heartbreaking stories of businesses closing down. The year of the pandemic has closed the doors of so many family favorite restaurants or neighborhood shops, it's hard to keep a tally. But, while the struggles of keeping a business open have been challenging, some entrepreneurs continue to persevere. One of those businesses is Holy Cannoli in San Jose.
'Just keep moving forward': How to stay inspired in 2021, keep your fitness goals
ABC7 Kris Reyes even joined in, as she gathered some advice and inspiration. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- On the first day of 2021, the Boom Box Studio on Market Street in San Francisco was ready to greet 2021 with their first outdoor workout. Owner Alexandra Mogannam knows how hard it is to keep fitness resolutions, especially after a year like 2020.
Boarded up hotels, empty restaurants: A look at the final day of 2020 in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Scenes from the most bizarre New Year's Eve on record -- shuttered beach parking lots where crowds would ordinarily gather, a quiet Union Square, hotels boarded up and empty restaurants and bars. Everywhere you looked on the last day of the year seemed to be a reminder that 2020 was a year like no other. So, it was telling that the only crowd ABC7's Kris Reyes found wasn't for a celebration but for the ceremonial shutting down of an iconic San Francisco landmark.
Nurse thought she was going to die after rock thrown at car on California highway
On that night, on her way to work, her life was turned upside down. She was driving on Highway 242 in Concord when a rock went through her windshield. CONCORD, Calif. -- Pam Burnett's life before Dec. 23, 2020, was just the kind of ordinary wonderful that she wanted -- a busy family with two young children and meaningful work as a labor and delivery nurse.
Bay Area New Year's Eve menus selling fast, a silver lining to a difficult year
Special take-out menus are selling fast and providing the hard-hit service industry with a lifeline and a silver lining to end the year. RELATED: Graton Casino cancels 4,000-person New Year's Eve party At Mr. Jiu's in Chinatown, owner Brandon Jew says he's thankful to be preparing special New Year's Eve take out meals in the form of a tasting menu.
Amid deadly COVID-19 surge, San Jose church continues defying public health orders with plans for Christmas Eve service
"What I'll say about Calvary Church -- it's beyond disappointing, the situation there is shameful," said James Williams, counsel for Santa Clara County, "They are facing over a million dollars in fines, they've been held in contempt of court, we've gone back in for additional contempt proceedings not just against the church but against the specific individuals who are aiding and abetting these violations." SAN JOSE, Calif.
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