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Parents who are really good at handling tantrums do 5 things—their kids become more emotionally intelligent, says psychologist

"These kids become more emotionally intelligent, which helps them weather setbacks, embrace independence and try new things," says Juli Fraga.

AI Slop

A new paper analyzing the meaning and impact of AI slop on creativity, research, work, and society as a whole | Edition #320

Iran warns of ‘more painful’ response to U.S. attacks as economic pressure mounts

Iran warned of faster, heavier retaliation against U.S. attacks while acknowledging the war’s mounting toll on its economy.

AI data centers are transforming rural land markets

The data center buildout is driving up the price of rural land as some farmers and property owners buy in and others push back against development.

‘Model fatigue’ sets in as AI labs race to roll out new versions at frenetic pace

Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google all released model updates this week, while Nvidia said it's acquiring open-source AI platform Hugging Face.

A Split Verdict on Fable vs. Astra

Plus: Teaching AI to write like you, what Anthropic’s certification is good for, and 44 agents that are just folders

Gavin Newsom says you should open a Trump account for your kid. Here’s why

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged families to consider Trump accounts, a new tax-advantaged investment account for children, despite the program’s political branding.

Opinion

In this summer’s surprise horror movie blockbuster “Obsession,” the protagonist makes a wish that sounds innocent but turns catastrophic: “I wish Nikki Freeman loved me more than anyone in the f---ing world.” The young man gets his wish, sort of. The way Nikki expresses her love is not what he envisioned (as the movie’s title suggests). “No more weird stuff,” he pleads with her at one point.

Get this key protection for your home before El Niño hits California

Flood insurance helps homeowners recover from severe weather events, but it must be purchased well in advance. Here, a flooded home is seen in Cathedral City (Riverside County) in 2023.

The 100 Most Wikipedia'd People from the Bay Area

Who are the most notable people from the Bay Area? Wikipedia data offers one way to measure that.

Map shows which Bay Area households have AC. Some need it, but don’t have it

Nestled in the Diablo and Ygnacio valleys between ranges of hills, Concord can swelter.

After impressing his oncologist, Greg Papa’s ‘impossible dream’ comeback begins Thursday

Niners radio announcer Greg Papa on the sidelines before the 2025 regular-season finale against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on Jan. 3. It was Papa’s first game back after undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia B-cell, which was diagnosed before the season.