Smart News from a Smartass by Bill Davis

My Daily Grind News Nov 9, 2021

On International Tongue Twister Day, test out these tried, true and tricky ones

We challenge you to say what the Guinness World Records once called the most difficult English-language tongue…

Read article →
My Daily Grind News Nov 9, 2021

Elon Musk’s latest Twitter gambit opens way to paying billions to IRS

By Anders Melin and Scott Carpenter | Bloomberg Elon Musk almost certainly had his reasons to crowdsource a decision…

Read article →
My Daily Grind News Nov 9, 2021

Pakistan, local Taliban group agree to 1-month ceasefire

By Asif Shahzad | Reuters ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and local Taliban militants have agreed a one-month ceasefire which may…

Read article →
My Daily Grind News Nov 9, 2021

Review: Dazzling ‘My Fair Lady’ revival in SF has the edge it needs

Once upon a time, “My Fair Lady” got a fresh feminist revival and the results were utterly loverly. The ever…

Read article →
My Daily Grind News Nov 8, 2021

Will Elon Musk abide by Twitter poll and sell 10% of his Tesla shares? – The Guardian

Will Elon Musk abide by Twitter poll and sell 10% of his Tesla shares? The GuardianElon Musk faces a $15 billion tax…

Read article →
My Daily Grind News Nov 8, 2021

Eat, Drink & Play: 11 great Bay Area gift ideas for foodies, hikers and more

Looking for holiday gift inspiration? These 11 gift ideas — all Bay Area made or inspired — offer all sorts of ways to…

Read article →
My Daily Grind News Nov 8, 2021

Suspected hackers arrested in global ransomware crackdown

Two suspected hackers have been arrested in a global cybercrime crackdown. Read More

Read article →
My Daily Grind News Nov 8, 2021

Police arrest East Bay man in connection to ‘robbery gone wrong’ homicide

The Fairfield Police Department arrested a 24-year-old man Friday in connection to a homicide that occurred Thursday…

Read article →