# The Mercury News * **Definition:** The Mercury News is a daily newspaper based in San Jose, California, serving the San Francisco Bay Area, known for its coverage of local news, politics, business, and sports. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Local & Regional / The Mercury News ## News * Selected news from the source **The Mercury News**, for healthcare technology leaders * 173 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**Biotech IPO slump seen dragging into 2026 as returns disappoint**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/28/biotech-ipo-slump-seen-dragging-into-2026-as-returns-disappoint/) | [[Biotech]] | | 4/29/2025 | [**Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/29/common-household-plastics-linked-to-thousands-of-global-deaths-from-heart-disease-study-finds/) | [[Heart Disease]]; [[Cardiovascular Disease]]; [[Health]] | | 4/19/2025 | [**New documentary looks at Highland Hospital trauma center from a unique perspective**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/19/new-documentary-highland-hospital-trauma-center/) | [[Patient Care]]; [[Health]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/03/nih-funding-lawsuit/) | [[Health]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/03/nih-funding-lawsuit/?preview_id=11618742) | [[Health]] | | 3/28/2025 | [**The fate of addiction treatment hangs in the balance with Kennedy's HHS overhaul**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/28/hhs-restructuring-addiction/) | [[Addiction Treatment]]; [[Substance Abuse]]; [[Health]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**23andMe bankruptcy announcement sparks data security concerns - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/24/23andme-bankruptcy-data-security-concerns/) | [[Data Security Concerns]]; [[Data Security]]; [[Security Concerns]] | | 3/18/2025 | [**Google to expand AI answers to medical queries in search results - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/18/google-to-expand-ai-answers-to-medical-queries-in-search-results/) | [[Health]]; [[Influence]]; [[Vision]] | | 3/7/2025 | [**California biotech company gets FDA approval for EpiPen alternative for kids**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/07/san-diego-biotech-gets-fda-approval-for-epi-pen-alternative-for-kids/) | [[Pharma]] | | 3/6/2025 | [**Alameda County cities warned of privacy concerns with immigrant ID program**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/06/alameda-county-cities-warned-of-privacy-concerns-with-immigrant-id-program/) | | | 3/1/2025 | [**Stanford University freezes hiring amid potential federal funding cuts - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/28/stanford-hiring-freeze-federal-funding/) | [[Leadership]]; [[Financial Constraints]]; [[Medical Research]] | | 2/28/2025 | [**UC health and research workers in two unions stage statewide strike - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/27/uc-health-workers-unions-strike/) | [[Clinical Research]]; [[Appointment Scheduling]]; [[Communications]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**NTSB cites air traffic controller distraction in 2023 California near miss as feds target staffing shortages**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/28/ntsb-cites-air-traffic-controller-distraction-in-2023-california-near-miss-as-feds-target-staffing-shortages/) | [[Staffing Shortages]]; [[Staffing]]; [[Hiring]] | | 2/23/2025 | [**San Jose resident finds satisfaction in peer-to-peer caregiving - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/23/san-jose-resident-finds-satisfaction-in-peer-to-peer-caregiving/) | [[In-Home Care]]; [[Home Care]]; [[Training]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**The cannabis industry has been on fire in 2024 - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/18/the-cannabis-industry-has-been-on-fire-in-2024/) | [[Innovation]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**Stanford's Helen Blau awarded the National Medal of Science - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/17/bay-area-scientists-awarded-white-house-medals-for-science-and-technology/) | [[Molecular Biomarkers]]; [[CRISPR]]; [[Innovation]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Google signs deal with AP to deliver 'timely, accurate' news through its Gemini AI chatbot**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/16/google-signs-deal-with-ap-to-deliver-up-to-date-news-through-its-gemini-ai-chatbot/amp/) | [[Partnerships]]; [[OpenAI]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**New California law prohibits using AI as basis to deny insurance claims - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/05/new-california-law-ban-artificial-intelligence-deny-insurance-claims/) | [[Audit]]; [[Health]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]] | | 12/26/2024 | [**Larry Magid: Looking back at 2024 in tech - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/12/26/larry-magid-looking-back-at-2024-in-tech/) | [[Technology Management]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Technology Operations]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Smart Cannabis Tech: Transforming Consumption and Control - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/12/19/smart-cannabis-tech-transforming-consumption-and-control/) | [[Technology Management]]; [[AI Implementation]]; [[Generative AI Integration]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Healthcare titan plans huge South Bay medical hubs in $800 million project - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/12/17/santa-clara-south-bay-sutter-health-medical-property-build-economy/) | [[Healthcare]]; [[AI in Healthcare]]; [[Health]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**How Cannabis Works in the Body - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/12/13/how-cannabis-works-in-the-body/) | [[Metabolic Health]]; [[Cancer Treatment]]; [[Influence]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Gov. Newsom uses federal health care dollars to help house the homeless. Donald Trump ...**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/12/12/federal-health-care-dollars-are-helping-to-house-homeless-californians-trump-could-stop-that/) | [[Health]]; [[Client Support]]; [[Customer Support]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Letters: Aggressive policing - Dangerous policy - Threat to democracy - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/11/25/letters-1944/) | [[Health]]; [[Community Health]]; [[Health Equity]] | | 11/6/2024 | [**Opinion: California needs more than medical schools to solve doctor shortage - The Mercury News**](https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/11/06/opinion-california-needs-more-than-medical-schools-to-solve-doctor-shortage/) | [[AI in Medicine]]; [[Physician Shortage]]; [[Healthcare Access]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Global Tech Outage**: A faulty update from CrowdStrike caused significant disruptions at Bay Area airports, healthcare facilities, and court systems, leading to flight cancellations and operational challenges. - **Generative AI Investment Bubble**: Experts warn of a potential bubble in generative AI investments, with over $24 billion invested and skepticism about revenue generation and sustainability. - **Healthcare Workforce Shortage**: California faces a shortage of primary care physicians, prompting legislation to establish a new medical school and address residency position bottlenecks. - **Disciplinary Action Against Physician**: Dr. Tam Ky Nguyen faces disciplinary action for alleged misconduct related to a stroke patient's death linked to the Moderna vaccine. - **Cannabis Consumption Technology**: The cannabis industry is evolving with smart devices enhancing user experience and personalized consumption methods. - **Healthcare Legislation in California**: New laws aim to prevent health insurance denials based solely on AI algorithms, ensuring human oversight in decision-making. - **Google and Associated Press Partnership**: Google partners with AP to provide real-time news updates through its AI chatbot, Gemini, amid concerns over AI-generated content. - **Stanford University Hiring Freeze**: Stanford announces a hiring freeze due to financial concerns related to federal funding cuts and tax changes. - **Neffy Nasal Spray Approval**: ARS Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for Neffy, a needle-free alternative to EpiPen for treating severe allergic reactions. ### Organizations Mentioned - **CrowdStrike**: A cybersecurity firm responsible for a global tech outage affecting various sectors. - **Kaiser Permanente**: A healthcare system that faced operational challenges due to the tech outage. - **John Muir Health**: Another healthcare provider impacted by the tech outage. - **Goldman Sachs**: A financial institution whose analysts expressed skepticism about generative AI investments. - **Stanford University**: An educational institution that announced a hiring freeze due to financial concerns. - **ARS Pharmaceuticals**: A pharmaceutical company that developed Neffy, a new nasal spray for allergic reactions. - **Google**: A tech giant expanding its health-related AI capabilities and partnering with AP for news updates. - **The Associated Press**: A news organization collaborating with Google to enhance news delivery through AI.