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PepsiCo Buys Prebiotic Soda Brand Poppi to Gain a Foothold in Functional Drinks

PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in t...

PepsiCo Buys Prebiotic Soda Brand Poppi to Gain a Foothold in Functional Drinks

PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in t...

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A shopper passes by a display of large-screen televisions in a Costco warehouse Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in east Denver. (AP/David Zalubowski)

Americans Increased Spending Tepidly Last Month as Anxiety Over the Economy Takes Hold

WASHINGTON — U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americ...

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The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP/Seth Wenig)

Stock Market Today: Wall Street Holds Steadier Following Weeks of Scary Swings

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are holding steadier Monday, and the market’s scary roller-coaster ride from recent weeks is slowing. The calm ...

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Merced Kicks Off $3.5 Million Bob Hart Square Renovation

The ever-changing appearance of Merced’s downtown is getting another important upgrade. Victor A. Patton The Merced FOCUS Merced le...

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CA Regulator Mulls State Farm’s Request for 22% Home Insurance Hike

SACRAMENTO — California’s top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums...

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Smoke Shop Ordinance Eludes Divided Fresno City Council

After nearly two years, multiple postponements, and two planning commission meetings, the Fresno City Council rejected an ordinance to regul...

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Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on EU Wine in Response to Proposed US Whiskey Tax

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes ...

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Trump to Name Michelle Bowman as Top Bank Regulator at Federal Reserve

The Trump administration is expected to choose Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top financial regulat...

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Canada and the EU Swiftly Retaliate Against Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

BRUSSELS — Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing...

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US Factories Likely to Feel the Pain From Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is again lashing out at three of his biggest irritants: foreign steel, foreign aluminum and Canada. The ...

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Fresno police are searching for Hazel Gordo, 14, who was last seen Monday morning near First Street and Gettysburg Avenue. (Fresno PD)
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Fresno Police Seek Help Finding Missing 14-Year-Old Girl

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Soria Confirms She is Running for State Senate Against Esparza

People rallied in support of US President Donald Trump outside the US embassy in Pretoria, South Africa on Feb. 15, 2025. The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped. (Joao Silva/The New York Times)
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Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale

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Experts Say Fresno Dark Money Group Should Disclose Funding Sources Now

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Former Ambassador to Russia McFaul Will Speak in Fresno

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Fresno Woman Killed in Early Morning Pedestrian Crash

A money dispute between acquaintances escalated into a violent robbery, prompting a Tactical Operations callout by Clovis Police, resulting in the arrest of .James Johnson, 46, of Clovis, and Nathan Medina, 36, of Fresno. (Clovis PD)
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Clovis Money Dispute Leads to Pistol-Whipping, SWAT Callout

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Friday, March 14, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Putin and Trump Will Speak on Tuesday About the War in Ukraine

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