A week into a war with Iran that is already unpopular with much of the American public, President Donald Trump has offered various explanations for the bombing campaign, estimated the strikes could last weeks, cautioned there will likely be more U.S. casualties, and dismissed concerns about surging oil and gas prices. While that has troubled...
Israel Strikes Energy Infrastructure Crucial to Iran’s Well-Being
The Israeli military struck several Iranian fuel sites, including oil storage depots, this weekend, which appeared to be the first attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began. Iran has significant reserves of oil and natural gas, and its energy industry is a crucial part...
New York Police Commissioner Says Gracie Mansion Incident Inspired by Islamic State
NEW YORK — New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday that the homemade bomb that was thrown near Gracie Mansion was being investigated as an act of terrorism inspired by the Islamic State group. Tisch said that an analysis of one of the two improvised explosive devices found after...
White House Says It Fired NTSB Board Member After Concerning Reports
The White House said on Monday it had fired National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman after receiving reports of inappropriate behavior and failing to attend meetings. White House spokesman Kush Desai said Inman was lawfully removed from the NTSB "after receiving highly concerning reports of inappropriate alcohol use on...
Madera County Sheriff’s Business Phone Lines Down, 911 Still Functional
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is experiencing a phone outage affecting all business lines, including its non-emergency dispatch line. The outage is currently impacting the sheriff's headquarters in Madera County as well as the Ranchos Substation. However, 911 emergency calls remain functional at this time, authorities reported. For non-emergent needs,...
Madera Police Arrest Reckless Driver at Nearly Three Times Legal Limit
A motorist was arrested Saturday afternoon after authorities say he drove recklessly and nearly struck multiple vehicles while his alcohol level was almost three times the legal limit. The Madera Police Department reported receiving a call about the erratic driver earlier in the afternoon. An officer located the suspect's vehicle...
California Lithium Company to Go Public in $4.7 Billion SPAC Deal
Lithium developer Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) will go public in the U.S. through a $4.7 billion merger with blank-check firm Plum Acquisition Corp IV, the companies said on Monday. Deals by special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) have bounced back on Wall Street after years of muted activity, with companies turning...
Live Nation Reaches Settlement With DOJ in Antitrust Case
Live Nation Entertainment has reached a proposed settlement with the U.S. Justice Department in an antitrust case targeting its dominance in the live‑events industry, according to a court hearing on Monday. In the same hearing, it was disclosed that Live Nation is also in talks with state attorneys general to...
Oil Price Surges as Iran’s Hardliners Pledge Fealty to New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran's hardliners staged a show of force on Monday, taking to the streets to proclaim their loyalty to new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose rise appeared to dash hopes of a swift end to war in the Middle East causing havoc on global markets. The prospect that one of the...
Trump’s Gaza Plan on Hold as Iran War Pauses Disarmament Talks, Sources Say
Talks to advance President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war have been on hold since last week when the U.S. and Israel jointly attacked Iran, sparking a broader Middle East war, three sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations said. The pause threatens to stall implementation of Trump's...