Valley Children's released plans for a new office, retail, and housing hub they say will sustain the hospital into the future as other medical facilities face bankruptcies and closures. At the Madera campus, The Hill will be a 443-acre, mixed-use center divided into five districts. The development's goal is to...
Latinas Are the New Driving Force in US Economy: Study
New research reveals how Latinas are supercharging the U.S. economy. In fact, if every Latina in America lived in a single state, they would produce and consume more than 47 states — outpaced only by California, Texas, and New York. These are among the findings in a new study from...
OpenAI in Talks for Deal That Would Value Company at $100 Billion
OpenAI is in talks to complete a deal that would value the company at $100 billion or more, which would be about a $20 billion increase from its valuation eight months ago, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. The funding round would be led by Thrive Capital,...
Israel’s Hostage Rescue Highlights Challenge of Hamas Tunnels in Gaza
The Israeli military’s rescue of a hostage from an underground tunnel in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday highlighted one of the biggest remaining impediments to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of eradicating Hamas: the enclave’s vast and complicated subterranean network that shelters many of the militant group’s remaining leaders. Israel’s...
How to Watch the Harris-Walz Interview
Vice President Kamala Harris, who has taken few questions from reporters since President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign last month, will sit with CNN on Thursday for her first extended interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. The stakes are high for Harris, who will be seeking to rebut Republican...
Bulldogs Will Unveil Helmet Communication in Season Opener at the Big House
The Fresno State football team will unveil their helmet communication system at defending national champion and No.9 ranked Michigan on Saturday in the season opener. And, Bulldogs coach Tim Skipper is glad that the NCAA finally approved the technology long embraced by the NFL. "I think it's exciting. Being able...
Which Projects Would FUSD’s $500M Bond Measure Fund? Trustees Are Duking It Out.
Fresno Unified trustees aren't in sync over whether the best plan for spending a potential $500 million on facilities is to allocate funds by equity needs or trustee area. They are developing a project list for Measure H and reviewed spending proposals at Wednesday's board meeting. Four of the seven...
Vance Blames Harris for Deaths in Kabul, Tells VP to ‘Go to Hell’
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio unleashed scathing criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris over the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. At a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Vance said Harris "can go to hell" in response to a question about former President Donald Trump's recent visit to...
JD Vance: A Millennial in Age, but Not in Spirit
Despite being the youngest on the presidential ticket and the first millennial ever nominated by a major party, JD Vance appears to be struggling with his appeal, especially among younger voters. His candidacy was expected to lend some youthful energy into the Republican bid, but instead, the 40-year-old appears to...
UN Secures Humanitarian Pauses With Israel for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. World Health Organization said Thursday it has reached an agreement with Israel for limited pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children after a baby contracted the first confirmed case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory....