Opinion by Paul Krugman on July 29, 2024. There are talented politicians, there are untalented politicians and then there’s JD Vance — I mean, he tried to calm the furor over his “childless cat ladies” remarks by feebly deadpanning that he’s “got nothing against cats.” Now, he’s just gaslighting, claiming...
Israel-Hamas War Latest: International Calls for Cease-Fire Grow After Assassinations in the Mideast
WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden says he's "very concerned" that the violence in the Middle East could escalate, adding that the killing of a top Hamas leader in Iran has "not helped" efforts to negotiate a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Biden said he'd had a "very direct"...
Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 900 on Weak Jobs Data as a Global Sell-Off Whips Back to Wall Street
NEW YORK — Stocks are tumbling Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation. The S&P 500 was sinking by 2.5% in midday trading, potentially on pace for its worst day since 2022, and on track for its...
Increasing Wind and Heat Plus Risk of Thunderstorms Expected in Fight Against California Wildfire
CHICO — Firefighters battling California's largest wildfire of the year are preparing for treacherous conditions entering the weekend when expected thunderstorms may unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds that could erode progress made over the past week. Dry, hot conditions posed similar threats across the fire-stricken West. Weather, fuels and...
Dodgers First Baseman Freddie Freeman and Wife Chelsea Say Son Maximus Has Guillain-Barre Syndrome
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea said their 3-year-old son Maximus is suffering from Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. Freeman Family Shares Heartbreaking News Their update in a joint social-media post Thursday came little more than a week after the Dodgers...
Chevron Announces Headquarters Move from California to Texas
The U.S. oil and gas giant Chevron has announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas. The move, set to take place over the next five years, represents a major shift for the company with deep roots in California. According to the company's release,...
Misty Her Chops 170 FUSD Goals to Two: Boosting Student Outcomes, Customer Service
Fresno Unified Interim Superintendent Misty Her has been busy this summer crafting her 100 Day Plan with goals designed to lift up students in the state’s third-largest school district. She’s been working in temporary quarters in an FUSD building at the corner of Fresno and Fulton streets while the Educational...
Bomb Smuggled Into Iran Guesthouse Months Ago Killed Hamas Leader
Ismail Haniyeh, a top leader of Hamas, was assassinated Wednesday by an explosive device covertly smuggled into the Tehran, Iran, guesthouse where he was staying, according to seven Middle Eastern officials, including two Iranians, and a U.S. official. Where the Bomb Was Hidden The bomb had been hidden approximately two...
Discover Moravia Winery: Danish Heritage & Exceptional Wines in Fresno
The Danes have a knack for savoring life's finer things — think cozy fireplaces, minimalist design, and pastries that make your cardiologist weep. But they also have a lesser-known love affair with wine. Let me introduce the Hammond family, who brought their Danish heritage to the fertile soils of Fresno....
ACLU Sues Washington State City Over Its Anti-Homeless Laws After a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
SPOKANE, Wash. — The American Civil Liberties Union sued the city of Spokane, Washington, on Thursday, alleging that its anti-camping laws violate the state constitution. It is believed to be the country's first such legal challenge since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that cities can enforce outdoor sleeping...