BEIJING — When Russian President Vladimir Putin walked shoulder to shoulder with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, a hot mic caught them discussing organ transplants and the possibility that humans could live to 150 years old. The moment came as Putin and Xi walked with North Korea's Kim Jong...
Far-Right Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank to be Annexed
JERUSALEM — The far-right Israeli finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, called Wednesday for the country to annex most of the occupied West Bank, where around 3 million Palestinians live, a move that would deepen Israel’s mounting international isolation. Smotrich’s announcement came after a growing numbers of countries, including long-standing Israeli allies...
Fresno County Wildfire Near Coalinga Grows to 5,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuation Order
See the update on the Salt 14-2 Fire here. Original Story A wildfire burning in Fresno County has grown to 5,000 acres and forced evacuations as crews battle steep terrain and strong winds, authorities said. The Salt 14-2 Fire, which started Tuesday along Jacalitos Creek Road near Coalinga, was 5%...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Victor Mata
September 3, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Victor Mata aka Victor Cano Mata aka “Big Spooks” Suspects Date of Birth: April 9, 1979 Physical Description: Hispanic male, 5’7″, 190 lbs., Bald, Brown Eyes. Charges: Felon in possession of a firearm Warrant Number: 2397-1214-0515- Synopsis of the...
Dallas Cowboys Are Now Worth $13 Billion, Forbes Says
The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable NFL franchise for a 19th straight year, according to the annual list published by Forbes last week. In addition, Forbes estimated that all of the league's teams are worth at least $5 billion for the first time. The Cowboys, who have only made...
US Job Openings Decline in July, Hiring Lackluster
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings fell more than expected in July and hiring was moderate, consistent with easing labor market conditions. Job openings, a measure of labor demand, dropped 176,000 to 7.181 million by the last day of July, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its Job...
China’s Xi Projects Power at Military Parade With Putin and Kim
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the world was facing a choice between peace or war at a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday, flanked by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un in an unprecedented show of force. The event to mark 80 years since...
With Drones and IEDs, Mexico’s Cartels Adopt Arms of Modern War
EL GUAYABO, Mexico — The explosions began before dawn, shaking the ground and rattling windows in the darkness. With them, residents said, came the telltale buzz of drones. “We knew the devil was coming,” said Ana, a mother of six who grabbed her children and ran as gunmen moved in...
At 15% US Tariffs, EU Says Its Trade Still Flows
U.S. tariffs of 15% on imports from the European Union still allow trade with the United States to flow and what is important is not the rate itself but the level compared with competitors, a senior European Commission trade official said on Wednesday. "There is a level ... where a...
US Corporate Debt Market Returns in Force After Market Holiday
U.S. corporate borrowers flocked to the investment-grade bond market on Tuesday, seizing on near-record tight borrowing costs and getting ahead of any market volatility sparked by the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting later this month. At least 27 issuers tapped the high-grade corporate bond market on Tuesday, according to market...