WILMINGTON, Del. — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage. "During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions," Emhoff said in a statement, first reported...
Kiké Hernandez’s 2-Run Double, Cavan Biggio’s RBI Single Lead Dodgers Past Athletics
OAKLAND — Kiké Hernandez had two doubles and two RBIs and Cavan Biggio added a run-scoring single as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Sunday and snapped a streak of six road series losses. UP NEXT Dodgers: RHP Tyler Glasnow (8-6, 3.50 ERA) opens a three-game...
Dow Drops 1,000 Points, and Japanese Stocks Suffer Worst Crash Since 1987 on U.S. Economy Worries
NEW YORK — Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 was down by 3.1% in morning trading and on track for its worst day in nearly two...
Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia Steps Down Following Controversial Allegations
Mayor Alex Garcia of Wasco resigned Thursday morning following revelations of an alleged meeting involving two men posing as a minor. Garcia, who has been recovering from a recent assault, announced his resignation with "a heavy heart and profound regret," the Wasco Tribune reported. He stated, "I want to assure...
Cooler Weather Helps Firefighters Corral One-Third of Massive Park Fire
CHICO, Calif. — Fire crews battling California's largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze aided in part by cooler weather, but a return of triple-digit temperatures could allow it to grow, fire officials said Sunday. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity gave firefighters “a great opportunity to...
Hasan Challenges Historian Morris on Israel-Gaza Conflict
In the latest episode of Al Jazeera's "Head to Head," host Mehdi Hasan engages with Israeli historian Benny Morris to discuss his views on Israel's military actions in Gaza, the historical context of Israel's founding, and the Nakba. Morris, known for his book "The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem,...
Don’t Listen to the Right. The Kamalanomenon Is Real.
Opinion by Michelle Goldberg on August 2, 2024. ATLANTA — Tracy Nailor, a 56-year-old Atlanta pediatrician, wasn’t particularly impressed with Kamala Harris when she first ran for president. “I think I succumbed to the narrative about her,” she said. She thought Harris wasn’t experienced or accomplished enough to merit the...
School Year Already Underway at Some California Districts as Start Dates Keep Creeping Earlier
Children wearing colorful new backpacks, parents in tow, hugged and high-fived Principal Gina Lopez and other school staff as they streamed under an arch of multicolored balloons, accompanied by pulsating music, on the first day of school at George Washington Elementary School in Lodi on Tuesday. Lodi Unified in San...
RIP, Donald Rosendahl: He Fought for Valley Farmers and Ag’s Future
Former Fresno County Farm Bureau President Donald Rosendahl, 90, of Tollhouse, passed away on July 19. Rosendahl farmed many crops over the years, including boysenberries, blackberries, grapes, and other specialty crops. Rosendahl was FCFB president from 1980-1982. He was very passionate about the issues affecting agriculture — especially the need...
Newsom Brags About CA’s Economy, but Unemployment Tells a Different Story
Gov. Gavin Newsom tirelessly touts the size and strength of California's economy, often contrasting it with those of other states. When, for example, the monthly employment report was issued in June, Newsom bragged on X, formerly Twitter, that "California continues to lead the nation's economy & create good jobs throughout...