WELLINGTON, New Zealand - They were billed as artworks by Pablo Picasso, paintings so valuable that an Australian art museum's decision to display them in an exhibition restricted to women visitors provoked a gender discrimination lawsuit. The paintings again prompted international headlines when the gallery re-hung them in a women's...
Russian Passenger Jet Crashes Flying Empty Near Moscow, Killing Its Crew of 3
MOSCOW - A Russian passenger jet crashed Friday while flying without passengers, killing its crew of three, officials said. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 went down in the Moscow region, according to Russian emergency officials. The authorities said the plane belonged to Gazprom Avia, a carrier owned by the Russian state-controlled...
Republicans Are Gathering in Milwaukee to Nominate Donald Trump Again. Here’s What to Expect
MILWAUKEE - For all the usual stagecraft, the Republican National Convention that opens Monday is different from Donald Trump's previous nominating affairs. In 2016 and 2020, Trump was the underdog heading into fall and faced criticism from within his own party. This year, he will accept the Republican nomination with...
Spain and England Meet in Euro 2024 Final but It Isn’t a Classic, Deep-Rooted International Rivalry
BERLIN — The Women’s World Cup final. Now the men’s European Championship final. For two pre-eminent soccer countries, Spain against England is hardly a classic and deep-rooted international rivalry but back-to-back title matches in the space of 11 months at major tournaments could yet usher in the start of one....
Phillies Back Nola With 3 HRs, Finish 3-Game Sweep of Dodgers
PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh hit a home run and an RBI triple, Trea Turner launched his sixth longball in nine games and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-1 victory Thursday night. Aaron Nola (11-4) struck out nine in six innings and...
Father and Son Arrested in Connection with Mendota Homicide
Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a father and son in connection with a recent Mendota murder. Javier Medina Sr., 61, and his son, Javier "Juju" Medina Jr., 38, were booked into Fresno County Jail early Wednesday morning. Medina Sr. is charged with accessory to murder and...
Looking for Free Things to Do in the Valley? Check These Out
With inflation, it may seem like a challenge to find affordable fun this summer. No need to worry. Many options won't cost you a dime in Fresno and surrounding communities. Here's a list: Farmers Markets If you want to get fresh produce and be a part of the community, you...
Clovis Will Unveil ‘First of Its Kind’ Park on Saturday in Loma Vista
Clovis officials will cut the ribbon on a new park in the Loma Vista neighborhood on Saturday and they're celebrating with a morning of free activities and barbecue. The 7-acre park is named Village Green and it's at 2610 Encino Avenue in southeast Clovis near DeWolf and Gettysburg avenues. Festivities...
Nearly All AT&T Customer’s Data Leaked After Security Breach
The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread globally. Hit Majority of AT&T's Customers The breach hit customers of AT&T's cellular customers, customers of mobile virtual...
How California’s Bureaucracy Prevents Working-Class Transplants from Resuming Their Careers
Uprooting your life to a new state is never an easy experience. In my case, it was due to tragic circumstances. A few years ago, I lost my youngest son Adrian in a motorcycle accident. I was devastated and ended up in a very dark place. My family and friends...