Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she spoke this week with U.S President Donald Trump after he called to discuss the situation in Mexico. The call followed a raid on Sunday in which Mexican forces killed one of the country's most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, also known as...
Barcelona Doubles Tourism Tax to One of Highest in Europe to Fund Housing
Tourists in Barcelona could be taxed as much as 15 euros ($17.70) a night after the city raised its tourism fee to one of the highest in Europe on Wednesday as part of efforts to curb visitor numbers and help finance affordable housing. Authorities in Catalonia have faced increasingly vocal...
US Orders Diplomats to Fight Data Sovereignty Initiatives
President Donald Trump's administration has ordered U.S. diplomats to lobby against attempts to regulate U.S. tech companies' handling of foreigners' data, saying in an internal diplomatic cable seen by Reuters that such efforts could interfere with artificial intelligence-related services. Experts say the move signals the Trump administration is reverting to...
Fresno’s Annual Support Blue Run Set for Saturday, Registration Still Open
The annual Support Blue Run will return to Fresno's Woodward Park on Saturday, offering community members a chance to participate in a 10K run, 5K run, 2-mile walk, or a virtual option. The event supports the various missions of the Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy. Registration for all events costs...
Cuba Says Four Killed After Speedboat From Florida Entered Cuban Waters and Opened Fire
Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters on Wednesday and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States. The wounded were evacuated and receiving medical attention, while the...
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Announced Death of Sergeant After Medical Emergency
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of Sgt. Jason Whelen, who suffered a medical emergency while on duty Tuesday. Despite immediate response efforts by fellow deputies and medical personnel, Whelen died, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. Whelen began his career with the sheriff’s office on...
Stocks Gain Supported by Tech Rally as Markets Await Nvidia
Global shares were higher on Wednesday, helped by a rally in technology stocks and with markets awaiting Nvidia's earnings report. Investor concerns around U.S. tariffs appear to be taking a back seat while worries about the impact of artificial intelligence are easing. On Wall Street, all three indexes were higher...
Longtime Fresno Grizzlies GM Derek Franks to Leave Friday
Derek Franks, the longtime president and general manager of the Fresno Grizzlies professional baseball team, will leave the team Friday, he told GV Wire on Wednesday morning. He said despite picturing himself with the team much longer, an opportunity arose for him and his family that he could not pass...
Netflix Co-CEO Sarandos to Visit White House to Discuss Warner Bros Bid, Politico Reports
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos will attend meetings at the White House on Thursday, underscoring the political dynamics involved in the company's proposal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the discussions. — (Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Texas Governor Spends Millions on Attack Ads Featuring Jasmine Crockett
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, who is expected to easily win his Republican primary next week, is spending millions of dollars on ads featuring Rep. Jasmine Crockett, one of two Democratic candidates for Senate. Crockett is disliked by Republican primary voters, and putting her in a pair of ads during...