LONDON — Britain's new prime minister, Keir Starmer, vowed Friday to reverse the hopelessness that grew over 14 years of Conservative rule and said he would lead an urgent mission of national renewal after his Labour Party's landslide victory. Challenges Ahead for the New Government It will be a tall...
Fresno County’s Basin Fire Expands to 14,020 Acres, Containment at 46%
As of Friday morning, the Basin Fire has expanded to 14,020 acres with containment now at 46%, a significant increase from 26% reported on Wednesday. Sierra National Forest officials reported current firefighting efforts include: Personnel: 1,340 firefighters, supported by 28 crews, 93 engines, and 13 helicopters. Eastern Perimeter: The fire...
Kansas’ Top Court Bolsters a State Right to Abortion and Strikes Down 2 Anti-Abortion Laws
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas' highest court strongly reaffirmed Friday that the state constitution protects abortion access, striking down a ban on a common second-trimester procedure and laws regulating abortion providers more strictly than other health care providers. The pair of 5-1 decisions suggests that other restrictions — even ones decades...
Fresno Murder Suspect Arrested After Monday Fatal Shooting
A gunfire report in Fresno's Southeast Policing District on Monday afternoon led to police finding 42-year-old Yong Vang fatally injured near a parked pickup on North Ninth Street, the Fresno Police Department reported. Vang was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon after. Homicide detectives investigating the incident identified...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Changes Course, Will Allow Expanded Use of Ballot Drop Boxes This Fall
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that officials can place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections, overturning its own ruling two years ago limiting their use in the presidential swing state. The court limited the use of drop boxes in July 2022, ruling...
Hungary’s Orbán Meets Putin for Talks in Moscow in a Rare Visit by a European Leader
MOSCOW — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. Orbán's visit comes only days after he made a...
Buddy Hield Joins Warriors From 76ers, Busy Offseason Continues
PHILADELPHIA — Buddy Hield played in 632 regular-season games and established himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA before he finally played a postseason game. He can thank the Philadelphia 76ers for ending his dubious distinction of most NBA games without a playoff appearance by an...
US Employers Added a Solid 206,000 Jobs in June in a Sign of Continued Economic Strength
WASHINGTON — America's employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy's ability to withstand high interest rates. Last month's job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. But it was still a solid gain, reflecting the resilience...
From Shelter to Sweetness: Olive’s Remarkable Road to Recovery
Meet Olive, the 5-month-old marvel of sweetness and resilience, blending border collie brilliance with Aussie charm. If you've ever wondered what "sweet" looks like, just gaze into Olive's eyes. Olive started her journey in a shelter, where a photo showed her suffering from sarcoptic mange. Despite the challenges, we were...
Webb Enjoys More Atlanta Success as Giants Ride Chapman’s Big Hits to Win Over Braves
ATLANTA — Logan Webb recovered from a rough start in his latest strong performance at Truist Park as the San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday night. Matt Chapman hit a go-ahead homer in the Giants' three-run fourth inning and added a run-scoring double...