Opinion by Bret Stephens on July 16, 2024. In November 2022, after the Republicans’ lackluster showing in the midterms, I wrote a column titled “Donald Trump Is Finally Finished.” I keep a printed copy on my desk as a humbling reminder of how wrong I can be. How did Trump...
Brandon Aiyuk Requests Trade From 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides haven’t made progress on a new contract, a person familiar with the star wide receiver’s decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because contract discussions...
Shohei Ohtani Hits 3-Run Homer for National League in All-Star Game Loss
ARLINGTON — Shohei Ohtani added another first to his unique resume: first player to get a win and hit a home run in All-Star play. “I haven’t really hit well during the All-Star Game, so I’m just relieved that I put a good ball in play,” Ohtani said through a...
Kings County Judge Temporarily Halts State Plan to Monitor Groundwater in Part of the Valley
HANFORD — A judge has temporarily blocked a plan by a California state water board to take over monitoring groundwater use in a portion of the crop-rich San Joaquin Valley, according to a copy of the decision obtained Tuesday. Kings County Judge Issues Temporary Order Kings County Superior Court Judge...
Global Rights Group Finds Hamas-Led Militants Committed War Crimes on Oct. 7
TEL AVIV, Israel — Hamas-led armed groups committed numerous war crimes during the Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel that precipitated the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, according to a global human rights group report released Wednesday. Palestinian Fighters Met Crimes Against Humanity Definition Human Rights Watch said the...
Israeli Delegation Arrives in Cairo for Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
An Israeli delegation has arrived in Egypt to continue cease-fire talks as Israel and Hamas consider the latest proposal. That’s according to three Egyptian airport officials who didn’t give details. International mediators continue to push Israel and Hamas toward a phased deal that would halt the fighting and free about...
Takeaways From Day 2 of the RNC: The Republican Unity Show
MILWAUKEE — The second night of the Republican National Convention was all about unity, in the party and in the nation. But in Donald Trump’s Republican Party, unity is not something to strive for. It is something inherent in the Make America Great Again movement — if only the elites...
Ex-Rivals Line Up to Make Trump’s Case at Convention
A parade of vanquished foes who previously criticized Donald Trump are speaking on the second night of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, most notably Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, as the party seeks to convey unity after the attempted assassination of Trump on Saturday. On a night dedicated to...
John Deere Reverses its Support of Pride Events
After online backlash, John Deere will stop supporting events based on socially motivated policies. The tractor giant announced Tuesday on Twitter it will no longer participate in or support outside social or cultural awareness parades, festivals, or events. Our customers’ trust and confidence in us are of the utmost importance...
Republican Convention Turns to Immigration and the Border, Central Issues for Trump’s Campaign
MILWAUKEE — Immigration takes center stage as the Republican National Convention resumes Tuesday, with speakers spotlighting a key element of former President Donald Trump's political brand that helped endear him to the GOP base when he began his first campaign in 2015. Families Impacted by Violent Crime to Speak at...