SAN FRANCISCO — In an increasingly divisive political sphere, Becka Robbins focuses on what she knows best — books. Operating out of a tiny room in Fabulosa Books in San Francisco's Castro District, one of the oldest gay neighborhoods in the United States, Robbins uses donations from customers to ship...
Israel Orders Khan Younis Evacuation, Hinting at Southern Gaza Assault
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday, a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault in the Gaza Strip’s second largest city. The order suggested Khan Younis will be the target in...
TNT Sports Teams With Mountain West. Three Bulldog Games on the Schedule.
Fresno State will be featured in three football games airing nationally on truTV and live-streaming on Max this coming season. The games are part of a 14-game package with TNT Sports announced by Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez on Monday morning. The games are in addition to the conference's 49-game...
Boudreaux Drops Out of November Congressional Race Against Fong
Vince Fong's path to re-election got easier. His opponent in November, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, R-Springville, suspended his campaign, he announced Monday. He is endorsing Fong, R-Bakersfield. “I’ve known Congressman Fong and worked closely with him and his team for more than a decade. While we were on opposite...
Costa and Harder Back House Ban on State Dept. Use of Gaza Health Ministry Death Toll Stats
The House approved an amendment last week that prohibits the State Department from relying on death toll statistics from the Gaza Health Ministry regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, The Hill reported. This move, if enacted, would effectively curtail discussions on the war's casualties. The bipartisan amendment, led by Reps. Jared Moskowitz...
BET Awards 2024: Usher Is Honored, Will Smith Returns, and Election Is Top of Mind
LOS ANGELES — Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits — Childish Gambino kicked it off with “U Don’t...
The West Bank Is Ready to Explode
Opinion by Nicholas Kristof on June 29, 2024. QUSRA, West Bank — The West Bank village of Qusra was smoldering as I arrived. Clouds of black smoke swirled from a field where rampaging Israeli settlers had lit it on fire, while also setting fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles, according...
Home Run Derby Format Change Limits the Number of Pitches Each Hitter Sees
The Home Run Derby is altering its format. This year’s event, which takes place on July 15 at Arlington, Texas, limits the number of pitches each hitter can face in each round and changes the setup of its opening round. In the first round and the semifinals, each hitter will...
Biden’s Debate Performance Raises Alarm in Israel
JERUSALEM — Israelis expressed growing concern on Sunday that President Joe Biden’s shaky debate performance could spur on the country’s Middle Eastern foes at what many view as a critical time for U.S. leadership in the region. Iran Could Exploit Biden's Weakness Israeli commentators from across the political spectrum warned...
‘A Quiet Place’ Prequel Box Office Speaks Volumes as Costner’s Western Gets a Bumpy Start
“A Quiet Place: Day One” is making noise at the box office. The prequel earned an estimated $53 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s both a franchise best and significantly more than expected. Going into the weekend, prerelease tracking had “Day...