On the afternoon of April 14, 2020, dozens of firefighters arrived at an Amazon warehouse in Fresno as thick plumes of smoke poured from the roof of the 880,000-square-foot facility. Some 220 solar panels and other equipment at the site were damaged by the three-alarm fire, which was caused by...
Israel Sentences World Vision Ex-Gaza Chief to 12 Years for Aiding Hamas
An Israeli court on Tuesday sentenced the former Gaza head of a major US-based aid agency to 12 years in prison for funneling millions of dollars to Islamist group Hamas. A court in southern Israel issued a sentence of "12 years' prison time, less the detention" already served for...
Valley Water District to Install Solar Panels Over Canals to Fight Drought
In an effort to combat the devastating drought conditions hitting California, a Valley water district will become the first in the nation to install solar panel canopies over canals. The $20 million pilot project funded by the state has been dubbed "Project Nexus." It will consist of an estimated...
Experts on the Hampered Housing Market: ‘Further to Fall’
Rising interest rates are thwarting the U.S. housing market's momentum, hammering many stocks tied to the fortunes in the sector. Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius asserted that further housing pressure is likely, writing in a new note ominously titled: "Housing Downturn: Further to Fall." Read more from Yahoo!Finance
Musk Says ‘Civilization Will Crumble’ Unless We Keep Using Oil, Gas in the Short Term
Electric vehicle pioneer Elon Musk called for more drilling and exploration of fossil fuel resources in the immediate future on Monday, warning that humanity could be in trouble if the transition to lower-carbon energy sources is rushed. Musk has also been a proponent of nuclear energy and has criticized countries that...
Fresno State Again Tops College Rankings for Affordability, Social Mobility
Fresno State News Fresno State — with a mission to educate and empower students for success — ranked No. 36 in Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings of colleges and universities that best serve the country in the areas of social mobility, research, and public service. The university also...
Bitwise Expands into New York With Latest Property Deal
Fresno-based Bitwise Industries has chosen a 1940s-era building in a distressed area of Buffalo, NY for a new technology campus that will offer job training to local residents, among other services. The project is a major investment in an overlooked section of the city, surrounded by poverty-stricken neighborhoods Bitwise...
Forgive & Regret: Implications of Student Debt Relief
The Biden administration announced a plan to provide relief to millions of borrowers with outstanding federal student loans, although legal challenges and bureaucratic hurdles could impact implementation. In a new report, analysts with Wells Fargo unpack the details of the administration's plans, estimate how many borrowers might be affected...
War Brings Ukraine’s Women New Roles and New Dangers
Women have become an omnipresent force in Ukraine’s war six months in as they confront long-held stereotypes about their role in the country’s post-Soviet society. They are increasingly joining the military, including in combat positions, and spearheading volunteer and fund-raising efforts. And with men still making up a majority of combatants, women...
The Fallout From US Afghanistan Withdrawal: A Marine’s Perspective
Almost one year ago, US forces departed Afghanistan after two decades of war. Their enemy was the Taliban, who didn't wait for all American soldiers to leave before taking over the country. One year later, Afghanistan is in shambles. The country's economy has tanked, food shortages abound and women...