Donald Trump says "I accept!" in response to what he perceives as a Taylor Swift endorsement, seizing on the idea that her fan base could boost his campaign. On Sunday, former President Trump used his social network, Truth Social, to share images suggesting that Taylor Swift's fan base, known as...
DC Councilmember Known for Pushing Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Is Arrested on Bribery Charge
WASHINGTON — A District of Columbia councilmember known for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories accepted over $150,000 in bribes in exchange for pressuring D.C. employees to extend city contracts for violence intervention services, authorities alleged in court records unsealed Monday. Trayon White Sr., a Democrat who ran an unsuccessful mayoral campaign...
Fresno’s Summer Weather Seesaws Again This Week. How Low Will We Go?
After sweating through more than a month of triple-digit temperatures this summer, Fresnans can look forward to almost-sweater weather later this week. But if you blink, you might miss it. Friday's forecast high of 84 degrees will be the low point of this week's temperatures, and one of only two...
Meet the New Dean for Fresno State’s Library
The Fresno State Library announced the appointment of Janet Crum as its new dean of Library Services, effective Aug. 1. Crum joins Fresno State from the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she served as director of the Health Sciences Library. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles at Northern Arizona...
Blinken Says Israel Accepts US Proposal to Bridge Gaza Impasse and Urges Hamas to Do the Same
TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether the latest draft had addressed concerns cited by...
‘Alien: Romulus’ Bites off $41.5 Million to Top Box Office Charts
LOS ANGELES - "Alien: Romulus," the latest installment in the 45-year-old franchise, opened in first place at the North American box office. The 20th Century Studios release earned an estimated $41.5 million in its first weekend, where it was playing in 3,885 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Including $66.7...
Wall Street Tacks on Some More Gains Following Its Best Week of the Year
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Monday as Wall Street's roller coaster of a summer levels out a bit. The S&P 500 was 0.5% higher in afternoon trading, coming off its best week of the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 230 points, or 0.6%, as...
Lainey Wilson’s Career Felt Like a ‘Whirlwind.’ on Her New Album, She Makes Sense of Life and Love
NEW YORK — It's late July. Lainey Wilson is somewhere in Iowa, holding a real road dog — her French bulldog named Hippie — close to her chest. She's on her tour bus, zipping across the Midwest, just another day in her jet set lifestyle. Next month, she'll release her...
British Tech Magnate Mike Lynch Among Those Missing After Luxury Superyacht Sinks Off Sicily
ROME — British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five other people were missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily early Monday, Italy's civil protection and authorities said. Lynch's wife and 14 other people survived. Lynch, who was acquitted in June in a big U.S. fraud...
Aces Coach Becky Hammon Again Disputes Dearica Hamby’s Claims of Mistreatment During Pregnancy
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon again disputed former Aces player Dearica Hamby's claim the Aces mistreated her and traded her because of her pregnancy. Hamby's Allegations and Lawsuit Hamby, traded to Los Angeles in January 2023, played for the organization from 2015-22, beginning when the Aces were...