MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Alberto formed on Wednesday in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of what is forecast to be a busy hurricane season. Alberto, which is bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and some flooding along the coasts of Texas and Mexico, is expected to...
Images Reveal Extensive Destruction in Lebanese Villages
The unofficial ceasefire during Eid al-Adha brought a temporary pause in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in southern Lebanon this week, Haaretz reports. Despite sporadic Israeli army shelling and Air Force bombings of Hezbollah positions, Lebanon experienced reduced intensity in strikes early in the week. This lull provided some...
Rifts Seem to Appear Between Israel’s Political and Military Leadership Over Conduct of the Gaza War
JERUSALEM — The Israeli army’s chief spokesman on Wednesday appeared to question the stated goal of destroying the Hamas militant group in Gaza in a rare public rift between the country’s political and military leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted Israel will pursue the fight against Hamas, the group...
Anarchy Hinders Gaza Aid Efforts, Despite Daily Combat Pause
The extreme anarchy that has gripped the Gaza Strip is making it too dangerous and difficult to distribute desperately needed aid in the south, relief groups and others said, despite a daily pause in fighting that Israel is observing along a key road there. 1,000 Truckloads of Supplies Stranded in...
Parlier Political Wars Update: Did the Council Fire the City Attorney, or Not?
Neal Costanzo had a George Costanza moment. Last week, the Parlier City Council fired Costanzo — the city's attorney — on a 3-0 vote in closed session. At a special city council meeting Monday, Costanzo occupied his normal seat, returning to work as if nothing happened. Just like George in...
Trump Tries to Set Expectations, and Floats Excuses, for His Debate With Biden
A few minutes into his speech at a campaign rally on Tuesday, Donald Trump asked a question of the few thousand who’d turned up to hear him speak. “Is anybody going to watch the debate?” Body in Wisconsin, Mind in Atlanta Trump was in Racine, Wisconsin, but it was clear...
Wired Wednesday: Fresno to Decide on 114% Trash Rate Hikes
GV Wire Senior reporter David Taub speaks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Kim Stephens about the 114% trash rate increases over five years that the city of Fresno proposes. The city council will take up the hikes at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
UN Commissioner Calls Israeli Army ‘One of the Most Criminal in the World’
Chris Sidoti, a member of the U.N.'s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, described the Israeli army as "one of the most criminal in the world" during a briefing on abuses since the start of Israel's Gaza war. The report detailed violations on both sides amid...
Iran’s Nuclear Expansion Raises Global Concerns, Condemnation
Iran is significantly expanding its nuclear capabilities, particularly at the heavily fortified Fordow enrichment plant, The Washington Post reports. According to confidential documents and assessments by weapons experts, this expansion could potentially triple the facility's production of enriched uranium. This development has raised concerns among Western governments and nuclear watchdogs...
Fresno Area AT&T Union Workers ‘Ready and Willing’ to Strike as Negotiations Stall
Jason Orozco, president of Communications Workers of America Local 9408 in Fresno, says workers are "ready and willing" to strike for a fair contract with AT&T. The employees have been working under an expired contract since April, Orozco said. In addition, he said that AT&T's offer raises healthcare costs and...