TEL AVIV, Israel — An Iranian-made drone sent by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Tel Aviv on Friday, leaving one person dead and at least 10 wounded in the group’s first lethal strike into Israel. The Aerial Strike The aerial strike rumbled through the center of the city near the U.S....
Biden’s Campaign Chair Acknowledges Support ‘Slippage’ but Says He’s Staying in the Race
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's campaign is insisting anew that he is not stepping aside as he faces the stark reality that many Democrats at the highest levels want him to bow out of the 2024 election to make way for a new nominee and try to prevent widespread party losses...
What Undecided Voters Thought of Trump’s Speech: Mostly, Not Much
Former President Donald Trump began his prime-time speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday with a message of unity, presenting a softer image of himself that appeared aimed at courting undecided voters. But then he went on for an hour and a half, a long verbal walk through the...
Challengers, Incumbents File Early in Fresno-Area School Board Races
Challengers and some incumbents in Fresno-area School Board races got off to a fast start this week filing the required paperwork with the Fresno County Elections Office to be on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Two Clovis Unified School District trustees, Hugh Awtrey and Yolanda Moore, were among the...
‘Trumpmania’: Hulk Hogan Rips Off His Shirt, and Republicans Go Wild
Hulk Hogan, the theatrical former professional wrestler, teed up former President Donald Trump on Thursday at the Republican National Convention with a rousing speech in which he ripped off his suit jacket and shirt, revealing a red Trump-Vance tank top to raucous cheers. Trump is Hogan's 'Hero' Hogan, whose real...
Top UN Court Says Israel’s Presence in Occupied Palestinian Territories Is Illegal
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The top U.N. court says Israel's presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is “unlawful” and called on it to end. The Court's Non-Binding Opinion The International Court of Justice said in its non-binding opinion issued Friday that Israel has abused its status as the occupying power...
Widespread Technology Outage Disrupts Flights, Banks, Media Outlets and Companies Around the World
FRANKFURT, Germany — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday after a faulty software update disrupted companies and services around the world and highlighted their dependence on just a handful of providers. The trouble with the update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike...
If Californians Vote to Ban Slavery This Fall, Will Prisoners Get a Raise?
Californians in the November election will vote on a ballot measure that would change the state Constitution to ban the practice of forced labor in jails and prisons, a proposal advocates say would wipe out a legacy of enslavement that dates to the 19th century. If Proposition 6 passes, correctional...
California Helped GOP Take Control of the House in 2022. Biden’s Decision Could Swing Districts in 2024.
As Democrats in California and across the country scramble to decide if they want President Joe Biden to remain in the race, a concerned U.S. Rep. Mike Levin of San Juan Capistrano had two options: Speak out, or hold back. Both were the wrong choice in the eyes of the...
Wine Judging Explained: How Taste Buds and Palates Evolve
Have you ever wondered how the wine judges score wine? Tony Kirk, owner of Birdstone Winery, explains the process on how wine is judged.