The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, the government’s strongest indication yet that vaping flavors can reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking. The FDA said it authorized four menthol e-cigarettes from NJOY, the vaping brand recently acquired by tobacco giant...
The Supreme Court Upholds a Gun Control Law Intended to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal gun control law that is intended to protect victims of domestic violence. In their first Second Amendment case since they expanded gun rights in 2022, the justices ruled 8-1 in favor of a 1994 ban on firearms for people under restraining orders...
How Biden and Trump are Taking Very Different Approaches to Preparing for Next Week’s Debate
NEW YORK — President Joe Biden begins an intense period of private preparations Friday at Camp David for what may be the most consequential presidential debate in decades. The 81-year-old Democrat's team is aware he cannot afford an underwhelming performance when he faces Republican rival Donald Trump for 90 minutes...
FBI Raids Several California Homes, Including Oakland Mayor’s
OAKLAND — Federal authorities raided a home belonging to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao early Thursday as part of a California investigation that included a search of at least two other houses, officials said. FBI agents carried boxes out of 80 Maiden Lane, a four-bedroom home that property records link to...
The 49ers Sign 1st-Round Pick Ricky Pearsall to a 4-Year Contract
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers have signed first-round pick Ricky Pearsall to a four-year contract worth a fully guaranteed $12.5 million. The deal announced Thursday means all eight players from San Francisco's draft class are now under contract well before the start of training camp. The Niners took...
The Lakers Appoint JJ Redick as New Head Coach
LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the Lakers hadn't yet publicly announced the decision to hire the former guard...
The Latest | Armenia Recognizes Palestinian State Amid Gaza Child Malnutrition Crisis
Armenia said it would recognize a Palestinian state on Friday, prompting Israel to summon its ambassador for what the Foreign Ministry described as a “severe reprimand.” Three-quarters of the 193 United Nations member nations have recognized a Palestinian state, including Ireland and Spain, although none of the major Western powers has...
Missing Four-Year-Old Boy at Huntington Lake Is Found, Sheriff’s Office Says
Update, 8:50 a.m., Friday, June 21 A Fresno County Sheriff Office's spokesman told GV Wire on Friday morning that Christian Ramirez, a missing 4-year-old boy, was found at Huntington Lake. The youth was described as physically OK, but tired and hungry. He was found not too far from camp. Original...
Fresno Trash Rate Protest Fails. Decision Rests with Council Next Week.
Not enough Fresno trash ratepayers turned in protest cards to thwart a proposed 114% rate hike over five years. The Fresno City Council will take one more week to decide whether to reject or approve the increases. After hearing the pros and cons for nearly two hours, the council is...
Donovan Homers, Cardinals Beat Giants in Game Honoring Willie Mays and Negro Leagues
BIRMINGHAM — Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer and a double and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in the Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field on Thursday night. The 114-year-old Rickwood Field is the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S. and former home to...