WASHINGTON — Eight years since its historic first march, the Women's March is returning Saturday to the nation's capital just before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Rebranded and reorganized, the rally has a new name — the People's March — as a means to broaden support, especially during a reflective moment...
Trump Arrives in Washington for Inaugural Celebrations Marking Return to Power
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will return to Washington Saturday to kick off days of pageantry to herald his second inauguration as president, four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the Capitol. The ritualistic changing of power will get underway as...
Bird Flu Resurges in Michigan Poultry: Expert Discusses Risks to Humans and Animals
After a relatively quiet fall, there's been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan. When state officials announced on Dec. 16, 2024, that bird flu had been found in another poultry facility in Ottawa County, it was the first time the H5N1 virus had been detected in Michigan...
Is Capitalism Falling Out of Favor? We Analyzed 400,000 News Stories to Find Out
Capitalism, communism and socialism are the world's three major economic systems. While the phrase "economic system" may seem like a yawn, countless people have fought and died in major wars over which one should dominate. Shifts from one system to another, like the 1989 fall of communism in much of...
Water News: Pact Secures Federal Money for Dam Raise, Promotions at Westlands
As the federal government and the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority reached a cost-sharing agreement to raise the B.F. Sisk Dam, securing $295 million in grants, one major water district supplied by that dam gave promotions to two long-serving staff members. Once the deputy general manager of resources, Russ Freeman...
Israel’s Cabinet Approves Deal for Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release
JERUSALEM — Israel's Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a step closer to ending their deadliest and most destructive fighting ever. The government announced the approval after...
Attorneys Say Utility May Have Destroyed Evidence of What Caused Deadly LA-Area Fire
LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for a woman who is among thousands who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire outside Los Angeles say Southern California Edison crews working to repair and restore power in the area may have destroyed evidence that could help determine what sparked the wildfire. The fire...
Prized Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Says He’ll Sign With Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives long expected. The San...
Valley Congressmen and GOP Leaders Will Attend Trump Inauguration
Update, 1/17/25: Since this story first published, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and members of his entourage said they will no longer attend the inauguration because of the venue change. Originally scheduled to take place outside the U.S. Capitol, President–elect Donald Trump moved the ceremony indoors to the rotunda because of...
Walmart Breaks into Luxury Resale Market, Will Offer Chanel, Fendi, Prada, Other Brands
Walmart is making a bold move into the luxury market by partnering with resale platform Rebag to offer high-end pre-owned items on its online marketplace. Starting from January 16, shoppers have had access to over 27,000 luxury products from brands such as Chanel, Fendi, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. This strategic...