WASHINGTON — A string of security, logistical and weather problems has battered the plan to deliver desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza through a U.S. military-built pier. Broken apart by strong winds and heavy seas just over a week after it became operational, the project faces criticism that it hasn’t...
Massachusetts Fugitive ‘Bad Breath Rapist’ Captured in California After 16 Years
DANVILLE, Calif. — A fugitive dubbed the “bad breath rapist” has been arrested in the San Francisco Bay Area more than 16 years after he fled following his conviction for sexually assaulting a coworker in Massachusetts, authorities said this week. Tuen Kit Lee was found guilty at a 2007 trial...
Police Dismantle Pro-Palestinian Camp at Wayne State University in Detroit
DETROIT — Police broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment Thursday at Wayne State University in Detroit and arrested at least eight people after organizers turned down offers to meet with school officials and refused to leave. President Kimberly Andrews Espy cited health and safety concerns and disruptions to campus operations. Staff...
Fong Gone to Washington. What Happens to Vacant Assembly Seat?
Vince Fong officially resigned from the state Assembly last Friday, which will leave the seat vacant until at least December. Fong, R-Bakersfield, won a special election for Congressional District 20 on May 21, entitling him to finish the term through Jan. 3, 2025. He has not been sworn in. Congress...
Honored Nurse Fired After Calling Gaza Conflict ‘Genocide’
NEW YORK — A nurse was fired by a New York City hospital after she referred to Israel's war in Gaza as a “genocide” during a speech accepting an award. Labor and delivery nurse Hesen Jabr, who is Palestinian American, was being honored by NYU Langone Health for her compassion...
Nearly 200 Shuttered 99 Cents Only Stores to Open as Dollar Tree Locations from Texas to California
Nearly 200 shuttered 99 Cents Only stores from Texas to California will be re-opened as Dollar Tree locations after the leases were secured out of bankruptcy proceedings. The transfer of designation rights for 170 locations in Texas, Arizona, Nevada and California, along with some of the furniture, equipment and fixtures...
Amazon Gets FAA Approval That Allows It to Expand Drone Deliveries for Online Orders
Federal regulators have given Amazon key permission that will allow it to expand its drone delivery program, the company announced Thursday. In a blog post posted on its website, Seattle-based Amazon said that the Federal Aviation Administration has given its Prime Air delivery service the OK to operate drones “beyond...
Polls: Biden Is the Least Popular President in 75 Years
President Joe Biden is the least popular American president in 75 years, as reported by Newsweek. His approval rating hit a low of 38.6% on the 1,202th day of his presidency, according to FiveThirtyEight's aggregation of major polls. This is lower than any president since the 1940s when President Harry...
Phillies Finally Beat Giants at Oracle Park, Ending a 9-Game Skid There
SAN FRANCISCO — Nick Castellanos had a two-run homer among his three hits, Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in six scoreless innings, and the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday to snap a three-game losing streak. Castellanos added a double and a single as Philadelphia...
Ohtani and Smith Power Dodgers Past Reeling Mets for Road Sweep
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice, and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory on Wednesday. Smith's second homer was a tiebreaking solo shot off Adam Ottavino (1-2) to...