PHILADELPHIA — Pro-Palestinian protesters ignored a request by Drexel University's president to disband their encampment on Monday as arrests linked to campus demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide. Drexel's campus remained on lockdown, with classes being held virtually as police kept watch over the demonstration on...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Ticks Higher as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Head for More Records
NEW YORK — Most U.S. stock indexes are ticking higher on Monday and adding to their latest winning week. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in morning trading and on track to surpass its record set last week. The Nasdaq composite was 0.7% higher and likewise on pace for a...
Ramos Homers, Hicks Earns 4th Win as Giants Beat Rockies for First Series Sweep This Year
SAN FRANCISCO — Heliot Ramos hit his second big league home run, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Sunday for their first series sweep this season. Jordan Hicks (4-1) overcame a decrease in his velocity, allowing one run and three hits over five innings with...
Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What’s Behind the Weird Flavors Popping Up on Store Shelves
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New York slips in what it calls a “shock flavor,” like Hidden Valley Ranch or pizza. Surprising flavor combinations – think gravy-flavored Jones Soda or...
Red Lobster Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Days After Closing Dozens of Restaurants
Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that brought seafood to the masses with inventions like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 56-year-old chain made the filing late Sunday, days after shuttering dozens of restaurants. “This restructuring is the best path forward for...
Michael Cohen Says He Stole from Trump’s Company as Defense Presses Key Hush Money Trial Witness
NEW YORK — Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen admitted Monday to jurors in the Republican's hush money trial that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from Trump's company as defense lawyers seized on the star witness' misdeeds to attack his credibility. The landmark trial kicked back off with...
Ohtani Delivers Walk-off Single in 10th. Dodgers Have Won 20 of Last 26 Games.
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major league walk-off hit Sunday, a two-out single in the 10th inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Andy Pages hit an early two-run homer for the Dodgers, who have won 20 of 26...
Fresno Sheriff to Host Q&A on CCWs. Registration Is Open.
On Saturday, June 1, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office will hold a community event to answer questions about changes to concealed carry laws. Registration opened last week for the event at the sheriff's substation at 1129 N. Armstrong Ave. It is free, but registration is strongly encouraged. Sign up at...
GOP Makes Noncitizen Voting a Key 2024 Campaign Issue
NEW YORK — One political party is holding urgent news conferences and congressional hearings over the topic. The other says it’s a dangerous distraction meant to seed doubts before this year's presidential election. Illegal Voting Erupts as Key Issue In recent months, the specter of immigrants voting illegally in the U.S. has...
Target to Lower Prices on Thousands of Basic Items as Inflation Sends Customers Scrounging for Deals
Target plans to cut prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, from diapers to milk, as inflation cuts into household budgets and more Americans pay closer attention to their spending. The price cuts, already applied to 1,500 items, will eventually include 5,000 food, drink and essential household goods. Target...