JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a U.S. threat to withhold some arms would not prevent Israel from continuing its offensive in Gaza, indicating it might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of its closest ally. President Joe Biden has...
Bob Nelson Defends ‘Militant Positivity’ in His Farewell Speech as Outgoing FUSD Superintendent
Bob Nelson's last official act as Fresno Unified School District superintendent came during Wednesday's School Board meeting when he delivered his final Superintendent's Report. Not surprisingly, Nelson spoke at length about his gratitude to his family, friends, and the Fresno Unified community for their support and encouragement during his more...
A’s Winning Again, Seen by Small Crowd at Oakland Coliseum
OAKLAND — The Treehouse entertainment space way out in left-center field bustled between games of a doubleheader as Oakland Athletics fans relished a chance to get out of the sun on a cloudless, spectacular day in the Bay Area, for some ping-pong or to grab a cold drink. Diehard Fans...
California to Tap Generative AI Tools to Increase Services Access, Reduce Traffic Jams
SACRAMENTO — California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things, under new agreements announced Thursday as part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to harness the power of new technologies for public services. The state is...
TikTok to Start Labeling AI-Generated Content as Technology Becomes More Universal
TikTok will begin labeling content created using artificial intelligence when it's been uploaded from outside its own platform in an attempt to combat misinformation. “AI enables incredible creative opportunities, but can confuse or mislead viewers if they don’t know content was AI-generated,” the company said in a prepared statement Thursday....
163 House Democrats Voted to Protect Speaker Mike Johnson’s Job
House Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly avoided being removed from his position, largely due to the backing of House Democrats. On Wednesday, the House voted to set aside Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to remove Johnson from his role, with both Republicans and Democrats supporting this decision. Although 11 Republicans sided...
Fresno Anti-Graffiti Program Working. How Many Arrests?
Fresno is finding success defending itself from notorious graffiti vandals. Since starting the crackdown in February, the city arrested 14 of the most prolific vandals. Mayor Jerry Dyer said those 14 — plus five more that have evaded capture — caused $120,000 in property damage. The task force — a...
Torchbearers Start Olympic Flame’s Journey Through France
MARSEILLE — Joyful crowds gathered along the streets of France’s southern port of Marseille on Thursday to see torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame through the city's most emblematic sites, a day after it arrived on a majestic three-mast ship for a welcoming ceremony. It was the first leg of an...
China and US Resume Cooperation on Deportation as Chinese Immigrants Rush in From Southern Border
WASHINGTON — Beijing and Washington have quietly resumed cooperation on the deportation of Chinese immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, as the two countries are reestablishing and widening contacts following their leaders' meeting in California late last year. Surge in Illegal Immigration After China suspended cooperation in August 2022,...
Candace Parker Joins Adidas After 16-Year WNBA Career
Candace Parker has embarked on a new journey as president of women’s basketball at Adidas. The three-time WNBA champion announced her retirement as a player on April 28 after 16 seasons. On Wednesday, Adidas announced Parker will help create a platform “aimed at influencing and elevating the future of women's...