Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history. Others scored more points, others grabbed more rebounds, others had more blocks, others made more steals. But never had there been a player who, in Year 1 of his career, posted all these averages — at least 21.4 points,...
Murray Tosses Heat Pack, Coach Screams at Officials as Frustrated Nuggets Lose Again
DENVER — Jamal Murray lost his cool on the bench and tossed a heat pack onto the court. It was the Denver Nuggets' frustration boiling over. Irritated by no-calls and irate over missed calls, the Nuggets melted down in a 106-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of...
India Votes in Third Phase of National Elections; Modi Escalates His Rhetoric Against Muslims
NEW DELHI — Millions of Indian voters across 93 constituencies were casting ballots on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi mounted an increasingly shrill election campaign, ramping up polarizing rhetoric in incendiary speeches that have targeted the Muslim minority. Modi's Controversial Remarks In recent campaign rallies, Modi has called Muslims...
Fresno State Students Bring Home Wins From Model UN Competition
Fresno State’s inaugural Model United Nations team returned home with multiple wins after attending the 73rd Model United Nations of the Far West Conference in San Francisco in April. Fresno State’s team consisted of seniors Thomas E. Bell, Christopher Boyles, Madison Fuller, Cree Fuller, Jesus Lopez and Julian Lopez; juniors...
New York Governor Regrets Saying Black Kids in The Bronx Don’t Know What a Computer Is
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she regrets making an offhand remark that suggested Black children in the Bronx do not know what the word “computer” means. Hochul, a Democrat, made the extemporaneous comment Monday while being interviewed at a large business conference in California to discuss...
Boy Scouts of America Changing Name to More Inclusive Scouting America After Years of Woes
IRVING, Texas — The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion.The organization steeped...
Israeli Forces Seize Rafah Crossing in Gaza, Threatening Aid and Putting Cease-Fire Talks on Edge
CAIRO — An Israeli tank brigade seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing Tuesday as Israel brushed off urgent warnings from close allies and launched an incursion into the southern city even as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas remained on a knife’s edge. The U.N. warned of a potential collapse...
Testifying in Hush Money Trial, Porn Actor Stormy Daniels Describes First Meeting Trump
NEW YORK — Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, prepared to testify about a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had in 2006 that resulted in her being paid off to keep silent during the presidential election 10...
How to Prepare Your Cellphone for a Protest
Protesting is a part of the democratic process. Whatever you’re protesting or counter-protesting, here are some simple steps to take before hitting the streets. Gaza solidarity encampments have appeared on college campuses across California and the nation, joining a growing wave of protests against Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza. Before...
Ohtani Hits 11th Homer and Buehler Returns as Dodgers Clip Marlins for 4th Straight Win
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday night in Walker Buehler's first major league start in nearly two years. Ohtani became the first big leaguer to reach 11 homers this season when...