FRANKFURT, Germany — Ukraine's allies are wrestling with how to squeeze money out of frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv's war effort, a debate getting more urgent as Russia gains territory on the battlefield and as the outlook for Ukraine’s state finances looks shakier. At the top of the agenda as finance officials from...
Watchdog: Iran Increases Near Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile
VIENNA — Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report on Monday by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the latest in Tehran's attempts to steadily exert pressure on the international community. Iran Seeks Lessened Economic Sanctions Iran is seeking to...
RIP, Basketball and Broadcasting Great, Supreme ‘Deadhead’ Bill Walton, 71
Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the league announced on behalf of his family. Walton, who had a prolonged fight with cancer, was 71. He was...
Bulldogs to Face UC Santa Barbara in NCAAs After Amazing MW Baseball Comeback
SAN DIEGO — In the highest-scoring final game in Mountain West Championship history, Fresno State’s offensive explosion at the plate was too much for San Jose State in a 16-11 slugfest on Sunday afternoon at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The Diamond ‘Dogs captured their second MW tournament title in program history...
Newgarden Goes Back-to-Back at Indy 500 for Roger Penske’s Record-Extending 20th Win
INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden once again brought his victorious Team Penske car to a stop on the Yard of Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He found that same hole in the fence, climbed through, and was pummeled by fans celebrating his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 triumph. Everything about his victory...
Netanyahu Acknowledges ‘Tragic Mistake’ After Rafah Strike Kills Dozens of Palestinians
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Monday that a “tragic mistake” had been made after an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah set fire to a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians and killed at least 45 people, according to local officials. Israel has...
This Is the Rare Financial Merger That Will Help Working People and Small Business
As an advocate for California farmworkers' rights, I'm urging support for the Capital One-Discover merger. This alliance can deliver substantial benefits to low-income consumers and small businesses, enhancing financial access and fostering economic empowerment. Let's champion this merger for a fairer, more inclusive financial landscape. I view the proposed merger...
Amal Clooney Is Among Legal Experts Who Recommended War Crimes Charges in Israel-Hamas War
Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended that the chief prosecutor of the world's top war crimes court seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of the militant Hamas group. The human rights lawyer and wife of actor George Clooney wrote of her participation in...
Fresno Nears End of Truck Route Study. Residents & Businesses Aren’t Sure of the Impacts.
In south Fresno, where industrial job centers butt up against residential neighborhoods, the city has a map outlining large swaths of land limiting the trucks that residents say all too often zoom down school roads and pollute the air. On Wednesday, May 22, Fresno City Council authorized spending another $52,670...
The Cost to Inform California Voters? $118,000 a Page for Official Guide
What’s the cost of democracy in California? If we calculate that based just on the pages informing the state’s 22 million voters about Proposition 1 in the official March voter guide, about $8 million. Each page of the primary voter guide cost $117,880 for printing, translations, audio, mailing, and postage,...