PITTSBURGH - President Donald Trump will announce $70 billion in artificial-intelligence and energy investments on Tuesday, according to a White House official and a person familiar with the initiatives. Trump will reveal details of these new initiatives at an event near Pittsburgh, where he will be joined by Republican Senator...
Fire at Boston-Area Senior Living Facility Kills at Least Nine
A fire that broke out at an assisted living facility for the elderly near Boston on Sunday night killed at least nine people and injured 30 others, authorities said. About 70 people lived at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where the fire broke out about...
Arizona Governor Wants Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire
As a wildfire at the Grand Canyon National Park that left dozens of structures in cinders continued to flare Monday, the governor of Arizona questioned the federal government’s decision to manage the blaze using a strategy that preventively burns fuel-rich vegetation. The Dragon Bravo fire, which was ignited by a...
Egypt Says Israel-EU Agreement Has Not Increased Aid to Gaza
BRUSSELS - Egypt's foreign minister said on Monday that the flow of aid into Gaza has not increased despite an agreement last week between Israel and the European Union that should have had that result. "Nothing has changed (on the ground)," Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told reporters ahead of...
US Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump to Gut Education Department
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump's administration to resume dismantling the Department of Education, part of his bid to shrink the federal government's role in education in favor of more control by the states. In the latest high court win for...
Oil Falls as Trump Gives Russia 50 Days to Avoid New Sanctions
NEW YORK - Oil prices settled down on Monday by more than $1, as investors weighed new threats from U.S. President Donald Trump for sanctions on buyers of Russian oil that may affect global supplies, while still worried about Trump's tariffs. Brent crude futures settled $1.15, or 1.63%, lower to...
Sick of Loud Ads on Netflix? A Proposed California Law Turns Down the Volume
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Ever been streaming a show or a movie and been jolted out of your entertainment reverie by an ad so loud it felt like it rattled the windows? If California’s lawmakers have their way, those blaring commercials on...
Fresno Airport Director Henry Thompson Dies. He Led Major Expansion
Fresno's airport director, Henry L. Thompson died, the city said in a news release Monday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Henry L. Thompson, director of aviation for the city of Fresno," City Manager Georgeanne White said. "On behalf of myself and Mayor (Jerry)...
Woman Airlifted After Injury on Madera County’s Lewis Creek Trail
A Southern California woman in her 40s was rescued Sunday after suffering a serious ankle injury while hiking with family on the Lewis Creek Trail near Corlieu Falls. According to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, the woman misstepped on the 3.7 mile trail and was unable to walk due to...
Valadao, Other California GOP Members of Congress Might Regret Backing Trump’s Megabill
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Just minutes after the House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” to overhaul federal taxes and health care spending, the National Republican Campaign Committee issued a statement touting Rep. David Valadao’s vote for the controversial...