WASHINGTON — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in people who inherit two copies of a worrisome gene. Scientists have long known a gene called APOE4 is one of many things that can increase people’s risk for Alzheimer's, including simply getting...
Sierra Records Snowiest Day of the Season With Potent Storm
The storm that drenched Fresno on Saturday also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada. “Did anyone have the snowiest day of the 2023/2024 season being in May on their winter bingo card?” the University of California, Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab asked...
The Ideas Letter Explores Diverse Perspectives on Global Issues
In its latest issue, The Ideas Letter delves into a myriad of pressing global issues, offering diverse perspectives and critical analyses. The ongoing conflict in Gaza takes center stage, with contributors like Mark Mazower, Chris Ngwodo, and Daniel Levy shedding light on different aspects of the crisis. Mazower challenges the...
Armenia Offers Safe Home for Gaza Manuscripts, Denounces Civilian Targeting
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip during an interview with Al Jazeera, highlighting Armenia’s strong opposition to the targeting of civilian populations. "We firmly condemn the targeting of civilians. In Nagorno-Karabakh, we witnessed a similar crisis where over 100,000 Armenians were forced to...
Columbia University Cancels Main Commencement After Weeks of Pro-Palestinian Protests
NEW YORK — Columbia University canceled its large university-wide commencement ceremony Monday following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that have roiled its campus and others across the U.S., but said students will still be able to celebrate at a series of smaller, school-based ceremonies this week and next. Universities Grapple with...
Slumping Giants Fall Again to Red-Hot Phillies. Rookie Gets Start for SF Today.
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper launched a three-run homer, Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 18 games and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory. J.T. Realmuto added three hits for the surging Phillies, who have won nine of 10...
Trump Fined $1,000 for Gag Order Violation in Hush Money Case as Judge Warns of Possible Jail Time
NEW YORK — The judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial fined him $1,000 on Monday for violating his gag order once again and sternly warned the former president that additional violations could result in jail time. The fine marks the second time since the trial began last month...
Merced County Deputy Ranks So Depleted That Sheriff Warnke Goes on Calls
Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke is sounding the alarm over a public safety crisis due to a severe shortage of deputies. The staffing crisis has reached a point where Warnke has had to respond to emergency calls. For example, the sheriff's office recently received a call from a woman regarding...
Russia Warns Britain and Plans Nuclear Drills Over the West’s Possible Deepening Role in Ukraine
Russia on Monday threatened to strike British military facilities and said it would hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid sharply rising tensions over comments by senior Western officials about possibly deeper involvement in the war in Ukraine. After summoning the British ambassador to the Foreign Ministry,...
Ohtani Blasts Two More HRs as Dodgers Sweep Braves
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series. Ohtani launched a hanging curveball from Braves started Max Fried 412 feet over the center field fence for a...