WASHINGTON — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes this weekend. Friday’s vote produced a seldom-seen outcome...
Full Jury and 6 Alternates Seated in Trump’s Hush Money Trial
NEW YORK — A jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated on Friday in former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial. The completion of the jury selection process tees up the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president for opening statements and weeks of testimony in...
Wired Wednesday: How High Will the Price of Gold & Silver Go?
GV Wire reporter Edward Smith explores the hot market for precious metals such as gold and silver with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Kim Stephens.
How 4/20 Grew From Humble Roots to Marijuana’s High Holiday
SEATTLE — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts. This year’s edition provides an occasion for activists to reflect on how far their...
Taylor Swift Drops 15 New Songs on Double Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’
NEW YORK — Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No. The Surprise Release On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” an amalgamation of her previous work and reflecting the artist who — at the peak of...
Lamborghini’s Race Evolution: From Tractors to the Track
Lamborghini, a name synonymous with automotive elegance and raw power, has made an indelible mark on the racing world with its evolution into high-performance race cars. However, the brand's journey to the racetrack is as fascinating as the vehicles it produces. The story begins with Ferruccio Lamborghini, originally a manufacturer...
Biden Administration Restricts Oil and Gas Leasing in 13 Million Acres of Alaska’s Petroleum Reserve
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Biden administration said Friday it will restrict new oil and gas leasing on 13 million acres (5.3 million hectares) of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to help protect wildlife such as caribou and polar bears as the Arctic continues to warm. Controversy Over Oil Resources...
Logan Webb’s Seven Dominant Innings Help Giants Blank Diamondbacks
SAN FRANCISCO — Logan Webb retired 19 straight batters on his way to seven smooth innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Thursday night to open a four-game series. Webb (2-1) struck out five and induced 13 groundball outs, allowing just two hits and a walk...
San Francisco Mayor Announces the City Will Receive Pandas from China
San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.” San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the panda loan in Beijing on Friday, alongside officials from China Wildlife Conservation Association, or CWCA. It will be San...
49ers to Pick 1st Round for First Time Since 2021
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers will no longer be spectators on the opening night of the NFL draft. After sitting out round one the past two years thanks to a pricey decision to trade up for quarterback Trey Lance in 2021, the 49ers will be in position to...