Pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused major traffic issues Monday across the San Francisco Bay Area, including on I-880 in Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge. The demonstrations were part of a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Palestine, pro-Gaza supporters said. A third Pro-Palestinian protest has blocked southbound I-880 in West Oakland....
Biden’s Embrace of Trump’s Tariffs Could Spell Trouble for His Reelection: Fareed Zakaria
Persistent inflation pressures for the third consecutive month are posing challenges for the Federal Reserve in its efforts to lower interest rates, potentially hindering economic growth, writes op-ed columnist Fareed Zakaria. This situation also raises concerns for President Biden's reelection prospects. Economists are uncertain about the exact causes of this...
Ship That Caused Bridge Collapse Had Apparent Electrical Issues While Still Docked, Source Says
BALTIMORE — The massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical issues before it left port, someone with knowledge of the situation said on Monday, hours after the FBI said it was investigating whether any laws might have been broken. The Dali left...
Bureau of Prisons to Close California Women’s Prison Where Inmates Have Been Subjected to Sex Abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons said Monday it is planning to close a women's prison in California known as the “rape club” despite attempts to reform the troubled facility after an investigation exposed rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse. Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters said in a statement that the agency...
Rosario, Pinto Homer off Snell in His Return to Tropicana Field as Rays Beat Giants
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Amed Rosario and René Pinto homered off Blake Snell in his return to Tropicana Field, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 on Sunday. Rosario hit a two-run homer during a three-run first and Pinto had a fourth-inning three-run drive. The light-hitting...
Are Americans Feeling Like They Get Enough Sleep? Dream On, a New Gallup Poll Says
NEW YORK — If you're feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll. But in the...
Profar’s Tiebreaking 3-Run Double in 7th Inning Lifts Padres Over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Jurickson Profar broke a seventh-inning tie with a three-run double, Jackson Merrill had three hits and the San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Sunday to take two of three in their weekend series. Profar's bases-loaded drive off the center-field wall against J.P. Feyereisen...
Tesla Is Planning to Lay Off 10% of Its Workers After Dismal 1Q Sales
DETROIT — After reporting dismal first-quarter sales, Tesla is planning to lay off about a tenth of its workforce as it tries to cut costs, multiple media outlets reported Monday. CEO Elon Musk's Announcement CEO Elon Musk detailed the plans in a memo sent to employees. The layoffs could affect...
Alton Brown Wants to Find Good Eats in Fresno
Alton Brown does not want to get into any local Fresno culinary debate. He just wants to come to town and have some good eats. The Food Network star, author, and lecturer appears in Fresno for the San Joaquin Valley Town Hall on Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. The...
The Latest | World Leaders Urge Israel Not to Retaliate for the Iranian Drone and Missile Attack
World leaders are urging Israel not to retaliate after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron told the BBC on Monday the U.K. does not support a retaliatory strike, while French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris will try to...