Recent polling indicates a decline in President Donald Trump's approval ratings as he implements new global trade policies in his second term. The Economist/YouGov poll reveals that 51% of Americans disapprove of Trump's job performance, while 43% approve, resulting in a net approval of negative 8 points. This marks a...
CA Insurance Commissioner Lara Used Campaign Funds for $30K in High-End Meals
As California deals with destructive wildfires and an insurance crisis, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is under fire for his extravagant spending habits. An investigation by The San Francisco Standard reveals that Lara has been using a campaign committee, ostensibly for a lieutenant governor run, to fund nearly $30,000 in meals...
How Diplomatic Engagement With Iran Could Work Under Trump
U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to meet Saturday in Oman in what could mark a significant diplomatic opening for former President Donald Trump — one that evaded his predecessor, Joe Biden, Trita Parsi writes in a recent Time article. After weeks of private correspondence and public threats, Trump ordered...
Saturday’s Spring Fest to Showcase Free, Low-Cost Activities for Fresno Kids
Fresno families looking for engaging activities for their children will have a golden opportunity at Spring Fest, hosted by city councilmember Tyler Maxwell and the PARCS Department. The free community event takes place Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at Einstein Park, 3566 E. Dakota Ave., Fresno, CA 93726. Over 40...
Staged Crashes and Insurance Fraud: Is Your California Commute a Target?
Insurance fraud through staged car accidents is a rising problem in California, with the state receiving over 20,000 fraud reports annually. Capt. Eric Hood of the California Department of Insurance describes Southern California as "the fraud capital of California." He explains various schemes criminals use, such as the "sudden stop,"...
Russia Says Trump’s Threats Against Iran Could Trigger ‘Global Catastrophe’
Moscow has issued a stern warning against President Trump's recent threats of military action against Iran, calling such rhetoric "unacceptable" and cautioning that strikes on nuclear facilities could trigger a catastrophic regional crisis. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova made Moscow's position clear during a Thursday press briefing, stating, "The...
China Halts Approvals for New US Investment Projects
According to a Bloomberg report cited by Investing.com, China has introduced new limitations affecting its local companies planning investments in the United States. People familiar with the situation indicate that branches of the National Development and Reform Commission have been told to stop processing applications for new US-focused investment projects,...
Startup Offers Controversial Microplastic Blood Cleansing Treatment
A London-based startup, Clarify Clinics, is offering a service designed to cleanse blood of microplastics and other toxins, according to an article in Wired. The treatment, which starts at £9,750 ($12,636), involves drawing blood, separating the plasma, filtering it through a specialized column intended to trap microplastics and undesirable chemicals,...
President Trump’s Tariffs Could Be the Political Tipping Point
President Donald Trump called it "Liberation Day" on Wednesday as he unveiled reciprocal tariffs, but experts warn the move could create political challenges and economic hardships for his supporters if his promises to overhaul the economy fall short, Reuters reported. Trump and his allies argue the tariffs will rejuvenate U.S....
Big Brands Spend Just Enough on X to Avoid Musk’s ‘Naughty List’
Major brands are allocating light advertising budgets to Elon Musk's X platform to avoid potential conflicts with the billionaire owner, according to Ars Technica. Marketing execs reveal that companies feel pressured to maintain a presence on X, particularly following Musk's prominent role in President Trump's administration and recent legal actions...