WASHINGTON — The White House expects the Federal Reserve to at least consider a possible larger rate cut when it meets later this month after last month's job data showed a "disappointing" labor market, U.S. President Donald Trump's economic advisor said on Friday. "The main market expectation is 25 basis...
Dollar Falls Sharply After Jobs Data Misses Expectations
The U.S. dollar fell sharply against major peers on Friday after crucial monthly jobs data showed that American employers hired fewer workers than expected, which likely guarantees a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Labor Department data showed that nonfarm payrolls increased by only 22,000 jobs last month, far short of the...
BUNT., The Chainsmokers to Release New Song Before Fresno’s Dog Daze Fest. Here’s How It Sounds
BUNT. has teamed up with The Chainsmokers and Izzy Bizu for a new single, “Spaces,” that released Friday. The track is going to be an instant cardio addition for my gym playlists. “Spaces” was debuted by BUNT. at Lollapalooza earlier this month and is described as equally festival-ready and cinematic....
Biden Had Surgery to Remove Cancerous Cells, NBC News Reports
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove cancerous cells from his skin, NBC News reported on Thursday, citing a spokesperson. — (Reporting by Jasper Ward; editing by Scott Malone)
Trump Administration Considering Banning Trans People From Buying Guns, US Media Reports
The U.S. Justice Department is considering proposals to prevent transgender people from buying guns, U.S. media reported on Thursday. CNN, citing unnamed sources, described talks on the matter as "preliminary in nature" and said they stemmed from last week's shooting at a Catholic church in Minnesota, which left two children dead and 17...
Can Fresno State Conquer Oregon State in Corvallis for the 1st Time Since 1991?
Fresh off a dominating victory, the Fresno State football team has no illusions about the challenge it faces Saturday afternoon in Corvallis, Oregon. Oregon State is coming off a stinging 34-15 home-field loss in which the visiting Cal Bears outplayed the Beavers in virtually every phase. Thus Oregon State enters...
Measure C Committee Adds Light Rail to Fresno Transportation List
Light rail will be on the menu for Fresno County's transportation tax plan as the Measure C steering committee voted overwhelmingly to add it for consideration. The proposal comes as the Fresno Council of Governments received funds to study whether light is feasible in the county. On Aug. 27, the...
Trump to Order Department of Defense Renamed the ‘Department of War,’ Official Says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War," a White House official said on Thursday. The order would authorize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Defense Department, and subordinate officials to use secondary titles such as...
Fresno County Fire Near Coalinga Expands to 17,600 Acres, 7% Contained
A wildfire burning in Fresno County grew to 17,638 acres Thursday afternoon with just 7% containment as crews faced triple-digit heat and steep terrain, CalFire said. The Salt 14-2 Fire, which started Tuesday near Jacalitos Creek Road in Coalinga, is burning in the footprint of the 2017 Garza Fire. Officials...
Madera County Authorities Investigate Report of Man Offering Ride to Child Near School
Authorities are investigating after a 10-year-old student reported being approached by a man offering him a ride near Sierra View Elementary School in Madera on Thursday morning, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said. The fifth grader told deputies that around 7:44 a.m., a light gray Jeep Gladiator pulled up alongside...