Most American dairy cows are milked by immigrants. On Dale Hemminger’s farm in upstate New York, the cows are milked by robots. When a cow wants to be milked, it walks up to a machine that cleans its udder, attaches cups to its teats, draws the milk and dispenses a...
UK Pledges $205 Million to Send US Weapons to Ukraine
Defense minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. PURL was set up last summer to keep U.S. weapons flowing to Ukraine at a time when new U.S. military...
Iran’s Missile Program Tops Israel’s Concerns as Netanyahu Meets Trump
WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump warns that he may once again launch a military attack against Iran, he usually focuses on the threat of the country one day being able to build a nuclear bomb. But for Israel, Iran’s bitter enemy, there is a far more urgent concern: an...
Madera Police Say Pedestrian Struck Saturday in Collision Has Died
A 72-year-old pedestrian struck in a collision on Saturday has died from her injuries, the Madera Police Department reported on Wednesday. The department extended condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones, calling the incident a tragic reminder of the importance of safe driving. Officials urged drivers to remain attentive,...
US Brings Dozens of Foreign Military Chiefs to Washington
WASHINGTON — Dozens of military chiefs from the Western Hemisphere gathered Wednesday in Washington for the first time to discuss a wide range of security issues that the Trump administration says are paramount to safeguarding the United States. A Strategic Pivot to the Americas The rare meeting to strengthen regional...
Fresno County Authorities Search for Family of Deceased Man
The Fresno County Sheriff–Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating relatives of William Rivera, 62, of Fresno, who recently passed away. Staff at the Coroner’s Office have searched personal records but have been unable to contact any family members. Finding immediate relatives is necessary for the Coroner’s...
Fresno Man Dies at Local Hospital, Authorities Seek Help Locating Family
The Fresno County Sheriff–Coroner’s Office is seeking help from the public to locate relatives of Timothy Higuera, 68, of Fresno. Higuera recently died at a local hospital. According to the sheriff’s office, staff have reviewed multiple personal records but have been unable to contact any family members. Officials say locating...
Two Boys, 8 and 9, Die After Falling Through Ice in Oklahoma
Two boys, ages 8 and 9, died after falling through ice on Bird Creek in Osage County on Saturday, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies received a 911 call at about 7:13 p.m. reporting that residents and first responders had located the first victim in the water near the...
Iran Commemorates Revolution, With US Warships Lurking Off the Coast
CAIRO — Iran’s government on Wednesday marked the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution with mass rallies across the country, a show of defiance at a time when precarious nuclear negotiations with Washington could give way to another regional war. Defiance Under the Shadow of War The annual celebration commemorates...
S&P 500, Dow Muted After Jobs Data. Alphabet, Microsoft Drag on Nasdaq
Wall Street indexes lost steam on Wednesday following a renewed selloff in software stocks, while investors assessed stronger-than-expected employment data that lowered the bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. The three main indexes started the session on a strong note, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hitting their highest...