KYIV, Feb 11 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday the U.S. needed to put more pressure on Russia if it wanted the war to end by summer, adding it was unclear whether Moscow would attend U.S.-brokered peace talks next week. The Ukrainian leader, who has said previously that...
Visalia Opens Registration for Spring 2026 Parks and Recreation Programs
Registration is now open for Visalia Parks & Recreation’s Spring 2026 programs, classes and events, city officials announced. The city’s Spring edition of its Live & Play activity guide offers a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages, from youth sports and fitness classes to arts, music and special events....
Musk Says xAI Was Reorganized, Leading to Some Layoffs
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Elon Musk said on Wednesday that xAI has laid off some employees as part of a broader reorganization aimed at improving efficiency as the artificial intelligence firm expands. The latest changes at xAI come days after Musk's SpaceX said it will purchase xAI to create a...
How Hate Groups and Terrorists Use Gaming Platforms to Recruit Young Children
Taking a page from the child molesters’ playbook, hate groups and terrorist organizations are exploiting games such as Minecraft and Roblox and other popular online platforms to recruit a new generation of extremists, researchers say. A Surge in Youth Radicalization Across Europe and North America, children now account for 42%...
NATO Is Stepping Up Arctic Security. Here’s Why.
Bombers, fighter jets, missiles and nuclear-capable submarines. Over the past year alone, analysts have documented dozens of times Russia has displayed these machines of military might in the Arctic. Now, NATO forces are combining their own ongoing operations in the Arctic to more quickly track and, if necessary, stop what...
Dawson’s Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the star of 1990s teen drama "Dawson's Creek," died on Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer, his wife announced on social media. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith,...
Museum of Tolerance Visits Fresno Unified, Leads Lessons Combating Prejudice
The Mobile Museum of Tolerance has been visiting Fresno Unified high schools, leading innovative education workshops designed to combat hate and intolerance. Last week, the traveling museum parked its van, equipped with large screens, surround sound and rows of seats, inside Roosevelt High School. Facilitators welcomed students, sharing immersive presentations...
Agents Scour Hills Near Guthrie Home After a Man Is Questioned and Let Go
TUCSON, Ariz. — FBI agents were scouring roadways in the foothills near Nancy Guthrie’s home north of Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday, hours after the release of a man who was detained during a traffic stop near the Mexican border and questioned in relation to her disappearance. The man’s release, hours...
States Weigh Bills to Allow People to Make Their Own Electricity
As the Trump administration stymies hundreds of commercial solar and wind projects nationwide, legislators in 24 states want to literally put the power in the hands of the people by allowing modest solar energy systems on balconies, porches and backyards. A Grassroots Solar Movement Last year, in an unanimous vote,...
US January Budget Deficit Falls to $95 Billion as Revenue Gains Outpace Spending Growth
The U.S. government posted a $95 billion budget deficit in January, down $34 billion or 26% from a year earlier as revenue gains including customs duties outpaced growth in outlays, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday. Adjusting for routine calendar shifts in benefit payments due to holidays, weekends and other...