WASHINGTON - A tax proposal that would enable U.S. President Donald Trump to retaliate against countries that impose taxes that he considers unfair could be removed from a sweeping budget bill, if an international deal can be struck before it passes, top White House and congressional Republicans said on Wednesday....
How a Birthday Boat Ride on Lake Tahoe Turned Tragic
The weekend seemed perfect for a summer excursion on the azure waters of Lake Tahoe. Josh Pickles, a DoorDash executive, took several family members and friends on his boat to celebrate his mother’s 71st birthday. His wife, Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, stayed home to care for their infant daughter. But sunshine suddenly...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Kimberly Ann Harris
June 25, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Kimberly Ann Harris Suspects Date of Birth: January 2, 1967 Physical Description: Black Female, 5’ 4, 200 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Assault with a deadly weapon Warrant Number: F24900632 Synopsis of the Case: Kimberly Ann Harris is...
Trump Says Spain Will Pay More in Trade Deal After Refusal to Meet NATO Defense Spending Targets
THE HAGUE - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will make Spain pay twice as much for a trade deal after the country's refusal to meet a NATO defense spending target of 5% of gross domestic product. NATO leaders backed a big increase in defense spending...
Fresno County Wildfire Near Coalinga Grows to 852 Acres, 65% Contained
Update on June 25, 2025 at 4:35 p.m. CalFire is reporting that the Dias Fire is 65% contained. Update on June 25, 2025 at 3:45 p.m. CalFire is reporting that the fire has grown to 852 acres with no containment. Update on June 25, 2025 at 11:15 a.m. CalFire reports the...
Oil Prices Gain on Signs of Strong US Demand
NEW YORK - Oil prices rose over 1% on Wednesday, recovering from a sharp slide early this week, as data showed relatively strong U.S. demand, and as investors assessed the stability of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Brent crude futures were up 82 cents, or 1.2%, at $67.96 a...
Trump Says He Will Speak to Putin Soon About Ending Ukraine War
THE HAGUE - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday after talks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that he is considering sending more Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine to help Kyiv fend off Russian attacks. Trump said the anti-missile missiles are "very hard to get" but that "we are going to...
Mexico Home Shooting Kills at Least 10 Including Children
MEXICO CITY - At least 10 people were killed and more injured in a shooting at a home in the central Mexican city of Irapuato on Tuesday night, including children, authorities said. "It is an appalling multiple homicide and an investigation is being carried out," Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said...
US New Home Sales Fall More Than Expected in May, Inventory Rises
WASHINGTON - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell more than expected in May as high mortgage rates sapped demand, boosting the supply of unsold houses on the market. New home sales units dropped 13.7% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 623,000 units last month, the Commerce Department's Census...
Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Pressure on Netanyahu for Ceasefire
TEL AVIV - The Israeli military said seven soldiers were killed in a single attack in southern Gaza on Tuesday, the military's deadliest day in the territory since it broke a ceasefire with Hamas in March. A lieutenant, three staff sergeants and three sergeants, members of a combat engineering battalion,...