THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Britain said it would buy 12 F-35A stealth fighter-bombers, enabling the country’s military to once again have the capacity to deliver nuclear weapons from the air, in an announcement timed to this week’s NATO summit in The Hague. The new planes, once delivered, can carry both...
California Cops Save Baby Trapped in Hot Car
A baby was rescued from a hot car in Corona last week after officers found him alone inside with the engine off and windows rolled up, the Corona Police Department said in a statement. Police responded to a call on June 17 reporting the child left unattended in the vehicle....
Iran’s ‘Paper Tiger’ Leadership Will Fall, Predicts Nobel Peace Laureate Ebadi
LONDON -Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi said on Wednesday Iran's war with Israel had revealed the weakness of its "paper tiger" leadership, predicting that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be toppled in a peaceful revolution. She spoke a day after a shaky ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald...
Republicans Dangle Reprieve From Tax Retaliation as Trump Bill Heads Toward Votes
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...