NEW YORK — World stocks hit a record high in choppy trading with equities Wall Street ending mixed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected interest rate cut and signaled the start of a monetary policy easing cycle. The Fed cut rates by a quarter of a...
Fresno Police Arrest 9 in Gas Station Burglary, Citywide Theft Probe
Fresno police said on Wednesday that nine people were arrested after a Circle D gas station burglary on June 21 led detectives to link multiple thefts and catalytic converter burglaries across the city. Police said four suspects broke into the station at 2520 E. Olive Ave., ripped an ATM through...
Disney $233 Million Settlement With Employees Wins Approval
A California judge has approved Walt Disney's $233 million settlement with 51,478 Disneyland employees who said the entertainment company denied them a living wage. The class-action settlement won final approval on Tuesday by Judge William Claster of the Orange County Superior Court, who called the accord fair, reasonable, adequate and...
7 Edge Rushers Chargers Should Consider After Khalil Mack’s Injury
The Los Angeles Chargers could be without a key piece of the defense, as Khalil Mack exited the game Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders with an elbow injury. Mack is expected to undergo further tests to determine the severity and length of his absence. Should he miss an...
Legislation to Designate Antifa a Terror Organization to See House Action
Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump told The Center Square that he “100%” supports designating Antifa as a domestic terror organization, the U.S. House is expediting legislation to designate the group. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., introduced legislation to designate the left-wing group as a terror organization on...
Wired Wednesday: Why Did Judge Uphold Strict Fresno Smoke Shop Regs?
On Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the recent ruling a federal judge made regarding Fresno smoke shops. The business owners argued that the regulations violate equal protection under the U.S. Constitution because such rules did not...
49ers Place Another Starter on IR, Promote TE, Add New OL
The San Francisco 49ers have had some horrendous injury luck to start their 2025 season, with quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle both suffering injuries in Week 1, which will significantly impact their offensive performance until they return. Unfortunately, this trend has continued for San Francisco, as they've...
Fed’s Powell Said Central Bank Is Cutting 10% of Its Staff
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday the U.S. central bank is undergoing a notable reduction in the ranks of those who work for the institution. The Fed leader, speaking in a press conference, said the central bank is currently in the process of shedding 10% of its staff and...
US Lawmakers Want Trump to Reinstate Delay Compensation Plan for Air Travelers
WASHINGTON — A group of 77 House Democrats urged the administration of President Donald Trump on Wednesday to reinstate a plan to compensate U.S. air travelers for delays caused by airlines that was championed by his predecessor. On September 4, the Transportation Department said it would abandon a plan proposed...
US Hits All-Time Low in K-12 Education Satisfaction, Gallup Poll Shows
Just 35% of Americans are satisfied with the overall quality of K-12 education in the United States, a Gallup survey released Tuesday shows — the lowest level on record. The figure represents an eight percentage-point drop from last year and edges below prior low points seen in 2000 and 2023....