U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he might block Exxon Mobil from investing in Venezuela after the oil major's CEO called the country "uninvestable" during a White House meeting last week. Exxon CEO Darren Woods told Trump that Venezuela would need to change its laws before it could...
FDA Decisions on Abortion Pill Were Based on Science, New Analysis Finds
The abortion pill mifepristone is one of the most politically contentious medications in the United States, one increasingly targeted by anti-abortion activists trying to limit its availability and championed by abortion rights supporters seeking greater access. Both sides have pressured the Food and Drug Administration for years — and both...
‘One Battle,’ ‘Hamnet’ Claim Top Trophies at Hollywood’s Golden Globes Ceremony
BEVERLY HILLS — Dark comedy "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet," a story about William Shakespeare's grief over the death of his son, claimed the top prizes on Sunday at the Golden Globes, one of the first major ceremonies in Hollywood's annual awards season. "One Battle" was named best movie musical or...
Fresno’s Field Van Has a New, Unique Camper Build. Mercedes Dealer in Utah Now Selling It
Fresno manufacturer and fabricator Field Van has been modifying vans and turning them into RVs for decades, selling them across the world. When the company rolled out its new rail system, however, the design caught the eye of Mercedes-Benz, which now has reached a deal with Field Van to sell...
Dollar Drops as US Justice Department Subpoenas Fed’s Powell
NEW YORK - The dollar fell on Monday after the U.S. Department of Justice threatened to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over comments to Congress about a building renovation project, raising concerns about the independence of the U.S. central bank and the long-term outlook for the currency. Powell on...
Three Years Later, Detectives Still Trying to Solve Homicide of Fresno Woman
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the homicide of 31-year-old Brittany Degrise, whose body was found three years ago. Around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2023, dispatchers responded to a call regarding a person found lying on the side of a road. Deputies arrived at the location on...
Greenland Says It Should Be Defended by NATO, Rejects Any US Takeover
STOCKHOLM — Greenland's government said on Monday it will increase efforts to ensure the defense of the Arctic territory takes place under the auspices of NATO, and again rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's ambition to take over the island. Trump has said the United States must own Greenland, an autonomous...
Social Activists Have Day in Court on Highway 99 Lawsuit
Caltrans wants to improve two Highway 99 interchanges south of Fresno, but social justice activists say the state's transportation agency failed to adequately consider nearby residents in its environmental review. Friends of Calwa, Inc., and Fresno Building Healthy Communities sued Caltrans, asking the court to decertify the environmental impact report...
Trump Says He May Veto Extension of Obamacare Subsidies
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he might veto legislation to extend federal health insurance subsidies, injecting fresh uncertainty into a debate that has pitted congressional Republicans against Democrats and threatened to raise premiums for millions of Americans. Expiration of the health insurance tax breaks at the end of...
Death Toll in Iran Protests Rises to More Than 500, Rights Group Says
DUBAI/JERUSALEM — Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on behalf of protesters. With the Islamic Republic's clerical establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022,...