The Motion Picture Association has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Meta, objecting to the social media platform's use of filters inspired by the PG-13 movie rating system for content moderation on Instagram for users under 18. The trade group said Meta's claim that its filters align with the PG-13 rating...
Trump Seeks End of Senate Filibuster as Shutdown Drags on, but Republicans Are Unmoved
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pressed Republican senators on Wednesday to terminate the filibuster rule in a bid to end the longest government shutdown in history, but his call to shatter the longstanding institutional hallmark of the Senate appeared to have little immediate effect. "We have to get the country...
Fresno County: Northbound I-5 Blocked at Highway 198 After Big Rig Overturn
Northbound I-5 is blocked at Highway 198 after a big rig overturned, the Caltrans reported Tuesday. Authorities are diverting motorists off the freeway at Highway 198, and delays are expected. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time. — Connect with Anthony W. Haddad on social media. Got...
Crypto Firm Ripple Raises $500 Million in Latest Investment Round
Ripple has raised $500 million in a strategic investment valuing it at $40 billion, the crypto firm said on Wednesday, in a funding round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities. The investment comes on the heels of Ripple's $1 billion tender offer earlier this year at the same...
Trump Is a Godsend to the Democratic Party in 2025 Elections
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump is a phenomenally effective vote-winner, capable of turning out millions of otherwise infrequent voters to deliver the White House and Congress to the Republican Party. But as president, Trump has been an albatross around the neck of his party. Consider his record as party...
Spirit Airlines to Cut About 150 Jobs in Turnaround Effort
Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday it would cut about 150 salaried roles, and discontinue service at five airports, including Milwaukee and Phoenix, by January as the low-cost carrier aims to turn itself around. The carrier said last month it would furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to...
Clovis Lawmaker Sues Over CA’s New Congressional Maps After Prop. 50 Passes
The morning after California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50, a state Assemblymember from Clovis filed a federal lawsuit, alleging constitutional violations. California voters approved the measure amending the state constitution to allow redrawing congressional maps six years ahead of schedule. As of Wednesday morning, Prop. 50 was passing with 64%...
Madera County Authorities Seek Family of Deceased Man
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating the next of kin of Jackie Alex Bearden, 70, of Madera, who passed away on Oct. 23. Officials say that despite their efforts, Bearden’s family has not been located. Got a Tip? Anyone with information on how to...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Manuel Rodrigues Rosales
November 5, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Manuel Rodrigues Rosales Suspects Date of Birth: February 5, 1948 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 6, 170 lbs., Gray Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Lewd acts Warrant Number: H1907959 Synopsis of the Case: Manuel Rodrigues Rosales is wanted on a...
Tulare County Adds Three Fugitives to Top 10 Most Wanted List
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has added three individuals to its Top 10 Most Wanted list. Jose Federico Ruiz, 39, of Yakima, Washington, and Woodlake, California, is wanted for the 2010 murder of Salvador Alvarado at the Texaco Market in Seville. Christian Luke Garcia, 27, of Porterville, faces charges including...