(Reuters) -Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel closed on Wednesday, the companies said, confirming an unusual degree of power for the Trump administration after the Japanese company's 18-month struggle to close the purchase. Under the deal terms, Nippon bought 100% of U.S. Steel shares at $55 per share,...
US to Drop Guidance to Limit Alcohol to One or Two Drinks per Day, Sources Say
U.S. Dietary Guidelines are expected to eliminate the long-standing recommendation that adults limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks per day, according to three sources familiar with the matter, in what could be a major win for an industry threatened by heightened scrutiny of alcohol's health effects. The updated...
US Military “Prepared to Execute” Any Trump Decisions on War and Peace, Hegseth Says
WASHINGTON - The U.S. military is "prepared to execute" any decision President Donald Trump might make on matters of war and peace, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday, even as he declined to confirm preparations of strike options on Iran. "If and when those decisions are made, the Department...
Wall Street Indexes Edge Higher Ahead of Fed’s Interest Rate Verdict
Wall Street's main indexes ticked up on Wednesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, while the Israel-Iran attacks entered the sixth day. Investors will closely monitor Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments to gauge how he plans to combat the risk of rising prices, which remains a dominant...
US Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Law Banning Youth Transgender Care
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court backed a Republican-backed ban in Tennessee on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors on Wednesday in a setback for transgender rights that could bolster efforts by states to defend other measures targeting transgender people. The court, in a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative...
Iran Leader Rejects Trump’s Call for Surrender, Trump Says Patience Has Run Out
DUBAI/JERUSALEM - Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Donald Trump's demand for unconditional surrender on Wednesday, and the U.S. president said his patience had run out, though he gave no clue as to what his next step would be. Speaking to reporters, Trump declined to say whether he had...
‘Who’s Running the White House?’ Trump Brings Back ICE Raids on Farms, Restaurants
U.S. immigration officials on Tuesday walked back limits on enforcement targeting farms, restaurants, hotels and food processing plants just days after putting restrictions in place, two former officials familiar with the matter said. The reversal is an abrupt shift that followed contradictory public statements by President Donald Trump. After the...
Granite Park Eviction Lawsuit Heads Toward Trial
The city of Fresno's attempt to evict a nonprofit operating the Granite Park Sports Complex is headed to trial. Judge Robert Whalen denied an attempt by the Central Valley Community Sports Foundation to toss the city's eviction attempt in his Fresno County Superior Courtroom on Tuesday. The city says CVCSF...
Missing Clovis Man Found Dead. No Foul Play Suspected
A Clovis man who had been reported missing earlier this month was found dead on Tuesday, authorities said. Mark Kismet, 50, reported as an at-risk missing person on June 6, was discovered deceased in a wooded area north of Clovis, according to Clovis police. Detectives located Kismet near Shepherd and...
Kings County Sheriff Announces Retirement After Nearly 30 Years in Law Enforcement
Kings County Sheriff Dave Robinson announced Tuesday that he will retire on Nov. 24, ending a nearly 30-year career in public service. Robinson made the announcement during a Board of Supervisors meeting, where he informed county leaders of his decision. His announcement provides supervisors time to consider their options for...