WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday "this war in Israel-Iran should end," with his comments coming in a social media post on his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Key Quote "The call (between Trump and Putin) lasted approximately 1 hour. He feels, as do I, this...
Trump Curbs Immigration Enforcement at Farms, Meatpacking Plants, Hotels and Restaurants
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, after President Donald Trump expressed alarm about the impact of aggressive enforcement, an official said Saturday. The move follows weeks of increased enforcement since Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff and main...
Fresno Protesters Rally Against Trump Administration on ‘No Kings Day’
Two protests drew thousands to the streets of Fresno on Saturday as demonstrators voiced opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. The coordinated demonstrations were part of “No Kings Day,” an international day of protest scheduled to coincide with Flag Day and Trump’s 79th birthday. The date also...
Casey Schmitt’s 1st Career Grand Slam Powers Giants Past Dodgers in Series Opener
LOS ANGELES — Logan Webb tossed seven innings of two-hit ball, Casey Schmitt hit his first career grand slam off Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Friday night in the series opener between the NL West's top two teams. Webb (6-5) allowed...
Protests, Parades and Pride: One Week in June 2025 Is Drawing Stark American Fault Lines
WASHINGTON — On the first weekend: a vision of the nation built upon inclusivity and the tenets of liberalism — a conception of country that incorporates generations of fights for equity, for compassion, for expanding what it means to be an American. On the second weekend, in the same town:...
Former State House Speaker, Husband Killed in Politically Targeted Shooting
BLAINE, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in a politically motivated assassination, and a second lawmaker and his wife were shot and wounded. Authorities were actively searching for a suspect hours after the targeted killings. "We...
The Latest: Israel Threatens More Attacks on Iran After Tehran Retaliates With Missile Strikes
Israel warned of more attacks on Iran on Saturday after Tehran fired waves of missiles and drones that killed three people and wounded dozens in Israel. Iran was retaliating for a series of blistering Israeli attacks on its nuclear and military facilities on Friday. Israel said hundreds of airstrikes over...
The Best Songs of 2025, So Far
Each week, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new songs. After six months of listening, here's what they have on repeat. (Note: It's not a ranking, it's a playlist.) Bad Bunny, 'Baile Inolvidable' Heartache and heritage mingle in "Baile Inolvidable" ("Unforgettable Dance")...
A Starter Pack for Aspiring Wine Lovers
Here's a little secret about wine — it's great fun. It's delicious, too. You would never know this to hear people talk about wine. Too often, it is buried under a mass of nonsense that has nothing to do with the pleasure and joy it offers. It's discussed with painstaking...
Does Merced County Need an Independent Commission to Draw Board of Supervisors Districts?
A bill authored by Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria would create an independent redistricting commission for Merced County – but the Board of Supervisors opposes it, saying it's an unnecessary, unfunded state mandate. Assembly Bill 1441 would create an independent, 11-member commission that would choose the maps for county supervisor districts beginning...