I just spent a week in Israel and, while it may not look as if much has changed — the grinding war in the Gaza Strip continues to grind — I felt something new there for the first time since Oct. 7, 2023. It is premature to call it a...
David Greenwood, Former UCLA Star and NBA Champion, Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle
LOS ANGELES — David Greenwood, who was one of coach John Wooden's last recruits at UCLA and went on to win an NBA championship with Detroit during a 12-year pro career, has died. He was 68. Greenwood died Sunday in Riverside, California, after battling cancer, the school said Wednesday, citing...
Is the Trump-Musk Spat Really Over? Judging From Wall Street Trading, It’s a Fragile Peace
NEW YORK — The world's most powerful politician and its richest businessman stepped back from their war of words that stunned Washington and Wall Street alike last week, but it's unclear if the peace will hold. Early Wednesday, Musk wrote on X, "I regret some of my posts about President...
Tulare County Inmate Found Unresponsive in Cell, Autopsy Pending
A 59-year-old inmate at the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility died Wednesday evening after being found unresponsive in his cell, authorities said. Tulare County Sheriff’s officials said correctional deputies discovered the man during a routine safety check shortly after 6 p.m. Emergency medical services were administered at the jail before...
A Look at Boeing’s Recent Troubles After Air India Crash
The crash of a Boeing 787 passenger jet in India minutes after takeoff on Thursday is putting the spotlight back on a beleaguered manufacturer though it was not immediately clear why the plane crashed. The Air India 787 went down in the northwestern city of Ahmedabad with more than 240...
Gavin Newsom Changes His Tune on Running for President
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Get ready, America. After years of firm denials, Gov. Gavin Newsom is finally acknowledging his presidential ambitions. Over the past month, the Democratic governor who once insisted that he had "sub-zero interest" in the White House has begun...
McConnell, Mathurin Lead Pacers’ Bench Charge in Game 3, Fueling 2-1 NBA Finals Lead Over Thunder
INDIANAPOLIS — TJ McConnell stole inbounds passes not once, not twice, but three times in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. He waved his arms, pumped his fists and shouted at an already delirious crowd to make more noise. Bennedict Mathurin made just about every shot, calm and cool, always...
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla Is Forcefully Removed From Noem’s News Conference and Handcuffed
LOS ANGELES — Democratic U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on Thursday was forcefully removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference in Los Angeles and handcuffed by officers as he tried to speak up about immigration raids that have led to protests in California and around the country. Video shows...
Fresno Joins Nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ Movement at Multiple Locations
Protesters are expected to gather at multiple sites across Fresno on Saturday as part of the national “No Kings Day” movement, a coordinated effort to counter what organizers describe as authoritarianism and ego-driven politics. A rally is scheduled for 9 a.m. at Cary Park, 4750 N. Fresno St. near Fashion...
JetBlue Flight Rolls off Runway at Boston Airport, No Injuries Reported
(Reuters) - A JetBlue Airways flight rolled off the runway at Boston Logan airport onto the grass on Thursday after landing from Chicago, prompting a ground stop, but no injuries were reported. JetBlue Flight 312, an Airbus A220, had arrived from Chicago O'Hare and went into the grass while turning...