The National Science Foundation, which funds much of the fundamental scientific research at American universities, is awarding new grants at the slowest pace in at least 35 years. The funding decreases touch virtually every area of science — extending far beyond the diversity programs and other "woke" targets that the...
Fresno Measure C Transportation Tax Talks Continue Amid Renewal Uncertainty
Potentially competing sales tax measures to fund future Fresno County transportation projects could merge — if continued negotiations are successful. Representatives of the government coalition behind Measure C are optimistic that they can work a deal with Transportation For All, a coalition of social justice groups. Both have differing ideas...
Judge Bars Trump Administration From Detaining Mahmoud Khalil
A federal judge on Wednesday barred the Trump administration from continuing to detain Mahmoud Khalil. However, the judge, Michael E. Farbiarz, paused his own order, saying that it would not go into effect until 9:30 a.m. Friday, which would allow the administration to appeal. Khalil, whose wife and infant son...
Is a Waxed Apple ‘Ultra-Processed?’ CA Bill Could Trigger a Lawsuit Barrage
A new California bill could pit farmers and food processors against state legislators as one lobbyist says it opens up a new field of class-action lawsuits similar to Proposition 65. Assembly Bill 1264 from Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) would require the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to define "particularly...
Edmunds: These Five Vehicles Are Hidden Automotive Gems
There are some new cars that many shoppers tend to overlook even though they have a lot to offer. These hidden gems boast a special combination of attractive qualities and can potentially make excellent choices for savvy folks who want their ride to stand out from the sea of mainstream...
GM to Invest $4 Billion to Shift Some Production From Mexico to the US
DETROIT - Shares of General Motors rose before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher. President Trump signed executive orders in April, relaxing some of his 25%...
How Your Air Conditioner Can Help the Power Grid, Rather Than Overloading It
As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you're like me, you always feel a little guilty about that. Past generations managed without air conditioning – do I really need it? And how bad is it to use all this electricity for...
Hundreds of Laid-off CDC Employees Are Being Reinstated
NEW YORK — More than 460 laid-off employees at the nation's top public health agency received notices Wednesday that they are being reinstated, according to a union representing the workers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed reinstatement notices went out to the former Centers for Disease Control...
National Guard Troops Have Temporarily Detained Civilians in LA Protests, Commander Says
WASHINGTON — National Guard troops already have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over immigration raids, the commander in charge said Wednesday, but they quickly turned them over to law enforcement. Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, speaking in an interview with The Associated Press and one other media outlet,...
This Israeli Government Is a Danger to Jews Everywhere
Israelis, diaspora Jewry and friends of Israel everywhere need to understand that the way Israel is fighting the war in the Gaza Strip today is laying the groundwork for a fundamental recasting of how Israel and Jews will be seen the world over. It won't be good. Police cars and...