KYIV (Reuters) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday proposed implementing a ceasefire until a meeting can be arranged with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "My proposal, which I believe our partners can support, is that we agree a ceasefire with the Russians until the leaders meet," Zelenskyy told a briefing...
49ers Overhaul Defensive Line With Rookies and Bryce Huff After Disappointing Season
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers have built their defense out from the defensive line ever since coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch arrived eight years ago. An underwhelming performance from that unit during a disappointing 2024 season has led to a near complete overhaul at the...
Rams Pass Rusher Jared Verse Ready to Build on Strong Rookie Season
LOS ANGELES — Jared Verse came as advertised in his debut season for the Los Angeles Rams, offering explosive pass rush prowess en route to AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. After totaling 77 pressures, 11 tackles for loss and 4 1/2 sacks last season, the outside linebacker...
Muncy’s 2 Homers and Freeman’s RBI Double Lift Dodgers Over Mets in 10 Innings
LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy homered twice, including a tying shot in the ninth inning, and Freddie Freeman doubled home the winning run in the 10th to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Mets 6-5 on Tuesday night. Freeman's slicing fly to deep left field was misplayed...
Pressure Mounts on Netanyahu as Opposition Moves to Dissolve Parliament
TEL AVIV (Reuters) -A member of Israel's right-wing coalition threatened to quit the cabinet on Wednesday and support an opposition motion to dissolve parliament tabled for next week, piling pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Latest opinion polls suggest that Netanyahu's coalition would lose power if an election was...
Trump’s Big Bill Will Cut Taxes by $3.7T and Add $2.4T to Deficit, Budget Office Says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.7 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The CBO also estimates an increase of 10.9 million...
Dollar Slips After Data Disappoints, Trump Calls for Rate Cut
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar fell across the board on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. private payrolls data highlighted continued easing in the labor market and data showed U.S. services sector contracted for the first time in about a year in May. U.S. private payrolls rose by only 37,000 jobs in...
US Sees No Viable Path for California High-Speed Rail Project, May Rescind $4 Billion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration said Wednesday there is no viable path forward for California's High-Speed Rail project and warned it may rescind $4 billion in government funding in the coming weeks. The U.S. Transportation Department released a 315-page report from the Federal Railroad Administration that cited missed deadlines, budget...
Tulare County’s Lake Success Spillway Expansion Completed, Celebrated
A ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday marked the completion of a massive construction project expanding water storage at Lake Success and paid tribute to the legacy of longtime Tule River Watermaster Richard L. Schafer. The event gave more than 60 people who braved a blazing sun and whipping winds a birds'...
Fresno Animal Center to Offer Free Adoptions for California Adopt-a-Pet Day
Fresno Animal Center says that it will waive adoption fees on Saturday as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day. The event is part of a statewide effort involving more than 150 animal shelters, coordinated by the California Animal Welfare Association, the San Francisco SPCA, and the ASPCA. The...