(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday it would set drug prices pegged to the lowest level paid by other high-income countries following an executive order from President Donald Trump last week aimed at lowering the prices of branded medicines for U.S. consumers. HHS...
Google Unveils AI Upgrades at I/O Conference Amid Search Challenges
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google said on Tuesday it would put artificial intelligence into the hands of more Web surfers while teasing a $249.99-a-month subscription for its AI power users, its latest effort to fend off growing competition from startups like OpenAI. Google unveiled the plans at its...
Fresno Families Can’t Sell Their Gold Fast Enough: Jewelers
Gold's record prices have Fresno County families digging through their drawers and cashing in, local jewelers tell GV Wire. Stephanie Foster-Mullins, marketing director for the Fresno Coin Gallery, said the shop hasn't seen a rush like this since 2012 when gold first topped $2,000. "People are coming in — a...
Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Gaza as Criticism of Israel Grows
CAIRO/TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israeli airstrikes killed at least 55 Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, local medics said, as Israel continued its bombardment of the strip despite mounting international pressure to stop military operations and allow unimpeded deliveries of aid. Britain's government announced it was suspending trade talks with Israel...
GV Wire Takes Home 14 California News Reporting Awards
GV Wire, one of California’s most decorated digital news outlets, earned 14 awards in the 2024 California News Publishers Association journalism contest, highlighting its commitment to impactful reporting across a wide range of topics. The newsroom, led by reporters Nancy Price and David Taub, was recognized for its work in...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Naomi Deborah Diamond
May 20, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Naomi Deborah Diamond Suspects Date of Birth: January 18, 1990 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 3, 135 lbs., Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F24907831 Synopsis of the Case: Naomi Deborah Diamond is wanted on a...
Record-Setting British Climber Says He Will Scale Everest Again Next Year
KATHMANDU, Nepal — A British climber who scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak by a non-Sherpa guide, returned from the mountain on Tuesday and said he is already planning his next attempt. Kenton Cool, 51, from...
Fresno Police to Hold Seat Belt Operation on Wednesday
Fresno police will be out in force on Wednesday looking for drivers and passengers who are not buckled up, as well as those who fail to properly secure children in car seats, the department announced. The operation aims to raise awareness about seat belt safety and ensure compliance with California’s...
NFL Tush Push Ban Proposal Is Back on the Table at the Spring Owners Meetings
EAGAN, Minn. — Can the tush push cross the goal line for good? Or will the NFL's touchy and trendy short-yardage strategy ultimately get stuffed? League owners will answer that question in Minnesota, where they're holding their spring meetings next to Vikings headquarters on Tuesday and Wednesday. After tabling the...
New Affordable Downtown Fresno Housing Project Cuts Typical Costs in Half
Housing developers broke ground on a new $4.7 million motel rehabilitation in downtown Fresno for workforce housing. What sets this project apart though is cost per unit, said Michael Duarte, CEO of Better Opportunities Builder and chief real estate officer of Fresno Housing. Better Opportunities will turn the long vacant...