October 17, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Brandon Lee Maas Suspects Date of Birth: September 30, 1997 Physical Description: White Male, 6’ 1, 190 lbs., Brown Hair, Gray Eyes. Charges: Fleeing peace officer Warrant Number: F25906900 Synopsis of the Case: Brandon Lee Maas is wanted on...
Preserving Gorilla Monsoon’s Legacy: New Book Chronicles the Wrestling Icon’s Life and Influence
Gorilla Monsoon — in addition to having one of the greatest names in pro wrestling history — was an instrumental figure in the development of the billion-dollar promotion now known as WWE. Modern fans may be quick to forget Monsoon’s contributions —main event wrestler, co-owner, and beloved TV announcer —...
Kremlin Envoy Proposes ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ to Link Russia and US
MOSCOW — Russia and the United States should build a "Putin-Trump" rail tunnel under the Bering Strait to link their countries, unlock joint exploration of natural resources and "symbolize unity", a Kremlin envoy has suggested. The proposal by Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy and head of Russia's RDIF...
Ace Frehley, a Founding Member of Kiss, Is Dead at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of the hard-rock band Kiss, who often performed in white-and-silver face makeup and sold millions of records during his two tenures with the band — from 1973 to 1982, and then from 1996 to 2002 — died Thursday in Morristown, New Jersey. He was...
Wall Street Opens Mixed After Trump’s Trade Comments, Banks in Focus
Wall Street's main indexes were mixed at open on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the meeting with his Chinese counterpart was still on, while worries over regional bank credit issues kept investors on edge. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 89.9 points, or 0.20%, at the open to...
Trump Says 100% Tariffs on China Not Sustainable, Still Plans to Meet Xi
President Donald Trump said his proposed 100% tariff on goods from China would not be sustainable, but blamed Beijing for the latest impasse in trade talks that began with Chinese authorities tightening control over rare earth exports. Asked whether such a high tariff was sustainable and what that might do...
Starbucks Investors Urge Company to Restart Union Talks
Long-term Starbucks shareholders have written to the company to resume talks with its workers union to discuss staffing, wages and other issues, a letter posted Thursday on the New York City Comptroller's website showed. The letter, signed by Comptroller Brad Lander, Trillium Asset Management, the Shareholder Association for Research and...
Spirit Airlines to Furlough Another 365 Pilots in Restructuring
NEW YORK — Spirit Airlines on Thursday said it will furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to 170 pilots in the first quarter of 2026 as it makes larger cuts to its workforce as part of its restructuring efforts. After filing for bankruptcy in August for the...
Trump Says His Administration Is Working on Lowering Beef Prices
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration was working to lower the price of beef in the country. "We are working on beef, and I think we have a deal on beef," Trump told reporters at the White House. The price of beef is "higher than...
Fresno County Authorities ID Mother and Son in Fowler Murder-Suicide
Authorities have identified a man and woman found dead in a Fowler home in what investigators say was a murder-suicide, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Cheryl Hanoian, 78, and her son, James Kelley McFarland, 60, were found with gunshot wounds Wednesday evening inside a home on the 600...