A humanoid robot walked down a red-carpeted White House hallway on Wednesday, accompanying U.S. first lady Melania Trump into an event where she urged greater use of artificial intelligence in education. The human-shaped robot, which introduced itself as "Figure 03," joined Trump in the East Room to welcome dozens of first...
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case
Social media company Meta and video streaming service YouTube harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress, a jury found Wednesday, a landmark decision that could open social media companies to more lawsuits over users’ well-being. Meta and YouTube must pay...
Bahamian Police Officer Charged With Murder of US Citizen
A senior Bahamian police officer appeared in court on a murder charge on Wednesday in connection with the fatal off-duty shooting of a U.S. citizen over the weekend, his lawyer said. The officer, Superintendent Berneil Pinder, was not required to enter a plea during his appearance before the Magistrate's Court...
Wired Wednesday: Why Is Fresno County Suing Itself?
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about a possible lawsuit by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors against Fresno County Assessor/Recorder Paul Dictos over real estate transaction fees. Dictos told GV Wire he stands by his interpretation of SB 2, which governs...
Fresno Law Enforcement Awards $90,000 Grant to Boys & Girls Clubs
Fresno County law enforcement leaders presented a $90,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County on Tuesday to support youth programs. The funding, provided through Law Enforcement Asset Forfeiture, will distribute $30,000 annually from 2026 through 2028 to support mentorship, leadership, and opportunity for youth across all...
Trump to Visit China on May 14-15, White House Says
President Donald Trump will visit China for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15, and Xi will visit Washington for a reciprocal visit at a later date, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday. The visit had originally been slated for...
Trump to Hit Iran Harder if Tehran Does Not Accept Defeat, White House Says
The United States on Wednesday issued a stern warning to Iran saying President Donald Trump would hit them harder if Tehran fails to accept that they have been "defeated militarily," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "President Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash hell. Iran...
US Suspends Anti-Smog Fuel Rules in Bid to Ease Pump Prices
President Donald Trump's administration announced on Wednesday it will temporarily suspend federal anti-smog regulations on seasonal gasoline blends to combat higher pump prices since the start of the war on Iran. The move by the Environmental Protection Agency is a win for the U.S. biofuels industry because it will allow...
Fresno’s Next Shakespeare Production to Be Even Grander Than the First
The next production from Fresno's professional Shakespeare company promises to be even more ambitious than the first as the troupe prepares to take on what was likely the Bard's last play. Chanticleer Shakespeare Co.'s production of "The Tempest" opens April 24, with an eight-show run that includes one show dedicated...
Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder of Singer Rihanna
A Florida woman pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the attempted murder of singer Rihanna after authorities said she fired shots from a semiautomatic weapon at the Grammy-winning musician's Los Angeles mansion this month. The woman, Ivana Lisette Ortiz, entered her plea in Los Angeles Superior Court. Ortiz, from Orlando,...