Former President Donald Trump has announced a "major interview" with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, scheduled for Monday. The news comes as Trump continues his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. "ON MONDAY NIGHT I'LL BE DOING A MAJOR INTERVIEW WITH ELON MUSK — Details to follow!" Trump posted on his...
Fresno State Alum Wins Prestigious Fellowship and Is Headed to Med School
Keyara Piri recently drove cross-country from California to Maryland to get settled in for the start of medical school this fall at Johns Hopkins University. She graduated from Fresno State in May with a biology degree, and now she’s chasing her dream of becoming a doctor. Piri has a heart...
Russian Chess Coach May Face Jail Time for Allegedly Poisoning Opponent During Tournament
A Russian chess coach faces potential jail time after allegedly attempting to poison her opponent during a championship in Dagestan. Amina Abakarova, 40, is accused of smearing mercury on the chessboard of Umayganat Osmanova, 30, causing her to fall ill mid-game. Security footage captured Abakarova's actions, leading to her detention....
Israeli Reservists Strain Under Prolonged Gaza Conflict as Economic and Personal Toll Mounts
Following Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, Israeli citizen Adi Hazan, 41, was called to emergency reserve duty in southern Israel, expecting a brief stint of one or two months, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Nearly 10 months later, Hazan, a machine-gunner, remains deployed, leaving his construction...
IOC Rejects IBA’s Gender Tests, Allows Disputed Female Boxers to Continue
The International Olympic Committee has affirmed that two female boxers involved in a gender dispute will continue to compete in the Paris Olympics as long as they keep winning. The athletes, Algerian Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, meet all eligibility criteria despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships....
McClatchy Merges with Magazine Giant, Vows to Maintain Journalistic Standards
McClatchy, a major media company and parent of The Fresno Bee, and accelerate360, a magazine publisher and distribution business, have announced plans to merge. Both companies are owned by Chatham Asset Management, a New Jersey-based hedge fund. The merger would combine McClatchy's 30 newsrooms, including the Miami Herald and Kansas...
Hasan Challenges Historian Morris on Israel-Gaza Conflict
In the latest episode of Al Jazeera's "Head to Head," host Mehdi Hasan engages with Israeli historian Benny Morris to discuss his views on Israel's military actions in Gaza, the historical context of Israel's founding, and the Nakba. Morris, known for his book "The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem,...
RIP, Donald Rosendahl: He Fought for Valley Farmers and Ag’s Future
Former Fresno County Farm Bureau President Donald Rosendahl, 90, of Tollhouse, passed away on July 19. Rosendahl farmed many crops over the years, including boysenberries, blackberries, grapes, and other specialty crops. Rosendahl was FCFB president from 1980-1982. He was very passionate about the issues affecting agriculture — especially the need...
Google Introduces ‘School Time’ on Android Devices to Balance Screen Time and Education
Google is rolling out new parental controls for Android devices, allowing parents to limit their children's internet and phone usage during school hours. The "School time" feature, initially launched on Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatches, is now expanding to select Android phones, tablets, and Samsung Galaxy watches. "School time" restricts access...
Santa Cruz PD Investigates Case of Possible Toddler Fentanyl Overdose
Santa Cruz police are investigating the death of an 18-month-old girl as a potential fentanyl overdose, a situation described as "rare" by law enforcement and health professionals. The incident occurred on Sunday when a 38-year-old mother, Korisa Woll, brought her deceased infant to Dominican Hospital. Deputy Chief Jon Bush of...