NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jury selection got underway on Monday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial, which offers the hip-hop mogul the chance to challenge allegations against him but could see him sent to prison for life. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment charging him...
Netanyahu Says New Gaza Offensive Will Be Intensive
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that a new offensive in Gaza will be an intensive military operation aimed at defeating Hamas, but stopped short of detailing just how much of the enclave's territory would be seized. "Population will be moved, for its own protection,"...
Looking for New Ways to Celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Days in Fresno?
Fresno City and County Historical Society is hosting two celebrations for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. A Mother’s Day Tea Party invites guests to traditional afternoon tea with a tour of the Kearney Mansion Museum. The Father’s Day Sip and Smoke provides a night of tequila tasting, food, and cigars...
A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy
When the COVID pandemic hit, factories in China shut down and global shipping traffic slowed. Within a matter of a few weeks, products began disappearing from U.S. store shelves and American firms that depend on foreign materials were going out of business. A similar trend is beginning to play out,...
‘Do Not Mock Us’: Trump’s AI Pope Photo Draws Backlash from Catholic Leaders
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image depicting himself dressed as the pope on his Truth Social account Friday, which was later shared by the White House. The post comes just days after Trump joked about wanting to be the next pope, as cardinals get ready to choose a new...
Warren Buffett Shocks Shareholders by Announcing His Intention to Retire at the End of the Year
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway's board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year. "I think the...
Don’t Have a REAL ID Yet? That Could Cause You Travel Headaches After May 7
NEW YORK — The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like there will be another delay in...
Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed Again, This Time Until May 2026
BOSTON — Fans of the hugely popular video game series Grand Theft Auto will have to wait a little longer to play the latest version. Release Pushed to 2026 In a post on X Friday, Rockstar Games said it delayed the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI until May 26,...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Wins a Second 3-Year Term
MELBOURNE — Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years on Saturday and suggested his government had increased its majority by not modeling itself on U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. "Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian...
Justice Department Will Switch Its Focus on Voting and Prioritize Trump’s Elections Order
The Justice Department unit that ensures compliance with voting rights laws will switch its focus to investigating voter fraud and ensuring elections are not marred by "suspicion," according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. The new mission statement for the voting section makes a passing reference to...