In a recent interview, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs outlined his concerns about the possibility of war with Iran, framing it as the culmination of decades of U.S. foreign policy shaped by Israeli influence. Sachs pointed to the so-called “Clean Break” strategy, a 1996 plan championed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Jeffrey Sachs Warns of Looming US War With Iran
In a recent interview, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs outlined his concerns about the possibility of war with Iran, framing it as the culmination of decades of U.S. foreign policy shaped by Israeli influence. Sachs pointed to the so-called “Clean Break” strategy, a 1996 plan championed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Trump Wants Debt Ceiling Raised or Abolished Entirely
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are pushing for Congress to address the debt ceiling before they take office, complicating negotiations to avoid a government shutdown. The duo criticized a GOP-backed deal to fund federal agencies, urging lawmakers to raise or abolish the debt ceiling now instead of...
Board Approves Raise for County Schools Superintendent. How Big Is It?
Members of the Fresno County Board of Education voted 3-2 on Thursday to give Superintendent of Schools Michele Cantwell-Copher a 2% pay raise starting Jan. 1. The vote came after trustees debated and rejected the recommendation of a subcommittee to give Cantwell-Copher a 3% raise or to give her the...
US Deportations Surge to Highest Level in a Decade Before Trump Takes Office
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 271,484 immigrants to nearly 200 countries during the last fiscal year, the highest number since 2014, according to ICE’s annual report released Thursday, The Washington Post reported. Most of the deportees had crossed the U.S. southern border illegally, driven by poverty, violence, and economic...
FBI Raids Home of LA Deputy Mayor Following City Hall Bomb Threat Probe
FBI agents raided the home of Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian Williams in connection with a bomb threat he allegedly made against City Hall earlier this year. Mayor Karen Bass's office was notified of the search and immediately placed Williams on administrative leave. "The Mayor takes this matter very seriously,"...
Fresno State Engineering Grad Prepares for Takeoff
Kimberly Mireles grew up in a household where engineering was a constant presence. As the only daughter in her family of six, she was constantly influenced by her brothers who are engineers. This environment sparked her curiosity and shaped her academic interests, fueling a desire to pursue a career in...
Liberal Donors Plot to Overturn Republican House Majority in 2026
The Democracy Alliance, a prominent liberal donor network, is setting its sights on reclaiming control of the U.S. House in 2026. Following recent Democratic losses in the White House and Senate, the organization is doubling down on its efforts to secure a "robust" House majority for Democrats. Pamela Shifman, the...
Investigation Reveals Millionaire Musicians Exploit COVID Relief Funds for Luxury Spending
A Business Insider investigation has revealed how wealthy musicians used a pandemic relief program intended for struggling venues to fund luxury expenses and personal payouts. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, established in 2020, was meant to support independent venues and arts groups during COVID-19 shutdowns. High-Profile Artists Misuse Grants...
Fresno State Library Launches Innovative Health Science Course with Certification
The Fresno State Library announced an innovative addition to teaching and learning in health science: “Health Information Access and Management” is a new health informatics course taught by health sciences librarian, Shuyi Liu. The course, newly offered in spring 2025, grants students the recognized Consumer Health Information Specialization certification from...