WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been pushing President Donald Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the U.S.-Israeli military campaign presents a “historic opportunity” to remake the Middle East, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations. In...
What to Know About Electric Cars When Gas Prices Are Surging
Electric car owners may be feeling smug because they don’t need to worry about soaring gasoline prices. And people with combustion engine cars may be wondering whether it’s time to buy an electric vehicle. It’s anyone’s guess how long war with Iran will last and how high oil prices will...
Wall Street Slips as Middle East Uncertainty Caps Rally
Wall Street's main indexes pulled back on Tuesday as renewed doubts over easing Middle East tensions tempered the previous session's relief rally despite President Donald Trump's decision to delay strikes on Iran's power grid. Trump postponed his decision, citing "productive talks" with Iranian officials on Monday, but Tehran has said...
Afghanistan Frees American Detainee Amid Mounting US Pressure
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government on Tuesday freed a U.S. researcher who had been held there for more than a year, amid pressure from the Trump administration to release Americans who it says are being held without justification. Afghanistan’s leader, Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, ordered the release of the detainee,...
Modesto Police to Hold Friday DUI Checkpoint
The Modesto Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint on Friday from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location. Officials said checkpoint locations are selected based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, with the goal of improving public safety by removing suspected impaired...
New York’s LaGuardia Airport Faces Second Day of Delays, Cancellations After Collision
New York's LaGuardia airport is facing significant delays and cancellations for the second straight day following the deadly collision Sunday night between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck on the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration said it does not expect one of the two runways at the...
Airstrikes Target HQ and Leader of Iran-Backed Shi’ite Militia Umbrella Group in Iraq
Airstrikes hit a headquarters of Iraq's umbrella group for Iran-backed Shi'ite militias and a residence belonging to its leader on Tuesday, killing at least 15 fighters in an escalation of U.S.-Israeli strikes on one of Tehran's main regional allies. At least 30 other people were wounded in the strikes on...
Epic Games to Cut More Than 1,000 Jobs as Fortnite Usage Falls
Epic Games said on Tuesday it would lay off more than 1,000 employees as it cuts costs after a sharp fall in usage of its flagship game, Fortnite. Chief Executive Tim Sweeney told employees the company had been spending "significantly more than we're making" since usage of the game began...
Russia Launches Over 400 Drones at Ukraine in Rare Daytime Attack, Air Force Says
Russia launched over 400 drones at Ukraine on Tuesday in a rare daytime attack, air force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat told Reuters. Local authorities had previously said air defence was engaging targets near the capital, Kyiv, and the western city of Lviv, which is several dozen kilometres (miles) from the Polish...
Fresno County Officials Schedule Prescribed Burn Near Shaver Lake
The U.S. Forest Service’s High Sierra Ranger District will conduct a prescribed fire near Camp Sierra, north of Shaver Lake, on Tuesday, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said. Burn piles are expected to be ignited between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with smoke and flames visible across the Big Creek...