In a sharp break with his past rhetoric, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered a qualified embrace of the measles vaccine Thursday, as President Donald Trump named a new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose views on vaccination are more conventional than Kennedy’s. In back-to-back...
How Trump’s Giant Arch Would Compare to Others Across the World
The federal Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday preliminarily approved plans for a hulking 250-foot “triumphal arch” to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, one of several construction projects President Donald Trump has conjured up in an effort to leave his aesthetic mark on Washington. Despite the preliminary approval, the panel’s vice...
Lilly’s Obesity Pill Draws 1,390 US Prescriptions in Launch Week
Eli Lilly's newly launched weight-loss pill was prescribed 1,390 times in the U.S. in its first week of sales, according to analysts who cited IQVIA data, indicating that its push into oral obesity treatments is gaining early traction. Investors are closely watching the rollout as competition intensifies between Lilly and...
Ford Recalls About 1.4 Million Pickup Trucks Over Gearshift Issue, NHTSA Says
Ford is recalling about 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. following a U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation into reports of unexpected downshifts, the regulator said on Friday. The NHTSA said Ford was aware of two "potentially" related injuries and one accident, and that dealers would update...
Frozen Lasagna Dispute Shows How Arbitrary California Tax Law Can Be
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration oversees the collection of sales taxes by more than a half million retail sellers, ranging from giants such as Amazon and Walmart to one-person internet sellers. The agency audits retailers’...
Meet Mr. Muffin, the Chatty Buff Tabby With a Big Personality
One-year-old Muffin is the life of the party and the first in line at the food bowl! This buff orange tabby has a big personality and an even bigger voice. He loves to chat up a storm, keeping you entertained with his funny “meow-nologues.” He's certainly spicing up the adult/senior adoption room right now!...
Dog with Olympic-Level Side-Eye Seeks Forever Home in Fresno
A 2-year-old border collie mix named Justice Ruthie is looking for a permanent human, bringing with her a blend of sharp judgment, quiet loyalty and what her caretakers describe as “Olympic-level side-eye.” Ruthie, currently available through Mell's Mutts rescue, has earned a reputation for noticing everything — from new guests...
Rain Is in the Fresno Forecast After a Warm Weekend
The spring weather roller coaster continues as the forecast for Fresno calls for a weekend warm-up followed by the possibility of rain Monday through Wednesday morning. Also in the forecast is good news for the all-important California snowpack. Up to a foot of snow is expected in the Sierra with...
In Final Moments Before Truce, Israeli Strike Kills Lebanese Man’s Family
Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes before a ceasefire came into force. An Israeli strike late on Thursday killed 13 of his relatives, leaving him the sole survivor. Abu Khalil, 36, stepped out to see friends...
How 50 Days of the Iran War Led to the Loss of $50 Billion Worth of Oil
The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the aftershock of the crisis will be felt for months and even years to come, according to analysts and Reuters calculations. Iranian Foreign Minister...