To treat their pain, anxiety and sleep problems, millions of Americans turn to cannabis, which is now legal in 40 states for medical use. But a new review of 15 years of research concludes that the evidence of its benefits is often weak or inconclusive, and that nearly 30% of...
US Transportation Chief Says He Will Ensure Safety of DC Air Traffic
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Friday he will not allow military helicopters and commercial passenger planes to come near Reagan Washington National Airport despite a bill in Congress that some critics say could lead to unsafe traffic. A January 29 crash near Reagan between an Army Black Hawk...
Trump Wanted Ukraine to Cede Land to Russia. Ukraine Has Another Offer.
LONDON — Three weeks ago, President Donald Trump sent shock waves across Europe with a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine that strongly echoed Russian talking points. Now, Ukraine’s leaders have responded with a counterproposal that demands legal guarantees of protection against future Russian aggression, according to descriptions of the plan...
Justice Department Sues Four US States, One County Over Voting Records
The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it had filed lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Nevada after the states failed to provide their voter registration lists to the department. The department's Civil Rights Division also filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, for records related to the 2020 election,...
Madera County Authorities and FBI Serve Search Warrant Near Avenue 12 1/2
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the FBI with serving a search warrant at a residence near Avenue 12 1/2 and Road 35 1/2 in Madera on Friday morning. Authorities said there is no immediate danger to the public. School administrators at Ranchos Middle School and Liberty High School,...
Clovis Hit-and-Run Forces Car Into Light Pole, Injuring Driver
Clovis police are investigating a hit-and-run after a driver was forced into a light pole when another vehicle struck their car and continued northbound without stopping, authorities told GV Wire. Police said the crash happened around 6:40 p.m. Thursday on Willow Avenue near Spruce Avenue, just south of Herndon Avenue....
40,000 People Died on California Roads. State Leaders Looked Away
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. At a California State Senate committee hearing this year, the director of CalTrans, Tony Tavares, showed a simple chart that might have caused the assembled lawmakers some alarm. It was a series of black bars representing the death...
Netflix’s $72 Billion Warner Bros Deal Faces Skepticism Over YouTube Rivalry Claim
Netflix says it must acquire Warner Bros Discovery to compete with YouTube, but antitrust experts doubt regulators will buy that argument. The streaming giant’s $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and HBO Max will face scrutiny from U.S. and global regulators, given its scale and the combined 428...
FDA Intends to Put Most Serious Warning on COVID Vaccines, CNN Reports
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration intends to put a "black box" warning on COVID-19 vaccines, CNN reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with the agency's plans. The warning is the most serious type and highlights major risks such as severe side effects and restrictions. The plan to include...
Fresno Police to Boost Patrols for National ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
Fresno police will deploy additional officers from Dec. 12 through New Year’s Day as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, urging residents to avoid impaired driving during what officials say is one of the most dangerous times on the roads. The department noted that 1,038...