Meta has struck several commercial AI data agreements with news publishers including USA Today, People Inc, CNN, Fox News, The Daily Caller, Washington Examiner and Le Monde, the company said on Friday. The tie-ups will allow the Facebook-parent to provide "real-time" news and updates through its artificial intelligence chatbot by...
Dollar Slips as Traders Eye Next Week’s Fed Meeting
The U.S. dollar slipped on Friday but held within recent ranges against major currencies as traders awaited next week's Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates. The dollar index, which measures the currency against six peers, was down 0.1% at 98.994, not far from Thursday's five-week low of 98.765....
Shy Orchard Puppy Follows Scent Trail to Reunite With Her Siblings
A shy shepherd-mix puppy named Libby pulled off a heartwarming reunion this week after tracking her siblings’ scent from an orchard all the way to the front door of the rescuer who found them. Libby is one of six puppies discovered dumped in a nearby orchard, but unlike her littermates,...
Reddit Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Shows
Reddit experienced a possible outage Saturday, with thousands of users reporting issues, according to Downdetector.com. More than 2,000 users had reported problems with the platform as of 7:32 a.m. PT, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collecting status reports from multiple sources. Most users reporting problems to Downdetector said...
Marvel Rivals Down for Some Users, Downdetector Shows
Marvel Rivals experienced issues Friday, users reported to Downdetector.com. More than 500 users had reported problems with the platform as of 4:15 p.m. PT, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collecting status reports from multiple sources. Most users reporting problems to Downdetector said they were experiencing issues with login....
Fresno County Supervisor Plans 2026 State Assembly Race
Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco is running for state Assembly. A three-term supervisor representing northwest Fresno County, Pacheco, D-Kerman, would forgo reelection to run for Assembly District 27. The district includes parts of Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni told GV Wire that Pacheco informed him...
Fresno’s Fashion Fair Plans Major 2026 Renovation To Refresh Shopping Mall
Fashion Fair Mall will begin a sweeping, multi-year renovation in late spring 2026, a project aimed at transforming the mid-city retail anchor with a revitalized Outdoor Village, upgraded entrances, and center-wide improvements, the mall announced Friday. The project, part of a broader reinvestment strategy by owner Macerich, includes new landscaping,...
Waymo To Issue Recall Over Self-Driving Vehicles Driving Past Stopped School Buses
Waymo said Friday it would issue a recall for its self-driving vehicles after Texas officials said the Alphabet unit's vehicles had illegally passed school buses at least 19 times in recorded incidents since the start of the school year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which first opened a probe...
Casanova Is a Lover, True. But He’s Also Loyal and Calm
Say hello to 1-year-old Casanova, a sweet and charming cat who’s equal parts thoughtful companion and playful explorer. With his gentle nature and curious spirit, Casanova is the kind of cat who enjoys being close to his people. He's always nearby, quietly observing, and ready to join in the fun....
Tulare Police Warn of Scam Texts Impersonating Detectives
Tulare police are warning residents about scam text messages from individuals posing as department detectives and attempting to obtain personal information. In an advisory, the department said legitimate detectives will never request personal details by text unless the person has already spoken with them and received a direct number. Police...