A recent poll conducted by NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist reveals that Americans are almost unanimously against criminalizing abortion and strongly disapprove of political violence. However, the majority also feel that the country is excessively politically correct and are divided on the issue of deporting illegal immigrants. The poll, which surveyed 1,305 respondents,...
State Department Under Fire for Downplaying Attack on Humanitarian Workers in Gaza
NSC Spokesperson John Kirby recently faced tough questions regarding the alleged targeting of World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza by Israel. He was challenged by a journalist over his dismissal of the Israeli strikes on the aid workers as a "possible mistake." The aid workers were engaged in distributing...
California May Grant Workers the Right to Ignore After-Hours Calls & Emails From the Boss
California could become the first U.S. state to pass legislation granting employees the right to ignore work-related communications outside of their regular working hours. The proposed bill, AB 2751, was announced by Assemblyman Matt Haney, a Democrat from San Francisco. The bill aims to establish a "right-to-disconnect" for employees, allowing...
Israel Allegedly Behind Deadly Air Strike on Iranian Consulate in Syria
The Iranian consulate in Syria's capital, Damascus, was obliterated in a lethal air strike, allegedly carried out by Israel. The attack resulted in the death of seven officers from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, a high-ranking commander of the Quds Force, and his deputy, according to Iranian officials. The governments of Iran...
Israelis Demand Change: Protests Against Netanyahu Highlight Deep Political Divisions
Israel's political landscape is once again in turmoil as thousands of protesters take to the streets, reigniting the country's deep-seated divisions. In Jerusalem, law enforcement used skunk water to disperse protesters who had obstructed the city's main highway. The crowd's demands ranged from Netanyahu's resignation and early elections to an...
US Continues Weapons Support for Israel, Ignoring Potential Civilian Threat in Gaza
Despite growing tensions with Israel, the Biden administration has approved the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to the country. This move comes amid concerns over a potential military offensive in southern Gaza that could endanger hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians. The arms packages include...
Beyonce’s New Country Song Shouts Out Clovis
Beyonce's latest country album, "Cowboy Carter," features a track that gives a shoutout to Clovis. The song, "Just for Fun," includes the lyrics: "And everywhere I go, I hide my face/ From the cowboys in Clovis, and the rodeo circus, I/ Came here for a reason but I don't know...
Fresno County Animal Shelter Overwhelmed, Calls for Community Support
The Fresno County Animal Shelter, managed by the Fresno Humane Animal Services is at full capacity due to a surge in animal intakes. The shelter is urgently calling on the community for support to ensure the continued care of animals in need. Due to space constraints, the shelter can only...
Israeli Military Raid Devastates Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
After a two-week raid by Israel's military, the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City is left in ruins. The Israeli Defense Forces claim the raid was necessary as Hamas had regrouped within the hospital. The IDF reports killing 200 "terrorists", detaining hundreds, and discovering weapons and intelligence within the hospital. The...
Fresno County Tackles Animal Overpopulation with New Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program
Fresno County has pledged $500,000 to a pilot program providing affordable spay/neuter and rabies vaccination services to Central Valley residents. The initiative, set to start on Tuesday, April 2, is a collaborative effort between the County, Kirkland Foundation, Fresno TNR, Mell’s Mutts, and Paw Squad 559. The program, Central Valley...