A Pentagon investigation has faulted U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using Signal on his personal device to transmit sensitive information about planned strikes in Yemen, saying it could have endangered U.S. troops if intercepted, two people familiar with the document said on Wednesday. However, the report by the Pentagon's...
Fresno Smoke Shops Drop Lawsuit Challenging City’s New Regs
A group of Fresno smoke shops has dropped its federal lawsuit against the city over new regulations. And that's good news to the Fresno City Councilmembers who wrote the ordinance. "The council is very clear that the primary purpose was to ensure the public health and safety of the city,...
Don’t Fear Self-Driving Cars. The Data Shows They Save Lives
I recently got called to see a teenager ejected in a rollover car crash. The trauma team rushed him into surgery to stop major abdominal bleeding, but we all knew. When that much energy enters a skull, no operation can turn it back. He was declared brain dead. His death...
Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case Sentenced to 2-1/2 Years in Prison
A California doctor was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday for illegally supplying "Friends" sitcom star Matthew Perry with ketamine, the powerful sedative that caused the actor's drug overdose death in 2023. Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who operated an urgent-care clinic outside Los Angeles, pleaded guilty in federal court...
Israel Says It Received Body From Hamas as It Indicates Rafah Crossing Could Open
CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Dec 3 — Israel received a body that Hamas said was one of the last two deceased hostages in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as Israel said it would allow Gaza's gateway to Egypt to open once all hostages were returned. A body has been transferred by the Red...
US Sanctions Venezuelan Actress Citing Alleged Tren de Aragua Ties
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a Venezuelan actress for allegedly using her entertainment career to launder money and support the Tren de Aragua gang. Jimena Araya, also known as "Rosita" for the name of her character in comedy shows "Cheverísimo" and "¡A que te ríes!," is romantically...
Trump Met With Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Export Controls, Source Says
President Donald Trump met with chip giant Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday to discuss export controls, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Nvidia did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Huang was in the U.S. capital meeting with lawmakers, where he told them that state-by-state...
What Could Make Russia Want Peace?
After nearly five hours of talks Tuesday between U.S. and Russian negotiators about ending the war in Ukraine, no breakthroughs emerged. According to a Russian negotiator, President Vladimir Putin was critical of the proposals. Before the talks, the Russian leader even said he was willing to wage war with Ukraine’s...
Oil Settles Slightly Higher as Moscow Peace Talks Fail To Reach Breakthrough
HOUSTON, Dec 3 — Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Russia failed to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine that could have eased sanctions on Moscow's oil sector, though gains were held back by fears of oversupply. Brent crude closed 22 cents, or...
Comedy Legend Tim Allen Announces Fresno Show
Comedy star and actor Tim Allen will bring his stand-up tour to Fresno at Warnors Center For The Performing Arts on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com, with presales available throughout the week. The show is open to guests 18 and...