A Fresno man was arrested this week after investigators linked him to a series of vehicle burglaries in Madera County’s Riverstone area, authorities said. Between Thursday, Aug. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 2, deputies received multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles, including the loss of a firearm, bow releases, grooming...
Democrats Will Force Votes on Trump Import Tariffs, US Senate’s Schumer Says
Democrats "will force votes" in the coming weeks in an effort to reverse President Donald Trump's import tariffs, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said, citing Friday's report on slowed job growth and increased unemployment as a reason. — (Reporting by Rick Cowan; Writing by Katharine Jackson)
Americans Want Larger Families, Even as Birth Rate Falls to Historic Low: Poll
Even as the U.S. birth rate hits a record low, Americans continue to say they want more children than they are having. A new Gallup poll finds the average desired family size at 2.7 children, well above the nation’s fertility rate of 1.6 births per woman. The findings highlight a...
Mamdani Challenges Trump to Debate Amid Heated NYC Mayoral Race
Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani on Thursday challenged President Donald Trump to a televised debate, escalating tensions in a crowded race already marked by sharp clashes, the New York Post reported. “Let’s cut out the middle man,” Mamdani told The Post. “Why should I debate Donald Trump’s puppet when I could...
Lebanon Cabinet Welcomes Army Plan to Disarm Hezbollah, No Timeline Given
Lebanon's cabinet on Friday welcomed a plan drafted by the army to disarm Hezbollah but decided to keep its contents secret, the information minister said, a move that could escalate the standoff over the Shi'ite Muslim group's arsenal, which it has refused to relinquish. The Iran-backed group and its allies...
Aaron Donald Was One of the NFL’s Toughest Players. A Stalker Left Him Living in Fear
Retired NFL player Aaron Donald received an email in March from the head of people and culture for a health care technology startup. “Hi Hubby!” Janelle Anwar wrote. “Please save. Love you!” She attached a copy of her annual performance review, which was filled with glowing comments from the company’s...
Tesla to Award Musk an Unparalleled $1 Trillion – Depending on Performance
Tesla's board has proposed a $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk in what would be the largest corporate pay package in history, underscoring the hold Musk has over the carmaker as it attempts to transform into an AI and robotics powerhouse. The world's richest person has consistently asked...
Secrecy, Cost Overruns Plague California’s Billion-Dollar Capitol Annex Project
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For more than half a decade, advocates of the state Capitol have sounded the alarm about the $1.1 billion Capitol annex project. This venture is a textbook example of how not to run a public works project. All...
Hamas Releases Hostage Video, Israel Bombs Gaza High-Rise
Hamas released a video on Friday of two Israeli hostages seized from a music festival in Israel in October 2023, and one said he was being held in Gaza City, where the Israeli military has launched a major offensive to wipe out the militant group. Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel...
US Immigration Authorities Arrested 475 Workers at Hyundai Facility in Georgia on Thursday, ICE Official Says
U.S. immigration authorities arrested 475 workers at a Hyundai facility in Georgia on Thursday, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said on Friday. Many of those arrested had temporary visas for tourism and business travel that are not authorized for work, including South Korean nationals, the official told Reuters. — (Reporting...