LONDON — President Donald Trump's state visit to Britain has generated 150 billion pounds ($204.87 billion) of inward investment, the British government said on Wednesday citing its own data which compiled new and previously announced pledges. The figure, which Britain said was the largest commercial investment package generated by any...
Bondi Prompts Broad Backlash After Saying She’ll Target ‘Hate Speech’
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi provoked a broad backlash this week after announcing that she would “absolutely target” protesters engaging in “hate speech” and claiming that she had authority to investigate businesses that refused to print memorial vigil posters for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The comments by Bondi on...
Fresno Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Residential Burglary
Fresno police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect caught on video during a residential burglary near Marks Avenue and Bellaire Way. The burglary occurred around 4:20 p.m. Monday. The video, released by the department, shows the suspect appearing to open a bottle of alcohol and taking a...
The Number of Californians Late on Paying Back Student Loans Has Climbed, Analysis Finds
A new analysis has found that the share of Californians late on paying back their student loans has “surged” during the first two quarters of 2025, with regional differences that experts say may reflect economic opportunity differences in the state. The California Policy Lab, a research institute at the University...
100 Liberal Philanthropies Prepare to Push Back Against Trump Crackdown
Over 100 largely liberal philanthropies, including those that are being targeted by the Trump administration as part of an expected crackdown after the killing of Charlie Kirk, are banding together to try and stave off attacks on the nonprofit sector. The institutions, including the Ford Foundation and George Soros’ Open...
Stocks Hit Fresh Record High, US Yields Rise After Fed Rate Cut
NEW YORK — World stocks hit a record high in choppy trading with equities Wall Street ending mixed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected interest rate cut and signaled the start of a monetary policy easing cycle. The Fed cut rates by a quarter of a...
Fresno Police Arrest 9 in Gas Station Burglary, Citywide Theft Probe
Fresno police said on Wednesday that nine people were arrested after a Circle D gas station burglary on June 21 led detectives to link multiple thefts and catalytic converter burglaries across the city. Police said four suspects broke into the station at 2520 E. Olive Ave., ripped an ATM through...
Disney $233 Million Settlement With Employees Wins Approval
A California judge has approved Walt Disney's $233 million settlement with 51,478 Disneyland employees who said the entertainment company denied them a living wage. The class-action settlement won final approval on Tuesday by Judge William Claster of the Orange County Superior Court, who called the accord fair, reasonable, adequate and...
7 Edge Rushers Chargers Should Consider After Khalil Mack’s Injury
The Los Angeles Chargers could be without a key piece of the defense, as Khalil Mack exited the game Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders with an elbow injury. Mack is expected to undergo further tests to determine the severity and length of his absence. Should he miss an...
Legislation to Designate Antifa a Terror Organization to See House Action
Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump told The Center Square that he “100%” supports designating Antifa as a domestic terror organization, the U.S. House is expediting legislation to designate the group. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., introduced legislation to designate the left-wing group as a terror organization on...