Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned scores, and perhaps hundreds, of generals and admirals from around the world to meet on short notice next week at a Marine Corps base in Virginia but has not disclosed the reason for the gathering, four U.S. officials said Thursday. The unusual directive, which...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Andrew Thomas Diaz
September 26, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Andrew Thomas Diaz Suspects Date of Birth: September 20, 1996 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 6, 190 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Battery Warrant Number: F25905687 Synopsis of the Case: Andrew Thomas Diaz is wanted on a felony...
Dollar Set for Second Straight Week of Gains After Data Shows US Economic Resilience
NEW YORK — The dollar edged lower but was still on track for the second straight week of gains against major peers on Friday after data continued to show U.S. economic resilience, which might complicate the Federal Reserve's efforts to cut interest rates. The dollar was down 0.1% to 149.65...
US Inflation Relieves Wall Street, Yields Stable
NEW YORK — Steady U.S. inflation data reassured Wall Street, leading to gains on Friday while Treasury yields stayed largely flat and gold firmed on expectations the Federal Reserve may continue cutting interest rates this year. U.S. consumer spending rose slightly more than expected in August while the inflation rate...
Trump’s Furniture Tariffs Hit Importers in Latest Trade Salvo
Furniture companies that rely on imports slipped on Friday as President Donald Trump's latest tariff salvo targeted products like couches and cabinets, and analysts again cautioned about effects being felt months down the road as companies raise prices. Trump announced a 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and vanities, along...
ByteDance Expected to Play Big Role in New US TikTok, Sources Say
ByteDance will play a bigger than expected role in the new TikTok entity that is set to be sold to U.S. and global investors to address U.S. national security concerns, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a new structure that appears to lay out the continued and...
Rams Listed as Landing Spot for Potential Matthew Stafford Successor in Trade
For the last 17 years, Matthew Stafford has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league, making two Pro Bowls, winning a Super Bowl and throwing for over 60,000 yards between his time with the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams. However, as Stafford nears the end of his...
Trump Says He Would Consider Relocating World Cup Matches
FARMINGDALE, New York — President Donald Trump said he would consider relocating 2026 World Cup matches from cities he did not deem safe, months before the United States is set to co-host the quadrennial soccer showcase with Canada and Mexico. Eleven U.S. cities are set to welcome matches, including the...
Delegates Walk Out as Netanyahu Condemns Palestinian State Recognition in Fiery UN Speech
UNITED NATIONS — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply denounced Western countries on Friday for embracing Palestinian statehood, accusing them of sending the message that "murdering Jews pays off." Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, the Israeli leader pushed back in his harshest terms yet against a flurry of diplomatic moves...
Fresno Unified Opens First-of-Its-Kind Esports Arena at Middle School
Fresno Unified School District has officially unveiled their Technology Arena, where students will compete in esports and other technology-based events. The arena, located at Tehipite Middle School, hosted its grand opening Thursday. Fresno Unified staff and community leaders piled into the 7,000 square-foot facility alongside members of the middle school’s...