TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel announced Saturday it has completed construction of a new security corridor that cuts off the southern city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza, as the military said it would soon expand "vigorously" in most of the small coastal territory. Palestinians were further squeezed into...
Judge Relaxes Ban on DOGE Access to Sensitive US Treasury Information
NEW YORK — A New York judge has relaxed a ban she'd put on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive Treasury Department information related to millions of Americans. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas said in a written opinion late Friday that one DOGE worker, Ryan Wunderly,...
This Easy Crumble Has Peanut Butter-and-Jelly Vibes
As symbols of rebirth and renewal, eggs are closely associated with many springtime holidays and an integral part of the traditional Passover table. There’s the egg on the Seder plate and the hard-cooked eggs dipped in salt water, as well as the eggs in potato kugel and all the desserts,...
Trump Administration Says It Will Exclude Some Electronics From ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs
The Trump administration late Friday said they would exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from "reciprocal" tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren't usually made in the U.S. It would also benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung and chip...
Maltipoo Rescued From Severe Tick Infestation Now Recovering, Ready for Adoption
**GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING** The tiny Maltipoo, known by rescuers as Grove, is on the mend and looking for a fresh start after a harrowing ordeal left her covered in hundreds of ticks. Believed to be about 2 years old, the small white dog was found last week in dire condition...
How California Can Reduce High Concession Prices in Its Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 1978, the San Francisco Giants announced a nickel price increase on hot dogs and beer, bringing prices to 80 cents and 90 cents, respectively, to pay for new concession equipment. One fan, Ron Gordon, took umbrage. He...
Passover Begins Soon. For Many Jews, the Celebrations Will Occur Amid Anxieties and Divisions
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the most widely observed of any Jewish holiday, symbolizing freedom and the birth of a Jewish nation. This...
Trump’s Approval Rating Sinks as Trade Policies Take Center Stage
Recent polling indicates a decline in President Donald Trump's approval ratings as he implements new global trade policies in his second term. The Economist/YouGov poll reveals that 51% of Americans disapprove of Trump's job performance, while 43% approve, resulting in a net approval of negative 8 points. This marks a...
CA Insurance Commissioner Lara Used Campaign Funds for $30K in High-End Meals
As California deals with destructive wildfires and an insurance crisis, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is under fire for his extravagant spending habits. An investigation by The San Francisco Standard reveals that Lara has been using a campaign committee, ostensibly for a lieutenant governor run, to fund nearly $30,000 in meals...
Man Sentenced to Life in 2020 Dinuba Murder
A Tulare County man has been sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the 2020 shooting death of a man in Dinuba, the Tulare County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Antonio Mendoza Chavez Jr., 37, was sentenced in Tulare County Superior Court following his August 2024 conviction...