■Trump allies plan to promote Christian nationalism in potential second term. ■Russell Vought leads the initiative, advocating for Christian values in government. ■Plans include invoking the Insurrection Act and restricting immigration. Russell Vought, former director of the Office of Management and Budget under Donald Trump and current president of The...
Coast Guard Accused of Deliberately Concealing Sexual Misconduct Cases
■Rep. Blumenthal seeks answers on Coast Guard cover-up. ■62 confirmed incidents of sexual misconduct from 1988-2006. ■Documents reveal calculated effort to hide findings. Connecticut Congressman Richard Blumenthal is seeking answers from the U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy leaders following the release of hundreds of documents that indicate a...
Gas Prices Surge Across the U.S., Highest in Nearly Three Months
■U.S. gas prices rise to $3.28 per gallon, highest in three months. ■Refinery shutdowns contribute to limited gas supply. ■Experts predict gas prices will continue to rise, peaking this summer. Gasoline prices across the United States are on the rise, with the national average increasing by 11 cents in the...
Fresno State’s Silent Garden Lecture Focuses on Families of Deaf Latino Children
■Dr. Omar Ruiz will share his personal journey from losing his hearing as a child to becoming a college professor during the 12th annual Silent Garden Lecture. ■Ruiz will also moderate panel discussions with Latino parents and siblings. ■Silent Garden fosters understanding and awareness for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community....
Beehive Theft in Fresno County Stings Beekeeper, $100,000 Reward Offered
■Beekeeper offers a $100,000 reward for stolen hives. ■Bee thefts are a recurring problem in California. ■GPS tracking and surveillance cameras are used for hive protection. Andy Strehlow, a commercial beekeeper and owner of one of the largest beekeeping operations in the U.S., Strehlow Bees Inc., is offering a $100,000...
Golden Gate Bridge Temporarily Blocked by Pro-Palestinian Protesters
■Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked Golden Gate Bridge traffic. ■No injuries or arrests were reported from the protest. ■The protest was against Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators temporarily obstructed traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Wednesday morning. The protest, which began around 7:45 a.m., resulted in the closure of...
Russia on the Verge of Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough, Claims Putin
■Russia is close to creating cancer vaccines, says Putin. ■Putin did not specify which types of cancer the vaccines would target. ■Global efforts are underway to create cancer vaccines. Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that the country's scientists are on the brink of developing vaccines for cancer. Speaking at...
RIP, Bill Post, 96. He Brought Joy to the World With Pop-Tarts.
■Pop-Tarts creator William "Bill" Post has died at 96. ■Post played a key role in the development of the iconic toaster pastry. ■He was remembered for his humility and generosity. William "Bill" Post, the Michigan-born innovator behind the creation of Pop-Tarts, has passed away at the age of 96. Post,...
Biden’s Yemen Houthis Strategy Could Strain Overworked US Navy
■Proposed naval strikes on Yemen's Houthis could strain U.S. Navy. ■Operation Poseidon Archer could escalate Middle East tensions. ■Continuous Middle East deployments have depleted U.S. Navy resources. The Biden administration's proposed strategy of naval strikes against Yemen's Houthis could further strain the already overworked U.S. Navy, according to experts. The...
Rep. Barbara Lee’s Minimum Wage Proposal Works Out to $104K a Year
■Rep. Barbara Lee advocates for a $50 minimum wage in California. ■Lee cites a United Way report to justify her stance. ■Republican Steve Garvey opposes changing the minimum wage. In a debate on Monday, candidates for a California U.S. Senate seat discussed the controversial topic of minimum wage, with Rep....