■Biden faces critical decision after attack on U.S. forces in Jordan. ■Anti-American militias, allied with Iran, are gaining strength in the Middle East. ■Experts suggest the U.S. should respond without major escalation. President Biden is facing a critical decision on how to respond to the recent attack on U.S. forces...
House Republicans Accused of Sabotaging Policy Priorities for Political Gain
■House Republicans accused of sabotaging own policies to hurt President Biden. ■Republicans' actions seen as weakening America and aiding its enemies. ■Rejection of border bill also hampers aid to Ukraine amid war with Russia. House Republicans have been accused of undermining their own policy priorities to politically damage President Joe...
UCSF Health and Adventist Health Propose Joint Purchase of Madera Community Hospital
■UCSF Health and Adventist Health propose to buy Madera Community Hospital. ■Deal could "change the dynamic of healthcare in the Central Valley." ■Proposal comes amidst negotiations with American Advanced Management. UCSF Health and Adventist Health have proposed a joint plan to purchase the closed Madera Community Hospital, potentially transforming it...
Californians Protest AT&T’s Quest to End Landline Phones
AT&T's proposal to end its landline phone obligations in California has sparked widespread protest from residents. The telecom giant applied to end its Carrier of Last Resort obligation in March 2023, which, if approved, would make it easier for AT&T to drop its phone lines in the future. The Rural...
Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium Selected as Venue for 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will see six of its matches held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, the home base of the San Francisco 49ers. The stadium will host five group stage matches in June 2026, followed by a round of 32 match in July. The expansion of the...
This Potential Deal Could Pave the Way for Peace in the Middle East
The Middle East is currently embroiled in a widespread conflict, with 10 countries involved in various battles. The situation is dire, with ongoing violence in Gaza between Israeli soldiers and Hamas, a low-grade war between Hizbullah and Israel in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen attacking cargo ships, causing a...
Biden Fake Video Controversy Sparks Meta Oversight Board to Call for Policy Changes
The independent Meta Oversight Board has called on the social media giant to reassess its policy on manipulated media in light of the upcoming 2024 elections. The board, which operates separately from Meta and is funded by a company grant, criticized the current policy as inconsistent, lacking in compelling rationale,...
US Combines Military Force and Diplomacy in Middle East Strategy: Analysis
Israel's ability to control West Bank settlers and its commitment to a Palestinian state will significantly increase its capacity to manage the remaining Hamas fighters. The more Arab nations invest in security and financial aid, the more confident Israelis and Palestinians will feel about the possibility of change. The role...
NYC Professor Who Threatened Reporter With Machete Fired for Anti-Israel Comments
Shellyne Rodriguez, a former professor at Cooper Union, has been dismissed following her anti-Israel comments on social media. Rodriguez, who was previously caught on camera threatening a New York Post reporter with a machete, claimed her termination was due to her public remarks about "Zionists." The exact posts that led...
Powell Raises Alarm Over US Debt but Says Economy Is in Good Shape
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has expressed concern over the United States' fiscal trajectory, stating that the country's debt is growing at a faster pace than the economy. And, in a recent interview on "60 Minutes," Powell described the situation as "unsustainable." The U.S. national debt surpassed $34 trillion for...