As the U.S. grapples with record-high egg prices and shortages due to avian flu, Canada's egg market remains stable and well-supplied. The stark contrast between the two neighboring countries has caught the attention of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is now exploring alternative production methods. Mike von Massow, a...
Trump to Announce Tariffs on Foreign Cars
President Donald Trump will announce auto tariffs during a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said during a briefing with reporters at the White House. Details of the tariffs remain unclear, including whether they will apply broadly to all imports of cars and car parts,...
Plant-Based Eating in Middle Age Linked to Healthier Senior Years
A recent study suggests that adopting a plant-based diet and limiting ultra-processed foods during middle age could significantly increase the chances of reaching 70 without major chronic illnesses, according to The Washington Post. The research, published on Monday, highlights the long-term benefits of maintaining healthy eating habits in one's 40s,...
Cuts Leave Social Security System in Disarray With Millions Affected
President Trump's Social Security Administration (SSA) is grappling with severe operational issues, leaving millions of Americans frustrated and underserved, according to The Washington Post. The agency's website has experienced multiple crashes, preventing retirees and disabled individuals from accessing their accounts. Staffing shortages have forced office managers to take on receptionist...
Stock Market Today: Nvidia, Tesla and Other Big Tech Drag Wall Street Lower
NEW YORK — Drops for Nvidia, Tesla and other former superstars are dragging Wall Street lower on Wednesday. The S&P 500 was down 0.8% in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost an early gain of 230 points and was down 37, or 0.1%, shortly before noon. The weakness...
Central Unified Hires Longtime Clovis Educator as Interim Superintendent
Central Unified trustees on Tuesday hired former Clovis Unified Superintendent Eimear O'Brien to lead the district while they search for a permanent replacement. Trustees voted unanimously to hire O'Brien as interim superintendent. The decision comes two weeks after the western Fresno school district's superintendent, Ketti Davis, stepped down. O'Brien began...
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar After a Decade of Trying to Find a Fit
Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms for $1 billion after a decade of trying to make its acquisition of the bargain chain fit. Dollar Tree Inc. acquired Family Dollar for more than $8 billion in 2015 after a bidding war with rival Dollar...
CA Politicians Have an Irritating Habit of Ignoring the Downsides
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s governors and legislators have a number of irritating habits, such as using sneaky tactics to pass legislation with little or no public notice, or exempting themselves from the rules that govern others. However, the topper is their...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Erika Raeleen Esquibel
March 26, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Erika Raeleen Esquibel Suspects Date of Birth: June 27, 1990 Physical Description: Hispanic Female, 5’ 1, 180 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Grand theft Warrant Number: F22903577 Synopsis of the Case: Erika Raeleen Esquibel is wanted on a...
Woman Accuses Actor Gérard Depardieu of Sexual Assault on Film Set
PARIS — A woman accusing French actor Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault told a landmark trial in Paris on Wednesday that he groped her buttocks and her breasts several times in three separate incidents on a film set. Depardieu, 76, is accused of groping a 54-year-old set dresser and a...