WASHINGTON — State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information, such as credit or debit cards or bank accounts. They're so-called smishing scams —...
Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Justice, Calls Self a ‘Proud Patriot’
BEDFORD, Mass. — Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guard member who caused an international uproar when he leaked highly classified documents about the war in Ukraine, pleaded guilty to military charges of obstructing justice at his court-martial Thursday and called himself a "proud patriot." In a 10-minute address, Teixeira...
Jewish Protesters Flood Trump Tower’s Lobby to Demand Mahmoud Khalil’s Release
NEW YORK — Demonstrators from a Jewish group filled the lobby of Trump Tower on Thursday to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at Columbia University. The demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace wore red shirts reading "Jews say stop...
Sudan War Is World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis: 30 Million Need Aid, 16 Million of Them Kids
The war in Sudan has created the world's largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis with over 30 million people needing aid this year, 16 million of them children trying to survive in dire conditions, the head of the U.N. children's agency said Thursday. With no end in sight to the...
Visalia Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Stolen SUV
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen 2018 GMC Yukon Denali reported missing early Thursday near the intersection of Goshen Avenue and Kelsey Street in Visalia. According to the Visalia Police Department, the SUV may be equipped with paper plates or carry California license plates reading...
Fresno Police to Conduct Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation Saturday
The Fresno Police Department will hold a traffic safety operation on Saturday to target dangerous driver behaviors that put bicyclists and pedestrians at risk, police said in a statement. The enforcement effort, scheduled from noon to 10 p.m., will focus on violations such as speeding, illegal turns, failing to yield,...
Tesla Owners Struggle with Brand Loyalty Amid Musk’s DOGE Controversies
Some Tesla owners are reconsidering their loyalty to the EV brand due to founder Elon Musk's recent political alignment, the Los Angeles Times reports. As President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader since January 2025, Musk's conservative stance has ignited controversy among Tesla's traditionally liberal customer base. David Andreone,...
Trump’s Budget Plan Puts David Valadao on the Medi-Cal Hot Seat
Rep. David Valadao (R-Kings County) finds himself in a precarious position as President Trump pushes for budget cuts that could impact Medicaid, the Los Angeles Times reports. Valadao represents a district where two-thirds of residents rely on Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program. However, he voted for a budget resolution that may...
Meta to Start Testing Crowd-Sourced Fact-Checking, Based on X Example, Next Week
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. said Thursday it will begin testing its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, Community Notes, on March 18. It will initially based on a ratings system used by Elon Musk's X. Meta ended its fact-checking program in January. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at the time...
The One-Take Wonder of ‘Adolescence,’ a Family Drama About Knife Crime
LONDON — Each episode of "Adolescence," the four-part Netflix drama premiering Thursday, was filmed in a single continuous shot. While shooting the British show, which traces the emotional fallout after a teenage stabbing, the camera was handed between operators like a relay race, clipped on and off drones and passed...