The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surged to a three-month high this week as war in the Middle East stoked inflation fears, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to make housing more affordable. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.22%, highest since early December,...
2 Men Charged With Spying for Iran on Britain’s Oldest Synagogue
LONDON — Two men are accused of carrying out “hostile surveillance” of Israeli and Jewish institutions in England, including on Britain’s oldest synagogue, on behalf of Iran’s intelligence service, according to charges presented at a court hearing Thursday. The men, who both hold Iranian citizenship, have been charged under Britain’s...
US Is Considering New Steps on Oil as Attacks Rattle Energy Markets
The Trump administration said Thursday that it was considering new steps to shore up oil supplies, as it scrambles for solutions to a global energy crisis set off by the U.S.-Israeli bombing of Iran and Iran’s wide-ranging retaliatory strikes. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business that the U.S. government...
Trump Says US Needs More Money to Fund Iran War
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. needed more funding for a "lot of reasons" amid the Iran war when asked about a media report that Pentagon was seeking $200 billion for the conflict. — (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt, writing by Bhargav Acharya;Editing by David Ljunggren)
US Approves Billions in Arms Sales to Middle East Countries
The U.S. State Department on Thursday approved potential arms sales to three Middle East countries worth more than $16.5 billion as the war with Iran intensifies. The State Department approved the potential sale of missiles, drones, radar systems and F-16 munitions and upgrades to the United Arab Emirates for a...
Japan’s Leader at White House; May Face Trump Call for Iran Help
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived at the White House on Thursday for a summit at which U.S. President Donald Trump may press her for help in the war on Iran, creating a potentially awkward situation as Tokyo weighs what support it can give. Trump has lashed out at allies...
What the Cesar Chavez Revelations Reveal About Journalism’s Blind Spots
The New York Times’ bombshell report on Cesar Chavez has taken many by surprise, forcing difficult questions about how aspects of his behavior may have gone unexamined for decades. For those of us connected to Fresno State, the revelations feel especially close to home. Chavez, along with co-founder Dolores Huerta,...
UK Adviser Saw Iran Nuclear Deal Within Reach Before US-Israel Strikes
Britain’s national security adviser Jonathan Powell attended U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva and believed a deal was within reach, The Guardian reported. Powell viewed Iran’s proposal as “surprising” and significant progress, though gaps remained, including U.N. inspections. Talks, mediated by Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, were expected to continue in...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Raymond Francis Bohay
March 19, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Raymond Francis Bohay Suspects Date of Birth: May 22, 1980 Physical Description: American Indian Male, 5’ 8, 150 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Assault Warrant Number: F22907711 Synopsis of the Case: Raymond Francis Bohay is wanted on a...
Heavy Social Media Usage Erodes Young People’s Wellbeing, Report Finds
Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in well-being among young people, especially girls, in some English-speaking countries, the World Happiness Report published on Thursday found. Already, a number of countries across the world are working on plans to curb children's social media access after Australia in...