Fresno Unified is hosting its annual School Choice Expo where students and families can learn about magnet and specialty school options offered in the district. Next Tuesday's expo is a one-stop shop showcasing dual immersion programs, career pathways, and student initiatives. “Basically, think of it as kind of like a...
In Surprise Move, Head of US Military for Latin America to Step Down
WASHINGTON — The U.S. admiral who leads U.S. military forces in Latin America will step down at the end of this year, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday, in a surprise move that comes amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. Alvin Holsey only took over the U.S. military's Southern Command...
United Airlines Sees US Shutdown as Risk to Travel Confidence
CHICAGO — United Airlines Scott Kirby warned on Thursday that an extended government shutdown risks taking a toll on airline bookings as well as flight operations. The shutdown has entered its third week due to a political stalemate over government funding, amplifying a long-standing shortage of air traffic controllers. It...
Major US Business Group Sues Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The largest U.S. business lobbying group filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The lawsuit by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which says it represents about 300,000 businesses, is the group's first against the Trump administration since...
Judge Says Immigration Agents Must Wear Body Cameras in Chicago
CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago said Thursday that she was “profoundly concerned” that federal agents might have violated a court order that she had issued setting strict limits on their use of tear gas and requiring them to give protesters warnings to disperse. Judge Sara L. Ellis of...
France and Britain Refine Plans at UN for Gaza Force Resolution
PARIS/UNITED NATIONS — France and Britain, in coordination with the United States, are working to finalize a U.N. Security Council resolution in the coming days that would lay the foundation for a future international force in Gaza, France said on Thursday. With a shaky U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas...
Five Ways the Department of Education Is Upending Public Schools
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. In just over eight months, the second Trump administration has made a rapid succession of political hires and policy decisions at the U.S. Department of Education that...
White House Set to Announce Proposal Seeking to Make IVF More Accessible, NYT Reports
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a policy proposal to make in vitro fertilization more accessible, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing several administration officials. In February, Trump signed an executive order directing the government to expand access to IVF and reduce the costs of the popular...
Fresno State Hits Bye Week As Quarterback Questions Linger
Fresno State has a bye week, and so does its next opponent, San Diego State. The Bulldogs are on a media blackout this week, so it’s unknown if there are any plans to make changes at quarterback. As resilient as E.J. Warner is, he still has thrown nine interceptions and...
Woman Invoked Charlie Kirk’s Killing While Threatening Immigration Agents, US Charges
A Massachusetts woman invoked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as something "we love" as she threatened last month to kill federal agents conducting an immigration arrest, U.S. prosecutors said on Thursday. Bethany Abigail Terrill, 37, was arrested on Wednesday as the U.S. Department of Justice moves to take...