California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken a surprising stance on transgender athletes in sports, breaking with his party's traditional position, reported by Politico. In a 75-minute interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Newsom expressed concerns about fairness in youth sports competitions involving transgender athletes. "It's easy to call out," Newsom...
Trump Is Said to Be Preparing Order That Aims to Eliminate Education Department
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an order that would instruct Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling her agency, setting the stage for a potential power struggle with Congress and another round of legal challenges from opponents. An administration official said the order could be signed...
Trudeau Expects a Trade War Between Canada and the US for the ‘Foreseeable Future’
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after having what he called a colorful but constructive call with U.S. President Donald Trump this week. Trudeau said the two sides discussed tariffs, and...
Hamas Brushes off Trump’s Threat and Says It Will Only Free Hostages for a Lasting Truce
CAIRO — Hamas on Thursday brushed off President Donald Trump's latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The militant group accused Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to back out of the ceasefire agreement they...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Falls as AI Stars Lose More of Their Glow
NEW YORK — Back down goes Wall Street. U.S. stocks are resuming their slide Thursday, led by the market’s AI superstars that are now feeling the painful downside of big expectations. The S&P 500 was down 0.9% in morning trading, nearly erasing its mini-recovery from the prior day that had...
Cuts Could Close Campsites and Trails in California, Forest Service Memo Says
In California, summer could be on the chopping block. Almost 4,000 campsites across many of California’s 18 national forests could close for part or all of the summer season, according to an internal U.S. Forest Service spreadsheet viewed by The New York Times on Friday. These potential shutdowns follow a...
Apply for Fresno Unified Scholarships Before Fast Approaching Deadline
Attention, Fresno Unified high school seniors: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive up to $4,500 in scholarship funds. The FUSD scholarship deadline of Sunday, March 16, is fast approaching, and the district is encouraging students to complete applications now. The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students will award scholarships...
Need a Friend to Relax With? Tawny Could Be Your Silky Pet
Furry treasure 1-year-old Tawny’s silky smooth, orange-striped suit is unusual for an iconic tabby girl kitty, but "purrfect" for this gentle, sunny-spirited sweetheart! She gets along well with other cats, kittens, and a small dog, and is especially fond of her beautiful sister, Trixie. Together with her, they are their brother’s...
Trump Wants to Fix US Lumber Industry. Home Prices Hang in the Balance.
Beyond tariffs from President Donald Trump on Tuesday, he also ordered the U.S. Commerce Department to investigate Canada's lumber market — an industry integral to the U.S. housing market. Industry advocates praise the move, saying Canada has subsidized their cheap exports that make up 30% of the U.S. market. They...
Macron: Europe Must Prepare to Defend Ukraine Without US Aid
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for Europe to prepare for the possibility of defending Ukraine without U.S. assistance, according to NBC News. In a prime-time address, Macron emphasized the need for European nations to bolster their defense capabilities and support Ukraine's resistance against Russian aggression. "I want to believe...