WASHINGTON — During his Cabinet meeting Wednesday, President Donald Trump casually mentioned that Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, intended to fire 65% of employees, an incision so deep that officials said it would hobble the EPA. Trump said Zeldin “thinks he’s going to be cutting 65...
What to Know About Medicaid
On Tuesday, the Republican-led House approved a budget blueprint calling for significant cuts in federal spending, part of a plan to extend tax reductions enacted in 2017. The resolution does not say which programs should be cut, but Medicaid, which provides health coverage for roughly 1 in 5 Americans, most...
Middle East Latest: Hamas Says It Is Ready to Negotiate the Next Phase of the Ceasefire
Hamas said Thursday it was ready to negotiate the next phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, after a swap overnight in which it handed over what it said were the remains of four hostages in exchange for the release of more than 600 Palestinian detainees held by Israel....
How to Practice Healthy Fasting During Ramadan
Manal Elfakhani looks back fondly on childhood memories from the month of Ramadan. She would break her fast at the mosque with family and snack on sweet semolina flour cookies that she's since learned to bake herself. Ramadan, which starts Friday evening and ends March 29 in the U.S., is...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Kathleen Kitty Landers
Update on March 18, 2025 The Fresno County Sheriff's Office reported that Kathleen Kitty Landers was arrested by the Fresno Police Department on Monday. Original Story Feb 27, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Kathleen Kitty Landers Suspects Date of Birth: September 16, 1981 Physical Description: White...
Fresno Police Seek Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
Update on Feb. 28, 2025. The Fresno Police Department reported Thursday that Faye Hurd has been located. Original Post Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old who was last seen on Feb. 20 near Clovis West High School, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement. Faye Hurd was spotted around...
Gene Hackman Was One of the 20th Century’s Greatest Actors. Here’s a List of His Notable Films
LOS ANGELES — Gene Hackman, the two-time Oscar-winning actor, has been found dead in his New Mexico home. Authorities have opened an investigation into how Hackman, his wife and their dog died, though have said no foul play is suspected. One of the 20th century's greatest actors, Hackman's career spanned...
Katy Perry, Gayle King Set for Blue Origin Spaceflight with Lauren Sanchez
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Katy Perry and Gayle King are headed to space with Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez and three other women. Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin announced the all-female celebrity crew on Thursday. Sanchez, a helicopter pilot and former TV journalist, picked the crew who will join her...
North Korean-Backed Hackers Steal $1.5B in Crypto, FBI Says
ROME — The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency publicly known, seizing some $1.5 billion worth of ethereum from a Dubai-based firm. The theft earlier this month targeting Bybit, one of the world's largest crypto exchanges, represents yet another involving a...
Trump to Impose New Tariffs Starting Tuesday on Mexico, Canada, and China
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China. Posting on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said that illicit drugs such as fentanyl are being smuggled into the United...