When Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, he laid off thousands of employees, stopped paying rent and auctioned off coffee makers and office chairs in hopes of a big turnaround. Now the world's richest man has brought the same slash-and-burn strategy to the federal government, and some people who experienced...
Live Poultry Markets Ordered Shut in New York City Due to Avian Flu Outbreak
NEW YORK — All live poultry markets in New York City and some of its suburbs were ordered Friday to close for a week after the detection of seven cases of avian flu, which has also hit farms nationwide, led to the slaughter of millions of birds and driven up...
Drink and Drive? Your Super Bowl Could Be Spent in Fresno Jail
As football fans gear up for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Fresno police remind residents to celebrate responsibly and not drive after drinking, smoking cannabis, or taking drugs. Failure to follow this advice could result in a costly driving-under-the-influence arrest, injury, or loss of lives. To enjoy the game responsibly,...
US Employers Added 143,000 Jobs in January Hiring, Jobless Rate Fell to 4%
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025. The first monthly jobs report of Donald Trump’s second presidency points to a solid but unspectacular labor market. January job creation dipped from the 261,000 added in November, and 307,000...
Palestinians Face Heartbreak and Devastation as They Return to Destroyed Gaza Homes
Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza after a ceasefire with Israel are finding widespread destruction and searching for the remains of loved ones, The Washington Post reported. The once-bustling cities of Gaza now lie in ruins, with entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. Ali Suleiman, a merchant from Khan Younis,...
Suspect, Victim Identified in Fatal Fresno County Crash
The California Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night west of Orange Cove, the agency said in a Thursday morning statement. At approximately 7:45 p.m., officers responded to a solo vehicle crash on Manning Avenue, west of Hansen Avenue. A Honda Accord traveling eastbound at high...
UK Demands Apple Create Backdoor to Encrypted User Data
The United Kingdom has ordered Apple to create a backdoor allowing access to all encrypted cloud content of Apple users worldwide, according to sources familiar with the matter speaking to The Washington Post. This unprecedented demand, made last month under the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, known as the "Snoopers' Charter,"...
Josh Allen Wins AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award
NEW ORLEANS — Josh Allen wanted to leave New Orleans with different hardware. Still, he's happy to be recognized for his accomplishments. Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016. “I wish we...
San Diego Added to Southwest’s Nonstop Destinations From Fresno Airport
Southwest Airlines added a fourth nonstop destination to routes to and from Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Beginning Oct. 2, travelers can take direct flights to San Diego International Airport, according to an airport news release. "Southwest Airlines is a valued airline partner and continues to grow its presence in California's...
Clovis Man Gets 27 Years to Life for Attempted Murder of Estranged Wife
A Clovis man was sentenced Thursday to 27 years to life in state prison for the attempted murder of his estranged wife, nearly a year after he shot her in the face, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Manuel Ramirez Jr., 37, received his sentence from...