CAIRO — Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza, the first hostages have been released and many Palestinians have returned to what remains of their homes in the first few days of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. If it goes according to plan, there will be no fighting...
Fresno ERs Impacted the Worst Since COVID. Only Go for True Emergencies.
With cold and flu season in full swing, Dr. Danielle Campagne, chief of emergency medicine at UCSF, said the emergency room at Community Regional Medical Center is more impacted than during the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation at Clovis Community Hospital isn't any better. And so she asks people to go...
CNN Announces Layoffs as Part of a Further Shift to Digital Business
CNN expects to lay off about 200 people as part of a restructuring announced on Thursday that pivots the news organization toward a more digitally oriented future. The company's CEO, Mark Thompson, said he expects the job cuts in CNN's television business to eventually be offset by new hires for...
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly in America as Continuing Claims Hit Three-Year High
Jobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three years. Applications for jobless benefits rose by 6,000 to 223,000 for the week ending January 18, the Labor Department said Thursday. Analysts were expecting...
House GOP Speaker Threatens to Saddle California Wildfire Aid With Conditions
LOS ANGELES — California Republicans are pushing back against suggestions by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires that ravaged Southern California should come with strings attached, possibly jeopardizing the president's policy agenda in a deeply divided Congress at...
Fresno DUI Patrols Planned. They Start on Saturday Afternoon.
Fresno police will conduct DUI patrols on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., targeting drivers suspected of driving under the influence, the department said in a news release. Authorities remind the public that impaired driving includes not only alcohol but also certain prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and marijuana. While...
Who Will Be the NFL’s MVP? Five Finalists Announced
Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. Barkley, Burrow, and Jackson also are finalists for Offensive Player of the Year, and Burrow is also in the running for Comeback Player of the Year. The...
Saudi Arabia Intends to Invest $600 Billion in US, Crown Prince Says During Call With Trump
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said Thursday the kingdom wants to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, comments that came after President Donald Trump earlier put a price tag on returning to the kingdom as his first foreign trip. Trump's...
Hughes Fire Explodes to 10,000 Acres in 24 Hours, Triggers Evacuation Alerts for 50,000
CASTAIC, Calif. — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than...
Moon Pie Is a Classic Cutie Searching for Her Forever Home
This feisty little miss is Moon Pie! She’s a lovable 1-year-old girl who brings fun to every playtime with her foster sisters but also likes to be in charge. She uses a quick hiss to keep everyone in line — just like a referee uses a quick whistle. However, she...