The growing popularity of pickleball nationwide, especially among older generations, has Fresno doctors offering easy-to-follow tips to avoid injuries. The doctors at Sierra Pacific Orthopedic belong to a nationwide group of medical experts who specialize in treating injuries related to the sport called the Pickleball Doctors. The growth in popularity...
When New Selma Council Is Seated, What Happens to City Manager?
The disputed membership of the Selma City Council could be resolved next week. However, a feud between the mayor and city manager continues. City officials are at odds with the council about the governing board of the town of approximately 25,000 residents, 15 miles south of Fresno along Highway 99....
Trump’s Swearing-in Will Move Inside the Capitol Rotunda Because of Intense Cold Weather
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather. "The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill factor, could take temperatures into severe record lows," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. "There...
The Top 24 Most Anticipated Movie Blockbusters of 2025
A tremendous slate of blockbusters awaits moviegoers in 2025. The films include sequels, remakes, and adaptations. Here's your comprehensive list of GV Wire's highly anticipated films: "Captain America: Brave New World" Release Date: Feb. 14 "Captain America: Brave New World" is the fourth sequel in the "Captain Ameria" franchise, a...
IMF Sees Steady Global Growth, but Warns That Trump Tariff, Tax and Deportation Plans Cloud Outlook
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year. But it warned that the outlook is clouded by President-elect Donald Trump's promises to slash U.S. taxes, impose tariffs on foreign goods, ease regulations on businesses and deport...
SpaceX Launch Accident Likely Caused by Fire That Sent Trails of Flaming Debris Near the Caribbean
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean. SpaceX's Elon Musk said preliminary indications are that leaking fuel built up pressure in the cavity above the engine firewall. The resulting fire...
Ozempic, Wegovy Among 15 Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiations
WASHINGTON — Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare's list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said Friday. The price negotiations for the additional 15 drugs selected will be handled by the...
California Housing Crisis Will Get Worse as LA Fires Destroy Homes
The wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County communities have destroyed at least 10,000 homes so far and more are in the path of still-uncontrolled flames. Obviously, the loss of so many dwellings, whether they be single-family homes or apartments, exacerbates what was already one of the nation’s most acute shortages...
Kristi Noem, Trump’s Homeland Security Pick, Faces Pointed Scrutiny on Immigration From Senators
WASHINGTON — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, faced senators Friday at confirmation hearing that will be her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security. Noem, a...
Russia and Iran Sign Partnership Treaty to Deepen Ties in Face of Western Sanctions
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions. Russian and Iranian officials say the "comprehensive strategic partnership treaty" covers all areas -– from trade and military cooperation...