As the world's attention is drawn to the conflict in Gaza, the Israeli military is escalating its attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. The military has isolated Palestinian communities, restricting their movement, while Israeli settlers are free to traverse rural areas, often attacking Palestinians they encounter. The military has...
Veterans Day 2023: A Roundup of Free Meals, Deals, and Discounts for Veterans
In a gesture of gratitude, numerous eateries, retailers, and recreational facilities are set to honor veterans and active service members with complimentary meals and exclusive deals this Veterans Day. Businesses are acknowledging the sacrifices made by vets with a variety of special offers, discounts, and freebies. Eligibility requirements differ from...
FDA Approves Another New Drug for Weight Loss, Expanding Market Reach
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to Eli Lilly's drug tirzepatide, marketed as Zepbound, for weight loss treatment. This approval expands the use of the drug, which was previously approved for Type 2 diabetes treatment under the name Mounjaro. The new approval allows adults with...
Supreme Court Examines ‘Dangerousness’ in Landmark Gun Rights Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently examining the case of U.S. v. Rahimi, which is centered around the definition of "dangerousness" and its implications for Second Amendment rights. The case is specifically concerned with whether individuals subject to domestic-violence restraining orders should be prohibited from owning firearms under federal law....
Walmart Launches Daily Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has announced the introduction of daily "sensory-friendly hours" in all its stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The initiative, which begins Friday, will see the stores dim their lights, switch off the radio, and change their TV walls to a static image to create...
Fresno, Other Valley Counties Added to Citrus Bug Quarantine Zone
The United States Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, has broadened the quarantine zones for the Asian citrus psyllid in California. The expansion, announced on November 6, now includes Fresno, Kern, San Luis Obispo, and Tulare counties. This move is in response to...
Trump Leads Biden in Key Battleground States, New Polls Reveal
In the run-up to the 2024 presidential election, Donald J. Trump is leading President Biden in five out of six key battleground states, according to recent polls conducted by The New York Times and Siena College. The polls reveal a significant level of dissatisfaction with Biden's performance, particularly in relation...
$500,000 Gift Establishes Scholarship for Fresno State Transfer Students
Greg Tcherkoyan grew up in Fresno where he attended Roosevelt High School and Fresno City College with hopes of finishing his degree at Fresno State. But he met his wife, Seta, who was a student at the University of California, Berkeley, and their love story led them to marriage at...
Turkey, Chile, South Africa, Other Nations Recall Ambassadors from Israel in Protest of Gaza Conflict
South Africa and Chad have joined a growing list of nations withdrawing their ambassadors from Israel due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The two countries cited Israel's disregard for international calls for a humanitarian pause in the fighting as the reason for their decision. South Africa's spokesperson...
US, European Officials Broach Topic of Peace Negotiations With Ukraine, Sources Say
NBC News reports that U.S. and European officials have begun quietly talking to the Ukrainian government about what possible peace negotiations with Russia might entail to end the war, citing a current senior U.S. official and a former senior U.S. official familiar with the discussions. The conversations have reportedly included...