Fresno State football head coach Matt Entz announced on Thursday that he's bringing in Josh Davis as the new offensive coordinator while keeping John Baxter onboard as the special teams boss. Davis replaces former coordinator and wide receivers coach Pat McCann. Davis was the offensive coordinator at the University of...
Cats Can Get Sick With Bird Flu. Here’s How to Protect Them.
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in...
Who Is Making a Difference in Fresno? Explore This List of 2024’s Shining Stars
Two of the biggest challenges facing our city are domestic violence and the decades-long struggles to improve student achievement in Fresno Unified School District. Fortunately, we have Marjaree Mason Center CEO Nicole Linder leading the charge to educate the community about domestic violence and provide life-saving services for victims. We...
Americans Spend Like the Party Will Never End, but US Deficit Could Trigger Crash
When it comes to what Americans can expect for their wallets in 2025, one economist says the cognitive dissonance between inflation fears and actual spending habits will make for continued growth much like 2024. Republicans' strong showing in the November election reflected American's dissatisfaction with economic policies, said Chris Thornberg,...
Got a Ticket? Friday’s Mega Millions Climbs to $1.15 Billion
Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday's Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion. Friday’s jackpot will potentially be the fifth largest in the game's history. Mega Millions tickets are $2 a piece. However, the odds of winning...
Your College Football Team, Now Brought to You by Whiskey
At SHI Stadium at Rutgers University, advertisements for Eric LeGrand Whiskey flashed across the Jumbotron and on digital billboards during football games this season as bartenders used it to whip up old-fashioned cocktails in premium seating areas. Last year, Rutgers University Athletics partnered with the whiskey, its first partnership with...
Most Medical Debt Can’t Hurt Your Credit Score Under New CA Law
Everyday people across the country skip medical care because of cost. Those who do seek medical help may end up with a balance they can't pay off. That debt can hurt people's credit scores, resulting in long-term financial burdens. Starting Jan. 1, a new state law will prohibit health providers...
Dead Body Is Found in Wheel Well of United Airlines Plane After Landing
A dead body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft that landed in Hawaii after flying from Chicago on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Flight 202 departed from Chicago O’Hare International Airport at 9:31 a.m. Tuesday and landed at Kahului Airport on Maui at 2:12 p.m., according...
AI Is a Game Changer for Students With Disabilities. Schools Are Still Learning to Harness It
For Makenzie Gilkison, spelling is such a struggle that a word like rhinoceros might come out as "rineanswsaurs" or sarcastic as "srkastik." The 14-year-old from suburban Indianapolis can sound out words, but her dyslexia makes the process so draining that she often struggles with comprehension. "I just assumed I was...
Israeli ‘Earthquake’ Missile Strikes in Syria Register on the Richter Scale
Mainstream media might keep you in the dark, but here’s something you need to know. A recent Israeli airstrike in Syria caused an explosion so massive that it registered as a 3.0 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale. To get a better handle on the magnitude of this explosion, it’s...