Last week Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed in a video and a social media post that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife, framing it as a political attack by President Donald Trump. “Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets,” Newsom said....
Vance Downplays Watergate and Compares Himself to Nixon
Vice President JD Vance downplayed the significance of the Watergate scandal during a speech Thursday, saying the controversy that toppled President Richard M. Nixon would be “like a 12-hour news story” if it happened today. “The idea that it would have taken down a presidency is crazy,” Vance added, saying...
Visalia Police Cite 11 Drivers, Motorcyclists in Safety Enforcement Operation
The Visalia Police Department cited 11 drivers and motorcyclists for various traffic violations during a recent motorcycle safety enforcement operation aimed at improving roadway safety, according to the department. Officials said additional motorcycle safety enforcement operations will take place throughout June as officers continue efforts to reduce crashes and encourage...
Kalshi’s Next Bet: A World Cup Deal as It Seeks More Growth
Sports betting has been rocket fuel for Kalshi, with wagers on athletic endeavors propelling the company’s revenue and valuation. Now, Kalshi, a prediction market giant, is set to gain more prominence on one of the biggest athletic stages: the World Cup. Kalshi is expected to announce Friday that it has...
Small Plane Crashes Into Tallest Building in Beijing
A small aircraft flew into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday, sending huge hunks of debris and plane parts plummeting onto the streets below and prompting crowds to flee. Video shared on social media and verified by The New York Times showed debris falling from the skyscraper, as people...
Venezuelans Displaced by Quakes Sleep in Streets, Plazas and Cars
CARACAS, Venezuela — With nowhere to go, Venezuelans pitched tents in public plazas and by the side of busy highways. Families sprawled out on mattresses and over thin blankets, on patches of grass and concrete benches. Others went to parking lots to sleep in their cars. Many Venezuelans stayed outside...
Iran Reasserts Its Right to Control Shipping in Strait of Hormuz After Ship Hit Near Oman
Tehran reasserted its right on Friday to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the fragility of a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. Iran was responding to what...
Visalia Shooting Under Investigation After Suspects Fire at Home, Parked Car
Visalia police are investigating after shots were fired at a home and a parked vehicle Thursday night in Visalia. Just after 9 p.m., officers with the Visalia Police Department responded to the area of Laurel Avenue and Court Street following reports of shots fired. Investigators said two suspects walked up...
California Will Vote on a Billionaire Tax. Billionaires Aren’t Happy.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Californians will vote in November on a groundbreaking plan to impose a one-time tax on the wealth of billionaires, with most of the money going to healthcare, according to the union pushing the measure. The billionaires are fighting back. Several wealthy Californians financed a campaign to get...
Europe on High Alert as Killer Heat Set to Move East and South
Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday as a killer heatwave progressed across the continent, prompting alcohol bans and the cancellation of mass gatherings in France, and melting road surfaces in Germany. Scientists said the heatwave, which began on June 20, was the worst recorded in Europe,...
