SAN FRANCISCO — Myles Turner made a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left and had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. Up Next...
What Is Israel’s US Funded Plan for the Middle East?
In a recent interview, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs outlined his concerns about the possibility of war with Iran, framing it as the culmination of decades of U.S. foreign policy shaped by Israeli influence. Sachs pointed to the so-called “Clean Break” strategy, a 1996 plan championed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Caitlin Clark Honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year
IOWA CITY — Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court. After leading Iowa to the national championship game,...
Rams Don’t Dominate, but They’re Mastered Winning Ugly
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams keep doing just enough to win, and a team that appeared to be rebuilding this season has climbed all the way to the brink of another playoff berth. The Rams improved to 9-6 and took control of the NFC West on Sunday with...
What Goes on at Fresno County School Board Meetings? It’s Hard to Tell
School Zone, never a huge fan of covering School Board meetings, was even less of a fan of the Fresno County Board of Education's meeting last week when she discovered that the meeting wasn't user-friendly. The third-floor corner meeting room in the downtown Fresno headquarters is a little hard to...
Elaborate Holiday Light Displays Are Making Spirits Bright in a Big Way
CONCORD, N.H. — Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. But others are adorned with thousands of blinking lights synched to blasting music, drawing crowds and bolstering both holiday and community spirit. In a cul-de-sac in Mesa, Arizona, 14 homeowners...
Bethlehem Marks a Second Subdued Christmas During the War in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza. The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank on Christmas were nowhere to be found: The festive...
The Fastest Spacecraft Ever Heads for Its Close-Up With the Sun
This Christmas Eve, a vehicle is traveling at incomprehensible speed around a celestial object to bring wonder to the people of Earth — and it’s not Santa’s sleigh. On Tuesday at 6:40 a.m. Eastern time, the Parker Solar Probe, a NASA spacecraft, is passing within 3.8 million miles of the...
Survey: Small Businesses Are Feeling More Optimistic About the Economy After the Election
A recent survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses' Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to...
Heavy Travel Day off to a Rough Start After American Airlines Briefly Grounds All Flights
WASHINGTON — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issue just as the Christmas travel season kicks into overdrive and winter weather is threatening more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. American flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour...