KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian drone strikes on southern Russia killed a 9-year-old boy and set fire to a major oil terminal, officials said Saturday, the day after Moscow launched a massive aerial attack on its neighbor that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said was one of the heaviest bombardments of the...
South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol Over His Martial Law Order
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Yoon's fate, as jubilant crowds roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the...
Brian Thompson, Not Luigi Mangione, Is the Real Working-Class Hero
Opinion by Bret Stephens on Dec. 12, 2024 One of the more moving stories in The New York Times this week is an account of the life of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO who was gunned down on Dec. 4 outside of a New York hotel. Thompson “grew up in...
YouTube TV Is Hiking Its Monthly Price, Again. Here’s What to Know
NEW YORK — Are you a YouTube TV subscriber? Your monthly bills are about to get more expensive again. On Thursday, YouTube announced that it's upping the price of its streaming service's base plan by $10 — citing "the rising cost of content" and other investments. The new $82.99 a...
City, County of Fresno Reach Tax Agreement. Can Building Move Forward?
The four years the city and county of Fresno spent without an agreement on how to share property tax revenue led to contentious fights between the two bodies for each plot of land eyed for development. But now, the two bodies appear to have an agreement. In a last-minute special...
Fresno Police Release Video of Gun Battle That Killed Gang Member, Injured Sergeant
The Fresno Police Department released Friday afternoon "critical incident video" of an Oct. 26 officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of known gang member Andy Morales, 40, of Fresno. The video contains graphic images taken from police Axon body-cameras and surveillance videos and is not suitable for all viewers....
Fresno Trustees Inch Closer to Hiring a New Superintendent
The Fresno Unified School Board will hold a special workshop meeting next Thursday to develop "goals and guardrails" for the district's next superintendent. The workshop will be at noon in the Nutrition Center at 4480 N. Brawley Ave. where the board has been meeting since the start of the school...
Supreme Court Will Take Up a Challenge Related to Tough CA Vehicle Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to California's nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions. The justices agreed to hear an appeal filed by fuel producers who object to...
Why CA Needs to Double-Down on Its Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeships are a time-honored tradition dating back centuries, and serve as a pathway to skilled trades and professions. They play a vital role in shaping our workforce and economy, and offer valuable hands-on training and mentorship, helping people get the skills needed to succeed in high-demand careers. According to research...
Fresno Council Changes Rules on Presidency, Vice Presidency
The Fresno City Council changed its rules at Thursday's meeting on picking a president and vice president. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, councilmembers will vote on who becomes president and acquires the power of procedure and the agenda. The council will also vote for the vice president. These changes come after...