I know that every year, some of you see this Thanksgiving column by my brother and think that it is actually I who am serving up this slab of red meat under the nom de plume of Kevin Dowd. I can assure you that Kevin is very real and, this...
‘Misinformation Is an Attack on You’: Research Shows Alarming Increase in Social Media Manipulation
Social media manipulation and misinformation have reached unprecedented levels, with bots and troll farms playing a significant role in shaping online discourse. A recent analysis reveals the extent of this problem on platforms like X (formerly Twitter). A study by the Queensland University of Technology found that during the 2023...
As Congress Feuds Over Farm Bill, Growers Are ‘Stuck in Limbo’
WASHINGTON — Congress is feuding over a new farm bill, making lawmakers likely to punt the matter for another year and leave American farmers and families on food assistance without an update to the legislation that controls how much federal support they receive. Republicans and Democrats agree it is time...
Border Patrol Trains More Chaplains as Job and Polarizing Immigration Debate Rattle Agents
DANIA BEACH, Florida — As immigration remains a hotly contested priority for the Trump administration after playing a decisive role in the deeply polarized election, the Border Patrol agents tasked with enforcing many of its laws are wrestling with growing challenges on and off the job. More are training to...
Want to Shop Small Business for Holiday Gifts? Stop by NW Fresno Vendor Fair Saturday
Ten local vendors will bring their wares together in northwest Fresno to give shoppers more options for Small Business Saturday. The Seasons Mercantile group will be at the northwest corner of Bullard and Marks avenues selling seasonal gifts and treats on Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5...
Fresno State Defense Is Prepped to Take on UCLA. Will the Offense Be Ready?
"I'll take full accountability for it. I got to do a better job. I take full responsibility, and I got to be better in the second half," says Fresno State offensive coordinator Pat McCann about the Bulldogs' performance against Colorado State last Saturday. In the 28-22 home win that made...
Busing People Out of Homelessness: How California’s Relocation Programs Really Work
Mayor London Breed, outgoing mayor of San Francisco, made waves recently with a major policy shift: Before providing a shelter bed or any other services, city workers must first offer every homeless person they encounter a bus or train ticket to somewhere else. But while San Francisco has gotten an...
Something New Is Sprouting at Clovis Botanical Garden
Construction is proceeding on a new 2,460-square-foot visitor center at the Clovis Botanical Garden, located in Dry Creek Park on Clovis Avenue. The center, which was designed by noted Fresno architect Arthur Dyson, will be a place for educational displays and for meetings and workshops as well as event spaces....
From Jelly Roll to TWICE, Top Acts Hit ‘Amazon Music Live’ to Spotlight Upcoming Projects
LOS ANGELES — If artists want to launch an album with a bang, "Amazon Music Live" could be the end zone to score big. Some of the biggest performers in music — including Jelly Roll, Megan Thee Stallion, Ed Sheeran, Kane Brown, Peso Pluma and Lil Baby — have graced...
Conor McGregor Loses Endorsements After Civil Jury Rules He Must Pay $250K to Assault Victim
LONDON — Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her. Proximo Spirits Removes McGregor's Image from Whiskey Brand Proximo...