ISANTI, Minn. — The young Buddhist lama sat on a throne near an altar decorated with flowers, fruits and golden statues of the Buddha, watching the celebrations of his 18th birthday in silence, with a faint smile. Jalue Dorje knew it would be the last big party before he joins a...
Three Injured in Small Plane Crash Near SoCal Dragstrip
POMONA — Three people were hurt aboard a single-engine plane that crashed Sunday near a Southern California dragstrip where fans were gathered for the finals of a racing event, authorities said. At least two parked vehicles on the ground were struck when the Piper PA-32 crashed around 11:40 a.m. near...
Moscow Warns the US Over Allowing Ukraine to Hit Russian Soil With Longer-Range Weapons
KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Biden’s shift in policy added an uncertain, new factor to the conflict...
Trump Promised to ‘End’ Offshore Wind. What Will That Mean for California’s Big Bet?
California's offshore wind industry could be a casualty if President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his promise to sign an executive order to "end" the offshore wind industry. He cannot do it with the stroke of a pen. But Trump can deeply wound the state's next-generation renewable energy source by...
Tulsi Gabbard: A Controversial Nominee for National Intelligence Director
Former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the position of director of national intelligence. This surprising choice has sparked controversy due to Gabbard's lack of intelligence experience and past statements that some view as amplifying Russian propaganda. Gabbard, who recently joined the Republican Party,...
What Is Saving Grace for Embattled Valley Farmers? People Always Need Food
Fresno State on Wednesday brought together economists, lenders, farmers, and industry representatives to discuss the changing landscape in California agriculture for its 43rd annual Agribusiness Management Conference. Saying agriculture is in the midst of a drastic transition, panelists struggled to paint an optimistic picture of ag's future. But the event's...
A Project 2025 Leader’s Exile Ends
In the 31st-floor penthouse lounge of the Kimberly Hotel in midtown Manhattan, as waiters refreshed cocktails and jazz piano wafted from the speakers, a hotel employee slid the glass roof closed against the chilly night air. It was official: Kevin Roberts was coming in from the cold. For a period...
What Makes Walking So Great for Your Health and What Else You Need to Do
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name. The 71-year-old retiree starts each morning this way with a walking club. "I'm obsessed," she said. Not only does it ease her...
Did Merced City Schools Board Stifle Free Speech? Legal Group Seeks Changes
Merced County's largest school district has been put on notice by a legal group that a statement read during public school board meetings may expose the district to legal action for threatening freedom of speech. Furthermore, the statement read before the public comment portion of Merced City School District's board...
Budget-Friendly Hacks for a Friendsgiving Feast to Remember
Friendsgiving is a fun, flexible way to gather with friends before the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But with the rising food prices, not to mention other holiday expenses, hosting can seem out of reach. Discover simple, budget-friendly hacks, from affordable menu ideas to DIY decor, to help throw...