The torrent of polls began arriving just a few weeks ago, one after the other, most showing a victory for former President Donald Trump. They stood out amid the hundreds of others indicating a dead heat in the presidential election. But they had something in common: They were commissioned by...
Could Biden Declare Shaver Lake a National Monument and ‘Completely Change’ It?
Activist group Unite the Parks called on President Joe Biden to transform 1.4 million acres of Sierra National Forest land into a national monument, and it has the backing of three state lawmakers from the Valley. But three local county supervisors wrote to the president on Monday, warning him the...
Stock Market Today: Microsoft, Meta and the Burden of High Expectations Drag Wall Street Lower
NEW YORK — Wall Street is feeling the downside of high expectations on Thursday, as Microsoft and Meta Platforms drag U.S. stock indexes lower despite delivering strong profits for the summer. The S&P 500 was down 1.6% in afternoon trading and on track for its worst day in nearly eight...
Independent Gen Zers Will Decide Elections From Now On
For generations, American elections have been decided by voters in swing states. An under-reported political earthquake has occurred over the last four years among Gen Z, and it will shape the outcome of every U.S. election for years to come. There has been a significant shift among Gen Z college...
Waves of Rocket Fire From Lebanon Hit Israel, Killing 7 in Deadliest Strikes Since Israeli Invasion
TEL AVIV — Rocket barrages fired from Lebanon killed seven people in northern Israel on Thursday, authorities said, hitting agricultural areas along the border and near the city of Haifa in back-to-back attacks that represented the deadliest spate of strikes from Lebanon since the Israeli military invaded the country earlier...
US Imposes Sanctions on Top Members of the Armed Wing of a Mexican Fentanyl-Trafficking Cartel
WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on senior members of the armed wing of a Mexican drug cartel that operates on border territories in and around Chihuahua, Mexico. Five Mexican citizens and two companies linked to La Linea, a violent Mexico-based drug trafficking organization that smuggles fentanyl and...
Yosemite Has a New TikTok Star: Meet Volunteer Susan
Visit Yosemite has found its new star, a volunteer at the Oakhurst Visitor Center named Susan. In a heartwarming twist, Susan has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands on TikTok and Instagram, showcasing a delightful fusion of generational humor and charm. View this post on Instagram A...
Inflation Gauge Closely Watched by the Fed Falls to Lowest Level Since Early 2021
WASHINGTON — As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans' frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels. The Commerce Department reported that prices rose just 2.1% in September from a...
Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Post Malone Topped Country in 2024. How Will Grammys Respond?
NEW YORK — Country music has become a dominant force, bleeding into pop music's mainstream. And artists who might not have been previously associated with the genre — like Beyoncé and Post Malone — have recently released country albums. They've been popular, but their prospects at the Grammys remain uncertain....
Rams Brace for Reunion With Former Star LB Ernest Jones as Seahawks Matchup Looms
LOS ANGELES — Less than two weeks before the regular season began, the Los Angeles Rams abruptly traded linebacker Ernest Jones, their leading tackler and defensive signal-caller, to Tennessee for a minor late-round draft pick upgrade in 2026. Coach Sean McVay curiously called the trade a "football decision" when it...