WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told world financial leaders Tuesday that the U.S. economy has grown stronger because the Biden administration rejected isolationism, offering a barely veiled criticism of former President Donald Trump's policies two weeks before the U.S. election. Yellen opened the IMF and World Bank annual meetings...
Starship Will Change What Is Possible Beyond Earth
IN ANY NORMAL week, the biggest-ever interplanetary probe blasting off to look for signs of life in the depths of an occult ocean would hog the headlines about space. But the launch of Europa Clipper on October 14th was eclipsed, spectacularly, by the test flight the previous day of the...
Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell Out 4-6 Weeks with Broken Thumb, Desmond Ridder Signed
HENDERSON — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell is expected to be out four to six weeks with a broken thumb, a person close to the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Raiders had not made an announcement. The person...
Merced County Confirms First Human Case of Bird Flu This Year
A person who came into contact with cattle at a dairy farm is Merced County's first confirmed human case of H5N1 bird flu infection this year, public health officials said Monday. The case was detected based on symptoms from direct exposure and confirmed by laboratory test results, according to a...
Fresno State Postpones Annual Top Dog Awards Ceremony
Fresno State is postponing the 2024 Top Dog Alumni Awards ceremony to next spring. The ceremony celebrates the university's most distinguished alumni. The new date for the dinner, which had been scheduled for this week, has not been announced. Fresno State gave no reason for the postponement. The university made...
Navy Identifies 2 Killed in Fighter Jet Crash as Aviators From California
The Navy identified on Monday the two crew members who died last week in a jet fighter crash near Mount Rainier as two 31-year-old aviators from California. Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, a Naval Flight Officer, and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, a Naval Aviator, died when their EA-18G Growler jet...
Lamar Jackson Dazzles with 5 TDs as Ravens Soar Past Injury-Plagued Buccaneers
TAMPA — Lamar Jackson, who may be playing the best football of his career, made it look easy. The two-time MVP threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns Monday night, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to five games with a 41-31...
America’s Economy Is Bigger and Better Than Ever
Few sights have better captured America’s world-beating ingenuity. On October 13th a giant booster rocket built by SpaceX hurtled to the edge of the atmosphere before plunging back to Earth and being neatly caught by the gantry tower from which, only minutes earlier, it had taken off. Thanks to this...
Chargers Rue Missed Opportunities in Disappointing Loss to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chargers' Justin Herbert threw for more than 300 yards, the defense held its ground outside of a few key plays and kicker Cameron Dicker had a perfect night. The combination should have been enough for the Los Angeles Chargers to win, yet they found a way to...
Former Abercrombie & Fitch Chief Mike Jeffries Arrested on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
NEW YORK — Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man were arrested Tuesday on charges of luring dozens of men into sex parties held around the world, sometimes by dangling the promise of modeling for the clothing retailer. Jeffries, partner Matthew Smith and...