WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he plans to hold talks about the war in Ukraine in coming days after his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in August failed to achieve a breakthrough. Trump has been frustrated at his inability to get a halt to the...
Propane Truck Crash Closes Friant Road, Hazmat Crews Still on Scene
A crash involving a propane truck that overturned after colliding with a sedan Tuesday evening has left two people with major injuries and shut down Friant Road between Willow Avenue and Lost Lake, officials said. The sedan’s occupants were hospitalized with serious injuries, while the truck driver suffered minor injuries....
Anduril Industries Goes From Startup to Key Cog in War Machine
Anduril Industries is quickly becoming a big name in weapons of war, which are in high demand because of the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East conflicts. It has been a warp-speed transformation for Anduril's 32-year-old co-founder, Palmer Luckey. Less than a decade ago, he was designing virtual reality gaming headsets....
Instagram Rolls out iPad App With Reels at the Center to Take on TikTok
Instagram launched a dedicated iPad application on Wednesday, placing its short-form video feature Reels at the center of the redesigned interface as parent company Meta intensifies competition with TikTok. The app addresses longstanding complaints about Instagram’s iPad experience, which previously required using a scaled-up iPhone version with blurry visuals and...
Epstein Victims Urge US Congress to Pass Bill Requiring Release of Documents
WASHINGTON — Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein demanded on Wednesday that the U.S. Congress pass legislation forcing the release of all unclassified records related to the disgraced financier held by President Donald Trump's administration. "This is about ending secrecy wherever abuse of power takes root," said Anouska De...
California, Oregon and Washington Form Health Alliance Amid Federal Vaccine Tensions
U.S. states of California, Oregon and Washington said on Wednesday they have launched a new health alliance to provide unified vaccine recommendations amid growing tensions over federal immunization policies and public health directives. Under the West Coast Health Alliance, the states said they will make joint recommendations on who should receive...
Garnet Fire in Fresno County Grows to Nearly 30,000 Acres in Sierra National Forest
A lightning-sparked wildfire in the Sierra National Forest has burned nearly 30,000 acres and remains just 12% contained, officials said Wednesday morning. The Garnet Fire, which started Aug. 24, has scorched 29,718 acres in Fresno County, according to an update from the U.S. Forest Service. About 1,851 personnel are assigned...
Trump Says May Send US Troops to New Orleans, Louisiana to Fight Crime
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he may send federal troops to Louisiana to combat crime, following its actions in Washington. Trump, speaking to reporters at the start of a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, said his administration was determining now whether to send troops to Chicago or to...
California Authorities Report Fewer Fatal Crashes Despite Rise in DUI Arrests
California Highway Patrol officers reported a significant decline in fatal crashes over the Labor Day weekend, citing a nearly 50% drop compared to the same period last year. From Friday to Monday, CHP officers made 45,829 enforcement contacts across the state, issuing 34,331 citations, including 19,798 for speeding. DUI arrests...
Hegseth Says Boat Strike Is Start of Campaign Against Venezuelan Cartels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned in an appearance on “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday that a deadly U.S. military strike on a boat officials said was carrying drugs in the Caribbean was the start of a campaign against Venezuelan cartels that President Donald Trump has blamed for bringing fentanyl into...