In the turbulent landscape of the Middle East, Iran’s aging supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, could always rely on the close alliance, unwavering loyalty and deep friendship of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah. When Israel killed Nasrallah in a massive airstrike Friday, it abruptly wiped out...
Sick of the Electoral College? Stop Whining.
Opinion by Gail Collins on Sept. 26, 2024. Dear Help Person, I live in New York and nobody cares how I vote in the big, huge, potentially history-changing presidential race. All because of the Electoral College! Why do we have that thing and how can we get rid of it?...
Hajj-Malik Williams Guides Unbeaten UNLV to 59-14 Romp Over Fresno State
LAS VEGAS — Hajj-Malik Williams threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, Ricky White III returned a blocked punt for a score and caught two touchdown passes, and Jai'Den Thomas returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown as unbeaten UNLV breezed to a 59-14 victory over Fresno...
California Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Speeding Alerts in New Cars
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit. California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030. The...
At Least 52 Dead and Millions Without Power After Helene’s Deadly March Across the Southeast
PERRY, Fla. — Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday, as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 52 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and left millions without power. "I've never seen so many people homeless...
SpaceX Launches Rescue Mission for 2 NASA Astronauts Who Are Stuck in Space Until Next Year
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station on Saturday, sending up a downsized crew to bring them home but not until next year. The capsule rocketed into orbit to fetch the test pilots whose Boeing spacecraft returned to...
Hezbollah Confirms Its Leader Hassan Nasrallah Was Killed in an Israeli Airstrike
BEIRUT — Lebanon's Hezbollah group confirmed on Saturday that its leader and one of its founding members, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut. The killing of the powerful militant group's longtime leader sent shockwaves throughout Lebanon and the Middle East, where he...
The Best Way to Keep Congress From Getting Things Done
Opinion by Jamelle Bouie on Sept. 27, 2024. If the filibuster did not exist, it is hard to believe that anyone would invent it. As it stands, the Senate rule allowing unlimited debate is still in effect. But there are carve-outs — exceptions that allow the Senate to pass a...
Eddie’s Journey: Senior Poodle Seeks a Loving Forever Home
Eddie, a 15-pound senior poodle, has been with Mell’s Mutts for several years, and despite his long stay, he's still waiting for his perfect forever home. At around 12 or 13 years old — maybe even older — Eddie's had his share of challenges, but he's come out stronger each...
No Drug Screen and Treatment – No Money. Should Valley’s Poorest Be Tested to Receive Public Aid?
Central Valley leaders are asking voters to weigh in one of the oldest public policy questions: Which works better, the carrot or the stick? A new ballot initiative in front of voters in San Joaquin County this November would require people suspected of substance abuse who receive public benefits to...