NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting Wednesday, and Treasury yields are rising following an encouraging update on the U.S. job market's strength. The S&P 500 was basically flat in midday trading, a day after sliding from its record on worries about a possible widening of the fighting in the...
‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Parts of South America
Sky watchers in parts of South America are in for a treat Wednesday, when the moon will pass between the sun and Earth to produce an annular eclipse — an extraordinary moment that will create a “ring of fire” in the sky. While the event is spectacular, it is not...
A Tense, Policy-Heavy Debate Ends With Clash Over Democracy
WASHINGTON — Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota clashed on Tuesday in a vice presidential debate in which Vance’s well-honed, television-friendly style came up against an aw-shucks approach from Walz that was at times nervous and halting. But Walz found his footing late, when the...
Adams Says No Word From Pierce Since Coach Liked Trade Talk on Social Media
HENDERSON — Davante Adams said on his weekly spot on the "Up and Adams Show" that he hadn't heard from Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce since a screenshot appeared of Pierce appearing to like a social media post about possibly trading the Raiders star wide receiver. Sports Illustrated writer Michael...
‘Maintaining Legacy of Excellence’ Is Chief Goal among 5 Clovis Unified Candidates
The five candidates seeking election to the Clovis Unified School Board all strike common themes: Maintaining the district's legacy of excellence, supporting the $400 million Measure A bond measure, keeping students safe and schools secure. Four seats are up for election in the Clovis Unified School Board, but only two...
As Extreme Heat Rises, Newsom Blocks Bill to Protect California Farmworkers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Saturday he had vetoed a bill to bolster farmworkers' heat illness claims as they face the increasing dangers of extreme heat. The unique proposal would have made it easier for farmworkers to get workers' compensation when claiming they suffered heat illness on the job. Senate...
Walz Says He ‘Misspoke’ About Being in Hong Kong During Tiananmen Square Protests
Asked by a debate moderator on Tuesday why Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota had said that he was in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square massacre in June 1989, when he had in reality been in his home state of Nebraska, Walz said he was “a knucklehead at times.” “All...
Voting Starts Soon. How Many Will Cast a Ballot in Fresno County?
Fresno County Elections Clerk James Kus wants a 100% turnout for the Nov. 5 election, and his staff is preparing for such a scenario. Practically and historically, that won't happen. Preparations, from mailings to setting up voting centers, are underway. The voting season for the Nov. 5 election starts Monday,...
Vance’s Dominant Debate Performance Shows Why He’s Trump’s Running Mate
Opinion by Ross Douthat on Oct. 1, 2024 The vice presidential debate has been the strongest illustration in this campaign so far of why it made sense for Donald Trump to pick JD Vance as his running mate. The Ohio senator has delivered one of the best debating performances by...
VP Debate Takeaways: Vance, Walz Target Top of the Ticket — Not Each Other
WASHINGTON — Vice Presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance squared off Tuesday night in what may be the last debate of the 2024 presidential campaign. It was the first encounter between Minnesota's Democratic governor and Ohio's Republican senator, following last month's debate between the tops of their tickets, Vice President Kamala Harris...