Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was preparing to unveil a new cryptocurrency business, as his presidential campaign aggressively courts the multibillion-dollar crypto industry in the run-up to November’s election. In a video posted on social platform X, Trump said he would be introducing the crypto platform, World...
California’s Dysfunctional ‘Dashboard’ of School Ratings Gets a Well-Deserved Beatdown
Nine years ago, as the state Board of Education was working on a system to inform Californians about what was happening in schools, one of its professional advisors, Nancy Brownell, delivered what she described as a "very brief" summary. Quoted in full from a recording of the July 28, 2015,...
Fresno State Football vs New Mexico State: Players to Watch; Mountain West Matchups
These are the four players I’ll be keeping an eye on when Fresno State hosts New Mexico State at Valley Children’s Stadium on Saturday. Key Players to Watch for Fresno State Offense: Senior wide receiver Mac Dalena, No. 0 Dalena had himself a great game against the Sacrament State Hornets on...
Pope Slams Harris and Trump as ‘Against Life,’ Urges Catholics to Vote for ‘Lesser Evil’
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and he advised American Catholics to choose who they think is the “lesser evil” in the upcoming U.S. elections. “Both are against life, be it the...
Liga MX Preview: It’s Not Just American Football This Weekend
Liga MX returns this weekend with a packed schedule, highlighted by the highly anticipated El Clásico de Clásicos between Chivas and Club América, reported by Viva Liga MX. In their previous 41 meetings, Chivas has won 10 times, while Club América has secured 19 victories. The teams have drawn 12...
Fresno Schools Continue Their Efforts to Wipe Out Vaping
Some school districts across the United States received settlement money from Juul, the company that makes electronic cigarette products, and used that money to buy vape-detection systems. Fresno's three largest school districts — Fresno, Clovis, and Central — didn't get any part of the $1.7 billion Juul settlement but are...
Boar’s Head Closing Virginia Plant Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
JARRATT, Va. - Boar's Head said Friday it's closing the Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it will also permanently discontinue production of liverwurst, the product that was linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others...
Stuck-in-Space Astronauts Make First Public Comments Since Boeing Capsule Left Them
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday they appreciated all the prayers and well wishes from strangers back home. It was their first public comments since last week's return of the Boeing Starliner capsule that took them to the International Space Station in June....
Valley Children’s High-Tech Solar Project Promises Energy Security and Savings
Later this month, Valley Children's will break ground on a solar grid, one of nine projects funded nationwide in the latest round of federal green energy grants. The Children's Hospital Resilient Grid with Energy Storage could save the hospital millions and ensure energy security — even in an age of...
Canelo Alvarez Is a Substantial Favorite Over Edgar Berlanga in Title Fight
LAS VEGAS — Edgar Berlanga has yet to taste defeat after 22 professional fights — 17 by knockout — and he not only said he's intent on keeping his undefeated record intact, but to win in six rounds Saturday night. But if forced to go the distance, Berlanga allowed that...