President Donald Trump told Axios on Thursday that he needs to be personally involved in selecting Iran's next leader. "Khamenei's son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran," Axios quoted Trump as saying in an interview. "I have to be involved in...
Oil Jumps More Than 3% on Supply Concerns as Iran Conflict Widens
Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Thursday, extending a rally as the escalating U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupted supplies and shipping, driving some major producers in the Middle East to reduce output. Brent crude was up $2.98, or 3.66%, at $84.38 per barrel by 10:55 a.m. EST (1555 GMT),...
How Big Is Fresno Unified’s Budget Reserve? It Depends on Who’s Counting
Fresno Unified’s reserves have become a hot topic amongst critics of the district’s recent decision to move forward with potential layoffs. The Fresno Teachers Association is stoking the flames in social media posts, which claim reserve levels are almost double what the district says. The organization is citing the unrestricted...
More Tankers Come Under Attack as US-Iran Conflict Spreads in the Region
More tankers came under attack in Gulf waters on Thursday as the U.S.–Iran war escalated, and Iranian drones entered Azerbaijan, threatening to spread the crisis to more oil producers in the region. A Bahamas-flagged crude oil tanker was targeted by an Iranian remote-controlled boat laden with explosives while anchored near...
Trump, Bondi Face Lawsuit Over Approval of ByteDance TikTok US Asset Sale
President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi were sued Thursday over the U.S. government's approval of a deal by TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to establish a majority American-owned joint venture, saying the approval was illegal and did not meet the requirements of a 2024 law. The lawsuit was filed...
Wall Street Sees Early Drop as Iran War Drives Bond Selloff
Wall Street took an early dip on Thursday as the Iran conflict drove up oil prices and the dollar, and triggered a fresh wave of selling in increasingly nervous global bond markets. The uncertainty sparked another day of see-saw moves. Asian stocks surged overnight after South Korea's president ordered support...
Florida Universities Have Partnered With ICE, Stoking Anxiety Among Students
An unusual agreement between many Florida universities and federal immigration officials has caused a new wave of anxiety among students, as immigration raids around the country have swept up thousands and ignited protests. The agreements give university police departments, after training from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, authority to conduct immigration...
Human Composting on San Joaquin River Grows a Fresno Political Fight
The use of human remains as compost is at the center of a fight between a state agency and a conservation group tasked with overseeing Sumner Peck Ranch along the San Joaquin River. On Wednesday afternoon, the San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust — the "trust" on future reference...
Lou Holtz, Who Coached Unbeaten Notre Dame to a Title, Dies at 89
Lou Holtz, who coached six major colleges to bowl games and revived a floundering Notre Dame football program, taking the Irish to an unbeaten national championship season in 1988, has died in Orlando, Florida. He was 89. His death was announced Wednesday by Notre Dame, which shared a statement from...
Mountain Lion Trio Caught on Camera in Shaver Lake
A Shaver Lake resident captured video of three mountain lions Wednesday morning along Crystal Creek Lane, according to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fresno County Sheriff's Office (@fresnosheriff) The sheriff's office shared the video as a reminder for residents...