Assemblymember Evan Low represents a Silicon Valley district that could lose tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenues if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill that would allow casino-owning tribes to sue their competitors, private card rooms. So it was surprising that Low, a Democrat who's running for...
Players to Watch in Fresno State’s Home Football Opener Against Sac State
These are the four players I'll be keeping an eye on when Fresno State hosts Sacramento State for their home opener at Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday. Key Players to Watch for Fresno State Offense: Sophomore wide receiver Jalen Moss, No. 18 Moss made a name for himself against the...
Judge Delays Donald Trump’s Sentencing in Hush Money Case Until After November Election
NEW YORK — A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of his criminal conviction and the homestretch of his presidential campaign. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan, who is...
Israeli Forces Appear to Withdraw From Jenin. But the Operation May Not Be Over
JENIN REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank — Israeli forces appeared to have withdrawn from three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank by Friday morning, after a more than weeklong military operation that left dozens dead and a trail of destruction. Overnight, Israeli armored personnel carriers were seen leaving the Jenin...
The Road to a Gaza Cease-Fire Runs Through Qatar
After Hamas’ political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in late July, Hamas officials told Qatari mediators they had new demands for the already deadlocked cease-fire talks, according to one Arab and one U.S. official. The suggestion worried the Qatari prime minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who had spent months...
How the Fight to Define Kamala Harris Will Shape Next Week’s Debate
For eight years, Donald Trump has singularly dominated the American political landscape. But as he prepares to debate Vice President Kamala Harris for the first time next week, the former president is facing a rare moment when the spotlight will be far more on his opponent than on him. The...
Gurm Gets Two-Year Head Start on Fresno City Council Run
At 24, Nav Gurm has plenty of political experience working in Fresno, running campaigns and serving as a city council aide. Instead of helping candidates win office, he now wants to become one. Gurm announced his run for Fresno City Council — in 2026. He wants to succeed the man...
Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta Rapper Known for Trap Jams Like ‘Type of Way,’ Dies at 33
LOS ANGELES — Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper who gained mainstream fame through the trap singles "Type of Way" and "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)," has died. He was 33. Quan, whose legal name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died at an Atlanta hospital, the Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed to...
Linkin Park Reunite 7 Years After Chester Bennington’s Death, With New Music
NEW YORK — Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington. On Thursday, the band kicked off a livestream showcasing new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, who will join returning members Mike Shinoda,...
Roc Nation Joins the 2024 NFL Roster to Launch Songs of the Season
The National Football League has teamed up with Roc Nation to release a 13 song playlist that will be featured throughout this 2024 NFL season. The Songs of the Season initiative continues to support the NFL's Inspire Change platform, aimed at advancing social justice efforts. Through Roc Nation distribution, fans...