The Federal Trade Commission is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information on supply chain disruptions. The information will also show how disruptions are causing hardships for consumers and harming competition in the U.S. economy. The orders are being sent to Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Associated Wholesale…… MORE
Federal appeals court upholds Calif’s ban on high-capacity magazines
A federal appeals court in California on Tuesday upheld the state’s ban on high-capacity magazines, reversing a lower-court ruling in which a federal judge in San Diego compared an AR-15 rifle to a Swiss Army knife. The 7-4 decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit says that the state’s restriction on…… MORE
CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo for Helping Brother in Scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN said Tuesday it was suspending anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he faced charges of sexual harassment. The network said that documents released by New York’s attorney general Monday indicated a greater level in his brother’s…… MORE
California Reopens Fishing After Offshore Oil Spill
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — California is reopening fishing along a stretch of southern coastline after barring the activity for weeks following an offshore oil spill. The Department of Fish and Wildlife says a ban on the taking of fish and shellfish will be lifted Tuesday after tests showed local seafood is safe for human…… MORE
Student Kills 3, Wounds 8 at Michigan High School, Say Authorities
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students and wounding eight other people, including at least one teacher, authorities said. Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that investigators were still trying to determine a motive for the shooting at…… MORE
Court Upholds California Ban on High-Capacity Magazines
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned two lower court judges and upheld California’s ban on high-capacity magazines Tuesday in a split decision that may be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. “The statute outlaws no weapon, but only limits the size of the magazine that may be used with…… MORE
Natural Products May improve Honeybee Health
USDA Agricultural Research Service researchers from the Bee Research Laboratory found some natural products’ medicinal properties reduced virus levels and improved gut health in honeybees. Among the study’s results, researchers found a significant reduction in virus levels in bees fed raw cacao and hesperidin, a plant chemical commonly found in citrus fruits and other fruits…… MORE
Goldsmith Named Chancellor of State Center Community College
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Carole Goldsmith has been named chancellor of the State Center Community College District. She will oversee Fresno City College, Clovis, Madera, and Reedley community colleges Carole was awarded the Mariann Loniello Award from the California Community College Association of Community and Continuing Education in recognition for her work in education and…… MORE
Rural Broadband Applications
The USDA is now accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help rural residents get access to high-speed internet. The announcement comes shortly after the recently approved Bipartisan Infrastructure Law earmarked another $2 billion in additional funding for the ReConnect Program. “High-speed internet is the new electricity,” says Ag Secretary…… MORE
Fresno State Student Killed in Highway 180 Hit-And-Run
(KMJ) – A 23-year-old Fresno State student was killed early Saturday morning following a hit and run on Highway 180 near Cedar Avenue in Fresno. The California Highway Patrol says Devan Nicole Elayda, who is originally from Hollister, was driving east on Highway 180 around 2:45 a.m. when she pulled over to switch seats with…… MORE
