A grave marker at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fresno for 28 Mexican nationals killed in a 1948 plane crash outside Coalinga. The story deemed them “deportees.” They were buried in a mass grave at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fresno under a bronze marker that read: “28 Mexican citizens who died in an airplane accident.” The American government never even bothered to tell their family members. Until January, when ICE dredged it up to once again insult the memory of the lost Mexican immigrants. ICE’s inexplicable recapOn Jan. 28, the social media accounts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement commemorated Chaffin’s death and only his. In an administration that knows no lows, dismissing the Mexican victims of the Los Gatos Canyon disaster as “illegal Mexican aliens” was particularly egregious.

The campaign “left the staff of the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) reeling,” the article says. The latter’s more than 100 clients include the California Apartment Assn., various energy groups, and Sempra, which owns the Southern California Gas Co., according to 2025 lobbying data filed with the California secretary of state. The air district estimated nearly 2,500 premature deaths would be averted as well as more than 10,000 new cases of asthma. AdvertisementPublic opponents of the rule included the Southern California Gas Co., the Cost of Living Council and several local Realtor associations and chambers of commerce. California Federal court slows a California ban on natural gas appliances A three-judge panel sided with the California Restaurant Assn.

Shares of The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT - Get Free Report) reached a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday . Get New York Times alerts: Sign UpKey Stories Impacting New York TimesHere are the key news stories impacting New York Times this week:Analysts Set New Price TargetsSeveral research firms have recently issued reports on NYT. UBS Group set a $62.00 price target on New York Times in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Evercore reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of New York Times in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. About New York TimesThe New York Times Company is a publicly traded media organization best known for publishing The New York Times newspaper and operating the NYTimes.com digital platform.

Fox News prime time host Sean Hannity will be the next cable news star to expand into podcasting. Fox News Media planned to announce Tuesday the launch of a twice-a-week podcast called “Hang Out with Sean Hannity,” featuring long-form interviews with subjects across culture, business, sports and politics. The podcast will have fresh material that could occasionally turn up on Hannity’s prime time Fox News program. Fox News Media operates its own podcast unit, with content aligned with its mostly politically conservative audience. “I won’t mention names, but we have a couple of people on the left that have agreed to do the podcast,” Hannity said.

Kosovo has marked the 18th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Serbia with a march in the capital, PristinaKosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani)Kosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani)Kosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani)Kosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Serbia still does not recognize the 2008 declaration of independence of Kosovo and this has been a source of persistent tension in the volatile Balkan region.

Gavin Newsom (D) was desperate to pass Proposition 50 to prove his bona fides to 2028 primary voters, Virginia Gov. Democrats have responded with a referendum in California, which is likely to help the party pick up five seats in the bright blue state. If the referendum passes, Democrats could essentially draw even or even potentially come out ahead. “We have to convince voters Democrats are the ones overreaching now,” said one GOP operative with extensive experience in Virginia who requested anonymity to speak frankly about party strategy. “When other states take extreme measures, I trust Virginia voters to respond,” Spanberger said in a statement after signing the bill creating the redistricting referendum.

- Advertisement -Fox News has announced it is launching a new podcast with Sean Hannity, set to debut next month. Hang Out with Sean Hannity will debut on Tuesday, March 3rd. The podcast will release new episodes twice per week, featuring long-form conversations between Hannity and guests filmed inside his Florida man cave. “I’ve always been interested in how people got to where they are,” said Hannity about the new project. “We’re thrilled to expand our podcast portfolio with one of the most accomplished broadcasters to ever pick up a microphone.”The new podcast will be available on YouTube, SpOTIFY, AND ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS.

›The Presidents Day holiday began in Southern California with heavy rains, gusty winds, and the potential for mountain snow, with more precipitation expected for much of the week. The storm also has the potential to disrupt transportation, damage property, and impact daily life for residents across Southern California. The first wave of the storm hit Southern California on Monday, Presidents Day. The players National Weather Service The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related warnings and advisories. Portions of Topanga Canyon Boulevard have been closed as a precaution, and the National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts for the Los Angeles area, including citywide flood watches and a wind advisory.

“Well, sir, you’re chairman of the FCC,” Colbert said. AdvertisementCarr’s proposal, Colbert noted, does not apply to right-wing talk radio, despite the fact that the FCC also regulates radio. “Let’s just call this what it is: Donald Trump’s administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV because all Trump does is watch TV,” Colbert said. He gets cranky and then drops a load in his diapers.”Then, Colbert directed his ire toward CBS. Colbert said CBS would not allow him to mention the URL of that channel or provide a QR code on-screen with a direct link.

Anderson Cooper will exits “60 Minutes” after nearly two decades as a CBS News correspondent, turning down a renewal offer to focus on his CNN role. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is walking away from his second job at “60 Minutes” in the latest sign of upheaval at the storied news magazine. “Being a correspondent at ’60 Minutes’ has been one of the great honors of my career,” Cooper said. Cooper signed a new deal with CNN instead, and CBS News gave the anchor job to Tony Dokoupil. Weiss later acknowledged that her lack of familiarity with the process of screening “60 Minutes” pieces and promoting program information in advance exacerbated the issue.

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER NAMED AMONG TOP MID-SIZE EMPLOYERS BY FORBES MAGAZINE FOR 2026Mercy the only Maryland hospital named to the Mid-Size ListNewswise — (Baltimore, MD – February 17 2025) - Mercy Medical Center has been ranked as one of 500 top midsize employers (1,000-5,000 employees) in the United States for 2026 by Forbes magazine, a leading national business publication. “It is an honor to again be named a Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes and Statista—and especially meaningful that Mercy is the only healthcare organization in Maryland to receive this distinction in 2026. I am grateful to our physicians, providers, nurses and staff for making Mercy an exceptional place to work and serve,” said Dr. David N. Maine, president and CEO, Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center. Founded in 1874 by The Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated Catholic hospital with a national reputation for women's health and orthopedics. Mercy is home to the acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women's Health & Medicine, and the $400+ million, 20-story Mary Catherine Bunting Center.

Ellen Rudolph and her husband, Steve Lewis, were still trying to repair their Pacific Palisades home and rebuild their lives after last year’s fires when, two months later, the devastating news came. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy didn’t work, she said, and doctor appointments, therapy and insurance issues took precedence over home repairs. “It went so fast, we didn’t have time to pull our act together.”AdvertisementBy January, Rudolph said, she’d received an insurance check and saved some money for repairs at her home. Not knowing what else to do, she texted her friend, Cantor Chayim Frenkel from her synagogue, Kehillat Israel, in Pacific Palisades. Frenkel had been an old friend, introduced her to her husband in 1999 and officiated over their wedding in 2012.

Here's which North Texas companies made the cut. DALLAS — Six large North Texas companies are considered the best to work for, according to Forbes latest best large employers list. Four North Texas companies made that list. North Texas' economy is booming, gaining 100 corporate headquarters from 2018 to 2024, the Dallas Business Journal reported. Texas Health Resources in ArlingtonRounding out the top 100, Texas Health Resources employs 29,000 people.

Donald Trump said that he would be involved “indirectly” in the Geneva talks and that he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal. “I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday. The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of weeks of operations against Iran if Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters. AdvertisementIran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Under Shadow Of Protests And WarWashington and its close ally Israel believe Iran aspires to build a nuclear weapon that could threaten Israel’s existence. Washington Wants Talks To Include MissilesWashington has sought to expand the scope of talks to non-nuclear issues such as Iran’s missile stockpile.

Paramount informally broached an even higher share price, $31 a share, Warner Bros said, apparently enticing the board to the table. AdvertisementParamount shares extended gains in premarket trading, rising 4.2%, while Warner Bros was up nearly 2%. AdvertisementParamount is also pressing to add directors to Warner Bros board, eyeing Pentwater Capital Management CEO Matt Halbower as a potential nominee, Halbower said last week. Pentwater, which owns about 50 million shares of Warner Bros, has backed Paramount’s bid. “Every substantive complaint that the Warner Bros board had with Paramount’s previous offer has been addressed,” Halbower said in an interview last week.