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CINCINNATI — Jerar Encarnacion’s season debut will be a little later than initially hoped. The Giants announced prior to Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds that Encarnacion underwent surgery on Friday in Los Angeles to repair his left hand fracture. Encarnacion will be in a split for two weeks, then begin his rehab. Encarnacion is expected to be sidelined eight weeks, longer than the slugger’s initial estimate of four-to-five weeks. “I think we were always looking at (the recovery being longer), to tell you the truth,” said manager Bob Melvin. The team also announced that catcher Tom Murphy (mid-back disk herniation) is continuing his physical therapy but has yet to resume baseball activities. Encarnacion, 27, was slated to share time with Wilmer Flores at designated following a spring where he hit two homers, totaled 14 RBIs and posted an .856 OPS. He was roughly a league-average hitter during his brief time with the Giants last season, posting a .248 batting average with five homers and a .702 OPS, but his underlying metrics indicated a big year could be in store. San Francisco Giants’ Jerar Encarnacion

Tensions flare at Senate hearing in fallout from explosive article in The Atlantic; President Trump’s portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after criticism.

President Trump defends deportations to El Salvador; Brush fire battle ongoing in Florida.

By Cheyenne Haslett, Will McDuffie and Youri Benadjaoud Saturday, March 29, 2025 6:50PM Dr. Peter Marks, who has served as the FDA’s vaccine chief since 2016, resigned in a letter sent to acting FDA Commissioner Sara Brenner. Dr. Peter Marks, the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official who played a crucial role in the development of COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, has resigned, with one source telling ABC News that he was pushed out of his position by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Marks, who has served as the FDA’s vaccine chief since 2016, resigned in a letter sent to acting FDA Commissioner Sara Brenner. In it, he alleged Kennedy is not interested in “truth and transparency” but rather in “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.” Marks called the measles outbreak a reminder of “what happens when confidence in well-established science underlying public health and well-being is undermined.” The measles vaccine “very simply does not cause autism,” Marks wrote. “My hope is that during the coming years, the unprecedented assault on scientific truth that has adversely impacted public health

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, announced Saturday a unilateral partial ceasefire Saturday night to facilitate earthquake relief efforts. An announcement said its armed wing, the People’s Defense Force, will implement a two-week pause in offensive military operations starting Sunday in earthquake-affected areas. It said it would “collaborate with the U.N. and non-governmental organizations to ensure security, transportation, and the establishment of temporary rescue and medical camps,” in the areas it controls. “We call on all ethnic groups and citizens to actively cooperate with the NUG and revolutionary forces in providing comprehensive emergency rescue and relief assistance to the earthquake victims,” the statement said. The plan poses a sharp political challenge to the military, which has heavily restricted much needed aid efforts to the more than 3 million people displaced by war even before the earthquake. Sympathizers of the resistance have urged that relief efforts incorporate aid freely transported to areas under the control of the National Unity Government. There was no immediate comment by the military on the announcement, which was released shortly before

Casita Feliz Center’s Transgender Day of Visibility celebration will begin at 2 p.m. and last until 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025. Saturday, March 29, 2025 5:19PM The non-profit Casita Feliz has been a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Valley for more than a year. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The non-profit Casita Feliz has been a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Valley for more than a year. And this weekend, the organization is proudly celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility. “When you are able to meet others like you or others who understand and care, it makes a world of difference,” Casita Feliz board member Jessie Perales said Perales says founder Lady Diana’s story is an inspiration when it comes to authenticity. “In this last year, I came out as non-binary and started embracing that part of myself. Embracing both the masculine and feminine sides of myself,” Perales said. According to USA Facts, nearly 1% of the nation’s adult population identifies as transgender. But some believe that number would be higher if more people felt safe and comfortable

Saturday, March 29, 2025 4:22PM Stream New York’s #1 news – Accuweather – original content 24/7 ATLANTA — A man has died after suffering a leg injury when fleeing from officers Friday evening, Atlanta Police said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to ABC News that the identity of the person injured and deceased in this incident is Kenneth Edward Rashaad Bailey, also known by his stage name, Young Scooter. The cause of death is still undetermined. Police said that they were responding to reports of a dispute with possible gunshots being fired at a home in Atlanta. Bailey fled, and after a bride foot chase, responding officers found him with a leg injury. No weapons were fired, police said. Officers rendered aid to the man, by applying a tourniquet and he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators with the homicide unit as well as investigators with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, responded to the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation is ongoing. * Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More

By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — Steph Curry has a deal with a Random House Publishing Group imprint that you could call a 3-point play. The NBA superstar has agreed to release three books through One World, beginning Sept. 9 with “Shot Ready,” which Curry is calling a “personal reflection” on his life on and off the court. The book also includes more than 100 photographs. “I want to use my story to connect with people of different backgrounds and help them solve the puzzle of their own potential,” Curry said in a statement released Saturday through One World. “This book is a celebration of the work that happens in the shadows, the creativity that fuels every move, and the mindfulness that keeps me grounded. I hope ‘Shot Ready’ inspires readers to embrace their own journey, trust the process, and always find joy in the pursuit of excellence.” Curry’s book will be published in partnership with Unanimous Media, which he co-founded with Erick Peyton. Curry’s other publishing projects have included two picture books with Penguin Young Readers.

Denmark’s foreign minister posted a video scolding the Trump administration hours after Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Greenland.

The average wait time for Social Security calls has doubled in the last six months to 104 minutes.

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating earthquake rose to more than 1,600. The new total of 1,644 is a sharp rise over the 1,002 total announced just hours earlier, underlining the difficulty of confirming casualties over a widespread region and the likelihood that the numbers will continue to grow from Friday’s quake. The number of injured increased to 3,408, while the missing figure rose to 139. Rescue efforts are underway especially in the major stricken cities of Mandalay and Naypyitaw, the capital. But even though teams and equipment have been flown in from other nations, they are hindered by the airports in those cities being damaged and apparently unfit to land planes. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The country’s military-led government said in a statement that

Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen posted a video on social media​ scolding the Trump administration hours after Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Greenland.

By Courtney Frazer, Bankrate.com High food prices have American families feeling the pinch — grocery trips cost around 20% more than they did four years ago. Not only are outright costs higher, but shoppers are also dealing with “shrinkflation,” where products shrink in size while maintaining their price point. There are ways to save other than opting for generic brands or skipping meat. Smartphone apps can help you save on your monthly grocery bill with loyalty programs, cash-back rewards, digital coupons and app-only savings. Top food savings apps 1. Ibotta Ibotta is one of the most popular cash-back apps available. It’s known for offering cash-back rewards on everyday purchases at major retailers like Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. The app is simple to use, but you have to plan ahead: Users select offers before shopping and earn rewards by scanning receipts afterward. Its browser extension enables cash back on online grocery purchases, and partnerships with retailers provide exclusive deals on essential household items. Pros •User-friendly interface •Multiple redemption options, including PayPal and gift cards •Wide acceptance at major retailers •Bonus rewards for reaching

By Kevin Hardy, Stateline.org For the Day Eagle Hope Project, federal money has helped volunteers deliver fresh produce and meat to families in need across the remote Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in northern Montana — while putting cash into the hands of farmers, ranchers and meat processors. The nonprofit generally has less than $300,000 to spend per year. So the $200,000 from a U.S. Department of Agriculture local food buying program drastically raised both the quantity and quality of the food it could distribute. “They were a major, major contributor to our food,” said Tescha Hawley, who directs the organization, which aims to improve physical, mental and spiritual health. The USDA recently nixed more than $1 billion from two programs that helped food banks and school meal programs buy local foods, including $660 million for schoolchildren. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described the programs as “nonessential.” But the move has left hundreds of school systems and food banks reeling. They already face rising food prices and are struggling to help community members with growing food insecurity. Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the

By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press Business Writer LONDON (AP) — You’ve heard of burner phones. What about burner email? So much of the internet now requires that you hand over your email address before you’re able to use any services — from an app you’ve downloaded to signing up for a newsletter or redeeming a special offer online. But who says you have to give your real email address? Next time you’re asked, consider using an email mask. There are a growing number of services that give out disguised email addresses and relay any messages to your actual address. Experts say this can be a powerful tool to safeguard privacy and security. Here are some pointers on the whys and hows of email masking: Mask on The idea behind email masking is simple. The masking service gives you a randomized address you can use as a decoy instead of your actual email. It can be a series of unrelated words, or a string of letters and numbers. When someone sends a message to the burner email, it will be automatically routed to your address without

Watergate 2.0 it ain’t. But no one denies that the texting leak in a group chat about an air attack on the Houthi terrorists was an embarrassing screw-up for the Trump administration. No one seems to know yet exactly how Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg ended up being included in a secret Defense Department discussion about the pending military strike in Yemen. Eighteen government officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and VP JD Vance were in on the group conversation, which was being held on Signal, an encrypted Internet communications network that government and media people rely on all the time. The president was not on the chat, so he can’t be blamed by the liberal media for inadvertently adding the name of a prominent Trump-hating journalist to the list of participants. Secretary Hegseth didn’t make the mistake, either. But national security adviser Mike Waltz did, and though he said he doesn’t know how it happened, he has taken responsibility for the goof up. But owning up to the mistake was not good enough for the desperate Democrats in Congress and their pals in the media.

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A young high school football player proves his worth by being a small but mighty force on his team. David Begnaud shares how that little lion became the pride of his school. A teacher gets what she calls a message from God, delivered by a former student who offered to be her surrogate. Plus, more heartwarming news.

A man gets on one knee to pop the question and a photographer snaps the milestone moment. The only problem is she doesn’t know the couple and goes to great lengths to find the newly engaged pair. A Texas artist shows off his unique medium: Popcorn. Plus, three heartwarming stories from David Begnaud.

RED BLUFF—Tehama County’s unemployment rate in January increased to 7 percent, up from 6.3 percent in December and the steady 6 percent from September to November. According to preliminary numbers released by the California Employment Development Department on March 16, Tehama County ranked 36th among the other California counties. In December, it was 38th, and was 40th in November. In October and September, it ranked 42nd and 44th, respectively. In January, mining and logging decreased by 15.4  percent month over month, while durable goods jobs saw the most significant positive change, increasing by 0.7 percent. The second most significant drop was mining, logging, and construction jobs by 10.3 percent, followed by a decrease in federal jobs by 10 percent. Manufacturing, information and state government jobs remained unchanged from month to month. Total farm jobs decreased significantly from January 2024 to 2025, down 11.9  percent. In contrast, the number of other state jobs increased by 21.6 percent. Butte County ranked 29th in the state with an unemployment rate of 6.3  percent. Shasta County’s unemployment rate was 5.9 percent, ranking it 26th. Glenn County ranked 44th with