Les Hubbard
809 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Man arrested for impersonating FBI agent in plot to free Mangione
The man allegedly posted as an FBI agent at a Brooklyn jail in a failed attempt to release Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering a healthcare CEO.
January 29, 2026
Democrats block Senate spending bill
Lawmakers face a looming government shutdown as negotiations stall over proposed restraints on federal immigration enforcement.
January 29, 2026
Amazon cuts 16,000 corporate jobs
As Amazon prioritizes automation and reduces bureaucracy, thousands of corporate positions are eliminated in the company’s largest layoff to date.
January 28, 2026
Pinterest to lay off staff as company shifts focus to AI
The image-sharing platform announced major job cuts and office reductions as it ramps up investment in AI-powered products and services.
January 27, 2026
TikTok settles as landmark social media trials proceed against others
A trial accusing major social media companies of deliberately addicting and harming children begins in Los Angeles.
January 27, 2026
Nike investigates possible data breach
Sportswear giant Nike is probing a reported cybersecurity incident after hackers alleged they released over a terabyte of the company’s sensitive business data.
January 26, 2026
TikTok strikes deal for new U.S. joint venture
The majority American-owned joint venture will secure U.S. data and give American and global investors an 80.1% stake, easing year-long security concerns.
January 23, 2026
Klobuchar files to run for Minnesota Governor
After Governor Walz’s departure from the race, Klobuchar is widely expected to dominate the Democratic field and reshape Minnesota’s political landscape.
January 22, 2026
Paramount extends deadline for Warner Bros bid
The media giant is buying more time to challenge Netflix’s rival offer for Warner Bros. Discover, setting the stage for a shareholder vote.
January 22, 2026
Washington Post seeks court order demanding return of reporter’s seized electronics
The newspaper alleged that federal agents violated a reporter’s First Amendment rights by confiscating her devices during a search related to a Pentagon contractor investigation.
January 21, 2026