From dressing as Roman soldiers in Antigua, Guatemala, to carrying palm fronds on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week. — Three California condors have died from avian flu in northern Arizona and authorities are trying to determine what killed five others in the flock. LAS VEGAS — A […]
Geological Survey released a statement late Saturday saying seismic activity beneath the summit of Kilauea “has returned to background levels, ground deformation has stabilized, and no lava has been observed at the surface.” The agency previously said a shallow earthquake storm signaled “resumption of eruptive activity at Kilauea summit is likely imminent.” Scientists said Tuesday […]
NEW YORK — Regulators have seized the assets of one of Silicon Valley’s top banks, marking the largest failure of a U.S. Peñitas Police Chief Roel Bermea said Friday the women crossed the border to sell clothes at a Mexican flea market on Feb. — More than 9,000 California residents were under evacuation orders Friday […]
A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he “took that hit like Pacquiao.” The 58-year-old comedian on Saturday night performed his first stand-up special since last year’s Oscars. The […]
A large storm system is taking aim at the Northeast, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused 10 deaths in the South. They hope that examining the animals’ genetics will give them insight into how humans can live in the […]
The researchers identified them as riders based on six tell-tale markers that indicate a person was likely riding an animal, including characteristic wear marks on the hip sockets and pelvis. Cox told reporters on Friday he planned on signing the measure, which also clarifies the definition of abortion to address legal liability concerns providers voiced […]
is suing Paramount Global, saying its competitor aired new episodes of the popular animated comedy series “South Park” after Warner paid more than $500 million for exclusive rights in a 2019 contract with the company that produces the show. And the frenzy is based mainly on Mexican officials saying Tesla boss Elon Musk will have […]
The backlash against Dilbert began after a YouTube video released this past week by comic strip creator Scott Adams. Among those dropping Dilbert are the USA Today Network and major newspapers in Los Angeles, Cleveland and San Antonio. — Billionaire Warren Buffett said critics of stock buybacks are “either an economic illiterate or a silver-tongued […]
The actor Henry Winkler, Belzer’s cousin, wrote “Rest in peace Richard.” For more than two decades and across 10 series — including appearances on “30 Rock” and “Arrested Development” — Belzer played the wise-cracking homicide detective prone to conspiracy theories. TOKYO — Thousands of Japanese fans, some wiping away tears, bid farewell to a beloved […]
The initial statement from Roscosmos left it unclear whether the entire cargo ship or just some of its systems lost pressure, but Sergei Krikalev, head of Roscosmos’ crewed programs, later clarified that there was depressurization of the craft’s coolant loop. At a news conference Friday, Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder and CEO Monica Kelsey said […]
NEW YORK — It’s been nearly a decade since Smokey Robinson’s last album, but new music from the King of Motown is on the horizon. The change lured new manufacturers to the class as automakers craved the pairing of a motorsports program that is in step with its road car program. Speculation has been rife […]
Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship. Rights to the pageant once partly owned by former President Donald Trump were bought last year by a Thai business tycoon and transgender activist for $20 million. The […]
NFL regular-season ratings saw a 3% decrease from last season, which was not unexpected with “Thursday Night Football” moving from Fox and NFL Network to exclusively airing on Amazon Prime Video. HONOLULU — A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report says a cloud shot up vertically like a plume of smoke in a matter of […]
Josh Myers steps out of a Tesla Model X at an event to encourage electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure in 2019 on the Minnesota State University campus. Electric vehicles make up a small part of the auto market. General Motors, one of the largest auto manufacturers in the country, announced in January its plan to […]