Coach, six members of college golf team among nine killed in head-on Texas crash
Piccell/Getty Images(MIDLAND, Texas) — The head coach and six members of the University of the Southwest men’s and women’s golf teams were among nine people killed in a head-on vehicle crash in Texas, authorities said.
The crash occurred Tuesday nigh…
Teachers speak out as Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill heads to DeSantis’ desk
Courtesy Meghan Mayer(NEW YORK) — Teachers in Florida and around the country are speaking out as the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill heads to the governor’s desk.
The controversial bill bans discussion “on sexual orientation or gender identity” in Flori…
Starbucks commits to eliminating waste, encourages reusable mugs
Kena Betancur/VIEWpress(SEATTLE) — Starbucks says green isn’t just a bold color for its logo or signage, but an aspiration and reminder to be a resource positive company that helps the planet in proactive ways.
Ahead of the company’s annual sharehold…
Pierce County deputy remains in ‘grave’ condition after shooting
PHOTO: Sheriff’s department advised to ‘prepare for the worst’ as 35-year-old Deputy Dominique “Dom” Calata remains hospitalized (Photo courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Department)
What we can learn from former President Obama’s breakthrough Covid infection
Covid cases in the U.S. are down dramatically, but still about 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with COVID every day. One of them, former President Obama, who was fully vaccinated and boosted, and had a breakthrough infection. Mr.
Report: Anthony Rizzo agrees to two-year deal with New York Yankees
Mike Stobe/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — It appears Anthony Rizzo is staying put in New York.
Citing a source, ESPN reports the 32-year-old first baseman agreed to a two-year, $32 million deal with the New York Yankees Tuesday night.
The contract include…
Women lost jobs at a higher rate in the pandemic. Many still haven’t returned.
Courtesy Rachel Shelton(NEW YORK) — For months after its doors were shut in March 2020, preschool teacher Rachel Shelton’s old classroom sat as though stuck in a time warp.
Decorations for spring and St. Patrick’s Day still hung on the walls even tho…
Co-worker who fatally shot Black man on camping trip will not face charges
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Authorities will not bring any charges against the man accused of fatally shooting Jamaican immigrant Peter Spencer nine times on a camping trip in western Pennsylvania last December.
“We believe in this c…
Scoreboard roundup — 3/15/22
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Memphis 135, Indiana 102
Brooklyn 150, Orlando 108
Miami 105, Detroit 98
Phoenix 131, New Orleans 115
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Toronto 4, Dallas 0
Ari…