Edward O. Wilson, biologist known as ‘ant man,’ dead at 92
Edward O. Wilson, the pioneering Harvard biologist who advanced the provocative theory that human behavior such as war and altruism has a genetic basis and warned against the decline of … Click to Continue »
Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year’s celebrations
After struggling with the coronavirus for far too long, the world understands all too well Belgium’s word of the year, “knaldrang!” — the urge to party, the need to let … Click to Continue »
Snow turns to frigid temperatures in the Pacific Northwest
Weather forecasters say the Pacific Northwest may see light snow showers Monday but the main concern are the frigid temperatures that will make for an icy commute. “What we’re going … Click to Continue »
Good seats still available from Met Stadium looting in 1981
Sunday, Dec. 20, 1981, marked the end of an era for the Minnesota Vikings. After 21 seasons at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, the team played its final game there on … Click to Continue »
Ashes series in the balance after virus scare in Melbourne
England fast bowler James Anderson is urging officials to continue with the Ashes series against Australia despite a COVID-19 drama which unfolded at the team’s hotel on Monday and delayed … Click to Continue »
Sacramento takes on Oklahoma City, aims to halt 3-game skid
Oklahoma City Thunder (12-20, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (13-21, 12th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento looks to stop … Click to Continue »
Shiffrin is latest elite skier to test positive for COVID-19
Two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin is the latest elite skier to test positive for COVID-19 with the Beijing Games less than six weeks away. “I wanted to let you all … Click to Continue »
John Calipari checks in on the No. 1-ranked basketball recruit in the country
Kentucky Coach John Calipari attended a major basketball showcase in Delaware on Monday night to see a few of the top prospects in the recruiting class of 2023. The headliner … Click to Continue »
Children’s beliefs about gender may be influenced by the books they read, study finds
A new study combed through hundreds of thousands of words in 247 children’s books and found that the books could affect what kids age 5 and younger think about gender, … Click to Continue »
Seven migrants were held captive at Texas home, border agents say
Several migrants were held against their will at a home in Harlingen, Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a news release. The Harlingen Police Department received a call … Click to Continue »
Kentucky’s COVID-19 positivity rate hits double digits again as tests become scarce
Kentucky’s COVID-19 positivity rate, a leading indicator of community spread, is again in the double digits as the state braces for an omicron surge, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. In … Click to Continue »
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