DENVER — The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference finals brimming with talent, trust and tenacity after staging the biggest Game 7 comeback since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data 28 years ago. The Wolves trailed the Denver Nuggets by 15 points at halftime Sunday night and by 20 points...
Beverly Hills Billionaires’ Bid to Overturn Farmworker Protections Sparks Legal Battle
The Wonderful Co., headquartered in Los Angeles, boasts a diverse portfolio ranging from pistachios to Fiji Water, all underpinned by a commitment to sustainable practices and employee well-being. However, recent clashes with the United Farm Workers shed light on a different narrative. The company, led by Beverly Hills billionaires Lynda...
Netanyahu’s Misguided Gaza Strategy Threatens Israel’s Future: Fareed Zakaria
In Israel, a remarkable shift is underway: Prominent military figures are openly criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to the conflict in Gaza, writes Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria. Reports in the Israeli media highlight a recent security meeting where General Herzi Halevi, the chief of staff of the Israel...
Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Drexel Ignore Call to Disband as Arrests Nationwide Surpass 3,000
PHILADELPHIA — Pro-Palestinian protesters ignored a request by Drexel University's president to disband their encampment on Monday as arrests linked to campus demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide. Drexel's campus remained on lockdown, with classes being held virtually as police kept watch over the demonstration on...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Ticks Higher as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Head for More Records
NEW YORK — Most U.S. stock indexes are ticking higher on Monday and adding to their latest winning week. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in morning trading and on track to surpass its record set last week. The Nasdaq composite was 0.7% higher and likewise on pace for a...
Ramos Homers, Hicks Earns 4th Win as Giants Beat Rockies for First Series Sweep This Year
SAN FRANCISCO — Heliot Ramos hit his second big league home run, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Sunday for their first series sweep this season. Jordan Hicks (4-1) overcame a decrease in his velocity, allowing one run and three hits over five innings with...
Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What’s Behind the Weird Flavors Popping Up on Store Shelves
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New York slips in what it calls a “shock flavor,” like Hidden Valley Ranch or pizza. Surprising flavor combinations – think gravy-flavored Jones Soda or...
Red Lobster Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Days After Closing Dozens of Restaurants
Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that brought seafood to the masses with inventions like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 56-year-old chain made the filing late Sunday, days after shuttering dozens of restaurants. “This restructuring is the best path forward for...
Michael Cohen Says He Stole from Trump’s Company as Defense Presses Key Hush Money Trial Witness
NEW YORK — Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen admitted Monday to jurors in the Republican's hush money trial that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from Trump's company as defense lawyers seized on the star witness' misdeeds to attack his credibility. The landmark trial kicked back off with...
Ohtani Delivers Walk-off Single in 10th. Dodgers Have Won 20 of Last 26 Games.
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major league walk-off hit Sunday, a two-out single in the 10th inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Andy Pages hit an early two-run homer for the Dodgers, who have won 20 of 26...