PHOENIX — Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a free throw late in the third quarter. The 36-year-old Phoenix Suns forward, who recently was voted to his 15th All-Star team, joins LeBron James,...
Too Few Tents Entering Gaza Threatens the Truce. Here’s What’s Happening
JERUSALEM — Three weeks into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the number of tents and temporary homes entering Gaza risks falling short of the goals set for the deal's first phase. The looming deficit sits at the heart of a dispute between Israel and Hamas that could topple the...
California’s FAIR Plan Needs $1B for Wildfire Claims, Costs Passed to Policyholders
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires, the state Insurance Department said Tuesday. The FAIR Plan is an insurance pool that all the major private insurers pay into,...
Baseball Is Back as Pitchers and Catchers Start Spring Training
There's a new No. 2 in the New York Yankees' rotation behind Gerrit Cole. A familiar face is getting a fresh start leading the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani and Co. already have their title defense underway. There's plenty to see as baseball returns Wednesday for most MLB clubs, with pitchers and catchers...
Could Obesity Drugs Help With Alcohol Cravings? New Study Suggests Potentia
Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just over two months, so it’s not the final word. Experts say it’s not yet clear how safe these...
Monty the Giant Schnauzer Wins Westminster Dog Show
NEW YORK — This time, the giant schnauzer went the full Monty. After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak. “He always...
US Defense Chief Hegseth Calls NATO Membership for Ukraine Unrealistic
BRUSSELS — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that NATO membership for Ukraine was unrealistic and in sweeping remarks suggested Kyiv should abandon hopes of winning all its territory back from Russia and instead prepare for a negotiated peace settlement to be backed up by international troops. Hegseth's strident...
Government Watchdogs Fired by Trump Sue His Administration and Ask a Judge to Reinstate Them
WASHINGTON — Eight government watchdogs have sued over their mass firing that removed oversight of President Donald Trump's new administration. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Washington asks a judge to declare the firings unlawful and restore the inspectors general to their positions at the agencies. The watchdogs...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Slips After Worse Inflation Data
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are slipping Wednesday after a report said inflation is unexpectedly getting worse for Americans. The S&P 500 was 0.4% lower in morning trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 256 points, or 0.6%, as of 10:40 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was...
Kiké Hernández and World Series Champion Dodgers Finalize a $6.5 Million, 1-Year Contract
Kiké Hernández and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a $6.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday that keeps the versatile infielder/outfielder with the World Series champions. The 33-year-old is entering his third straight season with the Dodgers and ninth overall. He hit .229 with 12 homers and 42 RBIs in 126...