The Biden administration announced $6 billion in funding Monday for projects that will slash emissions from the industrial sector — the largest-ever U.S. investment to decarbonize domestic industry to fight climate change. The industrial sector is responsible for roughly 25% of all the nation’s emissions, and has proven difficult to...
Deadly Attack on Moscow Concert Hall Shakes Russian Capital and Sows Doubts About Security
Shocked Russians brought flowers and teddy bears Saturday to the Crocus City concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow to pay their respects to more than 100 people who died in a grisly attack claimed by the Islamic State group. Mourners hung flowers on fences and piled them on the...
Top Freshmen Watkins of USC and Kansas’ Nichols Square Off in Bid for Women’s NCAA Sweet 16 Berth
LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins and S'Mya Nichols used to face off in AAU ball. There will be much more at stake when the freshmen standouts lead their teams against each other in the NCAA Tournament. The High-Stakes Match Watkins and No. 1 seed Southern California (27-5) take on Nichols...
Ohtani to Speak to Media for 1st Time Since Illegal Gambling, Theft Allegations Against Interpreter
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea. The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers last...
The Warriors Have Slipped Closer to the ‘Other End of the Standings’ They Never Thought They’d See
MINNEAPOLIS — All Steph Curry could do was watch from the Golden State bench during a takeover led by Minnesota's subs early in the fourth quarter. Warriors' Precarious Position The Warriors have slipped into precarious position for the postseason, and they're having a hard time finding their footing in this...
Bracket Not Busted: All Top 8 Seeds Advance to Sweet 16 in Chalky March Madness
March Madness arrived with visions of chaos. Based on last year's bracket, there was little reason to doubt it. The only surprise so far has been the lack of pandemonium. The top two seeds from each region are headed to the Sweet 16 for just the fifth time. One double-digit...
UN Demands Cease-Fire in Gaza During Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan, Its 1st Demand to Halt Fighting
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first call to halt fighting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately canceled a planned visit to Washington by a high-level delegation to protest the decision. Resolution Details...
Boeing CEO to Exit in Broad Management Shakeup as Manufacturing Issues Plague Storied Plane Maker
Boeing CEO David Calhoun will step down from the embattled plane maker at the end of the year as part of a broad management shakeup after a series of mishaps at one of America's iconic manufacturers. Immediate Retirement and New Leadership Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing's commercial airplanes...
Easy Time-Saving Tips for Classic Easter Dishes
For families juggling the pressures of work, school or other commitments, putting together an Easter meal can feel like a challenge. But it doesn't have to be this way. This year, let your Easter brunch or dinner be a source of joy - not stress - with these time-saving ideas....
Did You Fall for These Well-Known April Fools’ Day Jokes?
April Fools' Day has become a global playground for brands and media alike. Each year brings a new batch of ingenious hoaxes that catch the unwary off guard and offer a moment of levity in our sometimes all-too-serious world. It's a day where the rulebook is thrown out the window,...