A proverb said to have arisen in 16th-century England postulates that “too many cooks spoil the broth.” When too many people are working on a project without clear accountability, it may produce a shoddy outcome. In fact, research conducted at Princeton University 11 years ago appears to validate this. Iain Couzin, a...
Russia Has Released Detained American Teacher Marc Fogel, the White House Says
WASHINGTON — Marc Fogel, an American teacher detained in Russia, has been released, the White House announced on Tuesday. Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Donald Trump, left Russian airspace with Fogel, who's from Pennsylvania, and he's expected to be reunited with his family by the end of the...
How Many People Watched This Year’s Super Bowl?
Fox Sports is projecting a Super Bowl record average audience of 126 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming platforms for Philadelphia's 40-22 victory over Kansas City on Sunday night. The game was televised by Fox, Fox Deportes, and Telemundo and streamed on Tubi as well as the NFL’s digital platforms. Fox’s...
Owner Jed York says 49ers Will ‘Do Everything’ to Keep QB Brock Purdy
NEW ORLEANS — San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York said the team remains committed to quarterback Brock Purdy as the two sides enter the offseason to potentially negotiate a long-term contract. York said he recently saw Purdy's agent, Kyle Strongin, and remains hopeful a deal can be reached. “I know...
Israel Threatens to Restart War in Gaza if Hamas Doesn’t Release Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and resume its war against Hamas if the militant group does not go ahead with the next scheduled release of hostages on Saturday. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement, including by not allowing...
Luka Doncic Makes a Winning Impression in Lakers Debut
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Lakers debut as Los Angeles beat the Utah Jazz 132-113 on Monday night. LeBron James finished with 24 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Austin Reaves scored 22 and the Lakers got their sixth straight win....
Curry Explodes for 38 Points as New-Look Warriors Beat Bucks
MILWAUKEE — Stephen Curry scored a season-high 38 points and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-111 on Monday night. Recent trade acquisition Jimmy Butler had 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists in his second game with the Warriors. Buddy Hield...
Musk’s Efficiency Cuts Slash $900 Million from Federal Education Research Office
WASHINGTON — A federal research office that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work. It’s unclear to what degree the Education Department’s Institute of Education Sciences will...
Visalia Chase of Stolen Vehicle Ends in Multi-Car Crash
A stolen vehicle was involved in a multi-car crash Tuesday morning after a brief police pursuit in Visalia, the Visalia Police Department said in a statement. Just before 7:50 a.m., Visalia police attempted to stop a vehicle at Mooney Boulevard and Mineral King Avenue. Police said the suspect was driving...
Bulldogs Fall at Nevada. Are They Headed for Worst Season in Nearly 50 Years?
The Fresno State men's basketball team is in danger of finishing with its worst season in nearly 50 years. The Bulldogs fell, 94-69, against Nevada in a Mountain West contest at Reno on Monday. It was the Bulldogs' seventh straight MW defeat and dropped their overall record to 5-20. They...