FRANKLIN — Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun after a minor collision on Thursday. Cutler Released on $5,000 Bond Cutler, 41, was given a $5,000 bond and was released, according to a statement from the Franklin Police...
Warriors’ Podziemski and Heat’s Jaquez Jr. Poised for Sophomore Leaps After Rookie Success
MIAMI — The first three names last season on the NBA All-Rookie team list were no surprise. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 and unanimous rookie of the year, was an obvious lock. So was Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the...
Trump’s Rambling Speeches Focus His Critics and Worry His Allies
In the final weeks of the 2020 election, President Donald Trump’s campaign surveyed likely voters in swing states about what political messages stuck with them. Joe Biden’s message, these voters said, centered on how Trump mishandled the coronavirus pandemic and was unfit for office. But for Trump, those surveyed echoed...
Tom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan and George Seifert Are Coaching Candidates for Hall of Fame
NEW YORK - Two-time Super Bowl winning coaches Tom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan and George Seifert are among the coaching candidates under consideration for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. One other Super Bowl winner, Mike Holmgren, also made the cut Thursday as the Hall's nine-member Blue Ribbon committee...
Rams Hope for Kupp’s Return as Raiders Adjust to Life Without Adams
INGLEWOOD — The Los Angeles Rams are desperately hoping their No. 1 receiver is about to return to their lineup. The Las Vegas Raiders are finally beginning life without their own top pass catcher. Two offenses that have struggled this season without their most dynamic playmakers will meet Sunday at...
Biggest Source of New Floridians and Texans Last Year Was Other Countries
ORLANDO, Fla. — The biggest source of new residents to Florida and Texas, the two U.S. states with the largest number of new residents last year, was other countries. A little over 45% of the almost 634,000 residents in Florida who said that they had lived in a different state...
CVS Health CEO Lynch Steps Down as National Chain Struggles to Right Its Path
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down with company shares sinking 19% this year and the health care giant struggling on several fronts. Company shares tumbled again Friday after CVS Health also warned of disappointing third-quarter earnings and said investors should not rely on guidance for that quarter that...
US to Probe Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ System After Pedestrian Killed in Low Visibility Conditions
DETROIT — The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it opened the probe on Thursday after the company reported four crashes...
Mahomes and Purdy Swap Styles as Chiefs and 49ers Gear up for Super Bowl Rematch
SANTA CLARA — Patrick Mahomes broke through as an NFL star based in part on his ability to launch deep balls and generate explosive plays for the Kansas City Chiefs with his big arm. Brock Purdy's early success as a pro quarterback came more from getting rid of the ball...
Wealthier Americans Are Driving Retail Spending and Powering US Economy
WASHINGTON — It's a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace? One key reason is a relatively simple one: Wealthier consumers, boosted by strong gains in income, home equity and stock market...