SACRAMENTO — California could become the first state with its own prescription drug label under a proposal that Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled Thursday in a bid to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market. Newsom wants the nation's most populous state, home to nearly 40 million people, to...
16-Year-Old Fortnite World Champ Wins $3 Million
NEW YORK — All those hours playing video games have paid off for a 16-year-old. Kyle Giersdorf, of Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, won $3 million as the first Fortnite World Cup solo champion. The competition took place Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. That payout is more than Tiger Woods...
Car-Sharing Fuels Battle Over Local Tax Revenue
PHOENIX — When Chris Williamson was in the market for a new family car, a timely ad and conversations with a co-worker convinced him to try something out of the ordinary. He bought a BMW 3 Series convertible and covers the payments by renting it to strangers on a peer-to-peer...
Students Flock to Fresno Unified's New eSports Competitions
Bob Nelson, superintendent of Fresno Unified, spoke passionately Monday about the district's new eSports program involving video games such as "Fortnight" and "League of Legends." The competitions, which started recently, are providing a reason for students to become more actively involved in school, Nelson said at the district's annual State...
Tiger Roars Again. Caps Amazing Comeback With a Win
ATLANTA — Tiger Woods, in his Sunday red shirt, both arms raised in victory on the 18th green. For so many years, the scene was familiar. This time, it was surreal. "I can't believe I pulled this off," Woods said Sunday during the trophy presentation at the Tour Championship, where...
U.S. Silver Medalist: Competition Is Small Part of Olympic Experience
Editor’s Note: On Feb. 11, 2018, Chris Mazdzer won the Olympic silver medal in men’s singles luge, becoming the first American to medal in the event. The five Olympic rings whose blue, yellow, black, green and red colors represent every flag in the world, is the most recognizable symbol worldwide....
U.S. Silver Medalist: Competition Is Small Part of Olympic Experience
Editor’s Note: On Feb. 11, 2018, Chris Mazdzer won the Olympic silver medal in men’s singles luge, becoming the first American to medal in the event. The five Olympic rings whose blue, yellow, black, green and red colors represent every flag in the world, is the most recognizable symbol worldwide....