A former New Jersey school custodian who admitted putting bodily fluids and cleaning products in food meant for children and staff to eat as well as putting cooking utensils on his genitals has been sentenced to eight years in state prison
South Carolina inmate chooses to die by firing squad like condemned inmate before him
A second South Carolina inmate has asked to die by firing squad just five weeks after the state carried out its first death by bullets
The $20B question hanging over America’s struggling farmers
As Earth heats up, the growing frequency and intensity of disasters like catastrophic storms and heat waves are becoming a mounting problem for the people who grow the planet’s food. Warming is no longer solely eroding agricultural productivity and food security in distant nations or arid climates. It’s throttling production...
Tariffs won’t just hit your wallet. They could also increase food waste.
Spring has sprung, and you can tell by looking at Dig’s online menu. The fast-casual chain known for its bountiful salads and bowls is promoting a new sandwich for the spring — the “avo smash,” wherein a hearty piece of chicken or tofu is embraced by a brioche bun, pesto...
1 in 8 Californians live in the most dangerous wildfire zones
Five years ago, California was reeling from the Camp Fire, the country’s deadliest wildfire in a century. State lawmakers responded by mandating new building requirements to protect homes in high-risk areas, but by their January 2025 deadline, the department responsible for the rules still hadn’t written them. Then, swaths of...
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson push for historic world medal after strong start
British team third after opening segment Fear: ‘I think today we had the most blast all season’ Chock and Bates lead in bid for rare three-peat Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson moved a step closer to a breakthrough medal at the world figure skating championships on Friday, delivering a sharp,...
Newcastle’s new stadium video gives added impetus to proposed move
Club promoting 65,000-capacity ground in Leazes Park Conservation status could complicate the project Newcastle have produced a glossy promotional video of a new 65,000-capacity stadium at Leazes Park in the strongest indication yet that they are planning to leave St James’ Park, their home since 1892. Club executives presented the...
Racing acts early with its £2m scheme to test horses for gene doping
Threat might remain theoretical but British Horseracing Authority determined to avoid damage to sport’s reputation The term “world-leading” has become a favourite of certain politicians in recent years and much devalued as a result, but it seems fair to apply it to the introduction of testing for gene doping in...
ECB accused of ‘limiting opportunities’ for disabled cricketers at elite level
New pan-disability team puts three England sides in one Two deaf players have quit over ‘lack of consultation’ The England and Wales Cricket Board has been accused of making disability cricket less inclusive, while several players have already quit in protest after the governing body “streamlined” three England teams into...
From Russia with love: Daria Kasatkina switches tennis allegiance to Australia
27-year-old has not been to Russia since coming out as gay in 2022 World No 12 will be Australia’s new No 1 women’s tennis singles player Russian-born tennis star Daria Kasatkina has been warmly welcomed by Tennis Australia and will start competing for her new country immediately after sealing a...