President Donald Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a "miracle" for combating COVID-19
2 deputies hurt in training accident by live rounds kept in baggie in desk drawer
Investigators have determined that two deputies in South Carolina injured in a training exercise were wounded by ammunition taken from a plastic bag in a desk drawer and not properly tested to see if they were blanks
Military base shootings have ranged from isolated incidents to workplace violence and terrorism
The shooting of five U.S. Army soldiers at a base in Georgia is the latest in a growing list of violent incidents at American military installations over the years
The unlikely coalition fighting to keep Energy Star labels on your appliances
When the Environmental Protection Agency’s plans to eliminate the Energy Star program became public, pushback from environmental groups was expected. The government-funded labeling system helps consumers identify energy-efficient products and practices, saving them $40 billion annually in energy costs. Since its founding in 1992, Energy Star has helped avoid at least...
Groundwater is drying out, heating up, and causing sea level rise
The Verde River is one of the last free-flowing rivers in Arizona, winding through what’s known as the Verde Valley before feeding into the Salt River. Agriculturally, the valley is relatively fertile, supporting crops like sweet corn, alfalfa, peaches, and pecans, as well as a small wine industry. Recently, though,...
The Spin | Strapple, greeble, slog and kiss: how cricket’s language turns a game of numbers into poetry
There are more than 100 ways to describe hitting a ball, and that is just the start of an ever-expanding lexicon Joe Root shifts his weight forward, rising with the lifting ball from back of a good length. As it nears his body he moves his hands and bat towards...
Oasis-style ticketing and expendable fans: the battle to retain football’s soul
With protests planned for the start of the season, the FSA chair believes only fan consultation will help address grievances “I’m a bit younger, so this is all I’ve known,” says Nick Clarke, “but something that defines this moment is the feeling that it’s our last chance. You know that...
‘The dog ate my passport’: All Blacks rookie sorts pet’s mess to rescue debut
Leroy Carter sorts shock call-up for Rugby Championship Canine chewed passport he needed for Argentina trip Leroy Carter was still coming to terms with his inclusion in the All Blacks squad to play in Argentina in the opening rounds of the Rugby Championship when he made the shocking discovery. “The...
Villarreal fans decry Thomas Partey’s proposed signing as club’s ‘darkest day’
Midfielder has denied rape and sexual assault charges Hundreds sign petition urging club to halt transfer News that the former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is poised to join Villarreal has upset fans of the Spanish club, with hundreds signing a petition urging a halt to what has been described as...
‘Love is the key, right?’ Evergreen Venus Williams plays on and on at 45
Seven-time grand slam winner is back on the US circuit with aim of being the best she can be despite health struggles “Still haven’t seen the Rolling Stones,” says Venus Williams, smiling, as she reminisced about her unforgettable professional tennis debut at the age of 14 in Oakland, California, an...