A bag of Cheetos created a huge impact on a national park ecosystem
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A bag of Cheetos gets dropped and left on the floor. Seems inconsequential, right? Hardly. Rangers at…
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How social media became a storefront for fake pills as families struggle
AP Technology Writer Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last five years or so, even as overall drug use has…
Continue ReadingDodgers hit 4 homers in 1st, then rally to beat Cubs 10-8. Ohtani homers and steals a base
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin Lux singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied…
Continue ReadingPac-12 to add Boise St., Fresno St., San Diego St., Colorado St. in 2026, poaching Mountain West
AP College Football Writer After being poached almost into oblivion, the Pac-12 is fighting off extinction by plucking schools from the Mountain…
Continue ReadingPac-12 set to begin rebuild, targeting Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, AP sources say
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pac-12 set to begin rebuild, targeting Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, AP sources…
Continue ReadingReggie Bush was at his LA-area home when 3 male suspects attempted to break in
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former football star Reggie Bush was at his Encino home Tuesday night when three male suspects attempted to break in, the Los…
Continue ReadingA scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
Associated Press RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — In the Southern California mountain town of Running Springs, residents live between two scenic lake…
Continue ReadingYastrzemski knocks in four runs, Snell strikes out eight as Giants rout Brewers 13-2
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in four runs, Blake Snell struck out eight in five innings, and the San…
Continue ReadingBryan Woo carries a perfect game into the 7th inning as the Mariners top the Padres 5-2
AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Based on how his warmup went, Bryan Woo was uncertain what kind of outing he was going to have. He ended up…
Continue ReadingStorm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith had 26 points, Gabby Williams scored 13 of her 17 in the second quarter and the Seattle Storm beat the Los…
Continue ReadingA family flyover: Jax family enjoys special 9/11 moment before Twins game
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Stadium flyovers are nothing new, particularly on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Wednesday’s…
Continue ReadingMariners righty Bryan Woo loses perfect game in 7th inning on homer by Fernando Tatis Jr.
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo lost his bid for a perfect game and no-hitter with one out in the seventh inning Wednesday…
Continue ReadingOhtani and the Dodgers hit 4 home runs in 1st inning against Jordan Wicks and Cubs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani, Tommy Edman, Will Smith and Max Muncy all homered for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingKyle McCann homers, Brent Rooker drives in 2 as Athletics beat Astros 5-4
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle McCann hit a two-run homer, Brent Rooker had two hits and two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on…
Continue ReadingWallner homers, Lee breaks 0-for-19 skid to lead Twins over Angels 6-4
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Wallner homered for the second straight game, Brooks Lee snapped an 0-for-19 stretch with a go-ahead,…
Continue ReadingRaiders need to improve run defense as they prepare for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The hints were there in the preseason that the Raiders might struggle to defend the run, and coach Antonio…
Continue ReadingUS aircraft carrier in the Middle East is heading home
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s rare move to keep two Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East over the past several weeks…
Continue ReadingGoogle’s AI model faces European Union scrutiny from privacy watchdog
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators said Thursday they’re investigating one of Google’s artificial intelligence…
Continue ReadingMcCaffrey heads into Week 2 with the ‘mentality’ that he will play for the 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey heads into the week of practice preparing to play for…
Continue ReadingMarvin Harrison Jr.’s NFL debut was a letdown, but Cardinals say the production is coming
AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Marvin Harrison Jr. had grandiose plans for his first professional football game, one he hoped would be filled…
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