Physical therapy is ‘the best-kept secret in health care’
AP Sports Writer Most people think of physical therapy as rehabilitation. But many physical therapists want the profession to be seen as preventive…
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Drought, fires and deforestation battered Amazon rainforest in 2024
Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — 2024 was a brutal year for the Amazon rainforest, with rampant wildfires and extreme drought ravaging…
Continue ReadingTexas tight end Gunnar Helm a standout who stayed patient and stayed put in transfer era
AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Scan the rosters of Texas and Arizona State ahead of the Peach Bowl and the usual names pop out. Texas…
Continue ReadingItaly’s far-right government wins final approval for its 30-billion-euro budget
ROME (AP) — Italy’s parliament has approved the government’s 2025 budget, worth a total of 30 billion euros — more than half of that in tax…
Continue ReadingPutin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident”…
Continue ReadingAbortions are up in the US. It’s a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel
Associated Press Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and…
Continue ReadingThick fog disrupts some flights on one of the UK’s busiest weekends for travel
LONDON (AP) — Travelers flying to or from the U.K. are facing further disruptions as thick fog and low visibility restrict air traffic on one of…
Continue ReadingWill New Year’s Eve be loud or quiet? What are the top 2025 resolutions? AP-NORC poll has answers
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S…
Continue ReadingOlivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ dies at 73
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her…
Continue ReadingIsrael detains the director of one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals during a raid
Associated Press DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s army detained the director of one of northern Gaza ‘s last functioning…
Continue ReadingAfghan forces target Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes
Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said Saturday that its forces hit several points inside Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes last week.…
Continue ReadingDodgers set to re-sign outfielder Teoscar Hernández for $66 million over 3 years, AP source says
AP Baseball Writer Teoscar Hernández is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The free agent outfielder has agreed with the reigning World Series…
Continue ReadingSouthern California overcomes 17-point deficit to beat Texas A&M 35-31 in Las Vegas Bowl
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Southern California Trojans ended their season the way they started it. On Sept. 1 at Allegiant Stadium in…
Continue ReadingCorbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar…
Continue ReadingCorbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, AP source…
Continue ReadingGolden Knights score 2 quick short-handed goals in 6-3 win over Sharks
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brayden McNabb and Jack Eichel scored pivotal short-handed goals just seconds apart in the third period,…
Continue ReadingFormer Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic…
Continue ReadingWinning ticket sold for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot, Mega Million says
ATLANTA (AP) — Winning ticket sold for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot, Mega Million…
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Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone…
Continue ReadingClippers hang on to beat slumping Curry-less Warriors 102-92 with 6 players in double figures
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held on to beat the slumping Golden State…
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