What 60 years of data tell us about our garbage habits
To find out how our trash habits have changed over the past 60 years, Pela compiled data from the EPA on municipal waste estimates for a variety of items between 1960 and 2018.
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Williamson leads Loyola Chicago over S. Illinois 59-47
CHICAGO — Lucas Williamson matched his season high with 20 points as Loyola Chicago defeated Southern Illinois 59-47. Aher Uguak and Braden Norris had 13 points apiece for Loyola Chicago (15-3, 6-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Ben Coupet Jr. had 14 points for the Salukis (10-10, 3-5). Marcus Domask added 13 rebounds. Southern Illinois totaled
Continue ReadingS. Korea tests new virus steps as infections reach new high
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is enforcing new COVID-19 response measures, including reduced quarantine periods and expanded rapid testing as its new cases jumped nearly 50% in a day. It underscores the speed of transmissions driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, which became the country’s dominant strain
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Warm Springs musician is up for a national award
Kalliah Jackson and her band are up for Single of the Year at the Native American Music Awards.
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Continued labor shortage prompts higher pay
One fast-food restaurant in Bend is now offering $20 per hour to attract employees.
Continue ReadingNo. 24 Illinois holds off No. 10 Michigan State, 56-55
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Trent Frazier scored a game-high 16 points, and No. 24 Illinois held on to beat No. 10 Michigan State 56-55 and take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. The Illini (14-5, 7-2) led by as many as 15 points early in the second half before Michigan State (15-4,
Continue ReadingMurray, Poeltl power Spurs to easy 134-104 win over Rockets
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Dejounte Murray and Jakob Poeltl combined for 37 points in three quarters to help the San Antonio Spurs coast to a 134-104 victory over the Houston Rockets Tuesday night. Murray had 19 points and 10 assists and Poeltl had 18 points with nine rebounds by the
Continue ReadingKreuser carries North Dakota St. over St. Thomas (MN) 77-56
FARGO, N.D. — Rocky Kreuser scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Tyree Eady scored 12 and North Dakota State beat St. Thomas (MN) 77-56. Brooks Allen had 18 points and eight rebounds for St. Thomas
Continue ReadingParise’s 3rd-period goal lifts Islanders past Flyers, 4-3
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Zach Parise scored the tiebreaking goal with just over eight minutes left in the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 14 saves as the New York Islanders edged Philadelphia 4-3 on Tuesday night. The reeling Flyers notched their franchise-record 13th straight loss. Noah Dobson, Anders Lee
Continue ReadingAho’s 2nd goal in OT lifts Hurricanes over Golden Knights
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho’s second goal of the game 3:49 into overtime gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights after blowing a two-goal lead late in regulation. Nino Niederreiter and Vincent Trocheck scored 57 seconds apart in the second period and Aho had
Continue ReadingCapturan a dos sospechosos de participar en el tiroteo en el hotel Xcaret en Quintana Roo, México
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — Dos personas a quienes las autoridades consideran sospechosas de participar en el tiroteo en el hotel Xcaret cerca de Playa del Carmen, en el estado Quintana Roo, México, fueron capturadas, según informó la Fiscalía de Quintana Roo este martes en un comunicado. El tiroteo ocurrió el 21 enero y dejó
Continue ReadingKennard scores 7 in final 9 seconds as Clippers stun Wizards
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Luke Kennard scored seven points inside the final 9 seconds, including a go-ahead four-point play with 1.9 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 35-point first-half deficit to stun the Washington Wizards 116-115. Kennard hit a 32-footer out of a timeout. Then, after Washington
Continue ReadingCOVID cases decline in Seattle area, surge moves east
SEATTLE (AP) — Cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 are decreasing in the Seattle metro area, but hospital leaders are warning that the variant is gaining steam in eastern Washington and could further stress health care facilities. The Seattle Times reports in King County, data shows the rise in omicron infections peaked on Jan.
Continue ReadingExclusiva: fiscales federales analizan certificaciones electorales falsas de 2020
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Fiscales federales están revisando las certificaciones falsas del Colegio Electoral que declararon al expresidente Donald Trump ganador de los estados que perdió, dijo a CNN este martes la vicesecretaria de Justicia, Lisa Monaco. “Recibimos esas referencias. Nuestros fiscales las están analizando y no puedo decir nada más sobre las investigaciones en
Continue ReadingPavelski leads Stars past Devils 5-1 for 4th straight win
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Joe Pavelski had two goals and two assists, and the Dallas Stars extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Roope Hintz scored for the fourth straight game and rookie Jacob Peterson got his eighth goal as
Continue ReadingBrowns executive Adofo-Mensah is favorite for Vikings GM job
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has emerged as the front-runner for the Minnesota Vikings’ general manager job. He is the vice president of football operations for Cleveland. Adofo-Mensah was in Minnesota for his second formal interview with the organization on Tuesday. This was his first in-person visit with
Continue ReadingJames has 33, Lakers beat Nets 106-96 in Davis’ return
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James welcomed Anthony Davis back with a lob pass for the game’s first basket, then turned to this own offense to score 33 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 106-96 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Davis had eight points in 25 minutes after missing
Continue ReadingTatum, Brown lead Celtics in 128-75 laugher over Kings
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds before both rested the entire fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics routed the Sacramento Kings 128-75. Robert Williams finished with 13 points and 17 rebounds for the Celtics, who got off to a
Continue ReadingSiakam and Trent Jr. lead Raptors past Hornets, 125-113
TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 24 points and matched his career high with 12 assists, Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-best 32 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in a 125-113 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. OG Anunoby added 24 points, Chris Boucher had 12, Malachi Flynn 11 and Dalano Banton 10 as the
Continue ReadingThird-period surge helps Penguins past Coyotes, 6-3
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang led a four-goal, third-period barrage to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 6-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh trailed early in the third before its offensive show, when Letang scored twice and Crosby netted his 11th for the Penguins,
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