By Reuters Israeli farmer Chahi Ariel has grown the world’s heaviest strawberry, according to Guinness World Records. At 289 grams (10 ounces), the strawberry was about five times the average weight of a regular berry of the local Ilan variety, said Nir Dai, a researcher at Israel’s Volcani Institute where the strain was developed. The
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Nueva York (CNN Business) — Hace poco me paré afuera de una concurrida parada del metro de la ciudad de Nueva York, vestida como una celebridad que intentaba no ser reconocida. Mi rostro estaba cubierto con lentes de sol, una gorra de béisbol y mi máscara KN95 negra. Pero mi iPhone me reconoció
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David Wise, a two-time Winter Olympic gold medalist in freestyle skiing, explains his self-sustaining lifestyle and religious devotion. The American also shares his aspirations to become an Olympic archer.
Continue ReadingEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers routed the Anaheim Ducks 7-3 to remain unbeaten under new head coach Jay Woodcroft. Evander Kane, Derek Ryan, Jesse Puljujarvi, Warren Foegele and Zach Hyman also scored for the Oilers, who are 9-1-2 in their last 12 outings and 4-0 under Woodcroft. Mike
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Juzang scored 19 points, Jaylen Clark had a career-high 18 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 13 UCLA rolled to a 76-56 victory over Washington State. Juzang picked up two fouls in the first four minutes and sat the rest of the first half.
Continue ReadingBy SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A year ago, Libya looked to be on a fragile path toward democracy, after more than a decade of civil war. Now, it appears to be sliding back toward strife and division. After tentative steps towards unity, the country is once again being pulled apart, with two
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — J.T. Miller scored with 2:21 remaining in overtime after Vancouver allowed a tying goal in the final second of regulation, giving the Canucks a 5-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Vancouver appeared set to win it in regulation when Conor Garland scored with
Continue ReadingCARSON, Calif. (AP) — Trinity Rodman made her debut for the U.S. women’s national team in a scoreless draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday night in the SheBelieves Cup. With some of the national team’s more recognizable stars left off the roster for the tournament, coach Vlatko Andonovski made good on his pledge to
Continue ReadingSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Branden Carlson and Both Gach scored 13 points apiece and Gabe Madsen buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:42 remaining to rally Utah to a 60-56 victory over Stanford. James Keefe made 1 of 2 free throws to give Stanford a 54-48 lead with 5:19 remaining in the game. Carlson sandwiched a
Continue ReadingBy DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcus Morris Sr. scored 27 points and Luke Kennard added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers sped to a 17-point lead in the first half and cruised to a 142-111 victory over the Houston Rockets. Terance Mann scored 20 points as the Clippers won for the
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Bend police arrested a 29-year-old fugitive at St. Charles Bend this week, accused in at least 11 recent cases of theft, burglary, mail theft and break-ins at storage facilities in the area since early January.
Continue ReadingBy Travis Caldwell, Paula Newton and Paradise Afshar, CNN Demonstrations in Ottawa turned violent Friday as protesters, according to authorities, assaulted officers and tried to remove their weapons. “All means of de-escalation have been used to move forward in our goal of returning Ottawa to (its) normalcy,” police in Canada’s capital said in a tweet.
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Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski wrap up the women’s free skate, expressing praise for Anna Shcherbakova’s skate, joy for Kaori Sakamoto, and frustration with the ROC coaches who let their skaters down in multiple ways.
Continue ReadingBy COREY WILLIAMS and SARA BURNETT Associated Press Prominent American conservatives who embrace the Canadian truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions are drawing new accusations of hypocrisy. The support has also fueled allegations that GOP leaders apply a racist double standard to large protests, including the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by a mostly white
Continue ReadingBy JIM MUSTIAN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — To plead the Fifth or not to plead the Fifth. That’s the question facing Donald Trump after a New York judge Thursday ordered the former president to testify in a long-running state civil investigation into his business practices. Barring a successful appeal, Trump
Continue ReadingBy JIM MUSTIAN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — To plead the Fifth or not to plead the Fifth. That’s the question facing Donald Trump after a New York judge Thursday ordered the former president to testify in a long-running state civil investigation into his business practices. Barring a successful appeal, Trump
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press There are 40 drivers competing in the 64th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday. The race kicks off the NASCAR season with defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson starting from the pole and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman joining him on the front row.
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis has a right right mid-foot sprain and the Los Angeles Lakers said Thursday he would be re-evaluated in four weeks. Davis was injured Wednesday night late in the second quarter of a 106-101 home victory over Utah. Davis had scored 17 points in 17 minutes before he went up
Continue ReadingRIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Dominick Pickett had a season-high 21 points and Wil Tattersall scored 20 as UC Riverside defeated Cal State Bakersfield 79-69. Pickett made 5 of 7 from 3-point range and Tattersall had six rebounds for the Highlanders (13-9, 7-5 Big West Conference). Callum McRae pitched in with 16 points and seven assists.
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Below the Earth’s surface exists a whole world teeming with activity. Join Deschutes Public Library to uncover new depths during “Know Underground” this March.
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