Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. day-to-day with right knee inflammation
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got good news Thursday when an MRI on his right knee showed inflammation and no structural damage. #press
Nigerians protest mysterious death of Afrobeat star as police exhumes body for autopsy
Thousands are marching across Nigeria over the mysterious death of an Afrobeat star whose body has been exhumed for an autopsy as authorities investigate the cause of his demise. #press
Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an ‘ice’ hockey push Down Under
The National Hockey League is trying to build on its first foray into the Southern Hemisphere — two preseason games between the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyote this weekend — by expanding its street... #press
Connor Bedard takes the ice for his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Bedard has arrived at his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks. #press
Northbound I-5 closed at Marysville after semi spills load of fish
A rollover in Marysville blocked I-5 northbound traffic Thursday morning and spilled a load of fish across the road. #press
FedEx, Greenbrier rise; Cisco Systems, KB Home fall, Thursday, 9/21/2023
Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Thursday: FedEx, Greenbrier rise; Cisco Systems, KB Home fall. #press
Microsoft is rolling out generative AI in Windows and Office app
Microsoft's Copilot-branded AI assistants will provide a unified experience across operating systems, applications and devices, CEO Satya Nadella said. #press
Seattle Aquarium, Nintendo partner on Animal Crossing exhibit
Nintendo partners with the Seattle Aquarium to bring visitors an immersive Animal Crossing experience this fall. #press
An Oregon city wants the U.S. Supreme Court to approve its camping ban. San Diego’s on board.
San Diego will support an Oregon city's attempt to revive its camping ban through a U.S. Supreme Court appeal. #press
Railroads work to make sure firefighters can quickly look up what is on a train after a derailment
The railroad industry is trying to make sure that emergency responders can quickly look up what is on a train quickly when they respond to a derailment. #press
Rant and Rave: Reader not afraid of a little eye contact!
RANT to people who purposefully avoid eye contact as I walk my dog around the neighborhood. We’re the only ones on the sidewalk — would it kill you to acknowledge another’s presence with a nod or “good morning?” RANT AND RAVE Rant to me for driving into the... #press
Azerbaijan and Armenia fight for 2nd day over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh
Explosions rocked parts of Nagorno-Karabakh early Wednesday, a day after Azerbaijani forces launched heavy artillery fire on Armenian positions in the separatist region that local officials said killed or... #press
Rescue operation underway off southwestern Greece for around 90 migrants on board yacht
A rescue operation is underway for dozens of migrants on board a yacht reported to be in difficulty off the southwestern coast of Greece. #press
UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of Britain’s climate commitments, saying the country must fight climate change without penalizing workers and consumers. #press
Most of Spain’s female players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes
Most of Spain’s World Cup-winning players have ended their boycott of the women’s national team after the government intervened to help shape an agreement that was expected to lead to... #press
UN urges Afghanistan’s Taliban government to stop torture and protect the rights of detainees
The United Nations says it has documented more than 1,600 cases of human rights violations committed by Afghanistan's Taliban authorities during arrests and detentions of people. #press
Beyond Bedard, the NHL’s rookie class is stacked with talented newcomers to watch
Connor Bedard is the most-hyped hockey player since Connor McDavid. #press
Portland hotels ‘in crisis’ after another lackluster summer
While hotel bookings in Seattle and other cities now exceed pre-pandemic levels, Portland continues to struggle. #press
Hearings in $1 billion lawsuit filed by auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn against Nissan starts in Beirut
Lebanese judicial officials say hearings in the $1 billion lawsuit filed by auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn against Nissan and other defendants has started in Beirut. #press
UK police urged to investigate sex assault allegations against comedian Russell Brand
A senior British politician is urging police to investigate sexual assault allegations against comedian and actor Russell Brand. #press