Agutaya archipelago doctor who cared for 13,000 people on her own
The pandemic was far from Dr Alena's only challenge on a far-flung archipelago in the Philippines.
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MLB Rumors: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. promised HOF dad he wouldn’t play for Blue Jays rival
Like father, like son. Vladimir Guerrero never played for the Yankees, so neither willToronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.No baseball team invokes strong, gut-deep feelings like the New York Yankees. You either love 'em or you hate 'em -- it's rare to find a baseball fa...
1970-01-01 08:00
Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor admitted hurling racial slurs at victim's children in the past, affidavit says
A Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor during a dispute over kids playing outside admitted hurling racial slurs at the children and told detectives the victim threatened to kill her, according to an arrest affidavit.
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Juilliard fires professor after independent investigation finds credible evidence of sexual misconduct
Robert Beaser, the former chair of The Juilliard School's composition department, was fired after an independent investigation found credible evidence the professor engaged in sexual misconduct with students, the prestigious performing arts school in New York announced Thursday in a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty.
1970-01-01 08:00
Free Lamar: Ravens’ new-look offense gives keys to QB
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson running Todd Monken's offense could be special.Look for Lamar Jackson to play potentially his best football to date with Todd Monken now serving as the Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator.Not to say that Jackson didn't have great succes...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Draft rumors: Livingston gets a promise, Pistons focus on 2 options, Jazz like Coulibaly
We are officially less than two weeks away from the 2023 NBA Draft. Here is the latest slate of rumors.With the 2023 NBA Draft almost upon us, the rumor mill is heating up. Individual workouts are giving us a better sense of who teams might value, and the player/agent/front office intel machine ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Braves: Setting realistic expectations for AJ Smith-Shawver's first start
AJ Smith-Shawver, who started the season in Single-A, is making his first MLB start with the Braves on Friday. But what should fans expect?Just a couple of months ago, AJ Smith-Shawver was an exciting Atlanta Braves prospect taking the mound for Single-A Rome. On Friday, June 9, he'll take ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Toronto Blue Jays drop pitcher Anthony Bass following anti-LBGTQ comments
The Toronto Blue Jays have designated pitcher Anthony Bass for assignment following an anti-LBGTQ post the 35-year-old shared on social media last month.
1970-01-01 08:00
WestJet ratifies contract with Swoop pilots, to integrate airline into main ops
Onex Corp's WestJet and pilots at its budget carrier Swoop ratified a new four-year agreement for pay hikes
1970-01-01 08:00
Juneteenth is now a state holiday in Nevada
Juneteenth is now a state holiday in Nevada after Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo signed Assembly Bill 140 into law on Thursday. The holiday allows many state employees to take the day off.
1970-01-01 08:00
Former British PM Boris Johnson is standing down from parliament
LONDON Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is stepping down as a member of parliament with immediate effect,
1970-01-01 08:00
With Tom Brady out, Raiders' next-best QB option is a nightmare
If Jimmy Garoppolo is a no-go for the Las Vegas Raiders, then their best quarterback option might be Carson Wentz.With Tom Brady dipping his toes into team ownership, he is not able to play for the Las Vegas Raiders.Although he has a great former working relationship with Raiders head coach ...
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