Five burning questions after Michael Jordan’s sale of his majority stake in the Hornets It’s not like it caught anyone off guard, given there had been rumblings about it happening for months. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Sully's staying power: NHL pundits explain why Penguins coach has stuck during regime changes Among active head coaches, only Tampa Bay's Jon Cooper has been behind the same team's bench for longer than Mike Sullivan. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Patrick Reusse: Meet Minnesota’s fastest racer. He’s barely old enough to drive The fascination with racing vehicles started for young William Sawalich of Eden Prairie when he was 2. The thanks for that would be the cartoon movie "Cars," released in 2006 and followed by sequels. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Mark Story: For both coaches, the 2023 UK-Louisville football game will carry unusually high stakes From the moment in December when Jeff Brohm was hired as Louisville’s football coach, he and his intrastate coaching archrival, Kentucky’s Mark Stoops, have been making nice. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Commentary: Interesting times in Yosemite Valley: While famous waterfalls gush, construction booms SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s easy to become blasé about Yosemite Valley. Even a touch jaded. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Northern Explorer a captivating rail ride through heart of New Zealand (no Wi-Fi needed) On a bright, clear fall morning, the train from Wellington to Auckland clatters away from the rail station precisely as scheduled at 7:55. The temperature hovers coolly in the mid-50s, not at all cold, and quite typical for a Southern Hemisphere fall morning. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
This is when you should drive across the Nevada-California border LAS VEGAS — About 45,000 vehicles crossed the California-Nevada border on Interstate 15 every day last year, but some days and months were notoriously more of a nightmare for drivers. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Traveling internationally this summer? Here’s what you need to know about passports Travelers are flocking to international destinations this summer to make up for canceled trips during the pandemic. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Viral travel trend ‘skiplagging’ can have costly repercussions ATLANTA — Skiplagging is the hot travel hack of the moment. But while you could save some money, there are risks associated with the practice. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Hopes for 'big year' of building new trail up Pikes Peak COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The effort to build a new trail to the top of Pikes Peak is entering a fifth summer — what figures to be "a big year," according to the project leader. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Commentary: The nature of a summer vacation What is the nature of a summer vacation? What separates it from the vacations of other seasons — from the escapes from bad winter weather or the high-energy getaways of spring break? Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
‘The Little Mermaid’ experience goes ‘under the sea’ with music and magic ATLANTA — Immersive, interactive experiences are now a genuine sub-category of entertainment in metro Atlanta, covering art, outer space, Legos, slime and all sorts of TV shows and film s, to name a few. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
No swimming in pants? No tables on the sand? Here are some South Florida beach rules you may not know about FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It seems like it should not be a challenge: Load the folding chairs into the car, head for the beach, find a place to park and set up on the sand. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Celery: Not just for veggie trays Celery often is relegated to veggie trays where its built-in scoop makes it ideal for dipping. It's also used to add extra crunch to holiday stuffing, or tuna or chicken salad. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 Jerry Zezima: Bristle boy blue Picasso had his Blue Period. And now, I’ve had mine.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 California schools start hatching plans to become heat-resilient as the planet warms As hot days become more extreme and common, California education researchers are urging that school districts be required to develop heat plans to keep students safe, just as they have policies for severe storms and active shooters.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 A year later: Dobbs decision paved way to limit abortion access in Georgia ATLANTA -- Nearly a year ago, women across the country learned they no longer had a guaranteed right to get an abortion if they wanted. And in Georgia, it meant it was only a matter of time until access was vastly limited.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 5 grilling recipes to get you fired up Grilling can and should be a year-round endeavor. But summer seems to be when we up the ante, becoming self-proclaimed barbecue masters seemingly overnight. We get saucy with new marinades and rubs, boost burgers by experimenting with different meats and accompaniments, and work in our farmers market finds, putting everything…
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 Consumer Health: The lifesaving gift of blood donation Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Daily needs include 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 At least 1.7M Americans use health sharing arrangements, despite lack of protections The report from the Colorado Division of Insurance found that more than 1.7 million Americans rely on sharing plans and that many of the plans require members to ask for charity care before submitting their bills.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 Could Australia’s intense flu season be an indicator of what’s coming to the US? Australia experienced an early start to its flu season, which is beginning to cause a spike in illnesses. According to a recent CNN report, Australia’s rising flu cases may be in indicator of what is coming to the U.S. later this year.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 School districts struggle to implement new laws on sexually explicit books RICHMOND, Va. — Although a new Virginia law requires schools to inform parents when sexually explicit materials are used in the classroom, some districts are using that law as the basis to go further and remove certain books from schools altogether.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women should consider screening for breast cancer earlier Age recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic health care professionals have been firm for more than a decade that women should start breast cancer screening at age 40. Starting mammograms early is especially important for non-Hispanic Black women, who…
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 Ask the Pediatrician: What does the research say about social media and your child’s mental health? Social media plays an important role in the lives of many tweens and teens. More than one-third (35%) of 13- to 17-year-olds reported using social media sites such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook "almost constantly" in 2022. And while many social media platforms set a minimum age of…
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 Commentary: In the global struggle with populism, elections are a salve As Donald Trump’s star rises again even with multiple criminal indictments looming, many observers fear that anti-establishment populism in America is no longer just a flirtation, but a feature of our democratic system.