Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers avoided a major long-term injury after undergoing an MRI on his hamstring. Medical evaluations confirmed that the hamstring strain is not severe, leaving Flowers listed as day-to-day ahead of the team's upcoming practice schedule. Flowers exited during the first half of Sunday's victory over...
Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile have formally resolved federal lawsuits in Manhattan accusing each other of deceptive consumer advertising regarding cellphone carrier switching savings. A stipulation of dismissal was filed in Manhattan federal court following months of legal dispute initiated when Verizon sued T-Mobile in February over promotional campaigns promising significant...
Kimberly-Clark is preparing asset divestments and regulatory concessions to address European Union antitrust concerns regarding its multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Tylenol maker Kenvue. Sources familiar with the matter report that the European Commission is set to formally notify the companies of its preliminary competition concerns. This regulatory notification will determine whether...
Systemiq and research partners report the Hindu Kush-Himalaya system approaches peak water and critical climate tipping points by mid-century, driven by accelerated glacial melt. Late-August glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border triggered flash floods and landslides, leaving at least 1,300 dead and 5,300 missing. Ground monitoring covers only 21 of...
Costco raised prices on private-label Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil and imposed weekly purchase limits amid rising global petroleum costs. A 5-quart two-pack of Kirkland full-synthetic motor oil now costs approximately $58, up from about $30 last year, with purchases capped at two boxes per week per member. Additionally, Costco...
The Boston Celtics have agreed to a contract with former lottery pick guard Devin Carter ahead of the upcoming training camp. Carter, 24, was originally selected 13th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 National Basketball Association Draft. His early professional career was impacted by injuries and a crowded...
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker earned Associated Press national player of the week honors after leading the Cowboys to a stunning 39-31 victory over No. 6 Oregon. Entering the matchup as 24.5-point underdogs, Oklahoma State snapped a 21-game losing streak against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents. Mestemaker set the tone on...
Minnesota defeated Green Bay 39-22 on Sunday in Minneapolis after stopping Packers quarterback Jordan Love on fourth-and-1 with a virtual measurement system review. Trailing 22-17 following rookie kicker Trey Smack's fourth field goal, Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur declined a short kick after an offside penalty. Love was stuffed at...
Conserve Big Bend and regional landowners sued the federal government in Marfa, Texas, seeking to halt Trump administration border wall construction through fragile desert terrain. Plaintiffs challenge executive waivers bypassing environmental, archaeological, and wildlife statutes for infrastructure along the Rio Grande. Homeland Security cites high illegal entry rates requiring rapid...
Rapper Macklemore has been removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's mathematical tour following venue backlash over pro-Palestine remarks made during an August concert in New Jersey. According to reports from Rolling Stone and industry sources, multiple stadium venues raised objections to his continued participation, resulting in his exclusion...
