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By Peter Nickeas, CNN Chicago officials launched a fundraising campaign to support the city’s largest ever gun buyback program, with the goal of raising $1 million to entice people to turn in guns during two large events this year. Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it a “bold new initiative” and said it would get “guns out
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Stacker cited data from the International Trade Center, Eurostat, and the Southern Environmental Law Center to examine how the growing wood pellet industry in the U.S. is fueling European renewable energy despite its controversial environmental reputation.
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Stacker compiled a list of five notable numbers in the news this week.
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Stacker analyzed a variety of sources to highlight memorable milestones over the past five decades of Earth Day.
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As the U.S. dealt with various changes in response to the COVID-19 virus, there were also significant changes in the cannabis landscape. Stacker collected information from official studies, news reports, and scientific research to understand how marijuana use changed during the pandemic.
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In the spirit of this year’s celebration of National Shakespeare Day on April 23, Stacker has compiled this comprehensive list of the top 40 most prolific Shakespeare characters of all time, using data provided by Open Source Shakespeare.
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Inspired by a list of green jobs in Data for Progress’ report, Stacker explains which occupations are on the front line against climate emergency.
Continue ReadingBy Matt Villano, CNN Write about what you know. That’s why Eric Garcia wrote his 2021 book, “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation.” As an autistic individual reporting on politics as senior Washington correspondent for The Independent, the 31-year-old Garcia had grown frustrated about the lack of understanding of autism as a disorder and
Continue ReadingCNN, KPHO, KTVK By Matt Villano, CNN Write about what you know. That’s why Eric Garcia wrote his 2021 book, “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation.” As an autistic individual reporting on politics as senior Washington correspondent for The Independent, the 31-year-old Garcia had grown frustrated about the lack of understanding of autism as
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By KALANI TAKASE Associated Press EWA BEACH, Hawaii (AP) — Hyo Joo Kim rallied with two late birdies for an even-par 72 to maintain a three-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship. After dropping strokes on the par-4 seventh and par-3 12th with her only bogeys of the week at breezy Hoakalei Country
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Coachella isn’t the only party out in the east valley. The Lady Rajahs clinched the DVL league title on Friday in a dominating 7-0 win over rival Coachella Valley in Thermal. DVL 🏆🥎➡️ @Rajah_Softball Congratulations to the Lady Rajahs on clinching league! 7-0 over CV, first DVL team to shutout CV. Freshman Alyssa Grinstead 7
Continue Reading CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Brigette Lacquette played defense on Canada’s Olympic women’s hockey team in 2018. She is now a Chicago Blackhawks regional scout and the first Indigenous woman to scout in the NHL. Lacquette also serves on the NHL’s player inclusion and female hockey advisory committees. She says she is eager to push for
Continue Reading By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving cost himself millions of dollars in salary. He may have cost the Brooklyn Nets any realistic chance of winning the NBA title. His decision not to be vaccinated against the coronavirus left him ineligible to play in New York for most of the
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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Welcome to the playoffs, everybody. Especially you, Zach LaVine. When the Chicago Bulls make their debut in this postseason, LaVine will finally get to play in his first playoff game after 478 regular-season contests. That’s one of many interesting storylines to follow as this NBA postseason is set to
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Welcome to the playoffs, everybody. Especially you, Zach LaVine. When the Chicago Bulls make their debut in this postseason, LaVine will finally get to play in his first playoff game after 478 regular-season contests. That’s one of many interesting storylines to follow as this NBA postseason is set to
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Welcome to the playoffs, everybody. Especially you, Zach LaVine. When the Chicago Bulls make their debut in this postseason, LaVine will finally get to play in his first playoff game after 478 regular-season contests. That’s one of many interesting storylines to follow as this NBA postseason is set to
Continue Reading By Michelle Watson, CNN Three sheriff’s deputies were shot Friday in Kansas after they exchanged gunfire with a motorist who authorities said pulled a gun on them. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene in Cowley County, and the three deputies were taken to a hospital where they’re expected to recover, the Kansas Bureau
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers inspecting luggage at Washington Dulles International Airport recently discovered an unusual find: three and a half pounds of bat meat. The charred meat was found in the baggage of a passenger from Maryland arriving from Ghana April 5, CBP said in a news release.
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trea Turner extended his hitting streak to 26 games with an RBI triple and Gavin Lux scored two runs while reaching base three times in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Chris Taylor had an early run-scoring triple as the Dodgers
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trea Turner extended his hitting streak to 26 games with an RBI triple and Gavin Lux scored two runs while reaching base three times in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Chris Taylor had an early run-scoring triple as the Dodgers
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