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Month: April 2024

Brewers fans celebrate their ‘Mr. Baseball,’ Bob Uecker, who continues to broadcast games at 90

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker received a hearty ovation from fans chanting “Ueck” when the legendary broadcaster appeared on the American Family Field video board early in the Milwaukee Brewers’ home opener. Brewers fans don’t know how many more times they’ll get to continue cheering the presence of “Mr.

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Aid organizations suspend operations in Gaza after World Central Kitchen workers’ deaths

By GLENN GAMBOA and SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Several humanitarian aid organizations suspended operations in Gaza on Tuesday after Israeli airstrikes killed seven World Central Kitchen workers. The nonprofits, including World Central Kitchen, said they now need to determine whether their workers can safely provide aid in the region. According

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The Joslyn Center named first Autism Center for seniors in the nation

The Joslyn Center has announced that it has been certified as the first Autism Center for Seniors in the nation. The Certification by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards demonstrates that The Joslyn Center “front facing” staff and volunteers have undergone autism-specific training to better understand and accommodate the needs of autistic

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Travis Kelce brings back music festival in Kansas City with Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Diplo as headliners

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Travis Kelce is keeping himself busy: On the heels of winning his third Super Bowl, earning a Webby nomination for his podcasting endeavors and garnering headlines for his newfound relationship with Taylor Swift, the superstar tight end will continue living his best life with

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Going from assistant to top job remains a tough climb for Black coaches in major men’s conferences

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Bruiser Flint remembers being a Massachusetts assistant coach building a resume that would one day have him running his own program. He had twice interviewed elsewhere before his moment arrived with mentor John Calipari bolting for the NBA, vacating the big chair for the Minutemen. The breakthrough had come

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