How good is ‘Wicked’? It could sweep another million awards
“I’ve heard it said. That people come into our lives for a reason …” That poet lyric is from the song “For Good,” arguably the …
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Health and Wellness
Harambe, another case of beauty killing the beast
For those who think animals don’t touch our daily lives, I offer the tragic tale of Harambe, the gorilla. Harambe was the Western Lowland gorilla …
Actions speak louder than words
Recent news has been chronicling the loss of the “Greatest.” With respect and taking nothing away from Mr. Ali, the “Greatest” passed away when my …
Business
Office Depot shareholders approve sale to Staples
NEW YORK (AP) _ Office Depot shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the company’s $6.3 billion acquisition by one-time rival Staples. The deal, announced in …
Iowa fertilizer plant asks state for additional $21.5 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A $1.9 billion fertilizer plant under construction in southeast Iowa is asking for an additional $21.5 million in incentives from …
Walker’s jobs agency gave out $124 million without review
By SCOTT BAUER MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ More than two dozen awards worth more than $124 million were made to companies without a formal staff …
Education
Thousands attend Congress of Christian Education in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) _ Thousands of people are in Detroit for the National Baptist Convention’s 110th session of its Congress of Christian Education. Events are taking …
Deep sea sharks appear to be buoyant, surprising researchers
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) _ Researchers say they are a step closer to understanding the biology and habits of elusive deep sea sharks after new studies …
7 students who survived balcony collapse remain hospitalized
By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ The seven Irish students who survived a deadly balcony collapse in the college town of Berkeley remain hospitalized …
Sports
All-Star center Marc Gasol will consider free agency options
By CLAY BAILEY MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) _ The Memphis Grizzlies head into the offseason with a major goal: re-signing their free agent All-Star center. Marc …
Changes may be in order after Clippers’ playoff collapse
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The Clippers were on the verge of finally shedding the dubious reputation that has dogged …
Minjee Lee takes command at LPGA’s Kingsmill Championship
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) _ Minjee Lee played a five-hole stretch in 5 under to open a four-stroke lead …
