Troy basketball coach Roger Anderson finds ‘sanctuary’ on court while praying for wife’s recovery

Troy High girls basketball coach Roger Anderson plans to be in his “sanctuary” on Thursday afternoon, March 25 as he allows himself respite from a frightening medical saga with his wife. That haven, for a couple of hours, will be a basketball court in San Diego. Anderson plans to guide the Warriors, the CIF Division…

Angels’ Mike Trout back on track thanks to new drill

TEMPE, Ariz. — Joe Maddon said he learned early in his coaching career back in the 1980s that even the best hitters are constantly fighting to stay at that level. “Even when you get to the point where you feel a guy’s accomplished, they all struggle, man,” the Angels manager said. “They all struggle, and…

1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus’ origin

By DARIA LITVINOVA and JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear…

Voting rights, hate crimes on Senate’s ‘big, bold’ agenda

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — Wrapping up the most tumultuous Senate start in recent memory, new Majority Leader Chuck Schumer took stock Thursday of accomplishments including the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue while vowing action ahead on voting rights, hate crimes and mounting Democratic priorities hitting stiff opposition from Republicans. Far…

Voting rights, hate crimes on Senate’s ‘big, bold’ agenda

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — Wrapping up the most tumultuous Senate start in recent memory, new Majority Leader Chuck Schumer took stock Thursday of accomplishments including the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue while vowing action ahead on voting rights, hate crimes and mounting Democratic priorities hitting stiff opposition from Republicans. Far…

Coronavirus tracker: California reported 2,737 new cases and 258 new deaths as of Wednesday

According to the end-of-day totals from California public health websites for Wednesday, March 24, there were 2,737 new cases of the coronavirus reported statewide, bringing the total number of cases there have been to 3,625,856. The 14-day average of new cases daily is 2,769, a 93.5% decline from the Jan. 16 high of 42,468. There…

1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus’ origin

By DARIA LITVINOVA and JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear…

1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus’ origin

By DARIA LITVINOVA and JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear…

1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus’ origin

By DARIA LITVINOVA and JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear…

1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus’ origin

By DARIA LITVINOVA and JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear…

Alexander: For the UCLA women, a rough end to a magnificent season

The word that UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close said defined her team in 2020-21 was “perspective.” It’s hard to keep that perspective when your season ends so suddenly, and emphatically, in the NCAA Tournament. A dreadful second quarter, including a 6:20 scoring drought, forced the Bruins to chase the game Wednesday night, and a…

How To Choose the Right KPIs for Your Business

How can you tell if your company is growing? Sure, you can speak to a few team leads and get regular reports on their performance. But if you’re not measuring that information against something else, how will you know when you’ve met the mark or fallen short? As they say, what gets measured gets improved.…

Hreflang Tags: The SEO Attribute for Content in Multiple Languages

Have you ever visited a webpage that was in a different language, and your browser asked you if you wanted to change it to your first language? It’s a life-saver, right? Now think about whether you’ve provided the functionality so your own webpages are ready for a global audience. If you haven’t properly tagged or…

What Is Market Share & How Do You Calculate It?

Growing up, I used to play “grocery store” with my sister. We’d go into our pantry, take out all the food, and set up a grocery store in our living room. I would typically “buy” goldfish. You might be thinking, “What does this have to do with market share?” Well, let’s say that I bought…

Do Blog Posts Actually Lead to Purchases [New Data]

In our 2021 Executive Marketing Leadership Survey, 20% of marketing leaders described company blogs as one of their “most important channels” for hitting goals. The enduring importance placed on blogging isn’t shocking. Not only can blogs boost your SEO, overall site traffic, and online presence, but they can also help prospects learn more about your…

1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus’ origin

By DARIA LITVINOVA and JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear…

1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus’ origin

By DARIA LITVINOVA and JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear…

1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus’ origin

By DARIA LITVINOVA and JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear…

Alexander: For the UCLA women, a rough end to a magnificent season

The word that UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close said defined her team in 2020-21 was “perspective.” It’s hard to keep that perspective when your season ends so suddenly, and emphatically, in the NCAA Tournament. A dreadful second quarter, including a 6:20 scoring drought, forced the Bruins to chase the game Wednesday night, and a…

US jobless claims fall to 684,000, fewest since pandemic

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign that the economy is improving. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims fell from 781,000 the week before. It is the…