Day: March 29, 2022

When Patrick Williams dislocated his wrist last October, the last two people he wanted to call were his parents. He knew they’d do too much — insist on buying tickets for the next flight out to Chicago, flood him relentlessly with care and concern. That’s the burden of being the youngest kid of the family,…

Wanting more, Victor Oladipo was given more. The next phase is being able to handle more. Such is the complexity of returning in the middle of a playoff race from a 10-month absence following May quadriceps surgery. Ahead of Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings at FTX Arena, Oladipo reflected on his Miami Heat…

The Knicks won again Monday night, continuing their too-little, too-late surge to end the season, but there was nothing about Julius Randle’s demeanor to suggest joy. His night ended in anger, or frustration, or some other negative emotion, with a dismissive ball toss at the final buzzer and a beeline off the court, without partaking…

By Joseph Krauss | Associated Press JERUSALEM — Within days of the Russian invasion, Western countries invoked international law, imposed crippling sanctions, began welcoming refugees with open arms and cheered on Ukraine’s armed resistance. The response has elicited outrage across the Middle East, where many see a glaring double standard in how the West responds…

In the digital design world, both interaction design and visual design are significant to maximize user experience. Each of them works on digital platforms, including web and mobile applications. And together, they effectively mix technology with user instincts and aesthetic appeal to engage users on digital platforms. However, they make it possible in different ways.…

Source: Dallas Fed U.S. home prices shows signs of becoming “unhinged from fundamentals” like they did in the housing bubble that preceded the 2008 crash, according to a blog post by the Dallas Federal Reserve bank. “Our evidence points to abnormal U.S. housing market behavior for the first time since the boom of the early…

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Americans 50 and older can get a second COVID-19 booster if it’s been at least four months since their last vaccination, a chance at extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer…

Ravens coach John Harbaugh has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2025 season, team owner Steve Bisciotti announced Tuesday. A new deal was long expected for Harbaugh, whose four-year contract, signed in January 2019, was set to expire after this season. He’s expected to remain among the NFL’s highest-paid coaches. “No interest in having…

A lawsuit challenging recent increases for renting boat slips at the soon-to-be remodeled Dana Point Harbor can proceed, a judge has decided. Dana Point Harbor Partners, which won a 66-year lease of the harbor from the Orange County Board of Supervisors in 2018 and is embarking on a $400 million overhaul to its marina and…

A storm sweeping through Southern California on Monday afternoon brought heavy rainfall and evacuation orders for communities recently scarred by wildfires. Residents in Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska in Orange County were ordered to evacuate due to possible debris flows in the area, county officials said. A woman tries to control her umbrella as…

A storm sweeping through Southern California on Monday afternoon brought heavy rainfall and evacuation orders for communities recently scarred by wildfires. Residents in Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska in Orange County were ordered to evacuate due to possible debris flows in the area, county officials said. A woman tries to control her umbrella as…

Wanting more, Victor Oladipo was given more. The next phase is being able to handle more. Such is the complexity of returning in the middle of a playoff race from a 10-month absence following May quadriceps surgery. Ahead of Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings at FTX Arena, Oladipo reflected on his Miami Heat…

In the digital design world, both interaction design and visual design are significant to maximize user experience. Each of them works on digital platforms, including web and mobile applications. And together, they effectively mix technology with user instincts and aesthetic appeal to engage users on digital platforms. However, they make it possible in different ways.…

A lawsuit challenging recent increases for renting boat slips at the soon-to-be remodeled Dana Point Harbor can proceed, a judge has decided. Dana Point Harbor Partners, which won a 66-year lease of the harbor from the Orange County Board of Supervisors in 2018 and is embarking on a $400 million overhaul to its marina and…

The Knicks won again Monday night, continuing their too-little, too-late surge to end the season, but there was nothing about Julius Randle’s demeanor to suggest joy. His night ended in anger, or frustration, or some other negative emotion, with a dismissive ball toss at the final buzzer and a beeline off the court, without partaking…

Despite the state’s budget surplus and strong economy, several California school districts are in severe financial distress. Although the state legislature should have money to help prop up these school districts this year, emerging economic headwinds may limit extraordinary support in future budgets. Now is the time for school districts to address their legacy costs…

The changes were subtle but significant. The choices were complex but compulsory. The result was productive and positive. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Miami Heat went into the laboratory out of both desperation and determination. For at least one night, change was good. “Look,” coach Erik Spoelstra said after his reformulation,…

Orange County officials are hoping a new online resource with data on suicides will help public agencies, health providers and nonprofits fight the stigma around mental health struggles and prevent deaths. The OC Health Care Agency on Monday unveiled a dashboard with information on suicides among county residents from 2001 to mid-2021 (the most recent…

(Contributed by: Valery Alexeev) Instagram Reels — infinite feed with short vertical videos — were initially introduced in the middle of 2020 but got viral and spread worldwide only by the end of 2021. This good-quality copy of TikTok from Mark Zuckerberg is becoming a real game-changer nowadays. And here is the reason why you…

Author, television host and researcher Ronny Le Blanc said he uses the mindset of a detective when he’s out in the wild searching for Bigfoot. He grew up reading Sherlock Holmes and The Hardy Boys books and decided to make it his life’s work to try and solve one of the world’s biggest mysteries: Does…