Hall of Fame Dodgers manager Lasorda hospitalized in ICU
Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda has been hospitalized in Southern California. The Los Angeles Dodgers said Sunday that their 93-year-old former manager was in…
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Gut check: Teff grain boosts stomach microbiome health
The seeds of a teff plant—which look similar to wheat—are tiny in stature, but they pack a nutritional wallop. Relatively new to the U.S., teff…
Cash cards for kids: digital banks race to capture the next generation
When John Hibbs’ daughter Xanthe received her first bank card in the mail, the six-year-old spent the next week Googling how to buy a horse.…
Amazon now offers in-garage delivery across 4,000 US cities
Given that Key was initially only available in 50 cities, this is a major service expansion — “tens of millions” of Prime customers can now…
Rapper Lil Wayne charged with federal gun offense in Florida, faces 10 years in prison
Authorities said the rapper acknowledged owning the gold-plated handgun after his luggage was searched upon arriving in Miami on a private plane. Rapper Lil Wayne…
White Sox say they understand ‘seriousness’ of La Russa case
The Chicago White Sox are sticking with new manager Tony La Russa for now, saying they understand the “seriousness” of his latest drunken driving case…
Worms reveal why melatonin promotes sleep
Melatonin is used as a dietary supplement to promote sleep and get over jet lag, but nobody really understands how it works in the brain.…
World stocks catch breath after vaccine euphoria
Global shares edged higher and the dollar perked up on Wednesday as further positive COVID-19 vaccine news more than offset concerns around the stubbornly high…
AT&T offers cheap wireless data to teachers, will spend $10 million to connect ‘at-risk’ students
Across more than 135,000 public and private schools (K-12, specifically), AT&T will begin offering steep discounts on wireless data plans. Schools that wish to participate…
Ponzi scheme suspect uses underwater scooter to try and evade FBI in California
A fleeing Ponzi scheme suspect dove into a frigid Northern California lake with an underwater scooter before FBI agents waited him out to make the…