As NFT scams proliferate online, crypto sleuths are fighting back
Westend61/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Spend enough time online, and you’re sure to run into scammers who try to steal your money by asking you to confirm your credit card information or sign up for fake PC
Experts predict lasting environmental damage from Russia's invasion of Ukraine
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, environmental experts and activists are warning of a ripple effect of problems, including long-lasting damage to the war-ravaged country’s urban, agricultural and industrial areas. Nearly two
Russian offensive 'limited' so far, fall of Mariupol 'not inevitable': Pentagon update Day 55
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon has been providing daily updates on the U.S. assessment of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Ukraine’s efforts to resist. Here are highlights of what a senior U.S.
DOJ says it will appeal ruling against travel mask mandate if CDC calls for it
The Department of Justice announced that it would consider an appeal of the recent ruling that voided the federal mask mandate on public transit, if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deems it necessary. The Justice
Biden administration launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear power plants
The Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to save nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power that helps to combat climate change.
Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving fined $50K by NBA for obscene gestures and profane language toward Boston Celtics fans
The NBA announced on Tuesday that Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for “making obscene gestures” and “directing profane language” toward fans on Sunday while playing against the Celtics in Boston. Irving was seen
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia could be making probing attacks ahead of larger assault: US official
Alex Chan Tsz Yuk/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to
The Colorado Rockies and pitcher Kyle Freeland agree to 5-year, 64.5M contract extension
The Colorado Rockies announced on Tuesday that left-hander pitcher Kyle Freeland has agreed to a five-year extension worth $64.5 million, including a club option for the sixth year. Freeland, who was scheduled to become a free agent
Scoreboard roundup — 4/19/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Tampa Bay 6, Chi Cubs 5 AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 2, Toronto 1 NY Yankees 4, Detroit 2 Kansas City 4, Minnesota
Darius Rucker announces 2022 summer tour with lineup of special guests
Darius Rucker is set to hit the road again, announcing that he would be embarking on a 14-date summer tour with several rising stars from Nashville. Tyler Booth, Larry Fleet, Caylee Hammack, Ryan Hurd, Jameson Rodgers, Elvie