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The Blue Ghost touchdown kicks off two weeks of around-the-clock research by NASA science and technology payloads.

Ukrainian newspaper accuses U.S. of switching to Russia’s side in the war; Illinois’ hidden, frozen waterfalls draw adventure-seekers

A medical examiner ruled Eric Richins, a Utah father of three, died of a lethal dose of fentanyl. His wife Kouri was charged in his death.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz — Tyler Fitzgerald used three types of gloves last season. An infielder’s glove for shortstop and second base. An outfielder’s glove for left and center field. And, for one day, a first baseman’s mitt that he borrowed from Wilmer Flores. This year, he’ll only be responsible for just one. “We saw last year, when he got an opportunity to play in one spot, he did his best work,” said manager Bob Melvin. “So, my guess is that’s going to be the same at second base. I know he’s excited about it.” A year ago, Fitzgerald had 10 lone major-league games to his name, having yet to prove anything of substance at the big league level. Over the summer, he made history that landed his name next to Barry Bonds. His super-utility days, for the time being, are over; he has been afforded the luxury of simplicity. Days before the winter meetings, the Giants agreed with Willy Adames on a franchise-record deal. Shortly after closing that deal, president of baseball operations Buster Posey called Fitzgerald. The 27-year-old would no longer be the team’s starting

The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl for various reasons, one of which was that they drafted exceptionally well. And for a few seasons, it seemed as if they took Georgia players nearly every pick. It’s a smart pipeline — UGA was the dominant force in college football then, and no one put together a better defense than Kirby Smart. The Niners should establish their own pipeline starting with the 2025 draft. It’s time to connect Santa Clara and Oxford, Miss. Ole Miss built the best team money could buy in 2024. The Rebs’ talent was eye-watering, but their quarterback’s mistakes ultimately kept them out of the playoffs. The Niners, who need to get younger, faster, and meaner — particularly on the defensive side of the ball — don’t need a quarterback, so Ole Miss’ loss can be their gain. And while the Niners are picking up some five-star talent at Ole Miss, why not look around to a bunch of other top programs? Here’s my second mock draft of 2025: Trade: Nos. 11 and 139 to Green Bay for Nos. 23, 54, and a

By LINDSEY BAHR and JAKE COYLE, Associated Press The Associated Press’ film writers have made their Oscars predictions in every category, ahead of Sunday’s ceremony. Now it’s time to make your own picks, and see how they stack up. Below, you’ll find predictions from the AP’s Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle in all 23 categories. This combination of images shows promotional art for ten films nominated for the Oscar for best picture, top row from left, “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Conclave,” and “Dune: Part Two,” bottom row from left, “Emilia Perez,” “I’m Still Here,” “The Nickel Boys,” “The Substance,” and “Wicked.” (Neon/A24/Searchlight Pictures/Focus Features/Warner Bros. Pictures/Netflix/Sony Pictures Classics/Amazon-MGM/Mubi/Universal Pictures via AP) Best picture BAHR: “Conclave” COYLE: “Anora” Actress BAHR: Demi Moore, “The Substance” COYLE: Demi Moore, “The Substance” Actor BAHR: Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist” COYLE: Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown” Supporting actress BAHR: Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez” COYLE: Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez” Supporting actor BAHR: Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain” COYLE: Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain” Director BAHR: Sean Baker, “Anora” COYLE: Sean Baker, “Anora” Documentary BAHR: “No Other Land” COYLE: “Porcelain War”

By Lisa MarcAurele, Food Drink Life Dairy alternatives are becoming a go-to choice for consumers who want simple solutions for dietary restrictions. From creamy almond milk to rich oat-based yogurt, these alternatives replicate the taste and texture of traditional dairy, making them a convenient option for those following plant-based diets or managing dairy sensitivities. With so many delicious choices available, switching to dairy free doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods. What are dairy alternatives? These days, you can find alternatives for nearly every dairy product like milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream. Plant milks, such as almond, soy and oat milk, are among the most popular. These options offer creaminess for drinks like lattes and work well in baking. Plant-based cheeses and butters are also in high demand. Cheese alternatives now come in various styles like shredded and sliced as well as spreadable soft cheese. Many brands rely on nuts, soy or coconut oil to replicate traditional cheese textures. Vegan yogurts made from coconut, almond or soy bases are popular, too. They are available in various flavors, including vanilla and berry. You’ll also find

Yzabella Austin and Mason Ontiveros found themselves in familiar territory on Friday night, leaving Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield unbeaten through the first two days of the CIF State Wrestling Championships.

The red carpet was out at Turlock’s Regal Cinemas on Thursday with guests lined up in their finery for a photo session before entering the theatre.

Have thoughts about what you’d like to see during this year’s Fourth of July celebration?

Bronco Winery of rural Keyes announced that it will be issuing permanent layoff notices to 81 workers due to a significant downturn in wine sales, triggering the reorganization in operations and workforce.

Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove) canceled intra-district office hours in four different locations this past week, but said it’s not because he’s afraid to face angry constituents.

ROME — Pope Francis remained in stable condition Saturday a day after a respiratory crisis, and spent long periods of the day off the noninvasive ventilation he needed to recover with less intensive high-flow supplemental oxygen. Francis had no further episodes of bronchial spasms, no fever, was feeding himself and continued his respiratory physiotherapy, actively cooperating, the Vatican said in a late statement. The 88-year-old pope had a good response in his blood gas levels even during the “long periods” he was off the ventilator and only using high-flow supplemental oxygen. But his prognosis remained guarded. “The Holy Father is always vigilant” and aware of what’s going on around him, the statement said, adding that he received the Eucharist and spent time in prayer. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. The following is AP’s previous story. Pope Francis had coffee and was reading newspapers Saturday after an alarming setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia: Doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a coughing fit in which he inhaled vomit that needed to then be extracted. Doctors said it would take

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press Saturday, March 1, 2025 6:08PM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations. In a video announcing his run, Cuomo pitched his return as a way to pull the city from social and political turmoil, highlighting moderate positions on crime and his long history of political accomplishments. “I am not saying this is going to be easy, it won’t be easy but I know we can turn the city around and I believe I can help and that is why I announce my candidacy today for Mayor of New York City today,” he said. The Democrat is expected to mount a formidable campaign, despite entering the race deeply wounded by the scandal that forced his resignation from the governor’s office in 2021. He takes on a large field of primary opponents with low name recognition plus an incumbent, Mayor Eric Adams, who

NEW YORK — David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died. He was 75. Johansen died Friday at his home in New York City, according to Rolling Stone, citing a family spokesperson. It was revealed in early 2025 that he had stage 4 cancer and a brain tumor. The New York Dolls were forerunners of punk and the band’s style – teased hair, women’s clothes and lots of makeup – inspired the glam movement that took up residence in heavy metal a decade later in bands like Faster Pussycat and Mötley Crüe. Buster Poindexter is seen at the Grammy Awards in New York’s Radio City Music Hall, March 2, 1988. AP Photo, File “When you’re an artist, the main thing you want to do is inspire people, so if you succeed in doing that, it’s pretty gratifying,” Johansen told The Knoxville News-Sentinel in 2011. Rolling Stone once called the Dolls “the mutant children of the hydrogen age” and Vogue called

A lawsuit filed this week in Miami-Dade County alleges Jimmy Butler didn’t leave a Miami home in appropriate circumstances before his trade from the Heat to the Warriors. Butler’s former landlord, Five Star Marketing and Promotions, is suing Butler for $257,282.00 in a civil lawsuit. The corporation alleges that Butler failed to pay rent for two months and left the property in a state of disrepair. The $257,282.00 represents two months of missed rent and $127,282 worth of damages minus Butler’s security deposit. According to the suit, Butler continued to reside as a holdover resident after the lease expired on Aug. 10, 2024 while neglecting to pay rent for two months. Related Articles Golden State Warriors | Warriors name Feb. 27 unofficial Steph Curry Day after Magic masterpiece Golden State Warriors | Kurtenbach: Steph Curry’s historic scoring outburst is another validation of the Jimmy Butler trade Golden State Warriors | Bay Area radio icon Tom Tolbert returns with familiar style on new platform Golden State Warriors | Steph Curry drops 56 to lift Warriors over Magic Golden State Warriors | Kevin Durant tells Draymond a

Dr. Hazel Dukes, an iconic civil rights leader and president of the NAACP New York State Conference, has died at 92.

David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London ahead of a summit with other European leaders organized by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

ROME — Pope Francis had coffee and was reading newspapers Saturday after an alarming setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia: Doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a coughing fit in which he inhaled vomit that needed to then be extracted. Doctors said it would take a day or two to evaluate how and if the Friday afternoon episode impacted Francis’ overall clinical condition. His prognosis remained guarded, meaning he wasn’t out of danger. In its morning update Saturday, the Vatican said the 88-year-old pope didn’t have any further respiratory crises overnight: “The night has passed quietly, the pope is resting.” He had coffee in the morning for breakfast, suggesting that he was not dependent on a ventilation mask to breathe and was still eating on his own. In the late Friday update, the Vatican said Francis suffered an “isolated crisis of bronchial spasm,” a coughing fit in which Francis inhaled vomit, that resulted in a “sudden worsening of the respiratory picture.” Doctors aspirated the vomit and placed Francis on noninvasive mechanical ventilation. The pope remained conscious and alert at

KYIV, Ukraine — Soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House on Friday after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with President Donald Trump, Ukrainians rallied around Zelenskyy as a defender of his country’s interests. The shouting match that unfolded in the final minutes of the highly anticipated meeting between the two leaders seemed to dash, at least for now, Ukrainian hopes that the United States could be locked in as a reliable partner in helping fend off, and conclude, Russia’s three-year onslaught. The exchange, which saw a frustrated Zelenskyy lectured by Trump and Vice President JD Vance over what they saw as his lack of gratitude for previous U.S. support, delighted officials in Moscow, who saw it as a final breakdown in relations between Washington and the Ukrainian leader. Many Ukrainians unfazed by the row But many Ukrainians on Friday seemed unfazed by the blowout between Zelenskyy and Trump, expressing a sense that the Ukrainian leader had stood up for their country’s dignity and interests by firmly maintaining his stance in the face of chiding from some of the world’s most powerful men.