More polar bears are approaching human sites as the climate warms, and it’s not just the skinny ones

Polar bears are intensely curious animals. That curiosity often brings them into contact with people and can put both species at risk from one another.As the Arctic climate warms, some polar bears are spending more time on shore, away from the sea ice habitats they rely on to hunt seals. As the bears are under nutritional stress due to ice loss, some wonder if they’re being forced to take more risks around people as they seek food, increasing interactions and conflicts between polar bears and people. But until now, there’re been little research into this relationship.Between 2011 and 2021, research…

Undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada opens Giants kicking competition

Better call Sauls (and Sanders). Undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada fired the opening salvo Saturday at Giants rookie minicamp in what is expected to be a kicking competition pitting him against incumbent Ben Sauls and former All-Pro Jason Sanders. Zvada went 5-for-5 on field goals, including a 55-yarder. “It’s going to…

Are we more closely related to cats or dogs?

They sleep on our beds, steal our food, and generally rule the house. Between them, cats and dogs make up two-thirds of pet ownership worldwide. But which of the two companion animals are we more closely related to?The answer depends on how you look at the question.”From an evolutionary perspective…

Mets’ Bo Bichette hitting better than woeful numbers suggest

PHOENIX — Bo Bichette’s numbers are lagging, perhaps along with his luck. The Mets infielder, still searching for his first real hot streak, entered Saturday with a disappointing .570 OPS, but his underlying numbers suggest he should be faring better. Bichette began play with a .231 batting average, but according…

Knicks have shot to repeat feat 37 years in making — sweeping rival 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — Before social media and brand marketing and everything else that’s snatched away most genuine reactions from team sports, Charles Oakley, the enforcer and spokesman of the Knicks, told a ballboy, “Go get that broom.”  The Knicks were in Philadelphia and just completed a first-round sweep of the Sixers.…

Blake Snell returns in Dodgers’ loss to Atlanta Braves

If the game was viewed as an extension of spring training, which is basically what it was for Blake Snell, the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night could be charitably classified as a success. After missing the first six weeks of the season, Snell was throwing…

Nike fixes Dodgers jerseys for 2026 MLB season

The Dodgers‘ iconic uniform has looked off the last few seasons. When Nike rolled out its Vapor Premier template across Major League Baseball in 2024, the backlash was swift. Players around the league grumbled about thinner fabric, awkward fits and pants that felt better suited for a beach volleyball tournament…

FBI warns ATM ‘jackpotting’ scams caused M in losses last year

ATM “jackpotting” schemes are on the rise across the country, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Hackers are exploiting a mix of “physical and software vulnerabilities in ATMs” to get them to spit out cash without the need for an actual customer or transaction, the feds warned in a…

Labor Department reveals the deadliest jobs for American workers

More than 5,000 deadly work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with truck drivers and construction trades workers accounting for a large proportion. “There were 5,070 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2024, down 4.0 percent from…

Don’t fall for TikTok’s ‘trimester zero’ pregnancy planning trend, warns doc

What to expect… when you’re expecting to expect? Social media mamas-to-be are abuzz about “trimester zero,” a pre-pregnancy plan that some experts say is seriously misguided. “Trimester zero is a ‘hot new topic’ in the world of OB and fertility that suggests there’s a critical three-month window before conception where you need…

Timeline of events for drama surrounding Jaylen Brown, City of Beverly Hills

The Jaylen Brown vs. City of Beverly Hills drama isn’t stopping anytime soon. Speaking to Andscape after the Celtics’ 121-110 victory over the Warriors on Thursday night, Brown expressed that he continues to feel disrespected by the City of Beverly Hills and is considering legal action following the events that…

Hundreds of small businesses demand refunds after Supreme Court decision

A coalition of over 800 small businesses that were bruised by President Trump’s global tariffs is calling for refunds after the Supreme Court struck them down on Friday. The group, called We Pay the Tariffs, is demanding “full, fast and automatic” refunds – though Trump suggested in a heated press…

Trump to sign new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court defeat

WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Friday afternoon that he would impose a new 10% tariff on most foreign imports — after the Supreme Court ruled that same baseline rate could not be imposed using emergency powers. “Today, I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122, over…

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