The Raiders are willing to part with their star defensive end, Maxx Crosby, if they receive a valuable return. They have outlined two main requests: two first‑round draft picks and an additional player. The exact type of player is unclear, but it likely needs to be someone who can contribute i
The New York Yankees have signed former major‑league outfielder Randal Grichuk to a minor league contract, making him a non‑roster invitee for spring training. The deal gives the team another right‑hand hitter who can slot into a platoon role without taking a guaranteed spot on the 40‑man roster. Gr
The Titans’ new head coach decided to shake up his roster by trading the Jets’ edge rusher Jermaine Johnson for their own nose tackle, T’Vondre Sweat. This move brings Johnson back into a familiar coaching environment, as he had previously played under the Titans’ former coach. Johnson’s 2023 seas
Jean Franklin saved a lot of money before she became a mom. She and her husband, Charles—who calls himself Chaz—were ready to live comfortably in their house near Sacramento. But a health scare changed everything. In May, Jean felt shaky and went to the hospital after her speech got slurred. She lo
The Pentagon is reconsidering a long‑standing partnership with Scouting America after a series of controversial proposals. For years, the U. S. military has supported Scout troops on bases and offered special ranks to young Eagle Scouts who join the armed forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Griffin, a 19‑year‑old shortstop, has already made waves in spring training by showing calm and skill against the best pitchers. In his first live batting practice, he faced Paul Skenes, the reigning Cy Young winner, and kept his composure even after a first‑strike fastball. The next at‑bat was prai
Individual health plans often focus on a person’s choices, but the places where they live matter a lot. Researchers have found that the surroundings of a neighborhood can either help or hinder people’s efforts to change habits such as eating, exercising or quitting smoking. Health records—whether
A Maryland attorney has been found guilty of a wide range of fraud that could land him in prison for almost four decades. The federal jury in Greenbelt rejected his claims and said he hid millions of dollars earned from poker, failed to pay taxes for several years, and lied to mortgage lenders ab
A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199
A new study is looking at how city gardens can help older people stay healthier and happier. The research will test a program called Urban Care Farming, where seniors plant, tend, and harvest crops right in their own neighborhoods. By giving them a daily task that mixes physical work with social int
