Why California is still in drought despite heavy rain and snow
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Why California is still in drought despite heavy rain and snow

Climate change Despite recent storms, the golden state is still in a long-term dry spell. Snow blanketed California the last weekend of February, only weeks after it was pummeled by torrential rains. But these historic storms barely made a dent in a daily reality for most Californians — a years-long, expansive drought. According to the… […]

30 days over 110℉…
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30 days over 110℉…

PHOENIX (AP) — A historic heat wave that has gripped the U.S. Southwest throughout July, blasting residents and baking surfaces like brick, is beginning to abate with the late arrival of monsoon rains.Forecasters expect that by Monday, people in metro Phoenix will begin to see high temperatures fall under 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius)… […]

Devils down Sabres in season opener in Prague
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Devils down Sabres in season opener in Prague

Stefan Noesen scores the first goal of the NHL season (0:35) Stefan Noesen puts the Devils on the board to log the first goal of the 2024-25 NHL season. (0:35) ESPN News Services Oct 4, 2024, 05:04 PM ET PRAGUE — Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves and Paul Cotter had an empty-netter and assist in […]

In surprise, Mets’ Senga given G1 nod vs. Phillies
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In surprise, Mets’ Senga given G1 nod vs. Phillies

Pete Alonso delivers a massive go-ahead 3-run HR in 9th (0:37) Pete Alonso tattoos one to right field for a 3-run shot to give the Mets the lead in the 9th inning. (0:37) Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 4, 2024, 05:26 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most […]

Colts scratch RB Taylor, unsure on Richardson
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Colts scratch RB Taylor, unsure on Richardson

Colts rule out RB Jonathan Taylor, unsure on Anthony Richardson play Why RC is picking the Jaguars to stay winless on the season (0:27) Ryan Clark explains why he is picking the Colts to beat the Jaguars in Week 5. (0:27) Stephen Holder, ESPNOct 4, 2024, 02:22 PM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022 […]

Sources: LeBron out of Lakers’ preseason opener
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Sources: LeBron out of Lakers’ preseason opener

Sources: LeBron James won’t play in Lakers’ preseason opener play Stephen A. worried about LeBron and the Lakers’ title chances (1:50) Stephen A. Smith explains why he isn’t sure that LeBron James has enough left to propel the Lakers to title relevance this season. (1:50) Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterOct 4, 2024, 02:44 PM ET […]

Man found guilty of cheating ex-NBAers of $8M
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Man found guilty of cheating ex-NBAers of $8M

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterOct 4, 2024, 06:00 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books A Georgia businessman was convicted Friday on five counts by a federal jury in Manhattan of defrauding former NBA players Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of a combined $8 […]

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials…
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Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials…

Updated [hour]: [minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors, a federal judge ruled Saturday.U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks issued a preliminary injunction against the law,… […]

MARINES recruiting surges while other services struggle…
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MARINES recruiting surges while other services struggle…

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Not long ago, Marine Col. Jennifer Nash, a combat engineer with war deployments under her belt, made a vow to fellow officers as they headed to a dinner in Atlanta: She would get two new recruiting contacts by the end of the evening.She admits recruiting is not the job that… […]