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Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98

Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98

ROME (AP) — Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of Italy's most prominent contemporary artists whose bronze spheres decorate iconic public spaces from the Vatican to the United Nations, has died at age 98, his foundation said Monday.
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Scott Barrett retained as All Blacks captain for France series despite calls for Ardie Savea

Scott Barrett retained as All Blacks captain for France series despite calls for Ardie Savea

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Coach Scott Robertson has retained Scott Barrett as captain for New Zealand's three-test series against France next month, ignoring calls to promote star back-rower Ardie Savea.
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Improved of late, the Orioles still face an uphill climb to avoid a lost season

Improved of late, the Orioles still face an uphill climb to avoid a lost season

A year ago the Baltimore Orioles looked like a dynasty in the making. Since then, they've been thoroughly mediocre, and even an improved stretch recently hasn't helped their outlook much for 2025.
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The Thunder are NBA champions, and they might be just getting started

The Thunder are NBA champions, and they might be just getting started

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The promise came three years ago from Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti. It might have been overlooked for a couple of reasons. One, the Thunder were awful at the time. Two, he was speaking Latin.
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Golden State Warriors help transform lives of incarcerated men through coaching program

Golden State Warriors help transform lives of incarcerated men through coaching program

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — One day last fall, Ray Woodfork found himself being challenged to a fight by a fellow inmate half his age on the grounds of Solano State Prison. Woodfork would have been tempted not so long ago.
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Golden State Warriors help transform lives of incarcerated men through coaching program

Golden State Warriors help transform lives of incarcerated men through coaching program

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — One day last fall, Ray Woodfork found himself being challenged to a fight by a fellow inmate half his age on the grounds of Solano State Prison. Woodfork would have been tempted not so long ago.
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J.J. Spaun's path to U.S. Open title helped by a shot onto an umbrella

J.J. Spaun's path to U.S. Open title helped by a shot onto an umbrella

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — J.J. Spaun knows as well as anyone how one little shot can make such a huge difference, even if it's only 85 yards to a green in the shape of a red umbrella floating in the middle of a lake. It wasn't a shot that won the U.S.
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More evacuation orders issued as firefighters battle major wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

More evacuation orders issued as firefighters battle major wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities sent new evacuation notifications for two areas near the main town of the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday morning, as firefighters struggled to control a major wildfire raging on the town’s outskirts for
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More evacuation orders issued as firefighters battle major wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

More evacuation orders issued as firefighters battle major wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities sent new evacuation notifications for two areas near the main town of the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday morning, as firefighters struggled to control a major wildfire raging on the town’s outskirts for
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How to take care of yourself and your finances when you've experienced a layoff

How to take care of yourself and your finances when you've experienced a layoff

NEW YORK (AP) — Recent layoffs from technology and media companies and government agencies might have you thinking about job security. Losing your job is a difficult thing to process and you might feel the impact in several parts of your life.
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