Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: BioLife Solutions Inc., up $3.41 to $41.98. The maker of products for the cell and gene therapy industry is buying low temperature freezer maker Stirling Ultracold. Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., down $12.05 to $43.59. Most Read Stories Microsoft gives Seattle-area workers option to return to offices;…
Puerto Rico awarded $900M to help boost island’s education
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s government on Monday was granted access to more than $900 million in federal education funds less than two weeks after reopening dozens of public and private schools for the first time since the pandemic began. The $912 million is available immediately, but the U.S. Department of Education…
Indiana women hold VCU to 32 points in 1st round of NCAAs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Grace Berger scored 13 of her 20 points in the first half, Ali Patberg scored 12 of her 17 after halftime, and No. 4 seed Indiana held 13th-seeded VCU to 24.1% shooting in a 63-32 victory on Monday in the opening round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Indiana (19-5) faces the…
Arizona rolls past Stony Brook in women’s NCAAs, 79-44
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Aari McDonald scored 20 points, Trinity Baptiste added 18 and Cate Reese 16 as Arizona rolled past women’s NCAA Tournament newcomer Stony Brook 79-44 on Monday. The America East champion and 14th-seeded Seawolves (15-6) led at 4-2 but were then left behind by the 11th-ranked and third-seeded Wildcats, who will take…
Caps sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to 2-year extension
The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year, $1.9 million contract extension on Sunday. The seventh-year player has filled a depth role in serving as the team’s seventh defenseman since signing a one-year $800,000 contract with Washington in October. He has one goal in nine games, and has an average of 15…
FA Cup: Leicester ousts Man United; Chelsea reaches semis
LONDON (AP) — While its neighbor is chasing a quadruple, Manchester United now has only one route to ending a four-year trophy drought. Losing 3-1 to Leicester in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Sunday leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with realistically only the Europa League to produce his first trophy as United manager. United faces Granada…
Seahawks announce Gabe Jackson trade, signing of Gerald Everett
But Seahawks now may need to make some moves to create some cap space with the Everett and Jackson moves official. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Kennesaw State moves to 3-0, beats Dixie State 37-27
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Quarterback Tommy Bryant had two touchdown runs, and Kyle Glover added a rushing score to lead ninth-ranked Kennesaw State to a 37-27 victory over Dixie State on Saturday. Kennesaw State is 3-0, matching its best start since its 2015 inaugural year. Bryant carried the ball 20 times for 97 yards and…
Giants reach deal with playmaker receiver Kenny Golladay
The New York Giants have their playmaker receiver. They reached an agreement with former Detroit Lions star Kenny Golladay, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because the agreement with the free agent has not been announced. The team posted a message on…
Hawkeyes lock up 1st title since 2010 at NCAA wrestling meet
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Iowa clinched its first national team title since 2010 following the medal round of the NCAA wrestling championships Saturday. The Hawkeyes had 125 points entering the evening finals, where three of their wrestlers will compete for individual titles. Penn State, which had won four straight titles and eight of the last…
NY legislative leaders mum on details of impeachment probe
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s legislative leaders have yet to answer key questions about plans to launch an impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, including how long it will take, how public its proceedings or findings will be, or what kinds of misconduct could fall under its scrutiny. Assembly Democratic Speaker Carl Heastie announced…
Facebook working on Instagram for kids under 13
Facebook says it is working on a version of its Instagram app for kids under 13, who are technically not allowed to use the app in its current form due to federal privacy regulations. The company confirmed an earlier report by Buzzfeed News on Friday, saying it is “exploring a parent-controlled experience” on Instagram. The…
Nationals pitcher Will Harris has blood clot in throwing arm
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and is leaving spring training camp to be examined by a specialist, manager Dave Martinez said Friday. “I don’t know much about what’s going to happen here. But for me, when somebody mentions something like that,…
National Guard to help Washington state sort through thousands of unemployment overpayment notices
Starting Monday, 50 National Guard members will bolster efforts by the state Employment Security Department to contact Washingtonians who have been hit with overpayment notices for jobless benefits received during the pandemic. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
NCAA to vote in April on lifting ban on in-person recruiting
The NCAA Division I Council plans to vote in April on lifting the ban on in-person recruiting that has been in place for more than a year because of the pandemic. The NCAA announced Thursday that member schools “generally support” lifting the extended dead period and bringing back in-person recruiting by June 1. The council…
Pride program: Rangers offer front-office look for students
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have established a fellowship program named after the late Charley Pride that will offer 10-week paid internships for students from diverse backgrounds to have the opportunity to work in the team’s front office. Five rising college juniors or seniors will be chosen each year for the Charley Pride…
Lawyer says authorities disregarded Huawei exec’s rights
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The actions of Canadian and American authorities during the arrest of a senior executive for Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies “spanned the spectrum from negligence to casual indifference” of her rights, defense lawyers told an extradition hearing Wednesday. Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei’s founder and the company’s…
Sahalee Country Club, UW join forces to start new college golf tournament in 2023
The new college event will be called the Sahalee Players Championship, replacing the individual tournament with the same name that has drawn some of the top amateurs for nearly three decades. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Sevilla tops Elche to strengthen hold on 4th place in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Youssef En-Nesyri and Franco Vázquez scored a goal in each half as Sevilla defeated Elche 2-0 on Wednesday to strengthen its grip on fourth place in the Spanish league. The match was postponed from the second round because Sevilla played late into last season in the Europa League, which was delayed because…
DePaul AD Peevy understands eyes on him with coaching search
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul athletic director DeWayne Peevy understands all eyes are on him. He’s about to make his first major hire since he got the job in August, one that will go a long way toward defining his tenure, now that the Blue Demons have fired coach Dave Leitao. And the pressure is on…
Horse from yard of banned trainer wins at Cheltenham
CHELTENHAM, England (AP) — A horse from the yard of banned trainer Gordon Elliott won a race on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival as the prestigious meeting began Tuesday without racegoers during the pandemic. Elliott was banned for 12 months — with the last six months suspended — after an image of him…
Oregon bills would increase access to menstrual products
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Several bills under consideration in the Oregon Legislature would help make menstrual products more readily available, including at schools and to some people who receive government assistance. Senate Bills 717 and 521 and House Bill 3294 all address menstrual products, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported. SB 717 would provide $10 per month to…
