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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Sporting a smile with his left elbow in a black sling draped around his neck, Connor Zilisch was back Sunday at Watkins Glen International and recounting his scary fall in victory lane.After winning Saturday’s Xfinity race at the road course, Zilisch took a nasty tumble while attempting a celebratory perch on his No. 88 Chevrolet in celebration. Zilisch, 19, was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken collarbone. Trackhouse Racing withdrew the No. 87 Chevy that he was scheduled to drive in the Cup race Sunday at Watkins Glen.“First of all, I’m doing…
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.Why do we sneeze? – Naomi, 9, San Francisco, CaliforniaWhy do people sneeze with their eyes closed? Is there a way for people to sneeze with their eyes open? – Carlos, 11, Riverview, FloridaWhy do adults make a loud noise when they sneeze? – Artie, 8, Brooklyn, New YorkAaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to say “Gesundheit!” your second might be to ask: “Where did that sneeze come from?”Sneezing is a phenomenon that occurs in…
A Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the shooter who opened fire late Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer.The 30-year-old suspect, who died during the incident, had also tried to get into the CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta but was stopped by guards before driving to a pharmacy across the street and opening fire, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Saturday.The man, identified as Patrick Joseph White, was armed with five guns, including at least one long…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has turned to a tour chaplain as his caddie Sunday for the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship when Ted Scott had to leave due to a family emergency at home in Louisiana.Scheffler began the final round two shots out of the lead.Brad Payne, a chaplain to several PGA Tour players as president of the College Golf Fellowship, is a close friend of the world’s No. 1 player and has been in this spot before.Scheffler turned to him as a fill-in caddie for the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at…
For generations, Gatorade and similar electrolyte beverages have been helpful tools for athletes seeking a competitive edge.In 1965, Dr. Robert Cade and a team of scientists at the University of Florida College of Medicine created Gatorade to help their football players combat heat exhaustion and muscle cramps during long practices in extreme temperatures.The drink’s winning formula of water, sodium, potassium and sugar works effectively with the human body to keep users hydrated, refueling them with energy and optimizing muscle function.While I don’t work for or receive funding from Gatorade, as a registered dietitian and nutrition instructor, I’ve watched how specific…
More than 70 million Americans sweated through the muggiest first two months of summer on record as climate change has noticeably dialed up the Eastern United States’ humidity in recent decades, an Associated Press data analysis shows.And that meant uncomfortably warm and potentially dangerous nights in many cities the last several weeks, the National Weather Service said.Parts of 27 states and Washington, D.C., had a record amount of days that meteorologists call uncomfortable — with average daily dew points of 65 degrees Fahrenheit or higher — in June and July, according to data derived from the Copernicus Climate Service.And that’s…
Crystal Palace pulled off another Wembley upset by beating Premier League champion Liverpool to lift the Community Shield on Sunday.After stunning Manchester City in the FA Cup final in May, Palace defied the odds again — winning a penalty shootout 3-2 after the game ended in a 2-2 draw.“It’s incredible to beat Liverpool. Coming here they were the favorites, they have unbelievable players and are a good team,” Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson said. “But we’ve won two trophies in three months for this club and it’s a remarkable moment in our history.”Henderson saved two penalties and Mohamed Salah fired over…
On the rare occasions Apple has allowed visitors inside its secretive product design labs, gray blankets covered the tables, shielding any future products from prying eyes.So what might be under the cloth?Apple is famously secretive about what’s around the corner, but it’s left some breadcrumbs here and there for the careful observer. CEO Tim Cook and other executives have dropped subtle hints in recent years on earnings calls and in interviews.Other times, Cook or other execs will be asked about the competition or what Apple’s role in a future product category could look like, and their answers help signal how…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frederick Richard is taking the fight to make men’s gymnastics matter to a new front: his wardrobe.The charismatic 21-year-old Olympic bronze medalist switched out the stirrup pants that have long been a staple of the men’s uniform for shorts with compression leggings at the U.S. Championships this weekend, firm in his belief that the three-tenths (0.3) deduction he receives every day of competition that he breaks the rules is worth it if it makes his sport more accessible.Even when those tenths add up. Richard edged Fuzzy Benas by less than a quarter of a point for…
Costco didn’t become the third-largest retailer in the world by rushing into things.The warehouse club has instead taken a conservative approach to growing its business over the last four decades.That has served the retailer well, but a robust digital strategy is no longer optional for companies that wish to remain competitive in 2025.”We continue to make progress with technology,” CFO Gary Millerchip said during Costco’s earnings call in May. “One of our key focus areas is building capabilities to deliver more personal, relevant experiences for our members, helping them save time and money.”Costco is still well behind Walmart in adopting…