(Photo credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports) Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon scored 27 points each to help the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers earn a 134-128 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Friday in the second game of a back-to-back set between the teams. The Trail Blazers bounced back from a 118-105 home loss to San Antonio on Thursday in the first game of the mini-series despite again playing without
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Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with extinction. Yet they’re not treated equally: federal government spending data reveals striking disparities among biological kingdoms. About $1.2 billion a year is spent on species in the U.S. and about half goes toward recovery of just two types of fish: salmon and steelhead trout along the West Coast. Tens of millions... Читать дальше...
Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with extinction
Homosexuality in Burundi, a conservative Christian country in East Africa, has been criminalised since 2009 with prison terms of up to two years for consensual same-sex acts.
Brighton’s Rising Star: Joao Pedro’s Staggering Impact Brighton and Hove Albion’s head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, recently shared his concerns about retaining the club’s shining star, Joao Pedro. In a gripping 4-2 victory over Tottenham, the 22-year-old Brazilian forward demonstrated his remarkable talent, solidifying his position as a key player for the Seagulls. This piece […]
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A 43-year-old Montana man is being held on $2 million bail for allegedly causing a head-on crash that killed a Troutdale family of 4 in October.
A Black Country pub dubbed the country's wonkiest since the demise of the Crooked House has opened for business after a massive refurb.
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A village where more than 1,500 new homes are set to be built is creating its own neighbourhood plan and is asking residents for their views.
Despite the skyrocketing cost of rice and the recent halt on the ban of foreign exchange for its imports, the crop is still a restricted commodity, the Nigeria Customs Service has declared. Rice, a staple food widely consumed in Nigeria, has been rising in price despite its production locally. The commodity now sells for between
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Longtime DePaul basketball coach Joey Meyer died at the age of 74 on Friday afternoon, the school announced.
Longtime DePaul basketball coach Joey Meyer died at the age of 74 on Friday afternoon, the school announced.
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Oregon State's Ben Gulbranson and Kitan Oladapo talk about the team's experience in the Sun Bowl.
McDonalds is bringing back five favourites to their menus in the UK as part of a major shake-up.
One of the primary concerns is the impact on the region's infrastructure, with increased foot traffic and vehicular congestion contributing to wear and tear on the historic towns.