Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” he said. Coffino was referring to the caution that’s come to define his life during the coronavirus pandemic. After two years of mostly staying at home and avoiding…
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At 76-years-old and now confined to a wheelchair, David Tibbitts has long dreamed of a much-deserved retirement in a home along the California coast. He had run a successful company with his wife, Stephanie, and after years of saving, they finally hoped to enjoy their Golden Years. But that dream has turned into a nightmare…
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The Jets possess the most prolific draft capital in 2022 as they own four picks in the top-40. They hold selection Nos. 4, 10, 35 and 38 in the upcoming draft. And after going 4-13 last season, they have plenty of issues to address on the roster. Gang Green could double up on offense or…
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s latest business plan includes a new, higher $105 billion price tag but the plan is also notable for what it lacks. The Draft 2022 Business Plan does not provide updated ridership and revenue estimates, relying instead on forecasts first published in January 2020—before the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the…
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By The Associated Press The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: GENEVA — The Swiss president says Russia’s attack on Ukraine is “unacceptable” and Switzerland will adopt European Union sanctions, including asset freezes, targeting Russians – all but depriving well-heeled Russians of access to one of their favorite havens to park their money. Ignazio Cassis…
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The NFL scouting combine returns to Indianapolis this week after a year off because of COVID-19. New Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus will be among the executives, coaches, agents, media and more than 300 prospects on hand as teams dive deeper into their offseason plans for the draft and free…
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The Giants are a regular headliner at the annual NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Their losing gives them high NFL Draft picks every year. They hold selection Nos. 5 and 7 this April: their own and the Chicago Bears’, respectively. They have a ton of roster needs. And there is a chance they could trade back…
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With free agency and the NFL draft fast approaching, the Ravens’ offseason rebuild has largely stabilized. The franchise has a succession plan at team president and a new head athletic trainer. Coach John Harbaugh’s staff overhaul is complete. Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s ankle is healthy enough to handle practice sessions. Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown will…
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los…
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The Ravens will look to a familiar face to help rebuild the NFL’s worst pass defense. The team announced Thursday that it re-signed veteran safety Tony Jefferson, bringing back a beloved locker room presence whose play was an unexpected bright spot for an injury-riddled secondary late last season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.…
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