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Their days often began at the crack of dawn. They’d head out to a church, a temple, a park and set up a stall. They’d seek out seniors in particular, those who are perhaps the most vulnerable citizens of the information-saturated society that has enveloped them. To get people to stop and listen, they’d offer free bars of soap — …

Vontae Davis, a former NFL defensive back who was a two-time Pro Bowler, has died, Illinois men’s basketball coach Chester Frazier wrote on social media Davis was 35. Davis played in 10 seasons in the NFL and retired in the middle of a game while he was a member of the Buffalo Bills. He also played for the Miami Dolphins …

Bands who play the thumping tuba-and-drums songs of northern Mexico on beaches in the resort city of Mazatlan appear to have emerged victorious this week after noise complaints had threatened to silence them. But anybody who planned to witness the April 8 eclipse in a moment of awed silence will likely be disappointed. Mazatlan, on the Pacific coast, will be …

A special Russian intelligence unit could be behind a series of attacks that have left dozens of U.S. officials serving overseas with mysterious illnesses. Russian intelligence unit 29155, a highly secretive military unit under the direct control of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has potential links to the mysterious cases of “Havana Syndrome” that have stricken more than 100 Americans since …

An Israeli airstrike launched at the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria on Monday has killed Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, a Lebanese security source has told Reuters. In 2010, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Zahedi, describing him as playing a key role in Iran’s support of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Reuters is reporting …

North Korea’s military fired a ballistic missile on Tuesday morning, according to South Korean officials. The missile was launched from the country’s east coast towards the Sea of Japan. Japan’s coast guard reported that the projectile fell into the sea. South Korea, along with the United States and Japan, are strengthening their relationships in the midst of concerns about North …

Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government protest since the country went to war in October. Protesters urged the government to reach a cease-fire deal to free dozens of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas militants and to hold early elections. Israeli society was broadly united immediately after Oct. 7, when Hamas killed …

The NFL may be in its offseason, but several football leagues are in full swing, including the Indoor Football League where a ridiculous touchdown catch was made by a member of the Massachusetts Pirates over the weekend. The Pirates defeated the Sioux Falls Storm, 49-41, this past Friday, and the incredible efforts of wide receiver Thomas Owens helped pick up …

D.C. Defenders offensive lineman Jean Delance appeared in the team’s first United Football League game against the San Antonio Brahmas, but he didn’t stick around for the end. As the Defenders attempted to come back against the Brahmas, Delance was ejected in the fourth quarter for spitting at linebacker Delontae Scott. Delance was hit with a “flagrant personal foul” after …

The Iowa Hawkeyes got their revenge against the LSU Tigers, as Caitlin Clark’s 41 points led the way to a 94-87 Elite Eight victory to reach the Final Four. Iowa lost the national championship to Angel Reese & Co. last season, but the No. 1-seeded Hawkeyes weren’t having it this time. And of course, it was Clark who had the …