Adam Fox’s extended scoring drought doesn’t concern Rangers
Adam Fox's lack of points has nothing to do with Peter Laviolette. The Rangers defenseman hasn't scored yet this year, but he has 20 assists. “Honestly, if our team is finding wins and finding ways to be successful, we definitely don't even talk about it because he's part of the team in that regard.” Laviolette […]
California Grants Only 5% Water Allocation as Drought Fears Rise
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has granted only 5% of requested water allocations to agencies across the state amid concerns that a hot summer and dry winter could lead to another drought. The past two winters have brought abundant rain and snow to the state. resulting In 2023, 100% allocation will re-emerge historic […]
Giants on track for historically bad interception drought
The first commercial spacewalk took place more recently than the Giant's previous interception. It's been 68 days and nine games since the Giants' only interception of the season. It was an interception by rookie linebacker Darius Muasau in the meaningless final three minutes of a season-opening 22-point loss to the Vikings. “That statistic alone is […]
‘I have lost everything’: southern Africa battles hunger amid historic drought | Global development
Emmanuel Himunga walked through a dry field and picked up nearly white corn stalks. The 61-year-old chieftain of Shakumbira, a predominantly agricultural town of about 7,000 people about 110 miles west of Zambia's capital Lusaka, has experienced drought before. However, since 2010, it has been held once every three to four years instead of once […]
Pennsylvania Great Crossings Bridge closed as drought reveals underwater bridge
A historic bridge built more than 200 years ago in southwestern Pennsylvania has been closed to the public after officials said they could not guarantee the stability of the structure. The Great Crossing Bridge, originally built in honor of President George Washington, normally sits about 50 feet below the surface of Youghiogheny River Lake, but […]
Yankees’ Aaron Judge breaks homer drought with ALCS blast
Finally all rise. Aaron Judge finally hit his first home run of the 2024 postseason with a two-run homer in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the ALCS against the Guardians. Gleyber Torres started with a single, then Judge faced right-hander Hunter Gaddis and fired a 1-on-1 fastball over the center field wall, increasing […]
Tweaks the Yankees should make to end their World Series drought
The Yankees have made mostly good decisions so far, it would make sense to leave them alone and let the best team in the American League thrive, but they've also made some of the most puzzling decisions this season, or any season, that have raised serious questions and left room for criticism (and even ridicule). […]
Yankees’ Aaron Judge on recent homerless drought
Aaron Judge is in the midst of what Aaron Boone called a “historic” season, breaking the 50-home run mark for the second time in three years and the third time in his career. But he is on a 15-game home run streak. This is not only Judge's longest home run streak this year, but it […]
Taylor Fritz’s missed chance not solely to blame for US men’s Grand Slam drought continuing
Jannik Sinner's match was too much for Taylor Fritz. Sadly, so was the moment. The lack of an American Grand Slam winner on the men's side will enter its 22nd year when the calendar turns to 2025. The double charge by Fritz and Francis Tiafoe in Friday's hard-fought five-set Red, White and Blue semifinal left […]
Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought
Namibia's Ministry of Environment has announced plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and distribute their meat to people struggling with food shortages across southern Africa due to a severe drought. The culls will take place in parks and public areas where officials believe animal numbers are exceeding grazing land and water supplies, […]