Lars Nootbaar has broken out as an unlikely star for Team Japan at the World Baseball Classic and his pepper-grinder celebration has been a hit with fans at the tournament. However, any Japanese high school baseball looking to emulate the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder in their own games will not
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Why car prices are still so high — and why they are unlikely to fall anytime soon
Brand-new Nissan vehicles sit on a sales lot in Richmond, Calif., on July 9, 2021. Car prices surged during the pandemic, and despite coming down from their peak, they still remain higher than a few years ago. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Brand-new Nissan vehicles
Massachusetts high school solidifies state title with help from transgender girl, policy put under microscope
A Massachusetts high school was thrust into the spotlight late last month as they picked up a state championship in girls indoor track and field with the help of a transgender student-athlete. Chloe Barnes picked up five of Brookline High School’s 63 points in the Girls 55m Hurdles in late
The U.S. has a high rate of preterm births, and abortion bans could make that worse
Physicians say roughly half of all preterm births are preventable, caused by social, economic and environmental factors, as well as inadequate access to prenatal health care. ER Productions Limited/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption ER Productions Limited/Getty Images Physicians say roughly half of all preterm births are preventable, caused by
Dick Fosbury, Olympic gold medalist who revolutionized high jump with 'Fosbury Flop,' dead at 76
Dick Fosbury, an Olympic gold medalist high jumper known for revamping the technical discipline of the sport, died Sunday, his publicist said. He was 76. Fosbury died after a recurrence of lymphoma, his publicist Ray Schulte said. The Oregon native was known for introducing the “Fosbury Flop” to the world
Sammy Smith, 18-year-old high schooler, picks up first Xfinity Series win
During the week, Sammy Smith is a high school student taking classes online to make sure he gets his high school diploma, but when the weekends hit, he is racing against some of the best drivers. The 18-year-old took it to another level on Saturday when he picked up his
High inflation and housing costs force Americans to delay needed health care
Substitute teacher Crystal Clyburn, 51, doesn’t have health insurance. She got her blood pressure checked at a health fair in Sarasota, Fla. Stephanie Colombini/WUSF hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Colombini/WUSF Substitute teacher Crystal Clyburn, 51, doesn’t have health insurance. She got her blood pressure checked at a health fair in
What to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord
Overfishing and poaching have been detrimental to marine wildlife, including the Shkodra’s lake, a body of water that straddles Albania and Montenegro, which is shown above. Gent Shkullaku/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Gent Shkullaku/AFP via Getty Images Overfishing and poaching have been detrimental to marine wildlife, including
Wisconsin boys high school playoff game marred with allegations of racism, antisemitism: 'This is 2023'
A Wisconsin high school boys basketball playoff game last week was marred by allegations of racism and antisemitism, according to the parents of players on one of the teams. Beloit Memorial High school played Muskego High School in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Division 1 Regional Semifinals. Beloit Memorial
Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling
People walk along 5th Avenue in Manhattan, which is one of the nation’s premier shopping streets, on Feb. 15, 2023. Consumer spending was unexpectedly strong last month. That’s good for the economy – but not so good for inflation prospects. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images