PETA says BGSU locker room cat ‘Pudge’ should stay home from games

PETA penned a letter to BGSU senior George Carlson, asking him to keep Pudge away from football games, where he has gained notoriety and fame. BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Animal rights activist group PETA has penned a letter requesting that Bowling Green State University (BGSU) locker room cat, Pudge – whose fame has exploded seemingly overnight – … Read more

Buzz kill: Swarm of bees forces South Texas high school football game to be relocated. Here’s where.

Dilley ISD announced the game between Dilley and Comfort on Friday night has been relocated due to a “swarm of bees” on or near the field. DILLEY, Texas — For the second time in a year, a district in South Texas has encountered an unexpected wildlife problem at its football stadium. Now it’s forcing officials … Read more

Police investigating after man found dead under bridge near downtown San Antonio

According to SAPD, the body of a 56-year-old man was discovered under a bridge Friday morning. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police said a body was found under a bridge just east of downtown Friday morning. According to SAPD, officers were dispatched to the intersection of IH-35 North and North New Braunfels Avenue just before … Read more

IOC creates panel to review female issues in Olympic sports and protects experts’ identity

The International Olympic Committee says the panel’s identity “will remain confidential for now to protect the integrity of the group and their work.” GENEVA, Switzerland — The names of experts appointed to an Olympic panel looking at female gender issues ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are not being revealed, the IOC said Friday. … Read more

Gun store owner says shooter who killed 2 schoolchildren showed no warning signs before attack

Gun store owner Kory Krause said nothing stood out with Robin Westman. ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The shooter who killed two schoolchildren and injured 21 other people at a Catholic church in Minneapolis visited a suburban gun shop the weekend before the attack, but the owner of the store said Thursday that his staff … Read more

Beaumont mother upset after son sent home covered in vomit under new parental rights law

A Beaumont mother raises concerns after her son was sent home from school covered in vomit due to a new state waiver requirement. BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont mother is raising concerns after her 5-year-old son was sent home from school covered in vomit, a situation she says highlights confusion over a new state law … Read more