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VR headsets are 'hope machines' inside California prisons, offering escape and practical experience
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Smith has been in prison for two decades but he and other inmates are still taking regular trips to far-flung, exotic locales. No passport required, just a virtual reality headset.“I went to Thailand, man!” Smith recalled with a grin, describing the first time he strapped on a VR device and was transported to the lush landscapes and bustling markets of Southeast Asia.
A Los Angeles-based nonprofit is bringing the technology to California prisons with the goal of providing inmates a brief escape and, more importantly, exposure to... Read More
Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain for 7th on the NBA's career scoring list
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh on the NBA's career scoring list Friday night when he made a 3-pointer for the Houston Rockets in the third quarter of their 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.Durant needed 15 points going into the game to eclipse Chamberlain, who scored 31,419. Durant's jumper with 7:57 left in the third gave him 31,422.
Dirk Nowitzki is sixth on the career list with 31,560 points.
“To be amongst the greats is always an honor,” Durant said after the game. “Wilt is somebody I studied and... Read More
Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four workers and left more than 30 others missing Thursday in a central Philippines landfill and plan to intensify search efforts, an official said Saturday.Twelve workers have been rescued with injuries from the huge mound of garbage that collapsed among the low-slung buildings of a waste management facility in the village of Binaliw in Cebu City, authorities said.
Dozens of rescuers including police, firefighters and disaster-response personnel have raced... Read More
Giannis stops LeBron twice in the final minute as the Bucks rally to beat the Lakers 105-101
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by LeBron James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 105-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.Kevin Porter Jr. scored 22 points, and he hit two free throws to break a tie after Antetokounmpo blocked a driving layup attempt by James with 39 seconds left.
Antetokounmpo then knocked the ball out of James' hands from behind with 2 seconds left, and Porter hit two more free throws to seal... Read More
No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with 56-22 Peach Bowl win over No. 5 Oregon, Miami up next
ATLANTA (AP) — With two rushing touchdowns, five passing touchdowns, three forced turnovers and a blocked kick, No. 1 Indiana's domination of No. 5 Oregon was balanced and impressive.The Hoosiers showed why they entered the College Football Playoff as the favorite to win the national championship.
Undefeated Indiana's already impressive march through the CFP gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the Hoosiers overwhelmed Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal on... Read More
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- Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain for 7th on the NBA's career scoring list
- Giannis stops LeBron twice in the final minute as the Bucks rally to beat the Lakers 105-101
- No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with 56-22 Peach Bowl win over No. 5 Oregon, Miami up next
- WNBA and players' union fail to reach new CBA, negotiations continue without extension