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Here’s how the NFL rules on kickoffs and overtime will work

(AP) — The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn’t quite as much as the league had hoped. Now the new form of the kickoff that is more like a scrimmage play is permanent with a change for 2025 that the league hopes will lead to a significant increase in returns. Owners voted Tuesday to move touchbacks on kicks from the 30 to the 35 in hopes that more teams will kick the ball in play instead of giving up an extra 5 yards of field position. The league also approved changes to the overtime rule, expanded replay ...

Humane Society raising funds for kitten spay and neuter

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — People can donate to the Belmont County Humane Society’s GoFundMe, which it launched to raise money to get kittens spayed and neutered so they can be adopted. The humane society is looking to raise money to pay for the procedures for about 40 cats to be slated for ...

Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close ally

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are less likely to see Canada and the U.S. as close allies than they were two years ago, the latest indication that President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and talk of taking over a neighboring ally are souring a critical economic and military ...

Texas reaches 400 measles cases, outbreaks in 5 states

(AP) — At least five states have active measles outbreaks, and Texas’ is the largest with 400 cases. Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks — defined as three or more cases — include New Mexico, Kansas, Ohio and Oklahoma. Since February, two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. The new outbreaks confirm health experts’ fears that the virus will take hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could ...

Ancient grains surge in popularity for baking

All-purpose flour has long been a staple in baking, but ancient grains are making a modern comeback in commercial and home kitchens. The ancient grains market is expected to grow by $50 million by 2028 as grains like spelt, einkorn and buckwheat grow in popularity. These grains are replacing white flour for their taste, health benefits and sustainability. What are ancient grains? For millennia, grains have been a key ingredient in baking across cultures. All-purpose flour, made from wheat, forms the basis of many breads, pastries and sweets in America and Europe. In the past decade, ...

Using A.I. to serve healthy meal ideas — with a side of caution

For anybody who’s struggled to pull together a grocery list or plan a week of family meals, the promise of assistance from artificial intelligence is downright appetizing. AI can make dull, time-consuming tasks a breeze, and nutrition experts who understand the emerging technology are enthusiastic. But they season their enthusiasm with more than a dash of caution. “These tools are really good at giving you what you ask for, as long as you know what you’re asking for,” said Raul Palacios, director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at Texas Tech University in ...