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Shoplifters ordered to wash cars

DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan judge is putting sponges in the hands of shoplifters, ordering them to wash cars for free in a Walmart parking lot when spring arrives. Judge Jeffrey Clothier hopes the unusual form of community service discourages people from stealing from Walmart. Clothier ...

Officials tout benefits of 211 resource

WHEELING — Today, Feb. 11 — or 2/11 — is recognized nationally as 211 Day, and members of the public are encouraged to learn more about the resources available simply by calling 211. A free and confidential service offered with support through the United Way, 211 is available 24 ...

No. 7 USC hosts No. 8 Ohio State and Jaloni Cambridge

Ohio State Buckeyes (20-2, 9-2 Big Ten) at USC Trojans (20-2, 10-1 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST No. 8 Ohio State visits No. 7 USC after Jaloni Cambridge scored 21 points in OSU’s 65-52 loss to the UCLA Bruins. The Trojans are 10-1 on their home court. USC ranks ninth in ...

Steelers tapped for first regular-season NFL game in Ireland

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dublin will host Ireland’s first NFL regular-season game when the Pittsburgh Steelers play at historic Croke Park in 2025, the league announced Friday, two days before the Chiefs and Eagles meet in the Super Bowl. The Irish capital joins Madrid and Berlin as first-time ...

MLB commissioner says some fans concerned over lack of salary cap

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he is getting emails from fans concerned over the sport’s lack of a salary cap following an offseason spending spree by the Los Angeles Dodgers that sparked increased attention over the expiration of the collective bargaining ...

U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025. The first monthly jobs report of Donald Trump’s second presidency points to a solid but unspectacular labor market. January job creation dipped from the 261,000 added ...