Archives for August 2022

How have NIL deals impacted college sports so far, and can high school athletes cash in? WASHINGTON — School's starting up. That means new textbooks, new clothes — and maybe a few new name, image and likeness deals for college and high school athletes eager to earn some money. Whether it's social media posts, … [Read more...] about What to know about name, image and likeness deals in college, HS sports

Did you get a postcard saying you could get a refund thanks to a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against On Point Global? That’s real. With all the spam people receive in their mailboxes, it’s no surprise people treat offers of money with suspicion. That’s what VERIFY reader Benjamin did when he got a postcard in … [Read more...] about Yes, the On Point Global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission is real

Veterinarians in Thailand thought the calf had very slim odds for survival, but decided to try their best. RAYONG, Thailand — The Irrawaddy dolphin calf — sick and too weak to swim — was drowning in a tidal pool on Thailand’s shore when fishermen found him. The fishermen quickly alerted marine conservationists, who … [Read more...] about 'Giving him a chance to live': Volunteers help baby dolphin found in tidal pool

Two people were hurt Thursday when a water heater at a home in Nevada exploded, authorities say. Texas Sky Ranger flew over the home on County Road 546 near Lake Lavon on Thursday afternoon as firefighters investigated. A Collin County Sheriff's Office spokesman said construction workers were replacing a gas line on the side of the home when an explosion occurred. Two people … [Read more...] about 2 Hurt When Water Heater Explodes During Maintenance Call in Collin County

The heavy downpours persisted early Monday and into the afternoon. And they led to widespread flooding across the area. DALLAS — North Texas on Monday got a round of rain we've rarely seen: Nearly 10 inches in just a 24-hour span, with both Dallas and Fort Worth getting over nine inches of rain. The heavy downpours … [Read more...] about You're welcome, Houston: Why DFW's rain wasn't all our gain

The heavy downpours persisted early Monday and into the afternoon. And they led to widespread flooding across the area. DALLAS — North Texas on Monday got a round of rain we've rarely seen: Nearly 10 inches in just a 24-hour span, with both Dallas and Fort Worth getting over nine inches of rain. The heavy downpours … [Read more...] about How much rain did North Texas lakes get? And how far are they from normal now?