The environmental organization conducted a survey of Chernobyl—the site of one of the worst nuclear disasters in history— following Russian occupation of the area to check what it said was “very limited data” from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), concerning increased radiation levels. Russian forces seized the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on the first day of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. By March, about 600 Russian soldiers were deployed there, according to Greenpeace....

I walked into the media center at 10 a.m. Monday. The word had just been broadcast by hundreds of walkie-talkies that “he is coming” and to go to Plan B. MORE: Tiger Woods, golf’s turn-of-the-century superstar | Oddsmakers make Woods a long shot in second-rate field Plan B, I assume, included: Printing 48,000 additional tickets. Distributing many of those tickets to local stores so they could then be sold....

The new order comes as Texas leads the nation in average daily deaths due to COVID-19, and amid continuing vaccine hesitancy among a section of the U.S. population. Abbott, a Republican, had previously issued an order prohibiting mask mandates and threatening fines for local government officials who tried to impose face mask requirements. Data compiled by The New York Times shows that the average number of daily deaths from COVID-19 in Texas stands at 241....

A transcript of the confidential meeting, which was obtained by Deadspin, reveals Maister calling into question the sexual history of Holder and saying she instigated the fight between Holder and Hardy while he was still a member of the Panthers. MORE: Jerry Jones’ history of enabling | Should Hardy expect some ’extra mustard’ from linemen? Hardy was convicted of domestic assault last summer during a bench trial, but had the conviction thrown out following an appeal for a jury trial that never took place after Holder failed to cooperate with authorities after she and Hardy settled outside of court....

Norman told the Palm Beach Post that the investigation was a “testament to their stupidity quite honestly.” “Instead of sitting down and taking a phone call from us and just say, ‘Hey, work this out. We can do it,’” Norman said. “It’s such an easy fix it’s ridiculous.” Norman went on to say the PGA Tour “brought it on themselves,” and that LIV Golf has only given “independent contractors a right to earn a living doing something else” while still being part of the PGA Tour....

Olsen is collaborating with the startup gifting company FanChest. As a member of the company’s advisory board, he’ll play a role in marketing initiatives, product development and business strategy. The goal is to raise money for Receptions for Research, Olsen’s foundation which helps provide hospitals, doctors, scholars, families and patients resources to enhance the lives of those affected by congenital heart disease and various forms of cancer. FanChest specializes in customized gift boxes and will be producing a special edition box next month to give Receptions for Research a boost....

One of the team’s youngest supporters took matters into his own hands to wish the wide receiver that would’ve been Cam Newton’s top target in 2015 well. Tight end Greg Olsen’s four-year-old son Tate was at the training session in Spartanburg, S.C., when the 6-5, 245-pounder went down. The next day, he wrote his dad’s teammate a card, expressing hope that Benjamin comes back stronger than ever. The little man, who’ll probably be huge one day, has a heart of gold....

The league announced the news Friday. HAYES: Slive stays out of spotlight | MORE: SEC’s new transfer rule | SEC coach rankings Slive became SEC commissioner in 2002 and announced in October of last year that he would be retiring. At the time, he also said that he would start treatment for the recurrence of prostate cancer. He was expected to stay on through July 31. 

During the team’s championship parade Wednesday, the always-entertaining coach decided to remind himself in front of the masses of how many flotillas he has been a part of. MORE: Parade photos Never change, Pop. Never change. (Vine/Clay)

Polanco hit a two-run homer and reached base three times, and the Pirates won for the fifth time in six games, 5-1, over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old phenom entered his fourth week in the majors without a hit in 12 at-bats over his previous three starts, dropping his average 50 points to .288. But a night after singling in his first pinch-hit at-bat, Polanco doubled, walked and hit his third home run....

The Atletico Madrid striker has been accused of playing a “game” with the Spanish club over his future, though he is tied to them contractually until 2022. In particular, he has been accused of flirting with Manchester United, though the France international has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain. PSG 7/2 to win CL He has done little to quieten those rumours in recent times and will have stoked speculation further by making remarks to TF1’s ‘Telefoot’ program that suggest that he would be delighted to join up with the Ligue 1 leaders....

Heterocyclic amines (HAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are carcinogens (substances that cause cancer) formed as part of the grilling process. This has caused controversy about whether grilled meat could cause cancer. This article reviews why and when grilled meat may be a problem. It also covers what you can do to reduce the number of carcinogens in the meat you grill—so you can enjoy those summer barbecues without feeling guilty....

In case you aren’t caught up, some folks this week on social media started doubting whether Conley’s child was really is. While most people accept the fact that Conley and his wife, Mary, have a child named Myles, others weren’t so sure. Conley’s wife did not cheat on him, and that is his child. The underlying joke is that Conley’s baby doesn’t look like him. And instead of letting these jokes just run their course, Conley decided to respond with some jokes of his own....

Dave Angelescu posted the 10-minute video to his YouTube channel Saturday, the same day the fight occurred, writing: “I was able to film 2 Grizzlies fighting over the carcass early this morning. National Geographic, eat your heart out.” The video, which has nearly 30,000 views, begins with one grizzly bear digging at a mound of dirt. Then, the second bear comes into the frame, swimming in the Yellowstone River close to where the first bear is....

Thanks to Sixthman, “the industry leader in festivals at sea”, you can get on board for a (likely booze) cruise with Rob Gronkowski, his entire family, musicians, DJs and about 2,499 other Gronk superfans. It’s a three-day non-stop party on the water scheduled for next Feb. 19-22. While cabins will go on sale this July, you can sign up for early bookings and a pre-sale at www.gronkspartyship.com. Just in case the word “Gronk” wasn’t enough to sell you on your pre-spring break vacation in 2016, here’s what the man himself said about it....

In a viral Reddit post published on the r/AmITheA**hole forum, Redditor u/throwawayaccount_302 (otherwise referred to as the original poster, or OP) said his fiancee had multiple run-ins with one of his brother’s friends in the past and detailed the heated aftermath of his rejected invitation. Titled, “[Am I the a**hole] for going off at my brother because he said he won’t attend my wedding?” the since-deleted post has received nearly 5,000 upvotes and 3,000 comments since October 13....

Yet in these turbulent times, Wall Street traders are the infants and toddlers. They’re the tykes who stage public tantrums, screaming and yelling and writhing on the floor until they get what they want. Since the markets began to buckle last summer, what traders want is interest-rate cuts and other government measures to bail out banks from reckless and disastrous lending and investment decisions. In response, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has done what any exhausted parent does when a child screams for three hours straight: he gives in....

Every year, on February 2, people across the U.S. turn to a familiar meteorological marmot to determine whether the end of the winter season is in sight in a popular tradition known as Groundhog Day. The customary ceremony is held each year at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania, where people gather to await Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction. According to tradition, if Punxsutawney Phil spots his shadow and the weather is clear, another six weeks of winter lie ahead....

Real defeat Barcelona… in basketball! The midfielder’s £220,000-per-week deal in Manchester is set to run out at the end of the season. No renewal talks have been set until then, but there are reports that a number of heavyweight clubs are interested in him. And while Guardiola hasn’t written off the Ivorian remaining at the Etihad past his summer expiry, he believes Toure still has enough about him to warrant interest from the very top clubs....

Pep Guardiola has been unable to replicate the eye-catching brand of football he oversaw in previous posts at Barcelona and Bayern Munich. WATCH: Balotelli’s airport knee slide His City side are, however, a work in progress and are expected to be busy again during the summer transfer window. Added firepower is likely to be on their shopping list, with Guardiola’s side the lowest scorers in the Premier League’s top five....