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Texans are moving to California in droves 

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

While it is known that many Californians looking to leave the Golden State often choose Texas as their new home, new statistics indicate that a growing number of Texans are making their home in California.Data obtained from the United States Census Bureau by the Houston Chronicle on state-to-state migration shows that California welcomed 42,279 Texans as new residents in 2022, the most of any state. One major motivator when it comes to relocating is how much residents are paid; according to Forbes, the average salary in Texas for 2023 is $57,300, which ranks 24th in the nation. The average Californian’s salary is $73,220, which is third highest in America only behind New York ($74,870) and Massachusetts ($76,600).  Young and wealthy Californians leaving the region for other states, study says Forbes analysts say that the average annual salary across the U.S. is $59,428 -- around $2,000 more than the average Texas resident -- meaning that Texans "often require a handsome ...

Grandfather, granddaughter swept out to sea: 1 dead, 1 missing

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

(KRON) -- San Mateo Fire recovered a 5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea Saturday afternoon at Martins Beach in Half Moon Bay, officials said. She was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead, Coast Guard officials said in a news release.Rescue teams searched 100 square miles for a 54-year-old man who was also swept out to sea for over 22 hours. They suspended their search on Sunday afternoon.The Coast Guard confirmed the two were grandfather and granddaughter.“The decision to suspend search efforts is one of the hardest decisions to make, but our crews searched for nearly 24 hours without any sightings of the missing person,” said Capt. Jordan Baldueza, deputy commander, Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. A call about two people being swept out to sea came in around 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Coast Guard officials said. A helicopter and a rescue boat were deployed to help with the search. They were able to recover a 5-year-old girl. She was airlifted to Stanford Hospital w...

Broncos’ surging defense gets three more takeaways in 29-12 win over Browns

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson accounted for two touchdowns and Denver’s defense produced three more takeaways and a safety in the Broncos’ 29-12 win over the injury-riddled Cleveland Browns on Sunday.With their fifth consecutive victory, the Broncos (6-5) moved above .500 for the first time under coach Sean Payton.The Browns (7-4) missed out on a chance to match their best start since 1999 and they lost several starters to injury, including rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (head) in his first road start. He was hit hard by edge rusher Baron Browning just as he released a pass, drawing a late flag although the hit appeared legal.The Broncos sacked his backup, P.J. Walker four times, once in the end zone for a safety.Already without star cornerback Denzel Ward, who was inactive with a shoulder injury, the Browns saw several key players get hurt, including Myles Garrett (hand/wrist), Amari Cooper (rib) and Jordan Elliott (ankle).Although the Browns sport a histori...

Attackers release Israel-linked tanker seized off Yemen in third such assault in Israel-Hamas war

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Attackers seized and later let go a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Yemen on Sunday, authorities said. Yemen’s internationally recognized government blamed the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels for the attack, which followed at least two other recent maritime attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas war. The attackers seized the Liberian-flagged Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, in the Gulf of Aden, the company and private intelligence firm Ambrey said. An American defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters, also confirmed to The Associated Press that the attack took place.Early Monday morning, Zodiac said the vessel carrying phosphoric acid and its crew of 22 sailors from Bulgaria, Georgia, India, the Philippines, Russia, Turkey and Vietnam were “unharmed.”“We would like to thank the coalition forces who responded quickly, protecting assets in the area and upholding international maritime...

Florida Gulf Coast tops No. 18 North Carolina on late basket by Adams

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

Kierra Adams got to the basket for a layup with seven seconds left to lift Florida Gulf Coast to a 65-64 upset win over No. 18 North Carolina Sunday as the Eagles claimed third place at the Gulf Coast Showcase tournament.North Carolina lost a 63-56 showdown with No. 16 Kansas State in the tournament semifinals.The Eagles took a four-point lead to start the fourth quarter, but Deja Kelly scored six straight points on two jumpers and a pair of free throws and the Tar Heels led 58-55 with 7:32 left. Dolly Cairns hit from deep to tie the game at 61-61 with just over four minutes to play, but Maria Gakdeng scored at the basket and Kayla McPherson added the second of two free throws to give the Tar Heels a 64-61 lead with 3:45 left. It would be their final points of the game. Cairns had a layup with 3:33 left to get the Eagles within a point.Cairns was 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 7 from distance, and hit all four of her free throws to lead FGCU (5-2). Maddie Antenucci added 15 p...

Kierra Adams’s layup lifts Florida Gulf Coast past No. 18 North Carolina 65-64

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Kierra Adams got to the basket for a layup with seven seconds left to lift Florida Gulf Coast to a 65-64 upset win over No. 18 North Carolina Sunday as the Eagles claimed third place at the Gulf Coast Showcase tournament.North Carolina lost a 63-56 showdown with No. 16 Kansas State in the tournament semifinals.The Eagles took a four-point lead to start the fourth quarter, but Deja Kelly scored six straight points on two jumpers and a pair of free throws and the Tar Heels led 58-55 with 7:32 left. Dolly Cairns hit from deep to tie the game at 61-61 with just over four minutes to play, but Maria Gakdeng scored at the basket and Kayla McPherson added the second of two free throws to give the Tar Heels a 64-61 lead with 3:45 left. It would be their final points of the game. Cairns had a layup with 3:33 left to get the Eagles within a point.Cairns was 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 7 from distance, and hit all four of her free throws to lead FGCU (5-2). Maddie ...

“Se nos paró la vida”: familiares de desaparecidos por el huracán Otis piden acciones

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

ACAPULCO – Tras un mes del histórico golpe del huracán Otis, las labores de búsqueda de personas siguen en el puerto de Acapulco, donde las familias cuestionan en medio de protestas la cifra oficial de 50 muertos y 30 desaparecidos porque los cuerpos no aparecen, en particular los de decenas de marineros. “Se nos paró la vida”, dicen.El mismo mar que daba sustento a gran parte de la población de Acapulco, se llevó a marineros y capitanes que aquella madrugada del 25 de octubre se quedaron en las embarcaciones en las que trabajaban para protegerlas ante un huracán que no esperaban que se intensificase de fuerza 1 a 5 en cuestión de horas.Un sobreviviente y familiares de desaparecidos relatan que, a diferencia de huracanes anteriores, Otis se intensificó al tocar tierra y además una especie de tornado recorrió la bahía de Acapulco y “sacudió”, aseguran, a todos los barcos que se encontraban en el lugar precisamente para resguardarse.“Estábamos desprotegidos. Recibiendo ese impac...

Patrick Mahomes throws 2 TDs, Chiefs rally from 14 down to beat Raiders 31-17

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 298 yards and two touchdowns, and the Kansas City Chiefs ended their three-game second-half scoring drought to rally past the Las Vegas Raiders 31-17 on Sunday.Kansas City (8-3) fell behind 14-0 in the second quarter but tied it by halftime and pulled away after that. Isiah Pacheco rushed for two touchdowns, and Rashee Rice caught eight passes for 107 yards and a TD.Josh Jacobs rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown for the Raiders (5-7), ending a 12-game streak in which the Chiefs did not allow a 100-yard rusher. The NFL’s reigning rushing champion also broke 1,000 yards from scrimmage this season to become the only player to reach that mark each year since 2019. He joined Hall of Famer Marcus Allen as the only Raiders backs to accomplish that in their first five seasons.Las Vegas’ Aidan O’Connell passed for 248 yards and a touchdown.The Chiefs have held 11 consecutive opponents to 24 or fewer points, just three off the te...

Stafford throws season-high 4 TDs. Rams roll to a 37-14 win over the Cardinals

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw for 229 yards and a season-high four touchdown passes, two each to Tyler Higbee and Kyren Williams, and the Los Angeles Rams rolled to a 37-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.Williams had a huge game in his return from an ankle injury, running for 143 yards and catching six passes for 61 yards, including touchdown receptions of 15 and 3 yards. Los Angeles scored 30 unanswered points after falling behind 8-7 in the first quarter.The Rams (5-6) won their second straight game overall and continued their recent dominance in the NFC West rivalry, winning nine straight games in Arizona going back to 2014.Los Angeles took a 21-8 lead at halftime. Arizona thought it had cut the margin to 10 points on Matt Prater’s 56-yard field goal just before the break, but it was negated by a holding call.The Rams stretched their lead to 37-8 by midway through the fourth quarter.L.A. moved the ball with ease during most of the first half and ha...

Career games for Ware and Mgbako lead Indiana past Harvard 89-76

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:28 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kel’el Ware scored 28 points, Mackenzie Mgbako added 18, career highs for both, and Indiana pulled away for an 89-76 win over Harvard on Sunday.The Hoosiers (5-1) shot 59% (19 of 32) and scored 26 of their 50 second-half points in the paint while outscoring the Crimson (5-2) by 14. They did that sharp-shooting despite playing off campus at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the 40th-straight season they have played a game there.Ware was 12-of-13 shooting with four dunks and three layups and sinking a 3-pointer for measure. Ware, a 7-foot transfer from Oregon, and Mgbako, a 6-8 freshman, both had eight rebounds. Ware also had three assists, three steals and two blocks.Malik Reneau scored 17 points and had five assists for Indiana.Malik Mack scored 27 points, 19 in the second half as he tried to keep the Crimson in the game. Chisom Okpara added 13 points, Louis Lesmond had 10 and Thomas Batties II 10 with 10 rebounds.Mack opened the second half with a...