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Phys.org reports that the Russian Raptors Research and Conservation Network (RRRCN) monitors the flight paths and habitats of a number of birds, including the endangered steppe eagle, by placing solar-powered GPS units on their backs. These lightweight machines store coordinates and—when they can connect to a mobile network—send them back to the scientists by standard text message. That system allows for fresh data to be analyzed without having to retrieve the test subjects....

Former Bears center and coach Mike Ditka has seen what the disease can do first hand, and said he would try to push kids to play a safer sport, such a golf, rather than football. MORE: NFL still not fixing its biggest problems | ‘Concussion’ brings important message to American public “Well, let’s say you’re a father right now, and you’ve got a 4- or 5-year-old, 6-year-old, 7-year, 8-year-old kid....

At the beginning of the season, there was some reason to buy the idea of John Fox and Chicago’s offensive coaches wanting to go with Glennon. Beyond how much money they already had thrown away on the former Buccaneers backup, there was the old-school notion that Trubisky “had little starting experience” and Glennon gave them “the best chance to win” early. Well, Glennon has had four starts, and the team is 1-3....

There’s a sophomore who just happened to score 39 points against a ranked opponent in Memphis on Tuesday night—Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart. And he did it with NBA star Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder in attendance. “I knew he could do everything pretty well,” Durant told USA Today, saying Smart is also NBA ready right now. “But I like his demeanor. I like how he handles his teammates....

The 28-year-old starter was sent from the Blue Jays to the Mets on Sunday in exchange for pitching prospects Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods Richardson. Stroman, who is from Long Island, New York, addressed the deal on Twitter later in the day. “NEW YORK!” Stroman wrote. “Where I was born. Where my heart lies. Where my family resides. Crazy excited for this part of my journey. Some things were meant to be!...

Festivities in New Orleans include various foot parades throughout the city, including in the French Quarter, with various people dressed in colorful costumes. Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the last day of feasting before the beginning of Lent. The history of Mardi Gras can be traced back to the French House of the Bourbons in medieval Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries....

The world No. 4, who has only played once since Wimbledon prior to the start of the season-ending tournament due to injury, looked fresh and revitalized as she dominated the top-seeded Halep, winning 6-4, 6-4 to boost her semifinal hopes. MORE: Must-see photos from this week | First round of WTA Finals told different story U.S. Open champion Flavia Pennetta will face Sharapova in the final Red Group match on Thursday, with Halep facing Agnieszka Radwanska in the round-robin pool....

Buttigieg, who dropped out of the presidential race last night, and Klobuchar, who dropped out earlier today, are expected to announce their endorsement for Biden ahead of Super Tuesday. The two former candidates’ exit from the race is likely to propel Biden to become the candidate that most moderates will coalesce around for the party’s nomination. Williamson, who threw her support behind Senator Bernie Sanders after ending her campaign earlier this year, took to Twitter on Monday to suggest that Buttigieg and Klobuchar must have struck a deal with Biden by referencing a business book authored by President Donald Trump....

Madera-Rodriguez also faces consequences such as a reduction in rank and a dishonorable discharge. He pleaded not guilty on account of never touching the victim, Logan Melgar, until he tried to help revive him. His attorneys said his role in the incident was only to break down Melgar’s door with a sledgehammer, play some music and bring in Malian guards who were part of the joke. The prosecutors argued that Madera-Rodriguez was, in fact, guilty because he chose to participate in the hazing, despite the known risks of placing someone in a chokehold....

Beckham, 29, released a statement that said he was given a product from a “trusted source” that led him to believe it was fine to take. “Regrettably, the product was tainted,” Beckham said. “I accept full responsibility for putting myself in this position. I sincerely apologize to the Mariners’ organization, the fans, my teammates, and my family for this mistake.” Beckham also said he presented his case to an independent arbitrator, but said he respects the ruling....

He rallied the Ducks as they cruised to a 19-point victory in the most-anticipated game of the early part of the season. Because of that outing, Mariota solidified his spot as SN’s Heisman leader. Of course, Todd Gurley, who had a monster Week 1, and Georgia did not play last week. Gurley & Co. get their shot against South Carolina. QB Marcus Mariota, Oregon Mariota continues showing progress as a passer and decision-maker....

In a tweet thread published on Thursday, Greene said that the county’s GOP held a vote for a new chairperson on April 17. “The party of election integrity collected votes in 9 red solo cups,” Greene wrote. “The outcome was more votes than voters & existing chair Trey Kelly ‘won.’ But new people had joined. The people in outrage demanded a second vote…” She said that in the second vote, delegates formed a single-file line and put their vote into a glass bowl themselves....

But many social media users have pointed out that Greene got a key fact about the film franchise wrong. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Preventing a Patronage System Act on Thursday, which Newsweek previously reported “would prevent a president from placing employees under a new schedule without the approval of Congress.” Only six Republicans voted in favor of the bill. Greene wasn’t among them. The viral video shows the congresswoman arguing against the proposal becoming federal law....

Amidst the chaos that surrounded the election of McCarthy as House leader, which finally came to a conclusion on January 7 at the 15th round of votes, Greene was steady in her support of the California Representative. Her support of McCarthy, who also received Donald Trump’s endorsement, caused her to clash with some of her fellow Freedom Caucus members, including Reps. Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz. Crucially, her steadfast commitment to McCarthy also caused an apparent rift with Infowars viewers....

The House Committee on Ethics announced Monday that Greene had been fined yet again for violating the COVID-19 pandemic rule. The Georgia congresswoman had already accumulated more than $80,000 in mask fines by the end of 2021, according to her office. House Democrats introduced the fines, which mandate a $500 fine for the first mask violation and $2,500 fines for each additional violation, shortly after Greene first took office in January 2021....

The controversial Georgia congresswoman’s comments came after she was asked about a teachers union that reportedly has a legal defense fund to aid any members who get sued over teaching racism and slavery. Critical race theory examines history through the lens of racism and argues that racism is ingrained in U.S. law and institutions, but many conservatives have denounced the theory as divisive. Several states have passed new laws limiting how race can be taught in the classroom, and similar proposals are being considered in at least a dozen others....

Greene made the comments in an interview with Daniel Schmidt, an 18-year-old University of Chicago freshman who hosts the “Piece of Schmidt” YouTube show. Aside from discussing “the persecution of white men” and “the anti-white agenda and its consequences,” the pair discussed Christian nationalism and a supposed link between the pharmaceutical industry and school shootings. “[What we hear] through Hollywood, through books, through music, through our entire culture is that white men are bad; they have to be pushed to the back, they shouldn’t be listened to,” Greene said in a clip posted on Twitter by left-wing pundit Ron Filipkowski....

After Trump’s exit from the White House, the Republican Party struggled a bit to find its footing, with some people looking to move on from Trump. However, the former president still commands a strong following among his supporters, who are hoping he’ll make another bid for the White House, and it has created a division among Republicans. Greene, who recently met with the former president at his home at Mar-a-Lago, called Republican consultants advocating for the GOP to turn on Trump “poison” to the party....

Greene introduced the bill on Tuesday. The legislation was then referred to the Financial Services and Administration committees, with its advancement to be determined by the House speaker. Greene has yet to provide the text of the bill, numbered H.R. 6070, as of early Wednesday afternoon, according to Congress’ website. A Congressional Gold Medal is Congress’ “highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions.” Past honorees include George Washington, the Wright Brothers, Winston Churchill, Jesse Owens, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and the Capitol Police following the January 6 riot....