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The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports the team recently told the society they wouldn’t use glazing techniques and lighting that could warn birds away from the building. The Vikings and the authority overseeing the stadium told Audubon last year they would turn off stadium lights at night to lower risk to birds. But Audubon says that’s only a partial solution. They say using a safer glass wouldn’t cost that much more for a billion-dollar stadium that’s getting hundreds of millions of public dollars....

It was on this day in 1977 that light-hitting Indians second baseman Duane Kuiper connected off Steve Stone of the White Sox for his first and only major league home run in a career that spanned 12 years and 3,379 at-bats. Let’s pause and remember this epic moment in baseball history. Though Kuiper’s previous lack of homers was prolific, it wasn’t even close to the all-time record held by William Holbert, who played in the 1870s and ’80s and went 2,335 at-bats without ever homering....

The 25-year-old driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet, who finished 20th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup standings as a rookie in 2014, is currently 23rd in points. MORE: Must-see Michigan images | NASCAR must brace for Earnhardt retirement Labbe and Martin are in effect switching roles at RCR, with Martin assuming Labbe’s leadership duties in the team’s R&D work. Labbe, who turned 47 on Sunday, has spent time calling shots on the pit box for Dale Jarrett, Michael Waltrip and Jeremy Mayfield, among others....

The actress, who has homes in both Australia and the U.S., said early Tuesday on Twitter that she will give up her U.S. green card and return to living permanently in Australia in a bid to cut her carbon emissions. Stone played Litchfield inmate Lorna Morello in all seven seasons of OITNB on Netflix. The series ended in 2019. “Not environmentally ethical to build a life across two continents. Time to make a sacrifice,” wrote Stone, 34, alongside a video explaining her decision....

Tomic has impressed in short career but has often let himself down with lackluster performances. He carries the host country's hopes in the Australian Open, the year's first tennis grand slam. Competition begins Monday and wraps up Jan. 26 in Melbourne. At the 2013 U.S. Open, former great John McEnroe accused the rising star of tanking when he lost the third set 6-0 and subsequently the match to Andy Roddick....

The Russian third seed edged past France's Alize Cornet 6-1, 7-6 (8-6) in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. MORE: Hot images from Australian Open | Serena Williams, Eugenie Bouchard up Sunday Sharapova played the longest women's match of the tournament so far — three hours, 28 minutes — in a tough win over Italian Karin Knapp in the second round. She admitted to being affected by that long match in her clash against Cornet, which she battled to close out....

Sound familiar? It should, because Murray lost three times to Djokovic at Melbourne with this Grand Slam’s championship on the line. That includes 2015. MORE: Men’s champions | Angelique Kerber is, for now, queen of women’s tennis Novak Djokovic faces Andy Murray for the 2016 Australian Open title. (Getty Images) Here’s what you need to know. WHEN: Diehard tennis fans will either stay up late or rise early to watch the Australian Open final....

The 7,500-seat Margaret Court Arena was officially opened Tuesday on the site of the previous show court next to Rod Laver Arena, which also has a retractable roof. It is the first Grand Slam venue to have three courts which can be covered in the event of rain or extreme heat, which is important in a continent of scorching droughts and flooding rains. The temperature topped 40 Celsius (104 F) for four straight days during last year’s tournament in the longest heat wave in Melbourne for more than a century....

Autism spectrum disorder has two core features doctors use to make a diagnosis: social communication difficulties and restricted or repetitive interests and behaviors. Among people on the spectrum, there is a wide variation of functioning levels. Most autistic children need some degree of classroom support, but the needs will vary greatly from child to child. Like neurotypical children, some autistic children have more intellectual challenges than others. Some people with autism are able to hold a conversation, while others are non-verbal or suffer from mutism in certain situations....

The Avalanche fell 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on the road at Bell Centre. The loss was Colorado’s first since it was topped 3-1 by the Arizona Coyotes on Dec. 27. The streak was the second-longest in Avalanche franchise history. NHL Power Rankings: Scalding Flames surge, Penguins also on the move After a scoreless first period, Nicolas Deslauriers gave the Canadiens a 1-0 lead when he corralled a blocked shot and sent the puck past Colorado goalie Jonathan Bernier....

A report released last month by the IATA (International Air Transport Association) revealed the industry was recovering from pandemic restrictions. “They said: “Data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season. “Total traffic in May 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 83.1% compared to May 2021, largely driven by the strong recovery in international traffic....

The hashtag #AviciiForever was trending on the social media platform early Monday morning, as fans shared remembrances and messages of appreciation. “Two years without my favorite DJ,” one user wrote. “Always in my heart legend. #AviciiForever” Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, died by suicide at the age of 28 on April 20, 2018, in Muscat, Oman. He rose to fame in the music industry amid the EDM boom of the early 2010s, thanks to the strength of his 2011 single “Levels” and his 2013 debut album, True....

Symptoms Of Dehydration The symptoms of dehydration can include: Cramps in the abdomen or leg Dark-colored urine Decreased tears Decreased urine output Dry skin Dry or sticky mouth Excessive loss of fluid through vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating Fatigue Less frequent urination Light-headedness Thirst Headache Staying Hydrated Preventing dehydration can, at times, seem like an uphill battle. The best way to keep hydrated is to drink at least 64 ounces (about 2 liters) of water every day....

If a roller-coaster market gives you a queasy stomach, or if you are going to need your nest egg soon, ease off on stocks. Richard Russell, publisher of the Dow Theory Letters in La Jolla, Calif., suggests selling everything now. ““Get to the sidelines in cash,’’ says Russell, who thinks that stocks are greatly overvalued and that gold coins – a traditional hedge against inflation – will be a safe bet....

MacKinnon enters his fifth season in the NHL and has four points this season. After the Avs 3-1 win over the Ducks, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed that MacKinnon won’t miss any playing time and will likely suit up tonight. Nearly 24 hours after the incident, MacKinnon was on the ice for the Avs’ matchup with the Dallas Stars. Even if MacKinnon is a little camera shy on Saturday. 

Massimiliano Allegri’s men won every top flight game they played in front of their own fans in 2016 and have not dropped points at Juventus Stadium in the league since a 1-1 draw with Frosinone in September 2015. Juve too strong for Bologna They returned from the mid-season break with a routine 3-0 win over Bologna, thanks to Gonzalo Higuain’s brace and a Paulo Dybala penalty. The result not only restored the Bianconeri’s four-point advantage over second-placed Roma at the top of the table, but also saw them notch a new milestone as they go in search of a sixth consecutive Scudetto....

Several economic protections put in place for Americans due to the coronavirus pandemic are set to expire at the end of December. Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill have for months disagreed over what the next pandemic relief package should look like. “He is callous and disconnected from the hardship that the American people are experiencing,” Pressley, a Democrat, said during a Thursday interview with MSNBC. “When he said that he was intent on being the ‘Grim Reaper,’ he has certainly honored that....

“People are panic-buying chickens like they did toilet paper,” Tom Watkins, the vice president of Murray McMurray Hatchery in Iowa, told the Times. Watkins said his company was sold out of the chicks for the next four weeks. According to the report, many feed stores are reporting that they are selling out of baby chicks almost as fast as they can restock. And long lines have been seen outside Tractor Supply Company stores on mornings when chicks are delivered....

The baby male western lowland gorilla, who has not yet been named, was born on the morning of October 26 and announced by the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Thursday. The zoo noted that when the baby gorilla’s mother, a 23-year-old individual named Nneka, did not show appropriate maternal care, another female gorilla called Fredrika stepped in. Fredrika, or “Freddy” as she is also known, is the oldest female in the group and has raised four baby gorillas in the past....

The 27-year-old has worked incredibly hard to return to action as quickly as possible and after missing the game against Napoli at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, he was back on the bench for the Primera Division clash at home to Espanyol. The biggest shocks in FA Cup history With 70 minutes gone, he replaced goalscorer Alvaro Morata amid big cheers from the Real Madrid fans. Despite the team’s good form in his absence, those supporters had felt Bale’s absence....