Sixers’ Joel Embiid’s drama with COVID: ‘I thought I wasn’t going to make it’

Joel Embiid reappeared with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night after missing nine games due to a positive COVID-19 test. The Sixers won only two of those games without Embiid. The Cameroonian center had a complicated time because of the illness, not only being away from basketball. But also not being able to help teammates … Read more

Emergency drought affects 19 million people in California

California residents are facing a regional drought emergency, which has triggered a statewide environmental crisis. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, made up of 26 local agencies that supply water to about 19 million people, declared a state of emergency Tuesday in a resolution calling for increased conservation efforts. Last month, California Gov. Gavin … Read more