Right whale population grows but extinction remains a threat

Chuck Hildebrandt, a man who grew up in suburban Detroit, returned a very overdue baseball book to his boyhood library in Warren after 50 years. The library director forgave the fine for the book, "Baseball’s Zaniest Stars," which Hildebrandt borrowed in 1974. In return, he is raising funds for Reading is Fundamental, aiming to collect $4,564 to support literacy programs. Full Article

The Golden State Warriors are in talks with the Brooklyn Nets to trade for Dennis Schröder, with the potential involvement of Warriors shooting guard De'Anthony Melton's expiring contract. Schröder, who has helped the Nets to a 10-15 record, is seen as a valuable asset for Brooklyn as they prepare for the upcoming NBA Draft. The Warriors are looking to make a significant move as players become trade-eligible, with Schröder potentially joining their roster at the...

Jackson State's Travis Terrell Jr. returned an 81-yard punt for a touchdown in the Celebration Bowl, but it was nullified by a penalty announced by referee Rory Bernard, who saluted military veterans before making the call. The game between Jackson State and South Carolina State marked their seventh meeting, with Jackson State looking for its first win in the Celebration Bowl. The game also set the stage for the historic 125th Army-Navy matchup, with President-elect...

Actor Michael Rapaport offered to fly former Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush to Israel after Bowman's "Free Palestine" statement, sparking a heated exchange between the two. Rapaport, a Jewish comedian, criticized Bowman for his remarks and suggested a trip to Gaza or the West Bank to educate himself. Bowman retaliated, calling Rapaport a "culture vulture" and questioning if the offer was a threat. Full Article

Professional cinematographer Patrick Tomasso traveled from Toronto to New York for a 6 a.m. flight to see a rerelease of his favorite movie, "Interstellar," on IMAX. The limited rerelease of the 2014 film has been a success, with all IMAX screenings selling out and generating $4.5 million last weekend. Tomasso, along with other moviegoers, appreciates the unique and immersive experience of watching films in theaters, highlighting the growing trend of rereleases to provide audiences with...

NFL legend Randy Moss announced he has been diagnosed with cancer, revealing that he had surgery to remove cancer in his bile duct. Former teammates and teams showed support on social media, with Moss stepping away from his role as an analyst on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" to focus on his health and recovery. The Pro Football Hall of Famer, who played 14 seasons in the NFL, aims to return to television once he is...