Chaz Lucius, a 21-year-old center and former first-round pick for the Winnipeg Jets who played this season for the Manitoba Moose of the AHL, announced his retirement on Tuesday due to a hereditary tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

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Chaz Lucius, a 21-year-old center and former first-round pick for the Winnipeg Jets who played this season for the Manitoba Moose of the AHL, announced his retirement on Tuesday due to a hereditary tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Texas freshman Tre Johnson announced Tuesday that he will declare for the NBA draft.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with coal miner Jeff Crowe during an event on energy production in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)2025-04-08T14:25:11Z WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a series of executive orders aimed at boosting the struggling coal industry, a reliable but polluting energy source thats long been in decline.Under the four orders, Trump uses his emergency authority to allow some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement to keep producing electricity to meet rising U.S. power demand amid growth in data centers, artificial intelligence and electric cars. Trump also directed federal agencies to identify coal resources on federal lands, lift barriers to coal mining and prioritize coal leasing on U.S. lands.In a related action, Trump also signed a proclamation offering coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.Trumps administration had offered power plants and other industrial polluters a chance for exemptions from rules imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA, under Trump appointee Lee Zeldin, set up an electronic mailbox to allow regulated companies to request a presidential exemption under the Clean Air Act to a host of Biden-era rules. Trump, a Republican, has long promised to boost what he calls beautiful coal to fire power plants and for other uses, but the industry has been in decline for decades. I call it beautiful, clean coal. I told my people, never use the word coal unless you put beautiful, clean before it, Trump said at a White House signing ceremony where he was flanked by coal miners in hard hats. Several wore patches on their work jackets that said coal. Pound for pound, coal is the single most reliable, durable, secure and powerful form of energy, Trump said. Its cheap, incredibly efficient, high density, and its almost indestructible.Trumps orders also direct Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to acknowledge the end of an Obama-era moratorium that paused coal leasing on federal lands and require federal agencies to rescind policies transitioning the nation away from coal production. And they seek to promote coal and coal technology exports, and accelerate development of coal technologies. Trump also targeted what he called overreach by Democratic-controlled states to limit energy production to slow climate change. He ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to take all appropriate action to stop the enforcement of such laws. Trump has long championed coalTrump, who has pushed for U.S. energy dominance in the global market, has long suggested that coal can help meet surging electricity demand from manufacturing and the massive data centers needed for artificial intelligence.Were ending Joe Bidens war on beautiful, clean coal once and for all,' he said Tuesday. All those plants that have been closed are going to be opened, if theyre modern enough, (or) theyll be ripped down and brand new ones will be built. And were going to put the miners back to work.In 2018, during his first term, Trump directed then-Energy Secretary Rick Perry to take immediate steps to bolster struggling coal-fired and nuclear power plants, calling it a matter of national and economic security. At that time, Trump also considered but didnt approve a plan to order grid operators to buy electricity from coal and nuclear plants to keep them open. Energy industry groups including oil, natural gas, solar and wind power condemned the proposal, saying it would raise energy prices and distort markets.The national decline of coal Energy experts say any bump for coal under Trump is likely to be temporary because natural gas is cheaper, and theres a durable market for renewable energy such as wind and solar power no matter who holds the White House.Trumps administration has targeted regulations under the Biden administration that could hasten closures of heavily polluting coal power plants and the mines that supply them.Coal once provided more than half of U.S. electricity production, but its share dropped to about 16% in 2023, down from about 45% as recently as 2010. Natural gas provides about 43% of U.S. electricity, with the remainder from nuclear energy and renewables such as wind, solar and hydropower. The front line in what Republicans call the war on coal is in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana, a sparsely populated section of the Great Plains with the nations largest coal mines. Its also home to a massive power plant in Colstrip, Montana, that emits more toxic air pollutants such as lead and arsenic than any other U.S. facility of its kind, according to the EPA. EPA rules finalized last year could force the Colstrip Generating Station to shut down or spend an estimated $400 million to clean up its emissions within the next several years. Another Biden-era proposal, from the Interior Department, would end new leasing of taxpayer-owned coal reserves in the Powder River Basin. Changes and promises under Trump Trump vowed to reverse those actions and has named Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright to lead a new National Energy Dominance Council. The panel is tasked with driving up already record-setting domestic oil and gas production, as well as coal and other traditional energy sources.The council has been granted sweeping authority over federal agencies involved in energy permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation and transportation. It has a mandate to cut bureaucratic red tape, enhance private sector investments and focus on innovation instead of unnecessary regulation, Trump said.Zeldin meanwhile, has announced a series of actions to roll back environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants. In all, Zeldin said hes moving to roll back 31 environmental rules, including a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action against climate change.Coal industry applauds, but environmental groups warn of problemsIndustry groups praised Trumps focus on coal.Despite countless warnings from the nations grid operators and energy regulators that we are facing an electricity supply crisis, the last administrations energy policies were built on hostility to fossil fuels, directly targeting coal,' said Rich Nolan, president and CEO of the National Mining Association.Trumps executive actions clearly prioritize how to responsibly keep the lights on, recognize the enormous strategic value of American-mined coal and embrace the economic opportunity that comes from American energy abundance, Nolan said.But environmental groups said Trumps actions were more of the same tactics he tried during his first term in an unsuccessful bid to revive coal.Whats next, a mandate that Americans must commute by horse and buggy? asked Kit Kennedy, managing director for power at the Natural Resources Defense Council.Coal plants are old and dirty, uncompetitive and unreliable, Kennedy said, accusing Trump and his administration of remaining stuck in the past, trying to make utility customers pay more for yesterdays energy.Instead, she said, the U.S. should do all it can to build the power grid of the future, including tax credits and other support for renewable energy such as wind and solar power.____Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report. MATTHEW DALY Daly covers climate, environment and energy policy for The Associated Press. He is based in Washington, D.C. twitter mailto

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Octavio Dotel throws during the eighth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers, Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)2025-04-08T21:16:58Z SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) Octavio Dotel, who pitched for 13 major league teams in a 15-year career and won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic where he was attending a merengue concert. He was 51.Officials initially said Dotel was rescued from the debris and transported to a hospital, but spokesman Satosky Terrero from the Professional Baseball League of the Dominican Republic confirmed to The Associated Press that Dotel died later Tuesday. At least 79 people died and 160 were injured after the collapse at the Jet Set nightclub, officials said. Tony Blanco, who played one MLB season and eight years professionally in Japan, also died following the collapse, Terrero said. Also killed was Nelsy Cruz, governor of the Monte Cristi province and the sister of Nelson Cruz, a former MLB player and current MLB special adviser to baseball operations. Major League Baseball is deeply saddened by the passings of Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco, Nelsy Cruz, and all the victims of last nights tragedy in Santo Domingo, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of all those who have been affected and to our colleague Nelson and his entire family. The connection between baseball and the Dominican Republic runs deep, and we are thinking of all the Dominican players and fans across the game today. St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Octavio Dotel throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, July 28, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Octavio Dotel throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, July 28, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More St. Louis Cardinals Octavio Dotel celebrates after Game 6 of baseballs National League championship series against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) St. Louis Cardinals Octavio Dotel celebrates after Game 6 of baseballs National League championship series against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark said the union stands united with the Dominican community amid the incomprehensible sadness. We grieve for all the victims and send a special message of support to the families of Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, who leave an unspeakable void with their passing, and to Nelson Cruz, whose family lost a shining light with the death of his sister, Nelsy, he said in a statement. Dotel signed with the New York Mets in 1993 as an amateur free agent and made his major league debut in 1999. A starter early in his career, he turned into a reliable and at times dominant reliever while appearing in 758 games from 1999-2013. When he took the mound for the Detroit Tigers on April 7, 2012, he set the record playing for the most major league teams at 13. Edwin Jackson broke the record in 2019 when he pitched for his 14th team.The Mets held a moment of silence for Dotel before their game Tuesday against Miami, and a Dominican flag was shown on the video scoreboard.Dotels best years were with the Houston Astros in the early 2000s. He was a setup man for star closer Billy Wagner, making 302 appearances and posting a 3.25 ERA in four-plus seasons. He was the fifth of six pitchers to combine on a no-hitter against the New York Yankees in 2003. The next year, he was part of the three-way trade that brought Carlos Beltran to the Astros. Dotel pitched for nine teams before he landed with the Cardinals, who acquired him from Toronto at the 2011 trade deadline. He appeared in 12 postseason games, including five in the World Series against Texas. In 2013, he pitched on the Dominican Republic team that won the World Baseball Classic with an 8-0 record.Dotel finished his major league career with 1,143 strikeouts in 951 innings, a magnificent rate of 10.8 per nine innings. He had a career 59-50 record, 109 saves and 3.78 ERA. St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Octavio Dotel participates in a victory parade after defeating the Texas Rangers to win their 11th World Series in franchise history Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Octavio Dotel participates in a victory parade after defeating the Texas Rangers to win their 11th World Series in franchise history Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More In 2019, Dotel and ex-major leaguer Luis Castillo were among 18 people taken into custody during a large U.S. and Dominican law enforcement operation against drug trafficking and money laundering. Dotel and Castillo were released when a Dominican magistrate judge found insufficient evidence to connect them to the operation.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Lucy Dacus and Katie Gavin, lead singer of MUNA, have brought us a powerful tribute to sapphic history, recreating one of the most iconic magazine covers from the 90s. The duo graces the April 2025 cover of Alternative Press, bringing a modern twist to the 1993 Vanity Fair cover featuring k.d. lang and Cindy Crawford. For the recreation, Dacus, known for her introspective lyrics and powerfulSource

The adult entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Damien Stone, a well-known gay adult star and bodybuilder who passed away at the age of 32. His family confirmed that the cause of death was complications related to an enlarged heart. Stones death has left an indelible mark on the adult film community, where he was celebrated for his on-screen charisma, physicality, and dedication to hisSource

Declan Rice said his free kick heroics against Real Madrid left him "speechless" but insisted Arsenal are targeting Champions League glory.

Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells was taken off the court on a stretcher after a scary fall at the rim in the first half of Tuesday's game vs. the Hornets.

Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells was taken off the court on a stretcher after a scary fall at the rim in the first half of Tuesday's game vs. the Hornets.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is to miss "a series of weeks" with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, manager Torey Lovullo said.

NASCAR urged the U.S. of Appeals to reverse a decision that granted preliminary injunctions to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.

Inter Milan's last-gasp 2-1 victory at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarte-final on Tuesday was the result of the Italian team's strong mentality but more work awaits, said Inter coach Simone Inzaghi.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he "takes responsibility" for Declan Rice's stunning opening free kick goal in Real Madrid's 3-0 Champions League quarterfinal first leg defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday.

Lehman entered Tuesday's doubleheader on a 42-game losing streak and Yeshiva on a 99-game skid, with each team snapping its drought by taking a game.

As he plans out his third season on the Auburn sidelines, Tigers coach Hugh Freeze, 55, told ESPN's Chris Low this week that he is "at peace" with his cancer diagnosis, and now, following a 5-7 season, "we've got to go compete and win some more games."

This March 22, 2013, file photo shows the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)2025-04-08T17:47:53Z WASHINGTON (AP) The acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service is resigning over a deal to share immigrants tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S., according to two people familiar with the decision.Melanie Krause, who had served as acting head since February, will step down over the new data-sharing document signed Monday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The agreement will allow ICE to submit names and addresses of immigrants inside the U.S. illegally to the IRS for cross-verification against tax records.Two people familiar with the situation confirmed Krause was resigning and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. The IRS has been in upheaval over Trump administration decisions to share taxpayer data. Acting Commissioner Douglas ODonnell announced his retirement from the agency after roughly 40 years of service in February as furor spread over Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency gaining access to IRS taxpayer data. Krause replaced him. Acting chief counsel William Paul was removed from his role at the agency last month and replaced by Andrew De Mello, an attorney in the chief counsels office who is deemed supportive of DOGE, according to two other people familiar with the plans who were also not authorized to speak publicly. The Treasury Department says the agreement will help carry out President Donald Trumps agenda to secure U.S. borders and is part of his larger nationwide immigration crackdown, which has resulted in deportations, workplace raids and the use of an 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants. Advocates, however, say the IRS-DHS information-sharing agreement violates privacy laws and diminishes the privacy of all Americans. The basis for the agreement is founded in longstanding authorities granted by Congress, which serve to protect the privacy of law-abiding Americans while streamlining the ability to pursue criminals, said a Treasury official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to explain the agencys thinking on the agreement. Tom Bowman, policy counsel for the Center for Democracy and Technology, said disclosing immigrant tax records to DHS for immigration enforcement will discourage tax compliance among immigrant communities, weaken contributions to essential public programs, and increase burdens for U.S. citizens and nonimmigrant taxpayers. It also sets a dangerous precedent for data privacy abuse in other federal programs.Todd Lyons, acting ICE director, told reporters at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix on Tuesday that the agreement will help ICE find people who are collecting benefits they arent entitled to and are kind of hiding in plain sight using someone elses identity.Working with Treasury and other departments is strictly for the major criminal cases, Lyons said. The IRS had already been called upon to help with immigration enforcement earlier this year. Noem in February sent a request to Bessent to borrow IRS Criminal Investigation workers to help with the immigration crackdown, according to a letter obtained by the AP. It cites the IRS boost in funding, though the $80 billion infusion of funds the federal tax collection agency received under the Democrats Inflation Reduction Act has already been clawed back.A collection of tax law experts for the NYU Tax Law Center wrote Monday that the IRS-DHS agreement threatens to violate the rights that many more Americans have under longstanding laws that protect their tax information from wrongful disclosure or dissemination.In fact, it is difficult to see how the IRS could release information to DHS while complying with taxpayer privacy statutes, they said. IRS officials who sign off on data sharing under these circumstances risk breaking the law, which could result in criminal and civil sanctions. The memo states that the IRS and ICE will perform their duties in a manner that recognizes and enhances individuals right of privacy and will ensure their activities are consistent with laws, regulations, and good administrative practices.___Associated Press writer Elliot Spagat contributed to this report from Phoenix. FATIMA HUSSEIN Hussein reports on the U.S. Treasury Department for The Associated Press. She covers tax policy, sanctions and any issue that relates to money. twitter mailto

All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill landed on the injured list Tuesday, a week after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year deal with the San Diego Padres.

Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells is awake, alert and moving his extremities but suffered a broken wrist after a scary fall vs. the Hornets.

Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells is awake, alert and moving his extremities but suffered a broken wrist after a scary fall vs. the Hornets.

Darius Garland scored 28 points, and the Cavaliers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 135-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.

The Braves added to their bullpen depth Tuesday night by acquiring right-hander Rafael Montero from the Astros along with $7.7 million that will cover just over 70% of his remaining salary.

Baltimore Orioles veteran right-hander Zach Eflin, 30, woke up feeling "really good, a day after leaving a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of shoulder fatigue, though the club was still awaiting results from an MRI performed Tuesday.

Tijjani Reijnders could be one of a number of new faces at Man City this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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A currency trader reacts near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, right, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)2025-04-09T01:09:25Z BANGKOK (AP) Asian shares sank again on Wednesday as the latest set of U.S. tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, was due to take effect. Japans Nikkei 225 index initially lost nearly 4% and markets in South Korea, New Zealand and Australia also declined.On Tuesday, the S&P 500 dropped 1.6% after wiping out an early gain of 4.1%. That took it nearly 19% below its record set in February. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.8%, while the Nasdaq composite lost 2.1%. Uncertainty is still high about what President Donald Trump will do with his trade war. The sharply higher tariffs were scheduled to kick in after midnight Eastern time in the U.S., and investors have no idea what to make of President Donald Trumps trade war. The retreat overnight and into early Wednesday in Asia followed rallies for stocks globally earlier in the day, with indexes up 6% in Tokyo, 2.5% in Paris and 1.6% in Shanghai. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo fell more than 3.9% before leveling off. About an hour after the market opened it was down 3.5% at 31,847.40. South Koreas Kospi lost 1% to 2,315.27, while the S&P/ASX 200 in Australia declined 2% to 7,359.30. Shares in New Zealand also fell. Analysts have been warning to expect more swings up and down for financial markets given the uncertainty over how long Trump will keep the stiff tariffs on imports, which will raise prices for U.S. shoppers and slow the economy. If they last a long time, economists and investors expect them to cause a recession. If Trump lowers them through negotiations relatively quickly, the worst-case scenario might be avoided. Hope still remains on Wall Street that negotiations may be possible, which helped drive the mornings rally. Trump said Tuesday that a conversation with South Koreas acting president helped them reach the confines and probability of a great DEAL for both countries. On Tuesday, Japanese stocks led global markets higher after the countrys prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, appointed his trade negotiator for talks with the United States following a conversation with Trump. China said it will fight to the end and warned of countermeasures after Trump threatened on Monday to raise his tariffs even further on the worlds second-largest economy.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that Trumps threats of even higher tariffs on China will become reality after midnight, when imports from China will be taxed at a stunning 104% rate. That would coincide with Trumps latest set of broad tariffs, which are scheduled to kick in at 12:01 a.m. And Trump has made clear that he does not intend to have any exemptions or exclusions, according to the top U.S. trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer.The U.S. trade representative also said in testimony before a Senate committee that roughly 50 countries have already been in contact, and hes told them: If you have a better idea to achieve reciprocity and to get our trade deficit down, we want to talk with you, we want to negotiate with you. Trumps trade war is an attack on the globalization thats shaped the worlds economy and helped bring down prices for products on store shelves but also caused manufacturing jobs to leave for other countries. Trump has said he wants to narrow trade deficits, which measure how much more the United States imports from other countries than it sends to them as exports.___AP Business Writers Stan Choe and Matt Ott contributed. ELAINE KURTENBACH Based in Bangkok, Kurtenbach is the APs business editor for Asia, helping to improve and expand our coverage of regional economies, climate change and the transition toward carbon-free energy. She has been covering economic, social, environmental and political trends in China, Japan and Southeast Asia throughout her career. twitter mailto

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As he plans out his third season on the Auburn sidelines, Tigers coach Hugh Freeze, 55, told ESPN's Chris Low this week that he is "at peace" with his cancer diagnosis, and now, following a 5-7 season, "we've got to go compete and win some more games."

Twins ace Pablo Lopez left Tuesday's start against the Royals in the bottom of the fifth inning because of right hamstring tightness, the team said.

All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill landed on the injured list Tuesday, a week after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year deal with the San Diego Padres.

The Golden Knights ruled out leading scorer Jack Eichel for their game Tuesday night against Colorado because of an upper-body injury. Defensemen Nicolas Hague and Alex Pietrangelo were also scratched due to an illness.

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