5.2-magnitude quake shakes Southern California, tumbling rocks onto roads and items off shelves
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California, swaying lights and rattling cups off shelves. But officials reported no injuries or major damage. Monday morning's earthquake was centered in San Diego County near the mountain town of Julian, which is known for its apple pie shops. And it was felt as far north as Los Angeles County, about 120 miles away. Schoolchildren were escorted outside of buildings as a precaution when the ground started moving. Some San Diego County residents who subscribe to the early warning system called ShakeAlert were notified a second or two before it was felt Monday. Others got the notification after the rocking stopped.
The great Easter basket question — to Peep or not Peep
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions of the brightly-colored candies are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Just Born Quality Confections. The family-owned candy manufacturer also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews. Peeps is the company’s most recognizable brand. It also evokes strong reactions — good and bad. Some say an Easter basket isn’t complete without the multi-flavored Peeps, while others deride them as being indestructible. On average, about 5.5 million are made each day. That adds up to 2 billion Peeps a year.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam. What should have been a coronation along the back nine at Augusta National turned into a heart-racing, lead-changing jaw-dropping finish at golf’s greatest theater that ended with McIlroy on his knees sobbing with joy and disbelief. Right when it looked as though he would blow another major, he delivered two majestic shots when nothing less would do.
So your home's not social-media perfect? How to get over 'house shame' and invite people in
NEW YORK (AP) — Is your house something less than Pinterest perfect? Whose isn't. Social media has fed a phenomenon called house shame. It's that anxiety and dread that sets in when you think people coming over to your house will judge how it looks. It can also be internal — a self-shaming that sets in when you can't achieve the perfection you see on Instagram. Home organizers and interior designers have suggestions on how to get over house shame. First, remember there's no such thing as perfect. A space that's cared for is more important. Light a candle and place some flowers to make the front hall welcoming. Use a rolling rack for coats if closets are crammed. And if someone does house shame you, don't invite them back.
Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide for a high-priced roster that included Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. The Suns made the unsurprising announcement on Monday, one day after the franchise finished with a 36-46 record which put them 11th in the Western Conference. They lost nine of their last 10 games, failing to qualify for the play-in tournament. The team says “competing at the highest level remains our goal, and we failed to meet expectations this season.”
Three-time All-Pro CB Patrick Peterson retires with Cardinals after 13 NFL seasons
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Three-time All-Pro Patrick Peterson announced his retirement on Monday as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, where he spent the first 10 of his 13 NFL seasons as one of the league’s elite cornerbacks. The 34-year-old Peterson was honored at the team’s practice facility with a highlight video and tributes from several former teammates, including receiver Larry Fitzgerald and quarterback Carson Palmer. The No. 5 overall pick in the 2011 draft out of LSU, Peterson made an immediate impact as a rookie and was a Pro Bowl selection in each of his first eight seasons.
'A Minecraft Movie' stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — After just two weeks in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025. The Warner Bros. videogame adaptation followed up its blockbuster opening with a second weekend of $80.6 million in ticket sales. Though critics slammed the movie and audience scores were merely good, “A Minecraft Movie” latched on with moviegoers who have increasingly turned out in droves for big-budget videogame adaptations. “The King of Kings,” an animated tale of Jesus’ life aimed at Christian audiences, came in second with $19 million in 3,200 theaters. “The Amateur,” a 20th Century production starring Rami Malek as a CIA cryptographer hunting down his wife’s killers, debuted with $15 million domestically,
Ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died in an apparent suicide during a police chase, authorities say
Authorities say ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy has died at age 24 in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by officers in Houston. Lacy already was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in December in south Louisiana that had clouded his NFL prospects. Harris County authorities say their pursuit of Lacy late Saturday night ended when Lacy crashed his car. Authorities say when they went to extract Lacy, they said he had died of an apparent suicide. Lacy was pronounced dead at the scene. Lacy led LSU with nine touchdowns receiving last season and had declared for this month’s NFL draft.
A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado
KOKOMO, Miss. (AP) — A beloved pet tortoise named Myrtle has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak. Tiffany Emanuel and her family fled their rural home as a tornado hit on March 15. They returned to find pine trees had fallen on top of Myrtle's backyard home. Myrtle was missing. A neighbor found the injured tortoise weeks later and took him to a rescue group for treatment. The neighbor also contacted Myrtle's family. A grateful Tiffany Emanuel is nursing him back to health. She says: “He’s been through a lot.”
Police detain 6 climbers who wanted to scale Cologne's famous cathedral
BERLIN (AP) — German police in Cologne have detained five Frenchmen and a Belgian woman who had tried to climb the city’s famous cathedral. Police said Sunday they were informed by the church’s private security guards who spotted the young climbers with headlamps on their surveillance cameras in the middle of the night. Police officers in riot gear surrounded the cathedral and a helicopter hovered over the northern dome, until the five climbers were detained inside the tower’s stairwell.
