Survivors of deadly India crash say plane swayed violently

The plane swayed violently as it approached a hilltop runway soaked by monsoon rain, and moments later the special return flight for Indians stranded abroad by the pandemic skidded off, nosedived and cracked in two, leaving 18 dead and more than 120 injured.

Bikers descend on Sturgis rally with few masks or signs of pandemic

The coronavirus may be changing the world, but there aren’t many signs of the pandemic at the massive annual motorcycle rally being held this week at a small city along Interstate 90 in western South Dakota.

Trump extends unemployment benefits, defers payroll tax

The president intended to extend unemployment benefits, but it was not clear whether the assistance would remain at $600 a week or where the money would come from.

No word yet on plans for site of failed SkyVue project

Investor Wayne Perry is taking ownership of the site of SkyVue, an unfinished eyesore across from Mandalay Bay. No word yet from the Seattle-area businessman on what plans may hold for the Las Vegas Strip land.

NFL countdown: Jaguars find sharp backers

Jacksonville is projected to be the worst team in the NFL, but one group of “highly respected” bettors fired in wagers on the Jaguars at the Westgate.

MAC canceling fall football season over COVID-19 concerns

MAC schools rely heavily on revenue from road games against power conference teams. Most of those games were canceled when the Power Five went to exclusively or mostly conference games.

Pool builders see jump in business

A long-time pool-building veteran says sales are up about 40 percent this year, and it’s largely the result of people being stuck at home and looking to make their backyard more of an entertainment oasis.