The landscape of the novels was equally bleak. Forests and owls and bears did not repose or breathe or sleep peacefully, as they did in the works of the romantic poets Faulkner loved. In his writings, they surged, swooped, roared, materialized suddenly, vanished and were never quite at rest, even after death. It was a place where “niggers” named Jesus lurked with razor blades at twilight, where inebriated eyes flowed like the syrupy whites of eggs and where women screamed soundlessly, their mouths like charcoal holes....

If Semyon Varlamov doesn’t have another Vezina finalist-caliber season (and if young players like Nathan MacKinnon don’t continue rounding out their games), that sort of success is unlikely to continue. Teams that have the puck as little as Colorado are working out of a huge deficit, and are thus bad bets to play well over multiple seasons. P.A. Parenteau, while certainly an imperfect player, was not part of the Avs’ biggest problem....

OK, that, plus he was coming out of the penalty box and hauled in a long pass from Lars Eller. And, he’s a defenseman with top-six-forward skills. The goal was Subban’s second of the night. It proved to be the game-winner as the Canadiens held on for a 3-2 victory over Patrick Roy’s squad.

For a study published in the journal Ecology, a team from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Colombian institutions conducted the first scientific assessment of how these hippos are affecting aquatic ecosystems. “This unique species has a big impact on its ecosystem in its native range in Africa, and we found that it has a similar impact when you import it into an entirely new continent with a completely different environment and cast of characters,” Jonathan Shurin, an author of the study from UCSD’s Division of Biological Sciences, said in a statement....

The shortfall comes from half of the trust’s funding being placed in company stock, despite critics saying it was a poor decision with the company’s track record, and leaves most of the roughly 70,000 victims still waiting for payment. The wildfire victims’ trust owns nearly one in every four PG&E shares, which is more than any other investor. “Of course, I am nervous. My biggest fear is what is going to happen to the stock,” said John Trotter, head of the wildfire victims’ trust....

Speaking with Green Bay reporters during a conference call, the Super-Bowl winning quarterback sounded off on the country’s current stay-at-home orders while it battles the coronavirus pandemic: MORE: NFL facilities to partially reopen Rodgers mentioned that while the country is facing unprecedented crises — unemployment rates and the suicide hotline up “8,000 percent” — the veteran QB hopes that sports are a part of the solution once the country begins to reopen and get back to some normalcy....

The Packers sent a 2018 seventh-round draft pick to Kansas City to acquire Davis on Oct. 18. Davis was a third-round pick of the Chiefs in 2013 and was a solid kick returner for Kansas City. He didn’t get many carries as a running back in Kansas City’s crowded backfield. The Packers jumped on him after injuries to Eddie Lacy and James Starks. MORE: There’s no debate about Gronkowski...

Both Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers are on the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook’s props board, but it’s the latter that we’ll focus on. Rodgers is listed with an OVER/UNDER 280.5 gross passing yards. Rodgers has only eclipsed that number in two of seven games this year, against the Jets (346) and at the Bears (302). A couple of tough matchups and blowouts can shoulder much of the blame, but the matchup this Sunday appears to be a promising one for OVER bettors....

The team announced the move Saturday. The sides agreed to the deal on Dec. 18, pending a physical. Benoit, who turns 37 in July, is expected to replace setup man Luke Gregerson, who was traded to Oakland for outfielder Seth Smith. In his first season as the Detroit Tigers' closer, Benoit had 24 saves in 26 chances this year. But in Game 2 of the AL championship series, he allowed a tying grand slam by Boston's David Ortiz that was a turning point in the series....

ESPN.com reports MLB is wrapping up an investigation into the Padres’ potential manipulation of the system to improve their leverage in trade talks after at least four teams complained to the commissioner’s office about San Diego’s practices. According to the report, the Red Sox, White Sox, Marlins and an unnamed fourth team objected to the Padres apparently withholding medical information on players from the central repository teams use to evaluate potential trades....

Common Causes of Dysuria Painful urination is often accompanied by a burning sensation, and it is a common symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI is an infection of the bladder or urethra, and it is usually bacterial. Sometimes UTIs can spread, affecting the ureters (tubes that bring urine from the kidneys to the bladder) and the kidneys as well. People with vaginas are far more likely than males to get UTIs....

Hanging in an elderly woman’s home in the northern French town of Compiegne, near Paris, was a piece painted by a 13th-century Florentine artist called Cimabue, who was active from 1272 to 1302 and also went by the name of Cenni di Pepo. Art experts believe the panel shows the “Mocking of the Christ” and could be worth up to €6 million⁠—equal to 6.5 million in American dollars⁠—the BBC reports....

A January report from the Congressional Budget Office provided to lawmakers on Monday showed that when adjusted for inflation, the GDP will be $7.9 trillion less by 2030—or 3.0 percent of cumulative real GDP—than what the nonpartisan agency predicted it otherwise would have been The “nominal” output will be $15.7 trillion—or 5.3 percent—less. The revelations represented the degree to which the global health crisis has crippled the American economy and will hinder it for years to come....

Panera worker Dylan Smith uses his TikTok account to share what goes on behind the scenes, posting lighthearted videos on secret menu items and food. At the request of his followers, however, he shared how the chain’s famous green tea drink is made—and the video ended up going viral. Since his November 22 upload, Smith has gained over 1.1 million views and 104,000 likes. The green tea drink is a popular item at Panera, which gets rave reviews from regular customers—hence their eagerness to discover how it’s made and whether they can replicate the taste at home....

The clip, shared on TikTok by the dog’s owner, under the username mlbeukes, shows the dachshund named Rosie struggling to get out of a rabbit hole as her mom encourages her to come out. At the same time, the owner’s bigger dog can be seen digging holes to help his buddy. Mlbeukes confirmed in an update on Tuesday that the miniature dachshund is safe and was rescued after being stuck in the hole for 40 minutes, reassuring the fearful users who had been following the story since last week....

According to The Charlotte Observer, a N.C. State Highway Patrol officer arrested Payne around 1:30 a.m. on Interstate 85 in Gaston County, just west of Charlotte. Artis-Payne’s Dodge Challenger was clocked at 102 mph in a 65 mph zone. MORE: Every NFL team’s worst draft pick A highway patrol spokesman told the Observer neither alcohol or drugs were involved in the incident. The spokesman said Artis-Payne was “very polite and cooperative during the whole process....

Davis donated $20,000 to the Harding Rams football program to fund championship rings and apparel celebrating their 14-1 season and first state title since 1953. THE RECRUIT: Quavaris Crouch leads the unlikeliest of state champions In 2014, the Rams were just 1-10 and were unable to provide helmets or jerseys for the players. While their luck on the field has turned over the past two years, the team’s financial struggles have made commemorating their championship season a challenge, with rings costing upwards of $400 a piece....

Headed into Sunday’s game against the Eagles, the Panthers had two questions to answer: Could their running game stand up to a legitimate front seven, and do they have a legitimate pass rushing threat? By the end of the night, they answered both with an emphatic “Yes.” The Panthers toppled the Eagles 27-16. PHOTOS: Week 7 action | MORE: Colts owner and GM get into locker room argument after loss...