Billy Miller, an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his roles on "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital" and "All My Children," has died at the age of 44. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before relocating to Los Angeles. Miller's manager confirmed his death on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, and revealed he was struggling with manic depression. He will be remembered for his impact on soap opera fans.
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Stanford's dramatic walk-off victory over the University of Texas in the NCAA tournament was due to a fly ball that Dylan Campbell was unable to locate in the twilight sky. The loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Longhorns, who had a chance to win in the top of the ninth inning but were unable to capitalize. Stanford advances to the College World Series, while Texas' season comes to a heartbreaking end.
A new study published in the journal Science suggests that our capacity to care about others may have very ancient origins, rooted in prehistoric animals that lived millions of years ago. Fish were found to be able to detect fear in other fish, and to form social bonds with other fish, suggesting that this capacity is not exclusive to mammals. Hans Hofmann, an evolutionary neuroscientist, commented on the findings, saying that some of the mechanisms that underlie our ability to experience fear and fall in and out of love are clearly very ancient pathways.
Texas Tech University has suspended head basketball coach Mark Adams following an incident involving an inappropriate, racially insensitive comment made to a player. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt has launched an investigation into the incident and is taking the matter seriously, emphasizing the school's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. Adams has been the head coach of the team since 2019 and previously served as an assistant coach at the University of Texas and the University of Houston.
Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas announced Monday that he had undergone successful surgery to remove tumors discovered last summer in the lining of his gastrointestinal tract. The tumors were identified as gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, which are rare and slow-growing. Castro said his prognosis is good and he expects to return to Washington, D.C. in several weeks to continue his work for the people of San Antonio. He thanked the medical staff, his family, friends, and constituents for their support.
Mike Pence, former Vice President and potential 2024 presidential candidate, spoke out on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling for the US and its allies to provide military support until victory is achieved. His comments come as some in the Republican Party have expressed support for Putin, making it clear that there is no room for apologists in the party's leadership. Pence emphasized the need for the US to stand with its allies and continue to push back against Russia's aggression.