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John Means threw the major leagues’ third no-hitter this season and came within a wild pitch on a third strike of a perfect game, pitching the Baltimore Orioles over the Seattle Mariners 6-0. Means struck out 12 and walked none. Seattle’s runner was Sam Haggerty after he struck out swinging on a curveball in the dirt on a 1-2 count with one out in the third inning that bounced away from catcher Pedro Severino. Haggerty was thrown out attempting to steal second. Means threw 79 strikes among 113 pitches, including first-pitch strikes to 26 of 27 batters.

Foreign buyers flush with cash have flooded the high-end property market in Dubai even as vaccines roll out unevenly across the world and waves of infections force countries to extend restrictions. It's one of the few places in the world where they can dine, shop and do business in person. The ultra-wealthy are snapping up record numbers of luxury villas and penthouses, sending prices rocketing in this boom-and-bust market. Sales soared 230% in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the same time last year. It's unclear how long the frenzy will last but the craze reveals how Dubai’s vision for the post-pandemic high life has lured the world’s ultra-rich.

Caitlyn Jenner's Republican campaign for California governor has elicited angry reaction from some members of the LGBTQ community. But she says “I move on” when it comes to her critics. Her comment came during a one-on-one interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, which marked some of the first words in public since announcing her candidacy about two weeks ago. Jenner also endorses the border wall that was a signature project for former President Donald Trump. The 71-year-old Jenner is a reality TV personality and Olympic hero who came out as a transgender woman in 2015.

India’s large diaspora is tapping its wealth, growing political clout and expertise to help India combat a catastrophic coronavirus surge that has led to desperate pleas for oxygen and left people to die outside overwhelmed hospitals. Two humanitarian groups in the U.S. led by people of Indian descent raised more than $25 million in recent days to help India’s teetering health care system. In Britain, volunteers at three Hindu temples raised more than $830,000 last weekend by racking up miles on stationary bikes. The magnitude of the response reflects the deep pockets of many people in the overseas Indian community as well as their deep ties to India.  

Caitlyn Jenner's Republican campaign for California governor has elicited angry reaction from some members of the LGBTQ community. But she says “I move on” when it comes to her critics. Her comment came during a one-on-one interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, which marked some of the first words in public since announcing her candidacy about two weeks ago. Jenner also endorses the border wall that was a signature project for former President Donald Trump. The 71-year-old Jenner is a reality TV personality and Olympic hero who came out as a transgender woman in 2015.

Clint Capela scored 18 points to lead seven scorers in double figures and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away late to overcome Devin Booker’s 30 points and beat the Phoenix Suns 135-103. The Suns began the night even with the Utah Jazz in the race for the NBA’s best record, thanks to a five-game winning streak. Phoenix faded badly in the fourth quarter of the back-to-back following Tuesday night’s 134-118 overtime win at Cleveland. Atlanta outscored Phoenix 38-15 in the fourth period. Mikal Bridges, who had 18 points, was the Suns’ only other scorer in double figures. Trae Young had 16 points and 12 assists for Atlanta.

Authorities say a small plane carrying three people to a university graduation crashed into a house in Mississippi, killing an occupant of the home and three Texas residents. The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday that an investigator was on the way to the scene in Hattiesburg. Authorities say the plane plunged into the home late Tuesday, starting a fire. Two adults and a toddler from Wichita Falls, Texas, were aboard the plane.  Authorities say the aircraft had left Wichita Falls and was preparing to land at the Hattiesburg airport when it crashed late Tuesday night.  

The New York Rangers say president John Davidson and general manager Jeff Gorton are out. The move comes less than 24 hours after the team criticized the NHL for not suspending Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson and saying George Parros was unfit to remain as head of player safety. It was not immediately clear if the front-office shakeup had any connection to the statement. Chris Drury is now the president and GM of the storied NHL team.