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Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterOct 4, 2024, 09:00 AM ETCloseESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two booksMohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak attended his first NBA game as a teenager in Boston, going to see his beloved Los Angeles Lakers play their bitter rivals at the arena then known as the FleetCenter.He and his brother, Khaldoon, then a student at Tufts University, reached their seats and found themselves next to an older couple.”They must have been both over 80. And I looked at them, I said, ‘Wow, it’s amazing how these guys are just so…
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid falls to lowest level in 4 months Source: abcnews.go.com
A unique Māori cloak, made from the feathers of the critically endangered kākāpō has gone on public display following vital conservation work by Culture Perth and Kinross, the British Museum, and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.The kākāpō, also known as the owl parrot or moss chicken, is a rare ground-dwelling parrot of the superfamily Strigopoidea. As of 2023, there are only 247 known living individuals of the species left in New Zealand’s islands, making the kākāpō currently under threat of extinction.- Advertisement -Fossil records show that before the introduction of mammalian predators by human settlers, the kākāpō…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Cyprus, with its far-reaching and often turbulent history, was always a dream come true for archaeologists and scholars alike. But one chance discovery made in 1929 would give everyone the find of a lifetime. These were the Agia Eirini terracotta sculptures – a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and religious practices of Bronze Age Cyprus. This collection of small, hand-crafted figurines is primarily associated with the Bronze Age civilization of the broader Greek region and reflects the blend of religious, cultural, and artistic influences that spread across the Aegean during this period. These artifacts,…
The wait is over … the NBA is back! After 109 days, the 2024-25 preseason tips off today in Abu Dhabi with a star-studded matchup between the past two NBA champions (12 ET, NBA TV). THE LINEUP 🏀 What’s inside today’s edition? Title Teams Collide: A preseason opener brimming with star power and championship DNA Abu Dhabi All-Access: How Boston & Denver spent the day before Day 1 Starry Night: The Lakers & Wolves headline two must-see primetime matchups W Semifinals: A pair of pivotal Game 3s get underway tonight The Clark Spark: Inside the Rookie of the Year’s historic…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade two years ago has made abortion a defining issue in the 2024 election, from the top of the ballot all the way down to local races. Though California law largely protects the right to abortion, which will not appear on the statewide ballot, candidates’ positions remain bellwethers for voters. “Reproductive freedoms are a fundamental human and constitutional right, and for good reason: Because everyone should be able to make decisions about their own bodies without government interference,” Mueller says on his campaign website. “People can choose to consult with their…
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A manhunt is underway for the suspect involved in the shooting of Memphis, Texas Police Chief Rex Plant.Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Texas Rangers, are looking for 33-year-old Seth Altman.Seth Altman mugshots(Texas DPS)Just after 11 p.m. Thursday, investigators say Plant and another officer were serving an arrest warrant for burglary when Altman opened fire and ran away.Investigators report Altman ran out the back door, shot Chief Plant and fled the scene. Chief Plant was transported to a hospital here in Lubbock, where he is stable.A Blue Alert has been issued, along with an arrest warrant for…
Calling 911: What you need to knowCalling 911 is for emergencies only, but what counts as an emergency?If your smartphone went off early Friday morning, you have Seth Altman and Hall County to blame.Texas authorities issued a Blue Alert about 4:50 a.m. Friday, launching a statewide search for a man suspected of shooting Rex Plant, the police chief in the Panhandle town of Memphis, about 80 miles southeast of Amarillo.The Texas Department of Public Safety stated that Altman, 33, is “wanted for involvement in the killing or serious injury of a law enforcement officer.”Who is Seth Altman?Altman is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet, 2 inches…
Amazon Prime Gaming’s slate of free games for April 2024 has just been revealed. As a bonus to those who subscribe to Amazon Prime, gamers can download and keep at least one free PC title a week, and they are allowed to hold onto these games even if they cancel their subscription later. There are also Prime-exclusive in-game challenges, and subscribers can also enjoy cloud-based gaming courtesy of Amazon Luna. March’s line-up of free Amazon Prime Gaming titles ran the gamut of retro hits and modern gems across a variety of different genres, consisting of Fallout 2, Scarf, Mystery Case…
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims in his soon-to-be released memoir that Queen Elizabeth II was diagnosed with bone cancer before her death in September 2022 at the age of 96. His assertion represents a significant break with royal protocol between the prime minister’s office and Buckingham Palace, under which the U.K.’s elected leaders generally keep the royal family’s private matter to themselves. Johnson makes the claim in his upcoming memoir, “Unleashed,” which is scheduled for release later in October. An excerpt from the book, with the purported detail about the late queen’s health, was published this week in Johnson’s regular…