The Golden State Warriors will attempt to reach a high-rent NBA milestone and take a commanding lead in the Western Conference finals when they host Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. With their 112-87 romp over the Mavericks in the best-of-seven opener Wednesday, the Warriors moved within one of becoming just the fifth franchise in NBA history to record 200 postseason wins. The Los Angeles Lakers, Bost
Amazon tried a novel marketing strategy to get more eyeballs (or eyestalks) on a new Prime Video show: it beamed the first episode of sci-fi series Night Sky out of Earth's atmosphere. The company pulled off the stunt earlier today for what it's calling "the first-ever intergalactic premiere for a TV series."
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The Boston Celtics went from looking like they were in deep trouble after Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals to delivering a severe beating to the Miami Heat in Game 2. The difference in performances by both squads makes Game 3 feel extra pivotal when the best-of-seven series continues Saturday night in Boston. Miami used a 25-point margin of difference in the third quarter of Game 1 to cruise to a 118-107 victory.
“Shy” creator drew stories of sin and salvation seen by millions.
His name did not appear on his art. Most of the millions who have seen it do not know who he is.
But Fred Carter’s art is unforgettable.
He drew bodies that were heavy—weighted with humanity and the possibility of redemption. He painted biblical characters who seemed real enough that their struggles and stories could be the viewers’ own. He depicted sin so that it was tempting; salvation so it mattered.
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In early 2020, Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer (D.) pledged to give back a portion of her salary for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. But she stopped after 5 months—even as her gathering and mask restrictions dragged on for more than a year.
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The man who was arrested for attacking Dave Chappelle has now been charged in the stabbing and attempted murder of his roommate. Continue reading…
Thomas carded a second-consecutive 67 at Southern Hills for a halfway total of 134, six under par.
A Georgia jury on Friday acquitted a man who confessed to killing a high school teacher in 2005 then later recanted.
Ghostly imprints of very tiny "nannofossils" can offer a valuable window into our planet's past — and hint at its possible future.
Follow along as our reporters cover local teams competing in the CIF Southern Section baseball and softball finals today.
A Michigan man dubbed the “Ninja Killer” will remain in prison despite repeated claims that he is innocent in the 1986 slaying that landed him a life sentence.
After MP Lee Anderson caused a stir by suggesting it was possible to eat well for 30p a day, writer Amy Nickell puts it to the test – feeding herself, partner Jonathan, 42, and son Freddy, seven, for just £6.30 a week. I quickly realise that the only real way it is possible to live […]
Welcome to Marketing Morsels, a menu of delightful news items from the past week. Enjoy the assortment! Morsel #1: Journey to the mountaintop Mountain Dew Outpost Mountain Dew Mountain Dew is embracing its name with an outpost on Doe Mountain, just outside the town of Mountain City, Tenn. The grand opening of the outpost on...
EXCLUSIVE: Gogglebox star Marcus Luther reckoned Channel 4 like it when him and his castmates get boozy on the telly-watching show, but the stars forget they're on TV themselves
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has been announced on Friday by a leading Black female-owned, international beauty brand, L’Avyanna, as its brand ambassador, with a new product line set to be unveiled soon. The signing ceremony, which was held at the Mavin Headquarters in Lagos, had L’Avyanna entering a…
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Several of the women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct were interviewed for an episode of HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel."
A library system in Maryland is hosting social justice and activism camps for children in ninth grade and up to teach them "how to engage your activism, make connections in your community and develop your passions."
Scotland's first minister confirmed she had tested positive after experiencing mild symptoms on Friday.
This season is already one of the best we’ve seen from the franchise, and it shows no sign of slowing down.
Michigan’s short-term budget outlook is even rosier, after economists revised projected tax revenues upward by a combined $5 billion over two years. The new estimates released Friday will be used by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature to…
Malinga helped me in the nets: Obed McCoy on his better bowling performance against CSK