On Friday night, the Boston Celtics took a commanding 28-point lead early in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately, the Celtics were never able to maintain the same intensity, and at the end of the night, they were left to ponder one of the most embarrassing defeats of their season. After leading 51-23 with 7:23 to play in the second, the Celtics were outscored 92-54 over the remainder of the game and lost 115-105.
The 28-point turnaround was the largest for the Nets this season and the greatest in franchise history. The Celtics showed signs of fatigue as the second quarter wound down, losing steam and focus. The half concluded with Dorian Finney-Smith making a buzzer-beating layup to cut the Celtics lead to single digits.
Despite beginning the second half with a nine-point lead, the Celtics never regained their focus and
Tom Sizemore, the acclaimed actor of intense roles in films like Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, and Pearl Harbor, passed away on Friday at the age of 61. Sizemore's manager, Charles Lago, announced the news and said that Sizemore passed away peacefully in his sleep at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank. His brother, Paul, was at his side when he passed, alongside twin boys Jayden and Jagger.
Sizemore's ex-wife and actress, Maevee Quinlin, expressed her condolences, extending her thoughts and prayers to Sizemore's two sons. His friend and manager, Lago, requested privacy for the family during this difficult time.
Sizemore, a Detroit-born actor, rose to fame in the 80s and 90s with his iconic roles in
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has granted a rare interview to The Times of London, a major establishment newspaper controlled by Rupert Murdoch. The move follows months of speaking almost exclusively with friendly conservative pundits as he prepares a potential presidential run. He has additionally spoken with Mushoch-controlled outlets, including The New York Post, Fox News, and FoxNews.com, while former President Donald J. Trump seems to have vanished from these same media properties.
The interview with The Times of London and the promotional tour for his new memoir (published by Murdoch's HarperCollins) appears to be a reciprocation of the influence Murdoch's media empire has already thrown behind a DeSantis presidential bid. To further court, especially Republican primary voters, DeSantis took Salena Ztio, a conservative New York Post columnist, on a tour of his hometown in Florida and appeared on Fox News for various
Kevin Durant is making his debut with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. After being traded from the Nets in February, Durant's return from a knee injury is much anticipated. The preparation for this event reached its peak on Thursday when Durant participated in a two-hour intense workout and scrimmage with the team at their first official gathering after the All-Star Break. While Durant has been ruled out for Friday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he is expected to make his big return on the upcoming four-game road trip.
Durant is already making an impact on the entire team with his hard work and dedication. His teammate Devin Booker noted that his individual workouts are "something that inspires people to get after it in their own workouts." He went on to add "A lot of teams have one good defender or two good defenders, now you have to find who you're going to put them on."
The San Bernardino Mountains in California are in a state of emergency after destructive winter storms have left several communities stranded and vulnerable. In response to the devastation, the California National Guard have arrived on Thursday, March 2nd, to the area to offer aid in what is expected to be a weeks-long search and rescue attempt.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared the state of emergency in San Bernardino and 12 other counties to support disaster relief efforts in the region, bringing in more snow plows, road crews, and authorizing the California National Guard to mobilize for disaster response. In addition, aerial assets from the National Guard have been placed on standby to assist with rescues if necessary.
Residents of the mountain communities were aided by the hand crews and high-clearance vehicles from Cal Fire who arrived overnight Wednesday and are actively working in close coordination with local fire personnel. The snow has been relentless, dumping up to seven feet in some areas
Today, President Joe Biden's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, revealed that a lesion removed from the President's chest last month tested positive for Basal Cell Carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer. The lesion was safely removed, and no further treatments are required according to O'Connor. All margins were clear of any residual skin cancer cells which indicates that the removal was successful. Additionally, the area has healed nicely.
Basal Cell Carcinoma lesions are considered benign and do not tend to spread or metastasize, unlike more serious forms of skin cancer such as melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma. Fortunately, President Biden's overall health and fitness remain uncompromised. He maintains an exercise regimen of a five-day-a-week workout, and an "extremely detailed" neurologic exam showed no signs of stroke, multiple sclerosis, nor Parkinson's disease.
In the eastern city of Bakhmut, Ukraine, the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian forces and the Russian attackers has taken a treacherous turn. For months, Russian forces have relentlessly laid siege to the industrial city in Donetsk province, leading to heavy casualties on both sides. With the United States announcing $400 million in military aid to Ukraine, the battle for Bakhmut is on the brink of a major victory for Russia.
Volodymyr Nazarenko, a deputy commander in the National Guard of Ukraine, spoke to Ukrainian NV Radio about the dire situation for the embattled city, stating “They [the Russians] take no account of their losses in trying to take the city by assault. The task of our forces in Bakhmut is to inflict as many losses on the enemy as possible. Every metre of Ukrainian land costs hundreds of lives to the enemy.”
As Russia continues its assault
As we expect another round of severe storms this Friday across Kentucky, it is important to prepare and stay safe during the storm. Local utility companies have shared your tips on how to stay safe and minimise damages from power outages.
Before the storm, create an emergency supply kit that can last up to two weeks and includes essentials such as water, non-perishable foods, and medicines. Have portable radios or TVs and a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio on hand to keep track of weather forecasts as well as important information from state and local officials. It is a good idea to charge cellphones, computers, and other electronic devices in advance of storms. Pet owners should make sure to have plans for a place for their pets to stay in case of evacuation.
If a power line falls across a car that you are in, remain in
Cody Rhodes' fast-paced return to WWE since leaving AEW in February 2022 is set to culminate at WrestleMania 39 this April with a shot at the Undisputed Universal Championship. The American Nightmare is likely to face the champion Roman Reigns in the main event of that show.
Rhodes' departure from AEW was an unexpected development since fans had long been debating rumors about him turning heel for a few months prior to his announcement. However, during that period, he held fast to his principles and remained a face character until the very end.
When asked about the matter on the Arn podcast, Anderson stated that there were no hard feelings between Rhodes and AEW President Tony Khan, noting that Khan holds no ill will towards Rhodes because his departure was simply one of those things that happens.
Rhodes has been booked like a star since his return to
Residents of the Creekside Glen trailer park in Crestline, California were left stranded after a winter storm dumped massive amounts of snow on their community in February. Michael Hastings, a resident of the trailer park, said that the main roads leading away from the park are blocked, leaving them cut off from the rest of the town. Roofs of four trailers have collapsed due to the immense weight of the accumulated snow and piles of snow can be found up to six feet deep around Hastings' home.
The parks' only source of food, Goodwin & Sons Market, suffered a major loss after its roof collapsed due to the heavy snow. Fortunately, no one was in the store at the time of the collapse. The resort community, which is largely comprised of seniors and short-term renters, is struggling with the lack of access to food, as the local roads are still unplowed. Plooy, a Crestline resident, said that
On Friday afternoon, Alex Murdaugh, 54, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and their son, Paul Murdaugh, 22. It was a powerful rebuke from a rural South Carolina legal system that his family had dominated for over a century, applying justice to a powerful local family.
Judge Clifton Newman sentenced the former wealthy, influential Southern lawyer in a court room surrounded by reminders of his family’s past in the legal system. A portrait of his grandfather, Randolph Murdaugh, was taken down from a courthouse wall to illustrate the harshness of justice for the Godfather-like figure.
Newman's harsh words for Murdaugh showed how little respect the judge had for his slippery story and repeated lies. Mr. Murdaugh maintained his innocence, despite being seen as instrumental in the tragedy.
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The chief of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has issued a call to the leader of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, to evacuate the eastern city of Bakhmut. Reports indicate that it is almost entirely encircled by Russian forces.
The situation in Bakhmut appears to be extremely precarious, with evidence of Ukraine preparing extensive new defensive positions and large amounts of military traffic on nearby roads. A railway bridge east of the city was destroyed and other footage showed damage to a small road bridge.
Russian authorities have been shelling areas leading west out of Bakhmut in a bid to block Ukrainian forces' access. In a video posted online, Prigozhin claimed his fighters had "practically encircled" the city.
The Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, Oleksiy
President Joe Biden underwent a biopsy last month that confirmed a potential cancerous lesion on the president's chest to be basal cell carcinoma, a common but serious form of skin cancer. The biopsy took place the same day as his annual physical and the area of biopsy has since “healed nicely” according to Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Kevin O'Connor.
Basal cell carcinoma has been known to rarely spread or metastasize, unlike melanomas and squamous cell carcinomas. However, though this type of skin cancer is one of the least dangerous, it should still be taken seriously in order to prevent a worse situation in the future.
In addition to President Biden, the First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has also recently grappled with skin cancer; a lesion was removed from her right eye earlier in the year, as well past presidents have experienced
After a marathon trial that captured the attention of the world, Alex Murdaugh, the 54-year old disgraced South Carolina attorney, was found guilty of murdering his wife and son and sentenced to life in prison Friday night. No impact statements were made during the sentencing.
The jury deliberated for less than 45 minutes, giving Murdaugh little respite before learning his fate. On the guilty verdict being announced, Murdaugh tensed his shoulders, shook lightly, and blinked rapidly. His eldest son Buster, present in the court, had his face in his hands, his eyes squeezed shut and his face reddening. Murdaugh maintained his innocence as the sentence was handed down, claiming he was innocent of the double murder.
Murdaugh’s defense had been that he was innocent and that prosecutors could not tie physical evidence to him, despite the shootings happening 50 miles from
Richard “Alex” Murdaugh, former South Carolina attorney and member of an influential South Carolina family, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the June 2021 murder of his wife and son. Murdaugh, 54, was found guilty of two counts of gunning down wife Maggie, 52 and son Paul, 22, on the family estate. A jury took less than three hours to reach the decision after a five-week trial. Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Murdaugh to life in prison, with terms for both murders to run consecutively, which is the sentence requested by prosecutors who did not seek the death penalty.
Murdaugh’s lawyers plan to appeal the conviction. The extensive media coverage of this case is not surprising given the family's powerful political status, especially in Colleton County, South Carolina, where the trial took place. Members of
On Friday, a Belarusian court convicted Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, renowned human rights advocate and founder of the Viasna human rights center, of smuggling and financing actions that violated public order. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, three associates - Valiantsin Stefanovich nine years, Uladzimir Labkovicz seven years, and Dzmitry Salauyou eight years in absentia - for the same charges.
The proceedings that began in 2020, the same year President Alexander Lukashenko won a disputed electoral victory, were held behind closed doors. Coupled with a brutal crackdown on the protesters, this sentence emphasizes Lukashenko’s authoritarian rule over the ex-Soviet country since 1994.
In photos released by the state news agency Belta, Bialiatksi, clad in black clothes, could be seen standing in a
Monday's soccer game between Lazio and Sampdoria is a must-watch for fans of Italian Serie A. Lazio are fifth in the league, two points from fourth place. Meanwhile, Sampdoria are 19th and eight points away from safety but only 15 matches left to play, making this match a huge opportunity for them to gain some much-needed points.
The game will be streamed live on Paramount+ with kick-off set for 2:45pm ET, on Monday, February 27, 2023. Lazio enter the match as -240 favorites on the money line, while Sampdoria is listed at +700. The draw is priced at +330 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5.
SportsLine analyst Martin Green believes that Lazio should take the victory. As he has generated almost $33,000 for $100 bettors since
American markets began the week on a positive note due to a weaker US dollar. This retreat in the US dollar is likely a response to the the lower-than-expected US durable goods orders (-4.5% month-on-month versus -4% forecast). With lower pricing pressures, a ‘bad news for the economy is good news for the markets’ narrative could be forming. Asian markets followed the US market’s lead, with the Nikkei 225, KOSPI and ASX indices gaining 0.42%, 0.85%, and 0.48% respectively.
The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) figures have buoyed this narrative, with a 52.6 index in February, exceeding initial forecasts. This resulted in a weaker US dollar, which has allowed the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and DJIA to hang just above their respective key 200 day
Residents in Farmersburg and the entire Miami Valley are on high alert as the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of Indiana and Illinois and a Wind Advisory for the entire area. Earlier in the day, a confirmed tornado touched down in Champaign County, Illinois. By 2 pm EST, the Tornado Watch was cancelled. A wind advisory still remains in effect for the entire area until 7 pm EST, which includes the counties of Vermillion, Fountain, Parke, Clay, Vigo, Owen, Putnam, Warren, Montgomery, Belmont, Monroe, Noble, Guernsey and Southeastern Ohio.
The Storm Prediction Center has outlined Southeastern Ohio in a Tornado Watch, which is set to expire at 7 pm this evening. This means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms within the outlined watch area. Those in the area should be cautious and keep an eye out for threatening weather
Northern Alabama is on alert this morning with a severe weather event expected to move through the region overnight. The National Weather Service in Huntsville issued a Tornado Watch until 2 AM Thursday morning and issued a Level 2 Risk out of 5 of severe weather including isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail. The tornado watch covers all of North Alabama and several counties in North-Central Alabama.
Strong to severe storms will move into Northwest Alabama that evening with a potential for strong tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center reported scattered severe storms being likely and isolated storms possible for Central Alabama areas.
Additional risks outside of tornadoes, high winds, and hail include localized flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued for North Alabama as the complex of storms move south and east. Residents are warned to be aware of their surroundings as thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall is likely during the late evening hours.
The dire situation in the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine escalated to grim heights on Friday, as reports emerged that the Russian forces' relentless bombardment and effort to seize the city had Russian mercenary group Wagner's leader, Yevgeniy Prigozhin, claiming "the pincers are closing" on the city. Prigozhin further added in a video posted on Telegram that only one road remains under Ukrainian control, and beckoned Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, to abandon the city.
In the face of aggression from the Russian forces, Ukraine’s soldiers have remained determined and committed to hold the line, with the commander of Kyiv's eastern group of forces, Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky visiting some of his troops in Bakhmut as reported by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. The ministry also stated
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Harris County and more than a dozen other Southeast Texas counties. Along with this, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for College Station and surrounding areas. Wind speeds of up to 70 miles per hour and gusts of up to 45 miles per hour with small hailstones are expected, creating the possibility of tornadoes, hail and gusts of at least 60 miles per hour.
Residents should take precautionary measures and seek shelter immediately. Travel may be difficult due to high profile winds and objects, so drive carefully. Secure any outdoor items and stay alert for updates. As of 1:45 p.m., a line of highly charged storms had developed across the state, while a dust storm then rolled in and blocked visibility.
The watch is expected to last until midnight with rains and gusts lasting up until tomorrow morning. Residents should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions
Two iconic American brands, Nike and Tiffany & Co., have revealed their highly anticipated Nike x Tiffany & Co. sneaker collaboration. On March 7th, the Nike x Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1 1837s will be released globally. These black suede Air Force 1 shoes feature the signature Nike Swoosh in Tiffany Blue, and come in a co-branded Tiffany box. Along with the shoes, a sterling silver accessory line featuring a shoe horn, shoe brush and Tiffany Blue dubrae for the shoelaces will be released. The entire collaboration is expected to range from $250 to $475 USD, with the shoes themselves retailing for $400 USD.
Early releases of the collab have already hit the market, with resale platforms including Stockx, Stadium Goods, GOAT, and Flight Club selling the shoes for upwards of $3
Nobel Peace Prize recipient Ales Bialiatski has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison by a court in Belarus. The sixty-year-old face charges of smuggling and financing “actions grossly violating public order”, according to the Viasna human rights group.
Mr. Bialiatski is the founder of Viasna and was one of three winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. He was arrested in December 2021 following mass protests over disputed presidential elections the previous year. Mr. Bialiatski was accused of smuggling cash into Belarus to fund an opposition activity against the authoritarian rule of Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Mr. Bialiatski's colleagues, Valentin Stefanovich and Vladimir Labkovich, were also sentenced on the same charges. Stefanovich was sentenced to nine
The consumer experience with video content ads has not been going as planned. Issues have become more frequent and consumers have begun noticing their impact. 60% of consumers have been reporting problems such as ad freezing or not finishing loading, video never loading, audio too loud, repetitive ads and content moving around while the ad loads.
According to a survey conducted by ABC News, many consumers have also reported issues with the video player's speed of loading content, preventing or slowing the page loading, and video not starting after the ad. In response to the findings, many companies have started investing in better technologies, such as audio muting technology, AI-powered attention optimization, and improved ad formats.
The survey also highlighted the importance of understanding consumer behavior and preferences when it comes to video ads. Of the consumers surveyed, 20% stated that they experience some sort of technical issues when viewing video content ads, whereas only 8% found that
