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NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.
2 days ago in National, Trending
First 7 jurors are chosen for Trump’s hush money criminal trial; 11 more still needed
The first seven jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were seated Tuesday after lawyers grilled the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide who can sit in fair judgment of the former president.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected
Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise.
3 days ago in Olympics, Trending
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.
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2 weeks ago in Features
Even in the age of Google Earth, people still buy globes. Here’s why they remain so alluring
In the age of Google Earth, watches that triangulate and cars with built-in GPS, there's something about a globe — a spherical representation of the world in miniature — that somehow endures.
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure
The total solar eclipse is quickly approaching. While you prepare to hit the road towards the path of total darkness or anticipate hours of traffic coming out of your watch party, you'll need something to listen to. And we've got your back.
2 weeks ago in Features
Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists’ rights
The letter, while acknowledging the creative possibilities of new AI technology, addresses some of its threats to human artistry.
2 weeks ago in Features
After welcoming guests for 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino’s final day has arrived
After welcoming guests for 67 years, the doors to the Las Vegas Strip's third-oldest casino will be chained shut at noon Tuesday and demolition is slated for October to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium — part of the city's latest rebrand as a hub for sports entertainment.
Lifestyle
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old
Using genes from coffee plants around the world, researchers built a family tree for the world's most popular type of coffee, known to scientists as Coffea arabica and to coffee lovers simply as "arabica."
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says
If you're feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
Got kids? Here’s what to know about filing your 2023 taxes
There are a few tax tips parents of children 17 and under should keep in mind before filing, tax pros say. Here's what to know.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion
Instagram says it's deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.
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14 hours ago in Entertainment
Hugh Grant says he took ‘enormous sum’ to settle suit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid
Hugh Grant accepted "an enormous sum of money" to settle a lawsuit accusing The Sun tabloid of unlawfully tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home to snoop on him, the actor said Wednesday after the agreement was announced in court.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
‘I was afraid for my life’ — Orlando Bloom puts himself in peril for new TV series
Orlando Bloom wanted to test himself for his latest adventure project. Not by eating something gross or visiting a new country. He wanted to risk death — with not one but three extreme sports.
24 hours ago in Entertainment
After 40 years in Park City, Sundance exploring options for 2027 film festival and beyond
The Sundance Film Festival may not always call Park City, Utah, home. The Sundance Institute has started to explore the possibility of other U.S. locations to host the independent film festival starting in 2027, the organization said Wednesday.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Travis Kelce named host of ‘Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?’ for Prime Video
Travis Kelce's NFL off-season with the Kansas City Chiefs has been a busy one. The Super Bowl LVIII-winning tight end is the host of a new game show called "Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?" for Prime Video, the streaming service confirmed Tuesday.