Why Pelicans' hiring of Joe Dumars is one of the most puzzling front office moves in recent NBA history

New Orleans Pelicans tap Joe Dumars to lead basketball operations

The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Joe Dumars as their executive vice president of basketball operations

ABC News - 16h

Pelicans expected to retain coach Willie Green after replacing exec David Griffin with Joe Dumars, per reports

Green reportedly has the support of team ownership

CBS Sports - 10h

'Wild time': Wall Street strategists warn of uncertain outlook amid Trump's tariffs

Tariffs set off one of the most volatile trading periods in Wall Street history.

ABC News - 13h

Rome derby clashes likened to 'urban warfare' with 24 police officers injured

The toll from clashes between violent fans and police ahead of the Rome derby includes 24 police officers injured, one arrest and at least 40,000 euros in damaged garbage dumpsters

ABC News - 1d

‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power

It was not immediately clear why every generating plant on the island went offline Wednesday. Puerto Rico has a history of problems with its electricity supply.

The New York Times - 6h

Trump's would-be assassin Ryan Routh can hire expert to check rifle

Ryan Routh — who was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump last September — can hire an expert to examine the rifle recovered from the scene, a judge ruled.

CBS News - 1d

Free NBA DFS picks: Optimizer reveals Wednesday, April 16 projections for FanDuel, DraftKings

SportsLine's NBA DFS Optimizer has revealed its top NBA DFS values for Wednesday's NBA Play-In Tournament games

CBS Sports - 11h

Best NBA player props, odds for Wednesday, April 16: Use Bam Adebayo, Domantas Sabonis for NBA Play-In picks

SportsLine's computer model has revealed three free NBA prop picks for Wednesday's 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament games after evaluating the latest NBA odds

CBS Sports - 11h

US Dollar Keeps Falling as Trump’s Tariffs Rattle Investors

President Trump’s tariff blitz has rattled investors and shaken their faith in one of the most reliable and ubiquitous assets in the world economy.

The New York Times - 1d

2025 NBA Playoffs schedule: TV coverage, complete bracket, dates, game times, where to watch postseason games

The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs starts on Saturday

CBS Sports - 11h

A crack in the manosphere: Joe Rogan’s guests are revolting | Sam Wolfson

Signs of discontent are appearing as the podcaster’s friends turn against him and Elon Musk. How long before he changes his mind?. Sam Harris is the kind of guest Joe Rogan loves to have on his ...

The Guardian - 21h

Heat vs. Bulls odds, prediction, time: 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament picks, April 16 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Wednesday's 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament matchup

CBS Sports - 11h

Celtics star Jaylen Brown received injections in right knee, coach Joe Mazzulla says

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has confirmed a report that Jaylen Brown received injections during the week to help his troublesome right knee that’s limited his playing time the past month

ABC News - 3d

How Black poets built the 'centrifugal force' in modern American literature

Founded in 1996 by a pair of Black poets who felt isolated in predominantly white literary spaces, Cave Canem has become one of the most influential literary organizations in the U.S.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Why Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft process, stardom are like nothing we've seen before

Too confident? Too famous? Here's what former Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders faced and why he's sure he'll succeed.

ESPN - 18h

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eyeing summer move for Delap

Chelsea are pushing to sign Ipswich Town's Liam Delap ahead of a potential summer move. Transfer Talk has the latest news and gossip.

ESPN - 8h

Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the US over tariffs

Hong Kong’s post office will stop shipping small parcels to the United States after Washington announced plans to charge tariffs on small-value parcels from the southern Chinese city

ABC News - 1d

The 25 most memorable moments we saw at Coachella 2025

From Lady Gaga's rock opera to surprise appearances by Queen's Brian May and politician Bernie Sanders, these are the most memorable things our staff saw at Coachella's first weekend.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Are You the Only One Who’s Broke? Or Is It ‘Money Dysmorphia’?

The ‘boom boom’ aesthetic meets the gloom and doom of market turmoil.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump Is the One Who ‘Played It Wrong’ on Tariffs

Trump thinks he holds all the cards in this high-stakes game, but he’s wrong.

The New York Times - 1h

2025 RBC Heritage one and done picks, sleepers, rankings: Top PGA Tour predictions, expert golf betting advice

Mike McClure locked in his Players one and done picks and PGA Tour golf predictions for the RBC Heritage 2025 at Harbour Town Golf Links

CBS Sports - 11h

Why Antitrust Breakups of Google and Meta Could Be Difficult

For the first time since the late 1990s Microsoft case, federal trials are weighing antitrust breakups, a tactic that harks back to Standard Oil.

The New York Times - 1d

Here's why Americans still love McMansions

Large, cheaply built suburban homes, often called McMansions, are popular among American homebuyers.

CNBC - 17h

Here's why retirees shouldn't fully ditch stocks

Retirees need at least some stocks in their portfolios to ensure they don't run out of money later, experts said.

CNBC - 15h

Spencer Strider makes MLB strikeout history in Braves ace's first major-league start since 2024 UCL surgery

Strider allowed two runs in five innings against the Blue Jays Wednesday

CBS Sports - 11h

How Tennessee coach Josh Heupel scored one for coaches everywhere

By refusing quarterback Nico Iamaleava's NIL demand, Heupel and Tennessee took a stand for the good of the program.

ESPN - 15h

Junior Caminero homers as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3

Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 8–3 in front of a sellout crowd of 10,046 at George M

ABC News - 3d

Trump Moves to Put New Tariffs on Computer Chips and Drugs

Citing a national security statute, the administration has begun a process to investigate the impact of imported semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

The New York Times - 2d

A nation behind bars: Why has Israel imprisoned 10,000 Palestinians?

Yahoo News - 2h

DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings

The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds safely, is facing a substantial number of job reductions.

The New York Times - 2d

Is the stock market open on Good Friday? Does the post office deliver mail?

Bond markets will close early on Thursday. Here’s what else you need to know.

MarketWatch - 4h

What If Mark Zuckerberg Had Not Bought Instagram and WhatsApp?

Meta’s antitrust trial, in which the government contends the company killed competition by buying young rivals, hinges on unknowable alternate versions of Silicon Valley history.

The New York Times - 1d

NBA play-in tournament: Thompson’s 23 helps Mavericks eliminate Kings

Thompson and Mavericks defeat Kings 120-106 Heat beat Bulls 109-90 to advance in play-in Klay Thompson scored 16 of his 23 points in Dallas’ dominant second quarter to get redemption for his dud ...

The Guardian - 5h

Biden says "we can't go on like this as a divided nation"

Former President Joe Biden spoke at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago about Social Security.

CBS News - 1d

This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it

Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...

ABC News - 6d

Theaters want you to wait longer to stream movies. Why that probably won't happen

Top theater lobbyist Michael O'Leary called for a minimum theatrical window for 45 days. But many say it's too late to turn back time.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Sam Altman at TED 2025: Inside the most uncomfortable — and important — AI interview of the year

At TED 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced tough questions on AI ethics, artist compensation, and the risks of autonomous agents in a tense interview with TED’s Chris Anderson, revealing new details ...

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