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NBA contenders don't fear the Thunder -- here are 22 reasons they should
Underestimate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and West-leading Oklahoma City at your own peril.ESPN - 1d -
Still think the Thunder aren't ready to win a title? You're wrong
Oklahoma City showed all the toughness, poise and confidence it will need to succeed in the playoffs while sweeping the season series from Boston.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Thunder clinch playoff spot by passing Celtics test
The Thunder clinched a playoff berth against a defending-champion Celtics team that has achieved what Oklahoma City hopes to accomplish.ESPN - 18h -
Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake
Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.BBC News - 15h -
Naples struck by 4.4-magnitude quake causing minor damage and light injuries
The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday that caused only minor damageABC News - 14h -
Comcast signs $3-billion deal to keep Olympics on NBC through 2036
The contract extension will allow NBCUniversal to broadcast the 2034 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City on NBC and streaming service PeacockLos Angeles Times - 7h -
Was Thunder-Celtics an NBA Finals preview?
Oklahoma City prevailed 118-112 in a blockbuster matchup between two finals favorites.ESPN - 6h -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Celtics with Converse logo after Thunder's win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Boston Celtics with Converse logo after the Oklahoma City Thunder's win.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Former Raiders QB Gardner Minshew jumps to AFC West Rival
Gardner Minshew was released by the Raiders after one season and quickly finds a new home with the rival Kansas City Chiefs.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Canadian police identify remains of murdered Indigenous woman at landfill
Police said they had identified Morgan Harris, 39, and had also found more remains of another person. Canadian police have identified the remains of a murdered Indigenous woman at a landfill and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pogacar beats Pidcock in Strade epic despite crash
World champion Tadej Pogacar recovers from a crash to hold off Tom Pidcock and retain his Strade Bianche title with another famous victory.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Guatemala's Volcano of Fire erupts and forces evacuations
Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at riskABC News - 3d -
Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.CBS News - 3d -
Former Rep. Katie Porter launches run for California governor
Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter is running for governor of California, injecting another well-known name into the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.NBC News - 2d -
Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
Waymo on Tuesday announced it is expanding its service to include another 27 square miles of coverage around the San Francisco Bay Area.NBC News - 2d -
Chips Grant Staff Asked ‘Demeaning’ IQ Questions Before Layoffs Hit
Asking an on-the-job employee whether they’re smart enough to do their work is bizarre. But it’s apparently another tactic in the administration’s quest to shrink the federal workforce.Inc. - 2d -
Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO
"Don't chop and change just because you're trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration," says DBS Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan.CNBC - 1d -
Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week
Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.CNBC - 1d -
In the slender and lovely 'The Actor,' an amnesiac clings to his identity
'Anomalisa' co-director Duke Johnson returns with another surreal romance about a lost soul, this one starring André Holland, Gemma Chan and Toby Jones.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Roomba vacuum maker iRobot warns it may go bust, sending stock down 30%
After its latest financial figures were worse than forecast, the company said there’s “substantial doubt” it can survive another 12 months.MarketWatch - 1d -
Stephen Curry's hot streak is exactly why the Warriors went all-in with Jimmy Butler
Curry, who is two shots away from yet another piece of long-distance history, is on the kind of heater that few players in the league can match.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Trump Tariffs and Trade Wars Leave Investors, Once Optimistic, Feeling Apprehensive
On Tuesday, President Trump sent markets into another tailspin by announcing additional tariffs on Canada, suggesting a falling stock market is no longer the bulwark investors had hoped.The New York Times - 10h -
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Find
Elon Musk’s group obscured the details of some new claims on its website, despite promises of transparency. But The Times was still able to detect another batch of mistakes.The New York Times - 7h -
South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail
A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports FridayABC News - 6d -
Britain's Matt Weston is the slider to catch at men's skeleton world championship in Lake Placid
Matt Weston’s lead in the men’s skeleton world championship grew to 1.65 seconds going into the fourth and final run later Friday at Mount Van HoevenbergABC News - 6d -
European leaders downplay skepticism from Trump about NATO solidarity
European Union leaders on Friday downplayed skepticism from U.S. President Donald Trump about solidarity among NATO membersABC News - 6d -
Cassie Porter, Nasa Hataoka share LPGA lead through 36 holes in China
Cassie Porter and Nasa Hataoka were atop the leaderboard with a one-shot lead Friday after the second round of the Blue Bay LPGA.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Apple delays Siri AI improvements to 2026
"It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year," the company said Friday.CNBC - 6d -
When will the Department of Education be dissolved? Secretary McMahon doesn't know
Linda McMahon said Friday that President Donald Trump "intends" to sign an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education -- but it's still unclear when.ABC News - 6d -
Delaware wins 80-76 against Stony Brook in Coastal Athletic Association Tournament
Led by Erik Timko's 19 points, the Delaware Blue Hens defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves 80-76 in the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament on FridayABC News - 6d -
Palantir delivers first two AI-enabled systems to U.S. Army
Palantir is rolling out the first two artificial intelligence-enabled systems as part of its $178 million contract with the U.S. Army, the company said Friday.CNBC - 6d -
Plotnikov's 23 help Hofstra beat North Carolina A&T 77-55 in Coastal Athletic Association Tournament
Led by German Plotnikov's 23 points, the Hofstra Pride defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies 77-55 in the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament on FridayABC News - 6d -
Lundblade's 14 lead Belmont over Illinois State in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament 76-63
Led by Tyler Lundblade's 14 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 76-63 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on FridayABC News - 6d -
MLS Cup champ Galaxy out of GAM salary space
Reigning MLS Cup champion the LA Galaxy has exhausted its supply of 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM), MLS announced on Friday.ESPN - 5d -
NWSL confirms probe into Bay FC coaching staff
An investigation has been opened into the technical staff of Bay FC, National Women's Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman confirmed on Friday.ESPN - 5d -
Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup
President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.ESPN - 5d -
Red Wings Fall 5–2 in Washington, Feeling of Deja Vu Now Unavoidable
On Friday night in Washington, the Detroit Red Wings lost their fifth straight game, all of them in regulation, falling 5–2 to the Capitals.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
At Least 12 Injured in Toronto Pub Shooting
The pub, Piper Arms, was hosting its opening night on Friday when three men walked in and “opened fire indiscriminately” before escaping by car, the police said.The New York Times - 5d -
HHS sends all employees a $25,000 voluntary buyout offer
Health and Human Services employees were offered voluntary buyouts to resign from their jobs on Friday night, according to a person who received the email and an administration official.NBC News - 5d -
WATCH: 3rd eaglet is officially here
The third eaglet finally hatched Friday night in Big Bear, California, as many watched on the Big Bear bald eagle live nest cam.ABC News - 4d
