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Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterMay 17, 2024, 11:32 PM ETcloseESPN.com NBA Writer since 2010 Covering the Cleveland Cavs for 7 years Author of 2 booksINDIANAPOLIS — When the Indiana Pacers were down 2-0 in their series against the New York Knicks, coach Rick Carlisle challenged the officiating. Facing elimination in Friday’s Game 6, he directly challenged his players.After losing Game 5 in New York by 30 points, Carlisle challenged his team to improve their aggression, focus, and technique. He then subjected them to a grueling video session Thursday, reviewing multiple scenes of the Knicks beating the Pacers on loose balls…
Leading fintech companies outline affordable remittance vision for Pakistani users at Dubai Summit KARACHI: The chief executive of Pakistan’s leading fintech company said at a summit in Dubai on Friday that financial platforms offered by companies like his have the potential to increase remittances into the country, making them more He said the platform could become vital to millions of local households while providing affordable and remote access. JazzCash, a mobile wallet and branchless banking service from Pakistan’s leading telecom operator, was initially launched as ‘MobiCash’ in 2012 and was rebranded four years later. Earlier this week, we announced a…
It was around noon on Harry Hines Boulevard in northwest Dallas. A young woman wearing a short dress and sandals is walking up and down a busy corner in the 2600 block of Southwell Road, talking on the phone. Another woman strolls around Harry Hines wearing a G-string. She spotted her NBC 5 camera and turned around. Managers say this is blatant and in-your-face behavior, even on tough Harry Hines Boulevard, which has a long history of prostitution. One store owner told NBC 5 that Friday mornings are especially busy. The “johns” are paid to cruise for their comrades. “I…
CNN — Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett called Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a “racist” after Thursday night’s tense House Oversight Committee markup quickly devolved into a personal attack. ” he criticized. The Georgia State Commission was in session to proceed with contempt proceedings against Attorney General Merrick Garland over his refusal to provide audio recordings of President Joe Biden’s meeting with Special Counsel Robert Hur. Greene, a Republican, made comments about Crockett’s appearance that sparked outrage. “I think the false eyelashes are ruining what I’m reading,” Green said. “That’s it, this is racism,” Crockett told reporters Friday about the incident.…
Do you love crossword puzzles but don’t have time to sit down all day and solve the full-sized puzzles that appear in the newspaper every day? That’s what Mini is for. A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ famous crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills in much less time each day (the average puzzle is a puzzle that most players It takes just over a minute to solve). The Mini is smaller and simpler than a regular crossword, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easier. Stumbling over a single clue…
Members of the UCLA Academic Senate voted against filing a censure and statement of “no confidence” against UCLA President Gene Block, amid criticism of the university’s response to pro-Palestinian campus camps and acts of violence. It rejected requests to issue a formal disapproval of the leadership. It was attacked by a mob more than two weeks ago.On the “no confidence” resolution, 79 faculty members voted in favor, 103 opposed, five abstained, seven attended but did not vote, and 43% of delegates voted against UCLA’s top leadership.Regarding censure, 88 teachers were in favor, 88 were against, 3 abstained, and 15 attended…
(WGHP) — The numbers are out. Since it was legalized on March 11, sports betting in North Carolina exceeded $1 billion in April. All gambling involves risk. North Carolinians lost about $105 million last month, but there could be big rewards as well. North Carolina man wins $100,000 after buying $5 Scratch at gas station North Carolina will get 18% of the $105 million paid to sportsbooks. If you do the math, North Carolina State got $19 million in April. North Carolina received a total of about $31 million in gross gaming revenue, which is a significant amount in the…
Renowned crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa has expressed positive opinions about Solana (SOL), captivating and exciting the crypto community. In a recent X post, the analyst revealed that Solana could rise further, but it all depends on whether it can break out of its current trading range of $120 to $150. He said the chart looks good, but further action is needed to confirm this bullish trend. Sherpa’s analysis is based on Solana’s recent market trends, which have been unchanged for a month. A phase where prices stabilize and volatility decreases is evidence that a cryptocurrency has entered a healthy period.…
A historic wooden tower is accidentally knocked down by a tourist who used it to winch a vehicle stuck in the mud in California’s Death Valley National Park, federal officials said.The National Park Service said in a statement Thursday that the traveler recently came forward but will not be identified. It is not clear whether any action will be taken against them.The concrete foundation of a 113-year-old tower was freed from its bond to the desert floor on April 19 in Saline Valley, about 250 miles west of Las Vegas, according to the Park Service.Saline Valley Salt Tram Tower No.…
Cullman High School educators and student trainers Anna Hill and Maddie Doyle were recognized with first place at the Alabama Future Teachers Conference for their submission to the “Grow Your Own” video lesson competition. (Cullman City Schools) Kalman, Ara. – Anna Hill and Maddie Doyle, Career Tech students in Cullman High School’s Educator Training Program, won first place at the Alabama Future Teachers Conference for their entry in the “Grow Yourself” video lesson competition. The pair beat out more than 50 applicants across the state to win. The competition involved Cullman High School students creating potential…