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Marcus Smart calls himself Lakers Swiss Army knife after Game 1
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this past summer after his previous contract had been bought out, plenty of people were skeptical that he would make a difference. He was coming off a couple of injury-riddled seasons, and the sense was that he was in definite decline, especially on the defensive end.
But the 32-year-old has been the Lakers' X-factor this season, not just on defense but in multiple other facets of the game. In their playoff opener on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, he scored
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this past summer after his previous contract had been bought out, plenty of people were skeptical that he would make a difference. He was coming off a couple of injury-riddled seasons, and the sense was that he was in definite decline, especially on the defensive end.
But the 32-year-old has been the Lakers' X-factor this season, not just on defense but in multiple other facets of the game. In their playoff opener on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, he scored
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Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices
Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues.
More than 61% of the Lower 48 states is in moderate to exceptional drought — including 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West — according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It's the highest levels for this time of year since the drought monitor began in 2000.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm
Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues.
More than 61% of the Lower 48 states is in moderate to exceptional drought — including 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West — according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It's the highest levels for this time of year since the drought monitor began in 2000.
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Oil price plunge on US-Iran peace hopes to give rupee, bonds some breather
By Dharamraj Dhutia and Jaspreet Kalra
MUMBAI, April 20 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee and government bonds this week will be comforted by a drop in oil prices even as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill, days before a ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to expire.
Brent crude oil prices fell sharply on Friday and could experience fresh volatility this week after U.S. President Donald Trump said his envoys would return to Pakistan for fresh talks with Iran, while threatenin
By Dharamraj Dhutia and Jaspreet Kalra
MUMBAI, April 20 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee and government bonds this week will be comforted by a drop in oil prices even as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill, days before a ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to expire.
Brent crude oil prices fell sharply on Friday and could experience fresh volatility this week after U.S. President Donald Trump said his envoys would return to Pakistan for fresh talks with Iran, while threatenin
10 hours ago
Fake 20mph claims and bogus manifesto among election misinformation
Claims about the real cost of the 20mph policy and a fake political party manifesto are among the misinformation about Welsh politics being shared online by prominent accounts in the build-up to the Senedd election, the BBC has found.
The examples come from pages seen by BBC Wales' undercover voters and include one account which brands itself as a "trusted news source for Welsh communities" while actually acting as an unofficial party support page.
The project tracks what a group of fictional voters are seeing online; the
Claims about the real cost of the 20mph policy and a fake political party manifesto are among the misinformation about Welsh politics being shared online by prominent accounts in the build-up to the Senedd election, the BBC has found.
The examples come from pages seen by BBC Wales' undercover voters and include one account which brands itself as a "trusted news source for Welsh communities" while actually acting as an unofficial party support page.
The project tracks what a group of fictional voters are seeing online; the
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SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO Is Coming: These 6 Stocks Will Ride the New ***** e Economy Into Orbit
SpaceX confidentially filed for its IPO on April 1, and quickly raised its target valuation above $2 trillion. That would dwarf Saudi Aramco’s record $29.4 billion raise in 2019 and could bring in as much as $75 billion. Morgan Stanley just released a list of 60 public companies across the full ***** e supply chain — the ***** e 60 — that stand to capitalize on the opportunity, everything from raw materials to satellite services.
While all the names on that list stand to gain something from broa
SpaceX confidentially filed for its IPO on April 1, and quickly raised its target valuation above $2 trillion. That would dwarf Saudi Aramco’s record $29.4 billion raise in 2019 and could bring in as much as $75 billion. Morgan Stanley just released a list of 60 public companies across the full ***** e supply chain — the ***** e 60 — that stand to capitalize on the opportunity, everything from raw materials to satellite services.
While all the names on that list stand to gain something from broa
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Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran
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17 hours ago
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it
NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA, when the fiery display peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
The show will be visible across the globe, but views will be best in the Northern Hemisphere. And there’s no risk of the crescent moon photobombing the Lyrid shower. It’ll set before the fun starts.
Meteor showers happen when the Earth plows through
NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA, when the fiery display peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
The show will be visible across the globe, but views will be best in the Northern Hemisphere. And there’s no risk of the crescent moon photobombing the Lyrid shower. It’ll set before the fun starts.
Meteor showers happen when the Earth plows through
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Winning the war in Ukraine is about more than just numbers
A common question the media asks is how much money Russia has left to sustain the war against Ukraine. In response, experts discuss the burgeoning budget deficit, high interest rates, anemic investment and the fact that war costs have caused sharp reductions in public sector salaries, pensions, health and education.
Everyone is waiting for a gamechanger that hasn’t arrived yet. The recent increase in the global oil price offers only marginal benefit to Russia, since 20 to 40 percent of its oil export capacity has been rendered at l
A common question the media asks is how much money Russia has left to sustain the war against Ukraine. In response, experts discuss the burgeoning budget deficit, high interest rates, anemic investment and the fact that war costs have caused sharp reductions in public sector salaries, pensions, health and education.
Everyone is waiting for a gamechanger that hasn’t arrived yet. The recent increase in the global oil price offers only marginal benefit to Russia, since 20 to 40 percent of its oil export capacity has been rendered at l
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SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO Is Coming: These 6 Stocks Will Ride the New ***** e Economy Into Orbit
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) reported record 2025 revenue of $602M, up 38% year-over-year, with a $49B market cap driven by its vertical integration across launch vehicles, ***** ecraft systems, and orbital infrastructure. AST ***** eMobile (ASTS) generated $70.9M in 2025 revenue with guidance for $150M-$200M in 2026 and $1.2B in contracted revenue as it builds a ***** e-based cellular broadband network. Planet Labs (PL) posted record fiscal 2026 revenue of $307.7M, up 26% year-over-year, with a $900M backl
1 day ago
Britain is the most inflation-prone nation in the G7. That was true before the Iran war
Heavy reliance on imported energy and food leaves the UK extremely vulnerable
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1 day ago
Which European countries will be the richest by 2030?
Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is one of the most widely used tools for comparing economies — and across much of Europe, the trajectory is upward.
But a rising figure does not always mean a country is pulling ahead of its peers: rankings shift as all economies move together. Where a country sits in the table often tells a more useful story than the raw number.
So which European countries are expected to lead in GDP per capita by 2030, and are any significant shifts on the way?
Euronews Business has examined IMF World Economic
Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is one of the most widely used tools for comparing economies — and across much of Europe, the trajectory is upward.
But a rising figure does not always mean a country is pulling ahead of its peers: rankings shift as all economies move together. Where a country sits in the table often tells a more useful story than the raw number.
So which European countries are expected to lead in GDP per capita by 2030, and are any significant shifts on the way?
Euronews Business has examined IMF World Economic
1 day ago
Iran War Live News Updates: Ships Attacked as Iranian Forces Declare Strait of Hormuz Closed
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1 day ago
WWE WrestleMania 42 Results As Liv Morgan Quickly Defeats Stephanie Vaquer
Liv Morgan has carried the Judgment Day faction on Raw. (Credit: Mike Marques/WWE via Getty Images)
Liv Morgan made her shocking WWE return at Survivor Series last November with her sights set on WrestleMania 42.
Just two months later, the Judgment Day star won her first-ever Royal Rumble match to secure her spot in a guaranteed world ****** le match at WWE’s flagship PLE. Morgan ultimately chose to target Raw’s Stephanie Vaquer and the Women’s World Championship in her quest to bring gold to the Judgment Day.
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Liv Morgan has carried the Judgment Day faction on Raw. (Credit: Mike Marques/WWE via Getty Images)
Liv Morgan made her shocking WWE return at Survivor Series last November with her sights set on WrestleMania 42.
Just two months later, the Judgment Day star won her first-ever Royal Rumble match to secure her spot in a guaranteed world ****** le match at WWE’s flagship PLE. Morgan ultimately chose to target Raw’s Stephanie Vaquer and the Women’s World Championship in her quest to bring gold to the Judgment Day.
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1 day ago
Amid wars and soaring energy prices, IMF says the global economy is on the brink of recession
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Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you're looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer better returns, and they may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card access. This makes these accounts ideal for holding
7 days ago
Jaguars doing homework on quarterbacks in 2026 NFL draft class
The Jacksonville Jaguars are doing their homework on the 2026 NFL draft's quarterback class.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Justin Melo, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer met virtually with the Jaguars. As we discussed recently, the Jaguars won't be hosting prospects on official pre-draft visits.
Let's take a closer look at what Altmyer could bring to the Jaguars.
There aren't many quarterbacks in this draft cycle who will have more experience than Altmyer. After starting his career at Ole Miss, Altmyer spent the l
The Jacksonville Jaguars are doing their homework on the 2026 NFL draft's quarterback class.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Justin Melo, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer met virtually with the Jaguars. As we discussed recently, the Jaguars won't be hosting prospects on official pre-draft visits.
Let's take a closer look at what Altmyer could bring to the Jaguars.
There aren't many quarterbacks in this draft cycle who will have more experience than Altmyer. After starting his career at Ole Miss, Altmyer spent the l
7 days ago
Former NFL, UFL player Chris Payton-Jones dies at 30
Chris Payton-Jones, a former cornerback in the NFL and UFL, has died. He was 30.
Via Justin Barney of News4Jax, Payton-Jones was involved in a car accident on Saturday night.
Undrafted out of Nebraska in 2018, Payton-Jones played for the Cardinals, Lions, Vikings, and ******* ans. He appeared in 29 regular-season games, with six starts.
He played for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL in 2023. He then played for the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks in 2024 and 2025.
“Chris was a beloved teammate and leader in the locker room, who demonstra
Chris Payton-Jones, a former cornerback in the NFL and UFL, has died. He was 30.
Via Justin Barney of News4Jax, Payton-Jones was involved in a car accident on Saturday night.
Undrafted out of Nebraska in 2018, Payton-Jones played for the Cardinals, Lions, Vikings, and ******* ans. He appeared in 29 regular-season games, with six starts.
He played for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL in 2023. He then played for the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks in 2024 and 2025.
“Chris was a beloved teammate and leader in the locker room, who demonstra
7 days ago
Ex-NFL player Chris Payton-Jones dead at 30 after horror Florida car accident
FORMER NFL player Chris Payton-Jones has died in a horror car crash at the age of 30.
The football star passed away following the incident on Saturday night, when the car he was driving was involved in a head-on smash.
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7 days ago
Detroit Lions NFL Draft Injury Report: Louisville WR Chris Bell
In my Lions' Draft Need ******* ysis Series, the WR position scored a 0/10 need. That doesn't mean the Lions won't draft one if a top prospect falls to them. One such option is Chris Bell who is a highly-rated WR but is currently recovering from an ACL tear.
Here is the excerpt from my medical report on Chris Bell:
(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy
In my Lions' Draft Need ******* ysis Series, the WR position scored a 0/10 need. That doesn't mean the Lions won't draft one if a top prospect falls to them. One such option is Chris Bell who is a highly-rated WR but is currently recovering from an ACL tear.
Here is the excerpt from my medical report on Chris Bell:
(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy
7 days ago
Formula 1 Is Gunning for a Return to India After a 13-Year Hiatus
After a 13-year dry spell, the Indian government is actively fighting for F1’s return to the Buddh International Circuit.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has confirmed the government is tackling the very issues that drove the sport away after the 2013 season.
The original Indian Grand Prix, which ran from 2011 to 2013, was a fan favorite, with Sebastian Vettel winning all three races. However, the event was ruined by financial and bureaucratic issues, primarily a dispute over whether F1 should be taxed as entertainm
After a 13-year dry spell, the Indian government is actively fighting for F1’s return to the Buddh International Circuit.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has confirmed the government is tackling the very issues that drove the sport away after the 2013 season.
The original Indian Grand Prix, which ran from 2011 to 2013, was a fan favorite, with Sebastian Vettel winning all three races. However, the event was ruined by financial and bureaucratic issues, primarily a dispute over whether F1 should be taxed as entertainm
Formula 1 Is Gunning for a Return to India After a 13-Year Hiatus - Yahoo Sports
After a 13-year dry spell, the Indian government is actively fighting for F1’s return to the Buddh International Circuit. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has confirmed the government is tackling the very issues that drove the sport away after the…
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7 days ago
Bitcoin Falls To $70,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop 1% On Geopolitical Uncertainty
Bitcoin dropped to $70,000 after briefly touching $73,000 over the weekend, as renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on market sentiment; liquidations stand at $184.36 million over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin ETFs saw $256.8 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $64.95 million in net inflows.
Meme coin market capitalization is down 1.4% over the past 24 hours at $34.3 billion
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Trader CyrilXBT explained Bitcoin remains range-bound between $68,000–$76,000, with
Bitcoin dropped to $70,000 after briefly touching $73,000 over the weekend, as renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on market sentiment; liquidations stand at $184.36 million over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin ETFs saw $256.8 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $64.95 million in net inflows.
Meme coin market capitalization is down 1.4% over the past 24 hours at $34.3 billion
Trader Commentary:
Trader CyrilXBT explained Bitcoin remains range-bound between $68,000–$76,000, with
9 days ago
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NFL Draft's most interesting teams: How can the Cowboys turn their picks into...
The Dallas Cowboys have an extra first-round pick in the NFL Draft. It didn’t come for free.
The Cowboys’ own pick is 12th overall. The other pick will be 20th, coming from the Green Bay Packers as part of the Micah Parsons trade. Parsons is gone, but having the extra first makes Dallas one of the more interesting teams in this draft.
The Cowboys have to make those firsts count. They aren’t on the clock again until the 92nd pick, late in the third round. And if those picks help right away, it might make the d
The Dallas Cowboys have an extra first-round pick in the NFL Draft. It didn’t come for free.
The Cowboys’ own pick is 12th overall. The other pick will be 20th, coming from the Green Bay Packers as part of the Micah Parsons trade. Parsons is gone, but having the extra first makes Dallas one of the more interesting teams in this draft.
The Cowboys have to make those firsts count. They aren’t on the clock again until the 92nd pick, late in the third round. And if those picks help right away, it might make the d
12 days ago
Stock market today: Dow soars over 1,000 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge on news of 2-week US-Iran...
US stocks surged on Wednesday, while oil prices cratered amid relief after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that could lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) soared 2.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) vaulted 3.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) jumped 2.9%, or over 1,300 points.
Global markets saw a return of risk appetite after President Trump called for a two-week suspension in hostilities in return for Tehra
US stocks surged on Wednesday, while oil prices cratered amid relief after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that could lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) soared 2.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) vaulted 3.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) jumped 2.9%, or over 1,300 points.
Global markets saw a return of risk appetite after President Trump called for a two-week suspension in hostilities in return for Tehra
12 days ago
ESPN projects Detroit Lions' first-round NFL draft pick based on intel
Popular ESPN NFL ****** yst Peter Schrager shared his first 2026 NFL mock draft based upon intel he's received from sources around the league.
The prevailing thought surrounding the Detroit Lions' first-round pick at No. 17 overall is that the organization will look to fill the void at offensive tackle following Taylor Decker's release or that the Lions will find help at EDGE opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
Schrager's initial mock draft has the Lions looking a slightly different direction, though. Schrager forecasts Penn St
Popular ESPN NFL ****** yst Peter Schrager shared his first 2026 NFL mock draft based upon intel he's received from sources around the league.
The prevailing thought surrounding the Detroit Lions' first-round pick at No. 17 overall is that the organization will look to fill the void at offensive tackle following Taylor Decker's release or that the Lions will find help at EDGE opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
Schrager's initial mock draft has the Lions looking a slightly different direction, though. Schrager forecasts Penn St
12 days ago
12 days ago
Four Mistakes the Bears Can't Afford to Make in the 2026 NFL Draft
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The annual NFL draft is usually a glorified guessing game for the league's general managers, especially beyond the first few picks. They have to hope that their scouting departments did a good job of evaluating players, then trust that these players will live up to expectations. For the Chicago Bears, general manager Ryan Poles struggled to find impact starters early in his career, but that changed with the Bears' 2025 NFL draft class.
The Bears are going to need a similarily dominant draft class from Poles
In this story:
The annual NFL draft is usually a glorified guessing game for the league's general managers, especially beyond the first few picks. They have to hope that their scouting departments did a good job of evaluating players, then trust that these players will live up to expectations. For the Chicago Bears, general manager Ryan Poles struggled to find impact starters early in his career, but that changed with the Bears' 2025 NFL draft class.
The Bears are going to need a similarily dominant draft class from Poles
12 days ago
Stefon Diggs Gets Big Insider Update Amid Vikings Speculation
The Minnesota Vikings need to find their WR3 for the 2026 NFL season after the departure of Jalen Nailor this offseason. Nailor would leave via free agency for the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving a major hole in the Vikings’ wide receiver depth chart.
With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, the Vikings have a couple of options: Draft a player, trade for a wideout, or sign a veteran wide receiver. Moreover, there are plenty of big names that would be ideal for Minnesota to slide behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, one of them bei
The Minnesota Vikings need to find their WR3 for the 2026 NFL season after the departure of Jalen Nailor this offseason. Nailor would leave via free agency for the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving a major hole in the Vikings’ wide receiver depth chart.
With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, the Vikings have a couple of options: Draft a player, trade for a wideout, or sign a veteran wide receiver. Moreover, there are plenty of big names that would be ideal for Minnesota to slide behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, one of them bei
