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

Millions of years ago, the megalodon ruled the oceans – why did it disappear?

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When did the megalodon shark go extinct, and why? – Landon, age 10
Imagine traveling back in time and observing the oceans of 5 million years ago.
As you stand on an ancient shoreline, you see several small whales in the distance, gliding along the surface of an ancient sea.
Suddenly, and without warning, an enormous creature erupts out of the depths.

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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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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

HOUSTON (AP) — Never-before-glimpsed views of the moon’s far side. Check. Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene. Check. New distance record for humanity. Check.
With NASA’s lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash thanks to Artemis II, the world is wondering: What’s next? And how do you top that?
“To people all around the world who look up and dream about what is possible, the long wait is over,” NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said as he introduced Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, pilot

Cramer says Tuesday’s stock market action gives investors a glimpse of the U.S. economy’s fate if Ir...

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Want to know what’s next for the economy if the U.S.-Iran war persists? CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday’s stock market action gave investors a warning.
Despite eking out a small last-minute gain, the S&P 500
was down for most of the session as President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to strike a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz approached with little signs of progress, dimming hopes of a resolution between the two countries. Trum

Why Fernando Mendoza will not be attending 2026 NFL Draft: Probable No. 1 pick to skip trip to...

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza said he will not be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the 2026 NFL Draft, per Adam Schefter. Instead, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick will be in his hometown of Miami, Florida, with friends.
Mendoza is coming off a Heisman-winning season at Indiana

Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks told NEWSMAX that her likely Democrat opponent, Christina Bohannan, is "too extreme and radical to be in Congress."

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SD debate: debates on data centers, economy, Noem

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Businessman Toby Doeden, Rep. Jon Hansen, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and Gov. Larry Rhoden took the stage in the KELOLAND studio Tuesday. The candidates debated several topics, including tax reform, data centers, affordability, and South Dakota’s previous governor, Kristi Noem.
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On June 2, South Dakota Republicans will select a candidate to run for governor.
Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday’s debate.
During the debate the question regarding how they will reverse

Virat Kohli, RCB return to M Chinnaswamy for first training session: Who did what?

BENGALURU: Nine months after a homecoming that ended in tragedy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, beginning preparations for the Indian Premier League, which begins here on March 28.

A small but vocal group of fans gathered outside the stadium to welcome the players as the RCB contingent arrived around 4.30 pm. The session lasted two hours before rain forced an early wrap at 6.30 pm.

The spotlight, unsurprisingly, was on Virat Kohli. The former captai

PGA Tour dedicates Deane Beman Den to honor former commissioner

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The British Amateur trophy, a check for his first payday earned on the PGA Tour for a whopping $500, a silver tray for winning the Masters Par-3 Contest in 1960, a key to the city of Fort Worth, Texas, the gold pen that signed deals big and small. Those were among the mementos from a life well lived in golf by Deane Beman as both a player and administrator on the PGA Tour.
On Tuesday, the Tour unveiled the Deane Beman Den, dedicating the previously known Den ******* e inside Tour Headquarter

Bitcoin Surprises as Oasis of Calm While Iran War Jolts Markets

(Bloomberg) -- Cryptocurrencies have stood out as winners among **** et classes since the outbreak of the war with Iran, but the resilience of digital **** ets may be a matter of timing.
Bitcoin, the largest token, and a cohort of smaller digital **** ets have been an oasis of calm relative to the volatility in equities, gold and oil. As crude oil has surged more than 40%, bullion is down roughly 5% for the month and the MSCI World Index is down 4%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin pushed through a crucial psychological mark of $75,000 on T

Paleontologists uncover a new ‘Spinosaurus’ species by following a clue from a decades-old book into the Sahara Desert

My fixation on a small, desolate locale in the heart of the Sahara Desert started with a single line buried in a 630-page tome in French about the rocks of the central Sahara: “Dent de Carcharodontosaurus saharicus Depéret,” which translates to “tooth of Carcharodontosaurus saharicus Depéret” – “Depéret” refers to the scientist who originally named the species.
The intrepid French geologist Hugues Faure (1928-2003) had collected one saber-shaped tooth in the early 1950s at

Wind taken out of Scottish sails by Ireland defeat - Jones

In a Six Nations campaign that veered from looming dismay to potential glory, Scotland were ultimately left with a familiar feeling in Dublin - as good as they can be and have been in this championship, they are still not quite good enough.
The reaction to an opening defeat by Italy in Rome, a loss that threatened to blow their tournament off course right out the blocks, was impressive.
The wins over England, Wales and, in particular, the jaw-dropping victory over France suggested this Scotland team might just have disco

This MAGA Senior Posted A Viral Anti-Trump Rant, And People Are Absolutely Dragging Them In The...

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Wow, they're starting off strong.
Readers, I'm so sorry. Their punctuation and **** ing is abysmal. It's so hard to read. I'm convinced they only found Trump's name on voting day because it's easy to spell.
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Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens

Protesters in Cuba have ransacked a Communist Party building following a rally over steep food prices and persistent power cuts, in a rare show of public dissent.
Five people were arrested after a small group vandalised the offices in the central city of Moron overnight into Saturday, Cuba's Interior Ministry (Minint) said.
Discontent among Cubans has been mounting as the island is buffeted by rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a prolonged US oil blockade.
The protest came hours aft

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Could these weird stars just be overgrown planets?

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Many astronomical objects play by clear rules and fit into neat categories, but brown dwarfs (celestial objects too massive to be mere planets, but too small to be real stars) continue to refuse to cooperate.
Astronomers recently studied a sample of 70 objects, ranging from Jupiter-mass planets to brown dwarfs that are right on the brink of stardom. By looking for a relationship between the mass of these objects and certain features of t

Bitcoin Ticks Higher as Markets Weigh Trump Address, Broader Risk Sentiment

Bitcoin saw a small rise ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, as markets reacted to the administration's economic messaging and broader risk-on sentiment ahead of Nvidia earnings.
The leading crypto climbed more than $2,000, moving from approximately $64,000 to $66,000 just before Trump’s speech at 9 pm ET, according to CoinGecko data. The ****** et has since slipped back to $65,500, up about 3.5% on the day.
Trump opened by framing his first year back in office as a "turnaround

Bitcoin Hashrate Recovery Signals Next Rally, Expert Says

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A potential final sell-off in Bitcoin is back in focus after market ****** yst Aaron Dishner warned that the ****** et appears...
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With Mohammed Usman out, Ex-UFC ***** le challenger replaces him in Gamebred FC heavyweight tournament

A change has been made to the upcoming Gamebred FC card on April 10 that kicks off the $500k heavyweight tournament.
Ex-UFC heavyweight Mohammed Usman has been forced off the card due to undisclosed reasons and former UFC light heavyweight ***** le challenger Thiago Santos has been tapped as his replacement. Santos is now set to clash with Guto Inocente in one of the opening round matchups for the 16-man tournament that also features Anthony Smith coming out of retirement to face Chase Sh

Kings' abysmal record

Among a horde of tanking NBA teams, the Sacramento Kings stand alone with the worst record in the NBA. It didn't get any better Thursday.
The Kings extended their losing streak to 15 games with a 131-94 defeat by the Orlando Magic, breaking the franchise record for consecutive losses. That low mark was previously held by two different streaks during the team's days of operation as the Cincinnati Royals.
Their record is now 12-45.
Sacramento hasn't won a game since Jan. 16, a 128-115 win over the similarly futile Washington Wizards. To give a sports fan some perspect

Epstein was invited to gatherings with a dozen members of Congress years after...

In January 2011, Jeffrey Epstein received an email inviting him to join a freshman congressman for breakfast at a luxury hotel in midtown Manhattan.
The billionaire pedophile was promised the chance to rub shoulders with Rep. Allen West, a “rising star” Florida Republican, whose district encompassed Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion.
“You will have the opportunity to explore his views on a variety of issues including spending, the national debt, taxes, education, the economy, Islam, Israel, among others,” the let

Britain must learn from Poland to fix its dismal growth

The country’s economic transformation exposes the limits of Labour’s approach

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Ski resorts forced to make difficult decisions due to worsening crisis: 'Not...

Ski resorts across Vancouver Island are being forced to rethink their winter plans as unusually warm, wet conditions leave some slopes bare — a growing challenge hitting small, community-run mountains especially hard.
Mount Cain, a volunteer-operated ski hill near Mount Washington, has paused operations after a warm, rainy start to winter left parts of the mountain bare, as the Times Colonist reported.
Known for its high elevation, backcountry terrain, and family-friendly vibe, the resort has shut down some ch

Shoppers continue to support local shops on Valentine’s Day even with economic p...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – With the season of love here, local small businesses say supporting hometown shops can make a meaningful impact—not just for gift-givers, but for the local economy as well.
From handcrafted bouquets to homemade sweets, business owners across Augusta say their products offer something shoppers can’t always find in big-box stores.
At Annie B’s Farm, owner Annie Goble says affordability and community connection are at the heart of everything she creates.
“I’m glad I can provide a servic

“I’m very sure, with cutting out the aid and the oil from Venezuela to Cuba, Cuba’s days are counted. And I think Marco Rubio, who has some Cuban blood in his veins, is going to take care of that soon.”

Honduran Congressman-elect Frank Alley suggests that without Venezuela’s

In Minneapolis, viral videos are reshaping the ICE debate

In the snow-covered streets of Minneapolis, smartphones are recording the first draft of modern American history.
Everyday people have in recent weeks fanned out across the city to document protests and film tense interactions with federal immigration officers. They have also borne witness to tragedy. The fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti were captured on shaky video by bystanders clutching smartphones in the bitter cold and standing within shouting distance of the victims.
The cellphone recordings quickly ricocheted ac

Magnetic avalanches on the sun reveal the hidden engine powering solar flares

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A giant solar flare on our sun was powered by an avalanche of smaller magnetic disturbances, providing the clearest insight yet into how energy from our star is released in a torrent of high-energy ultraviolet light and X-rays. The discovery was made by the European ***** e Agency (ESA) Solar Orbiter mission, which is imaging the sun from closer than any ***** ecraft before it.
Some solar flares can result in c

Super-Earth exoplanets may have built-in magnetic protection from churning magma — and that's good news for life

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"Super-Earth" exoplanets may have an in-built way to protect themselves from harmful radiation, giving any potential life on such worlds a better chance of surviving, according to recent research.
Super-Earths, worlds larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, are

Birds could be 60 million years older than thought

Tracks believed to be the work of small, scampering dinosaurs may have been made by birds, pushing back the date of the evolution of flight by 60 million years, scientists believe.
Birds first appear in the fossil record about 150 million years ago, when winged species such as Archaeopteryx evolved from a group of small, carnivorous, bipedal dinosaurs known as theropods.
However, in the past few decades, experts have noticed that ancient footprints, dating from much earlier, look surprisingly similar to bird tracks.
Now an AI model, deve