23 days ago
President Donald Trump has appointed far more federal judges who are under 40 than his predecessors — ensuring that his imprint on the judiciary will last for decades.
Over the course of his two terms to date, Trump has appointed 31 people in their 30s to federal judgeships, and at least two more are pending in the Senate, according to a POLITICO ***** ysis of government data. By contrast, President Joe Biden appointed 13 people in their 30s. President Barack Obama appointed just nine judges younger than 40 during his two terms.
A judge in his or her 30s can remain in place for as long as 60 years — there are multiple sitting judges in their 90s and one who is 102 — allowing the president who appointed them to leave a particularly long-lasting imprint on the courts.
"President Trump selects highly-qualified and credentialed judicial nominees who have passed the White House's rigorous vetting process. Wherever there are judicial vacancies, President Trump will select highly qualified nominees with great respect for our Constitution and rule of law to be confirmed expeditiously," White House spokesperson Lauren Bis said.
Trump's young nominees include Samuel Adkisson, an ***** ociate in the White House Counsel's Office who was 33 when Trump nominated him — making him one of the youngest people ever nominated to the federal bench. In his social media post announcing Adkisson's nomination, which is currently pending in the Senate, Trump praised his work on a case that resulted in the Supreme Court widening the president's power to control executive branch agencies.
#people #senate
Over the course of his two terms to date, Trump has appointed 31 people in their 30s to federal judgeships, and at least two more are pending in the Senate, according to a POLITICO ***** ysis of government data. By contrast, President Joe Biden appointed 13 people in their 30s. President Barack Obama appointed just nine judges younger than 40 during his two terms.
A judge in his or her 30s can remain in place for as long as 60 years — there are multiple sitting judges in their 90s and one who is 102 — allowing the president who appointed them to leave a particularly long-lasting imprint on the courts.
"President Trump selects highly-qualified and credentialed judicial nominees who have passed the White House's rigorous vetting process. Wherever there are judicial vacancies, President Trump will select highly qualified nominees with great respect for our Constitution and rule of law to be confirmed expeditiously," White House spokesperson Lauren Bis said.
Trump's young nominees include Samuel Adkisson, an ***** ociate in the White House Counsel's Office who was 33 when Trump nominated him — making him one of the youngest people ever nominated to the federal bench. In his social media post announcing Adkisson's nomination, which is currently pending in the Senate, Trump praised his work on a case that resulted in the Supreme Court widening the president's power to control executive branch agencies.
#people #senate
2 months ago
When the Boston Celtics were bought by private equity magnate Bill Chisholm, it was not yet clear how much people in Chisholm's financial orbit would leave their imprint on the NBA in the few years, for good and ill alike. Now, the Celtics appear to be stewarded by a genuine fan of the team, bit had to make hard calls on roster construction because of a plan put together in part to limit how much money team owners spend on salary.
Mix in the scandal revolving around erstwhile Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Mark Walter. Then add a hefty dose of the Los Angeles Clippers - Kawhi Leonard scandal sparked by Steve Ballmer's especially deep pockets and the ongoing process of league expansion, and it has likely never been clearer how much of an imprint billionaires have on the league. The hosts of "Havlicek Stole the Pod" sat down with "Hoops Hype" NBA ******* yst Cyro ******* eo to talk through this dynamic through a Celtics lens on their most recent episode of the show.
They also get caught up on the news at this late date of the summer NBA doldrums, so be sure to tune in.
Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:
Blue Wire: https://tiny.ee/CdKp
#imprint #team #boston
Mix in the scandal revolving around erstwhile Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Mark Walter. Then add a hefty dose of the Los Angeles Clippers - Kawhi Leonard scandal sparked by Steve Ballmer's especially deep pockets and the ongoing process of league expansion, and it has likely never been clearer how much of an imprint billionaires have on the league. The hosts of "Havlicek Stole the Pod" sat down with "Hoops Hype" NBA ******* yst Cyro ******* eo to talk through this dynamic through a Celtics lens on their most recent episode of the show.
They also get caught up on the news at this late date of the summer NBA doldrums, so be sure to tune in.
Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:
Blue Wire: https://tiny.ee/CdKp
#imprint #team #boston
3 months ago
Pre-season can often feel like a series of disconnected exercises, a scatter of flights, sessions and carefully managed minutes, but for Liverpool this weekend carries a little more weight. AS Monaco's visit to Anfield offers Andoni Iraola his first home game as head coach, and with it the first proper glimpse of how his Liverpool may begin to take shape in front of its own support.
There is, of course, little value in chasing definitive conclusions from early August football. Fitness remains the principal concern, rhythm the secondary one. Yet these occasions matter because they establish tone. They hint at standards. They reveal, in fragments, what a coach wants his team to become. Iraola, returning with his squad from a summer tour of the United States, has made clear that this next phase of Liverpool's preparation is about tightening the weave, bringing players together and nudging the season into focus.
Writing ahead of the game, he said: "I hope you all enjoyed a good summer break, and I hope you are all looking forward to Sunday's game as much as we are." It is the language of welcome, but also of invitation. Liverpool's new head coach understands that management at Anfield is never merely technical. It demands emotional fluency, a sense of collective purpose, and an ability to bind team and crowd into a single, coherent force.
Photo: IMAGO
The trip to the USA appears to have served more than one purpose. It offered Iraola and his staff a chance to absorb the scale of the club, to encounter supporters in different cities, and to begin imprinting ideas on the training ground. Those details matter. Modern coaching is a process of repetition, but also of persuasion. Before a system can thrive, a squad has to understand its tempo, its distances and its obligations.
#game #first
There is, of course, little value in chasing definitive conclusions from early August football. Fitness remains the principal concern, rhythm the secondary one. Yet these occasions matter because they establish tone. They hint at standards. They reveal, in fragments, what a coach wants his team to become. Iraola, returning with his squad from a summer tour of the United States, has made clear that this next phase of Liverpool's preparation is about tightening the weave, bringing players together and nudging the season into focus.
Writing ahead of the game, he said: "I hope you all enjoyed a good summer break, and I hope you are all looking forward to Sunday's game as much as we are." It is the language of welcome, but also of invitation. Liverpool's new head coach understands that management at Anfield is never merely technical. It demands emotional fluency, a sense of collective purpose, and an ability to bind team and crowd into a single, coherent force.
Photo: IMAGO
The trip to the USA appears to have served more than one purpose. It offered Iraola and his staff a chance to absorb the scale of the club, to encounter supporters in different cities, and to begin imprinting ideas on the training ground. Those details matter. Modern coaching is a process of repetition, but also of persuasion. Before a system can thrive, a squad has to understand its tempo, its distances and its obligations.
#game #first
3 months ago
Jerry Falade, who had 14 different publishing houses bidding for his 'Call Me, I'll Hide The Body' novel, is now on the defensive.
An author who lost a seven-figure book deal over accusations that he used AI to write his debut novel is fighting back, denying the claims, as what was once viewed as a hallmark for a young writer has become a source of controversy.
In a series of Instagram posts, Jerry Falade stated he was "Definitely innocent!!!" while adding, "They CAN'T and WON'T stop this Black boy's light from shining."
The aspiring author had written "Call Me, I'll Hide The Body," a crime novel that immediately garnered attention and sparked a bidding war among some of the biggest names in book publishing. More than 14 publishers bid on the novel before Macmillan's Minotaur imprint reportedly acquired the U.S. rights, while HarperCollins secured the U.K. rights. In total, the publishing deal for Falade's debut book and a follow-up was around $2 million.
However, Falade's literary agent stepped in, stating that he could no longer support the book and informing both publishing houses of his concerns about the use of AI in its writing. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Falade informed the outlet that he did use AI, but only during the research phase of the novel, but not for the actual manuscript. He stated he relied on an open-source AI tool to answer research questions tied to the book's subject matter, including forensic details and opted for a locally run model because it does not retain extensive search histories.
#novel #hide
An author who lost a seven-figure book deal over accusations that he used AI to write his debut novel is fighting back, denying the claims, as what was once viewed as a hallmark for a young writer has become a source of controversy.
In a series of Instagram posts, Jerry Falade stated he was "Definitely innocent!!!" while adding, "They CAN'T and WON'T stop this Black boy's light from shining."
The aspiring author had written "Call Me, I'll Hide The Body," a crime novel that immediately garnered attention and sparked a bidding war among some of the biggest names in book publishing. More than 14 publishers bid on the novel before Macmillan's Minotaur imprint reportedly acquired the U.S. rights, while HarperCollins secured the U.K. rights. In total, the publishing deal for Falade's debut book and a follow-up was around $2 million.
However, Falade's literary agent stepped in, stating that he could no longer support the book and informing both publishing houses of his concerns about the use of AI in its writing. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Falade informed the outlet that he did use AI, but only during the research phase of the novel, but not for the actual manuscript. He stated he relied on an open-source AI tool to answer research questions tied to the book's subject matter, including forensic details and opted for a locally run model because it does not retain extensive search histories.
#novel #hide
3 months ago
Whoopi Goldberg's WhoopInk imprint will debut with Rick Bleiweiss' cozy mystery The Cupid Killer and Other Murderers
The novel, part of the Pignon Scorbion series, is the first novel from Goldberg's imprint
Bleiweiss, a former music executive, says the book is similar to classic mysteries like Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes
The first novel from Whoopi Goldberg's publishing imprint is on the way!
Goldberg's WhoopInk imprint under Blackstone Publishing will launch with cozy mystery The Cupid Killer and Other Murderers, from author Rick Bleiweiss. According to WhoopInk, the mystery is a part of Bleiweiss' Pignon Scorbion series and is perfect for for fans of the Murdoch Mysteries and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.
#bleiweiss #cupid
The novel, part of the Pignon Scorbion series, is the first novel from Goldberg's imprint
Bleiweiss, a former music executive, says the book is similar to classic mysteries like Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes
The first novel from Whoopi Goldberg's publishing imprint is on the way!
Goldberg's WhoopInk imprint under Blackstone Publishing will launch with cozy mystery The Cupid Killer and Other Murderers, from author Rick Bleiweiss. According to WhoopInk, the mystery is a part of Bleiweiss' Pignon Scorbion series and is perfect for for fans of the Murdoch Mysteries and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.
#bleiweiss #cupid
3 months ago
Spanish football's two leading clubs have on Friday released public statements, paying tribute to Italian football icon Franco Baresi.
This comes after word was forthcoming that the former defender has passed away, at the age of just 66.
Baresi is widely considered to be one of the greatest defenders in the history of football. The Italian spent the entirety of his playing days on the books of AC Milan, racking up over 700 official appearances for the club.
Across this time, from his berth at the heart of defence, more often than not in a deep-lying 'sweeper' role, the stopper guided the Rossoneri through one of the most successful periods in their storied history.
Captain and the very definition of a 'silent leader', Baresi's imprint on not only Italian, but European football is evidenced by his three Champions League ******* les, and World Cup crown.
#spanish
This comes after word was forthcoming that the former defender has passed away, at the age of just 66.
Baresi is widely considered to be one of the greatest defenders in the history of football. The Italian spent the entirety of his playing days on the books of AC Milan, racking up over 700 official appearances for the club.
Across this time, from his berth at the heart of defence, more often than not in a deep-lying 'sweeper' role, the stopper guided the Rossoneri through one of the most successful periods in their storied history.
Captain and the very definition of a 'silent leader', Baresi's imprint on not only Italian, but European football is evidenced by his three Champions League ******* les, and World Cup crown.
#spanish
3 months ago
AC Milan and global sports brand PUMA have revealed the Club's 2026/27 Home Kit: a return to one of football's most iconic aesthetics, the Rossonero visual language in its most classic form.
The 2026/27 Home Kit restores the thick red and black stripes - bold, wide, and unmistakable - running across the full body of the jersey, both front and back, completed by the return of white shorts and black socks. A look that has always stood for itself.
These are not just stripes; they are the defining mark of AC Milan. Every detail reinforces that identity. The inscription 'From Milan to the World' pays tribute to the millions of fans worldwide, capable of making the Club feel at home on every continent. On the back neck, a wax seal enshrines the Rossoneri crest: the essence of AC Milan, imprinted on every shirt as its authentic signature, a timeless passage handed down from parent to child. Together, they make this shirt a love letter to all who claim it as their own.
Maikel Oettle, Chief Revenue Officer of AC Milan, said: "This kit goes back to the core of who we are. It's a design you immediately recognise and feel part of - essential, iconic, and unmistakably AC Milan. These stripes don't tell a story. They are the story. And it belongs to every Rossonero, wherever they are."
Maria Kiebacher, PUMA Director Product Line Management - Teamsport Apparel, said: "The thick stripes are the soul of this kit: a design that carries decades of history and still hits with the same force today. When something is this embedded in football culture, it doesn't need reinvention. It needs to be honoured and brought to life with everything the game demands of it."
#back
The 2026/27 Home Kit restores the thick red and black stripes - bold, wide, and unmistakable - running across the full body of the jersey, both front and back, completed by the return of white shorts and black socks. A look that has always stood for itself.
These are not just stripes; they are the defining mark of AC Milan. Every detail reinforces that identity. The inscription 'From Milan to the World' pays tribute to the millions of fans worldwide, capable of making the Club feel at home on every continent. On the back neck, a wax seal enshrines the Rossoneri crest: the essence of AC Milan, imprinted on every shirt as its authentic signature, a timeless passage handed down from parent to child. Together, they make this shirt a love letter to all who claim it as their own.
Maikel Oettle, Chief Revenue Officer of AC Milan, said: "This kit goes back to the core of who we are. It's a design you immediately recognise and feel part of - essential, iconic, and unmistakably AC Milan. These stripes don't tell a story. They are the story. And it belongs to every Rossonero, wherever they are."
Maria Kiebacher, PUMA Director Product Line Management - Teamsport Apparel, said: "The thick stripes are the soul of this kit: a design that carries decades of history and still hits with the same force today. When something is this embedded in football culture, it doesn't need reinvention. It needs to be honoured and brought to life with everything the game demands of it."
#back
3 months ago
Every new offensive coordinator wants to leave his own imprint on the unit he inherits. Sean Mannion almost certainly will for the Philadelphia Eagles. This team is expected to feature new wrinkles, different concepts, and a fresh perspective in 2026. That's part of the natural evolution of any offense after a coaching change.
Still, successful coordinators don't rebuild from scratch. They identify what already works, preserve it, and then find ways to make it even better. Philadelphia's 2025 offense, despite its inconsistencies, established several trends that deserve to remain part of the Eagles' identity moving forward.
Consistency has quietly become one of Jalen Hurts' greatest strengths. Over the past three seasons, he's completed approximately a combined 66 percent of his passes while continuing to protect the football and make sound decisions.
There is still room for growth. Anticipation, timing, and attacking the middle of the field more consistently remain areas the Eagles hope to improve.
Even so, Mannion inherits a quarterback who has already established an efficient baseline. The goal shouldn't be changing Hurts. It should be helping him become even more explosive.
#mannion #still #inherits #already
Still, successful coordinators don't rebuild from scratch. They identify what already works, preserve it, and then find ways to make it even better. Philadelphia's 2025 offense, despite its inconsistencies, established several trends that deserve to remain part of the Eagles' identity moving forward.
Consistency has quietly become one of Jalen Hurts' greatest strengths. Over the past three seasons, he's completed approximately a combined 66 percent of his passes while continuing to protect the football and make sound decisions.
There is still room for growth. Anticipation, timing, and attacking the middle of the field more consistently remain areas the Eagles hope to improve.
Even so, Mannion inherits a quarterback who has already established an efficient baseline. The goal shouldn't be changing Hurts. It should be helping him become even more explosive.
#mannion #still #inherits #already
4 months ago
The Detroit Tigers may have avoided a worst-case scenario with All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler.
Dingler exited Wednesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics after taking a 95 mph sinker off his right throwing hand in the top of the second inning. The frightening moment immediately brought concern inside Comerica Park, especially considering the breakout season the 27-year-old has been putting together.
After being struck by the foul tip, Dingler remained behind home plate while manager A.J. Hinch and the Tigers' training staff examined his hand. He attempted several warmup throws and finished the defensive half inning before Detroit elected to remove him from the game prior to his next plate appearance.
Television cameras later showed a noticeable imprint of the baseball's seams on the top of Dingler's hand near his thumb.
Following the game, Hinch delivered what appears to be encouraging news.
Dingler exited Wednesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics after taking a 95 mph sinker off his right throwing hand in the top of the second inning. The frightening moment immediately brought concern inside Comerica Park, especially considering the breakout season the 27-year-old has been putting together.
After being struck by the foul tip, Dingler remained behind home plate while manager A.J. Hinch and the Tigers' training staff examined his hand. He attempted several warmup throws and finished the defensive half inning before Detroit elected to remove him from the game prior to his next plate appearance.
Television cameras later showed a noticeable imprint of the baseball's seams on the top of Dingler's hand near his thumb.
Following the game, Hinch delivered what appears to be encouraging news.
4 months ago
A three-judge panel on Wednesday denied a request from the Kennedy Center's board to restore President Donald Trump's name to the institution while the board appeals an earlier ruling that dubbed the name change illegal and had it rescinded.
It's another setback for the board of trustees, of which Trump is chairman, in a saga that began earlier this year when the Kennedy Center became: "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts."
The conspicuous addition, and ensuing legal battle, became symbolic of Trump's broader push to imprint his legacy — and, in this case, his actual name — on the nation's capital in his final term.
The panel of judges wrote Wednesday that the board of trustee's request "failed to show how they will be irreparably injured" if Trump's name remains off the building through the appeal process.
The board had argued that the removal "threatens to impede" fundraising efforts, but the judges found that claim came without the support of "specific facts or evidence."
It's another setback for the board of trustees, of which Trump is chairman, in a saga that began earlier this year when the Kennedy Center became: "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts."
The conspicuous addition, and ensuing legal battle, became symbolic of Trump's broader push to imprint his legacy — and, in this case, his actual name — on the nation's capital in his final term.
The panel of judges wrote Wednesday that the board of trustee's request "failed to show how they will be irreparably injured" if Trump's name remains off the building through the appeal process.
The board had argued that the removal "threatens to impede" fundraising efforts, but the judges found that claim came without the support of "specific facts or evidence."
4 months ago
The Oklahoma Sooners were one of the surprise teams in 2025. After going 6-7 in 2024, their first year in the SEC, the Sooners bounced back by going 10-3 and returning to the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.
A big reason for that turnaround was the defense. The Sooners finished in the top 10 nationally in numerous categories, including a No. 5 ranking in overall defensive efficiency. A big reason for this was the return of Brent Venables as the play-caller.
The Sooners' head man has made a long career out of being one of the best defensive coordinators in college football. He won three national championships as a coordinator with Oklahoma and the Clemson Tigers. In what seemed to be a make-or-break season, Venables returned to calling the defense.
In a season widely viewed as pivotal for the program's direction, Venables' increased direct involvement in defensive game planning coincided with a more aggressive, ****** ignment-disciplined unit that improved significantly in situational defense and red zone efficiency.
While Venables has always influenced the defensive identity, his imprint on weekly schematics was more visible last season and aligned with Oklahoma's jump in national competitiveness on that side of the ball.
A big reason for that turnaround was the defense. The Sooners finished in the top 10 nationally in numerous categories, including a No. 5 ranking in overall defensive efficiency. A big reason for this was the return of Brent Venables as the play-caller.
The Sooners' head man has made a long career out of being one of the best defensive coordinators in college football. He won three national championships as a coordinator with Oklahoma and the Clemson Tigers. In what seemed to be a make-or-break season, Venables returned to calling the defense.
In a season widely viewed as pivotal for the program's direction, Venables' increased direct involvement in defensive game planning coincided with a more aggressive, ****** ignment-disciplined unit that improved significantly in situational defense and red zone efficiency.
While Venables has always influenced the defensive identity, his imprint on weekly schematics was more visible last season and aligned with Oklahoma's jump in national competitiveness on that side of the ball.
4 months ago
As the reality of the heartbreaking news of Tennessee ******* ans legend Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis continues to set in, a deep sadness can be felt across the NFL landscape, especially in Nashville, where Johnson made a lasting imprint on a community and an organization.
His impact is not lost on ******* ans owner Amy Adams Strunk, who released a statement on Johnson’s devastating diagnosis moments after the former star running back sat down with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America and revealed the tragic news that he is battling ALS at the young age of 39.
Titans owner with statement on ChrisJohnson28's ALS diagnosis pic.twitter.com/mxkUYJjyg0
— Tennessee ******* ans (Titans) June 29, 2026
“Some people leave a mark on a organization that you just can’t put into words,” Strunk said. “Chris Johnson is one of those people for us. His leadership on the field, in addition to his impact in the locker room and Nashville community have written him permanently into the story of this franchise.”
His impact is not lost on ******* ans owner Amy Adams Strunk, who released a statement on Johnson’s devastating diagnosis moments after the former star running back sat down with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America and revealed the tragic news that he is battling ALS at the young age of 39.
Titans owner with statement on ChrisJohnson28's ALS diagnosis pic.twitter.com/mxkUYJjyg0
— Tennessee ******* ans (Titans) June 29, 2026
“Some people leave a mark on a organization that you just can’t put into words,” Strunk said. “Chris Johnson is one of those people for us. His leadership on the field, in addition to his impact in the locker room and Nashville community have written him permanently into the story of this franchise.”
4 months ago
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making major moves under their new regime and they’re not finished yet.
New general manager John Chayka is in his first offseason on the job and he has put his imprint on the Maple Leafs’ roster. They’ve already made major moves, selecting offensive superstar Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in the 2026 NHL Draft , pulling off a sign and trade for former Tampa Bay Lightning star Darren Raddysh — and signing him to an eight-year deal — and also trading away Joseph Woll and Samuel Ersson shortly after trading him.
The Maple Leafs’ goalie situation is obviously far from settled. They still have Anthony Stolarz under contract, who has played the past two seasons in Toronto. However, Chayka is leaving the door open on an upgrade at goalie, especially with Florida Panthers star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky an option in free agency.
“We’ve got this really interesting goalie pipeline,” said Chayka shortly after the draft. “And part of our evaluation is the young guys and what they’ve shown. So I think we’re trying to balance that. Anthony’s (Stolarz) been, by our models, a top goalie the last two years. Obviously health and durability has been the question, but we can’t guarantee that it’s going to be different. On another goalie that we bring in, that’s always a bit of a question mark. So we’re trying to find some balance in all of that, but it’s a key position, and if there’s a chance to make it better, like any position, we’ll do that. But that’s where we’re at today.”
While Stolarz has proven to be a top goalie at times during his career, the bottom fell out during the 2025-26 season. The Leafs ranked second-to-last in goals allowed after ranking eighth in that same category during the 2024-25 season. It’s not surprising that the Leafs missed the playoffs last season for the first time in a decade, ranking second-to-last in the Eastern Conference.
New general manager John Chayka is in his first offseason on the job and he has put his imprint on the Maple Leafs’ roster. They’ve already made major moves, selecting offensive superstar Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in the 2026 NHL Draft , pulling off a sign and trade for former Tampa Bay Lightning star Darren Raddysh — and signing him to an eight-year deal — and also trading away Joseph Woll and Samuel Ersson shortly after trading him.
The Maple Leafs’ goalie situation is obviously far from settled. They still have Anthony Stolarz under contract, who has played the past two seasons in Toronto. However, Chayka is leaving the door open on an upgrade at goalie, especially with Florida Panthers star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky an option in free agency.
“We’ve got this really interesting goalie pipeline,” said Chayka shortly after the draft. “And part of our evaluation is the young guys and what they’ve shown. So I think we’re trying to balance that. Anthony’s (Stolarz) been, by our models, a top goalie the last two years. Obviously health and durability has been the question, but we can’t guarantee that it’s going to be different. On another goalie that we bring in, that’s always a bit of a question mark. So we’re trying to find some balance in all of that, but it’s a key position, and if there’s a chance to make it better, like any position, we’ll do that. But that’s where we’re at today.”
While Stolarz has proven to be a top goalie at times during his career, the bottom fell out during the 2025-26 season. The Leafs ranked second-to-last in goals allowed after ranking eighth in that same category during the 2024-25 season. It’s not surprising that the Leafs missed the playoffs last season for the first time in a decade, ranking second-to-last in the Eastern Conference.
4 months ago
Six years ago, the month of April began a bright spot for yours truly.
In the midst of a pandemic that shut down virtually everything, there was a five-week stretch from April into May where, for about two hours each week, I escaped to the world of the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls.
The ESPN documentary The Last Dance pushed up its release date and gained worldwide popularity at an opportunistic time thanks to the worldwide shutdown. Michael Jordan was no stranger to me — I had heard enough stories from my dad about his ability to seemingly break the laws of gravity — but the 10-episode series made me feel like I had actually lived through each of his six championships.
That documentary left such a big imprint on me that I'm just one of many who can sometimes get caught in the trap of referring to any final season for a team or an athlete as "a last dance." It's an easy slogan to slap onto a group that has been together for so long and has one last chance to check a box. Sometimes, it's a fair comparison. Other times, it's just lazy wording.
When I look back on the 2025-26 high school athletic season, I find that the description is appropriate for more teams and more athletes than I can count. The Class of 2026 was historic in so many ways that I feel like I just watched Episode 10 and the credits are rolling over a dark abyss of black pixels. Where did the time go?
In the midst of a pandemic that shut down virtually everything, there was a five-week stretch from April into May where, for about two hours each week, I escaped to the world of the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls.
The ESPN documentary The Last Dance pushed up its release date and gained worldwide popularity at an opportunistic time thanks to the worldwide shutdown. Michael Jordan was no stranger to me — I had heard enough stories from my dad about his ability to seemingly break the laws of gravity — but the 10-episode series made me feel like I had actually lived through each of his six championships.
That documentary left such a big imprint on me that I'm just one of many who can sometimes get caught in the trap of referring to any final season for a team or an athlete as "a last dance." It's an easy slogan to slap onto a group that has been together for so long and has one last chance to check a box. Sometimes, it's a fair comparison. Other times, it's just lazy wording.
When I look back on the 2025-26 high school athletic season, I find that the description is appropriate for more teams and more athletes than I can count. The Class of 2026 was historic in so many ways that I feel like I just watched Episode 10 and the credits are rolling over a dark abyss of black pixels. Where did the time go?
4 months ago
It's time to reread those worn copies of "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Looking for Alaska" – John Green is coming back to fiction.
The bestselling author's most popular books evoke the teen yearning and Tumblr quotability of the 2010s golden era of young adult literature (which included "GreenLit," as The New York Times put it), but he's venturing into adult territory now.
"Hollywood, Ending" is Green's first novel in almost 10 years, and his first written for adults. The story follows two young actors who get their big break in an Andy Warhol biopic, now forced to navigate their newfound celebrity, loss of privacy and new love.
USA TODAY is exclusively revealing the cover of "Hollywood, Ending," which publishes Sept. 22 from Dutton Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
In a statement to USA TODAY, Green praised Penguin Random House's Cassie Vu, the designer behind eye-catching covers like "Into the Blue" by Emma Brodie, "Romantic Comedy" by Curtis Sittenfeld and "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" by Kiran Desai.
The bestselling author's most popular books evoke the teen yearning and Tumblr quotability of the 2010s golden era of young adult literature (which included "GreenLit," as The New York Times put it), but he's venturing into adult territory now.
"Hollywood, Ending" is Green's first novel in almost 10 years, and his first written for adults. The story follows two young actors who get their big break in an Andy Warhol biopic, now forced to navigate their newfound celebrity, loss of privacy and new love.
USA TODAY is exclusively revealing the cover of "Hollywood, Ending," which publishes Sept. 22 from Dutton Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
In a statement to USA TODAY, Green praised Penguin Random House's Cassie Vu, the designer behind eye-catching covers like "Into the Blue" by Emma Brodie, "Romantic Comedy" by Curtis Sittenfeld and "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" by Kiran Desai.
5 months ago
The Baltimore Ravens will move from voluntary work to mandatory minicamp with several major storylines already taking shape ahead of Tuesday's first session.
Lamar Jackson's exuberance, Declan Doyle's early imprint on the offense, a reshaped wide receiver room, Anthony Weaver's transition on defense, and Nnamdi Madubuike's participation are among the biggest developments after organized team activities. The pads have not come on, and the Ravens will not make final roster decisions in late August, but the work already completed has created a clearer picture of what Baltimore will emphasize once training camp arrives.
Jackson remains the most important storyline. After an injury-plagued 2025 season, the two-time MVP has looked sharp, engaged, and comfortable as the Ravens continue adjusting to Doyle's offense. Baltimore's ceiling still depends on Jackson's availability and efficiency, and minicamp will provide another chance to evaluate how quickly he is building timing with a receiver group that looks dramatically different from the one it did a year ago.
Doyle's arrival has created one of the more intriguing offensive resets in the AFC. The Ravens are not expected to move away from their physical identity, especially with Derrick Henry still leading the backfield, but the passing game should have more layers. Baltimore added Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt to a wide receiver room already led by Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, giving Jackson more size, catch radius, and competition around him. The Ravens do not need the rookies to become stars in June, but they need to know how quickly they can process the offense, win against NFL coverage, and force their way into the rotation.
Devontez Walker may be one of the players with the most to gain. Walker has flashed upside over the past two seasons, but consistency remains the question. Few Ravens receivers carry a wider gap between explosive-play ability and established opportunity. With Bateman missing time during the second and third weeks of OTAs, Walker seized the extra reps, caught the first deep ball of the spring, and showed he can stretch the field vertically and horizontally. He enters Year 3 needing a statement summer after Baltimore changed the receiver room around him, and minicamp gives him another chance to prove he can be more than a situational deep threat.
Lamar Jackson's exuberance, Declan Doyle's early imprint on the offense, a reshaped wide receiver room, Anthony Weaver's transition on defense, and Nnamdi Madubuike's participation are among the biggest developments after organized team activities. The pads have not come on, and the Ravens will not make final roster decisions in late August, but the work already completed has created a clearer picture of what Baltimore will emphasize once training camp arrives.
Jackson remains the most important storyline. After an injury-plagued 2025 season, the two-time MVP has looked sharp, engaged, and comfortable as the Ravens continue adjusting to Doyle's offense. Baltimore's ceiling still depends on Jackson's availability and efficiency, and minicamp will provide another chance to evaluate how quickly he is building timing with a receiver group that looks dramatically different from the one it did a year ago.
Doyle's arrival has created one of the more intriguing offensive resets in the AFC. The Ravens are not expected to move away from their physical identity, especially with Derrick Henry still leading the backfield, but the passing game should have more layers. Baltimore added Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt to a wide receiver room already led by Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, giving Jackson more size, catch radius, and competition around him. The Ravens do not need the rookies to become stars in June, but they need to know how quickly they can process the offense, win against NFL coverage, and force their way into the rotation.
Devontez Walker may be one of the players with the most to gain. Walker has flashed upside over the past two seasons, but consistency remains the question. Few Ravens receivers carry a wider gap between explosive-play ability and established opportunity. With Bateman missing time during the second and third weeks of OTAs, Walker seized the extra reps, caught the first deep ball of the spring, and showed he can stretch the field vertically and horizontally. He enters Year 3 needing a statement summer after Baltimore changed the receiver room around him, and minicamp gives him another chance to prove he can be more than a situational deep threat.
5 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory, along with a dozen baby chicks whose new henhouse is designed to look like the Victorian home where the second family lives.
The coop, which features a round turret and faux slate roof, was donated by Carolina Coops, a North Carolina company that advertises "premium" coops that have amassed a social media following. The coop was custom-built for the residence and completed May 29, the company's owner and founder said.
"It's something I thought was amazing to do for this country," Matthew DuBoise said in an interview. "It's a place of history and a place of significance."
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. The residence hosted a family event over the weekend where local 4-H students taught other kids about the newly installed coup, the person said.
Vice presidents since 1977 have lived on the grounds of the 72-acre Naval Observatory, and many have left their own imprint on the property. Joe Biden added a heritage garden, Mike Pence's wife, Karen, contributed beehives, and Kamala Harris' updates included pink wallpaper in the house's library. A heated swimming pool on the property was added by Dan Quayle in 1991.
The coop, which features a round turret and faux slate roof, was donated by Carolina Coops, a North Carolina company that advertises "premium" coops that have amassed a social media following. The coop was custom-built for the residence and completed May 29, the company's owner and founder said.
"It's something I thought was amazing to do for this country," Matthew DuBoise said in an interview. "It's a place of history and a place of significance."
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. The residence hosted a family event over the weekend where local 4-H students taught other kids about the newly installed coup, the person said.
Vice presidents since 1977 have lived on the grounds of the 72-acre Naval Observatory, and many have left their own imprint on the property. Joe Biden added a heritage garden, Mike Pence's wife, Karen, contributed beehives, and Kamala Harris' updates included pink wallpaper in the house's library. A heated swimming pool on the property was added by Dan Quayle in 1991.
5 months ago
In September 2024, we announced the forthcoming memoir from former senior U.S. intelligence official Jay Stratton, the central figure in the U.S. government’s modern investigation of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and non-human intelligent life. And today, we have more information on the book.
Officially ******* led Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life, Stratton’s memoir releases via HarperCollins imprint William Morrow on October 13 and is now available for pre-sale.
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6 months ago
4 epic myths hiding in the May sky — and how to find them
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Spring is here and with it, a new set of sparkling constellations rises to prominence! But what are the stories behind these mesmerizing stellar citadels and how can you find them in the night sky?
Humanity's relationship with the stars stretches back for several millennia. In the modern day, we know the bright specks of their light to be incandescent orbs of glowing plasma powered by nuclear fusion, but in ancient times, the true nature of these stellar lanterns was a mystery.
Rather than allow the sea of stars to remain aloof, our ancestors chose to make them part of their world by linking them with storytelling and mythology. Countless cultures have imprinted their own cultural beliefs in the constellations, seeing mighty heroes, fantastic beasts and eclectic objects in the stars.
Read on to discover the mythology underpinning four popular spring constellations, along with tips on how to find them in the night sky. Be sure to check out our roundup of the best smartphone astronomy apps if you're new to the night sky, which can help you find everything from galaxies and nebulas to constellations and individual stars in the night sky.
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Spring is here and with it, a new set of sparkling constellations rises to prominence! But what are the stories behind these mesmerizing stellar citadels and how can you find them in the night sky?
Humanity's relationship with the stars stretches back for several millennia. In the modern day, we know the bright specks of their light to be incandescent orbs of glowing plasma powered by nuclear fusion, but in ancient times, the true nature of these stellar lanterns was a mystery.
Rather than allow the sea of stars to remain aloof, our ancestors chose to make them part of their world by linking them with storytelling and mythology. Countless cultures have imprinted their own cultural beliefs in the constellations, seeing mighty heroes, fantastic beasts and eclectic objects in the stars.
Read on to discover the mythology underpinning four popular spring constellations, along with tips on how to find them in the night sky. Be sure to check out our roundup of the best smartphone astronomy apps if you're new to the night sky, which can help you find everything from galaxies and nebulas to constellations and individual stars in the night sky.
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11 months ago
Ozempic 2.0 is on the way: The latest on the next wave of weight loss drugs
Ozempic, and the class of weight loss drugs it has come to embody, has left its imprint seemingly everywhere: On the lives of millions of patients who’ve lost unprecedented amounts of weight. On grocery store shelves with new offerings explicitly catering to those taking the drugs. Even in the calculations of insurance companies studying the drugs’ effects on mortality. (Yes, there are Ozempic guides to Thanksgiving.)
For all the societal changes ushered in by GLP-1 drugs, their lofty price tags limit who can affor
Ozempic, and the class of weight loss drugs it has come to embody, has left its imprint seemingly everywhere: On the lives of millions of patients who’ve lost unprecedented amounts of weight. On grocery store shelves with new offerings explicitly catering to those taking the drugs. Even in the calculations of insurance companies studying the drugs’ effects on mortality. (Yes, there are Ozempic guides to Thanksgiving.)
For all the societal changes ushered in by GLP-1 drugs, their lofty price tags limit who can affor
