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Yahoo SportsReport: NBA investigating Nikola Jokić’s brother for allegedly punching fan after Nuggets’ Game 2 win over Lakers
Strahinja Jokić appeared to punch a fan shortly after the Nuggets' wild win over the Lakers on Monday night in Denver.
- Reuters
US sanctions militant leaders over hostages in West Africa
The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on leaders of militant groups over the taking of hostages, including Americans, in West Africa, the Treasury and State departments said. The sanctions on leaders of the West African branch of al Qaeda, called Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), and Islamist militant group Al-Mourabitoun come as Washington has sought to deter and punish detentions of U.S. citizens abroad. West African countries have been destabilized in recent years by Islamist insurgencies that took root in Mali in 2012 and spread across the Sahel region despite costly, internationally backed military efforts.
- Associated Press
Paris main airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympics
Officials at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on Tuesday unveiled a new security baggage system and a dedicated baggage handling area ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. “If we have doubts about a piece of luggage, the luggage won’t leave," said Edward Arkwright, CEO of Aéroports de Paris Group, the body that runs Paris’ airports. As the first gateway to the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, Charles de Gaulle Airport expects to process over 114,000 baggage from delegations and the media and will receive an estimated 47,000 pieces of sports equipment.
- Investor's Business Daily
With Earnings Coming For Big Tech, Here's An Option Play On Microsoft
Microsoft is due to report earnings on Thursday after the closing bell. It's useful to use the options market to gauge an expectation for the earnings move. Since Microsoft stayed above the lower expected range in five of the last six earnings announcements, we'll structure a bullish trade that captures premium with the higher implied volatility.
- CBC
Government to change statute of limitations on child abuse after petitions and protests
Justice Minister John Hogan said he will introduce a bill in the House of Assembly on Wednesday to amend the province's Limitations Act — a law that has prevented some people from suing the government for abuse they suffered as children.The move comes amid mounting pressure from across the floor. A group of MHAs have spent weeks reading in the same petition more than 30 times, calling on Hogan to update the legislation and bring it in line with the majority of other provinces in Canada."We've be
- Reuters
Allfunds abandons talks about potential sale, Bloomberg reports
Allfunds received several interests for a deal, but the company's board decided not to proceed with the sale, as the offers didn't fully reflect its growth prospects, the report said. Allfunds's largest shareholder Hellman & Friedman is supportive of the company's decision to call off a potential sale, the Bloomberg report added. Allfunds declined to comment on the report, when contacted by Reuters.
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70-year-old hiking with family stops for photos and gets lost overnight, CA cops say
The man, who got separated from family, did not have water, food or a cellphone, deputies said.
- ABC News
Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF denies mass grave claims
Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran on Friday, a senior U.S. official told ABC News. The strike followed Iran's April 13 attack, when Tehran sent a volley of more than 300 drones and missiles toward targets in Israel, according to Israeli military officials. Iran's weekend attack came more than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, after which the Israeli military began its bombardment of Gaza.
- Investor's Business Daily
Magnificent Seven Stocks: Nvidia Stock Rallies; Tesla Climbs Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
Magnificent Seven stocks, including AI leader Nvidia, are among the best stocks to watch in today's stock market.
- Investor's Business Daily
AI Chip Leader Arm Stock Plunges 31%, Is It A Buy Right Now?
AI chip stock Arm Holdings surged more than 152% past a recent buy point. Following that advance, is Arm stock a buy in today's stock market?
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NASCAR: Erik Jones out for Dover race after suffering spinal fracture in Talladega crash
Jones was evaluated and released from the infield care center after the crash.
- Associated Press
Someone fishing with a magnet dredged up new evidence in Georgia couple's killing, officials say
McRAE-HELENA, Ga. (AP) — Someone using a magnet to fish for metal objects in a Georgia creek pulled up a rifle as well as some lost belongings of a couple found slain in the same area more than nine years ago. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says driver's licenses, credit cards and other items dragged from Horse Creek in rural Telfair County are “new evidence” in a murder case that's still awaiting trial. A citizen who was magnet fishing in the creek on April 14 discovered a .22-caliber rifle, the GBI said in a news release Monday.
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Lakers, 76ers beware: Blaming NBA referees for Game 2 outcomes is a loser's mentality
The Lakers and 76ers had complaints about officiating following Game 2 losses, but there were plenty of other reasons both teams lost on Monday night.
- Kansas City Star
Here come the dupes. Taylor Swift’s KU gear from ‘Fortnight’ challenge fires up trend
The KU sweatshirt Swift wore was a one-of-a-kind garment from an eco-friendly Canadian company. Fans clamored for the crewneck sweatshirt.
- The Independent
Dogs die after ‘ingesting poison’ while on walk in quiet Devon village
The two spaniels were being walked by their owners at Fingle Bridge on Dartmoor, near Drewsteignton
- Investor's Business Daily
S&P 500 Earnings Growth Rests On These 5 Magnificent Seven Stocks
S&P 500: Positive Q1 earnings growth for the S&P 500 rests on these five Magnificent Seven stocks, including Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft, which report this week.
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FOREX-Yen tumbles as markets on alert for Japan action; dollar falls after data
The euro reached 165.71 yen, its highest since 2008, after data showed business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in nearly a year, primarily due to a recovery in services. Europe's common currency was last up 0.4% at 165.67 yen.
- The Telegraph
Victims of disgraced US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar in £111m civil settlement
More than 100 victims of a former United States Olympic team doctor have reached a $138.7 million (£111.4 million) civil settlement with the United States Department of Justice.
- People
“Bluey” Will Be Back! Everything We Know About Season 4 (So Far)
From how season 3 left off to what the producers have said about the future of the show, here’s what we know so far about ‘Bluey’ season 4
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Gains 250 Points Ahead Of Key Inflation Report; Tesla Faces A Reckoning From Investors
Major indexes rose on Tuesday as Tesla, Microsoft, Meta and Google parent Alphabet head into earnings. Friday's inflation report for March is on watch.