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Alpine is hoping for more progress in the Miami Grand Prix.
MIAMI — Alpine’s 2024 Formula 1 season has not gotten off to the ideal start.
But at the Chinese Grand Prix the team showed signs of life. Alpine brought an upgraded floor to Shanghai for Esteban Ocon’s A524, and both Ocon and Pierre Gasly advanced to Q2, the first time that both Alpine drivers moved out of Q1 this season.
Now here in Miami, the team is bringing that new floor to Gasly’s A524, and both drivers think they can take another step forward this weekend.
“Yeah, it delivered what we expected it will deliver. A step in the right direction,” said Gasly to the media, including SB Nation, on Thursday. “There is obviously still a lot to deliver to catch the pack ahead of us.
“We feel like it put us in a situation to race a little bit more where on the first four races, it just felt like we were on the back foot. So it gave us this extra chance to be in the battle, but obviously, we still need to find a lot of performance.”
For Ocon, who raced in China with the upgraded A524, he outlined how the car was better in terms of its weight — which was a problem for the team coming out of pre-season testing — and therefore delivered improved performance.
“I think it was clearly better with the weight. We clearly gained good performance. Obviously, it was a small step towards the right direction,” described Ocon. “That is very clear, but we know it’s not quite enough yet.
“We are able to fight with other cars a bit more closely, but we are still lacking a decent amount of performance in qualifying. And that’s still the place that we need to be to be working on and focusing on with the overall performance of the car. But, you know, slowly, it seems like we are able to fight harder with the other cars and to be closer with them, but we need to make more effort in the future.”
Gasly outlined how, while the team might have gotten off to a rocky start with the A524, what matters now is how much they can learn about the car each week, and how quickly they can turn things around. And while lap times might not always show it at the moment, progress is being made at Alpine.
“It does happen that some years you get it right, and some years you just get it wrong,” said Gasly. “And I think the most important thing is how we are able to react from it.
“So I’m aware that it does take some time, [we] can’t expect like a massive change in a very short space of time, but I feel like we’ve got enough data now to really spot what’s working and what’s not,” added Gasly. “And at the end of the day, I’m aware it’s going to take time, but it’s important we do react and not stay with what we got at the minute, which is not competitive enough because the last time is easy to measure.
“I do think the team is improving in many different areas.”
Gasly will get his first lap times in the upgraded A524 on Friday, during qualifying for the F1 Sprint Race at the Miami Grand Prix.
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Stocks closed higher on Thursday ahead of Apple earnings and the April jobs report. Economists predict 240,000 job gains for April, a slowdown from 303,000 in March. Bank of America's Savita Subramanian said the stock market has more room to run even without a rate cut.
US indexes closed higher on Thursday ahead of Apple's earnings and a key labor report set to be published Friday morning.
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Last week's NFL Draft was a bit light on Big Ten talent; the conference finished third behind the SEC (59) and Pac-12 (43) with 42 selections throughout the weekend. This, of course, takes into account last season's conference construction where USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington -- schools joining the Big Ten in 2024 -- were still Pac-12 members.
Perhaps more glaring was the lack of Big Ten players selected in the first round. Only Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michigan's J.J. McCarthy were selected within the top-10 picks, while only four Big Ten players were picked on Thursday overall (Penn State's Olu Fashanu at 11 and Chop Robinson at 21).
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Matt Wallace during the first round of the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images
A disappointed Matt Wallace watched The Masters from home, but he learned from those in contention and has applied that at the Byron Nelson.
Like so many golf fans around the world, Matt Wallace sat at home and watched The 2024 Masters Tournament unfold from his couch.
He did not receive an invite to Augusta National this year, thanks to his five missed cuts so far this season. His best finish came at the Valspar Championship, where he tied for 17th.
Instead of pouting about his poor play, Wallace decided to hone in on Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Åberg, Max Homa, and Collin Morikawa—the four players in contention on Sunday—to see how they approached each shot. Wallace wanted to learn from them.
“They’re so focused on their shot and not worrying about the outcome or what’s out there,” Wallace said of these players after the first round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
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Matt Wallace and Cameron Champ shake hands after the first round of the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
“That’s what I’m trying to do now. But taking care of my business and my swing is the most important part, and I’m able to do that at the moment because I’m in a good place.”
Wallace certainly took care of business on Thursday at TPC Craig Ranch, carding eight birdies and zero bogies to shoot a solid 8-under 64.
He leads Taylor Pendrith, Alex Noren, and Chesson Hadley by a stroke after round one.
“It was great. Really solid day. Got off to a great start. Three birdies to start any tournament is nice,” Wallace said of his opening round.
“The wind started to pick up at the end, but the course is in amazing condition considering the rain we had and the delay this morning. Ball in hand is really important, so I drove it nice for the most part. A few times, I was in the semi-rough with a bit of mud on the ball, which can cause a little bit of doubt. Top up on those, really focus on hitting my tee shots well for the next few days, and we’ll be in good shape.”
One could say that Wallace drove it like Åberg, the Ryder Cup star who has impressed everyone in the game of golf over the past 12 months. The young Swedish phenom drives the golf ball better than most, which has impressed Wallace. But so, too, has his approach to every shot.
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Ludvig Åberg at the 2024 RBC Heritage.
“I look at Ludvig, the way he plays his game for someone who is so young. The new breed that’s come out on Tour, so fast and so good anyway,” Wallace added.
“I feel like he’s so focused on his own shot and looks down here rather than out here at the target. His dispersion pattern is so tight because he’s hitting it so well, and his swing is in good shape that his dispersion patterns come together and become tighter. I’ve seen that over the last two or three weeks when I’ve been practicing, and last week as well, on tough holes and tough shots. Just really focusing on the ball rather than out there as much.”
That strategy paid off for Wallace on Thursday; now we must wait and see if it holds up for 54 more holes.
If it does, perhaps Wallace will win his second career PGA Tour event and earn a trip to Augusta in 2025. That would mark an incredible full-circle moment for the Englishman.
Jack Milko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Be sure to check out @_PlayingThrough for more golf coverage. You can follow him on Twitter @jack_milko as well.
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Starz is the exclusive home to a vast library of content to keep you hooked, from Outlander to BMF. Signing up for the service is now more affordable than ever, with Starz offering new and returning subscribers their first month for only $5 or six months for $20.
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USATSI As expected, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not pick up quarterback Justin Fields' fifth-year option, which is priced at $25 million. This means Fields will be entering the final year of his contract, but he could still remain in Pittsburgh past this season if the team extends his contract.
Fields was traded to the Steelers this offseason, coming from the Chicago Bears, after rumors that his former team was ready to move on from the 2021 No. 11 overall pick. The Steelers added Fields in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick.
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The 2024 Miami Grand Prix will take place on Sunday at Miami International Autodrome. The race begins at 4 p.m. ET and Max Verstappen will be looking to make it three wins in three years at what has become one of the most luxurious stops on the Formula 1 schedule. Verstappen has won four of the five races held this season and has opened a 25-point lead over Red Bull Racing teammate Sergio Perez in the F1 standings.
Verstappen is dominating in a way that has never been seen before in Formula 1 and he's the -600 (risk $600 to win $100) favorite in the 2024 Miami Grand Prix odds. Perez is second in this week's F1 odds at +1200, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and McLaren's Lando Norris are priced at +1800. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz rounds out the top five choices at +2200. Before analyzing the 2024 Miami Grand Prix starting grid and making any Formula 1 picks, be sure to check out the latest 2024 Miami GP predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven projection model.
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WWE is taking Backlash to Lyon, France this Saturday. The card currently features only five matches, but four of those matches are championship bouts, with the other featuring some of the biggest stars in WWE.
In the main event, Cody Rhodes will make the first televised defense of the undisputed WWE championship he won from Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. Standing across from Rhodes will be multi-time former champion AJ Styles. Rhodes and Styles have traveled many of the same roads throughout their careers but have never faced each other in singles or tag competition.
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USATSI USC offensive line transfer Jason Zandamela committed to Florida Thursday afternoon, 247Sports reports. The No. 7 overall prospect and the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in 247Sports' Transfer Rankings, Zandamela was the top prospect left on the market and the highest-ranked player to enter the portal during the spring window.
All this, and he has yet to play a snap at the collegiate level. That's a boon for the Gators, as Zandamela retains all four years of his eligibility after an abbreviated stay with the Trojans.
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Robert Kraft says top schools' leadership and faculty have "failed" students as protests continue.The Patriots owner and megadonor to Columbia University pulled his support for the Ivy last week.Protests over the Israel-Gaza war have ripped through campuses across the US. Robert Kraft isn't holding back.
The billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, who was a major donor to Columbia University, took out full-page ads on Thursday blasting elite universities.
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Donald Trump was a regular at the Met Gala beginning in the 1980s.Melania Trump wore looks from designers who would go on to dress her as first lady.Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner attended the event up until 2016.
Before he became president of the United States, New York real-estate magnate Donald Trump was a regular attendee of the Met Gala.
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Phil Mickelson speaks on the phone at LIV Golf Adelaide. Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
Phil Mickelson talked about social media and YouTube’s rise to prominence, all while criticizing the PGA Tour.
Ever since Phil Mickelson helped bring prominence to LIV Golf, he has simultaneously criticized the PGA Tour.
He famously said to Alan Shipnuck in February 2022, after referring to the Saudi Arabian Kingdom as “scary motherf***ers,” that his move to LIV was “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape how the PGA Tour operates.”
Mickelson added, "[The PGA Tour has] been able to get by with manipulative, coercive, strong-arm tactics because we, the players, had no recourse.”
These sentiments about the PGA Tour continued during a Thursday press conference in Singapore, where a reporter asked Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau about their viral golf videos and social media posts.
“Bryson has a beat and understanding on social media that I’m late to the party on, [and] I don’t fully understand it, but I’ve been spending time with him, and I’ve been starting to understand it more and more,” Mickelson said.
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Phil Mickelson gives a thumbs-up to the crowd at LIV Golf Adelaide.
“I think that’s why we’re so excited here at LIV; a lot of these opportunities were not an option for us before LIV. We didn’t have an opportunity for elevated events. We didn’t have an opportunity for equity. We didn’t have an opportunity to do our own social media. That was all controlled and shot down.”
Mickelson alluded to the PGA Tour having all the leverage while noting the changes the tour has made since LIV Golf’s inception. Since then, the PGA Tour has established Signature Events, a Player Impact Program (PIP) that awards top players top dollars for their social media presence, and an equity share program, which would not have been possible without the Strategic Sports Group’s (SSG) investment.
But the six-time major winner also said these opportunities have been available to LIV golfers since the onset.
“Every event is an elevated event. We have equity, and we have the ability to do these social media posts and try to transcend the game of golf to different generations. All of these things were not possible before LIV came along,” Mickelson said.
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Phil Mickelson at the 2024 Masters.
“We’re very appreciative that we have that opportunity, and [DeChambeau’s vision is what I’m trying to better understand because, at 53, I don’t fully grasp this generation and so forth and the opportunities that social media provides. As I better understand it, I try to take advantage of it a little bit or do some of it.”
Mickelson has had plenty of viral moments on social media over the past year, including a hilarious story he told about practicing at Augusta National. But on the flip side, he has also exchanged barbs with Trevor Immelman, thrown shade at Rory McIlroy, and traded blows with golf fans over the PGA Tour-LIV Golf divide.
Still, Mickelson, along with DeChambeau, believe that their social media prowess—and their freedom to produce content at their discretion—have allowed them to help grow the game among diverse groups of people around the world.
“We’ve talked about growing the game out here at LIV, and we’re doing that globally, but we want to continue to enhance it. I think what LIV has provided us the ability to do, not only from a team level, the HyFlyers, and the Crushers, what we’re able to do as a team commercially and social media-wise over the course of time,” DeChambeau said.
“But for us to be able to showcase our unique abilities in different ways allows us to not only showcase our personalities but also the great level of play we have. [We also show] the skill set that we have that can hopefully inspire a lot more people to play the game of golf.”
Jack Milko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Be sure to check out @_PlayingThrough for more golf coverage. You can follow him on Twitter @jack_milko as well.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One year ago in the desert, the Big 12 and Pac-12 commissioners darted from room to room at their annual spring meetings, weaving and bobbing among inquisitive reporters (and each other) at a posh resort as rumors of expansion and the health of their leagues dominated the chatter in their halls.
The venue at the Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch this week was the same, but times have changed. The Pac-12 is no more, and the Big 12 is still breathing, the last fighter standing following a vicious battle that hit its high point last summer when the rival commissioners threatened to poach each other's conferences. Fittingly, perhaps, the posh resort was undergoing massive renovations this week as the Big 12 conducted its annual meetings without the Pac-12 sharing the same building. As backhoes moved dirt at a nearby courtyard, and the sounds of banging hammers and whirring saws filled the makeshift hotel lobby, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark was downright giddy about his conference's future as he exited a three-day marathon of meetings.
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Forever Young will try to break the winless drought of UAE Derby horses in the 2024 Kentucky Derby and make it a perfect 6-for-6 in his career. Of the 19 UAE Derby winners who have been among the Kentucky Derby horses, none have even hit the board. Forever Young, hailing from Japan, looks like the most serious competition from a non-U.S. horse in recent years and should be closely eyed on Saturday at Churchill Downs after drawing the No. 10 gate. Despite his success, having earned more than $2 million to date, Forever Young will compete against at least two elite 2024 Kentucky Derby horses, Fierceness (5-2) and Sierra Leone (3-1), the top two favorites in the 2024 Kentucky Derby odds. Forever Young has 10-1 Kentucky Derby odds to win.
With a reliable 2024 Kentucky Derby cheat sheet and Kentucky Derby primer, you can parse past performances, connections, recent history and speed figures quickly to make the most informed 2024 Kentucky Derby bets possible. Before making any 2024 Kentucky Derby picks for the annual Run for the Roses, you need to see our 2024 Kentucky Derby cheat sheet and past performance featuring analysis from renowned horse racing handicapper Jody Demling.
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It's easy to identify a photo from the early days of Instagram and Snapchat. Grainy, greenish sunset photos and dog-eared selfies littered social media during the mid-2010s. Augmented-reality filters went viral for their ability to shrink noses and brighten complexions. They weren't fooling anyone, but they weren't supposed to.
Fast-forward nearly a decade, and filters have significantly stepped up their game. Unlike the flower-crown filters of old, which superimposed a mesh face on your on-screen selfie using facial-tracking technology, the latest filters digest the image's pixels to spit out an entirely new face. Today's online world is awash with images of poreless skin, perfectly arched brows, and plump lips, but it's not always clear who's getting a digital facelift and who has had a real one. The faces that hold social currency on social media — with fox-lift brows and buccal fat removed — are increasingly bleeding into real life.
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Getty Images Patrick Mahomes feels good about the Chiefs' odds at becoming the first team in history to win three straight Super Bowls. Kansas City's star quarterback has all but guaranteed that the Chiefs will be hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy again at the end of the 2024 season.
"Next year in New Orleans, we're gonna do it again," Mahomes said on the "Impaulsive with Logan Paul" podcast. "I'm putting it on the table. We're gonna do it again. I'm telling you now."
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Welcome to Wrexham is back, and the team has officially been promoted to the EFL, so the new season promises lots of new challenges. We'll show you everything you need to know about tuning in for Season 3, including where to watch Welcome to Wrexham live and on-demand.
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It was an intense night of European soccer as the first legs of the UEFA Europa League semifinals took place on Thursday. Bayer Leverkusen managed to win once again, 2-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico against AS Roma, while Atalanta drew 1-1 away against Olympique Marseille at the Velodrome in France. In seven days the teams will meet again for the second legs that will determine the 2023-24 finalists. Let's see what happened on Thursday: Bayer Leverkusen 2, AS Roma 0
Bayer Leverkusen remain unbeatable, at least for now, and likely secured their spot in the final in Dublin thanks to the goals scored by Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich. Roma tried to resist at least in the first part of the match as Romelu Lukaku also hit the crossbar, but then the difference between the two sides became apparent. Rick Karsdorp's mistake led to the opening goal of the match scored by Wirtz which drastically changed the game. It's difficult to see how Bayer can lose the chance to qualify for the final in the second leg.
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Nicole Brown Simpson's family is collaborating with Lifetime to create a new docuseries.The series aims to provide Brown Simpson's own narrative in one of history's most notorious crimes.Her family has been dedicated to addressing domestic violence issues.
The family of the late Nicole Brown Simpson is determined to rewrite the narrative and finally tell her story — and they're getting help from Lifetime with a new docuseries detailing her life and murder.
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Getty A minor league baseball team based in Colonial Heights, Va. will become the first team to ever play a "cosmic baseball" game, as they will play a game on June 1 under a special artificial lighting system with UV-reactive equipment. The Tri-City Chili Peppers' game will utilize black lights that will interact with the UV-reactive equipment -- including uniforms, bats, caps and balls -- to create a glow-in-the-dark effect for both the Chili Peppers and their opponent.
The "cosmic baseball" concept is made possible thanks in part to the team's uniform vendor 3n2, hat producer Bretmor Headwear and equipment manufacturers Tucci and Wilson Sports Goods. Lighting company Sonaray was tasked with creating black lights powerful enough to play under in order to make the concept viable.
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LONDON -- Ange Postecoglu might think otherwise but there is surely no one else who could convincingly contend that Tottenham do not have a problem when it comes to defending dead balls. Two conceded to Arsenal on Sunday, another two, one of the most basic variety, given up to Chelsea on Thursday night. No points taken. Champions League qualification dependent on the whims of Aston Villa's domestic form.
Postecoglu has his sights set on a bigger reset of Tottenham's culture. At a macro level, it is hard not to contend that whatever he is doing is working, even amid the first murmurings of dissatisfaction from the Spurs fanbase. A team that no one expected to be in the mix for a top-four finish might at least end the season concluding that they took their pursuit into May, much longer than their conquerors at Stamford Bridge.
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I know I'll need passive income to support myself if I want to retire early. I asked financial planners who work with millionaires which passive income streams are most lucrative. They said I should look into rental properties and strategic business investments for cash flow.
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Donald Trump dismissed the notion that he should debate RFK Jr.The former president said Kennedy "not a serious candidate."Trump claimed to know little about Kennedy, despite stepping up his attacks on the long-shot rival.
Donald Trump on Thursday scoffed at the notion that he would debate long shot presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. even as the former president's allies show more concern about Kennedy's campaign.
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Apple is boasting about its "services" revenue in Q2. It didn't boast about iPhone sales, which declined.Which is why Apple has been telling Wall Street that "services" are an important growth category for some time.The problem: Apple's two primary growth drivers for services are at risk from antitrust suits and rules.
Apple had a great second quarter, Apple says: The company hit an "all-time revenue record in Services," the company reports.
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Whether on the Missouri side or the Kansas side of the state line, there's no doubt that Kansas City is enjoying a golden age as a sports town. Not far removed from the MLB's Royals winning a World Series in 2015, the Kansas City Chiefs have become the NFL's newest dynasty, claiming that right with a victory in Super Bowl LVIII this past February and becoming the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls in 20 years. It is, indeed, a great time to be in this town -- and the rise of the area's racetrack certainly sweetens the deal.
The NASCAR Cup Series makes its first trip of the season to Kansas Speedway for the AdventHealth 400, going to what has become one of its most popular stops in the midwest since its opening in 2001. With multiple grooves and a worn surface to go with its high speeds, Kansas puts a premium on driver skill and adaptability right along with horsepower and aerodynamics, making for action-packed races that have provided great highlight reel fodder and some of the most exciting 1.5-mile racing in NASCAR.
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The Milwaukee Bucks kept their season alive with a 115-92 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, and now the cavalry may be on the way. Damian Lillard, who had missed the past two games with an Achilles injury, will be back in action for Game 6 at Indiana, according to multiple reports.
Two hours before Thursday's tip, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo were both considered game-time decisions. "Giannis is more doubtful than Damian, but both had great workouts today," Rivers said.
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USATSI With the 2024 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, it's time for the newest members of the NFL family to get paid. All 257 draft picks and their agents now turn their attention to their respective front offices and prepare to sign their first NFL contracts.
Thanks to the CBA, rookie contracts are more tied to the player's slotted draft position, and there isn't too much to be negotiated. But, there are still talks that need to take place before pen is put to paper. Former Clemson cornerback and newest Raven Nate Wiggins was the first first-rounder to sign his rookie deal. Below, we will break down the details of every first-round pick's rookie deal once they are reported.
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Divas, rejoice — Hacks is finally back. Due to a few delays, it's been almost two years since viewers last saw Deborah and Ava, but the wait is finally over. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Hacks, including when to expect new episodes and how to catch up on old ones.
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Busy Philipps was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 39.Philipps sought out a diagnosis after she went to get her daughter evaluated.We are seeing a rise in late ADHD diagnosis among women as we learn more about women's unique symptoms.
As a doctor went through the ADHD symptom checklist, Busy Philipps, then 39, found herself relating to every point.
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USATSI A Pennsylvania man is looking for his emotional support alligator, better known as Wally, after the pet went missing during a vacation in Georgia. Wally went viral last year when he was denied entry into a Philadelphia Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park.
According to a report from NBC News, Joie Henney lost his beloved Wally while in Brunswick, Ga. during an April vacation. Henney said he believes that Wally was stolen from his outdoor enclosure on April 21.
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Roger Wonson reached his milestone 100th birthday in April 2024.The retired engineer celebrated by giving a performance on the drums.He said a love of music extends your life and shared other longevity tips with Business Insider.
When Roger Wonson celebrated his 100th birthday with friends at his care facility, he provided the entertainment.
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Years ago, I dreaded using press-on nails because they were cheap, flimsy, and often popped off after washing my hands or opening a soda. Thankfully, there's been so much innovation in the industry due to increasing demand for salon-quality manicures at home. The best press-on nails of today are leagues above the best press-on nails of even 5 years ago.
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Cats have particular litter box preferences, and so do their guardians. Finding a box that satisfies both simultaneously takes some careful consideration. The best cat litter boxes come in a range of designs, from the simplest pans to the most technologically advanced self-cleaning boxes.
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The power grid is too old and simple for the growth of extreme weather, EVs, and renewable energy.Chattanooga's utility built a $280 million smart grid, creating $2.7 billion in economic value. This article is part of "Transforming Business: Infrastructure," a series exploring the advancements reshaping US infrastructure.
It pays to be smart and Chattanooga, Tennessee, has put a whole new meaning to the phrase. The city is home to one of the nation's most advanced power grids.
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Top Gear recently tested the Tesla Cybertruck's camping accessories.There's a software update for sensors that will hopefully prevent smashed fingers, as well as a sleek new cooler.The "Cybertent," which is integrated into the truck bed, sells for about $3,000.
The Top Gear crew took the Cybertruck camping and got an early look at some upcoming features, as well as a glimpse at a new, stainless steel place for owners of the electric pickup to store their ice-cold drinks.
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In "The Idea of You," Anne Hathaway plays a woman in a publicized relationship with a twentysomething pop star.Hathaway's character mirrors her personal experience with public backlash and online bullying.Hathaway told Entertainment Weekly, she came up with a memorable line in the movie that addresses "Hathahate."
In the new movie "The Idea of You," Anne Hathaway plays a 40-year-old woman who falls for a pop star almost twenty years younger than her and eventually has to deal with the public backlash after their relationship goes public.
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The best cheap cell phone plans offer all of the following criteria without compromise — dependable coverage, fast service speeds, and as much data as you need at affordable prices. Usually, affordable plans come from mobile virtual network operators (or MVNOs) and standalone budget-friendly carriers, and choosing the plan for you will come down to your budget and priorities.
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Despite being "really solid" (to use Mike Tomlin's words) during his first three seasons in Pittsburgh, Najee Harris is set to be a free agent after the 2024 season after the Steelers declined to pick up his fifth-year option.
Pittsburgh hasn't ruled out trying to sign Harris after the 2024 season, but it wants to first see how he does in new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's offense, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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We tested the best meat delivery services, from wagyu beef purveyors to sustainable markets. Our top picks include Snake River Farms, ButcherBox, and more.
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The Met Gala red carpet is known for its extravagant fashion.The event's theme reflects the yearly exhibition from the Costume Institute.The Met Gala theme is incorporated into the invitations and dictates what celebrity guests will wear. The Met Gala red carpet is unlike any other.
While musicians, athletes, billionaires, and other notable stars mingle on the Metropolitan Museum steps, viewers are treated to a spectacle of extravagant, show-stopping fashion.
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Getty Images The Yankees lost to the Orioles, 7-2, Thursday afternoon in Baltimore, meaning the Orioles took three of four in the series. In light of some recent issues, Yankees manager Aaron Boone was asked about the lineup construction, namely Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, after the game.
Soto has hit second every single game this season and is slashing .331/.441/.589 while Judge has been in the three-hole every single game and is hitting .197/.331/.393. I suppose the theory behind swapping them is to have Soto protecting Judge and possibly getting him better pitches to hit. Also, sometimes people feel like "shaking things up" could help.
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A Washington Post investigation revealed US forces mistakenly killed a civilian in a drone strike.The strike, conducted in Syria in 2023, was intended to hit an al-Qaeda operative.Central Command maintains the strike complied with the law of armed conflict.
A Washington Post investigation revealed Thursday that US forces killed a shepherd in a drone strike after mistaking him for a top al-Qaeda official.
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Getty Images The NFL offseason is flying by, while the 2024 NFL season is quickly approaching. Some teams have even already taken the practice field for voluntary offseason workouts. One such team is the Atlanta Falcons, who have a new quarterback in Kirk Cousins.
Atlanta signed the former Viking to a four-year, $180 million contract this offseason, which was the most lucrative free-agency deal given to any player regardless of position. While Cousins does turn 36-years-old soon and is coming off a torn Achilles suffered October 29, he is viewed as the quarterback that can take the Falcons to the playoffs.
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404 Media has been reporting on the proliferation of AI spam images like "Shrimp Jesus" for a few months now.The culmination is a kind of "zombie internet" – fake people posting fake stuff. So why isn't Facebook putting a stop to it? Here's my take.
404 Media has been pulling the thread of the great mystery of "What the heck is going on with all this AI image spam on Facebook?" Over the last few months, they've reported on various versions of AI people doing chainsaw carvings, children showing off bicycles made of vegetables, old people blowing out birthday cakes, dying or mutilated children, and my personal favorite: Shrimp Jesus.
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The best mattresses aren't always the most affordable ones, so finding them on sale is always a nice bonus. Luckily, mattress retailers, big and small, often discount their products to make buying easier. To help you find mattress sales throughout the year, we've gathered the best discounts on favorites from our best mattress guide, including picks from Casper, Saatva, and Leesa.
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Looking for a twin-size mattress to furnish your dorm or kid's room? You have many great options to choose from, some of which are even on sale, making them even more attractive.
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Israel has never been impressed with the US-made Patriot air defense system.In 1991, it failed to intercept nearly all of the Iraqi Scud missiles fired at Israeli cities.Israel may not need the Patriots, but Ukraine is pleading for more.
Israel has never been satisfied with its version of the Patriot air defense system that Ukraine views as essential to its survival.
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The NHL unveiled the three finalists for the 2024 Masterton Trophy on Thursday. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen, Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram, and Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington are all up for the award after displaying tremendous resilience in the last year.
The Masterton Trophy is given to the player "who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey." All three of this year's candidates have those qualities in spades.
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Getty Images U.S women's national team and NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Kelley O'Hara will retire at the end of her 2024 NWSL season. The two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist made the announcement on her YouTube show on Thursday.
The 35-year-old fullback played in her first FIFA Women's World Cup with the USWNT in 2011 and went on to compete with the senior team through 2023. She featured in four World Cups and three Olympic games during her international career. She won two World Cups (2015, 2019) and scored the game-winner during the 2015 World Cup semifinal. During USA's 2012 Olympic gold medal run she played every minute with the squad.
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Alex Sarr C France • 7'1" / 217 lbs Projected Team Detroit PROSPECT RNK 1st POSITION RNK 1st This is a class without an obvious No. 1 but Sarr is a mobile 7-footer with an elastic build and clear defensive versatility and upside. The biggest questions are with regard to his offense and the extent to which it develops will ultimately dictate his upside. I don't love the fit, alongside a bad shooting Detroit team already littered with young bigs, but if the Pistons go for best available, Sarr is the early favorite.
Nikola Topic PG Serbia • 6'6" / 201 lbs Projected Team Washington PROSPECT RNK 3rd POSITION RNK 2nd The Wizards won 15 games this season and may not have more than two or three players on their active roster who are part of their long-term plans. Topic could give them a big point guard with size, feel, and instincts to develop with the benefit of having ample minutes to play through the growing pains in the coming years.
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