The 2025 NBA play-in tournament kicks off on Tuesday with two crucial matchups. The Orlando Magic host the Atlanta Hawks, followed by the Golden State Warriors taking on the Memphis Grizzlies. In the first game, the Magic (-5.5, 219.5) and Hawks split their four-game season series, but Orlando’s Paolo Banchero is expected to have a … Read more
A group of rowdy teenagers was thrown out of a cinema in Kent during a screening of A Minecraft Movie, sparking concerns about the impact of social media trends on cinema experiences. The film, starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, was marred by disruptions caused by a popular TikTok trend. Viewers were throwing popcorn, food, … Read more
US President Donald Trump is escalating his trade war with sector-specific tariffs, moving beyond “reciprocal” tariffs to target specific domestic industries. The move will involve continued application of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, allowing for tariffs to protect or bolster domestic industries deemed a national security threat. Investigations into copper, lumber, … Read more
An Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing a medic and wounding nine other people. The strike occurred at the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in the Muwasi area, where hundreds of thousands have sought shelter in sprawling tent camps. The wounded patients were medics and patients … Read more
Former President Barack Obama has criticized the Trump administration’s freeze on $2 billion in federal funding for Harvard University, calling it “unlawful and ham-handed”. The decision was made after Harvard refused to make changes to its hiring, admissions, and teaching practices that the administration said were key to fighting antisemitism on campus. Obama, a Harvard … Read more
A Salem County (NJ) court has denied motions to dismiss several charges against Sean M. Higgins, a man accused of killing two hockey players, Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau. The brothers were struck by Higgins’ Jeep while they were bicycling home from their sister’s wedding on August 29. Higgins faces multiple charges, including two counts … Read more
The families of NHL players Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau are reeling after a judge ruled that their deaths were not contributable to their own drinking habits, despite the brothers having blood alcohol levels above the legal limit. Superior Court Judge Michael Silvanio dismissed arguments suggesting the cyclists’ intoxication contributed to their fatal crash with … Read more
Larian Studios’ latest patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 has introduced a new spell that promises to revolutionize melee combat, and it’s not what you’d expect. Meet Booming Blade, a cantrip that deals Thunder damage to enemies when they move, making it an attractive option for Fighter players. Booming Blade is a level-1 cantrip that slaps … Read more
Starbucks is introducing a simplified dress code in all stores starting May 12, focusing on the iconic green apron to create a sense of familiarity across North America. The new policy aims to deliver a consistent coffeehouse experience, while also providing clearer guidance for partners. The updated dress code features a more defined color palette, … Read more
The NHL playoff picture is taking shape, and teams are vying for a spot in the postseason. The Columbus Blue Jackets need two regulation wins to secure their spot in the second wild card race, while the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will clinch a playoff berth if they receive at least one point … Read more