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What You See in the Dark by Rudy Gobert | The Players’ Tribune: This is the real Rudy Gobert: “I don’t think you’ll understand me unless you understand a bit of ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Tesla is taking Elon Musk's feud with Delaware to a new level : In a proxy statement, Tesla is asking shareholders to okay a move to Texas and re-approve Musk's ...
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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
Texas Republicans urge for full Senate impeachment trial: Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
A Texas appellate court upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary charges against Donald Trump ally Sidney Powell ...
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Caitlin Clark leaves Iowa her way, battling to the end with her head held high: Iowa won’t see the likes of Clark again, but oh, how it has had someone to take ...
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Chicago Sky select LSU women's hoops star Angel Reese with No. 7 pick in WNBA draft
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Iowa Will Retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 After Historic Collegiate Career: The Iowa women's basketball program announced on Wednesday that it will officially ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
- The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.
- Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.
- The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.
- Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
Texas Republicans divide over Ukraine aid: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, and members of the House Freedom Caucus have stalled Ukraine aid for months demanding ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
On the day UK introduced Mark Pope, it was Kentucky fans who made a statement
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
Caitlin Clark selected by Indiana Fever with No. 1 pick in 2024 WNBA Draft: In elementary school, she wrote down one of her future goals: to make the WNBA ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
U.S. Awards Samsung $6.4 Billion to Bolster Semiconductor Production: The federal grants will support Samsung’s new chip manufacturing hub in Taylor, Texas ...
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Caitlin Clark Crashes SNL to Shame Michael Che for Hating on Women’s Sports: The “Weekend Update” co-anchor got brutally roasted to his face by the NCAA ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Impresses on Saturday Night Live
- Caitlin Clark appears on 'Saturday Night Live,' thanking WNBA icons who paved the way
- Clark joined Michael Che to discuss the WNBA Draft, where the top pick was in New York City.
- She expressed gratitude to past players for their WNBA contributions and gifted Che a signed apron.
- Clark concluded by honoring predecessors who paved the way in the WNBA and presented Che with a signed apron as a token of appreciation.
Caitlin Clark Delivered for Women’s Basketball. Again: Clark turned in a dream stat line—41 points, 12 assists, 7 rebounds—in a dream rematch of last year’s ...
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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
- LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.
- The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.
- The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.
- The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
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South Carolina’s win over Iowa draws record 18.7 million viewers, most watched basketball game since 2019
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Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule: Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency ...
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Texas: Diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
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Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
Tesla worker laid off weeks after joining says he can't pay rent: A man told KVUE that he was hired to work at Tesla's Texas plant a few weeks ago ...
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Widespread 911 Outages Are Reported in Four States: Residents in parts of South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas and Nevada were unable to call the emergency number ...
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Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
- A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.
- In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.
- Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
Federal judge fines Texas child welfare agency $100K per day for foster care failures
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U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma
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Quick Glance: U.S. Basketball Writers Association Honors UConn's Geno Auriemma with Coaching Award Recognition
- The U.S. Basketball Writers Association revealed the decision to name their annual women's national coach of the year award after Geno Auriemma from UConn.
- Having just concluded his 39th season at the school, the 70-year-old coach led the Huskies to their 23rd Final Four.
- Successfully guiding UConn to 11 national championships and six flawless seasons, he has been a standout recipient of the USBA award.
- Auriemma's impressive record of 1,213-162 places him second on the all-time Division I wins list, trailing only three games behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.
Chiney Ogwumike: The New Generation Of Women's Basketball Has The Spotlight Like Never Before
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Lottery player does a double take after scratching NC ticket. ‘I just got so excited’
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US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...
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Mike Tyson is giving up marijuana while training for Jake Paul bout. Here's why.: Marijuana is on list of banned substances used by Texas department that ...
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Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers
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Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership
- South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.
- The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.
- The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.
- During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.
Anthony Longoria, of Atascosa, Texas, is lit by a fire while observing the peak totality of 2024 Solar Eclipse in Uvalde, Texas
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Anthony Longoria, of Atascosa, Texas, is lit by a fire while observing the peak totality of 2024 Solar Eclipse in Uvalde, Texas
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Politicians in MAGA world using social media to sell products: Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask how much you can save if you buy this product in the ...
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Biden admin announces $6.4B for Samsung to expand chip production in Texas: The massive Biden-led investment in chip production aims to reduce dependence on ...
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TX doctor found guilty of injecting drugs into IV bags, causing death, cardiac emergencies
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Caitlin Clark Poised to Land Eight-Figure Deal, Signature Shoe With Nike, per Report
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A Powerball player wins big in Texas. Where was the winning ticket sold?: A Powerball ticket sold in Texas matched five numbers to win $2 million ...
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Another popular beer, brewery brand files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Massive house has an underground gun range — and it’s in Texas, of course. See it
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LIVE: A telescopic view of the total solar eclipse in Texas by the Exploratorium museum
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Wait, Caitlin Clark Is Only Getting Paid $76,000?: College basketball’s leading scorer became the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on Monday night ...
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US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...
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Astros' Justin Verlander injury update: Second rehab start coming: The Astros' Justin Verlander has had the start of his season delayed by a shoulder issue that ...
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Dallas-Fort Worth resident wins $1 million on Powerball ticket, Texas Lottery says
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Chase Elliott triumphs at Texas, snaps 42-race winless streak in NASCAR Cup Series
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Caitlin Clark Had Such a Classy Gesture for Iowa Teammates At End of 'SNL' Appearance
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Developer unveils plans for 1,000-plus home community near Eagle Mountain Lake: Centurion American plans to construct the homes near Eagle Mountain Lake ...
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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break
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Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
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🔊 Could Japanese bullet trains be headed for Texas?
The long talked about project is on the agenda as Joe Biden meets Japan's Kishida ...
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HISD highest paid employees under Superintendent Mike Miles: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles was the district's highest-paid employee this year, earning a $380 ...
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A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried
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Houston ISD screening teachers to determine NES eligibility: Houston ISD teachers at 130 schools — or about half of the district’s campuses — will learn if they ...
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Hawkeye women’s basketball celebration planned for Wednesday at Carver: 6 p.m. event will honor 2024 historic NCAA finals run
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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman switched in lineup: Alex Bregman, who has had a slow start, was slotted to third and Kyle Tucker in the cleanup spot ...
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LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad: USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will ...
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South Carolina's Dawn Staley is AP coach of the year: Dawn Staley did a masterful job guiding a young South Carolina team back to the Final Four undefeated for ...
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Quick Glance: Dawn Staley: AP Coach of the Year
- Dawn Staley expertly guided South Carolina to the Final Four undefeated for the second consecutive season.
- Staley was honored as the AP Coach of the Year for the second time, joining an elite group of multiple award winners.
- She has transformed South Carolina's program into a powerhouse, advocating for gender equity and opportunities for women, and displaying strong support for her players.
Caitlin Clark Got the Coolest ’Ted Lasso’ Gift From Jason Sudeikis: The Iowa Hawkeyes star received a Ted Lasso-themed gift from actor Jason Sudeikis on Friday.
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It’s called Lazy River House, and it’s for sale in Texas. Yes — there is a lazy river
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Misunderstood dog finally gets chance at new life after three years in Texas shelter
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Misunderstood dog finally gets chance at new life after three years in Texas shelter
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Kentucky to hire Mark Pope: BYU coach, 1996 Wildcats player agrees to take over for John Calipari
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Mega Millions player just misses jackpot in Pennsylvania — but still wins big
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University of Texas confirms nearly 60 workers were laid off, most in former DEI positions
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17-year-old dies from gunshot after ‘friends’ run instead of helping him, Florida cops say
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New Biden campaign ad blames Trump for near-death of Texas woman who was denied abortion
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Latest Oil Prices, Market News and Analysis for April 10: Oil teetered near little changed, recovering from a two-day decline as traders weighed ...
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Iowa governor signs bill that would make it a crime for some undocumented migrants to be in the state
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WTI Oil Futures Hit $85 for First Time Since October as Market Tightens: US crude futures hit $85 a barrel in New York for the first time since October ...
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In the unending war between Calipari and Pitino, Ricky P. has won the latest battle
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Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After WNBA Draft: President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa ...
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What’s the future of the old Fort Worth Power and Light plant on Panther Island?
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How Texas teens lost the one program that allowed birth control without parental consent
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Young kids found abandoned in filthy apartment as mom goes on cruise, Texas cops say
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Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?
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Kentucky and John Calipari were stuck. Arkansas saved them from themselves.: John Calipari and Kentucky were about to give it one more go. Arkansas saved them ...
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
Take an exclusive inside look at Dickies’ new headquarters in downtown Fort Worth
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Samsung to get $6-7 billion in chip subsidy next week for Texas expansion, sources say
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Quick Glance: Samsung to Receive Generous Chip Subsidies for Texas Expansion
- The Biden administration plans to award Samsung between $6 billion and $7 billion to expand its chip output in Taylor, Texas.
- These subsidies will be used for the construction of four facilities in Taylor, including a $17 billion chipmaking plant, a factory, an advanced packaging facility, and a research and development center.
- The goal of the CHIPS Act is to reduce reliance on China and Taiwan, as the share of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the U.S. has fallen from 37% in 1990 to 12% in 2020.
- As part of the deal, Samsung plans to more than double its U.S. investments to over $44 billion without taking government loans. It was not expected for President Joe Biden to attend the event.
Raising Cane’s is coming to another Sacramento-area spot. Here’s where you’ll find it
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Orphaned sea otter pup paired with surrogate mom — a ‘milestone’ for endangered species
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Talk a walk along Main Street and see Fort Worth’s downtown art festivals
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'My life is measured in eclipses': A Texas woman has chased total eclipses across all seven continents and even the oceans between them ...
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