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The NBA has two words for Joel Embiid – pay up. The Philadelphia 76ers star was fined $35,000 on Tuesday for delivering a WWE-inspired crotch chop celebration during the team’s victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars announced the discipline. …

Maine, a state often admired for its serenity and scenic beauty, recently witnessed an unimaginable nightmare. Robert Card, an assault rifle-carrying gun instructor with documented mental troubles, gunned down 18 innocent people. The 40-year-old suspect was found dead two days later after an intense search by law enforcement. As families …

With narrow margins more commonly determining election victories, Latino voters in battleground states like Georgia stand to become a consequential voting bloc influencing contested races in the 2024 presidential election. A new survey commissioned by the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials, a nonprofit focused on civic engagement, is providing …

Serbia and Kosovo’s ambitions to join the European Union could be in serious jeopardy if the two historic rivals refuse to normalize relations. European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a stern warning on a visit to the region to promote the EU’s 6 billion Euros (approximately $6.3 …

The famously cheap pub chain could exit British high streets on mass in November as part of plans to shake up the business. Wetherspoons currently has 27 pubs up for sale – 17 of which are still available, while 10 are under offer. All are at risk of closing, some …

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most interesting teams of the 2023-24 NBA season, and their togetherness was on full display in their stunning win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Down three points with 10 seconds left in the game, Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama cleaned …

In 2023, the phrase “I’m tired” reached its highest frequency in Google searches — suggesting that people are battling fatigue more than ever before. Daylight Saving Time, which ends next week, could create even more sleep struggles. (Clocks are set back one hour on Nov. 5.) A new report from …

Actor Tyler Christopher, known for his roles on General Hospital and Days Of Our Lives, has died at the age of 50. His General Hospital co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday, writing: “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.” …

Transsion, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer whose brands include Tecno, Itel, and Infinix, has quietly grown to become the world’s fifth largest smartphone manufacturer, according to recent market reports from Canalys (via Android Central), IDC, and Omdia.  Despite being one of the few smartphone brands to grow in the third quarter …

A drone attack on a U.S. base in Syria was thwarted on Wednesday, according to a report. Two drones targeting Syria’s al-Tanf region were disabled or destroyed by the base defense system, an Iraqi government source told Reuters. The thwarted attack comes as U.S. and Coalition Forces at Combined Joint …